Blink Charging Co. - Quarter Report: 2013 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to ______.
Commission File Number: 33-1155965
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nevada
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03-0608147
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S Employee
Identification No.)
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1691 Michigan Avenue, Sixth Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(305) 521-0200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x 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 files). Yes x 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.
Large Accelerated Filer |
o
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Accelerated Filer
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o |
Non-Accelerated Filer |
o (Do not check if smaller reporting company)
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Smaller Reporting Company
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x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes o No x
As of November 14, 2013: 65,303,406 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value were issued and outstanding.
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
FORM 10-Q
September 30, 2013
INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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1
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Item 2.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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30
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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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35
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Item 4.
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Control and Procedures
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35
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PART II-- OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Legal Proceedings
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36
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Item 1A.
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Risk Factors
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36
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Item 2.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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36
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Item 3.
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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37
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Item 4.
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Mine Safety Disclosures
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37
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Item 5.
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Other Information
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37
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Item 6.
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Exhibits
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37
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SIGNATURES
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38
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PART I- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
September 30, 2013
Index to Financial Statements
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Page #
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2012
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2
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)
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3
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the Period from September 3, 2009 (Inception) through September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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4
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity from December 31, 2012 through September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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5
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the Period from September 3, 2009 (Inception) through September 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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6
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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7
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1
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30,
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DECEMBER 31,
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|||||||
2013
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2012
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|||||||
(UNAUDITED)
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||||||||
ASSETS
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||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS
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||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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57,066
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$
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13,416
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||||
Advanced commissions, net of an allowance of $350,000 and $0
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19,000
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300,750
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||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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632,638
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357,312
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||||||
Assets held for sale, net
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2,596,281
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-
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||||||
Total current assets
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3,304,985
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671,478
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||||||
FIXED ASSETS
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||||||||
EV charging stations, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,230,928 and $363,918, respectively
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4,050,342
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960,234
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||||||
Automobiles, net of accumulated depreciation of $32,496 and $15,292 respectively
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82,196
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99,400
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||||||
Office and computer equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $58,646 and $26,604, respectively
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41,044
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36,717
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||||||
Total fixed assets, net
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4,173,582
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1,096,351
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||||||
DEPOSITS
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42,275
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42,265
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||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
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3,996,450
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-
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||||||
GOODWILL
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1,509,376
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-
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||||||
OTHER ASSETS
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358,620
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232,727
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||||||
TOTAL ASSETS
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$
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13,385,288
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$
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2,042,821
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES
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||||||||
Current portion of note payable
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$
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330,428
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$
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12,105
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||||
Current portion of note payable related party
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120,000
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-
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||||||
Convertible note payable-related party, net of discount of $0 and $4,918
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-
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82
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||||||
Convertible note, net of discount of $0 and $168,567 respectively
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-
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122,433
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||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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4,607,438
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547,874
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||||||
Accrued interest- related party
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-
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5
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||||||
Warrants payable
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309,000
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-
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||||||
Current portion of deferred revenue
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1,648,296
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19,996
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||||||
Current portion of deferred rent
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12,757
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9,731
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||||||
Liabilities held for sale
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2,922,564
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-
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||||||
Total current liabilities
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9,950,483
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712,226
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||||||
DEFERRED REVENUE
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645,027
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34,747
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||||||
DEFERRED RENT
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10,503
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20,445
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||||||
NOTE PAYABLE
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188,401
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44,836
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||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES
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10,794,414
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812,254
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
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10,000
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10,000
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Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 0 and 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
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-
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1,000
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||||||
Common Stock, 500,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value; 57,409,360 and 42,434,705 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
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57,409
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42,435
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Additional paid-in capital
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40,546,159
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20,117,559
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Deficit accumulated during development stage
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(37,572,694
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)
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(18,940,427
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)
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Treasury stock, at cost
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(450,000 | ) | - | |||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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2,590,874
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1,230,567
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||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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$
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13,385,288
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$
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2,042,821
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three
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For the Three
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Months Ended
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Months Ended
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September 30, 2013
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September 30, 2012
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Revenues
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||||||||
Service fees
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$ | 40,863 | $ | 4,589 | ||||
Grant revenue
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48,303 | - | ||||||
Sales
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- | 4,254 | ||||||
TOTAL REVENUE
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89,166 | 8,843 | ||||||
Costs
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||||||||
Cost of services
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39,662 | 3,893 | ||||||
Cost of sales
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- | 3,145 | ||||||
TOTAL COST OF REVENUE
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39,662 | 7,038 | ||||||
Gross profit
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49,504 | 1,805 | ||||||
Operating expenses
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||||||||
Compensation
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5,518,814 | 658,574 | ||||||
Other operating expenses
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291,559 | 117,479 | ||||||
General and administrative
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1,350,076 | 385,814 | ||||||
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
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7,160,449 | 1,161,867 | ||||||
Loss from operations
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(7,110,945 | ) | (1,160,062 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense)
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||||||||
Interest expense, net
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(16,729 | ) | (6,467 | ) | ||||
Debt conversion expense
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(687,286 | ) | - | |||||
Provision for warrant liability
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(122,000 | ) | - | |||||
Total other (expense)
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(826,015 | ) | (6,467 | ) | ||||
Net loss
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$ | (7,936,960 | ) | $ | (1,166,529 | ) | ||
Deemed dividend to Series B shareholder upon conversion to common stock and warrants
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(2,831,830 | ) | - | |||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
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$ | (10,768,790 | ) | $ | (1,166,529 | ) | ||
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted
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$ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic & diluted
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55,941,419 | 40,996,444 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(UNAUDITED)
For the Period
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From
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For the Nine
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For the Nine
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September 3, 2009
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||||||||||
Months Ended
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Months Ended
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(Inception) to
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September 30, 2013
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September 30, 2012
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September 30, 2013
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Revenues
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Service fees
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$
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83,666
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$
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10,604
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$
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103,208
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||||||
Grant revenue
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86,052
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-
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91,647
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Sales
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12,762
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235,726
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307,978
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TOTAL REVENUE
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182,480
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246,330
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502,833
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Costs
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||||||||||||
Cost of services
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86,380
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5,683
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92,633
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Cost of sales
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7,710
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190,201
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262,596
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TOTAL COST OF REVENUE
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94,090
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195,884
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355,229
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Gross profit
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88,390
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50,446
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147,604
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Operating expenses
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Compensation
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9,824,287
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1,774,531
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21,048,040
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Other operating expenses
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565,903
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421,699
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1,844,579
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|||||||||
General and administrative
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4,242,798
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1,444,758
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10,296,403
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
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14,632,988
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3,640,988
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33,189,022
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Loss from operations
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(14,544,598
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)
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(3,590,542
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)
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(33,041,418
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)
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||||||
Other income (expense)
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||||||||||||
Interest expense, net
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(38,213
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)
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(7,009
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)
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(102,211
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)
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||||||
Loss on exchange of warrants for common stock
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-
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-
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(485,000
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)
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||||||||
Amortization of discount on convertible debt
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(126,783
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)
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-
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(266,609
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)
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|||||||
Loss on settlement of accounts payable for common stock
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(47,856
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)
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-
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(47,856
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)
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|||||||
Loss on payment convertible notes payable
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(46,701
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)
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-
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(46,701
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)
|
|||||||
Debt conversion expense
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(687,286
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)
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-
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(687,286
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)
|
|||||||
Provision for warrant liability
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(309,000
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)
|
-
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(309,000
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)
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|||||||
Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability
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-
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-
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245,217
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|||||||||
Total other (expense)
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(1,255,839
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)
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(7,009
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)
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(1,699,446
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)
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||||||
Net loss
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(15,800,437
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)
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(3,597,551
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)
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(34,740,864
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)
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||||||
Deemed dividend to Series B shareholder upon conversion to common stock and warrants
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(2,831,830
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)
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-
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(2,831,830
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)
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|||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
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$
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(18,632,267
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)
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$
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(3,597,551
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)
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$
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(37,572,694
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)
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted
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$
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(0.37
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)
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$
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(0.09
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)
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||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic & diluted
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50,960,584
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39,850,937
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
(Unaudited)
Deficit Accumulated
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Total
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred-A
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Preferred-A
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Preferred-B
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Preferred-B
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Common
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Common
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Additional
Paid-in
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during the Development
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Treasury
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Stockholders
Equity
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Capital
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Stage
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Stock
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(Deficit)
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2012
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10,000,000
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$
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10,000
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1,000,000
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$
|
1,000
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42,434,705
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$
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42,435
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$
|
20,117,559
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$
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(18,940,427
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)
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$
|
-
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$
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1,230,567
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||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of common stock
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7,540,000
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7,540
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796,213
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803,753
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of warrants in conjunction with sale of common stock
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2,160,942
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2,160,942
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for compensation and services
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1,849,218
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1,849
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2,428,861
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2,430,710
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for director compensation
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100,000
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100
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145,400
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145,500
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for software development
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113,636
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114
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149,886
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150,000
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants and options issued for compensation and services
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7,910,076
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7,910,076
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of Series B preferred stock into common stock and warrants
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(1,000,000)
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(1,000)
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2,500,000
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2,500
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(1,500)
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-
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deemed dividend on Series B Preferred shares converted into common shares and warrants
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2,831,830
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(2,831,830)
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-
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of notes payable into common stock and warrants
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330,000
|
330
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852,161
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852,491
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for acquisition
|
2,541,801
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2,541
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3,154,731
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3,157,272
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock at cost
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(450,000)
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(450,000)
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss
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(15,800,437
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)
|
(15,800,437
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)
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2013
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10,000,000
|
$
|
10,000
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
57,409,360
|
$
|
57,409
|
$
|
40,546,159
|
$
|
(37,572,694
|
)
|
$
|
(450,000)
|
$
|
2,590,874
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the
Period from
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September 3, 2009
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||||||||||||
For the Nine Months Ended
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(Inception) to
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September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
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||||||||||
2013
|
2012
|
2013
|
||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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||||||||||||
Net loss
|
$
|
(15,800,437
|
)
|
$
|
(3,597,551
|
)
|
$
|
(34,740,864
|
)
|
|||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
|
||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
|
1,401,014
|
174,387
|
1,819,499
|
|||||||||
Amortization of discount on convertible notes payable
|
126,783
|
5,318
|
266,609
|
|||||||||
Loss on common stock issued in exchange for extinguishment of warrants
|
-
|
-
|
485,000
|
|||||||||
Gain on change in fair value of derivative liability
|
-
|
-
|
(245,217
|
)
|
||||||||
Non-cash compensation
|
||||||||||||
Common stock issued for services and incentive fees
|
2,281,905
|
1,141,183
|
13,178,363
|
|||||||||
Warrants and options issued for services and incentive fees
|
7,910,076
|
379,514
|
8,753,975
|
|||||||||
Provision for loss on advanced commissions
|
350,000
|
-
|
350,000
|
|||||||||
Loss on settlement of accounts payable for stock
|
47,856
|
-
|
47,856
|
|||||||||
Loss on repayment of convertible notes payable
|
46,701
|
-
|
46,701
|
|||||||||
Provision for warrant liability
|
309,000
|
-
|
309,000
|
|||||||||
Debt conversion expense
|
687,286
|
-
|
687,286
|
|||||||||
Return of common due to arbitration
|
(371,250
|
)
|
-
|
(371,250
|
)
|
|||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
||||||||||||
Inventory
|
-
|
-
|
(72,768
|
)
|
||||||||
Advanced commissions
|
(68,250
|
)
|
(102,000
|
)
|
(369,000
|
)
|
||||||
Deposits
|
(10
|
)
|
(35,821
|
)
|
(33,967
|
)
|
||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
(66,411)
|
(232,678
|
)
|
(133,614
|
)
|
|||||||
Other assets
|
21,836
|
(31,003
|
)
|
16,323
|
||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
|
1,079,058
|
205,963
|
1,651,968
|
|||||||||
Deferred rent
|
(6,916
|
)
|
32,073
|
23,260
|
||||||||
Deferred revenue
|
833,153
|
-
|
887,896
|
|||||||||
Accrued interest-related party
|
(5
|
)
|
(40
|
)
|
4,480
|
|||||||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
|
(1,218,611
|
)
|
(2,060,655
|
)
|
(7,438,465
|
)
|
||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
|
||||||||||||
Purchase of accounts receivable
|
(163,292
|
)
|
-
|
(163,292
|
)
|
|||||||
Purchase of office and computer equipment
|
(1,177
|
)
|
(12,654
|
)
|
(64,498
|
)
|
||||||
Purchase of automobile
|
-
|
(50,000
|
)
|
(50,000
|
)
|
|||||||
Purchase of EV stations
|
(967,281
|
)
|
(583,771
|
)
|
(2,224,286
|
)
|
||||||
Cash from acquisitions in excess of amount paid
|
9,345
|
-
|
9,345
|
|||||||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
|
(1,122,405
|
)
|
(646,425
|
)
|
(2,492,731
|
)
|
||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
|
||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
|
145,000
|
65,000
|
541,000
|
|||||||||
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock
|
-
|
900,000
|
900,000
|
|||||||||
Sale of common stock, net of issuance costs
|
2,964,695
|
1,360,000
|
9,280,043
|
|||||||||
Payment of notes and convertible notes payable
|
(725,029
|
)
|
(4,816
|
)
|
(732,781
|
)
|
||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
2,384,666
|
2,320,184
|
9,988,262
|
|||||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH
|
43,650
|
(386,896
|
)
|
57,066
|
||||||||
CASH AT THE BEGINNING OF PERIOD
|
13,416
|
406,859
|
-
|
|||||||||
CASH AT END OF PERIOD
|
$
|
57,066
|
$
|
19,963
|
$
|
57,066
|
||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||||||
Cash Paid For:
|
||||||||||||
Interest expenses
|
$
|
36,213
|
$
|
1,263
|
$
|
38,248
|
||||||
Income taxes
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||||
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||||||
Common stock issued for debt and accrued interest
|
$
|
852,491
|
$
|
3,823
|
$
|
1,530,877
|
||||||
Beneficial conversion feature of notes payable and related warrants issued
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
63,818
|
$
|
276,926
|
||||||
Inventory reclassified to electric car charging stations
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
72,768
|
||||||
Conversion of preferred shares into common shares and warrants
|
$
|
1,500
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
1,500
|
||||||
Issuance of warrants in consideration of equity investment
|
$
|
1,195,888
|
$
|
273,697
|
$
|
1,469,585
|
||||||
Conversion of notes payable into common stock and warrants
|
$
|
165,205
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
165,205
|
||||||
Common stock issued for settlement of accounts payable
|
$
|
213,331
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
238,331
|
||||||
Note payable for purchase of automobile
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
64,693
|
$
|
64,693
|
||||||
Purchase of software development for common stock
|
$
|
150,000
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
150,000
|
||||||
Purchase of accounts receivable for common stock
|
$
|
127,941
|
-
|
127,941
|
||||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock at cost
|
$
|
450,000
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
450,000
|
||||||
Issuance of common stock for acquisition
|
$
|
3,750,000
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
3,750,000
|
||||||
Issuance of note payable for acquisition
|
$
|
1,005,918
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
1,005,918
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
September 30, 2013
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION
Car Charging Group Inc. (“CCGI”) was incorporated on October 3, 2006 under the laws of the State of Nevada as New Image Concepts, Inc. On November 20, 2009, New Image Concepts, Inc. changed its name to Car Charging Group, Inc.
