Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2008 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 333-125678
PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 20-2675800 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
25242 Arctic Ocean Dr.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(Address of principal executive offices)
(949) 206-6868
(Issuers telephone number)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of November 11, 2008 was as follows: 32,638,320
PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC.
10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Item 1. | 2 | |
Item 2. | Managements discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 26 |
Item 3. | 35 | |
Item 4. | 35 | |
Item 4T. | 36 |
Part II
Item 1. | 36 | |
Item 1A. | 36 | |
Item 2. | 39 | |
Item 3. | 40 | |
Item 4. | 41 | |
Item 5. | 41 | |
Item 6. | 41 | |
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements
PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC.
10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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W. T. UNIACK & CO. CPAS, P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
1003 Weatherstone Pkwy., Ste. 320 12600 Deerfield Pkwy., Ste 100
Woodstock, GA 30188 Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: 770-592-3233 Phone: 678-566-3774
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Probe Manufacturing, Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA
We have reviewed the accompanying balance sheet of Probe Manufacturing, Inc. as of September 30, 2008, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the three to nine month periods ended September 30, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1, conditions exist which raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
W.T. UNIACK & CO, CPAs, P.C.
November 13, 2008
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PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC. | |||
Consolidated Balance Sheet | |||
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| September 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 |
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Current Assets: |
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| Cash | $ 21,106 | $ 29,490 |
| Accounts receivable - trade - net | 867,236 | 702,052 |
| Inventory | 951,329 | 953,803 |
| Deposits on Inventory | 50,937 | - |
| Total Current Assets | 1,890,608 | 1,685,345 |
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Property And Equipment - Net | 160,538 | 211,782 | |
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Goodwill | 92,220 |
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Total Assets | $ 2,143,366 | $ 1,897,127 | |
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Liabilities And Stockholders' ( Deficit ) |
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Current Liabilities: |
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| Accounts payable - trade | 831,444 | 600,405 |
| Customer Deposits | 38,790 | 34,829 |
| Accrued Expenses | 232,110 | 280,501 |
| Notes payable - Related Party | - | - |
| Current Portion of Long Term Debt | 745,267 | 944,267 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,847,611 | 1,860,002 |
Long-Term Debt: |
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| Other long-term debt | 323,273 | 420,261 |
| Notes payable - Related Party | 417,161 | 482,159 |
| Capital lease settlement obligations | 301,823 | 352,002 |
| Less Current portion of Long Term Debt | (745,267) | (944,267) |
| Net Long-Term Debt | 296,990 | 310,155 |
Total Liabilities | 2,144,601 | 2,170,157 | |
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Stockholders' ( Deficit ) |
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| Common Stock to issue, 35,155 and 157,533 shares respectively | - | 18,904 |
| Common stock, $.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 32,638,320 and 31,196,832 shares issued and outstanding respectively | 32,638 | 31,197 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 322,975 | 160,562 |
| Accumulated deficit | (356,848) | (483,693) |
| Total Stockholders' ( Deficit ) | (1,235) | (273,030) |
Total Liabilities And Stockholders' Deficit | $ 2,143,366 | $ 1,897,127 |
See Accountants review report
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Probe Manufacturing, Inc. | ||||
Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||
for the three and nine month periods ended | ||||
September 30, 2008 and 2007 respectively | ||||
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Sales | $ 2,022,233 | $ 1,566,499 | $ 6,018,623 | $ 5,251,132 |
Cost Of Goods Sold | 1,625,717 | 1,161,335 | 4,575,651 | 3,886,694 |
Gross Profit | 396,516 | 405,164 | 1,442,972 | 1,364,438 |
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General And Administrative | 338,083 | 310,542 | 1,020,749 | 1,064,288 |
Share Based Compensation | 2,058 | - | 11,985 | - |
Stock Issued for Services | - | 18,904 | 32,966 | 56,712 |
Research and Development | 21,093 | 31,587 | 140,667 | 75,378 |
Net Profit / (Loss) From Operations | 35,282 | 44,131 | 236,605 | 168,060 |
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Other Income / (Expenses) - Net | (360) | 1,142 | (458) | 1,142 |
Gain on Debt Settlement | - | - |
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Interest Expense | (29,339) | (42,039) | (109,302) | (114,875) |
Net Profit / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 5,583 | 3,234 | 126,845 | 378,811 |
Income Tax Expense | - | - | - | - |
Net Profit / (Loss) | $ 5,583 | $ 3,234 | $ 126,845 | $ 378,811 |
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Per Share Information: |
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Basic weighted average number |
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of common shares outstanding | 31,896,471 | 31,056,594 | 31,695,615 | 30,936,921 |
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Net Profit / (Loss) per common share | $ 0.0002 | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0040 | $ 0.0122 |
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Per Share Information: |
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Diluted, weighted average number |
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of common shares outstanding | 47,677,836 | 44,951,859 | 45,890,949 | 44,596,083 |
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Diluted, Net Profit / (Loss) per common share | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0028 | $ 0.0085 |
See Accountants review report
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PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||
for the Nine months ended September 30, | ||||
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities: |
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| Net Income / ( Loss ) | $ 126,845 | $ 378,811 | |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 51,244 | 194,603 |
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| Gain on debt settlement | - | (324,484) |
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| Share based compensation | 11,985 |
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| Stock issued for Services | 32,966 | 56,712 |
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| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (165,185) | 174,403 |
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| (Increase) decrease in inventory | 12,973 | 129,595 |
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| (Increase) decrease in other assets | (50,937) | - |
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| (Decrease) increase in accounts payable | 235,002 | (35,322) |
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| Other (Decrease) increase in accrued expenses | (48,391) | (48,648) |
Net Cash provided / (Used) In Operating Activities | 206,502 | 525,670 | ||
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
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| Purchase of property and equipment | - | (125,392) | |
| Investment in Solar Masters | (2,720) |
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Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities | (2,720) | (125,392) | ||
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| Payments on capital lease settlement obligations | (50,179) | (65,771) | |
| Proceeds / (Payments) on notes payable | (161,987) | (339,321) | |
Cash Flows Provided / (used) By Financing Activities | (212,166) | (405,092) | ||
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (8,384) | (4,814) | ||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | 29,490 | 42,580 | ||
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $ 21,106 | $ 37,766 | ||
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| Interest Paid | $ 89,576 | $ 114,875 | |
| Income Taxes Paid | $ - | $ - | |
| Stock issued for Investment | $ 100,000 |
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See Accountants review report
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PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
Notes 1- GENERAL
The Company
Probe Manufacturing Industries, Inc. was incorporated on July 7, 1995. On April 21, 2005, the Company was re-domiciled from California to Nevada, and changed its name to Probe Manufacturing, Inc. Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (the Company or Probe) is a leading provider of advanced electronics manufacturing services, or EMS, to original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, primarily in the medical device, aerospace, industrial, instrumentation and alternative fuel segments. This includes end-to-end manufacturing solutions ranging from engineering to manufacturing of printed circuit board assembly, cable assembly, enclosures, complete system integration and testing, as well as global order fulfillment. In August, we acquired the assets of Solar Masters, LLC, a distributer of solar powered products. Probe Manufacturing's headquarters are located in Lake Forest, California. Solar Masters is located in Fountain Valley, California.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we had a net profit of $5,583 and a working capital surplus of $42,997. As of September 30, 2008 we had shareholder deficit of $(1,235). The ability of the Company to operate as a going concern is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to continue generating positive cash flow from operations.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a net profit of $126,845 and a working capital surplus of $42,997 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. However, the Company had a shareholder deficit of $(1,235) as of September 30, 2008. Therefore the ability of the Company to operate as a going concern is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to continue generating positive cash flow from operations.
Management is taking the following steps to address this situation: (a) to continue improving operational efficiencies by: (i) re-negotiating direct material cost with all of our suppliers, (ii) by setting up managed inventory solutions, such as bonded inventory levels and auto-release programs with our major suppliers, whereby they maintain stock at their facilities and deliver Just-in-Time. This will improve the utilization of our lines of credit with suppliers and maintain inventory at its lowest value point; however, from time to time inventory levels may increase temporarily due to scheduling issues and acquisition of new customers and/or products; (iii) by continuing to improve systems and processes across operations and streamlining production lines; (b) renegotiation of credit lines for more attractive terms, as well as increasing our credit lines with suppliers; (c) to increase revenue; (i) we are acquiring new customers that are a better fit for us, (ii) and we are growing the business with our existing customers; and finally (iii) we are focusing on a more stable customer base such as medical device, aerospace, and alternative fuel industries that have a better chance of maintaining their manufacturing in Southern California instead of moving it to low cost and offshore regions; and (d) acquisition of market ready products to distribute through our wholly owned subsidiary Solar Masters.
The future success of the Company is likely dependent on its ability to attain additional capital to support growth and ultimately, upon its ability to continue profitable operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing, or that it will continue to generate sufficient positive cash flow from operations. The successful outcome of these or any future activities cannot be determined at this time and there is no assurance that if achieved, the Company will have sufficient funds to execute its business plans. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
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The interim financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders equity (deficit) and cash flows for the interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the first nine months of the year are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which might be expected for the entire year.
The accompanying financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, omit or condense certain footnotes and other information normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's audited financial statements on Form 10-K/A as amended for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
The Company follows United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Certain of the principles involve selection among alternatives and choices of methods, which are described in the footnotes to the Companys reviewed financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company maintains the majority of its cash accounts at a commercial bank. The total cash balance is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per commercial bank. For purposes of the statement of cash flows the Company considers all cash and highly liquid investments with initial maturities of one year or less to be cash equivalents.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates may be materially different from actual financial results. Significant estimates include the recoverability of long-lived assets, the collection of accounts receivable and valuation of inventory and reserves.
Accounts Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers located within the United States of America; and does not require collateral. The Companys ability to collect receivables is affected by economic fluctuations in the geographic areas and industries served by the Company.
Reserves for un-collectable amounts are provided, based on past experience and a specific analysis of the accounts. Although the Company expects to collect amounts due, actual collections may differ from the estimated amounts. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had a reserve for potentially un-collectable accounts of $35,212.
Five (5) customers accounted for approximately 84% of accounts receivable at September 30, 2008 and one customer accounted for 65% of the accounts receivable balance. The Companys trade accounts primarily represent unsecured receivables. Historically, the Companys bad debt write-offs related to these trade accounts have been insignificant.
Inventory
Inventories are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or market value. Our industry experiences changes in technology, changes in market value and availability of the raw materials, as well as changing customer demand. The Company makes provisions for estimated excess and obsolete inventories based on regular audits and cycle counts of our on-hand inventory levels and forecasted customer demands and at times additional provisions are made. Any inventory write offs are charged to the reserve account. For the nine months ended, September 30, 2008 the company wrote off $60,034 of excess inventory against the reserve. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had a reserve for potentially obsolete inventory of $240,457.
