AEMETIS, INC - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2013
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Commission File Number: 00-51354
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AEMETIS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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26-1407544
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.)
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20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 700
Cupertino, CA 95014
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)
(408) 213-0940
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 þ No o
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 filed). Yes þ No o
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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock on October 31, 2013 was 197,934,863 shares.
AEMETIS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2013
INDEX
PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements. | 4 |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. | 24 |
Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
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33 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. | 33 |
PART II--OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. | 35 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors. | 35 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. | 35 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. | 36 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. | 36 |
Item 5. | Other Information. | 36 |
Item 6. | Exhibits. | 37 |
Signatures | 38 |
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD—LOOKING STATEMENTS
On one or more occasions, we may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below, under “Part II — Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere, and in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), specifically our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.
Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer specifically to Aemetis, Inc., who also was formerly known as AE Biofuels, Inc.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1- Financial Statements.
AEMETIS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
September 30,
2013
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December 31,
2012
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Assets
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(Unaudited)
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ | 1,113,434 | $ | 290,603 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $201,890, for both 2013 and 2012
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1,944,068 | 1,360,606 | ||||||
Inventories
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4,896,448 | 4,555,780 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses
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448,458 | 264,243 | ||||||
Other current assets
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329,744 | 374,217 | ||||||
Total current assets
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8,732,152 | 6,845,449 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net
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79,417,433 | 83,893,472 | ||||||
Goodwill
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967,994 | 967,994 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $164,095 and none, as of 2013 and 2012, respectively
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1,635,905 | 1,800,000 | ||||||
Other assets
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2,632,389 | 3,365,244 | ||||||
Total assets
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$ | 93,385,873 | $ | 96,872,159 | ||||
Liabilities and stockholders' equity/(deficit)
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$ | 11,461,062 | $ | 15,070,106 | ||||
Current portion of long term secured notes, net of discounts
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3,600,000 | 26,278,535 | ||||||
Current portion of subordinated notes, net of discounts
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2,201,165 | 329,013 | ||||||
Secured notes, net of discounts
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5,588,431 | 5,756,752 | ||||||
Working capital loans and short-term notes
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2,002,277 | 2,159,291 | ||||||
Mandatorily redeemable Series B convertible preferred stock
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2,513,849 | 2,437,649 | ||||||
Other current liabilities
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6,721,157 | 5,803,857 | ||||||
Total current liabilities
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34,087,941 | 57,835,203 | ||||||
Long term debt:
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Secured notes, net of discounts
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67,516,329 | 25,954,536 | ||||||
Related party line of credit
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- | 1,540,074 | ||||||
Subordinated notes, net of discounts
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2,780,753 | 3,009,101 | ||||||
Seller note payable
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4,654,482 | 4,011,430 | ||||||
EB-5 notes payable
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1,029,301 | 1,006,863 | ||||||
Total long term debt
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75,980,865 | 35,522,004 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity/(deficit):
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Series B convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 7,235,565 authorized; 3,021,060 and 3,097,725 shares issued and outstanding, respectively (aggregate liquidation preference of $9,063,180 and $9,293,175, respectively)
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3,021 | 3,098 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 400,000,000 authorized; 196,824,704 and 180,281,094 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
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196,825 | 180,281 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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83,613,956 | 75,457,760 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
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(97,503,538 | ) | (69,808,294 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
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(2,993,197 | ) | (2,317,893 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity/(deficit)
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(16,682,933 | ) | 3,514,952 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity/(deficit)
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$ | 93,385,873 | $ | 96,872,159 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AEMETIS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended
September 30,
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For the nine months ended
September 30,
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2013
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2012
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2013
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2012
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Revenues
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$ | 56,687,910 | $ | 53,408,202 | $ | 123,460,633 | $ | 141,883,844 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold
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53,652,334 | 55,670,850 | 116,427,076 | 148,425,944 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit/(loss)
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3,035,576 | (2,262,648 | ) | 7,033,557 | (6,542,100 | ) | ||||||||||
Research and development expenses
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115,099 | 142,498 | 467,680 | 483,819 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses
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3,878,786 | 2,551,415 | 12,077,876 | 6,926,751 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss
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(958,309 | ) | (4,956,561 | ) | (5,511,999 | ) | (13,952,670 | ) | ||||||||
Other income/(expense)
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Interest expense | ||||||||||||||||
Interest rate expense | (2,912,537 | ) | (1,441,708 | ) | (8,351,789 | ) | (6,687,929 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization expense | (2,039,834 | ) | (1,935,088 | ) | (10,529,684 | ) | (5,958,831 | ) | ||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | (2,520,866 | ) | (11,385,468 | ) | (3,708,537 | ) | (11,385,468 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 7,974 | 348 | 9,746 | 2,536 | ||||||||||||
Gain on bargain purchase | - | 40,332,333 | - | 40,332,333 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | 107,759 | - | 281,693 | 236,830 | ||||||||||||
Other income/(expense) | 27,032 | 54,219 | 120,926 | (27,139 | ) | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes
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(8,288,781 | ) | 20,668,075 | (27,689,644 | ) | 2,559,662 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense
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- | - | (5,600 | ) | (4,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income/(loss)
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(8,288,781 | ) | 20,668,075 | (27,695,244 | ) | 2,555,662 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
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Foreign currency translation adjustment
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(274,988 | ) | 336,285 | (675,304 | ) | 109,308 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income/(loss)
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$ | (8,563,769 | ) | $ | 21,004,360 | $ | (28,370,548 | ) | $ | 2,664,970 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) per common share
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Basic
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$ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.12 | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | 0.02 | ||||||
Diluted
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(0.04 | ) | 0.12 | (0.15 | ) | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding
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Basic
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193,901,845 | 168,583,985 | 188,633,748 | 144,405,805 | ||||||||||||
Diluted
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193,901,845 | 176,559,067 | 188,633,748 | 147,065,379 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AEMETIS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the nine months ended
September 30,
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2013
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2012
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Operating activities:
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Net income/ (loss)
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$ | (27,695,244 | ) | $ | 2,555,662 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash used in
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Operating activities:
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Share-based compensation
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1,584,864 | 485,323 | ||||||
Depreciation
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3,471,282 | 1,976,031 | ||||||
Inventory provision
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- | 150,271 | ||||||
Amortization expense
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10,529,684 | 5,958,831 | ||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability
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(197,128 | ) | - | |||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt
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3,708,537 | 11,385,468 | ||||||
Gain on sale or disposal of assets
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(281,693 | ) | (188,208 | ) | ||||
Gain on acquisition bargain purchase
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- | (40,332,333 | ) | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities:
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Accounts receivable
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(704,442 | ) | 2,607,319 | |||||
Inventory
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(674,574 | ) | (167,115 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses
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148,647 | 179,584 | ||||||
Other current assets and other assets
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(332,288 | ) | 189,619 | |||||
Accounts payable
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(3,230,690 | ) | 2,164,091 | |||||
Accrued interest expense and fees, net of payments
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8,493,926 | 941,767 | ||||||
Other liabilities
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(906,709 | ) | (384,941 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities
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(6,085,828 | ) | (12,478,631 | ) | ||||
Investing activities:
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Capital expenditures
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(428,833 | ) | (1,289,881 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of assets
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1,174,575 | 1,121,830 | ||||||
Acquisition of Cilion
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- | (16,500,000 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
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745,742 | (16,668,051 | ) | |||||
Financing activities:
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Proceeds from borrowings under secured debt facilities
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4,800,000 | 35,447,865 | ||||||
Repayments of borrowings under secured debt facilities
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- | (8,962,259 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from borrowings under unsecured and subdebt term notes and working capital lines of credit
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4,029,594 | 5,625,275 | ||||||
Repayments of borrowings under unsecured and subdebt notes and working capital facility
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(3,616,063 | ) | (3,216,448 | ) | ||||
Issuance of Common stock through Equity offering and Warrant exercises
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1,082,735 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
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6,296,266 | 28,894,433 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
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(133,349 | ) | 80,450 | |||||
Net cash and cash equivalents increase (decrease) for period
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822,831 | (171,799 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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290,603 | 249,466 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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$ | 1,113,434 | $ | 77,667 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information, cash paid:
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Interest payments
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$ | 2,067,920 | $ | 2,090,096 | ||||
Interest payments to related party
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- | 155,612 | ||||||
Income tax expense
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5,600 | 3,200 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information, non-cash transactions:
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Issuance of warrants to subordinated debt holders
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1,127,120 | - | ||||||
Payments of principal, fees and interest by issuance of stock
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3,210,604 | 14,542,162 | ||||||
Issuance of shares to related party for repayment of line of credit
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821,946 | - | ||||||
Issuance of warrants to non-employees to secure procurement and working capital agreement
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335,617 | - | ||||||
Other asset transferred to related party
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170,000 | - | ||||||
Warrant liability transferred to equity upon exercise
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1,006,648 | - | ||||||
Issuance of shares for acquisition
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- | 15,600,000 | ||||||
Beneficial conversion discount on related party debt
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- | 289,658 | ||||||
Seller note payable at fair value
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- | 3,583,714 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Activities and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Activities. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aemetis, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, “Aemetis” or the “Company”):
● | Aemetis Americas, Inc., a Nevada corporation and its subsidiary AE Biofuels, Inc., a Delaware corporation; | |
● | Biofuels Marketing, Inc., a Delaware corporation; | |
● | Aemetis International, Inc., a Nevada corporation and its subsidiary International Biofuels, Ltd., a Mauritius corporation and its subsidiary Universal Biofuels Private, Ltd., an India company; | |
● | Aemetis Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation; | |
● | Aemetis Biochemicals, Inc., a Nevada corporation; | |
● | Aemetis Biofuels, Inc., a Delaware corporation and its subsidiary Energy Enzymes, Inc., a Delaware corporation; | |
● | AE Advanced Fuels, Inc., a Delaware corporation and its subsidiaries Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc., a Delaware corporation and Aemetis Facility Keyes, Inc., a Delaware corporation; and, | |
● | Aemetis Advanced Fuels, Inc., a Nevada corporation. |
Aemetis, Inc. is an advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of innovative technologies that replace traditional petroleum-based products by the conversion of first generation ethanol and biodiesel plants into advanced bio refineries. We own and operate a manufacturing and refining facility in Kakinada, India where we manufacture and produce fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel), crude and refined glycerin and refined palm oil and a plant in Keyes, California where we manufacture and produce ethanol, wet distillers’ grain (WDG) and corn oil. In addition, we are continuing to research the viability of commercializing our microbial technology, which would enable us to produce renewable industrial biofuels and biochemicals and our integrated starch-cellulose technology, which would enable us to produce ethanol from non-food feedstock.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation. The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of Aemetis, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2013, the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are unaudited. The consolidated condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2012 was derived from the 2012 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The consolidated condensed financial statements in this report should be read in conjunction with the 2012 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated statements as of December 31, 2012 and reflect all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of its statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for any subsequent quarter, for the full fiscal year or any future periods.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, the Company’s consolidated financial statements will be affected.
Revenue recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured. The Company records revenues based upon the gross amounts billed to its customers. Revenue from nonmonetary transactions is recognized at the fair value of goods received.