Car Charging, Inc., was incorporated as a Delaware corporation on September 3, 2009. Car Charging Inc. was created to develop electric charging service facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) automobile market. Pursuant to its business plan, Car Charging Inc. (or its affiliates) acquires and installs EV charging stations, and shares servicing fees received from customers that use the charging stations with the property owner(s), on a property by property basis. Additionally, the Company sells hardware to others. Car Charging, Inc., therefore, enters into individual arrangements for this purpose with various property owners, which may include cities, counties, garage operators, hospitals, multi-family properties, shopping-malls and facility owner/operators.
During February 2011, the Shareholders and Board of Directors authorized a decrease of issued and outstanding common stock, in the form of a reverse stock-split, on a one-for-fifty (1:50) basis (the “Reverse Stock-Split”). There was no change to the authorized amount of shares or to the par value. All share and per share amounts included in the consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Reverse Stock-Split.
Merger
On December 7, 2009, CCGI entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Agreement”) among CCGI and Car Charging, Inc. (“CCI”)
Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, CCGI agreed to issue an aggregate of 10,000,000 restricted shares of CCGI's common stock and 10,000,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to the CCI Shareholders in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of CCI.
The merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and recapitalization. CCI is the acquirer for accounting purposes and CCGI is the issuer. Accordingly, CCGI’s historical financial statements for periods prior to the acquisition become those of the acquirer retroactively restated for the equivalent number of shares issued in the merger. Operations prior to the merger are those of CCI. From inception on September 3, 2009 until the merger date, December 7, 2009, CCI had minimal operations with no revenues. Earnings per share for the period prior to the merger are restated to reflect the equivalent number of shares outstanding.
ACQUISITIONS
The consolidated financial statements consist of CCGI and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Beam Charging LLC, EV Pass LLC and 350Green LLC. Beam Charging LLC was acquired on February 26, 2013, EV Pass LLC was acquired on April 3, 2013 and 350Green LLC was acquired on April 22, 2013. Accordingly, the operating results of these businesses are included from their respective acquisition dates. They are collectively referred to herein as the “Company” or “Car Charging.” All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2012 and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on April 16, 2013.
DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
The Company is a development stage company as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915-10 “Development Stage Entities.” The Company is still devoting substantially all of its efforts on establishing the business and developing revenue generating opportunities through its planned principal operations. In the latter half of 2011, the Company’s principal sales operations began, however the Company has not recognized significant revenues during the subsequent period through September 30, 2013. All losses accumulated since inceptions have been considered as part of the Company’s development stage activities.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
7
LIQUIDITY
Historically, the Company has been dependent on debt and equity raised from individual investors to sustain its operations. The Company’s product has not been placed in enough locations nor have a sufficient number of plug-in electric vehicles been sold that utilize public charging stations to generate significant revenue. The Company has incurred recurring losses and used cash for operating activities and has negative working capital as of September 30, 2013. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $37,572,694. In addition, as of September 30, 2013, the Company had a net working capital deficit of $6,645,498. Management intends to raise additional funds in an equity financing transaction during the three months ending December 31, 2013.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing at the level needed for long-term operations or on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is not successful in obtaining sufficient financing, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents in both the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company has cash on deposit in several financial institutions which, at times, may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits. Management has deemed this a normal business risk.
EV CHARGING STATIONS
EV charging stations represent the depreciable cost of charging devices that have been installed on the premises of participating owner/operator properties. They are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of three years. Upon sale, replacement or retirement, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company held approximately $1,604,000 and $218,000 in EV charging stations that were not placed in service as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Company will begin depreciating this equipment when installation is substantially complete. Depreciation for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $590,686, $70,944, $1,195,445, $154,328 and $1,559,363 respectively. The amounts for 2013 and September 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 include depreciation expense applicable to assets held for sale.
While the Company’s primary strategy is to earn revenue through the installation of EV charging stations, the Company will sell EV charging stations on occasion when the opportunity presents itself.
AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of five years. Upon sale or retirement of automobiles, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s electrically-charged enabled automobile was placed in service in May 2012. Depreciation for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $5,735, $5,735 $17,204, $9,558 and $32,496 respectively.
OFFICE AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
Office and computer equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on the straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of five years. Upon sale or retirement, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Depreciation for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $16,095, $3,060, $32,041, $8,733 and $58,646, respectively.
8
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company has adopted paragraph 360-10-35-17 of the FASB ASC for its long-lived assets. The Company’s long-lived assets, which include EV charging stations, office and computer equipment, automobile, intangible assets, and security deposits, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.
The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related long-lived asset or group of long-lived assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives. The Company determined that there were no impairments of long-lived assets as of September 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company accounts for the fair value of intangible assets acquired as a result of the acquisition transactions completed during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013, pending finalization of a valuation, in the following manner :
Estimated Useful Life
|
||
Provider agreements for locations awaiting installation of EV charging stations
|
7 – 10 years
|
|
Awarded government grants for installation of EV charging stations
|
Upon invoicing grantor
|
|
Trademark
|
Indefinite
|
|
Present value of EV charging stations to be acquired in October 2016
|
Commencing in October 2016 and over the estimated remaining useful life at such time
|
|
|
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of the intangible and net tangible assets acquired in business combinations. The Company is required to assess the carrying value of its reporting units that contain goodwill at least on an annual basis. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the businesses, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, and determination of the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or conclusions on goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. There have been no goodwill impairments through September 30, 2013.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company evaluates its convertible debt, warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 810-10-05-4 and paragraph 815-40-25 of the FASB ASC. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and then that fair value is reclassified to equity.
In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.
The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
9
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted market prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within Level 1, which are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. The Company’s notes and convertible notes payable approximates the fair value of such instrument based upon management’s best estimate of interest rates that would be available to the Company for similar financial arrangement at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
The Company revalues its derivative liability at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations that are attributable to the change in the fair value of the derivative liability. The Company has no other assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Accordingly, when a customer completes use of a charging station, the service can be deemed rendered and revenue is recognized based on the time duration of the session or the kilowatt hours drawn during the session. Sales of EV stations are recognized upon shipment to the customer, F.O.B. shipping point.
Governmental grants and rebates pertaining to expense reimbursement are recognized as income when the related expense is incurred. Government grants and rebates related to EV charging stations and their installation are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with the recognition of the related depreciation expense of the related asset over their useful lives.
The Company entered into a joint marketing agreement with Nissan North America for which among other matters requires the Company to build, own, operate and maintain a network of 48 fast chargers throughout the United States and create an auto dealer network promotion and referral program so as to facilitate sales of electric vehicles to their potential customers. Payments received under the agreement on March 29, 2013 of $782,880 are deferred and will be recognized ratably over the life of the chargers. The Company identified the obligation to install and maintain the chargers and the obligation to create a referral and promotion program as separate elements under the agreement but determined that they did not qualify as separate units of accounting for purposes of recognizing revenue. The multiple deliverables are not separate units of accounting because Nissan North America has not delineated specific amounts of the revenue to particular elements of the agreement and the Company is unable to estimate the fair value or the selling price of the respective deliverables. The Company is required to install the network by December 31, 2013. None of the fast chargers have been installed as of September 30, 2013 and therefore no revenue has been recognized. Nissan reserves the right of full remedies under the law in the event the chargers are not installed by the required deadline.
For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period of September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013, the Company recognized $48,303, $0, $86,052, $0 and $91,647, respectively, of grant revenue.
10
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION FOR OBTAINING EMPLOYEE SERVICES
Stock based awards granted to employees have been appropriately accounted for as required by ASC topic 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation” (“ASC topic 718”). Under ASC topic 718 share based awards are valued at fair value on the date of grant, and that fair value is recognized over the requisite service period. The Company values its stock based awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS ISSUED TO PARTIES OTHER THAN EMPLOYEES FOR ACQUIRING GOODS OR SERVICES
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to parties other than employees for acquiring goods or services under guidance of section 505-50-30 of the FASB ASC. Pursuant to FASB ASC Section 505-50-30, all transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The measurement date used to determine the fair value of the equity instrument issued is the earlier of the date on which the performance is complete or the date on which it is probable that performance will occur. The equity instrument is remeasured each reporting period until a measurement date is reached.
ADVERTISING
The Company expenses non-direct advertising as incurred. Total advertising expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $0, $53, $0 and $128 and $12,124, respectively.
INCOME TAXES
The Company follows Section 740-10-30 of the FASB ASC, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company has a deferred tax asset for which a full valuation allowance has been applied as the utilization of such tax benefit is not more likely than not at this time
The Company adopted section 740-10-25 of the FASB ASC (“Section 740-10-25”). Section 740-10-25 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under Section 740-10-25, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Section 740-10-25 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Company has open tax years going back to inception (2009) until 2012 which may be subject to audit. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on uncertain tax positions in interest expense in Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.
11
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Net loss per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB ASC. Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period.
At September 30, 2013, the potentially dilutive securities included 48.1 million shares reserved for the convertible preferred stock, and the exercise of outstanding warrants and options which were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share as they are anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2012, the potentially dilutive securities included 37.1 million shares reserved for the conversion of convertible preferred stock, and the exercise of outstanding warrants which were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share as they are anti-dilutive.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB ASC to report accounting for contingencies. Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard-setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of these proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
12
3. ACQUSITIONS
BEAM LLC ACQUISITION
On February 26, 2013, the Company, entered into an equity exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, Beam Acquisition LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Beam Acquisition”), Beam Charging LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Beam”), and Manhattan Charging LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Manhattan Charging”), Eric L’Esperance (“L’Esperance”), and Andrew Shapiro (“Shapiro” and together with Manhattan Charging, L’Esperance and the individual members of Manhattan Charging LLC, the “Beam Members”). The Company had previously entered into an agreement, dated December 31, 2012, (the “Initial Agreement”) with Beam Acquisition and Manhattan Charging, pursuant to which Beam Acquisition acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in Beam in exchange for 1,265,822 restricted shares (the “Exchange Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”) valued at $1,645,569, valued based on the market price on the date of issuance, subject to certain conditions to be met. In the Exchange Agreement and after the conditions had been met, the Company, through Beam Acquisition, further identified the specific terms under which it acquired all of the outstanding membership interests of Beam and Beam became a wholly owned subsidiary of Beam Acquisition (the “Equity Exchange”).