Property and Equipment
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Property and equipment are stated at cost. Assets held under capital leases are recorded at lease inception at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the related assets. The Company follows the practice of capitalizing property and equipment purchased over $5,000. The cost of ordinary maintenance and repairs is charged to operations. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
Furniture and fixtures
3 to 7 years
Equipment
7 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements
2 years (life of the lease)
Long Lived Assets
The Companys management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by determining whether the depreciation and amortization of long lived assets over their remaining lives can be recovered through projected undiscounted future cash flows. The amount of long lived asset impairment if any, is measured based on fair value and is charged to operations in the period in which long lived assets impairment is determined by management. There can be no assurance however, that market conditions will not change or demand for the Companys services will continue, which could result in impairment of long-lived assets in the future.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product and services are recognized at the time goods are shipped or services are provided to the customer, with an appropriate provision for returns and allowances. Terms are generally FOB Origination with the right of inspection and acceptance. The Company has not experienced a material amount of rejected or damaged product.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of accounts payable and accrued expenses are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
Other Comprehensive Income
The Company has no material components of other comprehensive income (loss) and accordingly, net loss is equal to comprehensive loss in all periods.
Net Profit / (Loss) per Common Share
Basic profit / (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. At September 30, 2008 the Company had outstanding common shares of 32,638,320 used in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Basic Weighted average common shares and equivalents at September 30, 2008 were 31,695615. Fully diluted weighted average common shares and equivalents at September 30, 2008 were 45,890,949. As of September 30, 2008 the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 14,247,330 additional common shares and options to purchase 1,527,083 additional common shares, which may dilute future earnings per share, which were included in the calculation of fully diluted weighted average common shares and equivalents.
Research and Development:
The company is curtailing its research and development and focusing its business on its core business of electronics contract manufacturing and growing its subsidiary Solar Masters.
Research and Development Costs incurred in association with the alternative fuels technology development (which include salaries and equipment) are expensed as incurred. We expensed $21,093 in R&D during the three months ended September 30, 2008 and $140,667 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. We acquired a 125 KW natural gas distributed power generator and have converted it to run on hydrogen fuel. We have tabled the development of this project. Our second research and development project involves an Engine Control Unit (ECU) to help convert gasoline cars to run on natural gas. The Solaris project is in prototype stage. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the efficacy of moving this project forward
Segment Information
Except as identified above in the research and development section, we operate our primary business of electronics contract manufacturing and our subsidiary business of distribution of solar powered products.
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Share Based Compensation
The company has adopted the use of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123R), which supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance and eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25s intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in Statement 123 as originally issued. This Statement requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instruments, which includes grants of stock options and stock warrants, based on the fair value of the award, measured at the grant date, (with limited exceptions). Under this standard, the fair value of each award is estimated on the grant date, using an option-pricing model that meets certain requirements. We use the Black- Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of our equity awards, including stock options and warrants. The Black-Scholes model meets the requirements of SFAS No. 123R; however the fair values generated may not reflect their actual fair values, as it does not consider certain factors, such as vesting requirements, employee attrition and transferability limitations. The Black-Scholes model valuation is affected by our stock price and a number of assumptions, including expected volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. We estimate the expected volatility and estimated life of our stock options at grant date based on historical volatility; however, due to the thinly traded nature of our stock, we have chosen to use an average of the annual volatility of like companies in our industry. For the risk-free interest rate, we use the Constant Maturity Treasury rate on 90 day government securities. The term is equal to the time until the option expires. The dividend yield is not applicable, as the company has not paid any dividends, nor do we anticipate paying them in the foreseeable future. The fair value of our restricted stock is based on the market value of our free trading common stock, on the grant date calculated using a 20 trading day average. At the time of grant, the share based-compensation expense is recognized in our financial statements based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest using historical employee attrition rates and the expense is reduced accordingly. It is also adjusted to account for the restricted and thinly traded nature of the shares. The expense is reviewed and adjusted in subsequent periods if actual attrition differs from those estimates. We re-evaluate the assumptions used to value our share-based awards on a quarterly basis and if changes warrant different assumptions, the share-based compensation expense could vary significantly from the amount expensed in the past. We may be required to adjust any remaining share-based compensation expense, based on any additions, cancellations or adjustments to the share based awards. The expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the awardthe requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service. For the year ended December 31, 2007 we recognized $97,537 of share based compensation which included $21,920 of expense, due to the issuance of our options and warrants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 we recognized $44,951 of share based compensation which included $11,985 of expense, due to the issuance of our options and warrants, we also had $15,732 in non-vested expense to be recognized over the next three years.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, which requires the asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when differences are expected to reverse. The net profit for the nine month period ended, September 30, 2008 of $126,845 is offset by previous losses. As of September 30, 2008 the Company had a net operating loss carry forward of $351,038. The Company has not booked any deferred tax asset as a result.
NOTE 3 INVENTORY
Inventories at September 30, 2008 by major classification were comprised of the following:
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Raw Material | $ 1,050,717 | $ 994,922 |
Work in Process | 133,067 | 253,969 |
Finished Goods | 8,003 | 5,403 |
Total | 1,191,786 | 1,254,294 |
Less Reserve for excess or obsolete inventory | (240,457) | (300,491) |
Total Inventory | $ 951,329 | $ 953,803 |
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NOTE 4 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment were comprised of the following at September 30, 2008:
| September 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 |
Furniture and fixtures | $ 57,044 | $ 57,044 |
Equipment | 2,397,325 | 2,397,325 |
Leasehold improvements | 210,403 | 210,404 |
Total | 2,664,773 | 2,664,773 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (2,504,235) | (2,452,991) |
Net Fixed Assets | $ 160,538 | $ 211,782 |
NOTE 5 ACCRUED EXPENSES
As of September 30, 2008 the Company had the following accrued expenses:
| September 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 |
Sales Tax Payable | $ 227 | $ 151 |
Property Tax accrual | 8,906 | 6,693 |
Accrued Wages | 83,477 | 77,326 |
Accrued Interest | 4,372 | 5,342 |
Accrued Professional Fees | 34,577 | 50,500 |
Accrued Utilities and other rents | 15,500 | 59,317 |
Accrued Vacation | 85,051 | 81,172 |
Other Accruals |
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Total Accrued Expenses | $ 232,110 | $ 280,501 |
NOTE 7 - CAPITAL LEASE SETTLEMENT OBLIGATIONS
On July 9, 1997 and December 21, 1997, the Company entered into two lease agreements, with Crocker capital, which subsequently assigned the leases to The CIT Group. In September 2004 the Company had outstanding balances of $457,604 and $556,293 on the two leases and was unable to make the monthly lease payments. As a result, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with The CIT Group, with monthly payments of $7,500 and an early payment schedule as follows:
The CIT Group would release the Company and its guarantors if one of the following payments were made, less the total of all monthly payments made to that date:
$375,000 if paid by October 25, 2004
$425,000 if paid by December 25, 2004
$500,000 if paid by June 25, 2005
$550,000 if paid by December 25, 2005
$600,000 if paid by June 25, 2006
$650,000 if paid by December 25, 2006
$700,000 if paid by June 25, 2007
On June 1, 2007 an amended forbearance agreement was entered into:
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In consideration of CIT entering into this Addendum, Probe will pay CIT the sum of $7,500 on or before June 25, 2007, which was paid.
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Recital B is amended to state that as of June 25, 2007 Probes payment obligation to CIT totals $457,500.
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Section 2.3 of the Forbearance Agreement is amended to state that probe will pay CIT the amount of $457,500 in sixty-one (61) monthly installments of $7,500 each, commencing on July 25, 2007 and ending on July 25, 2012. If at any time Probe elects to pay in full the remaining balance, upon 30 day written notice, CIT will provide a payoff figure for the remaining balance using a present value rate of 7.0%.
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The Company imputed interest at 7% over the term of the payments, which resulted in a present value of $384,025 and $318,841 at September, 2007 and 2008 respectively.
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This resulted in a gain of $324,330 which had an effect on Net profit per common share of $.031 and Diluted Net Profit per common share of $.022.
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As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $301,822
NOTE 8 NOTES PAYABLE
Note Payable secured by deed of trust, 12% interest, originally due on September 2006 to Ashford Capital Transition Fund I, LP, and was subsequently extended to March 2006. The balance of $456,000 was paid in full on March 10, 2006.
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 special use, line of credit in the amount of $90,000, unsecured, 12% interest paid in cash due May 10, 2007, payable to Ashford Capital, LLC. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, unsecured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, payments of $1,997 and a balloon payment of $33,068 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $30,774.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Ed Lassiter. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $ $4,650 and a balloon payment of $77,014 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $71,670.
Note Payable -- This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to William Duncan. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,661 and a balloon payment of $27,505 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $25,317.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Benner Exemption Trust. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, payments of $4,650 and a balloon payment of $77,014 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $71,670.
Note Payable This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Ashford Capital, LLC. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $3,321 and a balloon payment of $55,010 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $51,193.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 15% per annum, payable to Hoa Mai. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month
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amortization, monthly payments of $1,661 and a balloon payment of $27,505 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $24,726. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $20,559.
Note Payable Term note payable, with an effective date of April 23, 2006, payable to Hoa Mai at 15% interest rate, with a 12 month amortization, monthly payments of $ 2,166. As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $0.
Note Payable Note payable, with an effective date of February 1, 2008, payable to Hoa Mai at 15% interest rate per annum, due on April 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $0.
Note Payable Note payable, with an effective date of February 8, 2008, payable to Linwood Goddard at 15% interest rate per annum, due on May 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $0.
Related Party Notes payable
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Kambiz Mahdi. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $15,437.
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Reza Zarif. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $15,501.
Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Kambiz Mahdi. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. O n April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $121,319.
Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Reza Zarif. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $126,759. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $121,823.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Rufina Paniego. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $2,491 and a balloon payment of $39,759 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $42,893. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $38,588.
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Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to eFund Capital Partners. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $4,982 and a balloon payment of $82,516 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $79,371. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $77,033.
Note Payable This is a related party term note payable. Borrowings under this term note were at an interest rate of 15%, with 12 months amortization, monthly payments of $2,256 payable to Rufina Paniego. As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $0.
Note Payable This is a related party term note payable, with an effective date of February 11, 2008, payable to Rufina Paniego at 15% interest rate per annum, due on April 11, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $0.
Note Payable related party. This is a term note payable, with an effective date of January 15, 2008, payable to Jeff Conrad, Esq. at a 12% interest rate, with a 30 month amortization and monthly payments of $1,162. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $27,459.
Note Payable related party, with an effective date of April 30, 2008, payable to Rufina Paniego at 15% interest rate per annum, due on May 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the balance was $5,975.
