Cavitation Technologies, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 March (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

Commission File Number: 000-53239

Cavitation Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

10019 CANOGA AVENUE, CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA 91311
(Address, including Zip Code, of Principal Executive Offices)

(818) 718-0905
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes    ☒        No    ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes  ☒     No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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As of May 8, 2023, the issuer had 282,235,384 shares of common stock outstanding.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CAVITATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

CAVITATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

CAVITATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
AS OF MARCH 31, 2023 AND 2022

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

CAVITATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

CAVITATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. (referred to herein, unless otherwise indicated, as “the Company,” “CTi,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) is a Nevada corporation originally incorporated under the name Bio Energy, Inc. CTi has developed, patented, and commercialized proprietary technology that may be used in liquid processing applications.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as promulgated in the United States of America (“U.S.”) and with instructions to Form 10-Q pursuant to the rules and regulations of Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Article 8-03 of Regulation S-X under the Exchange Act. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, we have included all adjustments considered necessary (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) for a fair presentation. Operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. You should read these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022 filed on October 13, 2022. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 has been derived from the audited financial statements included in the Form 10-K for that year.

Going Concern

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern. During the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company incurred a loss of $(610,000), used cash in operations of $(131,000) and at March 31, 2023, the Company had a working capital deficit of $(557,000). These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm, in their report on our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

As of March, 31 2023 we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $310,000 and are not generating sufficient funds to cover operations. In addition to the cash on hand, management believes we may require additional funds to continue to operate our business. Management's plan is to generate income from operations by continuing to license our technology globally through our strategic partners, including the extension or renewal of our existing global R and D, Marketing and Technology License Agreement with Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet), agreement with Alchemy Beverages, Inc (ABI), and agreement with Enviro Watertek, LLC (EWT).

We may also attempt to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to fund operations and provide additional working capital. However, there is no assurance that such financing will be consummated or obtained in sufficient amounts necessary to meet the Company's needs, that the Company will be able to achieve profitable operations or that the Company will be able to meet its future contractual obligations. Should management fail to obtain such financing, the Company may curtail its operations.

Covid-19

During the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company believes the COVID-19 pandemic did not materially impact its operating results due to the nature of the Company’s business and its operations. The Company has not observed any impairments of its assets or a significant change in the fair value of its assets due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, it is not possible for the Company to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on the Company’s business or results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company has been following the recommendations of local health authorities to minimize exposure risk for its employees, including the temporary closure of its corporate office and having employees work remotely. Most vendors have transitioned to electronic submission of invoices and payments.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date, and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are used in reserve for inventory obsolescence, impairment analysis for property and equipment, accrual of potential liabilities, deferred tax assets and valuing our stock options, warrants, and common stock issued for services, among other items. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

The Company follows the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”).

Revenue from the sale of the Company’s Nano Reactors is recognized when products are shipped from our manufacturing facilities as this is our sole performance obligation under these contracts and we have no continuing obligation to the customer.

Revenue from the Company’s share of gross profit to be earned from distributors, as defined, which the Company treats as variable consideration, is recognized using the most likely amount method. Estimates are available from our distributor which are considered in the determination of the most likely amount.

Revenue from usage fees is recognized by the Company based on actual usage by the customer.

The Company provides a limited warranty with every set of reactors sold, typically 2 to 5 years. The Company has not experienced significant claims under its warranty policy, and management determined no accrual for warranty reserve was necessary at March 31, 2023 or June 30, 2022.

Equity Method Investment

The Company accounts for investments in entities in which the Company has significant influence over the entity’s financial and operating policies, but does not control, using the equity method of accounting. The equity method investments are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently increased for capital contributions and allocations of net income, and decreased for capital distributions and allocations of net loss. Equity in net income (loss) from the equity method investment is allocated based on the Company’s economic interest. The Company assesses its investment in equity method investments for recoverability, and if it is determined that a loss in value of the investment is other than temporary, the Company writes down the investment to its fair value.

Management reviews the equity method investment for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment and when circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable.

At March 31, 2023, management concluded that there were no impairment indicators. If economic uncertainty increases and/or the global economy worsens, the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations may be sufficiently impacted to result in future impairment charges in the short-term.  Management will continue to monitor the effects that macroeconomic conditions have on its business and operations, and will review impairment indicators to the extent necessary in the upcoming months.