As part of the Equity Exchange, the Company issued an aggregate amount of $461,150 of promissory notes (the “Promissory Notes”) to Manhattan Charging and paid $38,850 in transaction costs. The Promissory Notes accrue interest at a rate of 6% per annum on the aggregate principal amount, and was paid on April 15, 2013 (the “Maturity Date”).
Prior to the Equity Exchange, the Company entered into an Assignment of Promissory Note (the “Note Assignment”) with certain creditors of Beam (the “Creditors”), pursuant to which the Creditors sold to the Company two certain secured promissory notes (the “Notes”) totaling an aggregate principal amount of $130,000 and accrued interest of $33,292. In connection with the Note Assignment, the Company entered into an Amendment to the Promissory Note (the “Note Amendment”). Pursuant to the Note Amendment, the Notes held by the Company accrue interest at a rate of 8% per annum on the aggregate principal amount, payable on February 26, 2016. The Notes are secured by a lien on and continuing security interest in all of the Beam assets as described in the Note Amendment.
The Company acquired Beam in order to expand its presence in the New York City market and has accounted for the transaction as a business combination. Pending the finalization of a valuation, the following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the closing date:
February 26,
2013
|
||||
Cash
|
$
|
69
|
||
Fixed assets, net
|
489,155
|
|||
Amortizable intangible assets
|
1,467,000
|
|||
Current liabilities
|
(631,945
|
)
|
||
Net identifiable assets
|
1,324,279
|
|||
Goodwill
|
782,440
|
|||
Total consideration given
|
$
|
2,106,719
|
Acquisition related costs consisting of commission expense of $18,000 and legal fees of $20,850 are reflected as compensation and general and administrative expenses, respectively on the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
The fair value of intangible assets at February 26, 2013 pending finalization of a valuation consist of the following:
February 26,
2013
|
||||
Provider agreements for locations awaiting installation of EV charging stations
|
$
|
829,000
|
||
Awarded government grants for installation of EV charging stations
|
638,000
|
|||
$
|
1,467,000
|
The Exchange Agreement provided for an anti-dilution benefit to former members of Beam whereby until such time as a former member sells or disposes of all of his Company common shares of stock, any Triggering Event, as defined by the Agreement, whereby the issue price of the Company stock is below $1.58 shall cause the Company to issue a warrant to each former member to purchase an additional number of Company common shares at the Triggering Event price so as to preserve such Beam Member’s pre-Triggering Event percentage ownership in the Company. From a historical perspective, the Company has raised capital through the issuance of stock and issued stock, options and warrants for services and compensation on a frequent basis since inception at various prices, differing vesting periods and differing expiration dates. The Company has recorded warrants payable and a provision for warrants payable of $309,000 representing the fair value of the warrants, based on the Black Scholes valuation model, that would have been issued based on the Triggering Events occurring during the period of February 26, 2013 through September 30, 2013. The Company can not estimate how long the former members will hold their stock, what market conditions will be when stock is sold and or when stock, options or warrants will be issued and under what terms of issuance as of the date of the acquisition. It is for those reasons, that the Company cannot estimate the amount of additional consideration associated with the anti-dilution benefit. The Company will continue to record warrants payables based on the occurrence of Triggering Events. The Company estimates the Beam liability based on Black Scholes inputs and recorded the fair value of the warrants to be issued as of September 30, 2013. The measurement is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, which “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (ASU Topic 820-10-35) refers to as Level 3 inputs. The Company added $309,000 of level 3 liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 due to the Beam acquisition and subsequent triggering events that merited warrant issuances.
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Synapse Acquisition
On April 3, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company, entered into an equity exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, EV Pass, LLC, a New York limited liability company (“EV Pass”) and Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc., a New York non-profit corporation (“Synapse”) pursuant to which the Company acquired from Synapse (i) all of the outstanding membership interests in EV Pass; (ii) the right to operate, maintain and receive revenue from 68 charging stations located throughout Central New York State (“CNY”) in exchange for 671,141 shares (the “Exchange Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”) valued at $791,946 valued based on the market value on the issuance date of the stock; and (iii) title to the registered trademark “EV Pass” (the “Equity Exchange”).
As part of the Equity Exchange, the Company made a cash payment of $25,000 to Synapse, on the Closing Date and $75,000 was issued in the form of a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”). The Promissory Note does not bear interest and is payable in three installment payments of $25,000 on each subsequent three month anniversary of the Closing Date.
On the Closing Date, the parties also executed (i) a Revenue Sharing Agreement wherein the Company agreed to pay Synapse 3.6% of the net revenues earned from all current and future charging units installed at any of the 68 CNY locations and (ii) a Bleed-Out Agreement pursuant to which Synapse agreed to limit its total daily trading of the Common Stock to no more than 5% of the total daily trading volume of the Company’s shares.
The Company purchased the assets of EV Pass to expand its presence in central New York State and is accounting for the transaction as a purchase of a collection of assets and liabilities. Pending the finalization of a valuation, the following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the closing date:
April 3, 2013
|
||||
Cash
|
$
|
652
|
||
Intangible assets
|
891,408
|
|||
Current liabilities
|
(114
|
)
|
||
Net identifiable assets
|
891,946
|
|||
Total consideration given
|
$
|
891,946
|
There were no acquisition costs associated with this transaction.
The fair value of intangible assets pending finalization of a third party valuation at April 3, 2013 consist of the following:
April 3, 2013
|
||||
Provider agreements for locations awaiting installation of EV charging stations
|
$
|
441,408
|
||
Trademark
|
300,000
|
|||
Present value of EV charging stations to be acquired in October 2016
|
150,000
|
|||
|
$
|
891,408
|
350Green Acquisition
On April 22, 2013 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into an addendum (the “Addendum”) to an equity exchange agreement, dated March 8, 2013 (the “Exchange Agreement ”), by and among the Company, 350 Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“CCGI Sub”), 350 Green, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company (“350 Green”), Mariana Gerzanych (“Gerzanych”), and Timothy Mason (“Mason” and, together with Gerzanych, the “350 Members”) for the acquisition of 350 Green.
350 Green operates a scalable network of plug-in electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations across the U.S. It distributes its stations by partnering with retail hosts at select, high-traffic shopping centers and other places where EV drivers live and work, to create an expansive and convenient network of EV charging locations. The Company undertook the acquisition to expand its footprint of deployed EV charging stations.
Pursuant to the Addendum, the Company (through CCGI Sub) acquired all the membership interests of 350 Green from the 350 Members in exchange for $1,164,525 of which: (a) $719,757, valued at the market price on the date of issuance, was paid in the form of 604,838 unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 (such shares, the “Exchange Shares”), and (b) $500,000 was paid in the form of a promissory note (the “Promissory Note”) payable to the 350 Members (the “Equity Exchange”). The Promissory Note does not bear interest and is payable in the following installments: (i) a payment of $10,000 on the Closing Date, (ii) an additional $10,000 payment on the thirty (30) day anniversary of the Closing Date, and (iii) monthly installments in the amount of $20,000 thereafter until paid in full. Based on the life of the note, the Company imputed interest at 12% per annum and recorded the note at its present value of $444,768 on the date of issuance. The Company has made payments of principal and interest totaling $100,000 as of September 30, 2013.
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In connection with the Equity Exchange, the Company entered into a right of first refusal agreement (the “ROFR Agreement”) between the Company and the 350 Members pursuant to which the Company obtained a right of first refusal to participate in any and all EV charging and infrastructure related business opportunities presented to the 350 Members for one (1) year following the Closing Date. If the Company participates in business opportunities presented to it by the 350 Members pursuant to the ROFR Agreement that results in the Company installing EV charging stations (each an “EV Station”), the Company shall pay the 350 Members $250 for the first station, $125 for each additional EV Station, and 1% of any revenues generated by each EV Station for five (5) years from date of installation. The 350 Members are not currently, and will not be, affiliated with, nor employees of, the Company in any way in the future.
On October 19, 2010, 350 Green was awarded a grant from the City of Chicago to install and maintain an EV charging network throughout the city pursuant to a grant agreement (the “Grant”). On or about June 14, 2012, the City of Chicago delivered a Notice of Default to 350 Green citing, among other deficiencies, that all work had stopped on the Grant project because of 350 Green’s failure to pay its subcontractors and that 350 Green had made misrepresentations with regard to such payments and financial obligations. On February 5, 2013, the Company and the City of Chicago accepted a Preliminary Terms of Approval of Transfer of Grant Agreement (the “Terms of Approval”) that set forth (i) that the Company will be allowed to receive assignment of the Grant if it, among other criteria, settles all of the outstanding claims by the unpaid subcontractors and finishes the Grant project pursuant to a revised scope and budget and (ii) that the City of Chicago will release 350 Green and the Company from any and all liability with respect to misrepresentations regarding payments and financial obligations made by 350 Green prior to the Closing Date. The 350 members will not receive a release as part of this settlement with the City of Chicago.
On March 1, 2013, the City of Chicago delivered approval of the Equity Exchange (the “Chicago Approval”).
On April 22, 2013, the Company acquired 350 Green, and 350 Green became a wholly-owned subsidiary of CCGI Sub.
The Company has accounted for the transaction as a business combination. Pending the finalization of a valuation, the following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the closing date:
April 22, 2013
|
||||
Cash
|
$
|
33,632
|
||
Fixed assets, net
|
4,137,166
|
|||
Amortizable intangible assets
|
1,792,133
|
|||
Current liabilities
|
(4,321,365
|
)
|
||
Deferred revenue
|
(2,527,402
|
)
|
||
Net identifiable liabilities
|
(885,836
|
)
|
||
Goodwill
|
2,050,361
|
|||
Total consideration given
|
$
|
1,164,525
|
Subsequent to the initial valuation of the preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the Company received two vendor invoices relating to matters prior to the acquisition date which had not been previously recorded resulting in an increase in goodwill of $107,566 to the initial goodwill recorded.
The fair value of intangible asset pending finalization of a valuation consists of provider agreements for locations awaiting installation of EV charging stations.
The revenues and net loss of the acquirees as of their respective acquisition dates included in the consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:
Car
Charging
Group Inc.
|
Beam
Charging
LLC
|
350 Green
LLC
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
Revenues
|
$
|
97,185
|
$
|
56,187
|
$
|
29,108
|
$
|
182,480
|
||||||||
Net Loss
|
$
|
(14,265,218 |
)
|
$
|
(576,040
|
)
|
$
|
(959,179
|
)
|
$
|
(15,800,437
|
)
|
The pro forma revenues and net loss of Car Charging Group, Inc. and the acquirees as if the acquisitions occurred as of January 1, 2013 and for the nine months ended ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:
Car
Charging
Group Inc.
|
Beam
Charging
LLC
|
350Green
LLC
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
Revenues
|
$
|
97,185
|
$
|
57,387
|
$
|
166,159
|
$
|
320,731
|
||||||||
Net Income (Loss)
|
$
|
(14,265,218
|
)
|
$
|
(612,831
|
)
|
$
|
(1,428, 181
|
)
|
$
|
(16,306,230
|
)
|
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The pro forma revenues and net loss of Car Charging Group, Inc. and the acquirees as if the acquisitions occurred as of January 1, 2012 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:
Car
Charging
Group Inc.
|
Beam
Charging
LLC
|
350 Green
LLC
|
Total
|
|||||||||||||
Revenues
|
$
|
246,330
|
$
|
1,126
|
$
|
405,748
|
$
|
653,204
|
||||||||
Net Loss
|
$
|
(3,597,551
|
)
|
$
|
(85,589
|
)
|
$
|
(1,876,401
|
)
|
$
|
(5,559,541
|
)
|
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE
On April 25, 2013, the Company filed an action against JNS Holdings Corporation (“JNS Holdings”) and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. (“JNS Power”, and, together with JNS Holdings, “JNS”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the “Court”), seeking to invalidate an Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 17, 2013 (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) between 350 Green and JNS Power based on, among other things, the pre-existence of the Equity Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, 350 Green purported to agree to the transfer of certain enumerated assets and liabilities to JNS Power (the “Assets and Liabilities”). On May 25, 2013, JNS Power filed a separate complaint against 350 Green seeking, among other things, specific performance of the Asset Purchase Agreement. The Court consolidated the two actions on or about June 26, 2013.