Other Long-Term Debt
1) We have reached a settlement with I-Source, a supplier, with monthly payments of $2,500. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $11,925. Payments continue through February, 2009.
2) We currently owe the Internal Revenue Service $36,308.for past tax liabilities. We negotiated a settlement with the IRS and have entered into a payment plan with them in which we pay the IRS $3,000 per month. All payments to date are current. The balance is included in other long-term debt.
NOTE 9 COMMITMENTS AND CONTIGENCIES
Operating Rental Leases
On September 11, 2006 we entered into a sublease agreement for 10,000 sq ft. of manufacturing space which includes office space with Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc. for $15,500 per month. On May 19, 2008 we entered into a new extension of the sublease agreement with an effective termination date of August 31, 2009. The facility is located at 25242 Arctic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Solar Masters entered into a lease agreement effective September 26, 2008 for a one year lease with rent beginning December 1, 2008. For approximately 1260 sq ft. of office and warehouse space, the monthly rent is $1273. The facility is located at 17451 Mr. Herrmann Street, Suite D, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
Litigation
The Company may be involved from time to time in various claims, lawsuits, and disputes with third parties, action involving allegations or discrimination or breach of contract actions incidental in the normal operations of the business.
As of September 30, 2008 we believe that there are no other claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operating results. However, if litigation should arise and the company was to receive an unfavorable ruling, there is a possibility that it would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of the period in which the ruling occurs, or future periods.
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NOTE 10 CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS
On April 21, 2005 the Companys Board of Directors and shareholders approved the following capital stock transactions:
The Company re-domiciled in the state of Nevada, whereby increasing the number of authorized common shares to 200,000,000 and designating a par value of $.001 per share.
On May 25, 2006 the Companys Board of Directors and shareholders approved the following capital stock transactions:
An amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company authorizing a new series of Preferred stock, which shall be designated as Series C, and shall consist of 15,000 shares.
Common Stock transactions:
From June 16, 2004 to April 1, 2005 the Company sold 6,663,750 shares of common stock through a Private Placement Memorandum at $.267 per Share to 49 individuals generating net proceeds of $1,777,000, of which 2,145,000 shares were sold in 2005, generating net proceeds of $572,000.
During 2005 the Company issued 93,354 shares of common stock, in lieu of interest payments at $.267 per share for a total of $24,894.
In February 2006 the Company issued 40,314 shares of common stock, in lieu of interest payments at $.267 per share for a total of $10,751.
In May 2006 the Company issued 49,008 shares of common stock, in lieu of interest payments at $.267 per share for a total of $13,094.
On May 25, 2006 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock at .033 cents (Market value of shares on that date), for a total of $50,000, to compensate its directors for services through a stock grant pursuant to Form S-8 in the following amounts:
Name | Amount of Common Stock issued |
Kambiz Mahdi | 300,000 |
Reza Zarif | 300,000 |
Barrett Evans | 300,000 |
Jeffrey Conrad | 300,000 |
Dennis Benner | 300,000 |
In August 2006 the Company issued 90,762 shares of common stock, in lieu of interest payments at $.267 per share for a total of $24,205.
In August 2006 the Company issued 35,034 shares of common stock, in lieu of interest payments at $.267 per share for a total of $9,343.
In August 2006 the Company issued 12,615 shares of common stock for officer compensation at $.267 per share for a total of $3,365.
In August 2006 the Company accrued 141,780 shares of common stock for officer compensation at $.033 per share (fair market value at time of accrual) for a total of $4,726. These shares were issued on March 30, 2007.
In September 2006 the Company accrued 87,249 shares of common stock for officer compensation at $ .216 per share (fair market value at time of accrual) for a total of $18,904. These shares were issued on March 30, 2007.
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In December 2006 the Company accrued 103,110 shares of common stock for officer compensation at $.183 per share (fair market value at time of accrual) for a total of $18,904. These shares were issued on March 30, 2007.
In July 2006 the Company converted 12,500 shares from Preferred B to Preferred C, 14,040 shares.
In August 2006 the holders of preferred series C elected to convert 14,040 shares into 5,265,000 shares of common stock.
On August 14, 2006 the holders converted 440 shares of the Preferred Series A for 13,417,272 shares of the Companys common stock.
On March 30, 2007 the Company issued 332,139 shares of common stock for officer compensation.
On June 30, 2007 the Company issued 235,089 shares of common stock for officer compensation for the first and second quarter of 2007.
On October 15, 2007 the Company issued 141,780 shares of common stock for officer compensation for the 3rd quarter of 2007.
On November 5, 2007 the Company entered into a consulting services agreement with Global Capital Management (GCM), to provide investment banking services, for one year. As a result we issued 1,275,000 warrants to purchase 1,275,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.133 per share. As a result we recognized share based compensation expense in the amount of $16,607 for the year ended December 31, 2007.
On February 11, 2008, the Company issued 472,599 shares of common stock for officer compensation.
On April 12, 2008, the Company issued 113,424 shares of common stock for officer compensation.
On August 11, 2008 the board of directors of the issuer approved a 3-for-1 forward stock split of its outstanding and issued common stock. Pursuant to the forward stock split the Companys issued and outstanding share capital will increase from 10,594,258 shares of common stock to 31,782,774 shares of common stock. The effective date of the forward stock split will be September 1, 2008. All computations for common shares and equivalents have been adjusted accordingly.
On August 13, 2008, the Company issued 106,545 shares of common stock for officer compensation..
On September 30, 2008 the Company issued 750,000 shares of its common stock for the purchase of the assets of Solar Masters, Inc.
COMMON STOCK
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 there were 32,638,320 and 31,196,832 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively. All outstanding shares of common stock are, and the common stock to be issued will be, fully paid and non-assessable. Each share of our common stock has identical rights and privileges in every respect. The holders of our common stock are entitled to vote upon all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders and are entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held. There are no cumulative voting rights.
The holders of our common stock are entitled to share equally in dividends and other distributions that our Board of Directors may declare from time to time out of funds legally available for that purpose, if any, after the satisfaction of any prior rights and preferences of any outstanding preferred stock. If we liquidate, dissolve or wind up, the holders of shares of common stock will be entitled to share ratably in the distribution of all of our assets remaining available for distribution after satisfaction of all our liabilities and our obligations to holders of our outstanding preferred stock.
PREFERRED STOCK
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Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. We authorized 440 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and 20,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. On May 25, 2006 the Articles of Incorporation were amended authorizing 15,000 shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock.
As of August 20, 2006 all Preferred Stock has been converted into Common stock and there are no outstanding Preferred shares as of September 30, 2008.
Preferred Series A
Previously, there were 440 shares of Convertible A Preferred Stock outstanding, with a stated value of $1,000. Each share is convertible into 0.1% percent of the shares of our common stock outstanding at the date of conversion, which shall convert upon election of the holder. The holders of series A Preferred stock have the right to vote with the holders of common stock on any matter to which the common stock holders are entitled to vote and they are entitled to vote number of shares of common stock into which the series A Preferred Stock is convertible. If we are liquidated, distribute our assets, dissolve or wind-up, the holders of Convertible A Preferred Stock shall receive the greater of (i) $2,500 per share of Convertible A Preferred Stock they hold at the time of such liquidation, or (ii) their pro rata share of the total value of our assets and funds to be distributed, assuming the Convertible A preferred stock is converted to common stock. On August 14, 2006 the holders converted 440 shares of the Preferred Series A for 4,544,188 shares of the Companys common stock.
Preferred Series B
Previously there were 12,500 shares of Series B Convertible stock outstanding, with a stated value of $100. Each share of Series B Stock shall be converted into a number of shares of common stock that is equal to each share being divided by the average of the 3 lowest intraday bids in the twenty (20) days prior to conversion multiplied by 100 (1 divided by x, multiplied by 100), or 125 shares per Series B, whichever is greater. The minimum conversion price which Series B shareholders shall convert their Series B shares to common stock shall be $0.10.
Exchange of Preferred Series B to Preferred Series C
On May 25, 2006 the Board of Directors approved the exchange of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock for Series C No-Par, Convertible Preferred Stock for its Series B stockholders. After the exchange took place Series B Convertible Preferred Stock was cancelled. The Series C Convertible Preferred Stock carries the same rights as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock except that Series C Convertible Preferred Stock can be redeemed by the Company. At any time, the Company may, in its sole discretion, redeem some or all of the outstanding shares of Series C Stock at a Redemption Price equal to the greater of $120.00 per share for the first year from the date of this certificate and after which the redemption price shall increase by twelve percent (12%) per year until all outstanding shares of Series C have been redeemed. To redeem Series C Stock, the Company, at least five (5) days prior to the date on which it desires to redeem such stock (the Redemption Date), shall send the applicable holder of Series C Stock a notice of the redemption provided, however, that failure to give such notice or any defect therein or in the mailing thereof shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of any shares of Series C Stock. Such notice shall state: (i) the redemption date; (ii) the redemption price; and (iii) the number of shares of Series C Stock to be redeemed. Furthermore, the holders of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall receive one A Warrant and one B Warrant for every Ten (10) shares of common stock received from converting a share of Series C Convertible Preferred stock of the Company. This series A and B Warrants are pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Companys Series A and B warrant agreement as amended.
Preferred Series C
Previously there were 14,040 shares of Convertible C Preferred Stock outstanding. Originally as filed on May 25, 2006 each share of Series C Stock shall be converted into a number of shares of Common Stock that is equal to each share being divided by the average of the 3 lowest intraday bids in the twenty (20) days prior to conversion or $0.10, which ever is greater, multiplied by 100 (1 divided by x, multiplied by 100), or 125 shares per Series C, whichever is greater. However, on August 07, 2006 the terms of Series C were amended as follows: Each share of Series C stock shall be converted into a number of shares of Common Stock that is equal to each share divided $0.267 multiplied by 100 (1 divided by $0.267, multiplied by 100).
On August 14, 2006 the holders of Preferred Series C elected to convert their shares into common stock. As a result 14,040 shares of Preferred Series C were converted into 5,265,000 shares of common stock.
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Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue additional shares of preferred stock in one or more series, and fix for each series, the designation of and number of shares to be included in each such series. Our Board of Directors is also authorized to set the powers, privileges, preferences, and relative participating, optional or other rights, if any, of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of each such series.
Unless our Board of Directors provides otherwise, the shares of all series of preferred stock will rank on parity with respect to the payment of dividends and to the distribution of assets upon liquidation. Any issuance by us of shares of our preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of our control or an unsolicited acquisition proposal. The issuance of preferred stock also could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to the holders of common stock or could adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of common stock.
