SPI Energy Co., Ltd. - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
o | Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 000-50142
SOLAR POWER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 20-4956638 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
incorporation or organization) |
1115 Orlando Avenue
Roseville, CA 95661-5247
(Address of principal executive offices)
Roseville, CA 95661-5247
(916) 745-0900
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
o Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated
filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
(Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ | |||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the
latest practicable date: 52,292,576 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock outstanding as of
August 13, 2010.
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except for share data)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except for share data)
As of June | As of December | |||||||
30, 2010 | 31, 2009 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 2,076 | $ | 3,136 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $624 and $395 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively and
net of deferred revenue |
13,782 | 17,985 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts |
1,393 | 7,800 | ||||||
Note receivable, net of deferred revenue current portion (Note 10) |
| | ||||||
Asset held for sale (Note 2 and 11) |
10,016 | | ||||||
Inventories |
4,915 | 5,213 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
1,319 | 1,275 | ||||||
Restricted cash |
280 | 280 | ||||||
Total current assets |
33,781 | 35,689 | ||||||
Goodwill |
435 | 435 | ||||||
Note receivable, net of deferred revenue and current portion (Note 10) |
| | ||||||
Restricted cash |
285 | | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment at cost, net |
1,111 | 1,390 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 35,612 | $ | 37,514 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 16,410 | $ | 16,110 | ||||
Accrued liabilities |
4,071 | 4,201 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
21 | | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
158 | 291 | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |
753 | 154 | ||||||
Loans payable and capital lease obligations |
4,020 | 260 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
25,433 | 21,016 | ||||||
Loans payable and capital lease obligations, net of current portion |
38 | 53 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
25,471 | 21,069 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity |
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Preferred stock, par $0.0001, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 |
| | ||||||
Common stock, par $0.0001, 100,000,000 shares authorized
52.292,576 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 |
5 | 5 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital |
42,005 | 41,808 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(222 | ) | (222 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(31,647 | ) | (25,146 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
10,141 | 16,445 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 35,612 | $ | 37,514 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except for share data)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except for share data)
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 10,950 | $ | 10,414 | $ | 16,782 | $ | 16,195 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
9,838 | 8,859 | 15,048 | 14,007 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
1,112 | 1,555 | 1,734 | 2,188 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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General and administrative |
2,365 | 2,134 | 4,363 | 4,436 | ||||||||||||
Sales, marketing and customer service |
965 | 837 | 2,058 | 1,635 | ||||||||||||
Engineering, design and product management |
379 | 193 | 583 | 399 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
3,709 | 3,164 | 7,004 | 6,470 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(2,597 | ) | (1,609 | ) | (5,270 | ) | (4,282 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(38 | ) | (16 | ) | (43 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
| 1 | | 5 | ||||||||||||
Other expense, net |
(650 | ) | (6 | ) | (1,185 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||
Total other expense |
(688 | ) | (21 | ) | (1,228 | ) | (35 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(3,285 | ) | (1,630 | ) | (6,498 | ) | (4,317 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense |
| | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (3,285 | ) | $ | (1,630 | ) | $ | (6,501 | ) | $ | (4,320 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share |
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Basic and Diluted |
$ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares used in computing per
share amounts |
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Basic and diluted |
52,292,576 | 37,940,529 | 52,292,576 | 37,927,320 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (6,501 | ) | $ | (4,320 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
314 | 426 | ||||||
Stock issued for services |
| 7 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
197 | 326 | ||||||
Bad debt expense |
471 | 279 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
4 | | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable and note |
3,732 | (4,310 | ) | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts |
(3,358 | ) | (135 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
314 | (1,918 | ) | |||||
Asset held
for sale (Note 2 and 11) |
(251 | ) | (138 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
60 | 21 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
279 | 7,836 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
(126 | ) | | |||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |
599 | (139 | ) | |||||
Deferred revenue |
21 | 59 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities |
(141 | ) | (90 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(4,386 | ) | (2,096 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment |
(25 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in by investing activities |
(25 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Restricted cash collateralizing letters of credit and ACH transactions |
(285 | ) | (273 | ) | ||||
Principal payments on notes and capital leases payable |
(168 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||
Net proceeds from financing (Note 12) |
3,899 | | ||||||
Payment of loan fees |
(101 | ) | | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
3,345 | (448 | ) | |||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,066 | ) | (2,561 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
3,136 | 5,915 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
6 | 2 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 2,076 | $ | 3,356 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 16 | $ | 28 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | 126 | $ | 3 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and
financing activities: |
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Equipment acquired through notes payable
and capital leases |
$ | 14 | $ | | ||||
Amounts reclassified from costs and
estimated earnings in excess of billing on
uncompleted contracts to assets held for
sale |
$ | 9,765 | $ | | ||||
Stock issued for services |
$ | | $ | 7 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
Solar Power, Inc. and its subsidiaries, (collectively the Company) engage in sales,
installation and integration of photovoltaic systems, and manufactures and sells solar panels and
related hardware and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies.
Our revenue was derived from the sale, installation and integration of photovoltaic systems,
sales from our manufactured solar panels, including balance-of-system products, and cable, wire and
mechanical assemblies.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information. They should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to
the financial statements of Solar Power, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008
appearing in the Companys Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14,
2010. The June 30, 2010 and 2009 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements on
Form 10-Q have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) for smaller reporting companies. Certain information and note disclosures
normally included in the annual financial statements on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Companys management believes the disclosures
made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management,
all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the
results of operation for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of
operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the entire year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Solar Power, Inc., and
its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances, transactions and cash flows are eliminated on
consolidation.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash accounts and
interest bearing savings accounts. At times, cash balances may be in excess of the various deposit
insurance limits of the country in which such balances are held. Limits in the jurisdictions in
which we maintain cash deposits are as follows: U.S. FDIC limits are $250,000 per depositor, Hong
Kong limits are HK$100,000 (approximately US$12,800) per account, but through 2010 the limit has
been raised to 100% of the deposit and in the Peoples Republic of China coverage is not afforded
on any cash deposit. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to bank balances in
excess of government provided insurance. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company held
approximately $2,102,000 and $3,099,000 in bank balances in excess of the insurance limits.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined by the first
in first out cost method. Work-in-progress and finished goods inventories consist of raw materials,
direct labor and overhead associated with the manufacturing process. Provisions are made for
obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on management estimates. Inventories are written down based
on the difference between the cost of inventories and the net realizable value based upon estimates
about future demand from customers and specific customer requirements on certain projects.
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Anti-dilutive Shares FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 260, Earnings per
Share, provides for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per
share are computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average
number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the
potential dilution of securities by adding other common stock equivalents, including common stock
options, warrants, and restricted common stock, in the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding for a period, if dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the
computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009, 0 and 0 shares of common stock equivalents would have been included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009 there were 6,204,070 and 5,597,570 excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per
share, respectively since their effect would be anti dilutive.
The following table illustrates the computation of the weighted average shares outstanding
used in computing earnings per share in our financial statements:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Weighted Average of Shares Outstanding |
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Basic |
52,292,576 | 37,940,529 | 52,292,576 | 37,927,320 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of warrants outstanding |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options
outstanding |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
52,292,576 | 37,940,529 | 52,292,576 | 37,927,320 | ||||||||||||
Plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost including the cost
of improvements. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and
amortization are provided on the straight line method based on the estimated useful lives of the
assets as follows:
Plant and machinery
|
5 years | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
|
5 years | |
Computers and software
|
3 5 years | |
Equipment acquired under capital leases
|
3 5 years | |
Automobiles
|
3 years | |
Leasehold improvements
|
the shorter of the estimated life or the lease term |
Revenue recognition The Companys two primary business segments include photovoltaic
installation, integration and sales and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies. Prior to the quarter
ended March 31, 2010, the Company operated in a third segment, franchise/product distribution.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company reorganized its internal reporting and
management structure, combining the operations of franchise/product distribution segment with its
photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment. Segment information for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2009 has been restated to give effect to this change (see Note 16).
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales In our photovoltaic systems installation,
integration and sales segment, revenue on product sales is recognized when there is evidence of an
arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the
buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Customers do not have a
general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns.
Revenue on photovoltaic system construction contracts is generally recognized using the percentage
of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the Company measures the cost
incurred on each project and compares the result against its estimated total costs at completion.