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold include those costs directly associated with the production of revenues, such as raw material, factory overhead and other direct production costs. During periods of idle plant capacity, costs otherwise charged to cost of goods sold are reclassified to selling, general and administrative expense.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Shipping and Handling Costs. Shipping and handling costs are classified as a component of cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Reclassifications. Certain prior quarter amounts were reclassified to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net loss or accumulated deficit.
Research and Development. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred, unless they have alternative future uses to the Company.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions domestically and abroad. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures domestic cash accounts. The Company’s accounts at these institutions may at times exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Accounts Receivable. The Company sells ethanol, wet distiller grains, corn syrup and corn oil through third-party marketing arrangements generally without requiring collateral. The Company sells biodiesel, glycerin and processed natural oils to a variety of customers and may require advanced payment based on the size and creditworthiness of the customer. Accounts receivables consist of product sales made to large creditworthy customers. Trade accounts receivable are presented at original invoice amount, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for balances that appear to have specific collection issues. The collection process is based on the age of the invoice and requires attempted contacts with the customer at specified intervals. If, after a specified number of days, the Company has been unsuccessful in its collection efforts, a bad debt allowance is recorded for the balance in question. Delinquent accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts once a lack of collectability has been determined. The factors considered in reaching this determination are the apparent financial condition of the customer and the Company’s success in contacting and negotiating with the customer. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, using the first-in and first-out (FIFO) method, or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation after assets are placed in service and are comprised primarily of buildings, furniture, machinery, equipment, land, and plants in North America and India. It is the Company policy to depreciate capital assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of intellectual property in the form of patents pending, in-process research and development and goodwill. Once the patents pending or in-process R&D have secured a definite life in the form of a patent or product, they will be carried at cost less accumulated amortization over their estimated useful life. Amortization commences upon the commercial application or generation of revenue and is amortized over the shorter of the economic life or patent protection period.
Company intangible assets such as goodwill have indefinite lives and as a result need to be evaluated at least annually, or more frequently, if impairment indicators arise. In the Company’s review, we determine the fair value of the reporting unit using market indicators and discounted cash flow modeling. The Company compares the fair value to the net book value of the reporting unit. An impairment loss is recognized when the fair value is less than the related net book value, and an impairment expense is recorded in the amount of the difference. Forecasts of future cash flows are judgments based on the Company’s experience and knowledge of the Company’s operations and the industries in which the Company operates. These forecasts could be significantly affected by future changes in market conditions, the economic environment, including inflation, and the purchasing decisions of the Company’s customers. No indicators arose during the September 2013 quarter warranting reevaluation.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the dilution of common stock equivalents such as options, convertible preferred stock, debt and warrants to the extent the impact is dilutive. As the Company incurred net losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the diluted net loss per share computations as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The following table shows the number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculation as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012:
September 30,
2013
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September 30,
2012
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Series B preferred
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3,021,060 | – | ||||||
Series B warrants
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– | 3,008 | ||||||
Common stock options and warrants
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15,308,058 | 1,776,067 | ||||||
Convertible interest & fees on related party note
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– | 1,029,973 | ||||||
Convertible promissory note
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184,703 | – | ||||||
Total number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the basic and diluted net loss per share calculation
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18,513,821 | 2,809,048 | ||||||
Comprehensive Income. ASC 220 Comprehensive Income requires that an enterprise report, by major components and as a single total, the change in its net assets from non-owner sources. The Company’s other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income consists solely of cumulative currency translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the financial statements of its foreign subsidiaries. The investment in this subsidiary is considered indefinitely invested overseas, and as a result, deferred income taxes are not recorded related to the currency translation adjustments.
Foreign Currency Translation/Transactions. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date; with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are recorded in other income.
Operating Segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Aemetis recognizes three reportable geographic segments: “India”, “North America” and “Other.”
● | The “India” operating segment encompasses the Company’s 50 MGY nameplate capacity biodiesel plant in Kakinada, India, the administrative offices in Hyderabad, India, and the holding companies in Nevada and Mauritius. | |
● | The “North America” operating segment includes the Company’s 55 MGY nameplate capacity ethanol plant in Keyes, California and the research facilities in College Park, Maryland. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, other current liabilities, mandatorily redeemable Series B preferred stock, warrant liability and debt. The fair value of current financial instruments was estimated to approximate carrying value due to the short term nature of these instruments. The carrying amount of debt obligations, including discount issuance costs, held by our senior lender, subordinated debt and by seller note payable, at September 30, 2013 amounted to an aggregate of approximately $80,063,000 in outstanding obligations. The debts were determined to have an estimated fair value of $79,573,000 based on interest rates for comparable debt. The Company’s debt was valued using inputs from independent consultants evaluating external market inputs and internal financings to determine appropriate discount rates to determine fair value. It was not practicable to determine the fair market value of the Company’s remaining debt obligations due to the lack of availability of comparable credit facilities and the related party nature of the financial arrangements. The warrant liability fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation pricing model at the end of each reporting period.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Share-Based Compensation. The Company recognizes share based compensation in accordance with ASC 718 Stock Compensation requiring the Company to recognize expense related to the estimate fair value of the Company’s share-based compensation awards at the time the awards are granted adjusted to reflect only those shares that are expected to vest. To estimate the discount for lack of marketability on restricted stock issued, the Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation pricing model, which assists in deriving the implied price of put options using the put-call parity principle. The price of the put option divided by the market price quoted on the OTC markets exchange implies the discount for lack of marketability in valuing issued shares to consultants, debt holders, employees or affiliated investors.
Warrant liability: The Company adopted guidance related to distinguishing liabilities from equity for certain warrants which contain a conditional obligation to repurchase feature. The Company estimates the fair value of future liability on warrants using the Black-Scholes pricing model. Assumptions within the pricing model include: 1) the risk-free interest rate, which comes from the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods within the contractual life of the warrant 2) the expected life of the warrants is assumed to be the contractual life of the warrants, and, 3) the volatility is estimated based on an average of the historical volatilities.
The Company computes the fair value of the warrant liability at each reporting period and the change in the fair value is recorded through earnings. The key component in the value of the warrant liability is the Company's stock price, which is subject to significant fluctuation and is not under the Company's control. The resulting effect on the Company's net loss is therefore subject to significant fluctuation and will continue to be so until the warrants are exercised, amended or expired. Assuming all other fair value inputs remain constant, the Company will record non-cash expense when the stock price increases and non-cash income when the stock price decreases.
Long - Lived Assets. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets with finite lives in accordance with ASC Subtopic 360-10-35 Property Plant and Equipment –Subsequent Measurements, which requires recognition of impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, based on estimated undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and its estimated fair value.
Commitments and Contingencies. The Company records and/or discloses commitments and contingencies in accordance with ASC 450 Contingencies. ASC 450 applies to an existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as to possible loss that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur.
Business Combinations. The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting to account for business combinations. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the fair values at the date of exchange of the assets given, liabilities incurred, and equity instruments issued. Identifiable assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the cost of the acquisition over our interest in the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If our interest in the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination exceeds the cost of the acquisition, a gain is recognized in earnings on the acquisition date. The Company will adjust the preliminary purchase price allocation, as necessary, after the acquisition closing date through the end of the measurement period (up to one year) as the valuations for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are finalized.
Convertible Instruments. The Company evaluates the impacts of convertible instruments based on the underlying conversion features. Convertible instruments are evaluated for treatment as derivatives that could be bifurcated and recorded separately. Any beneficial conversion feature is recorded based on the intrinsic value difference at the commitment date.
Debt Modification Accounting. The Company evaluates amendments to its debt in accordance with ASC 540-50 Debt – Modification and Extinguishments for modification and extinguishment accounting. This evaluation includes comparing the net present value of cash flows of the new debt to the old debt to determine if changes greater than 10 percent occurred. In instances where the net present value of future cash flows changes more than 10 percent, the Company applies extinguishment accounting and determines the fair value of its debt based on factors available to the Company. See Note 5 for discussion on debt extinguished during the current period.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following:
September 30,
2013
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December 31,
2012
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Raw materials
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$ | 1,100,405 | $ | 2,077,779 | ||||
Work-in-progress
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1,691,275 | 1,672,957 | ||||||
Finished goods
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2,104,768 | 805,044 | ||||||
Total inventory
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$ | 4,896,448 | $ | 4,555,780 |
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company recognized a lower of cost or market reserve of $35,070 and $104,894, respectively, related to inventory.
3. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
September 30,
2013
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December 31,
2012
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Land
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$ | 2,757,375 | $ | 2,837,780 | ||||
Plant and buildings
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81,893,252 | 83,004,928 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures
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375,546 | 376,333 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment
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2,556,803 | 2,615,140 | ||||||
Construction in progress
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29,263 | 82,627 | ||||||
Total gross property, plant & equipment
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87,612,239 | 88,916,808 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation
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(8,194,806 | ) | (5,023,336 | ) | ||||
Total net property, plant & equipment
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$ | 79,417,433 | $ | 83,893,472 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $1,152,860 and $1,211,565, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $3,471,282 and $1,976, 031, respectively.
Management is required to evaluate these long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Management determined there was no need to impair the long-lived assets as of September 30, 2013.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
4. Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible assets and goodwill consist of $1,005,905 in patents, $630,000 in in-process research and development and $967,994 in goodwill. Following ASC 350-20-35 guidance, goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles are tested annually in December for impairment at the Aemetis Technologies, Inc. reporting unit level. During the December 2012 testing period no impairment resulted from the analysis. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized amortization expense of $20,054 and $164,095 related to patents.
Future patent and in-process research and development amortization for the next five years and beyond consists of the following:
For the twelve months ending September 30,
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Amortization
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2014
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$ | 80,222 | ||
2015
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104,045 | |||
2016
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111,986 | |||
2017
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111,986 | |||
2018
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111,986 | |||
Thereafter
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1,115,680 | |||
Total
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$ | 1,635,905 | ||
5. Notes Payable
Debt consists of the notes from our senior lender, Third Eye Capital, acting as Agent for the Purchasers (Third Eye Capital), other working capital lenders and subordinated lenders as follows:
September 30,
2013
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December 31,
2012
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Third Eye Capital term note
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$ | 7,135,860 | $ | 6,679,466 | ||||
Third Eye Capital revolving credit facility
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37,632,434 | 23,378,535 | ||||||
Third Eye Capital revenue participation term note
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9,186,371 | 7,406,224 | ||||||
Third Eye Capital acquisition term note
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17,161,664 | 14,768,846 | ||||||
Cilion shareholder Seller note payable
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4,654,482 | 4,011,430 | ||||||
State Bank of India secured term loan
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5,588,431 | 5,756,752 | ||||||
Revolving line of credit (related party)
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- | 1,540,074 | ||||||
Subordinated notes
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4,981,918 | 3,338,114 | ||||||
EB-5 long term promissory notes
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1,029,301 | 1,006,863 | ||||||
Unsecured working capital loans and short-term notes
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2,002,277 | 2,159,291 | ||||||
Total debt
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89,372,738 | 70,045,595 | ||||||
Less current portion of debt
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13,391,873 | 34,523,591 | ||||||
Total long term debt
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$ | 75,980,865 | $ | 35,522,004 | ||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Third Eye Capital. On July 6, 2012, Aemetis, Inc. and Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc., entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement with Third Eye Capital. Third Eye Capital extended credit in the form of (i) senior secured revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of $18,000,000 (“Revolving Credit Facility”); (ii) senior secured term loans in the principal amount of $10,000,000 to convert the Revenue Participation agreement to a Note(“Revenue Participation Term Notes”); and (iii) senior secured term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $15,000,000 (“Acquisition Term Notes”) used to fund the cash portion of the acquisition of Cilion, Inc. After this financing transaction, Third Eye Capital obtained enough equity ownership in the Company to be considered a related party.