Loss Per Share

The Company’s computation of loss per share (EPS) includes basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Shares of restricted stock subject to vesting are included in basic weighted average common shares outstanding from the time they vest. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution, using the treasury stock method that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the net loss of the Company. In computing diluted EPS, the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding options and warrants are exercised, and the proceeds are used to purchase common stock at the average market price and there were no instruments that would result in issuance of additional shares during the period.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had 1,250,000 stock options and 53,927,834 stock warrants outstanding to purchase shares of common stock that were not included in the diluted net loss per common share because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

Concentrations

Cash - cash is deposited in one financial institution. The balances held at this financial institution at times may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits of up to $250,000.

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – three vendors accounted for 33%, 29%, and 26% of accounts payable and accrued expenses as of March 31, 2023. Three vendors accounted for 32%, 29% and 24% of accounts payable and accrued expenses as of June 30, 2022.

Revenues – during the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2023 95% for both periods presented, were from Desmet. Revenue during the three and nine months periods ended March 31, 2022 were 100% and 94% of revenues, respectively, were from Desmet.

Fair Value Measurement

FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820-10 requires entities to disclose the fair value of financial instruments, both assets and liabilities recognized and not recognized on the balance sheet for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. ASC 820-10 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

On March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature.

Segments

The Company operates in one segment, its nano reactor technology business.  In accordance with the “Segment Reporting” Topic of the ASC, the Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer and President, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Existing guidance, which is based on a management approach to segment reporting, establishes requirements to report selected segment information quarterly and to report annually entity-wide disclosures about products and services, major customers, and the countries in which the entity holds material assets and reports revenue. All material operating units qualify for aggregation under “Segment Reporting” due to their similar customer base and similarities in: economic characteristics; nature of products and services; and procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes. Since the Company operates in one segment, all financial information required by “Segment Reporting” can be found in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13, Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 requires entities to use a forward-looking approach based on current expected credit losses (“CECL”) to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This may result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2023, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe the potential impact of the new guidance and related codification improvements will be material to its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company's present or future consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 - Contracts with Desmet Ballestra Group

In October 2021, the Company executed a three-year agreement with Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet) that is a continuation of the October 2018 agreement for the sale of the Company’s reactors. In accordance with ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of reactors at the time of shipment of the Nano reactor hardware as shipment is deemed to be the Company’s only performance obligation and the Company had no more continuing obligation other than the reactor’s two-year standard warranty. Desmet pays for such reactors on credit terms and the amount of a sale is recorded as a receivable upon acceptance by Desmet. In addition, Desmet agreed to provide the Company monthly advances of $40,000 through October 1, 2024 to be applied against future sales of reactors.

This agreement replaced an earlier agreement which provided the Company a share of gross profit from the sale of the reactors and also provided the Company monthly advances of $50,000 through October 1, 2021 that was applied against the Company’s gross profit share.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded total revenue from Desmet of $58,000 and $361,000 from reactor sales, respectively.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded total revenue from Desmet of $38,000 and $660,000 from reactor sales, respectively.

As of June 30, 2022, outstanding balance of monthly advances received from Desmet amounted to $80,000. During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company received advances in the aggregate of $724,000 and applied a total of $361,000 to the sales of reactors. As of March, 31, 2023, the outstanding balance of the advances from Desmet amounted to $443,000 which will be recognized as revenue as the reactors are shipped.

Note 3 - Investment in Equity Method Investment

In 2019, the Company and Delaware Water Company, LLC (Delaware) formed a limited liability company called Enviro WaterTek LLC (“Enviro”). Enviro is owned 50% by the Company and 50% by Delaware, and the Company accounts for its investment in Enviro under the equity method. From 2019 to 2021, Enviro had no operations.

In September 2021, the Company and Delaware entered into a separate agreement under Enviro for a specific project (referred to as “Ameredev” “joint venture”). Delaware has certain contracts in place to provide recycled water to operators of certain active oil and gas wells. Under the agreement, the Company contributed $1.2 million that was used by Ameredev to increase the capacity of certain pipelines and water treatment facilities operated by Delaware. Pursuant to the agreement, for each barrel of recycled water that Ameredev sells, Delaware will receive $0.10 per barrel, and the Company will receive $0.05 per barrel (referred to as usage fees), with the balance of net income (loss) from Ameredev being allocated 70% to Delaware and 30% to the Company. The Ameredev agreement will terminate the earlier of three years (unless extended by unanimous agreement of the Board and Members of Ameredev) from the date of the agreement or by unanimous agreement of the Board and Members of Ameredev.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded total revenues from Ameredev of $3,000 and $21,000 from usage fees.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized loss of $(14,000) and $(43,000), respectively, to account for the Company’s 30% share in the net loss from the equity method investment.

During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized income of $37,000 for both periods, to account for the Company’s 30% share in the net loss from the equity method investment.