Warrants
Series A - Common Stock Warrants:
We currently have 1,222,875 Series A Warrants issued and outstanding. Each warrant gives the holder the right to purchase 5 shares of common stock (6,114,375 total shares) at $.33 per share. The Series A Warrants expire on November 15, 2009.
Series B - Common Stock Warrants
We currently have 1,222,875 Series B Warrants issued and outstanding. Each warrant gives the holder the right to purchase 5 shares of common stock (6,114,375 total shares) at $.50 per share. The Series B Warrants will expire on May 15, 2010.
Series C Common Stock Warrants
We currently have 600,000 Series C Warrants issued and outstanding. Each warrant gives the holder the right to purchase 1 shares of common stock (600,000 total shares) at $.267 per share. The Series C Warrants expire on November 5, 2010.
Series D Common Stock warrants
We currently have 1,718,580 Series D Warrants issued and outstanding. Each warrant gives the holder the right to purchase 1 share of common stock (1,718,580 total shares) at $.133 per share. The Series D Warrants expire on November 5, 2012.
For the year ended December 31, 2007 we recognized $16,607 and for the six months ended June 30, 2008, we recognized $5,811 as share based compensation expense as a result of the issuance of Series D Warrants.
Warrants Activity for the Period and Summary of Outstanding Warrants
From June 16, 2004 to April 1, 2005 the Company sold 666,375 common stock units pursuant to a private placement memorandum at $2.67 per unit to 49 individuals generating net proceeds of $1,777,000. Each Unit consists of ten (10) shares of common stock. In addition, each unit entitles the holder to purchase a total of 10 shares of Probe Common Stock through the exercise of Warrants as follows: series A Warrants, for 5 shares at a price of $.33 per share which would expire on November 16, 2005, which has been subsequently extended to November 15, 2009 and series B Warrants, for 5 shares at a price of $.50 per share which would expire on May 16, 2005, which was subsequently extended to May 15, 2010. As of September 30, 2008 no warrants were exercised.
On August 14, 2006 the holders of Preferred Series C elected to convert their shares into common stock. As a result 14, 040 shares of Preferred Series C were converted into 5,265,000 shares of common stock. Furthermore, the holders of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall receive one A Warrant and one B warrant for every Ten (10) shares of common stock received from converting a share of Series C convertible Preferred stock of the Company.
On December 31, 2004 the company issued 300,000 shares of its common stock for services. Each share of stock issued included two warrants, for a total of 600,000 common share equivalents, which were replaced with series C warrants created, approved and issued on November 5, 2007 by the board of directors.
On November 5, 2007 the company entered into a consulting services agreement with Global Capital Management (GCM), to provide investment banking services, for one year. As a result we issued 1,275,000 warrants to purchase
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1,275,000 shares of common stock at a price of .133 per share. As a result we recognized share based compensation expense in the amount of $16,607 for the year ended December, 31, 2007.
On April 2, 2008 the following notes were converted and series D warrants were issued:
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 15% per annum, payable to Hoa Mai. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,661 and a balloon payment of $27,505 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008, the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $20,559.
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Reza Zarif. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $15,501.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Rufina Paniego. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $2,491 and a balloon payment of $39,759 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and outstanding balance was $38,588
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to eFund Capital Partners. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $4,982 and a balloon payment of $82,516 on April 15, 2008.. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $77,033.
Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Reza Zarif. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $121,823
A summary of warrant activity for the periods is as follows:
|
| Warrants - Common Share Equivalents | Weighted Average Exercise price |
| Warrants exercisable - Common Share Equivalents | Weighted Average Exercise price |
Outstanding December 31, 2003 | - |
|
| - |
| |
| Granted | 5,118,750 | 0.42 |
| 5,118,750 | 0.42 |
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| Exercised | - |
|
| - |
|
Outstanding December 31, 2004 | 5,118,750 | 0.42 |
| 5,118,750 | 0.42 | |
| Granted | 2,145,000 | 0.42 |
| 715,000 | 0.42 |
| Exercised | - |
|
| - |
|
Outstanding December 31, 2005 | 7,263,750 | 0.42 |
| 5,833,750 | 0.42 | |
| Granted | 5,265,000 | 0.42 |
| 1,755,000 | 0.42 |
| Exercised | - |
|
| - |
|
Outstanding December 31, 2006 | 12,528,750 | 0.42 |
| 7,588,750 | 0.42 | |
| Granted | 1,275,000 | 0.13 |
| 425,000 | 0.13 |
| Exercised | - |
|
| - |
|
Outstanding December 31, 2007 | 13,803,750 | 0.38 |
| 8,013,750 | 0.38 | |
| Granted | 443,580 | 0.13 |
| 147,860 | 0.13 |
| Exercised | - |
|
| - |
|
Outstanding June 30, 2008 | 14,247,330 | 0.38 |
| 8,161,610 | 0.38 |
Note: The weighted average exercise price has been adjusted retroactively due to price decreases in the warrant strike prices.
| Warrants Outstanding |
| Warrants Exercisable | |||
Range of Warrant Exercise Price | Warrants - Common Share Equivalents | Weighted Average Exercise price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual life |
| Warrants - Common Share Equivalents | Weighted Average Exercise price |
0.33 | 5,964,375 | $0.33 | 0.12 |
| 5,964,375 | $0.33 |
0.50 | 5,964,375 | $0.50 | 0.63 |
| 5,964,375 | $0.50 |
0.27 | 600,000 | $0.27 | 2.1 |
| 600,000 | $0.27 |
0.13 | 1,275,000 | $0.13 | 4.1 |
| 1,275,000 | $0.13 |
0.13 | 443,580 | $0.13 | 4.35 |
| 443,580 | $0.13 |
Total | 14,247,330 |
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STOCK OPTIONS
On February 8, 2007 pursuant to the Companys 2006 Qualified Incentive Option Plan which was adopted by the Companys Board of Directors granted Company employees an incentive stock option to purchase up to 615,515 shares of common stock in the Company. These options were granted at $.173 cents, the fair market value of the Company at the time of the grant. These options expire on February 8, 2017.
On February 8, 2007 the Company granted stock options to its key employees, to purchase up to 750,000 shares of the Companys common stock, which was approved by the companys Board of Directors. These options were granted at $.173 cents, the fair market value of the Company at the time of the grant. These options expire on February 8, 2017. As of December 31, 2007 we had a reduction in the outstanding stock options of 113,523 as a result of employee termination and forfeiture of the options. As a result the company recognized share-based compensation expense in the amount of $5,313 for the year ended December 31, 2007 and $1,992 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, with a balance to be expensed over the next three years of $5,977.
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On February 28, 2008 the Company granted stock options to a key employee, to purchase up to 300,000 shares of the Companys common stock, which was approved by the companys Board of Directors. These options were granted at $.003 cents, the fair market value of the Company at the time of the grant. These options expire on February 8, 2017. As a result the company recognized share-based compensation expense in the amount of $4,182 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, with a balance to be expensed over the next three years of $9,755.
As of September 30, 2008 we had a reduction in the outstanding stock options of 139,431 as a result of employee termination and forfeiture of the options.
Stock to be issued under option and warrant plans
Any shares issued under the existing option or warrant plans will come from the companies authorized but un-issued, un-registered shares.
NOTE 11 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Jeffrey Conrad provides legal services for the Company and receives a monthly retainer of $2,500 and is one of the Company directors. Jeffrey Conrad is also a venture partner of eFund Capital Partners, LLC. Jeffrey Conrad does not have an equity stake in eFund Capital Partners, LLC. eFund Capital Partners, LLC received their shares pursuant to an investment agreement with us in April of 2004. Total payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $8,000.
On May 25, 2006 the holders of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock exchanged their stock for Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. Pursuant to the exchange Reza Zarif, our CEO, received 4,500 shares of Series C; Kambiz Mahdi received 4,500 shares of series C; and eFund Capital Partners, LLC received 5,040 shares of series C. As originally filed on May 25, 2006 each share of Series C Stock shall be converted into a number of shares of Common Stock that is equal to each share being divided by the average of the 3 lowest intraday bids in the twenty (20) days prior to conversion or $0.033, which ever is greater, multiplied by 100 (1 divided by x, multiplied by 100), or 125 shares per Series C, whichever is greater. However, on August 07, 2006 the terms of Series C were amended as follows: Each share of Series C Stock shall be converted into a number of shares of Common Stock that is equal to each share being divided $0.267 multiplied by 100 (1 divided by $0.267, multiplied by 100).
For the 1st quarter of 2006, the Company leased its 35,000 sq/ft facility for $19,700 per month from Kambiz Mahdi, Reza Zarif and Pacific Sail Bay Trust. Kambiz Mahdi was the former Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company. Reza Zarif is the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company. Pacific Sail Bay Trust is managed by Frank Kavanaugh. Frank Kavanaugh is also the managing member of Ashford Capital, LLC, and the managing partner of Ashford Transition Fund, L.P. Furthermore, Mr. Kavanaugh was a director of the company from July 2004 to December 2004; however, he is no longer a member of the Board of Directors. Total payments made for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $59,100. This lease was terminated on March 7, 2006
Related Party Notes payable
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Kambiz Mahdi. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of June 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $15,437.
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Reza Zarif. As of June 30, 2008, the outstanding balance was $15,972. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $13,383.
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Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Kambiz Mahdi. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, At 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008.On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of June 30, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $121,319.
Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Reza Zarif. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $121,823.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Rufina Paniego. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $2,491 and a balloon payment of $41,257 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $38,588.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to eFund Capital Partners. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $4,982 and a balloon payment of $82,516 on April 15, 2008. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $77,033.
NOTE 12 Acquisition of Solar Masters
On August 13, 2008 the issuer entered a definitive agreement for the sale and purchase of business assets of Solar Masters Company. The purchase price of the assets was: $2,719.65 in cash payable to Solar Masters, LLC. plus 250,000 shares of Probe common stock valued at $.40 each = $100,000.00, for a total of $102719.65. The company Solar Masters, inc. was formed and is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Probe Manufacturing, Inc. The Assets of Solar Masters included $10500.00 of inventory, the web site the rights to the name Solar Masters and the customer base. The allocation to the purchase price was $10500.00 in inventory and 92219.65 in goodwill under Solar Masters, Inc.
NOTE 13 Subsequent Events
On November 4, 2008 The Board of Directors voted to extend the exercise date of the Series A and Series B Warrants held by our shareholders by one year. Therefore, the new expiration date for Series A will be November 15, 2009 and Series B shall be May 15, 2010. Pursuant to the Companys 3-for-1 forward split the Holder or its registered assigns is now entitled to 15 shares fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Companys Common Stock for cash at a price of $0.33 per share, for every unit that they purchased in the Companys Private Placement Memorandum.