The percent of cost incurred determines the amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are
generally defined by the contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs incurred by
the Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences are recorded as costs and
estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or billings in excess of costs
and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. The Company determines its customers credit
worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in customers financial
condition could put recoverability at risk.
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For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized revenue for one photovoltaic system
construction contract using the zero margin method of revenue recognition which was 100% complete
at year end. The contract was approximately $19,557,000. During the year ended December 31, 2009
the Company recognized revenue on the system up to the system cost of approximately $14,852,000
deferring revenue of approximately $4,563,000 over the collection period of the outstanding
accounts and note receivable and recorded a liability fair-valued at approximately $142,000 related
to certain guarantees made by the Company to its customer (see Note 13). The deferred margin has
been netted against the note and accounts receivable on our balance
sheet as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, (see Note 18). Additionally for the
year ended December 31, 2009 and the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company used the
completed-contract method of revenue recognition for one system installation with a contract value
of $12,000,000. Cost incurred in connection with this contract of approximately $5,557,000 and
$9,461,000 as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010, respectively, was recorded in costs and
estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. As this customer was
unable to perform on its payment obligations under the contract, subsequent to the filing of its
Form 10-Q for the first quarter, the Company took possession of the facility and a related power
purchase agreement (PPA) in lieu of payment. The Company reclassified amounts recorded in costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts due it of approximately
$9,765,000 at the time it took possession of assets held for sale. Subsequent to taking possession
of the facility, the Company incurred additional costs of approximately $251,000 to complete the
facility, which are also recorded as assets held for sale.
The Company recorded the facility as an asset held for sale based on its evaluation of the guidance
under paragraph FASB ASC 360-10-45-9 (see Note 11). Upon completion of the facility during the quarter ended
June 30, 2010, the Company obtained financing of $3.9 million collateralized by the facility. The
facility is generating cash flows from operations and the Company anticipates receiving
approximately $3.3 million of grant-in-lieu investment tax credits. The facility was placed in
service on May 26, 2010 and generated revenues of approximately $120,000 during the quarter ended
June 30, 2010. Under the terms of the PPA the counterparty is obligated to pay for all power
generated by the facility at specified price levels through May 26, 2035.
In our solar photovoltaic business, contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and
those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools,
repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general and administrative costs are charged to
expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the
period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and
estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final
contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period
in which the revisions are determined. Profit incentives are included in revenues when their
realization is reasonably assured.
The assets, Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, Billings in excess of
costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, represents billings in excess of revenues
recognized.
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business
the Company recognizes the sales of goods when there is evidence of an arrangement, title and risk
of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable
and collectability is reasonably assured. There are no formal customer acceptance requirements or
further obligations related to our assembly services once we ship our products. Customers do not
have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns. We
make determination of our customers credit worthiness at the time we accept their order.
Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets
acquired. The Company applies FASB ASC 350-20 (Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets), which requires the carrying value of goodwill to be
evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, using a fair-value-based approach. No impairment of
goodwill has been identified during any of the periods presented.
Allowance for doubtful accounts The Company regularly monitors and assesses the risk of not
collecting amounts owed to the Company by customers. This evaluation is based upon a variety of
factors including: an analysis of amounts current and past due along with relevant history and
facts particular to the customer. It requires the Company to make significant estimates, and
changes in facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful
accounts. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the Company recorded an allowance of approximately
$624,000 and $395,000, respectively.
Stock-based compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the
provisions of ASC 718, Share-Based Payment.) which requires the Company to measure the
stock-based compensation costs of share-based compensation
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arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and generally recognizes the costs in the
financial statements over the employee requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense
for all stock-based compensation awards granted was based on the grant-date fair value estimated in
accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718.
Shipping and handling cost Shipping and handling costs related to the delivery of finished
goods are included in cost of goods sold. During the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
shipping and handling costs expensed to cost of goods sold were approximately $199,000 and
$187,000, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, shipping and handling
costs expensed to cost of goods sold were approximately $409,000 and $270,000, respectively.
Advertising costs Costs for newspaper, television, radio, and other media and design are
expensed as incurred. The Company expenses the production costs of advertising the first time the
advertising takes place. The costs for this type of advertising were approximately $31,000 and
$66,000 during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The costs for this type
of advertising were approximately $92,000 and $115,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009, respectively.
Product warranties We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and
industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty
period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and
recognized revenue. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business, historically our
warranty claims have not been material. In our solar photovoltaic business our greatest warranty
exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company
purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are
consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims
immaterial. Certain photovoltaic construction contracts entered into during the year ended December
31, 2007 included provisions under which the Company agreed to provide warranties to the buyer, and
during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company began installing its own manufactured
solar panels. As a result, the Company recorded the provision for the estimated warranty exposure
on these contracts within cost of sales. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data
to estimate its exposure, we have looked to our own historical data in combination with historical
data reported by other solar system installers and manufacturers. In our cable, wire and mechanical
assemblies business our current standard product warranty for our mechanical assembly product
ranges from one to five years. The Company has recorded a warranty provision of approximately
$100,000 and $143,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company
has recorded a warranty provision of approximately $177,000 and $226,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Performance Guarantee: On December 18, 2009, the Company entered into a 10-year energy output
guaranty related to the photovoltaic system installed for Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP) at the
Aerojet facility in Rancho Cordova, CA. The guaranty provided for compensation to STPs system
lessee for shortfalls in production related to the design and operation of the system, but
excluding shortfalls outside the Companys control such as government regulation. The Company
believes that probability of shortfalls is unlikely and if they should occur be covered under the
provisions of its current panel and equipment warranty provisions.
Income taxes We account for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting
and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws
that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of
deferred tax assets is dependent upon the weight of available evidence, including expected future
earnings. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or
all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Foreign currency translation The consolidated financial statements of the Company are
presented in U.S. dollars and the Company expenditures are substantially all in U.S. dollars.
All assets and liabilities in the balance sheets of foreign subsidiaries whose functional
currency is other than U.S. dollars are translated at period-end exchange rates. All income and
expenditure items in the income statements of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is
other than U.S. dollars are translated at average annual exchange rates. Translation gains and
losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries whose
functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are not included in determining net income but
are accumulated in a separate component of stockholders equity as a component of comprehensive
income. The functional currency of the Companys operations in the Peoples Republic of China is
the Renminbi.
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Gains and losses resulting from the translation of transactions denominated in foreign
currencies are included in other expense, net.
Aggregate net foreign currency transaction losses included in the statement of operations was
approximately $660,000 and $1,600 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively
primarily due to the decline of the value of the Euro to the U.S. Dollar. Aggregate net foreign
currency transaction losses included in the statement of operations was approximately $1,195,000
and $3,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively primarily due to the
decline of the value of the Euro to the U.S. Dollar.
Comprehensive income (loss) FASB ASC 220 Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes
standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement that is
displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements.
Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity during the period from
non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded
from net income, include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gain (loss) of
available-for-sale securities. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
comprehensive loss was equal to the net loss for all periods.
Post-retirement and post-employment benefits The Companys subsidiaries which are located
in the Peoples Republic of China contribute to a state pension scheme on behalf of its employees.
The Company recorded approximately $19,000 and $16,000 for expense related to its pension
contribution for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company recorded
approximately $37,000 and $20,000 for expense related to its pension contribution for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Presentation Prior period presentations have been modified to conform to current
presentation.
3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, FASB issued FASB ASC 860 (SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfers of Financial
Assets-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140). FASB ASC 860 applies to all entities and is
effective for annual financial periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods
within those years. Earlier application is prohibited. A calendar year-end company must adopt this
statement as of January 1, 2010. This statement retains many of the criteria of FASB ASC 860 (FASB
140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of
Liabilities) to determine whether a transfer of financial assets qualifies for sale accounting,
but there are some significant changes as discussed in the statement. Its disclosure and
measurement requirements apply to all transfers of financial assets occurring on or after the
effective date. Its disclosure requirements, however, apply to transfers that occurred both before
and after the effective date. In addition, because FASB ASC 860 eliminates the consolidation
exemption for Qualifying Special Purpose Entities, a company will have to analyze all existing
QSPEs to determine whether they must be consolidated under FASB ASC 810. The Company does not
anticipate the adoption of FASB ASC 860 to have an impact on results of operations, cash flows or
financial position.