On October 18, 2012, Third Eye Capital agreed to (i) extend the maturity date of the Term Notes to July 6, 2014; (ii) to increase the amount of the Revolving Loan Facility by $6,000,000, to a total of $24,000,000; (iii) modify the redemption waterfall so that any payments would be applied first to the increase in the Revolving notes; (iv) grant waivers to the Borrowers’ obligation to pay or comply, and any event of default which has occurred or may occur as a result of such failures of the Borrowers to pay or comply with certain financial covenants and principal payments, including financial covenants for the quarter ended September 30 and December 31, 2012; and (v) agree to defer interest payments until the earlier of certain events described in the Limited Waiver or February 1, 2013. As consideration for Amendment No. 1, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee in the amount of $4,000,000; and (ii) cash in the amount of $28,377 for certain unreimbursed costs. The $6,000,000 increase in the Revolving Credit Facility may not be drawn upon due to the additional credit being set aside for fee payments. An immediate $1,000,000 draw from the Revolving Credit Facility paid the first installment of the $4,000,000 waiver fee with the remaining payments due on January 1, 2013, April 1, 2013 and July 1, 2013. Payment of the fees for Amendment No. 1 may be capitalized into the outstanding balance on the Revolving Credit Facility.
On February 27, 2013, Third Eye Capital provided financing in the amount of $3,100,000 for which the Company agreed and entered into Amendment No. 2 to: (i) provide a Notional Paydown by pledging addition collateral on the Revolving Portion of the Revolving Notes in the amount of $3,100,000, such Notional Paydown was replaced in the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 3 with an increase in the Revolver Note and the collateral substitution of a pledge of 6,231,159 shares of stock held by McAfee Capital LLC (ii) grant waivers to the Borrowers’ obligation to pay or comply, including financial and production covenants for the quarter ended March 31 and June 30, 2013; (iii) extend the date of the next interest payment until the earlier of certain events described in the Limited Waiver or May 1, 2013, and (iv) allow the Borrowers to pay the Partial Amendment Fee of $1,000,000 required by Amendment No 1 and due January 1, 2013 as 1,481,481 shares of the Company’s common stock. As consideration for the amendment, the Company agreed to: (i) pay a waiver fee comprised of $1,500,000 and (ii) issue 750,000 common shares of the Company with a fair value of $414,712 at time of issuance. In addition, the interest rate on all outstanding indebtedness with Third Eye Capital increased 5% until certain conditions are met.
On April 15, 2013, Third Eye Capital provided waivers for which the Company agreed and entered into Amendment No. 3 for the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to obtain an NASDAQ listing by April 1, 2013; (ii) obligation to cause the Chairman to enter into certain agreements; and (iii) obligation to deliver an auditor opinion as of and for the period ended December 31, 2012 without a going concern qualification. In addition, Third Eye Capital agreed to (i) extend the completion date of the conversion of the Keyes Plant to accommodate an 80:20 corn-to-milo ratio to May 31, 2013, (ii) amend the redemption provision to require 50% of the net proceeds of any equity offering in excess of $1,500,000 to repay Amendment No.2 advance and 100% of the net proceeds of any equity offering in excess of $7,000,000 to repay Amendment No. 3, and (iii) increase the balance of the Revolving Credit Facility by an amount equal to the February 2013 advance of $3,100,000 and the waiver fee of $1,500,000. As consideration for Amendment No. 3, the Company agreed to: (i) pay a waiver fee of $500,000 (which is added to the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Notes, and (ii) require McAfee Capital, LLC to pledge and deliver an additional 6,231,159 Common Shares of the Company to Third Eye Capital. The $3,100,000 advance provided by Amendment No. 2, together with all accumulated interest, shall be repaid in full no later than September 30, 2013 and 5% increase in interest from Amendment No. 2 was waived as the Company met certain conditions.
On April 19, 2013, Third Eye Capital provided additional borrowings of $2,000,000 with the same terms as the existing Revolving Credit Facility. As consideration for the Amendment No. 4 financing, the Company agreed to (i) pay Third Eye Capital a placement fee of $300,000 which shall be added to the promissory note and (ii) issue Third Eye Capital 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. Eric A. McAfee, the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, further agreed to secure all loans by Third Eye Capital with a blanket lien on substantially all of his personal assets.
On July 26, 2013 with an effective date of June 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 5 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to achieve the Milo Conversion by May 31, 2013; (ii) obligation to make principal-reduction payments on weekly and quarter-end basis for the months of May 2013 and June 2013, and all such future payments; (iii) failure to pay accrued interest of $1,369,630 since April 1, 2013; (iv) requirement to maintain trailing free cash flow covenants for fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2013, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 and (v) obligation not to exceed the amount of its debts in a given proportion of the value its Keyes Plant. In addition, Third Eye Capital agreed to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to July 6, 2014. As well, the Company agreed to (i) make daily interest payments equal to 20% of daily cash deposits from its operations (ii) remit cash deposits from EB-5 Program subscriptions to be applied as principal-reduction payments (ii) use net proceeds of any equity offering of the capital stock to make principal reduction payments (iii) pay accrued interests by issuing additional notes (iv) maintain minimum quarterly production of ethanol at the Keyes Plant of 10 million gallons per fiscal quarter; and (v) modify the waterfall payment schedule to provide priority repayment of the advances (principal and interests) provided by Third Eye Capital in February 2013 and April 2013. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $750,000 in shares of common stock; (ii) an amendment fee of $3,000,000 payable in the form of additional notes; (iii) an extension fee of $2,200,000 with $1,500,000 to be added to the principal balance of the revolving credit facility on July 6, 2013, $400,000 of the fee payable in cash or stock on August 22, 2013 and $300,000 of the fee payable in cash or stock on September 30, 2013.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The terms of Amendment No. 5 were evaluated in accordance with ASC 470-50 Debt – Modification and Extinguishment and it was determined the loans were extinguished subsequent to period end. Accordingly, a loss on debt extinguishment of $2,520,866 was recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2013 reflecting the timing of the signing of the definitive agreements.
On October 28, 2013 with an effective date of September 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 6 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to provide an independent EBITDA and Crush Margin calculation within 30 days, which has been replaced with a covenant to bear the expense and cooperate with consulting firm representing Third Eye Capital for quality of earnings review and assessment and study of procurement strategies and practices; and (ii) sale of certain equipment, which has been replaced with a covenant to remit all future payments received on the equipment to Third Eye Capital within two business days of receipt. Additionally, Third Eye Capital agreed to give the right to extend the maturity date of the notes to six months from July 6, 2014 upon certain written notice and payment of an additional extension fee equal to 3% of the outstanding balance. Additionally, Third Eye Capital waived the Free Cash Flow requirement for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and required an issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock in the event the Company is unable to obtain a national market listing by December 31, 2013. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $500,000 to be added to the principal balance of the revolving credit facility and 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. As a result of the Company’s ability to extend the maturity of the notes under Amendment No. 6, the note balances have been classified as noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying September 30, 2013 balance sheet.
Details about each Third Eye Capital financing facility follows:
A.
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Third Eye Capital Term Notes. As of September 30, 2013 Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes had $7,135,860 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized fair value discounts of $393,328. The note matures on July 6, 2014. Interest on the term notes accrues at 14%. The notes contain various covenants, including but not limited to, minimum free cash flow and production requirements and restrictions on capital expenditures. On July 26, 2013 and October 28, 2013, the Company received waivers for certain covenants by Amendment No. 5 and Amendment No. 6. Additionally, Amendment No. 5 waived the requirement for minimum monthly base payments, interest payments and mandatory tiered redemption payments in favor of a daily cash flow sweep equal to 20% of cash deposits from operating activities.
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B.
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Third Eye Capital Revolving Credit Facility. On July 6, 2012 Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes entered into a Revolving Credit Facility with a commitment of $18,000,000. Through various amendments discussed above, the amount of the Revolving Loan Facility was increased to approximately $39,000,000. Interest on the credit facility accrues at the prime rate plus 13.75% (17% as of September 30, 2013) payable monthly in arrears. The Revolving Credit Facility matures on July 6, 2014. As of September 30, 2013 Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes had $37,632,434 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,159,741, on the credit facility with available credit set aside to pay Third Eye Capital.
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C.
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Third Eye Capital Revenue Participation Term Notes. The Revenue Participation Note bears interest at 5% per annum and matures on July 6, 2014. As of September 30, 2013 Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes had $9,186,371 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized discounts of $1,196,523.
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D.
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Third Eye Capital Acquisition Term Notes. The Acquisition Term Note accrues interest at prime rate plus 10.75% (14% per annum as of September 30, 2013) and matures on July 6, 2014. As of September 30, 2013 Aemetis Facility Keyes had $17,161,664 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized discounts of $862,042.
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The Third Eye Capital notes are secured by first-lien deeds of trust on all real and personal property, and assignment of proceeds from all government grants and guarantees from Aemetis, Inc. The Term Note, Acquisition Term Note, Revenue Participation Term Note and Revolving Credit Facility contain cross-collateral and cross-default provisions. McAfee Capital, solely owned by Eric McAfee, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, provided a guaranty of payment and performance secured by Company shares owned by the Guarantor. In addition, Eric McAfee provided a blank lien on substantially all of his personal assets, and a guarantee in the amount of $8,000,000 from McAfee Capital.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Cilion shareholder Seller note payable. The Company’s merger with Cilion on July 6, 2012 provided $5,000,000 in notes payable to Cilion shareholders as merger compensation subordinated to the senior secured Third Eye Capital notes. The liability bears interest at 3% per annum and is due and payable after the Third Eye Capital Notes and Revolving Credit Facilities have been paid in full. As of September 30, 2013, Aemetis Facility Keyes had $4,654,482 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized debt discount of $530,860.
State Bank of India secured term loan. On July 17, 2008, Universal Biofuels Private Limited (“UBPL”), the Company’s India operating subsidiary, entered into a six year secured term loan with the State Bank of India in the amount of approximately $6,000,000. The term loan matures in March 2014 and is secured by UBPL’s assets, consisting of the biodiesel plant and land in Kakinada.
In July 2008 the Company drew approximately $4,600,000 against the secured term loan. The loan principal amount is repayable in 20 quarterly installments of approximately $270,000, using exchange rates corresponding to the date of payment, with the first installment due in June 2009 and the last installment payment due in March 2014. As of September 30, 2013, the 12% interest rate under this facility is subject to adjustment every two years, based on 0.25% above the Reserve Bank of India advance rate.
The principal payments scheduled for June 2009 through September 2013 were not made. The term loan provides for liquidating damages at a rate of 2% per annum for the period of default.