On September 24, 2013 the Court issued a ruling in the combined lawsuits of Car Charging Group, Inc. v. JNS Holdings Corporation, and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. v. 350 Green, LLC (the “Court Order”). The Court granted JNS’ motion for specific performance of the Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”). Pursuant to the Court Order, 350 Green is required to transfer the Assets and Liabilities to JNS and may be required to pay JNS’ costs and attorneys’ fees as well as indemnify JNS for certain costs incurred with regard to the Assets and Liabilities.
The Court Order does not transfer, amend or modify Car Charging Group, Inc.’s ownership of 350 Green; it only requires transfer of ownership of those certain Assets and Liabilities that were listed in the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between JNS and 350 Green. Car Charging Group, Inc. still owns all of 350 Green’s other assets, in states including, but not limited to: California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Utah, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Washington and Illinois. As of November 14, 2013, the assets have not been transferred to JNS as the parties are negotiating the specific assets to be transferred.
Closing of the APA is contingent upon a bill of sale which has not been approved by the parties. The net liabilities, $326,283, to be transferred upon a mutually approved bill of sale based on their respective fair values as of September 30, 2013 consisted of fixed assets, net of depreciation of $1,272,586 and goodwill of $1,323,425 and liabilities consisted of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,800,589 and deferred revenue of $1,121,975.
As a result of the above events, the Company assessed the carrying value of its goodwill on a qualitative basis for impairment and determined that no other adjustment for impairment would have been required. The Company will record the adjustment upon the transfer of the assets to JNS.
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4. PREPAID AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid and other current assets consist of the following at:
September 30,
2013
|
December 31,
2012
|
|||||||
Prepaid consulting fees
|
$
|
427,240
|
$
|
181,849
|
||||
Prepaid compensation
|
348,309
|
311,090
|
||||||
Receivable New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
|
15,502
|
-
|
||||||
Other prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
200,207
|
78,170
|
||||||
Subtotal
|
991,258
|
571,109
|
||||||
Less: non current portion
|
(358,620
|
)
|
(213,797
|
)
|
||||
Prepaid and other current assets
|
$
|
632,638
|
$
|
357,312
|
On October 22, 2012, the Company entered into a one year agreement with a firm to provide consulting services which included business development and capital raising functions. As consideration for such services, the firm received 150,000 fully vested shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $225,000 which is based on the market value on the date of issuance. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $13,562.
On December 6, 2012, the Company retained an individual to serve as chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors for three years. As part of the chairman’s compensation, the Company issued to him 200,000 fully vested shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $316,000 which is based on the market value on the date of issuance. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of the compensation was $232,306.
On January 11, 2013, the Company retained an individual to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for three years. As part of the individual’s compensation, the Company issued to him 50,000 fully vested shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $74,500 which is based on the market value on the date of issuance under the 2013 Omnibus Plan. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of the compensation was $56,674.
On January 14, 2013, the Company entered into a contract with a firm to provide strategic planning consulting services over a year. The Company issued 250,000 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.49 per share, for a total value of $372,500 which is based on the market value on the date of issuance, covering the year ended January 14, 2014. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $108,178.
On February 19, 2013, the Company retained an individual to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for three years subject to the Board of Directors approval. As part of the agreement and the individual’s compensation, the Company was obligated to issue him fully vested 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $71,000 which is based on the market value on the date of issuance under the 2013 Omnibus Plan. The Company’s Board of Directors did not approve his appointment to the Board of Directors until April 3, 2013 in conjunction with the Company’s acquisition of EV Pass LLC. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $59,329.
On July 3, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with a firm to serve as a financial advisor in connection with a financing transaction. In compliance with the agreement, the Company issued 225,000 shares of its common stock; 125,000 shares on the date of the agreement valued at $162,500 based on the market price of $1.30 per share on the date of issuance and 100,000 shares on September 3, 2013 valued at $128,000 based on the market price of $1.28 per share on the date of issuance. In conjunction with the agreement, the Company is required to issue an additional 100,000 shares of its common stock on October 3, 2013 which it issued on November 8, 2013 valued at $122,000 based on a market price of $1.22 per share on the date of issuance. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $290,500. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice. The aforementioned shares will be expensed for services rendered in the fourth quarter of 2013.
On August 12, 2013 the Company retained a firm to provide the Company with management advisory services over a year. As part of the agreement the Company issued 3,000 shares of its common stock to the firm and 7,000 shares of its common stock to a principal of the firm; each at $1.50 per share and valued at $15,000 in aggregate which is based on the market value on the date of issuance. The expense will be recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $15,000.
The Company entered into an agreement with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (“NYSERDA’) to install 58 EV units by December 31, 2013. The Company has a billed receivable from NYSERDA for $15,502 for services performed in conjunction with the agreement as of September 30, 2013.
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5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets as of September 30, 2013 consist of the following:
Provider agreements for locations awaiting installation of EV charging stations
|
$ | 3,062,541 | ||
Awarded government grants for installation of charging stations
|
638,000 | |||
Trademark
|
300,000 | |||
Present value of EV charging stations to be acquired in October 2016
|
150,000 | |||
Total
|
$ | 4,150,541 | ||
Less accumulated amortization at September 30, 2013
|
(154,091 | ) | ||
Balance at September 30, 2013
|
$ | 3,996,450 |
The Company had no intangible assets as of December 31, 2012.
Expected amortization expense pertaining to intangible assets over the five year period ending December 31, 2018 and thereafter is as follows:
Year ending December 31,:
|
||||
2013 (remaining three months)
|
$
|
288,158
|
||
2014
|
534,704
|
|||
2015
|
623,148
|
|||
2016
|
977,414
|
|||
2017
|
640,480
|
|||
2018 and thereafter
|
932,546
|
|||
Total
|
$
|
3,996,450
|
6. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following at:
September 30,
2013
|
December 31,
2012
|
|||||||
Accounts payable
|
$
|
2,978,852
|
$
|
370,675
|
||||
Accrued wages
|
115,500
|
97,961
|
||||||
Accrued sales and payroll taxes
|
214,679
|
-
|
||||||
Accrued fees
|
1,293,854
|
72,038
|
||||||
Accrued interest expense
|
4,553
|
7,200
|
||||||
Total
|
$
|
4,607,438
|
$
|
547,874
|
Accrued fees consist primarily of fees owed to consultants, revenue share and electricity reimbursements to property owners where the EV chargers are situated.
In conjunction with the acquisition of 350Green, the 350Green vendor’s accounts payable was collateralized by 28 EV charging stations installed by 350Green in California and Maryland to be paid in monthly installments of $10,000. The vendor’s account payable was $126,141 at such time and is $66,141 as of September 30, 2013.
7. NOTES PAYABLE
CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
On September 14, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured $65,000 convertible note payable to an investor which bears interest at 12% per annum and is due with accrued interest on June 14, 2013 for working capital purposes. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to the investor to purchase 65,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until September 14, 2014. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrants on the date of the grant was estimated at $30,934 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 222% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.27%, (3) expected life of 2 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $32,884 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $63,818 on September 14, 2012. The note was paid in full with accrued interest thereon on March 5, 2013, resulting in full recognition in expense of the unamortized discount of $2,284.
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On October 10, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $100,000, to an investor, collateralized by all the assets of the Company, due April 10, 2013 with interest at 12% per annum for working capital purposes. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. The noteholder is entitled to be repaid $25,000 for every $1,000,000 raised in equity by the Company which the Company has not met. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to a stockholder to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until October 10, 2015. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrants on the date of the grant was estimated at $54,464 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 182% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.23%, (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $45,536 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $100,000 on October 10, 2012. As of June 30, 2013 the related debt discount was fully amortized but the note remained unpaid.
On October 12, 2012, the Company issued a convertible note in the amount of $50,000 to an investor, collateralized by all the assets of the Company, due April 12, 2013 with interest at 12% per annum for working capital purposes. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. The noteholder is entitled to be repaid $25,000 for every $1,000,000 raised in equity by the Company which the Company has not met. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to a stockholder to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until October 12, 2015. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrant on the date of the grant was estimated at $27,938 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 181% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.23%, (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $22,062 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $50,000 on October 12, 2012. As of June 30, 2013, the related debt discount was fully amortized but the note remained unpaid.
The noteholders pertaining to the October 10, 2012 and October 12, 2012 transactions have mutually agreed to enjoy equal rights as secured lenders under each of their respective notes and that neither shall have priority over the other.
On March 22, 2013, the holder of the $50,000 convertible note issued on October 12, 2012 assigned his interest and accrued interest thereon to the holder of the $100,000 convertible note issued on October 10, 2012. In August 2013, the Company and the holder of the $150,000 of past due convertible notes and approximately $15,000 of accrued interest, agreed to convert the note and accrued interest thereon at a conversion price of $0.50 per share thereby issuing 330,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and an additional warrant for 330,000 shares of common stock exercisable at $2.25 per share which vests immediately and expires on August 11, 2016. This agreement represents an inducement to convert original conversion feature of the notes and for which the fair value of the common stock and warrant issued exceed the fair value of the original conversion terms of the notes, related accrued interest exchanged resulting in a debt conversion expense of $687,286 which is recorded in Other income/(expense ) on the Statement of Operations. The amount allocated to the warrant based on the relative fair value of the warrant on the date of the grant was estimated at $360,428 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 137% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.61%, (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the common stock based on the relative fair value on the date of grant was $492,063.
On December 3, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured $20,000 convertible note payable to an investor which bears interest at 12% per annum and is due with accrued interest on June 3, 2013. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to a stockholder to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until December 3, 2014. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrant on the date of the grant was estimated at $10,049 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 124% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.18%, (3) expected life of 2 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $9,951 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $20,000 on December 3, 2012. The note was paid in full with accrued interest thereon on March 5, 2013, resulting in full recognition in expense of the unamortized discount of $9,891.
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On December 12, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured $56,000 convertible note payable to an investor which bears interest at 12% per annum and is due with accrued interest on June 12, 2013. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to a stockholder to purchase 56,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until December 12, 2014. The amount allocated to the warrant based on the relative fair value of the warrant on the date of the grant was estimated at $26,925 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 109% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.14%, (3) expected life of 2 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $29,075 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $56,000 on December 12, 2012. The note was paid in full with accrued interest thereon on March 5, 2013, resulting in a full recognition in expense of the unamortized discount of $30,462.
On December 28, 2012, the Company issued an unsecured $5,000 convertible note payable to the Chief Executive Officer which bears interest at 12% per annum and is due with accrued interest on June 28, 2013. The note is convertible, at the discretion of the holder into the Company’s common stock at the fixed rate of $1.00 per principal value for any unpaid principal and accrued interest thereon until the note is paid in full. In conjunction with the issuance of the note, the Company issued a warrant, to the Chief Executive Officer to purchase 5,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a $1.00 per share until December 28, 2014. The amount allocated to the warrant based on the relative fair value of the warrants on the date of the grant was estimated at $2,160 using a Black-Scholes valuation model under the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 107% based on historical volatility, (2) an interest rate of 0.15%, (3) expected life of 2 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The amount allocated to the beneficial conversion feature based on the relative fair value of the beneficial conversion feature of the convertible note on the date of issuance was estimated at $2,840 resulting in an aggregate debt discount of $5,000 on December 28, 2012. The note was paid in full with accrued interest of $56 thereon on January 31, 2013, resulting in full recognition in expense of the unamortized discount of $4,064.
Amortization expense related to the debt discount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 $0, $5,318, $126,783, $5,318 and $266,609, respectively, related to convertible notes payable.
NOTES PAYABLE
In connection with the purchase of an electrically charged enabled automobile by the Company in the first quarter, of 2012, the Company entered into a financing agreement. The five-year note, collateralized by the related asset, bears interest at 4.75% and requires minimum monthly payments, inclusive of interest, of $1,216 commencing in May 2012. The unpaid principal balance of the note as of September 30, 2013 is $47,917.
In May 2012, an individual lent Beam Charging LLC (“Beam”), $10,000 payable on demand and personally guaranteed by the then President of Beam. The debt remains unpaid as of September 30, 2013.
In conjunction with the acquisition of EV Pass in April 2013, the Company issued a non interest bearing $75,000 note, to be paid in three equal installments of $25,000 on each subsequent three month anniversary date of the note. The note is scheduled to be paid in full by November 3, 2013. The July 2013 payment was made in October 2013. The Company has not received a notice of default from the noteholder nor have any additional payments been made as of November 14, 2013.