The following table summarizes the activity of the Company’s equity method investment: 

A summarized balance sheet as of March 31, 2023, for Ameredev, and a summarized statement of operations for the nine-months ended March 31, 2023, for Ameredev is presented below:

Balance Sheet: 

Income Statement:

Note 4 – Operating Lease

The Company leases certain warehouse and corporate office space under operating lease agreement. We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease assets are presented as operating lease right-of-use assets and the related liabilities are presented as lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Generally, the implicit rate of interest in lease arrangements is not readily determinable and the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is a hypothetical rate based on its understanding of what its credit rating would be. The operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives.

The components of lease expense and supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the period are as follows: 

The supplemental balance sheet information related to leases for the period is as follows:

Note 5 – Related Party Transactions

Accrued Payroll and Payroll Taxes

In prior periods, the Company accrued salaries and estimated payroll taxes due to a former officer of the Company. As of March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022, total accrued payroll and payroll taxes attributable to the former officer amounted to $280,000 for both periods presented.

Note 6 – Notes Payable

In July 2020, the Company received a loan of $150,000 from the Small Business Association (SBA) under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance program. The EIDL loan is payable over 30 years, bears interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum and secured by all tangible and intangible property of the Company. As of March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2022, the outstanding balance of the note payable amounted to $150,000.

The Company did not make the required installment payments as of March 31, 2023 on a timely basis to the SBA. In May 2023, a payment was made in the amount of $2,924 to bring the outstanding balance current.

Note 7 - Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock

Shares issued for cash

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company sold 12,071,785 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 12,071,785 shares of common stock in a private placement for $0.065 per unit, for net proceeds of $785,000. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.09 per share, were fully vested upon issuance, and have a term of five years.

Shares issued upon exercise of options and warrants

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company issued 6,181,818 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of stock options exercisable into 8,500,000 shares of common stock. As a result of the exercise the Company also recognized stock compensation of $9,000 to account the fair value of 86,128 additional shares of common stock issued to the option holders.

During the period ended March 31, 2022, the Company issued 33,864,262 shares of common stock upon the cashless exercise of warrants exercisable into 50,110,000 shares of common stock. As a result of the exercise, the Company also recognized stock compensation of $77,000 to account the fair value of 543,447 additional shares of common stock issued to the warrant holders.

Shares issued for services

On February 9, 2023, the Company granted a total of two million shares of our common stock with a fair value of $40,000 to two individuals who provided us with advisory services.

In March 2022, the Company issued 500,000 shares to a consultant for services for a total fair value of $25,000. The fair value was based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date the shares were granted.

Shares issued for the settlement of liabilities

In January 2022 and March 2022, the Company issued a total of 7,106,960 shares of its common stock with a fair value of $521,000 to settle in full two promissory notes aggregating $355,000, and recorded a loss on settlement of the liabilities of $166,000.

In January 2022, the Company issued 4,080,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $409,000 to settle accounts payable of $204,000 and recorded a loss on settlement of the liability of $205,000.

Stock Options

The Company has not adopted a formal stock option plan. However, it has assumed outstanding stock options resulting from the acquisition of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hydrodynamic Technology, Inc. In addition, the Company has made periodic non- plan grants. A summary of the stock option activity during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows: 

There was no intrinsic value of the outstanding options as of March 31, 2023 as the exercise price of these options were greater than the market price. The following table summarizes additional information concerning options outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2023. 

Stock Warrants

A summary of the Company's warrant activity and related information for the three months ended on March 31, 2023 is as follows: 

There was no intrinsic value of the outstanding warrants as of March 31, 2023, as the exercise price of these warrants were greater than the market price. The following table summarizes additional information concerning warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2023. 

Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies

Royalty Agreements

On July 1, 2008, the Company entered into Patent Assignment Agreements with two parties, our President and Technology Development Supervisor, where certain devices and methods involved in the hydrodynamic cavitation processes invented by the President and the Technology Development Supervisor have been assigned to the Subsidiary. In exchange, the Subsidiary agreed to pay a royalty of 5% of gross revenues to each of the President and Technology Development Supervisor for licensing of the technology and leasing of the related equipment embodying the technology. These agreements were subsequently assumed by Cavitation Technologies on May 13, 2010 from its subsidiary. The Company's President and Technology Development Supervisor both waived their rights to receive royalty payments that have accrued, or that may accrue, on any gross revenue generated through March 31, 2023.