On October 21, 2008 by an order of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("Board" or "PCAOB") revoked the registration of Jaspers and Hall, P.C. and barring its two partners, Thomas M. Jaspers, CPA and Patrick A. Hall, CPA, from being associated persons of a registered public accounting firm. Thus, Board of Directors voted on November 10, 2008 to terminate its relationship with its independent auditors. There were no disagreements with
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Jaspers and Hall, P.C. on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure.
On November 10, 2008 the board of directors voted to engage W. T. Uniack & Co. CPAs P.C. as the issuers new independent auditors for the year ended December 31, 2008 and quarterly reviews thereon.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read this section together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
We intend that our forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by the Exchange Act. The forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as intend, anticipate, believe, estimate, expect and other similar words and statements and variations or negatives of these words. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect, including those discussed under the heading Risk Factors in this report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such risks, uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect could cause our actual results to differ materially from our anticipated outcomes. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate. Therefore, we can give no assurance that the results implied by these forward-looking statements will be realized. The inclusion of forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by our company or any other person that the future events, plans or expectations contemplated by Probe Manufacturing, Inc. will be achieved. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in the documents incorporated by reference herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Probe Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in 1995. Probe is a high quality electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. We provide a range of engineering, quality manufacturing and integrated supply chain services to companies who design and market electronic products, original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Currently, our revenue is generated from sales of our services primarily to customers in the medical device, aerospace, alternative fuel and industrial products manufacturers. The Company strives to provide OEMs with lowest cost of ownership, flexibility, and quality that improves their competitive advantage. Probe's EMS offerings include new product introduction, collaborative design, materials management, product manufacturing, product testing and product warranty repair, and end-of-life support. Because our core business is a service company, were impacted by our customers ability to appropriately predict market demand for their products. While we work with our customers to understand their demand needs, we are removed from the actual end-market served by our customers. Consequently determining future trends and estimates of activity can be very difficult.
On August 13, 2008 the issuer entered a definitive agreement for the sale and purchase of business assets of Solar Masters. Solar Masters is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Probe. Solar Masters is an importer and distributor of solar powered products. The purchase price of the assets was: $2,719.65 in cash payable to Solar Masters, LLC. plus 250,000 shares of Probe common stock valued at $.40 each = $100,000.00, for a total of $102719.65. The company Solar Masters, inc. was formed and is a wholly owned Subsidiary of Probe Manufacturing, Inc. The Assets of Solar Masters included $10500.00 of inventory, the web site the rights to the name Solar Masters and the customer base. The allocation to the purchase price was $10500.00 in inventory and 92219.65 in goodwill under Solar Masters, Inc.
The main product line consists of various solar powered barricade lights. Solar Masters also offers a solar powered battery charger, solar powered outdoor lighting and a solar powered flashlight. It is the intent of Solar Masters to grow the product line as it seems demand for various other products. Solar Masters recently made its first sale of solar panels.
Due to the high-cost of research and development, the Company is suspending its research and development of its hydrogen powered generator and is currently deliberating the on the future of its internally developed electronic control unit for alternative fuel cars.
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Selected Financial Data
The following selected historical financial information of Probe Manufacturing, Inc. has been derived from the historical results and are not necessarily indicative of future results. The following table is qualified by reference to and should be read in conjunction with Item 7, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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Sales | $ 2,022,233 | $ 1,566,499 | $ 6,018,623 | $ 5,251,132 |
Cost Of Goods Sold | 1,625,717 | 1,161,335 | 4,575,651 | 3,886,694 |
Gross Profit | 396,516 | 405,164 | 1,442,972 | 1,364,438 |
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General And Administrative | 338,083 | 310,542 | 1,020,749 | 1,064,288 |
Share Based Compensation | 2,058 | - | 11,985 | - |
Stock Issued for Services | - | 18,904 | 32,966 | 56,712 |
Research and Development | 21,093 | 31,587 | 140,667 | 75,378 |
Net Profit / (Loss) From Operations | 35,282 | 44,131 | 236,605 | 168,060 |
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Other Income / (Expenses) | (360) | 1,142 | (458) | 1,142 |
Gain on Debt Settlement | - | - |
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Interest Expense | (29,339) | (42,039) | (109,302) | (114,875) |
Net Profit / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 5,583 | 3,234 | 126,845 | 378,811 |
Income Tax Expense | - | - | - | - |
Net Profit / (Loss) | $ 5,583 | $ 3,234 | $ 126,845 | $ 378,811 |
Plan of Operations:
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008, we had a net profit of $5,583 and a working capital surplus of $42,997. As of September 30, 2008, we had shareholder deficit of $(1,235). The ability of the Company to operate as a going
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concern is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to continue generating positive cash flow from operations.
Management is taking the following steps to address this situation: (a) to continue improving operational efficiencies by: (i) re-negotiating direct material cost with all of our suppliers, (ii) by setting up managed inventory solutions, such as bonded inventory levels and auto-release programs with our major suppliers, whereby they maintain stock at their facilities and deliver Just-in-Time. This will improve the utilization of our lines of credit with suppliers and maintain inventory at its lowest value point; however, from time to time inventory levels may increase temporarily due to scheduling issues and acquisition of new customers and/or products; (iii) by continuing to improve systems and processes across operations and streamlining production lines; (b) renegotiation of credit lines for more attractive terms, as well as increasing our credit lines with suppliers; (c) to increase revenue; (i) we are acquiring new customers that are a better fit for us, (ii) and we are growing the business with our existing customers; and finally (iii) we are focusing on a more stable customer base such as medical device, aerospace, and alternative fuel industries that have a better chance of maintaining their manufacturing in Southern California instead of moving it to low cost and offshore regions; and (d) acquisition of market ready products to distribute through our wholly owned subsidiary Solar Masters.
The future success of the Company is likely dependent on its ability to attain additional capital to support growth and ultimately, upon its ability to continue profitable operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining such financing, or that it will continue to generate sufficient positive cash flow from operations. The successful outcome of these or any future activities cannot be determined at this time and there is no assurance that if achieved, the Company will have sufficient funds to execute its business plans. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Summary of Results:
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 we generated a net profit of $5,583 compared to net profits of $3,234 for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 we generated a net profit of $126,845 compared to net profit of $378,811 for the same period in 2007. The higher profits in 2007 were due to one-time discount of $324,330 from one of our capital lease holders.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our revenue was $2,022,233 compared to $1,566,499 for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 our revenue was $6,018,623 compared to $5,251,132 for the same period in 2007.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our cost of goods sold was 80% compared to 74% for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 our cost of goods sold was 76% compared to 74% for the same period in 2007.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our gross margin was 19.6% compared to 25.8% for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 our gross margin was 23.9% compared to 25.9% for the same period in 2007.
For the three month ended September 30, 2008 our SG&A cost was 17% compared to 20% for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 our SG&A cost was 17% compared to 20% for the same period in 2007.
In the quarter ended September 30, 2008 we had a net profit of $5,583 and a working capital surplus of $42,997. Although we improved our total stockholders deficit in the quarter by $107,640, we still had shareholder deficit of ($1,235) as of September 30, 2008;
As of September 30, 2008 we had a working capital surplus of $42,997 compared to working capital deficit of ($174,657) as of December 31, 2007 an improvement of $217,654.
Key performance indicators:
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Inventory Turns | 6.51 | 5.13 | 6.49 | 5.41 |
Days Sales in Backlog | 78 | 173 | 79 | 155 |
Days Receivables Outstanding | 39 | 46 | 37 | 42 |
Days Payables Outstanding | 46 | 78 | 42 | 63 |
Inventory turns: are calculated as the ratio of cost of material compared to the average inventory for the quarter. For the 3 month ended September 30, 2008 our inventory turns were 6.51 compared to 5.13 for the same period in 2007.
Days Sales in Backlog is calculated based on our back log divided by average daily sales during the quarter. For the three months ended September 30, 2008 Days Sales in Backlog was 78 days compared to 173 days for the same period in 2007.
Days Receivables Outstanding is calculated as the ratio of average accounts payable during the fiscal year compared to average daily sales for the same period, this has improved as a result of improved collection efforts.
Days Payable Outstanding, is calculated as the ratio of average accounts payable during the fiscal year compared to daily cost of sales for the same period.
Critical Accounting Policies and basis of presentation
The interim financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Companys financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders equity (deficit) and cash flows for the interim periods. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the first nine months of the year are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations which might be expected for the entire year.
The Company follows United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Certain of the principles involve selection among alternatives and choices of methods, which are described in the footnotes to the Companys reviewed financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company maintains the majority of its cash accounts at a commercial bank. The total cash balance is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000 per commercial bank. For purposes of the statement of cash flows the Company considers all cash and highly liquid investments with initial maturities of one year or less to be cash equivalents.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates may be materially different from actual financial results. Significant estimates include the recoverability of long-lived assets, the collection of accounts receivable and valuation of inventory and reserves.
Accounts Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers located within the United States of America; and does not require collateral. The Companys ability to collect receivables is affected by economic fluctuations in the geographic areas and industries served by the Company.
Reserves for un-collectable amounts are provided, based on past experience and a specific analysis of the accounts. Although the Company expects to collect amounts due, actual collections may differ from the estimated amounts.
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As of September 30, 2008, the Company had a reserve for potentially un-collectable accounts of $35,212.
Five (5) customers accounted for approximately 84% of accounts receivable at September 30, 2008 and one customer accounted for 65% of the accounts receivable balance. The Companys trade accounts primarily represent unsecured receivables. Historically, the Companys bad debt write-offs related to these trade accounts have been insignificant.
Inventory
Inventories are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or market value. Our industry experiences changes in technology, changes in market value and availability of the raw materials, as well as changing customer demand. The Company makes provisions for estimated excess and obsolete inventories based on regular audits and cycle counts of our on-hand inventory levels and forecasted customer demands and at times additional provisions are made. Any inventory write offs are charged to the reserve account. For the nine months ended, September 30, 2008 the company wrote off $60,034 of excess inventory against the reserve. As of September 30, 2008, the Company had a reserve for potentially obsolete inventory of $240,457.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Assets held under capital leases are recorded at lease inception at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the related assets. The Company follows the practice of capitalizing property and equipment purchased over $5,000. The cost of ordinary maintenance and repairs is charged to operations. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
Furniture and fixtures
3 to 7 years
Equipment
7 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements
2 years (life of the lease)
Long Lived Assets
The Companys management assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by determining whether the depreciation and amortization of long lived assets over their remaining lives can be recovered through projected undiscounted future cash flows. The amount of long lived asset impairment if any, is measured based on fair value and is charged to operations in the period in which long lived assets impairment is determined by management. There can be no assurance however, that market conditions will not change or demand for the Companys services will continue, which could result in impairment of long-lived assets in the future.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product and services are recognized at the time goods are shipped or services are provided to the customer, with an appropriate provision for returns and allowances. Terms are generally FOB Origination with the right of inspection and acceptance. The Company has not experienced a material amount of rejected or damaged product.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of accounts payable and accrued expenses are considered to be representative of their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
Other Comprehensive Income
The Company has no material components of other comprehensive income (loss) and accordingly, net loss is equal to comprehensive loss in all periods.