In June 2009, FASB issued FASB ASC 810 (SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No.
46(R)). FASB ASC 810 applies to FASB ASC 860 entities and is effective for annual financial
periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within those years. Earlier
application is prohibited. A calendar year-end company must adopt this statement as of January 1,
2010. The adoption of FASB ASC 810 did not have an impact on results of operations, cash flows or
financial position.
In
August 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value. ASU
2009-05 applies to all entities that measure liabilities at fair value within the scope of FASB ASC
820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASU 2009-05 is
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effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance,
October 1, 2009 for the Company. The adoption of ASU 2009-05 had no impact on results of
operations, cash flows or financial position.
In October 2009, the FASB ratified FASB ASC 605-25 (the EITFs final consensus on Issue 08-1,
Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables). ASC 605-25 is effective for fiscal years
beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Earlier adoption is permitted on a prospective or
retrospective basis. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of FASB ASC 605-25 to have an
impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing
Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. ASU 2010-20 applies to all entities with
financing receivables, excluding short-term trade accounts receivable or receivables measured at
fair value or lower of cost or fair value. ASU 2010-20 is effective for interim and annual
reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of
ASU 2010-20 to have a material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
4. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Raw material |
$ | 2,603 | $ | 2,348 | ||||
Finished goods |
2,379 | 2,882 | ||||||
Work in process |
| | ||||||
Provision for obsolete stock |
(67 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
$ | 4,915 | $ | 5,213 | |||||
5. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Rental, equipment and utility deposits |
$ | 367 | $ | 189 | ||||
Supplier deposits |
63 | 606 | ||||||
VAT recoverable |
445 | | ||||||
Insurance |
78 | 188 | ||||||
Advertising |
133 | 160 | ||||||
Loan fees |
101 | | ||||||
Other |
132 | 132 | ||||||
$ | 1,319 | $ | 1,275 | |||||
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6. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Plant and machinery |
$ | 673 | $ | 669 | ||||
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
345 | 345 | ||||||
Computers and software |
723 | 715 | ||||||
Equipment acquired under capital leases |
723 | 709 | ||||||
Trucks |
247 | 246 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements |
395 | 410 | ||||||
Total cost |
3,106 | 3,094 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(1,995 | ) | (1,704 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,111 | $ | 1,390 | |||||
Depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was approximately
$140,000 and $213,000, respectively. Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009 was approximately $314,000 and $426,000, respectively.
7. Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Accrued payroll and related costs |
$ | 781 | $ | 770 | ||||
Sales tax payable |
1,043 | 874 | ||||||
Warranty reserve |
1,423 | 1,246 | ||||||
Customer deposits |
281 | 566 | ||||||
Insurance premium financing |
| 141 | ||||||
Accrued commission |
187 | 276 | ||||||
Accrued guaranty reserve |
142 | 142 | ||||||
Accrued interest |
28 | | ||||||
Other |
186 | 186 | ||||||
$ | 4,071 | $ | 4,201 | |||||
8. Income Taxes
Pursuant to FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes, income taxes are recorded based on
current year amounts payable or refundable, as well as the consequences of events that give rise to
deferred tax assets and liabilities. We base our estimate of current and deferred taxes on the tax
laws and rates that are currently in effect in the appropriate jurisdiction. Changes in laws or
rates may affect the current amounts payable or refundable as well as the amount of deferred tax
assets or liabilities.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740, which prescribes a
comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its
financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax
return. The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities as of June 30, 2010
and December 31, 2009. The Company does not anticipate that its unrecognized tax benefits or
liability position will change significantly over the next twelve months.
9. Stock-based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock compensation expense under the provisions of FASB ASC 718,
Share-Based Payment. which requires the Company to measure the stock-based compensation costs of
share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and recognizes the costs
in the financial statements over the employee requisite service period. Stock-based compensation
expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted was based on the grant-date fair value
estimated in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718.
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The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation expense, by type of
awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
For Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Employee stock options |
$ | 90 | $ | 118 | $ | 181 | $ | 232 | ||||||||
Stock grants |
8 | 45 | 16 | 94 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense |
$ | 98 | $ | 163 | $ | 197 | $ | 326 | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation by line item for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
For Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||
General and administrative |
$ | 49 | $ | 119 | $ | 99 | $ | 239 | ||||||||
Sales, marketing and customer service |
25 | 35 | 50 | 69 | ||||||||||||
Engineering, design and product management |
24 | 9 | 48 | 18 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense |
98 | 163 | 197 | 326 | ||||||||||||
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense after
taxes |
$ | 98 | $ | 163 | $ | 197 | $ | 326 | ||||||||
Effect on net loss per share: Basic and diluted |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | ||||||||
As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of
operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, FASB ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be
estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual
forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company estimated its pre-vesting forfeiture rate at
10.7% and 7.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Valuation Assumptions
Determining Fair Value
Valuation and Amortization Method The Company estimates the fair value of service-based and
performance-based stock options granted using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing formula. The
fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the
awards, which is generally the vesting period. Service-based and performance-based options
typically have a five year life from date of grant and vesting periods of three to four years.
Expected Term The Companys expected term represents the period that the Companys
stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. For awards granted subject only to service
vesting requirements, the Company utilizes the simplified method under the provisions of FASB ASC
718-10-S99-1 for estimating the expected term of the stock-based award, instead of historical
exercise data. For its performance-based awards, the Company has determined the expected term life
to be 5 years based on contractual life, the seniority of the recipient and absence of historical
data on the exercise of such options.
Expected Volatility The Company uses the historical volatility of the price of its common
shares.
Expected Dividend The Company has never paid dividends on its common shares and currently
does not intend to do so, and accordingly, the dividend yield percentage is zero for all periods.
Risk-Free Interest Rate The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the
Black-Scholes-Merton valuation method upon the implied yield curve currently available on U.S.
Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term used as the assumption
in the model.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company granted 805,000
service-based options fair-valued between $0.24 and $0.52 using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The
vesting for 705,000 of the service-based options will occur over a four-
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year period beginning one year from the date of grant and the vesting period for 100,000 of
the service-based options will occur over a one-year period beginning on the date of grant. The
Company recorded approximately $98,000 and $163,000 in stock-based compensation expense related to
its outstanding grants during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company recorded approximately $197,000 and $326,000 in stock-based compensation expense
related to its outstanding grants during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of share-based payment awards using
the Black-Scholes-Merton model for stock option grants during the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009 were as follows:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Service-based | Service-based | |||||||
Expected term |
3.0-3.75 | 3.75 | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
1.47 | % | 1.72 | % | ||||
Volatility |
54 | % | 88 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
0 | % | 0 | % |
Equity Incentive Plan
At June 30, 2010 there were approximately 4,919,295 shares available to be issued under the
plan (9% of the outstanding shares of 52,292,526 plus outstanding warrants of 2,366,302). There
were 3,837,768 options and restricted shares issued and outstanding under the plan, 164,195 options
have been exercised and 917,332 shares are available to be issued.
The following table summarizes the Companys stock option activities for the three and six
month period ended June 30, 2010:
Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||
Average | Weighted-Average | |||||||||||||||
Exercise Price | Remaining | Aggregate Intrinsic | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Per Share | Contractual Term | Value | |||||||||||||
Outstanding January 1, 2010 |
2,694,400 | $ | 1.20 | 2.80 | $ | 80,832 | ||||||||||
Granted |
805,000 | 1.24 | 4.76 | | ||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(202,500 | ) | 1.00 | | | |||||||||||
Outstanding March 31, 2010 |
3,296,900 | 1.22 | 3.18 | $ | 197,814 | |||||||||||
Granted |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(10,000 | ) | 1.00 | | | |||||||||||
Outstanding June 30, 2010 |
3,286,900 | $ | 1.22 | 2.93 | $ | | ||||||||||
Exercisable June 30, 2010 |
1,708,775 | $ | 1.23 | 2.24 | $ | | ||||||||||
There were no options granted during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. The
weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009 was $0.48 and $0.42, respectively.