On October 7, 2009, UBPL received a demand notice from the State Bank of India. The notice informs UBPL that an event of default has occurred for failure to make an installment payment on the loan due in June 2009 and demands repayment of the entire outstanding indebtedness of 19.60 Crores (approximately $3,600,000) together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable fees and expenses by October 10, 2009. As of September 30, 2013, UBPL was in default on interest and principal repayments, and all covenants, including asset coverage and debt service coverage ratios. Additional provisions of default include the bank having the unqualified right to disclose or publish the Company’s name and its director’s names as defaulter in any medium or media. At the bank’s option, it may also demand payment of the balance of the loan, since the principal payments have been in default since June 2009. As a result, the Company has classified the entire loan amount as current. State Bank of India has filed a legal case before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Hyderabad, for recovery of approximately $5,000,000 against the company and also impleaded Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) to expedite the process of registration of the factory land for which counter reply is yet to be filed by APIIC. In the case that the Company is unable to prevail with its legal case, DRT may pass a decree for recovery of due amount, which will impact operations of the Company, including the action to seize company property for recovery of debt due. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the State Bank of India loan had $3,128,154 and $3,573,027, respectively, in principal outstanding and accrued interest plus default interest of $2,460,277 and $2,188,691, and unamortized issuance discount of $0 and $4,966, respectively.
Revolving line of credit (related party). The Company has a subordinated Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (“RLOC”) with Laird Cagan and other related party investors for up to $5,000,000 of principal borrowings. The Revolving Line of Credit carried an interest rate of 10% per annum. On April 18, 2013, the Company issued 1,826,547 shares of common stock and transferred an existing deposit held by Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. in the amount of $170,000, as payment for $991,946 of interest and fees outstanding under the Credit Agreement and issued new term notes to two non-related parties in the amount of $560,612 for payment of the remaining principal, interest and fees.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Mr. Cagan’s investment group received no cash principal or interest payments. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012, Mr. Cagan’s investment group received $0 and $93,163, respectively, in cash interest payments. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the RLOC had a principal, interest and fees balance of $0 and $1,540,074, respectively. As of the publication of this report, no amounts remained available for future draw on the RLOC.
Subordinated Notes. On January 6 and January 9, 2012, Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. entered into $3,000,000 in Note and Warrant Purchase Agreements with 5% annual interest rate with two accredited investors. An additional $600,000 and $800,000 in Notes were added to one of the existing accredited investor’s balance in May and December 2012, respectively. This same accredited investor received payments of $600,000 in principal and $3,288 in interest in July 2012. The Notes included 5-year warrants exercisable for 1,733,333 shares of Aemetis common stock. Interest is due at maturity. The Promissory Notes are guaranteed by Aemetis and are due and payable upon the earlier of (i) December 31, 2013; (ii) completion of an equity financing by AAFK or Aemetis in an amount of not less than $25,000,000; (iii) the completion of an Initial Public Offering by AAFK or Aemetis; or (iv) after the occurrence of an Event of Default, including failure to pay interest or principal when due and breaches of note covenants. Neither AAFK nor Aemetis may make any principal payments under the Subordinated Notes until all loans made by Third Eye Capital to AAFK are paid in full, except for a few exceptions where subordinated note investors will receive funds from EB-5 investments or sale of equipment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
On January 10, 2013 the subordinated note investors agreed to Amendment No. 1 to the 5% subordinated $3,000,000 promissory notes originally dated January 6 and January 9, 2012, which allowed for i) extending the maturity date to July 1, 2014, ii) increasing the interest rate to 10% per annum, iii) paying a 10% fee on the outstanding principal and interest as of December 31, 2012 and adding the 10% fee to the principal amount of the note, and, iv) receiving 1,000,000 warrants exercisable at a price of $0.001 per share. The amendment of January 10, 2013 and the refinancing of December 21, 2012 were evaluated in accordance with ASC 470-50 Debt – Modification and Extinguishment and it was determined the loans were extinguished during the period and accordingly a loss on debt extinguishment of $956,480 was recorded.
On January 14, 2013, Laird Cagan, a related party, loaned $106,201 through a Promissory note maturing on April 30, 2013 with a 5 percent annualized interest rate and the right to exercise 53,101 warrants exercisable at $0.001 per share.
On January 24, 2013 an additional $300,000 in Promissory Notes were issued to an existing subordinated note investor with 150,000 warrants at $0.001 per share and 5 percent annual interest rate due April 30, 2013 (later extended to December 31, 2013 on May 23, 2013) with conditions for repayment of (i) the completion of an equity or debt private placement by the Company or Aemetis in an amount of not less than $25,000,000; (ii) the completion of an Initial Public Offering by the Company; and, (iii) the Company shall repay principal amount under the Note upon receipt of proceeds from the EB-5 investor program and from proceeds from California Energy Commission grants.
On May 23, 2013 Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes refinanced three existing subordinated promissory notes from the same accredited investor, which included: (i) the $500,000 December 28, 2012 5% Note; (ii) the $100,000 January 19, 2013 5% Note; and (iii) the $300,000 January 24, 2013 5% Note with a new annual interest rate of 10% and a new maturity date December 31, 2013. A 10 percent cash extension fee was paid by adding the fee to the balance of the new Note and 300,000 in common stock warrants were granted with a term of five years and an exercise price of $0.001 per share. We evaluated these May 23, 2013 amendments and the refinancing terms of the three Notes and determined in accordance with ASC 470-50 Debt – Modification and Extinguishment that the loans were extinguished and as a result a loss on debt extinguishment of $231,191 was recorded.
At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owed, in aggregate, subordinated notes in the amount of $4,395,964 and $3,338,114 in principal and interest outstanding, net of unamortized issuance and fair value discounts of $380,323 and $612,365, respectively.
EB-5 long-term promissory notes. EB-5 is a US government program authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act designed to foster employment-based visa preference for immigrant investors to encourage the flow of capital into the U.S. economy and to promote employment of U.S. workers.
On March 4, 2011, and amended January 19, 2012, and July 24, 2012, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Advanced BioEnergy, LP, a California limited Partnership authorized as a Regional Center to receive EB-5 investments, for the issuance of up to 72 subordinated convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 3%, each note in the principal amount of $500,000 due and payable four years from the date of the note for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $36,000,000. The notes are convertible after three years at a conversion price of $3.00 per share.
Advanced BioEnergy, LP arranges investments with foreign investors, who each make investments in the Keyes plant project in investment increments of $500,000. The Company sold notes in the amount of $1,000,000 to the first two investors during the fourth quarter of 2012. As of September 30, 2013 $29,301 in accrued interest remained outstanding on the notes. The availability of the remaining $35,000,000 will be determined by the ability of Advanced BioEnergy, LP to attract additional qualified investors.
Unsecured working capital loans. In November 2008, the Company entered into an operating agreement with Secunderabad Oils Limited (“Secunderabad”). Under this agreement Secunderabad agreed to provide the Company with working capital, on an as needed basis, to fund the purchase of feedstock and other raw materials for its Kakinada biodiesel facility. Working capital advances bear interest at the actual bank borrowing rate of Secunderabad of fifteen percent (15%). In return, the Company agreed to pay Secunderabad an amount equal to 30% of the plant’s monthly net operating profit. In the event that the Company’s biodiesel facility operates at a loss, Secunderabad owes the Company 30% of the losses. The agreement can be terminated by either party at any time without penalty.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company made principal payments to Secunderabad of approximately $703,000 and $3,415,000, respectively, under the agreement and interest payments of approximately $16,000 and $175,000, respectively, for working capital funding. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the Company had $1,525,000 and $1,710,000 outstanding under this agreement, respectively, and included as current short-term borrowings on the balance sheet.
Short-term notes. Aemetis Technologies, formerly Zymetis, Inc., carries certain debt obligations associated with a series of grants issued by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development to Zymetis prior to the merger. These grants were converted to promissory notes with interest upon the achievement of certain objectives.
Scheduled debt repayments for loan obligations follow:
For the twelve months ending September 30,
|
Debt Repayments
|
|||
2014
|
$ | 13,459,087 | ||
2015*
|
77,221,825 | |||
2016
|
3,000,000 | |||
2017
|
1,214,643 | |||
Total debt
|
94,895,555 | |||
Discounts
|
(5,522,817 | ) | ||
Total debt, net of discounts
|
$ | 89,372,738 |
*Due to the Company’s ability to extend the maturity of the Third Eye Capital notes by six months from the scheduled maturity of July 2014, the amounts are reflected above as a 2015 maturity.
The Company, through its subsidiaries, has non-cancelable operating leases for office space in Cupertino and India. Future minimum operating lease payments as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:
For the twelve months ended September 30
|
Future Rent Payments
|
|||
2014
|
$ | 292,443 | ||
2015
|
240,188 | |||
Total
|
$ | 532,631 |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized lease and rent expense of $104,518 and $316,224, respectively, under existing operating leases. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized lease and rent expense of $104,202 and $1,771,685, respectively.
In addition, the Company has purchase commitments of $345,000 as of Sept 30, 2013.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
7. Outstanding Warrants
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company issued 2,150,000 and 5,818,439 common stock warrants, which have the potential to enhance returns for accredited investors who entered into additional Notes, Warrant Purchase Agreements, equity offering agreements as well as provide incentives to certain employees and board members. The accredited investors received 2 to 10 year warrants exercisable between $0.01 and $0.50 per share in the equity offering agreements as part of debt or fees payment agreements. Employee and board members were offered common stock warrants at $0.40 per share during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Equity and Note investors exercised 5,855 and 2,638,636 warrant shares at the weighted average exercise price of $0.13 to $0.01, respectively, per share.
A summary of warrant activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 follows:
Warrants Outstanding & Exercisable
|
Weighted - Average Exercise Price
|
Average Remaining Term in Years
|
||||||||||
Outstanding December 31, 2012
|
1,806,923 | $ | 0.27 | 2.67 | ||||||||
Expired
|
(1,390 | ) | 0.001 | |||||||||
Granted
|
1,253,101 | 0.001 | ||||||||||
Exercised
|
(1,448,610 | ) | 0.001 | |||||||||
Outstanding March 31, 2013
|
1,610,024 | $ | 0.30 | 2.14 | ||||||||
Expired
|
(285,234 | ) | 1.20 | |||||||||
Granted
|
2,415,338 | 0.26 | ||||||||||
Exercised
|
(1,184,171 | ) | 0.03 | |||||||||
Outstanding June 30, 2013
|
2,555,957 | $ | 0.29 | 5.57 | ||||||||
Expired
|
(2,378 | ) | 0.13 | |||||||||
Granted
|
2,150,000 | 0.40 | ||||||||||
Exercised
|
(5,855 | ) | 0.13 | |||||||||
Outstanding September 30, 2013
|
4,697,724 | $ | 0.34 | 5.11 | ||||||||
8. Fair Value of Warrants
The following tables summarize the assumptions used in computing the fair value of liability warrants subject to fair value accounting at the date of issue during the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Expected dividend yield
|
0 | % | ||
Risk-free interest rate
|
0. 63% - 1.39 | % | ||
Expected volatility
|
74.09% - 77.89 | % | ||
Expected Life (years)
|
3.7 – 4.3 | |||
Exercise price
|
$ | 0.001 | ||
Company stock price
|
$ | 0.32 |
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
9. Fair Value Measurements
The Company complies with the fair value measurements and disclosures standard which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosure for those assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet on a fair value basis.
The Company's balance sheet contains derivative financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value measurements and disclosures require that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed according to the process for determining fair value. There are three levels of determining fair value.