Net Profit / (Loss) per Common Share
Basic profit / (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. At September 30, 2008 the Company had outstanding common shares of 32,638,320 used in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Basic Weighted average common shares and equivalents at September 30, 2008 were 31,695615. Fully diluted weighted average common shares and equivalents at September 30, 2008 were 45,890,949. As of September 30, 2008 the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase 14,247,330 additional
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common shares and options to purchase 1,527,083 additional common shares, which may dilute future earnings per share, which were included in the calculation of fully diluted weighted average common shares and equivalents.
Research and Development:
The company is curtailing its research and development and focusing its business on its core business of electronics contract manufacturing and growing its subsidiary Solar Masters, Inc.
Research and Development Costs incurred in association with the alternative fuels technology development (which include salaries and equipment) are expensed as incurred. We expensed $21,093 in R&D during the three months ended September 30, 2008 and $140,667 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. We acquired a 125 KW natural gas distributed power generator and have converted it to run on hydrogen fuel. We have tabled the development of this project. Our second research and development project involves an Engine Control Unit (ECU) to help convert gasoline cars to run on natural gas. The Solaris project is in prototype stage. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the efficacy of moving this project forward
Segment Information
Except as identified above in the research and development section, we operate our primary business of electronics contract manufacturing and our subsidiary business of distribution of solar powered products.
Share Based Compensation
The company has adopted the use of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123R), which supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance and eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25s intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in Statement 123 as originally issued. This Statement requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instruments, which includes grants of stock options and stock warrants, based on the fair value of the award, measured at the grant date, (with limited exceptions). Under this standard, the fair value of each award is estimated on the grant date, using an option-pricing model that meets certain requirements. We use the Black- Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of our equity awards, including stock options and warrants. The Black-Scholes model meets the requirements of SFAS No. 123R; however the fair values generated may not reflect their actual fair values, as it does not consider certain factors, such as vesting requirements, employee attrition and transferability limitations. The Black-Scholes model valuation is affected by our stock price and a number of assumptions, including expected volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. We estimate the expected volatility and estimated life of our stock options at grant date based on historical volatility; however, due to the thinly traded nature of our stock, we have chosen to use an average of the annual volatility of like companies in our industry. For the risk-free interest rate, we use the Constant Maturity Treasury rate on 90 day government securities. The term is equal to the time until the option expires. The dividend yield is not applicable, as the company has not paid any dividends, nor do we anticipate paying them in the foreseeable future. The fair value of our restricted stock is based on the market value of our free trading common stock, on the grant date calculated using a 20 trading day average. At the time of grant, the share based-compensation expense is recognized in our financial statements based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest using historical employee attrition rates and the expense is reduced accordingly. It is also adjusted to account for the restricted and thinly traded nature of the shares. The expense is reviewed and adjusted in subsequent periods if actual attrition differs from those estimates. We re-evaluate the assumptions used to value our share-based awards on a quarterly basis and if changes warrant different assumptions, the share-based compensation expense could vary significantly from the amount expensed in the past. We may be required to adjust any remaining share-based compensation expense, based on any additions, cancellations or adjustments to the share based awards. The expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the awardthe requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service. For the year ended December 31, 2007 we recognized $97,537 of share based compensation which included $21,920 of expense, due to the issuance of our options and warrants. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 we recognized $44,951 of share based compensation which included $11,985 of expense, due to the issuance of our options and warrants, we also had $15,732 in non-vested expense to be recognized over the next three years.
Income Taxes
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The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, which requires the asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when differences are expected to reverse. The net profit for the nine month period ended, September 30, 2008 of $126,845 is offset by previous losses. As of September 30, 2008 the Company had a net operating loss carry forward of $351,038. The Company has not booked any deferred tax asset as a result.
Result of operations:
The following table summarizes certain items in the statements of operations as a percentage of net sales. The financial information and discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements and notes thereto.
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Sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Cost Of Goods Sold | 80.39% | 74.14% | 76.02% | 74.02% |
Gross Profit | 19.61% | 25.86% | 23.98% | 25.98% |
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General And Administrative | 16.72% | 19.82% | 16.96% | 20.27% |
Share Based Compensation | 0.10% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 0.00% |
Stock Issued for Services | 0.00% | 1.21% | 0.55% | 1.08% |
Research and Development | 1.04% | 2.02% | 2.34% | 1.44% |
Net Profit / (Loss) From Operations | 1.74% | 2.82% | 3.93% | 3.20% |
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Other Income / (Expenses) | -0.02% | 0.07% | -0.01% | 0.02% |
Gain on Debt Settlement | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.18% |
Interest Expense | -1.45% | -2.68% | -1.82% | -2.19% |
Net Profit / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | 0.28% | 0.21% | 2.11% | 7.21% |
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Net Profit / (Loss) | 0.28% | 0.21% | 2.11% | 7.21% |
Net Sales
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our revenue was $2,022,233 compared to $1,566,499 for the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 our revenue was $6,018,623 compared to $5,251,132 for the same period in 2007. Our revenue increased $455,734 for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. For the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 we experienced an increase in revenue of $767,491 over the same period in 2007. The increase in revenue was the result of additional orders from our customer base.
Major Customers
Our top 5 customers accounted for approximately 87% of our net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 76%, for the same period in 2007. We continue to see a positive trend in customer diversification and revenue concentration. Over the last couple of years, we have changed our customer base from primarily semiconductor, industrial, and communication industries to medical device manufacturing, aero-space/defense and
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alternative energy industries. We believe that our ability to grow our core business depends on increasing sales to existing customers, and on successfully attracting new customers. Customer contracts can be canceled and volume levels can be changed or delayed based on our customers performance and the end users markets which we have no control over. The timely replacement of delayed, canceled or reduced orders with new business cannot be ensured. In addition, we cannot assume that any of our current customers will continue to utilize our services. Consequently, our results of operations may be materially adversely affected.
Gross Profit
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our gross profits were 19.6% from 25.8% in the same period in 2007. This was caused primarily due to increased direct labor and overtime pay caused by scheduling and additional receiving inspection to address quality issues from our PCB suppliers, as well as increased cost of printed circuit boards due to sourcing them in the US versus overseas due to quality issues. In addition we scrapped $27,701 of finished assemblies due to quality issues in the raw printed circuit board. Our gross profits could vary from period to period and is affected by a number of factors, including product mix, production efficiencies, component availability and costs, pricing, competition, customer requirements and unanticipated restructuring or inventory charges and potential scrap.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our SG&A expenses was 17% compared to 20% for the same period in 2007. The improvements were primarily due to increased efficiency across our operations.
Net Income/ (Loss) from operations
For the three months ended September 30, 2008, our net income from operations was 1.74% compared to 2.82% for the same period in 2007. This was due to the decrease in Gross profit margin as discussed above.
For the three months ended September 30, 2008 our interest expense was ($29,339) compared to ($42,039) for the same period in 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources:
PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
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Net Cash provided / (Used) In Operating Activities | $ 164,556 | $ 525,670 |
Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities | (2,720) | (125,392) |
Cash Flows Provided / (used) By Financing Activities | 70,220) | (405,092) |
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ (8,384) | $ (4,814) |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, we generated net cash from our operating activities of $164,556 compared to generating net cash of $525,670 for same period in 2007.
The following is a summary of certain obligations and commitments as of September 30, 2008 for continuing operations:
Capital Requirements for long-term Obligations
Capital Requirements for long-term Obligations | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
Notes Payable | $ 451,923 | $ 242,394 | - | - | - |
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Other Long term debt | 20,925 | 27,308 |
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Capital Lease Settlement Obligations | 17,318 | 72,377 | 77,609 | 83,220 | 51,296 |
Total | $ 490,166 | $ 342,080 | $ 77,609 | $ 83,220 | $ 51,296 |
On July 9, 1997 and December 21, 1997, the Company entered into two lease agreements, with Crocker capital, which subsequently assigned the leases to The CIT Group. In September 2004 the Company had outstanding balances of $457,604 and $556,293 on the two leases and was unable to make the monthly lease payments. As a result, the Company entered into a forbearance agreement with The CIT Group, with monthly payments of $7,500 and an early payment schedule as follows:
The CIT Group would release the Company and its guarantors if one of the following payments were made, less the total of all monthly payments made to that date:
$375,000 if paid by October 25, 2004
$425,000 if paid by December 25, 2004
$500,000 if paid by June 25, 2005
$550,000 if paid by December 25, 2005
$600,000 if paid by June 25, 2006
$650,000 if paid by December 25, 2006
$700,000 if paid by June 25, 2007
On June 1, 2007 an amended forbearance agreement was entered into:
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In consideration of CIT entering into this Addendum, Probe will pay CIT the sum of $7,500 on or before June 25, 2007, which was paid.
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Recital B is amended to state that as of June 25, 2007 Probes payment obligation to CIT totals $457,500.
9)
Section 2.3 of the Forbearance Agreement is amended to state that probe will pay CIT the amount of $457,500 in sixty-one (61) monthly installments of $7,500 each, commencing on July 25, 2007 and ending on July 25, 2012. If at any time Probe elects to pay in full the remaining balance, upon 30 day written notice, CIT will provide a payoff figure for the remaining balance using a present value rate of 7.0%.
10)
The Company imputed interest at 7% over the term of the payments, which resulted in a present value of $384,025 and $301,823 at September 30, 2007 and 2008 respectively.
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This resulted in a gain of $324,330 which had an effect on Net profit per common share of $.031 and Diluted Net Profit per common share of $.022.
12)
As of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $301,823.
We had a balloon payment of $710,286 in notes payables due on April 15 2008. We are currently exploring venues to extend the notes and/or pay them off. We were able to extend $295,608 of the balloon notes by 18 months; leaving $414,678 with balloon payments past due. All notes including the extended notes are currently in default. (For detail see section 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities of this document)
Off-balance Sheet Arrangement
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
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Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management. Our disclosure controls and procedures include components of our internal control over financial reporting. Management's assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting is expressed at the level of reasonable assurance that the control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II--OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The Company may be involved from time to time in various claims, lawsuits, and disputes with third parties, action involving allegations or discrimination or breach of contract actions incidental in the normal operations of the business.