The following table summarizes the Companys restricted stock activities:
Shares | ||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2010 |
550,868 | |||
Granted |
| |||
Exercised |
| |||
Forfeited |
| |||
Outstanding March 31, 2010 |
550,868 | |||
Granted |
| |||
Exercised |
| |||
Forfeited |
| |||
Outstanding as of June 30, 2010 |
550,868 | |||
Vested as of June 30, 2010 |
500,868 | |||
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Changes in the Companys non-vested stock options are summarized as follows:
Service-based Options | Performance-based Options | Restricted Stock | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | Weighted- | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average Grant | Average | Average Grant | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Date Fair | Grant Date | Date Fair | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Value Per | Fair Value | Value Per | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Share | Shares | Per Share | Shares | Share | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested as of December 31,
2009 |
1,044,250 | $ | 0.71 | | $ | | 50,000 | $ | 1.34 | |||||||||||||||
Granted |
805,000 | 0.48 | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Vested |
(24,475 | ) | 0.74 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(202,500 | ) | 0.66 | | | | | |||||||||||||||||
Non-vested as of March 31, 2010 |
1,622,275 | 0.84 | | | 50,000 | 1.34 | ||||||||||||||||||
Granted |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||||||
Vested |
(34,150 | ) | 0.69 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(10,000 | ) | 0.66 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-vested as of June 30, 2010 |
1,578,125 | $ | 0.60 | | | 50,000 | $ | 1.34 | ||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2010, there was approximately $475,000, $0 and $48,000 of unrecognized
compensation cost related to non-vested service-based options, performance-based options and
restricted stock grants, respectively. The cost is expected to be recognized over a
weighted-average of 2.24 years for service-based options and .50 years for restricted stock grants.
Performance-based options are fully vested. During the six months ended June 30, 2010 there were no
changes to the contractual life of any fully vested options.
10. Note Receivable
On December 22, 2009 the Company entered into a Promissory Note (Note) in the amount of
three million six hundred thirty thousand one hundred sixty four dollars ($3,630,164) with HEK
Partners, LLC (HEK) in connection with a completed Engineering, Procurement and Construction
Agreement (EPC) between Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP1) and the Company. The note receivable
represented partial consideration for the total commitment due under the EPC of $19,557,000. HEK,
the maker of the Note, is the managing partner of STP1 and has agreed to assume this obligation as
part of its capital contribution to STP1. HEK will make periodic payments under this Note with a
payment of one million dollars ($1,000,000) on or before December 31, 2010 and thereafter will make
annual payments, prior to the maturity date, in amounts equal to the percent (10%) of the
outstanding principal balance on the Note, with a final payment due on December 31, 2016. Payments
will be applied first to any fees or charges due under the Note, second to accrued interest and
third to the principal balance. HEK will make the final payment of the balance due on the Note on
or before December 31, 2016. The Note bears interest of 6.5% per annum. This note was issued in
connection with a construction contract recorded under the zero margin method (see Note 2). At June
30, 2010 deferred revenue of approximately $4,563,000 has been netted against the note receivable
and accounts receivable related to the contract. The deferred revenue will be recognized in income
as the note and receivable is collected.
11. Asset Held for Sale
During the quarter ended June 30, 2010 the Company recorded an asset held for sale of
approximately $10,016,000. The Company used the guidance under FASB ACS 360-10-45-9 to evaluate
the classification, as discussed in Note 2. The asset held for sale resulted from the Company taking possession of a solar
facility for which the customer was unable to complete payment. The Company expects that this
asset will be sold within the next twelve months and is currently marketing the facility for sale. Accordingly, the asset
held for sale is recorded as a current asset in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of
June 30, 2010.
12. Note Payable
On
June 1, 2010, the Company and Five Star Bank (Five Star) entered into a Loan Agreement (the Loan Agreement). Under the
Loan Agreement, Five Star agreed to advance a loan in an amount equal to $3,899,000 at an interest
rate equal to 8.00% per annum. The
Loan Agreement is evidenced by a Promissory Note, which is payable in 120 equal monthly payments of
$48,000, commencing on July 15, 2010 through the maturity date of the loan, which is
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June 15, 2020. Borrowings under the Loan Agreement are secured by (i) a blanket
security interest in the assets, and (ii) a first priority lien on the easement
interest, improvements, and fixtures and other real and personal property related thereto located
on the property described in the Loan Agreement. The primary asset is a power generating facility recorded as an
asset held for sale which is discussed in Note 11 above. The note
payable of $3,899,000 has been recorded as a current liability in the
June 30, 2010 balance sheet since if the facility is sold the Note could contractually be required to be paid and the facility is
expected to be sold in twelve months.
13. Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of Credit At June 30, 2010, the Company had one outstanding standby letter of credit
of approximately $225,400 as collateral for its capital lease. The standby letter of credit is
issued for a term of one year, maturing in September 2010. Our bank has restricted approximately
$280,000 of our cash as collateral for this letter of credit and as collateral for a credit card
issued to the Company.
Additionally, the Company has restricted cash of $285,000 held in an interest bearing account
in our name with the lender financing our power generation facility.
Guarantee of Performance On August 14, 2007, Solar Power, Inc. entered into a guarantee of
the financial performance for its wholly owned subsidiary, Yes! Solar, Inc. in conjunction with the
submission of Yes! Solar, Incs. Uniform Franchise Disclosure Document (UFDD) to the California
Department of Corporations. This guarantee is no longer in force of June 30, 2010. The Company
discontinued selling franchises in August, 2009. The California Department of Corporations does not
have a formal withdrawal process for the UFDD, therefore the Guarantee of Performance will expired
along with the UFDD in April, 2010.
Operating leases The Company leases premises under various operating leases. Rental expense
under operating leases included in the statement of operations was approximately $168,000 and
$191,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Rental expense under
operating leases included in the statement of operations was approximately $365,000 and $386,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Guaranty On December 22, 2009, in connection with an equity funding of our customer,
Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP1), of the Aerojet I project, the Company along with the STP1s
other investors entered into a Guaranty (Guaranty) to provide the equity investor, Greystone
Renewable Energy Equity Fund (Greystone), with certain guarantees, in part, to secure investment
funds necessary to facilitate STPs payment to the Company under the Engineering, Procurement and
Construction Agreement (EPC). Specific guarantees made by the Company include the following in
the event of the other investors failure to perform under the operating agreement:
| Recapture Event The Company shall be responsible for providing Greystone with payments for losses due to any recapture, reduction, requirement to repay, loss or disallowance of certain tax credits (Energy Credits under Section 48 of Code) or Cash Grant (any payment made by US Dept. of Treasure under Section 1603 of the ARRT of 2009) or if the actual Cash Grant received by Master Tenant is less that the Anticipated Cash Grant (equal to $6,900,000); | ||
| Repurchase obligation If certain criteria occur prior to completion of the Facility, including event of default, if the managing member defaults under the operating agreement or the property or project are foreclosed on, or if the property qualifies for less than 70% of projected credits (computed as an attachment to Master Tenants operating agreement), the Company would be required to fund the purchase of Greystones interest in Master Tenant if the managing member failed to fund the repurchase; | ||
| Fund Excess Development Costs The Company would be required to fund costs in excess of certain anticipated development costs; | ||
| Operating Deficit Loans The Company would be required to loan Master Tenant or STP1 monies necessary to fund operations to the extent costs could not be covered by Master Tenants or STP1s cash inflows. The loan would be subordinated to other liabilities of the entity and earn no interest; and | ||
| Exercise of Put Options At the option of Greystone, the Company may be required to fund the purchase by the managing member of Greystones interest in Master Tenant under an option exercisable for 9 months following a 63 month period |
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commencing with operations of the Facility. The purchase price would be equal to the greater of the fair value of Greystones equity interest in Master Tenant or $951,985. |
Guaranty provisions related to the Recapture Event, Repurchase Obligation and Excess
Development Costs guarantees have effectively expired or are no longer applicable as of December
31, 2009. This is because the trigger event for the Companys potential obligation has either
lapsed or been negated (see Note 18). The Company determined that the fair value of such guarantees was
immaterial.
The Company has recorded on its balance sheet, the fair value of the remaining guarantees, at
their estimated fair value of $142,000.