Level 1 uses quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 uses observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3 uses unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
Warrant liability: The warrant liability consists of stock warrants issued by the Company that contain conditional obligation to repurchase feature. In accordance with accounting for warrants as liabilities, the Company calculated the fair value of warrants under Level 3 using the assumptions described in “Fair Value of Warrants”. Realized and unrealized gains and losses related to the change in fair value of the warrant liability are included in other income on the Statement of Operations.
The following table summarizes financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2013, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:
Total
|
Level 1
|
Level 2
|
Level 3
|
|||||||||||||
Warrant liability
|
$ | 59,592 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 59,592 |
The following table reflects the activity for liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Balance as of December 31, 2012
|
267,950 | |||
Issuance of warrant liabilities
|
995,418 | |||
Exercise of warrant liabilities
|
(1,006,648 | ) | ||
Realized and unrealized gain relate to change in fair value
|
(162,442 | ) | ||
Balance as of March 31, 2013
|
94,278 | |||
Issuances of warrant liabilities
|
- | |||
Exercise of warrant liabilities
|
- | |||
Realized and unrealized loss related to change in fair value
|
(25,477 | ) | ||
Balance as of June 30, 2013
|
68,801 | |||
Issuances of warrant liabilities
|
- | |||
Exercise of warrant liabilities
|
- | |||
Realized and unrealized loss related to change in fair value
|
(9,209 | ) | ||
Balance as of September 30, 2013
|
59,592 |
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
10. Stock-Based Compensation
Common Stock Reserved for Issuance
Aemetis authorized the issuance of 10,600,434 shares under its 2006 and 2007 Plans, which includes both incentive and non-statutory stock options. These options generally expire five years from the date of grant and are exercisable at any time after the date of the grant, subject to vesting.
The following is a summary of options granted under the employee stock plans:
Nine Months Ended
|
Shares Available
for Grant
|
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
|
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
|
|||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2012
|
1,613,050 | 7,524,834 | $ | 0.59 | ||||||||
Authorized
|
1,000,000 | — | — | |||||||||
Granted
|
(2,816,000 | ) | 2,816,000 | 0.59 | ||||||||
Exercised
|
— | (153,846 | ) | 0.45 | ||||||||
Forfeited/expired
|
554,154 | (554,154 | ) | 1.43 | ||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2013
|
351,204 | 9,632,834 | $ | 0.55 |
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 the Company recorded option expenses in the amount of $143,939 and 16,789, respectively. Included in the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 option expenses were $1,297 and $7,602, respectively, of outstanding consultant options subject to periodic fair value re-measurement under ASC 505-50-30 Equity Based Payments to Non Employees.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 the Company recorded options expenses in the amount of $387,745 and 81,890, respectively. Included in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 option expenses were $9,875 and $30,582, respectively, of outstanding consultant options subject to periodic fair value measurement.
In addition, for three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 2,150,000 common stock warrants at $0.40 per warrant to employees and board members and recognized $636,290 expense on these warrants.
The valuation using the Black-Scholes valuation pricing model is based upon the current market value of the Company’s common stock and other current assumptions, including the expected term (contractual term for consultant options). The Company records the expense related to consultant options using the accelerated expense pattern prescribed in ASC 505-50-30.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Valuation and Expense Information. The weighted-average fair value calculations for consultant and employee options are based on the following weighted average assumptions:
As of September 30,
|
||||||||
2013
|
2012
|
|||||||
Dividend-yield
|
0
|
%
|
0
|
%
|
||||
Risk-free interest rate
|
0.16- 0.63
|
%
|
0.23-0.57
|
%
|
||||
Expected volatility
|
64.92-74.18
|
%
|
58.88-81.24
|
%
|
||||
Expected life (years)
|
1.25-3.0
|
0.5-4.0
|
||||||
Weighted average fair value per share of common stock
|
$
|
0.32 - 0.40
|
$
|
0.61
|
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $1,116,385 and $9,843 of total unrecognized compensation expense for employees and non-employees respectively that the Company will amortize over the 4.36 weighted remaining terms of the option agreements.
Non-Plan Stock Options
In November 2012 the Company issued 977,500 stock options to board members and consultants outside of any Company stock option plan. All of the non-plan options remain outstanding.
11. Agreements
Working Capital Arrangement. In May 2013 we extended the annual Grain Procurement and Working Capital Agreement with J.D. Heiskell that has been in place since March 2011. Pursuant to the agreement we agreed to procure whole yellow corn and grain sorghum (also called “milo”) from J.D. Heiskell. We have the ability to obtain grain from other sources subject to certain conditions, however, in the past all of our grain purchases have been from Heiskell. Title and risk of loss of the corn pass to the Company when the corn is deposited into the weigh bin. The term of the Agreement expires on December 31, 2013 and is automatically renewed for additional one-year terms. Heiskell further agrees to sell all ethanol to Kinergy Marketing or other marketing purchaser designated by the Company and all WDG and syrup to A.L. Gilbert. These agreements are ordinary purchase and sale agency agreements for an ethanol plant.
The J.D. Heiskell sales activity associated with the Purchasing Agreement, Grain Procurement and Working Capital Agreements during the three and nine months ending September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 follow:
3 months ending September 30,
2013
|
3 months ending September 30,
2012
|
9 months ending September 30,
2013
|
9 months ending September 30,
2012
|
|||||||||||||
Ethanol sales
|
$ | 36,936,018 | 37,386,793 | $ | 69,675,900 | 100,504,700 | ||||||||||
Wet distiller's grains sales
|
8,621,117 | 10,665,481 | 16,605,003 | 26,606,536 | ||||||||||||
Corn oil sales
|
925,232 | 501,991 | 1,555,459 | 668,500 | ||||||||||||
Corn purchases
|
31,381,465 | 46,299,261 | 62,970,145 | 120,730,538 | ||||||||||||
Milo purchases
|
6,776,858 | - | 11,425,222 | - | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable
|
927,673 | 1,414,625 | 927,673 | 1,414,625 | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable
|
2,189,452 | 3,825,096 | 2,189,452 | 3,825,096 |
Ethanol and Wet Distillers Grains Marketing Arrangement. The Company entered into an Ethanol Marketing Agreement with Kinergy Marketing and a Wet Distillers Grains marketing agreement with A. L Gilbert. Under the terms of the agreements, subject to certain conditions, the agreements mature on August 31, 2013 with automatic one-year renewals thereafter. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company expensed marketing costs of $711,999 and $701,389, respectively, under the terms of both ethanol and wet distillers grains agreements. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company expensed marketing costs of $1,345,122 and $1,822,044, respectively.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
12. Segment Information
Aemetis recognizes two reportable geographic segments: “India” and “North America.”
The “India” operating segment encompasses the Company’s 50 MGY capacity biodiesel manufacturing plant in Kakinada, the administrative offices in Hyderabad, India, and the holding companies in Nevada and Mauritius. The Company’s biodiesel is marketed and sold primarily to customers in India through brokers and by the Company directly.
The “North America” operating segment includes the Company’s owned ethanol plant in Keyes, California and its technology lab in College Park, Maryland. As the Company’s technology gains market acceptance, this business segment will include its domestic commercial application of cellulosic ethanol technology, its plant construction projects and any acquisitions of ethanol or ethanol related technology facilities in North America.
Summarized financial information by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 follow:
For the three
|
For the three
|
For the nine
|
For the nine
|
|||||||||||||
months ended
|
months ended
|
months ended
|
months ended
|
|||||||||||||
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
|||||||||||||
Statement of Operations Data
|
2013
|
2012
|
2013
|
2012
|
||||||||||||
Revenues
|
||||||||||||||||
India
|
$ | 7,515,946 | $ | 2,023,165 | $ | 30,578,021 | $ | 6,547,971 | ||||||||
North America
|
49,171,964 | 51,385,037 | 92,882,612 | 135,335,873 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues
|
$ | 56,687,910 | $ | 53,408,202 | $ | 123,460,633 | $ | 141,883,844 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold
|
||||||||||||||||
India
|
$ | 6,943,285 | $ | 1,937,563 | $ | 26,576,296 | $ | 6,771,935 | ||||||||
North America
|
46,709,049 | 53,733,287 | 89,850,780 | 141,654,009 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of goods sold
|
$ | 53,652,334 | $ | 55,670,850 | $ | 116,427,076 | $ | 148,425,944 | ||||||||
Gross profit/(loss)
|
||||||||||||||||
India
|
$ | 572,661 | $ | 85,602 | $ | 4,001,725 | $ | (223,964 | ) | |||||||
North America
|
2,462,915 | (2,348,250 | ) | 3,031,832 | (6,318,136 | ) | ||||||||||
Total gross profit/(loss)
|
$ | 3,035,576 | $ | (2,262,648 | ) | $ | 7,033,557 | $ | (6,542,100 | ) |
India. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, five customers accounted for approximately 70% of the consolidated India segment revenues. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, one customer accounted for approximately 12% of the consolidated India segment revenues.
North America: During the three months ended September 30, 2013, Company’s revenues from ethanol, WDG, and corn oil were made pursuant to the Grain Procurement and Working Capital Agreement established between the Company and J.D. Heiskell. Sales of ethanol and WDG to J.D. Heiskell accounted for 98% of the Company’s North America segment revenues for the three months ending September 30, 2013.
During the three months ended September 30, 2012, all of the Company’s revenues from ethanol and WDG were made pursuant to the Corn Procurement and Working Capital Agreement established between the Company and J.D. Heiskell. Sales of ethanol and WDG to J.D. Heiskell accounted for 90% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2012.
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AEMETIS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Total assets consist of the following:
September 30,
2013
|
December 31,
2012
|
|||||||
India
|
$ | 14,680,609 | $ | 15,597,333 | ||||
North America (United States)
|
78,705,264 | 81,274,826 | ||||||
Total Assets
|
$ | 93,385,873 | $ | 96,872,159 |
13. Related Party Transactions
The Company owes Eric McAfee and McAfee Capital, solely owned by Eric McAfee, $1,034,884 and $1,247,419, respectively, for salary and expense reimbursements, which are included in accrued expenses and accounts payable on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company expensed $39,800 and $11,100, respectively, to reimburse actual expenses incurred for McAfee Capital and related entities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company expensed $109,900 and $40,300, respectively, to reimburse actual expenses incurred for McAfee Capital and related entities.
Third Eye Capital Debt Agreement
On October 28, 2013 with an effective date of September 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 6 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to provide an independent EBITDA and Crush Margin calculation within 30 days, which has been replaced with a covenant to bear the expense and cooperate with consulting firm representing Third Eye Capital for quality of earnings review and assessment and study of procurement strategies and practices; and (ii) sale of certain equipment, which has been replaced with a covenant to remit all future payments received on the equipment to Third Eye Capital within two business days of receipt. In addition, Third Eye Capital agreed to give the right to extend the maturity date of the notes to six months from July 6, 2014.