In conjunction with the acquisition of 350Green, the Company issued a non interest bearing note to the former members of 350Green in the amount of $500,000 requiring a $10,000 payment at closing, a subsequent monthly payment of $10,000 and monthly payments of $20,000 thereafter until such time as the note is paid in full, circa May 2015. The Company imputed an interest rate of 12% to the note and recorded the debt at its present value on date of issuance of $444,768. The Company has paid $100,000 in aggregate principal and interest as of September 30, 2013. The unpaid principal balance of the note as of September 30, 2013 was $360,912. Additionally, the Company also assumed a $25,000 note payable with interest payable at 8% per annum due June 29, 2012 in conjunction with the 350Green acquisition. The Company has accrued interest of $3,008 as of September 30, 2013, however, no payments have been made as of November 14, 2013.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company issued seven unsecured notes to a shareholder totaling $145,000 with interest at 12% per annum and payable on demand for working capital purposes of which the Company had repaid the shareholder two notes totaling $25,108 inclusive of accrued interest thereon. The CEO of the Company has had numerous financial dealings with the lender over the years, including personal and business loans and investments. The unpaid balance of the notes, inclusive of accrued interest of $1,545 as of September 30, 2013 is $121,545.
Future minimum monthly note payments, exclusive of interest, by year as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:
Year
|
Amount
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2014
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$
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450,428
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2015
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166,205
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2016
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13,821
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2017
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8,375
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Total
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$
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638,829
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Total interest expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $16,729, $6,467, $38,213, $7,009 and $102,211, respectively.
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8. COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENTS
SUBSCRIPTION WARRANTS
In connection with a private offering initiated on January 28, 2013, the Company issued 4,990,000 shares of its common stock and issued warrants to purchase 4,990,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share to 14 accredited investors during the period of January 28, 2013 through June 11, 2013 for $2,208,000, net of issuance costs of $242,000. The warrants expire three years from the date of issuance and vest immediately. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrants issued was estimated at approximately $1,772,320 using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of ranging from 140% - 467% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.35% - 0.42%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the options was determined based on the respective closing price on the dates of the grants.
In connection with a private offering during the period of July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 the Company issued 2,550,000 shares of its common stock valued at $368,073 and warrants to purchase 2,550,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share which vest immediately and expire three years from date of issuance. The Company had received a total of $756,695, net of issuance costs. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrants issued was estimated at approximately $388,622 using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of ranging from 138% - 142% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.48% - 0.82%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the warrants was determined based on the respective closing price on the dates of the grant.
COMPENSATION AND SERVICE WARRANTS AND OPTIONS
On November 30, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors and a majority of the Company’s shareholders approved the Company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). On January 11, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”, collectively “the Plans”). The 2013 Plan was approved by a majority of the Company’s shareholders on February 13, 2013. The Plans enable the Company to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock and dividend equivalent rights to associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company and its affiliates, and to improve the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success depend, by providing such persons with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the Company. Stock options granted under the Plan may be Non-Qualified Stock Options or Incentive Stock Options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside directors and any consultants or advisers providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases be Non-Qualified Stock Options. The Plans are to be administered by the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The option price must be at least 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant and if issued to a 10% or greater shareholder must be 110% of the fair market value on the date of the grant. The aggregate maximum number of shares of Common Stock for which stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the Plan is 5,000,000 each, adjusted as provided in Section 11 of the Plan. The Plans expires on December 1, 2014 and December 1, 2015, respectively. In conjunction with the 2012 Plan, the Company recognized compensation expense for the three month and nine month period ended September 30, 2013 of $526,039 and $1,565,104. As of September 30, 2013, there was $4,676,757 of unrecognized expense that will be recognized over 2.25 years. As of September 30, 2013, 4,350,000 options were outstanding and none were exercisable. In conjunction with the 2013 Plan, the Company issued 1,100,289 restricted shares valued at $1,427,485 and options to purchase 870,665 shares of Company’s common stock valued at $884,829 using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility ranging from 138% - 760% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.3% - 0.79% (3) expected life ranging from 2.5 – 3.5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant. As of September 30, 2013, 870,655 options were outstanding of which 856,665 options to purchase the Company’s stock were exercisable. As of September 30, 2013 there was $24,134 of unrecognized expense to be recognized over 1.25 years
On January 11, 2013, the Company issued 12,000 options from the 2013 Omnibus Plan at an exercise price of $1.50 per share of the of the Company’s common stock to the Company’s newly appointed Board member as part of his compensation package. The options vest ratably over two years from date of issuance and expire on January 11, 2018. The fair value of the options issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $17,880, which will be recognized over the service period, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 760% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.43%; (3) expected life of 3.5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
During the period of March 22, 2013 through June 12, 2013, the Company issued to a shareholder warrants to purchase 848,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in connection with the procurement of investor capital. The warrants vest immediately and expire five years from date of issuance; 424,000 warrants have an exercise price of $0.50 and the remaining 424,000 warrants have an exercise price of $2.25. The fair value of the warrants issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $1,008,457, which was recorded as a reduction of the proceeds and an increase and decrease of additional paid in capital, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility ranging from 142% - 146% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.80% - 1.15%; (3) expected life of 5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was based on the closing price of the stock on the date of the grant.
On April 1, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 options under the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan to a company for the procurement of investor capital. The options expire in five years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $0.50. The fair value of the options issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $187,431 which was recorded as an increase and decrease of working capital, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 435% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.30%; (3) expected life of 2.5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
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On April 29, 2013, the Company issued a warrant to a company that is owned by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is a shareholder of the Company to purchase 2,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to replace a warrant grant to purchase 2,200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which had recently expired and was issued for services rendered. The warrant vests immediately, expires three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.31. The fair value of the warrants issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $2,253,119, which was recognized when issued and was recorded as compensation expense on the accompanying Statement of Operations, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 144% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.32%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
On August 26, 2013 the Company issued a warrant to a company that is owned by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is a shareholder of the Company to purchase 3,433,335 shares of the Company’s common stock to replace a grant of a warrant to purchase 3,433,335 shares of the Company’s common stock which had recently expired and was issued for services rendered. The warrant vests immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.29. The fair value of the warrants issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $3,380,926, which was recognized when issued and was recorded as compensation expense on the accompanying Statement of Operations, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 138% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.79%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
On August 26, 2013, the Company issued 10,000 options to the President of the Company and 686,665 options to an employee of the Company under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan to replace options which had recently expired and was issued for services rendered. The options vest immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.28. The aggregate fair value of the options issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $686,833 which was recognized when issued and was recorded as compensation expense on the accompanying Statement of Operations, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 138% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.79%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield as the terms of each grant were identical. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
The Company’s policy, adopted on June 28, 2013, is to issue non-employee members of the Board of Directors $1,500 in cash and 5,000 options and or warrants for each Board meeting and each committee meeting of the Board of Directors. For the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and for the nine months then ended, the Company accrued $13,500 in cash fees and 10,000 warrants and 30,000 options yet to be issued. The options and warrants vest in two years from date of issuance, expire five years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $0.01 above the closing price of the stock on the meeting date; the date of the grant. The fair value of the options and warrants issued on the dates of the grant was estimated at $40,021 which was recognized when issued, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility ranging from 136% - 143% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.77% - 0.88%; (3) expected life of 3.5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the dates of the grant.
The Company recognized compensation cost related to the vesting of these warrants and options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 of $4,602,653, $142,864, $7,910,076, $379,514 and $8,753,975 for the period of September 3, 2009 (inception) to September 30, 2013, respectively.
The fair value of all warrant issuances was computed using the Black-Scholes Model, incorporating transaction details such as stock price, contractual terms, maturity and risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financing, volatility and holder behavior.
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The following table accounts for the Company’s options activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Number of
shares
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|||||||
Options outstanding at December 31, 2012
|
4,500,000 | $ | 1.46 | |||||
Options granted
|
870,665 | $ | 1.15 | |||||
Options exercised
|
- | - | ||||||
Options forfeited/canceled
|
(150,000 | ) | $ | 1.46 | ||||
Options outstanding at September 30, 2013
|
5,220,665 | $ | 1.41 |
The number of exercisable options at September 30, 2013 is 846,665. None of the options outstanding at September 30, 2013 have an intrinsic value.
The following table accounts for the Company’s warrant activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
Number of
shares
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|||||||
Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2012
|
11,295,969 | $ | 3.50 | |||||
Warrants granted
|
14,951,335 | $ | 1.84 | |||||
Warrants exercised
|
- | - | ||||||
Warrants forfeited/canceled
|
(8,417,165 | ) | $ | 4.03 | ||||
Warrants outstanding at September 30, 2013
|
17,830,139 | $ | 1.85 |
The number of exercisable warrants at September 30, 2013 is 17,808,339.
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Warrants Outstanding as of September 30, 2013
|
||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Price
|
Number
Outstanding
|
Weighted
Average
Contractual
Life
(in years)
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|||||||||
$0.50-$30.00
|
17,830,139
|
2.78
|
$
|
1.85
|
Warrants Exercisable as of September 30, 2013
|
||||||||||||
Range of Exercise Price
|
Number
Outstanding
|
Weighted
Average
Contractual Life
(in years)
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|||||||||
$0.50-$30.00
|
17,808,339
|
2.68
|
$
|
1.85
|
9. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
PREFERRED STOCK
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
In connection with the closing of the Share Exchange Agreement, on December 7, 2009 the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001.
The Series A preferred stock shall be entitled to receive out the assets of the Company whether from capital or from earnings available for distribution to stockholders eight times the sum available for common stockholders. The Series B preferred stock is junior to the Series A preferred stock with respect to the payment of dividends and the distribution of assets.
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
On February 6, 2012, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to sell 1,000,000 shares of a new class of preferred stock at per share price of $1.00. The Series B has one vote per share in CarCharging Limited, a subsidiary formed in June 2012, as if the shares were converted into common stock as of the date immediately prior to the record date for determining the stockholders eligible to vote on any such matter, bears no dividends and is junior to Series A Preferred stock with respect to dividends and distribution of assets. The preferred stock, has been authorized and issued as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as of June 28, 2012. At the discretion of the Purchaser, the shares are convertible into (i) one percent (1%) of the issued and outstanding common stock of CarCharging, Limited for every 500,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock until February 6, 2017 or (ii) the Purchaser may convert each share of Series B Preferred Stock into Common Stock of the Company on a one for one basis during the period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. The agreement included an option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 shares of the Series B Preferred stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share within 60 days of the issuance of the original 1,000,000 shares which was not exercised. Simultaneously with the issuance of the original 1,000,000 Series B Preferred shares, the Purchaser was entitled to receive two percent (2%) of the issued and outstanding common stock of CarCharging Limited in exchange for consulting services for developing business relationships and obtaining charging station locations in Romania which was not rendered. Additionally, if the Purchaser exercises its options in the initial stock purchase agreement, it will receive additional payment for its consulting services for developing business relationships and obtaining charging station locations in Greece in the form of three percent (3%) of the total outstanding common stock of CarCharging Limited which was never exercised. The Company received $900,000, net of issuance costs, in February 2012 and issued 1,000,000 shares of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in June 2012. The fair value of the option granted to purchase additional shares of Series B preferred stock on the date the Series B Preferred shares were issued was estimated at approximately $226,000, which has been credited to Additional Paid In Capital. The fair value of the option on the stock issuance date was estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of nearly 54% based on historical volatility (2) an interest rate of 0.65%, (3) expected life of 60 days and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the option was determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the stock issuance. On June 10, 2013, the Company and the investor entered into an exchange agreement whereby the investor would surrender the 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Shares, and all conversion rights and option rights contained in the February 6, 2012 agreement in exchange for 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock and a warrant to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share which vests immediately and expires in three years from date of issuance. The exchange of shares occurred in July 2013. The closing of the exchange agreement entered into between the Series B preferred stockholder and the Company represented an inducement to convert the Series B preferred stock when originally issued. As a result of the inducement issued in July 2013, the fair value of the common stock and warrants exchanged in excess of the fair value of the securities issuable pursuant to the original conversion terms of the Series B Preferred stock represent a deemed dividend in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10 in the amount of $2,449,566. The fair value of the warrants on the date of the grant was estimated at $517,060 which was recognized when issued, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 142% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.55%; (3) expected life of three years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the dates of the grant.
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COMMON STOCK
On January 1, 2013, the Company granted and issued a firm a restricted stock award under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan consisting of 137,499 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.35 per share, which vest upon issuance, for investment advisory services rendered during the three months ended March 31, 2013 valued at $186,082 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense. Additionally, the firm is to receive 45,833 shares of the Company’s common stock monthly during the period of April 13, 2013 through September 13, 2013 for a total of 412,497 shares under the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan in conjunction with a consulting agreement entered into by the Company for advisory services on September 13, 2012. During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the firm was issued a restricted stock award under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan consisting of 137,499 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.23 per share, which vest upon issuance, for services rendered during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 valued at $169,179 based on the market price on the date of issuance. The Company did not issue any shares of common stock to the firm during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 but has accrued a fee of $171,000 recorded as general and administrative expense.