The Company is using the income approach to measure the fair value of its guaranty,
specifically an analysis of the present value of the expected cash out flows that would be required
by the Company to satisfy its liability under the guaranty (see Income Approach discussion),
modified to give consideration to what premium would be required by the Company to issue the same
guaranty in a standalone arms-length transaction with an unrelated party. (See Note 15)
14. Operating Risk
Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers A substantial percentage of the Companys
net revenue comes from sales made to a small number of customers and are typically sold on an open
account basis. Details of customers accounting for 10% or more of total net sales for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively is as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
Customer | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | ||||||
Siemens Transportation |
$ | | $ | 1,778 | ||||
Solarmarkt Sued GmbH |
2,053 | | ||||||
Bayer & Raach GmbH |
2,899 | | ||||||
Conergy |
| 6,090 | ||||||
Costco New Jersey |
| 2,204 |
Details of customers representing 10% or more of accounts receivable balances, notes
receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at June
30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively are (in thousands):
Customer | June 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 |
||||||
Solar Tax Partners 1 LLC |
$ | 12,735 | $ | 12,735 | ||||
Less: deferred profit margin |
(4,563 | ) | (4,563 | ) | ||||
8,172 | 8,172 | |||||||
Solar Tax Partners 2 LLC |
| 5,557 |
Product Warranties We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and
industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty
period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and
recognized revenue. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business, historically our
warranty claims have not been material. In our solar photovoltaic business our greatest warranty
exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company
purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are
consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims
immaterial. Certain photovoltaic construction contracts entered into during the year ended December
31, 2007 included provisions under which the Company agreed to provide warranties to the buyer, and
during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company began installing its own manufactured
solar panels. As a result, the Company recorded the provision for the estimated warranty exposure
on these contracts within cost of sales. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data
to estimate its exposure, we have looked to historical data reported by other solar system
installers and manufacturers. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business our current
standard product warranty for our mechanical assembly product ranges from one to five years. The
Company has recorded a warranty provision of approximately $100,000 and $143,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company
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has recorded a warranty provision of
approximately $177,000 and $226,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
15. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable, costs and estimated
earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, prepayments, short-term notes and capital
leases payable, accounts payable, billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, accrued liabilities, accrued payroll and other
payables approximate their respective fair values at each balance sheet date due to the short-term
maturity of these financial instruments.
Fair Value of Guarantee
In accordance with FASB ASC 820-10, the Company used multiple techniques to measure the fair
value of guaranty, which are discussed in Note 13, using Level 3 inputs. The Company measured the fair value of its guaranty is by
using the income approach, specifically an analysis of the present value of the expected cash out
flows that would be required by the Company to satisfy its liability under the guaranty (see
Income Approach discussion), modified to give consideration to what premium would be required by
the Company to issue the same guaranty in a standalone arms-length transaction with an unrelated
party.
Income Approach
The calculation of the expected cash out flows was performed by developing cash flow models
for different scenarios determined by the Company. The Company has modeled seven scenarios,
four of which result in the Company incurring cash out flows to cover operating losses as
required by our guaranty. These cash out flows were then calculated at their present value
using a discount rate of 7.00% (see Discount Rate discussion).
The Company then determined weighting that it believes represents reasonable estimates of
probability for each scenario. These probabilities are based upon managements judgment. By
applying the weighting of each scenario to the respective present value of cash out flows
calculated by the models, the Company has determined that the total expected present value of
cash out flows is $63,000. This is considered as the Base case for the Companys income
approach used to ultimately calculate the fair value of the guaranty.
Additional Premium
An additional amount was added to the probability weighted cash flows determined above to
represent a premium that would be required of the Company to issue the same guaranty in a
standalone arms-length transaction with an unrelated party. Such amount was estimated by
management based upon: (1) the risk that assumptions used in the Base case approach prove
unreliable; and (2) the reserves and collateral required to secure performance obligations,
by an independent party associated with a planned financing of the STP1 facility by our
customer. Judgments which considered the preceding two factors resulted in an estimated
premium of $78,000. Adding this premium to the Base case cash flows resulted in what the
Company believes to be a reasonable estimate of the fair value for the guaranty of $142,000.
Discount Rate
As noted in our previous response, the Company has determined that 7.00% is an appropriate
discount rate for valuing the present value of cash out flows that would be required by the
Company under the guaranty. In making this determination the Company considered the
Companys own borrowing rate of 6.75% under its working capital line of credit with China
Merchants Bank and the interest rate associated with the planned STP 1 financing by our
customer.
16. Geographical Information
The Companys two primary business segments include photovoltaic installation, integration and
sales and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies. Prior to the quarter end, March 31, 2010, the
Company operated in a third segment, franchise/product distribution operations. During that
quarter, the Company reorganized its internal reporting and management structure, combining the
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operations of franchise/product distribution segment with its photovoltaic installation,
integration and sales segment. Segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009
has been restated to give effect to this change.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies.
Contributions of the major activities, profitability information and asset information of the
Companys reportable segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as
follows:
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 | For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 (restated) |
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Segment (in thousands) | Net sales | Inter-segment sales | Income (loss) | Net sales | Inter-segment sales | Income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales |
$ | 10,086 | $ | | $ | (3,599 | ) | $ | 9,223 | $ | | $ | (2,110 | ) | ||||||||||
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies |
864 | | 314 | 1,191 | | 480 | ||||||||||||||||||
Segment total |
10,950 | | (3,285 | ) | 10,414 | | (1,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation to consolidated totals: |
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Sales eliminations |
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Consolidated totals |
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Net sales |
$ | 10,950 | $ | | $ | 10,414 | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
$ | (3,285 | ) | $ | (1,630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 (restated) |
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Segment (in thousands) | Net sales | Inter-segment sales | Income (loss) | Net sales | Inter-segment sales | Income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales |
$ | 14,413 | $ | | $ | (7,321 | ) | $ | 14,361 | $ | | $ | (5,102 | ) | ||||||||||
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies |
2,369 | | 823 | 1,834 | | 785 | ||||||||||||||||||
Segment total |
16,782 | | (6,498 | ) | 16,195 | | (4,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation to consolidated totals: |
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Sales eliminations |
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Consolidated totals |
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Net sales |
$ | 16,782 | $ | | $ | 16,195 | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
$ | (6,498 | ) | $ | (4,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
For the Three Months | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | Interest income | Interest expense | Interest income | Interest expense | ||||||||||||
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales |
$ | | $ | 38 | $ | 1 | $ | 16 | ||||||||
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Consolidated total |
$ | | $ | 38 | $ | 1 | $ | 16 | ||||||||
For the Six Months Ended | For the Six Months | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 | Ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | Interest income | Interest expense | Interest income | Interest expense | ||||||||||||
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales |
$ | | $ | 43 | $ | 5 | $ | 28 | ||||||||
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Consolidated total |
$ | | $ | 43 | $ | 5 | $ | 28 | ||||||||
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The locations of the Companys identifiable assets are as follows:
June 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | Depreciation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Identifiable | Capital | and | Identifiable | Capital | and | |||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | assets | expenditure | amortization | assets | expenditure | amortization | ||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic installation,
integration and sales |
$ | 34,343 | $ | 37 | $ | 280 | $ | 36,488 | $ | 53 | $ | 801 | ||||||||||||
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies |
1,269 | | 34 | 1,026 | | 26 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated total |
$ | 35,612 | $ | 37 | $ | 314 | $ | 37,514 | $ | 53 | $ | 827 | ||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | June 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | ||||||
United States |
$ | 30,522 | $ | 31,421 | ||||
China (including Hong Kong) |
5,090 | 6,093 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 35,612 | $ | 37,514 | ||||
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 | For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic | Photovoltaic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
installation, | Cable, wire and | installation, | Cable, wire and | |||||||||||||||||||||
integration and | mechanical | integration and | mechanical | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | sales | assemblies sales | Total | sales | assemblies sales | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
United States |
$ | 3,123 | $ | 461 | $ | 3,584 | $ | 3,472 | $ | 1,091 | $ | 4,563 | ||||||||||||
Asia |
143 | | 143 | 4,106 | | 4,106 | ||||||||||||||||||
Europe |
6,765 | | 6,765 | 854 | | 854 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexico |
| 403 | 403 | | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
55 | | 55 | 791 | | 791 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 10,086 | $ | 864 | $ | 10,950 | $ | 9,223 | $ | 1,191 | $ | 10,414 | ||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic | Photovoltaic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
installation, | Cable, wire and | installation, | Cable, wire and | |||||||||||||||||||||
integration and | mechanical | integration and | mechanical | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | sales | assemblies sales | Total | sales | assemblies sales | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
United States |
$ | 5,878 | $ | 1,421 | $ | 7,299 | $ | 4,586 | $ | 1,658 | $ | 6,244 | ||||||||||||
Asia |
316 | | 316 | 6,885 | | 6,885 | ||||||||||||||||||
Europe |
8,142 | | 8,142 | 2,099 | | 2,099 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexico |
| 948 | 948 | | 176 | 176 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
77 | | 77 | 791 | | 791 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 14,413 | $ | 2,369 | $ | 16,782 | $ | 14,361 | $ | 1,834 | $ | 16,195 | ||||||||||||
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17. Related Party
In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company completed a system installation under an
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (EPC) entered into with Solar Tax Partners I,
LLC, a California limited liability company (STP1). Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2009, Stephen
C. Kircher, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and his wife, Lari K. Kircher,
as Co-Trustees of the Kircher Family Irrevocable Trust dated December 29, 2004 (Trust) was
admitted as a member of STP1. The trust made a capital contribution of $20,000 and received a 35%
membership interest in STP1. Stephen C. Kircher, as trustee of the Trust was appointed a co-manager
of STP1. Neither Stephen C. Kircher nor Lari K. Kircher are beneficiaries under the Trust.