As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $500,000 to be added to the principal balance of the revolving credit facility and 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
15. Management’s Plan
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared contemplating the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has been reliant on their senior secured lender to provide additional funding and most recently, the Company renegotiated terms with the senior lender allowing for debt service payments to be tied directly to the Keyes plant operations through July 2014. Management’s plans for the Company include:
● | Operating the Keyes plant in the current positive margin environment; | |
● | Continuing to incorporate lower-cost, non-food advanced biofuels feedstock at the Keyes plant; | |
● | Attracting investors to financing arrangements including working with Advanced BioEnergy LP to issue up to $35 million of additional EB-5 notes at 3% interest rate; | |
● | Refinance the senior debt with a lender who is able to offer terms conducive to the long term financing of the Keyes plant | |
● | Restructuring the State Bank of India note to allow for additional working capital and reduce current financing costs; | |
● | Securing higher volumes of international shipments from the Kakinada, India biodiesel and refined glycerin facility; and | |
● | Continuing to expand in the India market as the subsidy on diesel is reduced to zero by June 2014. |
Management believes that through the above mentioned actions it will be able to fund company operations for the foreseeable future. There can be no assurance that the existing credit facilities and cash from operations will be sufficient nor that we will be successful at maintaining adequate relationships with our senior lender or significant shareholders that will result in additional financings. Should the Company require additional financing, there can be no assurances that the additional financing will be available on terms satisfactory to the Company.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is provided in addition to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. MD&A is organized as follows:
● | Overview. Discussion of our business and overall analysis of financial and other highlights affecting us to provide context for the remainder of MD&A. | |
● | Results of Operations. An analysis of our financial results comparing the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. | |
● | Liquidity and Capital Resources. An analysis of changes in our balance sheets and cash flows and discussion of our financial condition. | |
● | Critical Accounting Estimates. Accounting estimates that we believe are important to understanding the assumptions and judgments incorporated in our reported financial results and forecasts. |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Aemetis, Inc. consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect the plans, estimates and beliefs of Aemetis, Inc. The actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Report, and in other reports we file with the SEC, specifically our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. All references to years relate to the calendar year ended December 31 of the particular year.
Overview
We are an advanced renewable fuels and biochemicals company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of innovative technologies that replace traditional petroleum-based products by the conversion of first generation ethanol and biodiesel plants into advanced biorefineries. We own and operate a manufacturing and refining facility in Kakinada, India where we manufacture and produce fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel), crude and refined glycerin and refined palm oil and a plant in Keyes, California where we manufacture and produce ethanol, wet distillers’ grain (WDG), and corn oil. In September 2013, we received approval by the US Environmental Protection Agency to produce ethanol using grain sorghum and biogas along with the Keyes plant existing combined heat and power system to generate higher value Advanced Biofuel Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN’s). In addition, we are continuing to research the viability of commercializing our microbial technology, which would enable us to produce renewable industrial biofuels and biochemicals and our integrated starch-cellulose technology, which would enable us to produce ethanol from non-food feedstock.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Revenues
Our revenues are derived primarily from sales of ethanol and WDG in North America and biodiesel, glycerin and refined palm oil in India.
Three Months Ended September 30 (in thousands)
2013
|
2012
|
Increase/(Decrease)
|
||||||||||
North America
|
$ | 49,172 | $ | 51,385 | $ | (2,213 | ) | |||||
India
|
7,516 | 2,023 | 5,493 | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 56,688 | $ | 53,408 | $ | 3,280 |
North America. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we generated 78% of revenue from sales of ethanol, 20% from sales of WDG, and 2% from sales of corn oil and syrup. During the three months ended September 30, 2013 plant production averaged 105% of nameplate capacity. The decrease in revenues between the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2013 reflects the higher per ton revenue earned on WDG’s during the three months ended September 30, 2012, which was directly tied to the higher corn price during the period.
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India. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased sales of Palm oil of approximately $4 million to one customer during the quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we generated 21% of sales from methyl ester/biodiesel, 17% of sales from refined glycerin, 55% from crude palm oil, 7% on other compared to 32% from sales of methyl ester/biodiesel, 18% from sales of refined glycerin, 48% from crude palm oil and 2% from the sale and trade of other products during the three months ended September 30, 2012.
Cost of Goods Sold
Three Months Ended September 30 (in thousands)
2013
|
2012
|
Increase/(Decrease)
|
||||||||||
North America
|
$ | 46,709 | $ | 53,733 | $ | (7,024 | ) | |||||
India
|
6,943 | 1,938 | 5,005 | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 53,652 | $ | 55,671 | $ | (2,019 | ) |
North America. We ground 139,974 tons of corn and grain sorghum during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 139,213 tons of corn and grain sorghum during the three months ended September 30, 2012. Our cost of corn per ton decreased by 18% between the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, resulting in the decrease in cost of goods sold.
India. The increase in costs of goods sold was attributable to an increase in revenues from the sales of biodiesel and glycerin. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we processed 2,017 and 894 metric tons of biodiesel, respectively. We produced 673 metric tons of refined glycerin during the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 659 metric tons in the same period in 2012.
Operating Expenses
R&D
Three Months Ended September 30 (in thousands)
2013
|
2012
|
Increase/(Decrease)
|
||||||||||
North America
|
$ | 115 | $ | 142 | $ | (27 | ) | |||||
India
|
- | - | - | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 115 | $ | 142 | $ | (27 | ) |
The decrease in R&D expenses in our North America segment for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 31, 2012 reflects the decrease legal expense by $31,000 reflecting a lower level of patent development.
SG&A
Three Months Ended September 30 (in thousands)
2013
|
2012
|
Increase/(Decrease)
|
||||||||||
North America
|
$ | 3,204 | $ | 2,371 | $ | 833 | ||||||
India
|
695 | 180 | 515 | |||||||||
Total
|
$ | 3,899 | $ | 2,551 | $ | 1,348 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). SG&A expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for employees, marketing expenses related to sales of ethanol and WDG in North America and biodiesel and other products in India, as well as professional fees, other corporate expenses, and related facilities expenses.
North America. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily attributable to stock compensation expense of approximately $759,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to approximately $17,000 during the three months ended September 30, 2012 were incurred.
India. Our single largest expense in SG&A comes from operational support fees paid to Secunderabad Oils Limited as part of an operating profit sharing arrangement. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we incurred approximately $193,000 and $59,000, respectively in operational support fees and incurred salary and related expenses of approximately $94,000 and $75,000, respectively. In addition, interest charges increased by $143,000 and travelling, selling, and commission charges increased by $81,000 in the quarter ended September 30, 2013 reflecting the increase in sales activity.
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Other Income/Expense
Other income (expense) consisted primarily of the following items:
|
●
|
Interest, amortization and extinguishment expense attributable to debt facilities acquired by our parent company, our subsidiaries Universal Biofuels Pvt. Ltd., International Biofuels, Inc., Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc., Aemetis Facilities Keyes, Aemetis Technologies, AE Advanced Fuels and interest accrued on the judgment obtained by Cordillera Fund, UBS and Kiefer. The debt facilities include stock or warrants issued as fees. The fair value of stock and warrants are amortized through amortization expense, except when extinguishment accounting method is applied, where refinanced debt costs are recorded through the extinguishment expense account. We incurred interest, amortization and loss on debt extinguishment expense of approximately $7.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 ($0.2 million from India and $7.3 million from North America) compared to approximately $14.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 ($0.1 million from India and $14.7 million from North America).
|
|
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Revenues
Our revenues are derived primarily from sales of ethanol and WDG in North America and biodiesel, glycerin and refined palm oil in India.
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$ | 123,461 | $ | 141,884 | $ | (18,423 | ) |
North America. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we generated 78% of revenue from sales of ethanol, 20% from sales of WDG, 1% from sales of corn oil and 1% from the sale of syrup. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 plant production averaged 64% of nameplate capacity. The decrease in revenues between the nine months ended September 31, 2013 and 2012 reflects the idling of the Keyes, CA plant from January 21, 2013 through April 22, 2013 compared to a full quarter of operations during the nine months ended September 30 2012.
India. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased sales of biodiesel as a result of the development of a sales channel for biodiesel into international markets, increased sales of refined glycerin as a result of the completion of our glycerin refining unit, multiple large volume sales of biodiesel and increased sales of refined palm oil from the operation of the oil refining unit. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we generated 51% of sales from methyl ester/biodiesel, 10% of sales from refined glycerin, 11% of sales from refined palm oil, and 19% of sales from the trade of crude palm oil compared to 36% from the sales of methyl ester/biodiesel, 21% from the sales of refined glycerin and 42% from the sale and trade of other products during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Cost of Goods Sold
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$ | 116,427 | $ | 148,426 | $ | (31,999 | ) |
North America. We ground 261,090 tons of corn and grain sorghum during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 408,736 tons of corn and grain sorghum during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Our cost of feedstock on a per ton basis decreased by 2.3% between the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The decrease in costs of goods sold between the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 reflects the idling of the Keyes, CA plant from January 15, 2013 through April 22, 2013 compared to a full nine months of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
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India. The increase in costs of goods sold was attributable to an increase in revenues from the sales of biodiesel and glycerin. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we processed 18,837 and 2,161 metric tons of biodiesel, respectively. We produced 3,753 metric tons of refined palm oil (RPO) and 2,681 metric tons of refined glycerin during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and had no production of RPO and produced 1,024 metric tons of refined glycerin during the same period in 2012.
Operating Expenses
R&D
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$ | 468 | $ | 484 | $ | (16 | ) |
The R&D expenses in our North America segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2012 decreased as a result of lower levels of spending on the development of patents.
SG&A
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Total | $ | 12,097 | $ | 6,926 | $ | 5,171 |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). SG&A expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for employees, marketing expenses related to sales of ethanol and WDG in North America and biodiesel and other products in India, as well as professional fees, other corporate expenses, and related facilities expenses.
North America. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily attributable to reclassifying fixed costs from Cost of Goods Sold during the idle period of the Keyes ethanol plant of $2,547,000, increase in stock compensation expense of $846,000, offset partially by lower marketing fees of approximately $480,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to September 30, 2012.
India. Our single largest expense in SG&A comes from operational support fees paid to Secunderabad Oils Limited. These fees are computed as a percentage of operating profits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we incurred approximately $861,000 and $220,000, respectively in operational support fees. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 the Company incurred salary and related expenses of approximately $273,000 and $194,000, respectively. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, year- over-year spending increased by $260,000 due to increase in commission, travelling, and Selling expenses .
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Other Income/Expense
Other income (expense) consisted primarily of the following items:
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Interest, amortization and extinguishment expense attributable to debt facilities acquired by our parent company, our subsidiaries Universal Biofuels Pvt. Ltd., International Biofuels, Inc., Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc., Aemetis Facilities Keyes, Aemetis Technologies, AE Advanced Fuels and interest accrued on the judgment obtained by Cordillera Fund, UBS and Kiefer. The debt facilities include stock or warrants issued as fees. The fair value of stock and warrants are amortized through amortization expense, except when extinguishment accounting method is applied, where refinanced debt costs are recorded through the extinguishment expense account. We incurred interest, amortization and loss on debt extinguishment expense of approximately $22.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 ($0.7 million from India and $21.9 million from North America) compared to approximately $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 ($0.5 million from India and $10.9 million from North America).
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During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 we sold equipment held for sale at a gain of approximately $0.3 million compared to a $0.4 million loss during the same period in 2012.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,113,434 at September 30, 2013, of which $220,625 was held in our North American entities and $892,809 was held in our Indian subsidiary. Our current ratio at September 30, 2013 was 0.26 compared to a current ratio of 0.12 at December 31, 2012. The EB-5 program deposits held in escrow pending investor approval by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services were $2,000,000 at September 30, 2013. We expect that our future available capital resources will consist primarily of cash generated from operations, remaining cash balances, EB-5 program borrowings, amounts available for borrowing, if any, under our senior debt facilities and our subordinated debt facilities, and any additional funds raised through sales of equity.
Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents, current assets, current liabilities and debt at the end of each period were as follows:
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Current liabilities (including short term debt)
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Short and long term debt
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Management believes that through: i) operating the Keyes plant in the current positive operating margin environment, ii) continuing to incorporate lower-cost non-food advanced biofuels feedstock at the Keyes plant, iii) selling additional EB-5 Notes, iv) refinancing senior debt with a lender who is able to offer terms conductive to the long term financing of the Keyes plant, v) restructuring the State Bank of India loan to allow for additional working capital, vi) securing higher volumes of international shipments from the Kakinada plant, and vii) continuing to expand the domestic India markets as the subsidy on diesel is reduced, the Company will be able to obtain the liquidity necessary to fund company operations for the foreseeable future.
On July 26, 2013 with an effective date of June 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 5 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to achieve the Milo Conversion by May 31, 2013; (ii) obligation to make principal-reduction payments on weekly and quarter-end basis for the months of May 2013 and September 2013, and all such future payments; (iii) accrued interest of $1,369,630 since April 1, 2013; (iv) requirement to maintain trailing free cash flow covenants for fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2013, September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013 and (v) obligation not to exceed the amount of its debts in a given proportion of the value its Keyes Plant. In addition, Third Eye Capital agreed to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to July 6, 2014. In addition, the Company agreed to (i) make daily interest payments equal to 20% of daily cash deposits from its operations (ii) remit cash deposits from Program subscriptions to be applied as principal-reduction payments (ii) use net proceeds of any equity offering of the capital stock to make principal reduction payments (iii) pay accrued interest by issuing additional notes (iv) maintain minimum quarterly production of ethanol at the Keyes Plant of 10 million gallons per fiscal quarter; and (v) modify the waterfall payment schedule to provide priority repayment of the advances (principal and interests) provided by Third Eye Capital in February 2013 and April 2013. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $750,000 in shares of common stock; (ii) an amendment fee of $3,000,000 payable in the form of additional notes; (iii) an extension fee on July 6, 2013 of $1,500,000 payable in the form of additional notes; (iv) an extension fee on August 22, 2013 of $400,000 payable in cash or shares of common stock of the Company; and (v) an extension fee on September 30, 2013 of $300,000 payable in cash or shares of common stock of the Company.
On October 28, 2013 with an effective date of September 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 6 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to provide an independent EBITDA and Crush Margin calculation within 30 days, which has been replaced with a covenant to bear the expense and cooperate with consulting firm representing Third Eye Capital for quality of earnings review and assessment and study of procurement strategies and practices; and (ii) sale of certain equipment, which has been replaced with a covenant to remit all future payments received on the equipment to Third Eye Capital within two business days of receipt. Additionally, Third Eye Capital agreed to give the right to extend the maturity date of the notes to six months from July 6, 2014 upon certain written notice and payment of an additional extension fee equal to 3% of the outstanding balance. Additionally, Third Eye Capital waived the Free Cash Flow requirement for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and required an issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock in the event the Company is unable to obtain a national market listing by December 31, 2013. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $500,000 to be added to the principal balance of the revolving credit facility and 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
At September 30, 2013, the outstanding balance of principal, interest and fees, net of discounts, on all Third Eye Capital financing arrangements equaled $71,116,329. We plan to pay the notes through operational cash flow, EB-5 subordinated debt, a senior debt refinancing and/or equity funding.
On October 7, 2009, UBPL received a demand notice from the State Bank of India. The notice informs UBPL that an event of default has occurred for failure to make an installment payment on the loan due in September, 2009 and demands repayment of the entire outstanding indebtedness of 19.60 Crores (approximately $4 million) together with all accrued interest thereon and any applicable fees and expenses by October 10, 2009. Additional provisions of default include the bank having the unqualified right to disclose or publish our company name and our directors names as defaulter in any medium or media. At the bank’s option, it may also demand payment of the balance of the loan since the principal payments are in default in September 2009. As a result we have classified the entire loan amount as current. We are currently in discussions with the bank with regards to an amendment to the Agreement of Loan for Overall Limit for the modification of terms and plant to pay the principal and interest on the loan through either cash flow from our biodiesel plant operations or through a debt or equity raise at the parent Company level.
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We plan to continue to deploy our management team’s combined industry, technical, merger and acquisition (“M&A”), restructuring and corporate finance expertise to target and acquire undervalued and/or distressed assets, and then apply our technology to improve the performance of those assets. We believe that our strategy offers substantial opportunity to build capital value in the current business climate, particularly given (a) the present opportunity to acquire undervalued and/or underperforming assets and improve them; and (b) the medium to longer term outlook for traditional and advanced biofuels as an alternative form of energy supply. To affect the planned M&A strategy in full, the Company requires access to substantial further acquisition and development finance and it is currently working with advisers with a view to securing additional financing. This may be made available through industry and/or financial partnerships and joint ventures, special purpose financing vehicles, structured acquisition finance arrangements, private placements of equity, debt and blended debt and equity instruments. In addition, the Company anticipates that it may issue share and/or loan capital to vendors as a means of securing target acquisitions and to fund development.
We intend to raise additional working capital in 2013 through some or all of the following: operating cash flows, working capital lines of credit, EB-5 program debt facilities, long-term senior debt facilities, joint venture arrangements and the sale of additional equity by the Company or its subsidiaries. We continue to explore different funding sources, including a refinance of our senior debt facility. To a significant degree, our business success will depend on the state of the capital markets, and investors in our securities should take into account the macro-economic impact of the availability of credit and capital funding when assessing the business development plans of the Company.
There can be no assurance that the existing credit facilities and cash from operations will be sufficient nor that we will be successful at maintaining adequate relationships with our senior lender or significant shareholders that will result in additional financings. Should the Company require additional financing, there can be no assurances that the additional financing will be available on terms satisfactory to the Company. Our ability to identify and enter into commercial arrangements with feedstock suppliers in India depends on maintaining our operations agreement with Secunderabad Oil, Limited, who is currently providing us with working capital for our Kakinada facility. If we are unable to maintain this strategic relationship, our business may be negatively affected. In addition, the ability of Secunderabad to continue to provide us with working capital depends in part on the financial strength of Secunderabad and its banking relationships. If Secunderabad is unable or unwilling to continue to provide us with working capital, our business may be negatively affected. Our ability to enter into commercial arrangements with feedstock suppliers in California depends on maintaining our operations agreement with J.D. Heiskell, who is currently providing us with working capital for our California ethanol plant. If we are unable to maintain this strategic relationship, our business may be negatively affected. In addition, the ability of J.D. Heiskell to continue to provide us with working capital depends in part on the financial strength of J.D. Heiskell and its banking relationships. If J.D. Heiskell is unable or unwilling to continue to provide us with working capital, our business may be negatively affected. There is no assurance that UBPL or the Company will be able to obtain alternative funding in the event the State Bank of India demands payment and immediate acceleration would have a significant adverse impact on UBPL or the Company’s near term liquidity and our ability to operate our biodiesel plant. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the classification or carrying values of our assets or liabilities that might be necessary as a result of the outcome of this uncertainty.
Change in Working Capital and Cash Flows
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, current and long term debt increased $19.3 million primarily due to (i) accrued interest net of payments of $8.4 million associated with existing and amended agreements with our senior lender, (ii) additional borrowings net of payment of $4.8 million received from our senior lender and $0.1 million in working capital loans from our working capital arrangement with Secunderabad Oils Limited (iii) additional borrowings net of payment of $0.2 million from subordinated lenders. The increase in current and long term debt was offset by decreases due to: (i) payment of principal by issuance of common stock, and (ii) repayment of working capital loans from inventory sales. Additionally, Amendment No. 6 allowed for the senior secured Third Eye Capital notes to continue to be classified as long term due to the waivers on certain note covenants and right to exercise extension of the maturity date of these notes. Current assets increased $1.9 million primarily due to a (i) $0.8 million increase in cash primarily from India operations (ii) $0.6 million increases in accounts receivable driven from growth in sales (iii) $0.3 million increase in inventory, and (iv) $0.2 million in prepaid.
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Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $6.1 million consisting of non-cash charges of $18.8 million, net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $2.8 million, and net loss of $27.7 million. The non-cash charges consisted of: (i) $10.5 million in amortization of debt issuances and patents, (ii) $3.5 million in depreciation expenses, (iii) $1.6 million in stock-based compensation expense and (iv) $3.7 million in loss on extinguishment of debt. Net changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of an increase in accrued interest of $8.5 million partially offset: (i) $3.2 million decrease in accounts payable, (ii) $0.7 million increase in accounts receivable, (iii) $0.7 million increase in inventory, (iv) $0.3 million increase in other assets, and (v) $0.9 million decrease in other liabilities.
Cash provided by investing activities of $0.8 million primarily from $1.2 million proceeds from sale of equipment, offset by $0.4 million in capital purchases of equipment.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 cash provided by financing activities of $6.3 million resulted primarily from: (i) proceeds from secured debt facilities of $4.8 million, (ii) proceeds from unsecured and sub-debt term notes and working capital lines of credit of $4.0 million, offset by $3.6 million in payments, and (iii) proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $1.1 million.
Available Credit Facilities
On July 6, 2012, we entered into a new revolving credit facility in the aggregate amount of up to $18.0 million. The credit facility expires on July 5, 2014 as a result of Amendment No. 5 of the Third Eye Capital agreement. The revolving credit facility may be extended for up to two additional periods of one year upon certain conditions, including the payment of a renewal fee. Interest accrues at a fluctuating rate of interest determined by reference to the Prime Rate and the amount outstanding. We are also required to pay customary fees and expenses associated with the credit facility.
On October 18, 2012, Third Eye Capital agreed to (i) extend the maturity date of the Existing Notes to July 6, 2014; (ii) to increase the amount of the Revolving Loan Facility by $6,000,000, to a total of $24,000,000; (iii) to modify the redemption waterfall so that any payments would be applied first to the increase in the Revolving notes; (iv) granted waivers to the Borrowers’ obligation to pay or comply, and any event of default which has occurred or may occur as a result of such failures of the Borrowers to pay or comply with certain financial covenants and principal payments, including financial covenants for the quarter ended September 30 and December 31, 2012; and (v) agreed to accrue interest until the earlier of certain events described in the Limited Waiver or February 1, 2013. In consideration for the Limited Waiver and Amendment, the Borrowers, among other things, agreed to pay the Lenders a waiver fee in the amount of $4,000,000; and (ii) cash in the amount of $28,377 for certain unreimbursed costs.
On February 27, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 2 to (i) provide a Notional Paydown by pledging addition collateral on the Revolving Portion of the Revolving Notes in the amount of $3,100,000, such Notional Paydown was replaced in the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 3 with an increase in the Revolver Note and the collateral substitution of a pledge of 6,231,159 shares of stock held by McAfee Capital LLC (ii) grant waivers to the Borrowers’ obligation to pay or comply, including financial and production covenants for the quarter ended March 31 and September 30, 2013; (iii) extend the date of the next interest payment until the earlier of certain events described in the Limited Waiver or May 1, 2013, and (iv) allow the Borrowers to pay the Partial Amendment Fee of $1,000,000 due January 1, 2013 in shares of the Company’s common stock. In consideration for the amendment, the Company agreed to: (i) pay a waiver fee comprised of $1,500,000 added to the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Credit Facility Notes and (ii) issue to 750,000 common shares of the Company. In addition, the interest rate on all outstanding indebtedness with Third Eye Capital increases 5% until certain conditions are met.