As of September 30, 2008, we believe that there are no claims or litigation pending, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operating results. However, if litigation should arise and the company was to receive an unfavorable ruling, there is a possibility that it would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of the period in which the ruling occurs, or future periods.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
RISKS ABOUT OUR BUSINESS
OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS HAVE ISSUED A GOING CONCERN OPINION AND IF WE CANNOT OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING AND/OR REDUCE OUR OPERATING COSTS SUFFICIENTLY, WE MAY HAVE TO CURTAIL OPERATIONS AND MAY ULTIMATELY CEASE TO EXIST.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a net profit of $126,845 and a working capital surplus of $42,997 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. However, the Company had a shareholder deficit of $(1,235) as of September 30, 2008. Therefore the ability of the Company to operate as a going concern is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to continue generating positive cash flow from operations.
WE HAVE AN ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL LOSSES; THEREFORE WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN THE ADDITIONAL FINANCING NEEDED FOR WORKING CAPITAL, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND TO MEET OUR DEBT SERVICE OBLIGATIONS.
As of September 30, 2008, we had current liabilities of $1,847,611. Our debt could limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, or other purposes in the
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future, as needed; to plan for, or react to, changes in technology and in our business and competition; and to react in the event of an economic downturn.
We may not be able to meet our debt service obligations. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow or obtain funds for required payments, or if we fail to comply with covenants in our revolving lines of credit, we will be in default.
WE FACE INTENSE COMPETITION, WHICH MAY REDUCE OUR SALES, OPERATING PROFITS, OR BOTH.
The market segments in which we compete are rapidly evolving and intensely competitive. The electronic manufacturing service or EMS industry is extremely competitive and includes hundreds of companies, several of which have achieved substantial market share. We compete with numerous domestic and foreign EMS firms, including Benchmark Electronics, Inc.; Celestica Inc; Flextronics International Ltd.; Jabil Circuit, Inc.; Pemstar, Inc.; Plexus Corp.; Sanmina-SCI Corporation; CTS Electronics; Solectron Corporation; SMS Technologies, Inc.; Express Manufacturing, Inc. and others. Current and prospective customers also evaluate our capabilities against the merits of internal production. Some of our competitors may have greater design, manufacturing, financial or other resources than us. Additionally, we face competition from foreign ODM suppliers, who have a substantial share of the global market for information technology hardware production, primarily related to notebook and desktop computers and personal computer motherboards, as well as provide consumer products and other technology manufacturing services.
In recent years, many participants in the industry, including us, have substantially expanded their manufacturing capacity. The overall demand for electronics manufacturing services has decreased, resulting in increased capacity and substantial pricing pressures, which has harmed our operating results. Certain sectors of the EMS industry are currently experiencing increased price competition, and if this increased level of competition should continue, our revenues and gross margin may continue to be adversely affected.
WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY SHORTAGES OF REQUIRED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. IN ADDITION, WE DEPEND ON A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUPPLIERS TO PROCURE OUR PARTS FOR PRODUCTION WHICH IF AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS BECOMES COMPROMISED IT COULD ADD TO OUR COST OF GOODS SOLD AND AFFECT OUR REVENUE GROWTH.
At various times, there have been shortages of some of the electronic components that we use, as a result of strong demand for those components or problems experienced by suppliers. These unanticipated component shortages have resulted in curtailed production or delays in production, which prevented us from making scheduled shipments to customers in the past and may do so in the future. Our inability to make scheduled shipments could cause us to experience a reduction in our sales and an increase in our costs and could adversely affect our relationship with existing customers as well as prospective customers. Component shortages may also increase our cost of goods sold because we may be required to pay higher prices for components in short supply and redesign or reconfigure products to accommodate substitute components. As a result, component shortages could adversely affect our operating results for a particular period due to the resulting revenue shortfall and increased manufacturing or component costs. In addition, we depend upon a number of major suppliers for our products. We do not have long-term agreements with our major suppliers, except for our purchase orders. There is an inherent risk that certain products will be unavailable for prompt delivery or, in some cases, discontinued. We will have only limited control over any third-party manufacturer as to quality controls, timeliness of production and deliveries and various other factors. Lack of long-term agreement with our major suppliers could also impact material availability and could delay shipments. Should the availability of products be compromised, it could also force us to develop alternative products, which could add to the cost of goods sold and compromise delivery commitments.
OUR PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS , IN THE AGGREGATE, BENEFICIALLY OWN MORE THAN 50% OF OUR OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK AND THESE SHAREHOLDERS, IF ACTING TOGETHER, WILL BE ABLE TO EXERT SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER ALL MATTERS REQUIRING APPROVAL OF OUR SHAREHOLDERS .
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Our principal shareholders, directors and executive officers in the aggregate, beneficially own more than 50% our outstanding common stock on a fully diluted basis. These shareholders, if acting together, will be able to exert substantial influence over all matters requiring approval of our shareholders, including amendments to our Articles of Incorporation, fundamental corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, the sale of the company, and other matters involving the direction of our business and affairs and specifically the ability to determine the members of our board of directors. (See: Principal Shareholders)
WE CURRENTLY SERVICE AND ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN THE MAJORITY OF OUR CUSTOMERS IN THE LIMITED GEOGRAPHIC OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHICH IS A SMALL ADDRESSABLE MARKET AND COULD BE SUBJECT TO ECONOMIC HARDSHIP OR SLOWDOWN, AS A RESULT OUR GROWTH COULD BE LIMITED AND ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR PROJECTED SALES AND OPERATING INCOME.
We currently service, solicit, and direct a majority of our marketing efforts to customers in the Southern California region. This is a very small addressable market which ultimately limits the amount of growth we could experience. In addition, this region could experience an economic recession or other market contraction which would cause our current customers and any potential customers to also contract their businesses as well and cease outsourcing any current products that we currently service and would attempt to obtain. Both the size of the market and any potential economic hardship affecting this small regional market could adversely affect our project sales and operating incomer. If we are forced to expand our marketing efforts outside this region we could also incur significant costs in an attempt to penetrate other regional or national markets.
WE DEPEND ON LOW TO MEDIUM VOLUME HIGH MIX TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS THAT ARE BUILT DOMESTICALLY. THESE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION, MEDICAL DEVICES, AEROSPACE-DEFENSE, ALTERNATIVE FUEL TECHNOLOGIES, SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION, SEMICONDUCTOR AND AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, WHICH CONTINUALLY PRODUCE TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED PRODUCTS WITH SHORT LIFE CYCLES; OUR INABILITY TO CONTINUALLY MANUFACTURE SUCH PRODUCTS ON A COST-EFFECTIVE BASIS COULD HARM OUR BUSINESS.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 we derived approximately 20% of our revenue from customers in the Medical Device Manufacturing, 19% Industrial Products, 16% from customers in Alternative Fuel, and 40% from customers in Aerospace/Defense industries.
Factors affecting these industries in general could seriously harm our customers and, as a result, us. These factors include:
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Rapid changes in technology, which result in short product life cycles, often reduce the volume and market share for our customers and ultimately us. It will lead to the loss of previous design wins and frequent new product introductions and substantial development costs. This could result in loss of revenue and it could adversely affect our operating income.
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Seasonality of demand for our customers products would force our customers to manage their inventories for seasonal variations and inventory management and excess build ups. Customers could dramatically increase their request for production quantities, which could cause lead time problems with getting the components or we may not be able to build enough products which could have loss of revenue for our customers. As a result we could lose these customers and it would adversely affect our projected sales. If the projected sales will not materialize, we will have loss of revenue and reduced margins. Any cancellation or delay in production would also have the same adverse effect on our sales projections and profitability.
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The inability of our customers to successfully market their products, and the failure of these products to gain widespread commercial acceptance; could effect their long term business plans and sales. Our success depends upon the ability of our customers to successfully market their products and if they fail, it could result in cancellations or rescheduling orders lower sales volume and operating income.
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Recessionary periods in our customers markets will affect both our customers and our overall business output. It would require dramatic changes to the overall business model, layoffs and major adjustments to the business overhead. If we fail to adjust to new recessionary environment, our business would be adversely affected and we may not be able to compete successfully against other companies in our industry and achieve profitability.
THE MAJORITY OF OUR SALES COME FROM A SMALL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS WITH WHOM WE DO NOT HAVE LONG TERM CONTRACTS; IF WE LOSE ANY OF THESE CUSTOMERS, OUR SALES COULD DECLINE SIGNIFICANTLY.
Sales to our five largest customers have represented a significant percentage of our net sales in recent periods. Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 73% of net sales during the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Our principal customers have varied from year to year, and our principal customers may not continue to purchase services from us at current levels, if at all. Significant reductions in sales to any of these customers, or the loss of major customers, would seriously harm our business. If we are not able to timely replace expired, canceled or reduced contracts with new business, our revenues could be harmed.
The part number, quantity, price, workmanship standards, and scheduled delivery dates of the products to be Manufactured are determined by written purchase orders given by our customers and accepted or confirmed by us in writing or via email. We agree to deliver the products manufactured pursuant to each purchase order in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the purchase order. Probe manufactures hundreds of different types of assemblies on an ongoing basis and each product has a purchase order associated with it. Please see attcahed filing of several samples of these purchase orders.
We do not have any long term agreements with our customers, and our principal customers may not continue to purchase services from us. The duration of a purchase order is usually from 30 to 360 days. These purchase orders could be cancelled or rescheduled at any time. Significant reductions in sales to any of these customers would reduce our projected sales, adversely affect our profits, and seriously harm our business.
IF WE LOSE KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL OUR BUSINESS COULD BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED. FURTHER, WE WILL NEED TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN ADDITIONAL SKILLED MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DO SO, OUR BUSINESS AND OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO GROW COULD BE HARMED.
Our success depends to a large extent upon the continued services of our executive officers. Generally our employees are not bound by employment or non-competition agreements, and we cannot assure that we will retain our executive officers and other key employees. We could be seriously harmed by the loss of any of our executive officers. In order to manage our growth, we will need to recruit and retain additional skilled management personnel and if we are not able to do so, our business and our ability to continue to grow could be harmed. Although a number of companies in our industry have implemented workforce reductions, there remains substantial competition for highly skilled employees.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RISKS AND UNEXPECTED COSTS THAT WE MAY INCUR WITH RESPECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL LOSS CONTINGENCIES, THE QUANTIFICATION OF WHICH CANNOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.
We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including those governing the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous substances in the ordinary course of our manufacturing process. If more stringent compliance or cleanup standards under environmental laws or regulations are imposed, or the results of future testing and analyses at our current or former operating facilities indicate that we are responsible for the release of hazardous substances, we may be subject to additional remediation liability.
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Further, additional environmental matters may arise in the future at sites where no problem is currently known or at sites that we may acquire in the future. Currently unexpected costs that we may incur with respect to environmental matters may result in additional loss contingencies, the quantification of which cannot be determined at this time.