In connection with the loan agreement (see Note 18), on July 29, 2010, each of Mr. Kircher, individually,
and the Trust guaranteed up to $450,000 and $1,500,000, respectively, of STPs indebtedness and
obligations under the loan agreement. In addition, on July 29, 2010, the Trust entered in a Stock
Pledge Agreement with Umpqua Bank whereby the Trust agreed to pledge 2,000,000 shares of the
Companys common stock that the Trust owns as security for the Trusts guaranty.
18. Subsequent Event
On July 29, 2010, our customer, Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP) entered into a loan
agreement whereby the lender ( Bank) agreed to loan $9,950,000 to STP to fund a portion of the
amounts due to us for the construction of its photovoltaic system. We received $7,764,000 in cash
including $1,000,000 which was deposited by us into an account with the bank and pleged as
collateral for the loan to STP. Unless STP incurs a default under the loan to the bank, this
restricted cash will remain in an interest earning account until the pledge requirement is lifted
in 2015. An additional $1,188,000 was placed into escrow as the result of the partial denial of
cash grants by the US Department of Treasury associated with the project claimed by STP and its
investors. Under the terms of the operating agreement of STP, should such cash grants , which are
payable to the equity investor in STP (Greystone), ultimately be denied by the Department of
Treasury, other investors (HEK Partners) of STP are obligated to pay the difference to
Greystone. STP is in the process of appealing the denial.
As discussed in Note 13, the Company has provided Greystone certain guarantees involving
obligations of HEK Partners in STP, including their obligation to repay any disallowed tax credits/
cash grants (Recapture Event). At December 31, 2009 the Company had determined that its
potential obligation for a Recapture Event had been effectively negated with the completion of the
facility at the originally contracted price. Further it gave consideration to its potential
exposure, even if such an event were to occur, and determined that the fair value of any such
liability was immaterial. In light of the partial denial noted above the Company has reconsidered
its determination and continues to believe that the fair value of the liability associated with its
guarantee of the investors obligations for a recapture event is minimal. In making this
determination the Company considered that STP and its advisors believe that STP will be successful
in its appeal process, however should the escrow funds be distributed to the Greystone the Company
will be repaid by a promissory note from HEK Partners with a maturity date and principal balance
to be determined, with periodic principal payments and an interest rate of 6.5%.
The Company agreed to the creation of the escrow account at the request of Greystone and was not
required to do so under the terms of its guaranty or other contractual arrangements. As
previously disclosed the Company has not recognized profit from the STP I project and continues
to believe that all recorded amounts related to the project are recoverable.
Prior to the funding we received a payment of $450,000 from STP. As a result, the amount due us as
of July 29,2010 is $4,521,000 consisting of a note receivable (see Note 11) and accounts receivable
of $891,000. These amounts are prior to the offset of unrecognized profit of $4,563,000.
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Factors That May Affect Future Results
This Current Report on Form 10-Q and other written reports and oral statements made from time
to time by the Company may contain so-called forward-looking statements, all of which are subject
to risks and uncertainties. One can identify these forward-looking statements by their use of words
such as expects, plans, will, estimates, forecasts, projects and other words of similar
meaning. One can identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or
current facts. These statements are likely to address the Companys growth strategy, financial
results and product and development programs. One must carefully consider any such statement and
should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Companys
forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of
other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The
Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. One should
carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Companys filings with the
SEC, especially on Forms 10-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that
could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. One should understand that
it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, the reader should not
consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.
The following discussion is presented on a consolidated basis, and analyzes our financial
condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.
Unless the context indicates or suggests otherwise reference to we, our, us and the
Company in this section refers to the consolidated operations of Solar Power, Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
Overview
We manufacture photovoltaic panels or modules and balance of system components in our
Shenzhen, China manufacturing facility. We sell these products through two distinct sales channels:
1) direct product sales to international and domestic markets and 2) our own use in building
commercial and residential solar projects in the U.S. In addition to our solar revenue, we generate
revenue from our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies segment. Our cable wire and mechanical
assembly products are also manufactured in our China facility and sold into the transportation and
telecommunications markets. Currently, the factory has an annual production capacity of
approximately 50 megawatts of photovoltaic solar modules and balance of system products. The
un-utilized capacity is being reserved for photovoltaic module and balance of system expansion.
Our business is conducted by Solar Power, Inc. and through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Yes!
Construction Services, Inc. (YCS), International Assembly Solutions Limited (a Hong Kong company)
(IASHK) and IAS Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (IAS Shenzhen).
YCS is engaged in the business of design, sales and installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar
systems for small commercial, and residential markets.
IASHK is engaged in sales of our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business.
IAS Shenzhen is engaged in manufacturing our solar modules, our balance of system products and
our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business.
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Management is considering the effect of the following industry trends as they impact the
manufacturing of complete photovoltaic systems and our planned business model:
| Solar cell pricing trends around the world: Recently the key material in the production of solar cells (silicon) has been decreasing in price due to increase of new silicon factories coming on line. Solar cells are the major component of cost in a photovoltaic module. The Company currently purchases its products at spot market pricing, allowing us to take advantage of declining silicon prices. To date the Company has entered into one long-term supply agreement for solar cells at which the price is fixed, but there is no financial commitment on the part of the Company to take delivery of cells. Our intent is to secure ample solar cell supply to meet our growth needs and to avoid the risk of long-term contract pricings with suppliers whose products are expected to see a decline in the average selling price. Industry experts believe that additional planned expansion of silicon processing factories coming on line will produce enough raw materials to create an oversupply on projected demand. Failure to effectively manage our supply will hinder our expected growth and increased component costs may have an adverse affect on the Companys profitability. | ||
| Government subsidies: Federal and State subsidies relating directly to solar installations are an important factor in the planned growth of the solar industry. These subsidies are very important to growing the market for photovoltaic systems because they provide a significant economic incentive to all buyers. Without these incentives, industry growth would likely stall. These regulations are constantly being amended and will have a direct effect on our rollout of our distribution network among those states that offer superior incentives to the solar industry. | ||
| Global economic conditions: While there has been deterioration in the global economic condition of the financial markets, affecting most segments of industry and commerce, the Company is positioned in the renewable energy segment which remains strong. Since our customers may depend on financial markets for financing of solar installations, the Company is responding by seeking financing sources for its customers. Failure to secure these sources may have an adverse affect on the Companys business opportunities and profitability. |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined by the first
in first out cost method. Work-in-progress and finished goods inventories consist of raw materials,
direct labor and overhead associated with the manufacturing process. Provisions are made for
obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on management estimates. Inventories are written down based
on the difference between the cost of inventories and the net realizable value based upon estimates
about future demand from customers and specific customer requirements on certain projects.
Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets
acquired. The Company applies FASB ASC 350-20 (Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 142 Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets), which requires the carrying value of goodwill to be
evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, using a fair-value-based approach. No impairment of
goodwill has been identified during any of the periods presented.