On April 15, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 3 to waive the following covenants of the Borrower in their entirety:(i) Borrowers’ obligation to obtain an NASDAQ listing by April 1, 2013; (ii) Borrower’s obligation to cause the Chairman to enter into certain agreements; and (iii) the Company’s obligation to deliver an auditor opinion as of and for the period ended December 31, 2012 without a going concern qualification. In addition, the Administrative Agent agreed to (i) extend the completion date of the conversion of the Keyes Plant to accommodate an 80:20 corn-to-milo ratio to May 31, 2013, (ii) amend the redemption provision to require 50% of the net proceeds of any equity offering in excess of $1.5 million to repay Amendment No.2 advance and in the event of an equity offering of Capital Stock of at least $7,000,000 repay Amendment No. 3, and (iii) increase the balance of the Revolving Credit Facility by an amount equal to the February 2013 $3.1 million advance and the $1.5 million waiver fee. In addition, 5% increase in interest from Amendment No. 2 was waived as the Company met certain conditions. In consideration for the Limited Waiver and Amendment, the Company agreed to: (i) pay a waiver fee comprised of $500,000 (which is added to the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Notes) and (ii) require McAfee Capital, LLC to pledge an additional 6,231,159 Common Shares of the Parent to Agent, together with the delivery of stock certificates for such shares and stock powers. The $3.1 million advance, together with all accumulated interest, shall be repaid in full by July 6, 2014, as a result of Amendment No. 5.
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On April 19, 2013, Third Eye Capital arranged Amendment No. 4 providing additional borrowings of $2,000,000 with the same terms as the existing Revolving Credit Facility, subject to customary closing conditions. In consideration for the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 4, the Company agreed to (i) pay the Lender a placement fee of $300,000 and (ii) issue the Lender 1,000,000 shares of common stock of Aemetis, Inc. The Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 4 is secured by a blanket lien on the assets of Eric A. McAfee, the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board.
On July 26, 2013, with an effective date of June 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to Amendment No. 5 providing waivers for defaults and changes to the payment arrangements for outstanding financing arrangements. In consideration for Amendment No. 5 waivers, the Company agreed to (i) pay the Lender a waiver fee of $750,000 payable in common stock of Aemetis, Inc. according to an agreed upon formula; (ii) pay an amendment fee to the Lender of $3,000,000 payable in the form of additional Revolving Credit Facility Notes; (iii) pay an extension fee on July 6, 2013 of $1,500,000 payable in the form of additional Revolving Credit Facility Notes; (iv) pay an extension fee on August 22, 2013 of $400,000 payable in cash or common stock of Aemetis, Inc. according to an agreed upon formula; and, (v) pay an extension fee on September 30, 2013 of $300,000 payable in cash or common stock of Aemetis, Inc. according to an agreed upon formula. Amendment No. 5 has been secured by a blanket lien on the assets of Eric A. McAfee, the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Amendment No. 5 changed previous covenant requirements to (i) pay 20 percent of daily cash deposits and (ii) 100 percent of cash deposits from CEC grants and EB-5 note subscriptions, (iii) minimum quarterly ethanol production of not less than 10 million gallons per quarter, and (iv) limit purchases of capital expenditures to not more than $100,000 per quarter. In addition, we are prohibited from incurring any additional indebtedness (other than specific intercompany indebtedness or specific subordinated indebtedness) absent the lender’s prior consent. Our obligations under the credit facility are secured by a first-priority security interest in all of its assets in favor of the lender.
On October 28, 2013 with an effective date of September 30, 2013, Third Eye Capital agreed to the Limited Waiver and Amendment No. 6 to waive the following covenants of the Company in their entirety: (i) obligation to provide an independent EBITDA and Crush Margin calculation with 30 days, which has been replaced with a covenant to bear the expense and cooperate with FTI Consulting, Inc. or another vendor of the agents choice to complete as part of a consultant agreement a quality of earnings review and assessment and study of procurement strategies and practices; and (ii) sale of certain equipment, which has been replaced with a covenant to remit all future payments received on the equipment to Third Eye Capital within 2 business days of receipt. Additionally, Third Eye Capital provided for the extension of the facility for a six-month period upon certain written notice and payment of an additional extension fee equal to 3% of the outstanding balance. Additionally, Third Eye Capital waived the Free Cash Flow requirement for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and required an issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock in the event the Company is unable to obtain a national market listing by December 31, 2013. As consideration, the Company agreed to pay Third Eye Capital: (i) a waiver fee of $500,000 to be added to the principal balance of the revolving credit facility and 1,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
As of the publication of this report, no amounts remained available for future draw on the Revolving Loan Facility.
Issuance of Convertible Promissory Notes
On March 4, 2011, and amended January 19, 2012, and July 24, 2012, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Advanced BioEnergy, LP, a California limited Partnership for the issuance of up to 72 subordinated convertible promissory notes bearing interest at 3%, each note in the principal amount of $500,000 due and payable four years from the date of the note for a total aggregate principal amount of up to $36,000,000.
Advanced BioEnergy, LP arranges investments with foreign investors, who each make investments in the Keyes plant project in investment increments of $500,000. The Company sold notes in the amount of $1,000,000 to the first two investors. The availability of the remaining $35,000,000 will be determined by the ability of Advanced BioEnergy, LP to attract additional qualified investors.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of net sales and expenses for each period. We believe that of our most significant accounting policies, the following represents our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain: revenue recognition; recoverability of long-lived assets, convertible notes, and extinguishment accounting. These significant accounting principles are more fully described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
None reported beyond those disclosed in our 2012 annual report.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Management (with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”)), carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to a lack of adequate resources with sufficient GAAP knowledge, experience, and training.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Our controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that our control system’s objective will be met and our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of controls in future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Discussed below are changes made to our internal control over financial reporting since our last filing through September 30, 2013, in response to the identified material weaknesses.
Our efforts to improve our internal controls are ongoing and focused on expanding our organizational capabilities to improve our control environment and on implementing process changes to strengthen our internal control and monitoring activities. During the second quarter of 2013 we began to implement remedial measures to address the identified material weaknesses as discussed below, the remedial measures will take time, and as such, our assessment of the impact of these measures have not been completed as of the filing date of this report.
As part of our ongoing remedial efforts, we have, among other things:
● | reviewed our accounting and control organization personnel, and are currently searching for appropriately qualified accounting personnel to fill one key position. One previously identified position was filled during the three months ended September 30, 2013; | |
● | increased our efforts to educate and supervise our existing staff on the application and importance of the internal control structure, |
We believe that the foregoing actions have improved and, as we progress towards a completion of the remediation steps, will continue to improve our internal control over financial reporting, as well as our disclosure controls and procedures. We intend to perform such procedures and commit such resources as necessary to continue to allow us to complete the remedial measures and overcome or mitigate these material weaknesses.
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On August 21, 2012, UBS Securities LLC (“UBS”) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company for damages based on a breach of contract theory in connection with the Cilion acquisition transaction. On January 15, 2013, UBS and the Company entered into a pre-trial settlement agreement where the Company will pay UBS the sum of $2.25 million, payable in monthly installments. The District Court approved the settlement agreement. The Company was unable to perform a term of the agreement. Subsequently, UBS filed a motion for, and the District Court approved an, entry of judgment against the Company in the liquidated amount of $2.3 million which the Company accrued for.
On August 4, 2013, GS Cleantech Corporation, a subsidiary of Greenshift Corporation (“Greenshift”), filed a complaint in the United States District for the Eastern District of California – Fresno Division against the Company and its subsidiary, Aemetis Advanced Fuels Keyes, Inc. The complaint alleges infringement of patent rights assigned to it that pertain to certain corn oil extraction processes the Company employs. The corn oil extraction process is licensed to Company by Valicor Separation Technologies LLC, formerly called Solution Recovery Services LLC (“SRS”). The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”) issued a Conditional Transfer Order transferring the complaint to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana because it appeared that the complaint involves questions of fact that are common to over a dozen complaints filed by Greenshift against other defendants and have been pending for over three years. On September 12, 2013, the Company, along with its subsidiary, filed its answer and counterclaims with the Southern District Court of Indiana. However, in the multi-district litigation, all patent claim construction has been concluded, all discoveries is closed but for a limited scope related to inequitable conduct by Greenshift, and both parties have filed summary judgment motions and briefs related to patent infringement and validity. This posture leaves Company little opportunity to mount its own defense or conduct any discovery. For that reason, the Company filed a motion asking the multi-district litigation court to suggest a remand back to the Eastern District of California where the complaint was originally filed. The Company expects that the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana will provide a scheduling order in the near future which will allow Greenshift and Company to conduct limited discovery as needed but it is likely that such discovery will not begin until after the Court has ruled on the pending summary judgment motions and Company's motion for a suggestion for remand back to California.
Greenshift is seeking royalties, damages and possibly triple damages, and attorney’s fees from the Company, as well as a preliminary and permanent injunction precluding the Company from infringing the patent. The process provider, SRS, has no obligations to indemnify Company. We estimate that damages being sought in this litigation are based on a reasonable royalty to or lost profits of Greenshift, beginning on the date Company first began separating corn oil or on the date the first Greenshift patent issued, whichever is later. If the court deems the case exceptional, attorney’s fees may be awarded and damages with attorney’s fees would likely be $1 million or more. The Company expects to mount a vigorous defense. If the Company is not successful in its defense, Company would be liable for damages and at least its own attorneys' fees. The Company's counterclaims are expected to include invalidity due to obviousness, non- infringement, and inequitable conduct, which are also presently the subjects of the summary judgment motions pending in the multidistrict litigation. We are not currently able to predict the outcome of this litigation against the Company with any degree of certainty.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
No change in risk factors since the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with SEC on April 16, 2013.
On July 30, 2013, the Company issued 2,252,252 shares of common stock to senior note investors as payment for waiver fee in connection with Amendment No. 5 to the Third Eye Capital notes.
On July 30, 2013, an equity investor exercised 8,233 warrant shares at a cost of 2,378 shares in a cashless exercise, converting the warrant shares to 5,855 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.13 per share.
On August 26, 2013, the Company issued 1,346,801 shares of common stock to senior note investors as payment for extension fee in connection with Amendment No. 5 to the Third Eye Capital notes.
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On September 11, 2013, the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock to consultants at market price of $0.36 per share in exchange for services rendered or to be rendered.
On September 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,041,667 shares of common stock to senior note investors as payment for extension fee in connection with Amendment No. 5 to the Third Eye Capital notes.
The issuance of these shares was made in reliance upon exemptions from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933 and on Rule 506 of Regulation D, as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
No unresolved defaults on senior securities occurred during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
None
Item 5. Other Information.
None
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Item 6. Exhibits.
Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
AEMETIS, INC.
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/s/ Eric A. McAfee
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Eric A. McAfee
Chief Executive Officer
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Date: November 5, 2013
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