On January 1, 2013, the Company granted and issued a firm a fully vested restricted stock award under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan consisting of 112,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.23 per share for investment advisory valued at $138,375 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense. Additionally, the firm is to receive 87,500 shares of the Company’s common stock monthly during the period of April 1, 2013 through September 1, 2013 for a total of 787,500 shares under the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan in conjunction with a consulting agreement entered into by the Company for advisory services on September 10, 2012. The Company issued 262,500 shares of its common stock to the firm at an average price of $1.31 per share for consulting services for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 valued at $344,750 based on the market price on the date of issuance. The Company did not issue any shares of common stock during the quarter ended September 30,2013 but has accrued a fee of $345,000 recorded as general and administrative expense.
On January 11, 2013 the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors for a period of three years. As part of his compensation, the Company issued 50,000 fully vested shares of its common stock at a $1.49 per share valued at $74,500 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as compensation expense over the term of the agreement and issued an option to purchase 12,000 shares of its common stock at a price of a $1.50 per share valued at $17,880 under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 760% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.42%; (3) expected life of 3.5 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the option was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant. The option vests in full as of January 11, 2015 and expires on January 11, 2018.
On January 14, 2013 the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a firm to provide strategic planning services for a year. As part of the firm’s fee, the Company issued 250,000 fully vested shares of its common stock at a price of $1.49 and valued at $372,500 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense over the service period and vest upon issuance.
On January 28, 2013, the Company initiated a private offering of our common stock at $.50 per share to “accredited investors”, as defined, (“Investors”) for which the minimum investment for all Investors shall be $500,000. In addition, each Investor shall receive a warrant to purchase a like number of shares of its common stock at $2.25 per share for a period of three years from the purchase date of the shares under the offering.
During the period of January 28, 2013 through June 11, 2013 in conjunction with this offering, the Company received $2,208,000, net of issuance costs of $287,000 and issued 4,990,000 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase 4,990,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share which expires three years from the date of issuance. The proceeds were allocated to the common stock and warrants based on the relative fair values of $435,680 and $1,772,230, respectively.
On February 5, 2013, the Company entered into a binding memorandum of understanding with a firm to develop application software. As part of its fee, the firm was issued 113,636 fully vested shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.32 per share and valued at $150,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance. This fee is recorded as Other Assets on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 as the application is currently being tested in the field.
On March 8, 2013, the Company entered into a contract with a firm to provide investor relations consulting services. The Company issued 150,000 fully vested shares of its common stock under the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at $1.28 per share valued at $192,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense over the six month period ended September 8, 2013.
On December 3, 2012, the Company entered into consulting agreement with a firm to provide financial advisory services commencing in January 2013. In conjunction with this agreement, the Company issued 21,393 fully vested shares of its common stock at an average price of $1.40 per share during the three months ended March 31, 2013 valued at $30,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
In conjunction with a consulting agreement which the Company entered into on December 10, 2012 with a firm, the Company issued 11,384 fully vested shares of its common stock to the firm for consulting services at an average price of $1.49 per share for services rendered during the three months ended March 31, 2013 valued at $17,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and issued 25,977 fully vested shares of its common stock to the firm for consulting services at an average price of $1.31 per share valued at $34,000 for services rendered during the three months ended June 30, 2013 based on the market price on the date of issuance. On August 1, 2013, the Company issued the firm 11,132 shares of its common stock to the firm at a price of $1.53 and valued at $16,988. All issuances are recorded as general and administrative expense on the respective date of issuance.
In conjunction with a social media marketing agreement entered into by the Company on December 19, 2012, the Company issued 10,796 fully vested shares of its common stock at average price of $1.39 per share as a fee for the three months ended March 31, 2013 valued at $15,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense. The Company issued 7,765 fully vested shares of its common stock at average price of $1.29 per share as a fee for the three months ended June 30, 2013 valued at $10,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
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In conjunction with a consulting agreement with a firm for business development services entered into by the Company on August 15, 2012, the Company issued 10,696 fully vested shares of its common stock to the firm at an average price of $1.40 during the three months ended March 31, 2013 valued at $15,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense. Additionally, the Company settled an account payable with the firm by issuing 60,993 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.40 per share valued at $85,390, resulting in a loss upon settlement of $47,856 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as other expense. The Company issued 11,280 fully vested shares of its common stock to the firm at an average price of $1.33 during the three months ended June 30, 2013 for business development services valued at $15,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance. The Company did not issue any shares of its common stock to the firm during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and accrued $15,000 in fees recorded as general and administrative expense.
On February 19, 2013 the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to serve as member of the Company’s Board of Directors for a period of three years. As part of his compensation, the Company was to issue 50,000 fully vested shares of its common stock under its 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the time of his appointment to the Company’s Board of Directors. On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the individual’s appointment and the shares were issued at $1.42 each valued at $71,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as compensation over the term of the agreement.
On February 27, 2013 in conjunction with its acquisition Beam LLC, the Company issued 1,265,822 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.30 per share valued at $1,645,569.
On April 3, 2013, in conjunction with its acquisition of EV Pass LLC, the Company issued 671,141 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.18 per share valued at $791,946.
On April 9, 2013, the Company issued an aggregate of 107,513 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.19 per share to a creditor and its counsel to purchase the creditor’s accounts receivable from 350Green LLC based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
On April 19, 2013 the Company reached a settlement with its former Chief Financial Officer and issued 220,000 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.20 per share as part of the settlement valued at $264,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
On April 23, 2013 in conjunction with its acquisition of 350Green LLC, the Company issued 604,838 fully vested shares of its common stock at $1.19 per share valued at $719,757.
On June 6, 2013, the Company issued to a consultant 19,231 fully vested shares of its common stock at a price of $1.30 per share valued at $25,000 under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan for business development services based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
On June 11, 2013, the Company issued a firm 6,060 fully vested shares of its common stock at a price of $1.65 for consulting services valued at $10,000 based on the market price on the date of issuance and recorded as general and administrative expense.
In connection with a private offering during the period of July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 the Company issued 2,550,000 shares of its common stock valued at $368,073 and warrants to purchase 2,550,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share which vest immediately and expire three years from date of issuance. The Company had received a total of $756,695, net of issuance costs. The amount allocated to the warrants based on the relative fair value of the warrants issued was estimated at approximately $388,622 using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of ranging from 138% - 142% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate ranging from 0.48% - 0.82%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the warrants was determined based on the respective closing price on the dates of the grant.
On July 3, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with a firm to serve as a financial advisor in connection with a financing transaction. In compliance with the agreement, the Company issued 225,000 shares of its common stock; 125,000 shares on the date of the agreement valued at $162,500 based on the market price of $1.30 per share on the date of issuance and 100,000 shares on September 3, 2013 valued at $128,000 based on the market price of $1.28 per share on the date of issuance. In conjunction with the agreement, the Company is required to issue an additional 100,000 shares of its common stock on October 3, 2013 which it issued on November 8, 2013 valued at $122,000 based on a market price of $1.22 per share on the date of issuance. As of September 30, 2013, the prepaid portion of those services was $290,500. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice. The aforementioned shares will be expensed for services rendered in the fourth quarter of 2013.
On August 1, 2013, the Company issued 15,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan to an employee as compensation at a price of $1.30 per share and valued at $19,500.
On August 12, 2013, the Company issued 25,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $1.50 per share and valued at $37,500 for legal services.
On August 13, 2013, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $1.50 per share valued at $15,000 for acquisition advisory services.
Compensation expense related to common stock issued for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $444,024, $520,953, $2,281,905, $1,141,183 and $13,178,363 for the period of September 3, 2009 (inception) to September 30, 2013, respectively.
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TREASURY STOCK
On July 31, 2013, the Company participated in an arbitration with a former consultant regarding certain compensatory matters. The Consultant had received 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $450,000 in February 2012 for services. On August 29, 2013, the Arbitrator rendered a decision on the matter, requiring the consultant to return all of the shares of Company stock that it had previously been issued as compensation which was returned as of September 30, 2013 and recorded on the Company’s Balance Sheet as Treasury Stock . The Company is required to issue the Consultant 62,500 shares of the Company’s stock for the actual services. The Company has not issued the shares as of September 30, 2013 but has recorded an accrued expense and general and administrative expense as of September 30, 2013 valued at $78,750 based on the market value of the shares on the date of the arbitrator’s decision. The Company t issued the 62,500 shares in October 2013.
10. RELATED PARTY
The Company paid commissions to a company that is owned by its Chief Executive Officer amounting to $7,000, $0, $16,000, $0 and $93,500 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013, respectively, for business development related to installations of EV charging stations by the Company in accordance with a two-year support services contract that was in place prior to the CEO’s employment.
The Company incurred accounting and tax service fees for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 of $20,202, $37,055, $30,115, $68,913 and $99,028 for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 provided by a company that is partially owned by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
On April 29, 2013, the Company issued 2,200,000 warrants to a company that is owned by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is a shareholder of the Company to replace a grant of 2,200,000 warrants which had recently expired. The warrants vest immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.31. The fair value of the warrants issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $2,253,119, which was recognized when issued, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 144% based on historical volatility; (2) a discount rate of 0.32%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The fair value of the warrants was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
On August 26, 2013 the Company issued 3,433,335 warrants to a company that is owned by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is a shareholder of the Company to replace a grant of 3,433,335 warrants which had recently expired. The warrants vest immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.29. The fair value of the warrants issued on the date of the grant was estimated at $3,380,926, which was recognized when issued, using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 138% based on historical volatility; (2) an interest rate of 0.79%; (3) expected life of 3 years and (4) zero dividend yield. The stock price was determined based on the closing price on the date of the grant.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company issued seven notes to a shareholder totaling $145,000 with interest at 12% per annum and payable on demand for working capital purposes. As of September 30, 2013, the Company had repaid the shareholder two notes totaling $25,108 inclusive of accrued interest thereon. The CEO of the Company has had numerous financial dealings with the lender over the years, including personal and business loans and investments. Interest expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1,512 and $1,545, respectively.
On March 29, 2012, the Company entered into a patent license agreement with a stockholder of the Company and a related party under common ownership. Under terms of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay royalties to the licensors equal to 10% of the gross profits received by the Company from bona fide commercial sales and/or use of the licensed products and licensed processes. As of September 30, 2013, the Company has not incurred any royalty fees related to this agreement.
11. COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES
The Company has entered into several contracts that obligate it to future office space lease payments and consulting contracts for financial and investor relations services. The following is a summary of these commitments:
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On May 4, 2012, the Company entered into a 39 month lease for 4,244 square feet of office space in Miami Beach, Florida commencing as of June 1, 2012. The lease requires a security deposit of $33,952 and initial annual minimum rental payment of $135,808 with annual increase of approximately 3% over the life of the lease and a rent holiday for the first three months of the lease. The lease contains one-three year option to renew based upon notice as defined by the lease at prevailing rates at such time. The deferred rent on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2012 represents the excess of the minimum monthly straight line payments over the life of the lease over the actual lease payments made as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 respectively.
On June 22, 2012, the Company entered into a three year lease for 1,543 square feet of office space in San Jose, California commencing on April 1, 2012. The lease requires a security deposit of $7,869 and initial annual minimum rental payment of $29,626 with annual increase of approximately 3% over the life of the lease. The lease contains one-three year option to renew based upon notice as defined by the lease at prevailing rates at such time.
The Company subleases space in New York City on a month-to-month basis of $2,400 per month.
Total rent expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the period from September 3, 2009 (inception) through September 30, 2013 was $42,320, ($13,363) as a result of receipt of a release from the landlord of a prior liability, $137,589, $40,124 and $439,405, respectively.
Future minimum monthly rental commitments relating to the Miami Beach and San Jose leases are as follows as of September 30, 2013:
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Pursuant to the terms of the amendment of June 30, 2012 master agreement with a key supplier, the Company has committed to purchase 500 charging stations over the year ended June 30, 2013, at prices ranging from $2,500 to $2,700 per unit. If the Company fails to take delivery of the total specified number units, it will be responsible for reimbursement of certain price discounts on units previously received. As of December 31, 2012, the Company has purchased 90 units under this master agreement. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the vendor has not performed in accordance with the terms of the master agreement. As of September 30, 2013, the ultimate resolution of this matter is unknown.
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The Company has a lawsuit pending for past due fees due to a consulting firm in the amount of $41,000. Although the outcome of this matter is uncertain, the Company has reserved for this amount in accounts payable and accrued expenses at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The parties are currently in the process of negotiating a settlement, and the Company anticipates that the matter will be resolved soon.