Revenue recognition The Companys two business segments include photovoltaic
installation, integration and sales and cable and wire and mechanical assemblies. Prior to the
quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company operated in a third segment, franchise/product
distribution. During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company reorganized its internal
reporting and management structure, combining the operations of franchise/product distribution
segment with its photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment. Segment information for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 has been restated to give effect to this change (see
Note 16).
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales In our photovoltaic systems installation,
integration and sales segment, revenue on product sales is recognized when there is evidence of an
arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the
buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Customers do not have a
general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns.
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Revenue on photovoltaic system construction contracts is generally recognized using the percentage
of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the Company measures the cost
incurred on each project and compares the result against its estimated total costs at completion.
The percent of cost incurred determines the amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are
generally defined by the contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs incurred by
the Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences are recorded as costs and
estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or billings in excess of costs
and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. The Company determines its customers credit
worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in customers financial
condition could put recoverability at risk.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized revenue for one photovoltaic system
construction contract using the zero margin method of revenue recognition which was 100% complete
at year end. The contract was approximately $19,557,000. During the year ended December 31, 2009
the Company recognized revenue on the system up to the system cost of approximately $14,852,000
deferring revenue of approximately $4,563,000 over the collection period of the outstanding
accounts and note receivable and recorded a liability fair-valued at approximately $142,000 related
to certain guarantees made by the Company to its customer (see Note 13). The deferred margin has
been netted against the note and accounts receivable on our balance sheet as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, see Note 18.
Additionally for the
year ended December 31, 2009 and the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company used the
completed-contract method of revenue recognition for one system installation with a contract value
of $12,000,000. Cost incurred in connection with this contract of approximately $5,557,000 and
$9,461,000 as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2010, respectively, was recorded in costs and
estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. As this customer was
unable to perform on its payment obligations under the contract, subsequent to the filing of its
Form 10-Q for the first quarter, the Company took possession of the facility and a related power
purchase agreement (PPA) in lieu of payment. The Company reclassified amounts recorded in costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts due it of approximately
$9,765,000 at the time it took possession of assets held for sale. Subsequent to taking possession
of the facility, the Company incurred additional costs of approximately $251,000 to complete the
facility, which are also recorded as Assets held for sale.
The Company recorded the facility as an asset held for sale based on its evaluation of the guidance
under paragraph FASB ASC 360-10-45-9, see Note 4. Upon completion of the facility during the quarter ended
June 30, 2010, the Company obtained financing of $3.9 million collateralized by the facility. The
facility is generating cash flows from operations and the Company anticipates receiving
approximately $3.3 million of grant-in-lieu investment tax credits. The facility was placed in
service on May 26, 2010 and generated revenues of approximately $120,000 during the quarter ended
June 30, 2010. Under the terms of the PPA the counterparty is obligated to pay for all power
generated by the facility at specified price levels through May 26, 2035.
In our solar photovoltaic business, contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and
those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools,
repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general and administrative costs are charged to
expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the
period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and
estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final
contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period
in which the revisions are determined. Profit incentives are included in revenues when their
realization is reasonably assured.
The assets, Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, Billings in excess of
costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, represents billings in excess of revenues
recognized.
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies
business, the Company recognizes the sales of goods when there is evidence of an arrangement, title
and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the buyer is fixed or
determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. There are no formal customer acceptance
requirements or further obligations related to our assembly services once we ship our products.
Customers do not have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions
for returns. We make determination of our customers credit worthiness at the time we accept their
order.
Allowance for doubtful accounts The Company regularly monitors and assesses the risk of not
collecting amounts owed to the Company by customers. This evaluation is based upon a variety of
factors including: an analysis of amounts current and past due along with relevant history and
facts particular to the customer. It requires the Company to make significant estimates, and
changes in
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facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful
accounts. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the Company recorded an allowance of
approximately $624,000 and $395,000, respectively.
Stock-based compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the
provisions of FASB ASC 718, Share-Based Payment.) which requires the Company to measure the
stock-based compensation costs of share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and generally recognizes the costs in the
financial statements over the employee requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense
for all stock-based compensation awards granted was based on the grant-date fair value estimated in
accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718.
Product warranties We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and
industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty
period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and
recognized revenue. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business, historically our
warranty claims have not been material. In our solar photovoltaic business our greatest warranty
exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company
purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are
consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims
immaterial. Certain photovoltaic construction contracts entered into during the year ended December
31, 2007 included provisions under which the Company agreed to provide warranties to the buyer, and
during the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company began installing its own manufactured
solar panels. As a result, the Company recorded the provision for the estimated warranty exposure
on these contracts within cost of sales. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data
to estimate its exposure, we have looked to our own historical data in combination with historical
data reported by other solar system installers and manufacturers. In our cable, wire and mechanical
assemblies business our current standard product warranty for our mechanical assembly product
ranges from one to five years. The Company has recorded a warranty provision of approximately
$100,000 and $143,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. he Company
has recorded a warranty provision of approximately $177,000 and $226,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Performance Guarantee: On December 18, 2009, the Company entered into a 10-year energy output
guaranty related to the photovoltaic system installed for Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP) at the
Aerojet facility in Rancho Cordova, CA. The guaranty provided for compensation to STPs system
lessee for shortfalls in production related to the design and operation of the system, but
excluding shortfalls outside the Companys control such as government regulation. The Company
believes that probability of shortfalls is unlikely and if they should occur be covered under the
provisions of its current panel and equipment warranty provisions.
Income taxes We account for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting
and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws
that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of
deferred tax assets is dependent upon the weight of available evidence, including expected future
earnings. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or
all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Foreign currency translation The consolidated financial statements of the Company are
presented in U.S. dollars and the Company expenditures are substantially all in U.S. dollars.
All assets and liabilities in the balance sheets of foreign subsidiaries whose functional
currency is other than U.S. dollars are translated at period-end exchange rates. All income and
expenditure items in the income statements of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is
other than U.S. dollars are translated at average annual exchange rates. Translation gains and
losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries whose
functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar are not included in determining net income but
are accumulated in a separate component of stockholders equity as a component of comprehensive
income. The functional currency of the Companys operations in the Peoples Republic of China is
the Renminbi.
Gains and losses resulting from the translation of transactions denominated in foreign
currencies are included in other expense, net.
Aggregate net foreign currency transaction losses included in the statement of operations was
approximately $660,000 and $1,600 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively
primarily due to the decline of the value of the Euro to the U.S. Dollar. Aggregate net foreign
currency transaction losses included in the statement of operations was approximately $1,195,000
and $3,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively primarily due to the
decline of the value of the Euro to the U.S. Dollar.
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Comprehensive income (loss) FASB ASC 220 Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes
standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement that is
displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements.
Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity during the period from
non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded
from net income, include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gain (loss) of
available-for-sale securities. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
comprehensive loss was equal to net loss for all periods.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010, as compared to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
Net Sales
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010 increased 5% to approximately $10,950,000
from approximately $10,414,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010, in the photovoltaic installation,
integration and product sales segment, increased 9.5% to approximately $10,086,000 from
approximately $9,223,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in sales in this
segment was attributable to the increase in revenue from installation and integration sales and
product sales. The Company expects installation and integration revenues will increase during
subsequent quarters as new installation projects begin to install.
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010, in the cable, wire and mechanical
assemblies segment, decreased 27.5% to approximately $864,000 from approximately $1,191,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease is attributable to a decrease in sales to one
customer who pushed out delivery of orders previously placed. This is the legacy segment of the
Companys business. The Company expects to continue to service the customers it has in this
segment. Sales in this segment are expected to fluctuate from quarter to quarter during fiscal
2010.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 3.6% to approximately $16,782,000
from approximately $16,195,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010, in the photovoltaic installation,
integration and product sales segment, increased 0.4% to approximately $14,413,000 from
approximately $14,361,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in sales in this
segment was attributable to the increase in revenue from installation and integration sales and
product sales. The Company expects installation and integration revenues will increase during
subsequent quarters as new installation projects begin to install.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010, in the cable, wire and mechanical assemblies
segment, increased 29.2% to approximately $2,369,000 from approximately $1,834,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2009. The increase is attributable to a increase in sales to one customer who
increased orders in the first quarter. This is the legacy segment of the Companys business. The
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Company expects to continue to service the customers it has in this segment. Sales in this segment
are expected to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter during fiscal 2010.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company did not operate in the
franchise portion of the segment franchise/product distribution operations. The Company
discontinued its franchise operations in the third quarter of 2009 and this segments solar product
sales have been combined with the photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales segment.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold were approximately $9,838,000 (89.8% of net sales) and approximately
$8,859,000 (85.1% of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Cost of goods sold in the photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales segment was
approximately $9,305,000 (92.3% of sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to
approximately $8,182,000 (89.2% of net sales) for the three
months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in costs of goods sold as a percentage of sales over
the comparative period is attributable to the decrease in construction activity which would have
absorbed overhead.