WE HAVE DEDICATED COMPANYS CAPITAL RESOURCES IN THE PURSUIT OF NEW BUSINESS VENTURES WHICH MAY NOT BE PROFITABLE IN THE NEAR FURTURE OR AT ALL AND AS A RESULT THE COMPANY COULD EXPERIENCE OPERATING LOSSES ASSOICATED WITH THE NEW VENTURES.
To provide for long term sustainability and growth, the Company is now leveraging its manufacturing and commercializing competencies, combined with product knowledge to develop its own proprietary products in alternative fuel technologies. The two major sectors in alternative energy are electricity generation and transportation. Our efforts have been focused on these two sectors. In transportation our focus is on power electronics and controllers, which enable vehicles to operate on clean alternative fuels. In power generation our focus is on Hydrogen, distributed power generators, and solar power. Furthermore, we recently acquired the assets of Solar Masters. Solar Masters is a solar company dedicated to providing highly innovated solutions by means of solar power through the development of lighting and battery charging products. There can be no assurance that any of these business ventures may be profitable at any time and may cause the Company to sustain operating losses beyond the capital we have already expended to pursue these ventures.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
For the quarter ended March 31, 2008 the company accrued 37,808 shares of common stock for officer compensation, these shares were issued on April 12, 2008.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2008 the company accrued 35,515 shares of common stock for officer compensation, which were issued on August 13, 2008.
On September 30, 2008 the company issued 750,000 shares of its common stock for the purchase of the assets of Solar Masters, Inc.
We believe the issuance of the shares described above were exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirement of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2). The shares were issued directly by the Company and did not involve a public offering or general solicitation. The recipients of the shares were afforded an opportunity for effective access to files and records of our company that contained the relevant information needed to make their investment decision, including our financial statements and 34 Act reports. We reasonably believed that the recipients had such knowledge and experience in our financial and business matters that they were capable of evaluating the merits and risks of their investment. The recipients had the opportunity to speak with our management on several occasions prior to their investment decision.
Subsequent Issuances
None.
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 special use, line of credit in the amount of $90,000, unsecured, 12% interest paid in cash due May 10, 2007, payable to Ashford Capital, LLC. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, unsecured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, payments of $1,997 and a balloon payment of $33,068 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $30,774.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Ed Lassiter. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $ $4,650 and a
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balloon payment of $77,014 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $71,670.
Note Payable -- This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to William Duncan. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,661 and a balloon payment of $27,505 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $25,317.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Benner Exemption Trust. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, payments of $4,650 and a balloon payment of $77,014 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $71,670.
Note Payable This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Ashford Capital, LLC. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $3,321 and a balloon payment of $55,010 on April 15, 2008. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $51,193.
Note Payable This Note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 15% per annum, payable to Hoa Mai. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,661 and a balloon payment of $27,505 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $24,726. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $20,559.
Related Party Notes payable
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Kambiz Mahdi. On April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 and the outstanding balance was $15,437.
Note Payable - dated March 10, 2006 related party, special use, line of credit in the amount of $45,000, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock), due May 10, 2007. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $1,001 and a balloon payment of $16,588 on April 15, 2008. This note is payable to Reza Zarif. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note was in default and the outstanding balance was $15,501.
Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Kambiz Mahdi. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. O n April 15, 2008 we were unable to meet the balloon payment and the note is in default, as of September 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $121,319.
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Note Payable related party, unsecured, 20% interest (10% paid in Cash and 10% paid in Company stock) due on May 10, 2007, Payable to Reza Zarif. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $7,871 and a balloon payment of $130,366 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $126,759. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $121,823.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to Rufina Paniego. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $2,491 and a balloon payment of $39,759 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $42,893. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $38,588.
Note Payable related party. This note was an operating line of credit, secured by the assets of the Company. Borrowings under this line of credit were at an interest rate of 20% (12% paid in cash and 8% paid in common stock in the Company) per annum, payable to eFund Capital Partners. This note was converted to a term note payable, with an effective date of June 30, 2006, un-secured, at 12% interest rate, with a 36 month amortization, monthly payments of $4,982 and a balloon payment of $82,516 on April 15, 2008. As of June 30, 2008 the outstanding balance was $79,371. The note was extended by 18 months, with an interest rate of 13% per annum. The holder was also issued 3 series D Warrants for every $2.00 of outstanding note balance on that date. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $77,033.
Note Payable related party. This is a term note payable, with an effective date of January 15, 2008, payable to Jeff Conrad, Esq. at a 12% interest rate, with a 30 month amortization and monthly payments of $1,162. As of September 30, 2008 the note is in default and the outstanding balance was $27,459.
Note Payable related party, with an effective date of April 30, 2008, payable to Rufina Paniego at 15% interest rate per annum, due on May 31, 2008. As of September 30, 2008 the balance was $5,975.
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5.
Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
3.1 Articles of Incorporation (included as exhibit 3.1 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2 Bylaws (included as exhibit 3.2 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1 Certificate of Designation for Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, dated May 20, 2004 (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.2 Certificate of Designation for Series B Convertible Preferred Stock dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 4.2 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
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4.3 Sample Series A Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.3 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.4 Sample Series B Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.4 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.5 Sample Amended Series A Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.5 to the Form SB-2/A filed on November 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.6 Sample Amended Series B Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.6 to the Form SB-2/A filed on November 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.7. Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock dated May 25, 2006 (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8 Amended Certificate of Designation of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock dated May 25, 2006 (included as exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.9 Sample Amended Series A Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-k filed on November 15, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.10 Sample Amended Series B Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-k filed on November 15, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.11 Amended Series A Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.12 Amended Series B Warrant Purchase Agreement (included as exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed on November 10, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 Lease Agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (F.K.A. Probe Manufacturing Industries, Inc. and Reza Zarif and Kambiz Mahdi, dated May 2, 1997 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2 Consulting Agreement between Probe Manufacturing Industries and Anthony Reed dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3 Legal retainer agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Jeffrey Conrad dated (included as exhibit 10.3 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.4 Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated January 1, 2005 (included as exhibit 10.4 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.5 Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Ashford Capital, LLC dated January 1, 2005 (included as exhibit 10.5 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.6 Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Benner Exemption Trust dated March 8, 2005 (included as exhibit 10.6 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.7 Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Edward Lassiter dated March 22, 2005 (included as exhibit 10.7 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.8 Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Rufina V. Paniego dated January 1, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.8 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.9 Promissory Note between Probe Manufacturing, Inc and Ashford Transitional Fund, L.P. dated September 20, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.9 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.10 Engagement Letter between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated May 20, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.10 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.11 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated May 20, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.11 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.12 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Reza Zarif dated May 20, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.12 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.13 Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Kambiz Mahdi dated May 20, 2004. (included as exhibit 10.13 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.14 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.14 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10. 15 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Reza Zarif dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.15 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.16 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement with Kambiz Mahdi dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.16 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.17 Agreement to Cancel and Return shares of common stock between Probe and eFund Capital Partners, LLC, Ashford Capital, LLC, Reza Zarif, Kambiz Mahdi, dated December 31, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.17 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.18 Promissory note with eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated October 12, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.18 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.19 Promissory note with Rufina V. Paniego dated July 1, 2004 (included as exhibit 10.19 to the Form SB-2/A filed on June 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.20 Sample purchase order agreement with Celerity, Inc (included as exhibit 10.20 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.21 Sample purchase order agreement with Newport Corporation (included as exhibit 10.21 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.22 Sample purchase order agreement with Asymtek Corporation (included as exhibit 10.22 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.23 Sample purchase order agreement with Jetline Engineering Corporation (included as exhibit 10.23 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.24 Sample purchase order agreement with our supplier Future Active, Inc (included as exhibit 10.24 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.25 Sample purchase order agreement with our supplier Arrow Electronics, Inc. (included as exhibit 10.25 to the Form SB-2/A filed on September 26, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.26 Lease Agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Mitchell Fitch, LLC, dated November 15, 2005 (included as exhibit 10.26 to the Form 10-KSB on April 5, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.27 Employment Agreement with Reza Zarif, Chief Executive Officer of Probe Manufacturing, Inc. (included as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.27 Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with eFund Capital Partners, LLC (included as exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.28 Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with Reza Zarif (included as exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.29 Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with Kambiz Mahdi (included as exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K filed on June 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.30 Amended Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with eFund Capital Partners, LLC (included as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.31 Amended Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with Reza Zarif (included as exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.32 Amended Series C Convertible Preferred Exchange Agreement with Kambiz Mahdi (included as exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.33 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Kambiz Mahdi dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.1 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.34 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Reza Zarif dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.2 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.35 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Frank Kavanaugh dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.3 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.36 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Kambiz Mahdi dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.4 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.37 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Reza Zarif dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.5 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.38 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Rufina Paniego dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.6 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.39 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and eFund Capital Partners, LLC dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.7 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.40 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Benner Exemption Trust dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.8 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.41 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Ed Lassiter dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.9 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.42 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and William Duncan dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.10 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.43 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Hoa Mai dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.11 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
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10.44 Amended Line of Credit agreement between Probe Manufacturing, Inc. and Ashford Transition Fund dated August 10, 2006 (included as exhibit 10.12 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.45 Employee Profit Sharing Plan (included as exhibit 10.13 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.46 Probe Manufacturing 2006 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (included as exhibit 10.14 to the Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.47 Employment offer to John Bennett, the Companys Chief Financial Officer (included as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed March 26, 2008).
10.48 Letter of intent to acquire the assets of Solar Master Company (Included as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed July 28, 2008).
10.49 Amended Letter of intent to acquire the assets of Solar Master Company. Attached hereto.
10.50 Purchase and Sale of Assets Agreement between Solar Masters, LLC and Probe (filed as exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K dated August 21, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.51 Lease Agreement for Solar Masters, Inc., our subsidiary (filed herewith).
14.1 Code of Ethics (included as exhibit 14.1 to the Form 10-KSB on April 5, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
21.1 List of Subsidiaries (included as Exhibit 21.1 to the Form 10-KSB filed on March 28, 2008).
23.1 Consent of Jaspers + Hall, PC - Independent Auditors to the Form 10-K filed March 25, 2007, and filed herewith.
31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Officers pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Lake Forest, State of California on the 13th day of November 2008.
PROBE MANUFACTURING, INC.
______________________________
REGISTRANT
/s/ Barrett Evans
___________________
By: Barrett Evans
Interim Chief Executive Officer
/s/ John Bennett
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___________________
By:
John Bennett
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Barrett Evans
Interim Chief Executive Officer and
November 13, 2008
Director
_______________________
Barrett Evans
/s/ John Bennett
Chief Financial Officer
November 13, 2008
_______________________
John Bennett
/s/ Kambiz Mahdi
Director
November 13, 2008
_______________________
Kambiz Mahdi
/s/ Jeffrey Conrad
Director
November 13, 2008
_______________________
Jeffrey Conrad
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