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In October 2012, a former officer and director of the Company resigned his position from the Company and filed a claim with the California Labor Board (“Labor Board”) relating to certain compensatory matters. As of September 30, 2013, the matter was due to be scheduled for a hearing before the Labor Board. While the parties were in settlement negotiations, said negotiations have rendered no result.
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On May 25, 2013, JNS filed a complaint against 350 Green, in federal court in Illinois (the “JNS Lawsuit”). Among other things, the JNS Lawsuit seeks indemnification from 350 Green for all actions, liabilities, lawsuits, expenses or damages associated with the Company’s alleged failure to close an Equity Exchange Agreement with 350 Green.
On September 24, 2013 the Court issued a ruling in the consolidated lawsuits of Car Charging Group, Inc. v. JNS Holdings Corporation, and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. v. 350 Green, LLC (the “Court Order”) in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois. The Court granted the motion of JNS Holdings Corporation and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. (collectively, “JNS”) for specific performance of an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) entered into between JNS and the former owners of 350 Green, LLC (“350 Green”), Tim Mason and Mariana Gerzanych, in April 2013. Pursuant to the Court Order, 350 Green is now required to transfer certain assets and liabilities (the “Assets and Liabilities”) in the Chicago area to JNS, and may be required to pay JNS’ costs and attorneys’ fees as well as indemnify JNS for certain costs incurred with regard to the Assets and Liabilities.
The Court Order does not transfer, amend or modify Car Charging Group, Inc.’s ownership of 350 Green; it only requires transfer of ownership of those certain Assets and Liabilities that were listed in the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between JNS and 350 Green. Car Charging Group, Inc. still owns all of 350 Green’s other assets, in states including, but not limited to: California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Utah, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Washington and Illinois. As of November 14, 2013, the assets have not been transferred to JNS as the parties are negotiating the specific assets to be transferred.
There are several items left to be decided by the Court in these consolidated cases and, while the Company is currently working with JNS to effectuate the Court Order as required, the Company also plans to appeal the Court Order and to vigorously defend its position that the APA is invalid and unenforceable.
There have been five lawsuits filed by creditors of 350 Green, LLC (“350 Green”) regarding unpaid claims. These lawsuits do not involve Car Charging Group, Inc. and relate solely to alleged unpaid debts of 350 Green. Also, there are other unpaid creditors, aside from those noted above, that claim to be owed certain amounts for work done on behalf of 350 Green, and only 350 Green, that potentially could file lawsuits at some point in the future.
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On July 31, 2013, the Company participated in an arbitration with a former consultant regarding certain compensatory matters. On August 29, 2013, the Arbitrator rendered a decision on the matter, requiring the consultant to return all of the shares of Company stock that it had previously been issued as compensation. The Company was required to reissue a lower amount of Company stock to the consultant as compensation for actual services rendered. All of these issues have all been resolved and there are no other issues remaining to be decided.
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From time to time, the Company is a defendant or plaintiff in various legal actions which arise in the normal course of business. As such the Company is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse outcomes to these matters as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of the provision required for these commitments and contingencies, if any, which would be charged to earnings, is made after careful analysis of each matter. The provision may change in the future due to new developments or changes in circumstances. Changes in the provision could increase or decrease the Company’s earnings in the period the changes are made. It is the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Blink Acquisition
Asset Purchase Agreement
On October 16, 2013, Blink Acquisition LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company (“Blink Acquisition”) and wholly owned subsidiary of Car Charging Group, Inc. (the “Company”), closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), dated October 10, 2013, with ECOtality, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Electronic Transportation Engineering Corporation, an Arizona corporation, ECOtality Stores, Inc., a Nevada corporation, ETEC North, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, The Clarity Group, Inc., an Arizona corporation, and G.H.V. Refrigeration, Inc., a California corporation, (each, a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers” or “ECOtality”) (the “Acquisition”), for the acquisition of the Blink Network, and certain assets and liabilities relating to the Blink Network.
The Acquisition was consummated pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement between Blink Acquisition and the Sellers, dated October 10, 2013. The purchase price was initially determined through arms-length negotiation between the parties and was subject to certain contingencies, including the approval of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona (the “Court”). In connection with the approval process, a court-ordered auction was conducted on October 8, 2013. The Company made the prevailing bid, which was approved by the Court on October 9, 2013.
Pursuant to the court-approved bid, the Company agreed to acquire the Seller’s assets for approximately $3,335,000 to be delivered at closing, and payment of certain liabilities of the Sellers under certain assumed contracts. The Seller delivered an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, an IP Assignment and Assumption Agreement and a Bill of Sale executed by each Seller relating to the Blink Assets (as defined).
The Company paid the cash purchase price for the Acquisition with the funds acquired pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement described below. The assets and liabilities of the Blink Network will be recorded at their estimated acquisition date fair values.
Financing
On October 11, 2013, in connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with Eventide Gilead Fund (the “Purchaser”) for an aggregate of $5,000,000 (the “Aggregate Subscription Amount”). Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company issued the following to the Purchaser: (i) 7,142,857 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001, valued at $0.70 per share (the “Common Stock”); and (ii) warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 7,142,857 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”) for an exercise price of $1.00 per share.
The Company engaged a placement agent for this offering for a total fee of $500,000 and warrants to purchase 714,285 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.87. These fees will be offset against the proceeds from the financing.
Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the sale of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the Purchasers, pursuant to which the Company agreed to register all of the Shares and Warrant Shares (the “Registrable Securities”) on a Form S-1 registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed with the SEC within 30 calendar days following the Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline) and to use best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act within 60 days following the Closing Date (or, in the event of a “full review” by the SEC, within 120 calendar days following the Closing Date) (the “Effectiveness Deadline”). If the Company does not meet the Filing Deadline or the Effectiveness Deadline, the Company will have to pay the Purchaser a penalty equal to 1% of the Aggregate Subscription Amount. The Company has not filed a Form S-1 registration statement as of November 14, 2013.
Financing Matters
Notes Payable
For the period of October 1, 2013 through November 13, 2013, the Company repaid the note holding shareholder $124,485 inclusive of accrued interest and borrowed an additional $225,000 from the note holder under similar terms as previous borrowings.
Common Stock
During the period of October 1, 2013 through November 13, 2013, the Company received $4,895,509, net of issuance costs and inclusive of the financing associated with the Blink acquisition and issued 7,785,714 shares of its common stock valued at $1,650,863 and warrants to purchase 7,785,714 shares of its common stock at prices ranging from $0.87 to $1.00 per share valued at $3,244,646 which vest immediately and expire five years from issuance.
Investing Matters
In October 2013, the Company made a good faith deposit of $200,000 to participate in an auction, to be conducted in November 2013, of certain car charging assets of a foreign company. The Company was recently notified that its bid was not successful and anticipates the refund of the good faith deposit shortly.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Report and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future operations, future cash needs, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.
From time to time, forward-looking statements also are included in our other periodic reports on Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q and 8-K, in our press releases, in our presentations, on our website and in other materials released to the public. Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in this Report and in any other reports or public statements made by us are not guarantees of future performance and may turn out to be inaccurate. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Report. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Report and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Report.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
For discussion of factors that we believe could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results see “Item 1A — Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2013.
Overview
We are a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging services, and provide comprehensive turnkey EV charging services to commercial, residential, and municipal property owners. These services enable EV drivers to recharge their EVs where they live, work, and play.
Among other things, our service offerings are designed to accelerate the adoption of public EV charging services. In return for long-term service contracts, our complete turnkey service enables property owners to rollout EV charging on their properties at no expense, as we pay for all EV charging equipment, installation, maintenance and related services. It is our belief that this innovative amenity serves to increase property value, retains current tenants, and attracts prospective tenants as well.
With more than 87 strategic partnerships across multiple business sectors, including multifamily residential and commercial properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail centers, and municipalities, our strategic partners own or manage over 8 million parking spaces. These partnerships include, but are not limited to, companies such as Walgreens, Simon Property Group, Sears, Intel, Ace Parking, Central Parking, Equity One, Equity Residential, Icon Parking, Rapid Parking, Related Properties, USA Parking, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, City of Miami Beach (FL), City of Hollywood (FL), and City of Santa Clara (CA).
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Our revenues are primarily derived from public EV charging services, government grants, state and federal rebates, marketing incentives and hardware sales. EV charging fees are based either on an hourly rate or a per kilowatt-hour rate, and are calculated based on a variety of factors, including local electricity tariffs, strength of location, competitive services, and the prices of other fuels (such as gasoline). We are also implementing subscription plans to include electricity for single-family homes, multifamily residential homes, and our public charging locations.
In July 2013, CarCharging joined the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers. Founded in 1926, NEMA has over 440 member companies that manufacture a diverse set of products including power transmission and distribution equipment. Car Charging joined as an associate member of the EV Supply Equipment (EVSE)/Systems section.
In September 2013, CarCharging served as a sponsor of several National Plug-In Day events including events in Northern California, New York City, and South Florida. Over 5,000 visitors participated in the events, which provided the opportunity to test drive an EV, learn about CarCharging and its EV charging stations, and to obtain a free RFID card to access CarCharging’s EV charging stations. Additionally, in New York City, subscription plans were promoted, which generated new subscribers.
We purchase all of the Company’s EV charging stations through our wholly-owned subsidiary, eCharging Stations, LLC. Stations are then installed and maintained though competitively bid subcontractor agreements with certified local vendors, to maintain the lowest installation and long-term costs possible. It is anticipated that automobile manufacturers are scheduled to mass produce and sell more models of electric vehicles to the public sometime after the second half of 2014. Accordingly, at that time we anticipate that there will be a significant increase in the use of our EV charging stations.
As a result of our acquisitions of three competitors, we increased our EV charging stations by 679 charging units (“EV Devices”) and installed an additional 29 EV Devices bringing our total EV Devices to 1,003 as of September 30, 2013. Further, we have also added 27 DC fast charging to our network through our acquisitions. As a result of recent partnerships with EV manufacturers, our network has broadened its offerings and includes units from numerous manufacturers, in addition to ChargePoint, whose charging units we have solely used in the past.
To generate leads and enter into additional strategic partnership agreements with property owners, we have utilized the services of independent contractors and in house personnel. We have found that by following this model, we are better able to stimulate growth, control cash-flow, and minimize costs. Accordingly, our independent contractors are able to close and maintain client relationships, as well as coordinate EV charging station installations and operations.
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Results of Operations
The results of operations include the operations of Beam Charging LLC for the period of February 26, 2013, the acquisition date, through September 30, 2013, EV Pass LLC for the period of April 3, 2013, the acquisition date, through September 30, 2013 and 350Green LLC for the period of April 22, 2013, acquisition date, through September 30, 2013.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
Revenues
We have generated revenues of $40,863 from service fees related to installed EV Charging Stations for the three months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $4,589 in service fees for the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily as a result of the 679 charging heads acquired from Beam, EV Pass and 350Green. Grant revenue increased from $0 to $48,303. Grants, rebate and incentives, collectively “grant revenue” related to equipment and related installation are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with the depreciation expense of the related assets over their useful lives. Grant revenue related to operating expenses are recognized as revenue when the expense is incurred. Grant revenue was primarily derived from a grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”). We intend to vigorously seek additional grants, rebates, subsidies and equipment manufacturer incentives as a cost effective means of reducing our capital investment in the purchase and installation of charging stations. Equipment sales decreased from $4,254 to $0. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012 we sold 1 unit whereas we sold no units during the quarter ended September 30, 2013.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 increased to $39,662 as compared to $7,038 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 primarily because of the incremental service fees.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consist of selling, marketing and advertising, payroll, administrative, finance and professional expenses.
Compensation expense increased by $4,860,240 from $658,574 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $5,518,814 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to an increase in compensation expense related to options and warrants granted under both our Omnibus Incentive Plans and non-Plan grants.
Other operating expenses increased by $174,080 from $117,479 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $291,559 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to an increase in rent expense and sales and use tax expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $964,262 from $385,814 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $1,350,076 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was primarily as a result of an increase in stock and warrants issued to consultants, an increase in professional fees as a result of the acquisitions and an increase in depreciation expense related to the increase in the number of charging heads acquired.
Operating Loss
Our operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $5,950,883 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $1,160,062 in 2012 to $7,110,945 in 2013 primarily as a result of an increase in cost of revenues, compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses, and other operating expenses partially offset by an increase in revenues.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense increased by $819,458 from $6,467 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 to $826,015 for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to a debt conversion expense of $687,286 as result of the fair value of the conversion of notes payable into common stock and warrants on conversion terms more favorable than the fair value of the conversion terms when the notes were initially issued, a provision for warrant liability of $122,000 associated with the Beam acquisition, an increase in interest expense $10,262 due to debt incurred in connection with the acquisitions.