On April 30, 2008 and as amended on November 22, 2010, our wholly owned subsidiary entered into an employment agreement with our former Director of Chemical and Analytical Department (the "Inventor") to receive an amount equal to 5% of actual gross royalties received from the royalty stream in the first year in which the Company receives royalty payments from the patent which the Inventor was the legally named inventor, and 3% of actual gross royalties received by the Company resulting from the patent in each subsequent year. As of March 31, 2023 no patents have been granted in which this person is the legally named inventor.

ITEM 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as its plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Its actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

Overview of our Business

Cavitation Technologies, Inc. ("CTi"), a Nevada corporation, was originally incorporated under the name Bio Energy, Inc. We design and engineer environmentally friendly technology-based systems that are designed to serve large, growing, global markets such as vegetable oil refining, renewable fuels, water treatment, algae oil extraction, biodiesel production, water-oil emulsions and crude oil yield enhancement.  Our systems are designed to process industrial liquids at a lower cost and higher yield than conventional technology. We are a process and product development firm that has developed, patented, and commercialized proprietary technology.

CTi has developed, patented, and commercialized proprietary technology that can be used for processing of industrial fluids. CTi's patented Nano Reactor® is the critical components of the CTi Nano Neutralization® System which is commercially proven to reduce operating costs and increase yields in processing oils and fats. CTi has two issued patents relating to our Nano Reactor® systems and has filed several national and international patents to employ its proprietary technology in applications including, vegetable oil refining, biodiesel production, waste water treatment, algae oil extraction, and alcoholic beverage enhancement.

We are engaged in manufacturing our Nano-Reactors, which are designed to help refine vegetable oils, biodiesel transesterification and treatment of produced and frack water. Our near-term goal is to continue to sell our systems through our partners, Desmet Ballestra and EW.

During the past several years we have developed a number of new applications utilizing the core principal of our technology. Our low pressure non-reactors (LPN) can be utilized in multiple industries that process large volumes of fluids and we anticipate accelerated commercial sales in our fiscal 2020. Further, we have miniaturized our non-reactors to be utilized in various consumer oriented products, such as, processing and enhancing spirits and wines, drinking water with infusion of vitamins, minerals and cannabidiol (CBD) oil.

We have agreements to license our technology globally through our strategic partners, Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet) and Enviro Watertek, LLC (EW) and Alchemy Beverages, Inc (ABI). Desmet have been providing monthly advances of $50,000. We may need additional funding, and may attempt to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to fund operations and additional working capital. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such financing or obtained sufficient amounts necessary to meet our business needs, or that we will be able to meet our future contractual obligations.

In March 2020 the World Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, has adversely affected workforces, customers, economies, and financial markets globally. It has also disrupted the normal operations of many businesses, including ours. This outbreak could decrease spending, adversely affect demand for our product and harm our business and results of operations. It is not possible for us to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on our business or results of operations at this time.

Inflation

Global inflation also increased during 2022 and in 2023. The Russia and Ukraine conflict and other geopolitical conflicts, as well as related international response, have exacerbated inflationary pressures, including causing increases in the price for goods and services and global supply chain disruptions, which have resulted and may continue to result in shortages in food products, materials and services. Such shortages have resulted and may continue to result in inflationary cost increases for labor, fuel, food products, materials and services, and could continue to cause costs to increase as well as result in the scarcity of certain materials. We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of inflation or other negative economic factors or associated increases in our operating costs and how that may impact our business. To the extent we and our customers we service are unable to recover higher operating costs resulting from inflation or otherwise mitigate the impact of such costs on our and their business, our revenues and gross profit could decrease, and our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Results of Operations

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

The following is a comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Revenue

The Company generates revenues from the sale of the Nano Reactor® to customers/distributor. Additionally, the Company generates revenues from its equity method investment, specifically fees from usage of reactors or usage fees.

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 we recorded $61,000 in revenue compared to $38,000 for months ended March 31, 2022. Revenues increased since the Company received one purchase order in the amount of $58,000 from Desmet during the current period. In addition, the Company recognized usage fees of $3,000 during the current period.

Cost of Revenue

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, our cost of sales amounted to $11,000 and $16,000 respectively during the same period in prior year, which was the result of the revenue transactions described above.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 amounted to $273,000 compared with $270,000 for the same period in 2022, an increase of $3,000 or 1%. Increase in general and administrative expense are related to salary professional fees.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0 and $14,000, respectively. R&D expenses remained relatively low as we continued to rely on Desmet for support in R&D and development of new applications for our technology. It is our intention to pursue R&D as our cash position permits.

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 amounted to $(15,000), which consist of $(1,000) of interest expense and loss from equity method investment of $(14,000). For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized a loss of $(336,000), which consist of loss on settlement of liabilities $(371,000), income from equity method investment $37,000 and interest expense of $(2,000). The significant decrease in other expense was due to the loss on settlement of liabilities recorded in fiscal 2022 with no similar transaction during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2022

The following is a comparison of our results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Revenue

The Company generates revenues from the sale of the Nano Reactor® to customers/distributor. In prior years up to October 2021, the Company was also entitled to a share in gross profit from the sale of such reactors by our distributor, Desmet to their customers. Additionally, the Company generates revenues from its equity method investment.

During the nine months ended March 31, 2023 we recorded $381,000 in revenue compared to $660,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2022. Revenues decreased since the Company received five purchase orders from Desmet during the current period compared six purchase orders in the prior period. In addition, the Company also recognized usage fees of $42,000 during the prior period compared to $20,000 during the current period.

Cost of Revenue

During the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, our cost of sales amounted to $73,000 and $42,000 respectively during the same period in prior year, which was the result of the revenue transactions described above.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 amounted to $872,000 compared with $1,122,000 for the same period in 2022, a decrease of $250,000 or 22%. Decrease in general and administrative expense due to decrease in salary and professional expenses.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0 and $16,000, respectively. R&D expenses remained relatively low as we continued to rely on Desmet and for support in R&D and development of new applications for our technology. It is our intention to pursue R&D as our cash position permits.

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense) for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, amounted to $(46,000) and $(235,000), respectively. The decrease in other income (expense) of $(189,000) was the result of $37,000 income from an equity method investment in 2022, $104,000 gain on forgiveness of PPP note payable, offset by a loss settlement of liabilities of $(371,000) and interest expense of $(5,000) in 2022. In 2023 the Company recorded a loss from an equity method investment of $(43,000) and interest expense of $(4,000). In addition, the significant decrease in other expense was due to the loss on settlement of liabilities recorded in fiscal 2022 with no similar transaction during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resource

During the nine months ended March 31, 2023 the Company incurred a net loss of $610,000 and used cash from operations of $131,000 and had a working capital deficit of $557,000 as of March 31, 2023. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date that the financial statements are issued. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s June 30, 2022 financial statements, has expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

As of March 31, 2023 we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $310,000 and are not generating sufficient revenues to fund operations. In addition, management believes we may require additional funds to continue to operate our business. Management's plan is to generate income from operations by continuing to license our technology globally through our strategic partners, Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet), Enviro Watertek (EW) and Alchemy Beverages, Inc. (ABI). Pursuant to our contract with Desmet, Desmet has been providing us monthly advances of $40,000 through October 1, 2024 to be applied against from future reactor sales.

We may also attempt to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to fund operations and provide additional working capital. However, there is no assurance that such financing will be consummated or obtained in sufficient amounts necessary to meet the Company's needs, that the Company will be able to achieve profitable operations or that the Company will be able to meet its future contractual obligations. Should management fail to obtain such financing, the Company may curtail its operations.

Cash Flow

Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 amounted to $131,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $146,000 for the same period in fiscal 2022. Funding for the operating activities was provided primarily by sales of our systems to Desmet, advances from distributor and cash reserve.

Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0 and $1,223,000 respectively. In 2022, the Company had a capital contribution from an investment in an unconsolidated joint venture.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0 and $785,000, respectively. In 2022, the Company received proceeds from the sale of common stock with warrants.

Critical Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are used for allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve for inventory obsolescence, impairment analysis for property and equipment, accrual of potential liabilities, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, and assumption in valuing our stock options, warrants, and common stock issued for services, among other items. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

The Company follows the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC 606.

Revenue from the sale of the Company’s Nano Reactors is recognized when products are shipped from our manufacturing facilities as this is our sole performance obligation under these contracts and we have no continuing obligation to the customer.

The Company also recognized revenue from its share of gross profit to be earned from distributors, as defined, which we treated as variable consideration and recognized using the most likely amount method.

In addition, the Company also recognizes revenues from usage fees of certain reactors. Usage fees are recognized based on actual usage by the customer.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

See Note 1 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Not applicable for smaller reporting companies.

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with rule 13a-15(a), CTi management must maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) and (c), management must also evaluate the effectiveness of these disclosure control and procedures at the end of each fiscal year. As of March 31, 2023 the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2023.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of fiscal 2023 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1  Legal Proceedings

We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceeding against our Company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.

Item 2  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4 - Mine Safety Disclosures

None

Item 5 - Other Information

None

Item 6 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

* In accordance with Regulation S-K 406 of the Securities Act of 1934, we undertake to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of our "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics". A copy may be requested by sending an email to info@cavitationtechnologies.com.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.