Net Income (Loss)
Our net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $6,770,431 to $7,936,960 as compared to $1,166,529 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was attributable to a net increase in operating expenses of $5,998,582, an increase in other expense of $819,458 offset by an increase in gross profit of $47,699. Our net loss attributable to common shareholders for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $9,602,261 from $1,166,529 to $10,768,790 for the aforementioned reasons and for the deemed dividend of $2,831,830 attributable to the fair value of the conversion of Series B Preferred shares into common shares and warrants on terms more favorable than the fair value of the initial conversion terms by which the Series B shares were initially issued.
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
Revenues
We have generated revenues of $83,666 from service fees related to installed EV Charging Stations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $10,604 in service fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily as a result of the 679 charging heads acquired from Beam, EV Pass and 350Green. Grant revenue increased from $0 to $86,052. Grants, rebate and incentives, collectively “grant revenue” related to equipment and related installation are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with the depreciation expense of the related assets over their useful lives. Grant revenue related to operating expenses are recognized as revenue when the expense is incurred. Grant revenue was primarily derived from a grant from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”). We intend to vigorously seek additional grants, rebates, subsidies and equipment manufacturer incentives as a cost effective means of reducing our capital investment in the purchase and installation of charging stations. Equipment sales decreased from $235,726 to $12,762. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 we sold 69 units whereas we sold three units during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased to $94,090 as compared to $195,884 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Cost of services increased to $86,380 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $5,683 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as a result of the increased revenues during the same period due to an increase in the number of heads in operation resulting from the acquisitions. Cost of sales decreased from $190,201 during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to $7,710 due to a decrease of 66 units sold.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses consists of selling, marketing and advertising, payroll, administrative, finance and professional expenses.
Compensation expense increased by $8,049,756 from $1,774,531 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $9,824,287 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to an increase in compensation expense related to warrants and options granted under both our Omnibus Incentive Plans and non-Plan grants.
Other operating expenses increased by $144,204 from $421,699 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $565,903 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to an increase in rent and sales and use tax expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased by $2,798,040 from $1,444,758 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $4,242,798 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was primarily as a result of an increase in stock and warrants issued to consultants, an increase in professional fees as a result of the acquisitions and an increase in depreciation expense related to the increase in the number of charging heads acquired.
Operating Loss
Our operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $10,954,056 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $3,590,542 in 2012 to $14,544,598 in 2013 primarily as a result of an increase in compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses and other operating expenses partially offset by an increase in gross profit.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense increased by $1,248,830 from $7,009 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $1,255,839 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase was attributable to a debt conversion expense of $687,286 as result of the fair value of the conversion of notes payable into common stock and warrants on conversion terms more favorable than the fair value of the conversion terms when the notes were initially issued, a provision for warrant liability associated with the Beam transaction of $309,000, $47,856 net loss sustained by issuing shares of common stock in settlement of an account payable, a loss on payment of convertible notes payable of $46,701 an increase in interest expense $31,204 due to debt incurred in connection with the acquisitions and an increase in amortization of discount on convertible notes payable of $126,783.
Net Income (Loss)
Our net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $12,202,886 to $15,800,437 as compared to $3,597,551 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was attributable to a net increase in operating expenses of $10,992,010, an increase of other expense of $1,248,830 partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $37,944. Our net loss attributable to common shareholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $15,034,716 from $3,597,551 to $18,632,267 for the aforementioned reasons and for the deemed dividend of $2,831,830 attributable to the fair value of the conversion terms of Series B Preferred shares into common shares and warrants on terms more favorable than the fair value of the initial conversion terms by which the Series B shares were initially issued.
Period from September 3, 2009 (date of inception) through September 30, 2013
Our cumulative net loss attributable to common shareholders since inception, $37,572,694, including non-cash charges of $21,932,338 (which includes the fair value of warrants, options and common stock issued for services and compensation) primarily consisting of consulting, professional fees and public relations fees is attributable to the fact that we have not derived significant revenues from our operations to offset our business development expenses. Although auto manufacturers have initiated EV sales in the United States and that year over year increases in the number of Plug-in Electric Vehicles sold from 2012 to 2013 should lead to production of greater revenues, manufacture and demand of electric vehicles that will require utilization of our services, the demand is not anticipated to be widespread until the second half of 2014; this gives us adequate time to develop its distribution plan and additional capital sources.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we have financed our activities from operations and from the sales of our capital stock and issuance of debt. A significant portion of the funds raised from the sale of capital stock has been used to cover working capital needs such as personnel, office expenses and various consulting and professional fees.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, we used cash for operations of $1,218,611 and $2,060,655 and used $7,438,465 since inception. Such cash use has been primarily to fund operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, cash used for investing activities consisted of $968,458 for purchases of electric vehicle charging stations and computer equipment, the purchase of a note receivable related to the Beam acquisition of $163,292 and the excess of cash received over the cash invested pertaining to our acquisitions of $9,345 as compared to $646,425 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily for capital expenditures. Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $2,982,431 of which $2,384,661 was from the sale of shares of our common stock, net of issuance costs, the proceeds from non-convertible notes totaling $145,00 and repayment of notes of $725,029 as compared to $2,320,184 provided primarily by the net proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock and preferred stock and the issuance of convertible debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The net increase in cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $43,650 as compared with a net decrease of $386,896 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Since inception, we have used cash for investing activities of $2,492,731 for the purchase of EV charging stations, office and computer equipment and an automobile. We have received cash provided by financing activities of convertible and non-convertible notes payable of $541,000, and $10,180,043, net of issuance costs, primarily from sales of shares of our common and Series B Convertible Preferred stock and have made not repayments of $732,781.
At September 30, 2013, we had $57,066 in cash resources to meet current obligations. In addition, as of September 30, 2013, the Company had a net working capital deficit of $6,645,498. From September 1, 2013 through November 14, 2013, we have raised an additional $4,895,509, net of issuance costs of which $3,305,000 was expended toward the purchase of the Blink Network Historically, the Company has been dependent on debt and equity raised from individual investors to sustain its operations. The Company’s product has not been placed in enough locations nor have a sufficient number of plug-in electric vehicles been sold that utilize public charging stations to generate significant revenue. Management intends to raise additional funds in an equity financing transaction during the three months ending December 31, 2013. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing at the level needed for long-term operations or on terms acceptable to the Company. If the Company is not successful in obtaining sufficient financing, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Although there can be no assurance of achieving its plan, our management believes its plan, if successful, will allow it to have sufficient resources to fund the Company’s operations through at least September 30, 2014.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports, filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. In addition, the design of any system of controls also is based in part upon 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. Over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
As required by the SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the material weaknesses described below.
A material weakness is a control deficiency (within the meaning of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Auditing Standard No. 2) or combination of control deficiencies that result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. Management has identified the following two material weaknesses which have caused management to conclude that as of September 30, 2013 our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level:
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We do not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which is applicable to us for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
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We do not have sufficient resources in our accounting function, which restricts the Company’s ability to gather, analyze and properly review information related to financial reporting in a timely manner. In addition, due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
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To address these material weaknesses, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
Our internal control over financial reporting has not changed during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10. In addition, we identified material weaknesses related to our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
General Litigation
Car Charging Group, Inc.
On July 31, 2013, the Company participated in an arbitration with a former consultant regarding certain compensatory matters. On August 29, 2013, the Arbitrator rendered a decision on the matter, requiring the consultant to return all of the shares of Company stock that it had previously been issued as compensation. The Company was required to reissue a lower amount of Company stock to the consultant as compensation for actual services rendered. The consultant returned the previously issued shares as of September 30, 2013 and the Company issued the lower amount of Company stock in October 2013.
On September 24, 2013 the Court issued a ruling in the consolidated lawsuits of Car Charging Group, Inc. v. JNS Holdings Corporation, and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. v. 350 Green, LLC (the “Court Order”) in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois. The Court granted the motion of JNS Holdings Corporation and JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. (collectively, “JNS”) for specific performance of an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) entered into between JNS and the former owners of 350 Green, LLC (“350 Green”), Tim Mason and Mariana Gerzanych, in April 2013. Pursuant to the Court Order, 350 Green is now required to transfer certain assets and liabilities (the “Assets and Liabilities”) in the Chicago area to JNS, and may be required to pay JNS’ costs and attorneys’ fees as well as indemnify JNS for certain costs incurred with regard to the Assets and Liabilities.
The Court Order does not transfer, amend or modify Car Charging Group, Inc.’s ownership of 350 Green; it only requires transfer of ownership of those certain Assets and Liabilities that were listed in the Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between JNS and 350 Green. Car Charging Group, Inc. still owns all of 350 Green’s other assets, in states including, but not limited to: California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Kansas, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Utah, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Washington and Illinois. As of November 14, 2013, the assets have not been transferred to JNS as the parties are negotiating the specific assets to be transferred.
There are several items left to be decided by the Court in these consolidated cases and, while the Company is currently working with JNS to effectuate the Court Order as required, the Company also plans to appeal the Court Order and to vigorously defend its position that the APA is invalid and unenforceable.
350 Green, LLC
There have been five lawsuits filed by creditors of 350 Green, LLC (“350 Green”) regarding unpaid claims. These lawsuits do not involve Car Charging Group, Inc. and relate solely to alleged unpaid debts of 350 Green. Also, there are other unpaid creditors, aside from those noted above, that claim to be owed certain amounts for work done on behalf of 350 Green, and only 350 Green, that potentially could file lawsuits at some point in the future.
From time to time, the Company is a defendant or plaintiff in various legal actions which arise in the normal course of business. As such the Company is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse outcomes to these matters as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of the provision required for these commitments and contingencies, if any, which would be charged to earnings, is made after careful analysis of each matter. The provision may change in the future due to new developments or changes in circumstances. Changes in the provision could increase or decrease the Company’s earnings in the period the changes are made. It is the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On June 10, 2013, the Company and the holder of the Company’s Series B Preferred Shares entered into an exchange agreement whereby the holder would surrender the 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Shares, and all conversion rights and option rights contained in the February 6, 2012 agreement in exchange for 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock and a warrant to purchase 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share which vest immediately and expire in three years from date of issuance. The exchange of shares occurred in July 2013.
In conjunction with a consulting agreement which the Company entered into on December 10, 2012 with a firm, for consulting services, the Company the firm 11,132 shares of its common stock to a consultant at a price of $1.53 and valued at $16,988 on August 1, 2013 and recorded all issuances as general and administrative expense on the respective date of issuance.
On August 1, 2013, the Company issued 15,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan to an employee as compensation at a price of $1.30 per share and valued at $19,500.
On August 12, 2013, the Company issued 25,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $1.50 per share and valued at $37,500 for legal services.
On August 13, 2013, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $1.50 per share valued at $15,000 for acquisition advisory services.
On August 26, 2013 the Company issued 3,433,335 warrants to a company that is owned by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and is a shareholder of the Company to replace a grant of 3,433,335 warrants which had recently expired. The warrants vest immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.29.
On August 26, 2013, the Company issued 10,000 options to the President of the Company and 686,665 options to an employee of the Company under the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan to replace options which had recently expired. The options vest immediately, expire three years from date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.28.
In August 2013, the Company and the holder of the $150,000 of past due convertible notes agreed to convert the note and accrued interest thereon on the basis of $0.50 per share thereby issuing 330,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and issue 330,000 warrants exercisable at $2.25 per share which vest immediately and expire on August 11, 2016.
On July 3, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with a firm to serve as a placement agent in a financing transaction whereby the Company issued 125,000 shares of its common stock at $1.30 per share and valued at $162,500 and on September 3, 2013 issued another 100,000 shares of its common stock at $1.28 and valued at $128,000.
During the period of July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013 the Company issued 2,550,000 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase 2,550,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.25 per share which vest immediately and expire three years from date of issuance.
These shares were issued in reliance on the exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Act”). These shares of our common stock qualified for exemption under Section 4(2) since the issuance shares by us did not involve a public offering. In addition, the recipients had the necessary intent as required by Section 4(2) since they agreed to and received share certificates bearing a legend stating that such shares are restricted pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act. This restriction ensures that these shares would not be immediately redistributed into the market and therefore not be part of a “public offering.” Based on an analysis of the above factors, we have met the requirements to qualify for exemption under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act for this transaction.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
31.1
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Certifications of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
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31.2
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Certifications of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
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32.1
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Certifications of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
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32.2
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Certifications of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002
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101. INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Schema
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101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase
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101.DEF
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XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
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101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase
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101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase
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In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.
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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.
CAR CHARGING GROUP, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Michael D. Farkas
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Date: November 14, 2013
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Michael D. Farkas
Chief Executive Officer
(Duly Authorized and Principal
Executive Officer)
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Date: November 14, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Jack Zwick
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Jack Zwick
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized and Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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