Cost of goods sold in the cable, wire and mechanical assembly segment were approximately
$533,000 (61.7% of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to approximately
$670,000 (56.3% of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase is
attributable to a change in product mix during the quarter. The Company expects that margin will
continue to vary with product mix in this segment.
Cost of goods sold were approximately $15,048,000 (89.7% of net sales) and approximately
$14,007,000 (86.5% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Cost of goods sold in the photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales segment was
approximately $13,555,000 (94.0% of sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to
approximately $13,000,000 (90.5% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The increase
in costs of goods sold as a percentage of sales over the comparative period is attributable to the
decrease in construction activity which would have absorbed overhead.
Cost of goods sold in the cable, wire and mechanical assembly segment were approximately
$1,493,000 (63.0% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to approximately
$1,000,000 (54.5% of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The increase is
attributable to a change in product mix during the quarter. The Company expects that margin will
continue to vary with product mix in this segment.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company did not operate in the
franchise portion of the segment franchise/product distribution operations. The Company
discontinued its franchise operations in the third quarter of 2009 and this segments solar product
costs of goods sold have been combined with the photovoltaic installation, integration and product
sales segment.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense was approximately $2,365,000 and $2,134,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 10.8%. As a percentage of sales,
general and administrative expense was 21.6% and 20.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009, respectively. The increase in costs for the three months ended June 30, 2010 over the
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comparative period is primarily due to increases in bad debt expenses over the comparative
period due to the write off of an uncollectable balance from a single customer. Significant
elements of general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were
employee related expenses of approximately $902,000, professional and consulting fees of
approximately $409,000, rent, telephone and utilities of approximately $99,000, travel and lodging
of approximately $39,000, depreciation expense of approximately $93,000 and stock-based
compensation expense of approximately $50,000. Significant elements of general and administrative
expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were employee related expenses of approximately
$1,090,000, professional and consulting fees of approximately $287,000, rent, telephone and
utilities of approximately $169,000, travel and lodging of approximately $59,000, depreciation
expense of approximately $111,000 and stock-based compensation expense of approximately $119,000.
The Company expects that general and administrative expense will decrease in the future.
General and administrative expense was approximately $4,363,000 and $4,436,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, a decrease of 1.6%. As a percentage of sales,
general and administrative expense was 26.0% and 27.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009, respectively. The decrease in costs for the six months ended June 30, 2010 over the
comparative period is primarily due to increases in and bad debt expenses over the comparative
period offset by decreased employee costs. Significant elements of general and administrative
expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were employee related expenses of approximately
$1,782,000, professional and consulting fees of approximately $930,000, rent, telephone and
utilities of approximately $229,000, travel and lodging of approximately $86,000, depreciation
expense of approximately $198,000 and stock-based compensation expense of approximately $100,000.
Significant elements of general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009
were employee related expenses of approximately $2,204,000, professional and consulting fees of
approximately $553,000, rent, telephone and utilities of approximately $344,000, travel and lodging
of approximately $90,000,
depreciation expense of approximately $223,000 and stock-based compensation expense of
approximately $239,000. The Company expects that general and administrative expense will decrease
in the future.
Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Expense
Sales, marketing and customer service expense was $965,000 and $837,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 15.3%. As a percentage of sales
revenues, sales, marketing and customer service expense was 8.8% and 8.0%, respectively. The
increase in sales, marketing and customer service expense over the comparative period was primarily
due to an increase in commission expense related to the development new projects under Engineering
Procurement and Construction (EPC) arrangements. Significant elements of sales, marketing and
customer service expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were employee related expense of
approximately $457,000, advertising expense of approximately $31,000, stock-based compensation
expense of approximately $25,000, commission expense of approximately $182,000, rent, telephone and
utilities of approximately $64,000, consulting fees approximately $40,000, customer care costs of
approximately $20,000 and travel expenses of approximately $38,000. Significant elements of sales,
marketing and customer service expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were employee
related expense of approximately $469,000, advertising expense of approximately $66,000,
stock-based compensation expense of approximately $35,000, commission expense of approximately
$40,000, rent telephone and utilities of approximately $32,000, development costs of approximately
$47,000, customer care costs of approximately $11,000 and travel expenses of approximately $35,000.
The Company expects that sales, marketing and customer service expense, as a percentage of sales,
will continue at similar rates in future periods.
Sales, marketing and customer service expense was $2,058,000 and $1,635,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, an increase of 25.9%. As a percentage of sales
revenues, sales, marketing and customer service expense was 12.3% and 10.1%, respectively. The
increase in sales, marketing and customer service expense over the comparative period was primarily
due to an increase in commission expense related to the development new projects under EPC
arrangements. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 were employee related expense of approximately $877,000, advertising
expense of approximately $92,000, stock-based compensation expense of approximately $49,000,
commission expense of approximately $378,000, rent, telephone and utilities of approximately
$146,000, consulting fees approximately $198,000, customer care costs of approximately $51,000 and
travel expenses of approximately $73,000. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer
service expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were employee related expense of
approximately $913,000, advertising expense of approximately $115,000, stock-based compensation
expense of approximately $69,000, commission expense of approximately $67,000, rent telephone and
utilities of approximately $69,000, development costs of approximately $70,000, customer care costs
of approximately $80,000 and travel expenses of approximately $56,000. The Company expects that
sales, marketing and customer service expense, as a percentage of sales, will continue at similar
rates in future periods.
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Engineering, design and product management
Engineering, design and product management expense was $379,000 and $193,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in engineering, design and product
management costs primarily related to increases in employee and product certification costs.
Significant elements of product development expense for the three months ended June 20, 2010 were
employee related expense of approximately $182,000, product development and certification costs of
approximately $156,000 and stock-based compensation costs of $24,000. Significant elements of
product development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 were employee related expense
of approximately $121,000 and product certification and testing costs of approximately $61,000. The
Company expects that product development costs will continue at their current rate in fiscal 2010
as it expands this activity.
Engineering, design and product management expense was $583,000 and $399,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in engineering, design and product
management costs primarily related to increases in employee costs. Significant elements of product
development expense for the six months ended June 20, 2010 were employee related expense of
approximately $362,000, product development and certification costs of approximately $132,000 and
stock-based compensation costs of $48,000. Significant elements of product development expense for
the six months ended June 30, 2009 were employee related expense of approximately $234,000 and
product certification and testing costs of approximately $143,000. The Company expects that product
development costs will continue at their current rate in fiscal 2010 as it expands this activity.
Interest income / expense
Interest expense was approximately $38,000 and $16,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009, respectively. Interest expense consisted of interest expense of approximately
$11,000 on the Companys capital lease and loans payable and approximately $27,000 on the loan
financing the Companys power generation facility recorded as an asset held for sale.
Interest expense was approximately $43,000 and $28,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009, respectively. Interest expense consisted of interest expense of approximately $16,000 on
the Companys capital lease and loans payable and approximately $27,000 on the loan financing the
Companys power generation facility recorded as an asset held for sale.
Other expense, net
Other expense, net was approximately $650,000 and $6,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009, respectively. The change was primarily attributable to an increase in currency
losses of approximately $660,000 due to the decline in the value of the Euro.
Other expense, net was approximately $1,185,000 and $12,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009, respectively. The change was primarily attributable to an increase in currency
losses of approximately $1,195,000 due to the decline in the value of the Euro.
Income Tax Expense
The Company provided income tax expense of approximately $0 and $3,000 each for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company is currently in a net loss position and has only
provided for statutory minimum taxes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
A summary of the sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:
Six Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||
(in thousands) | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (4,386 | ) | $ | (2,096 | ) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(25 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
3,345 | (448 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | (1,066 | ) | $ | (2,561 | ) | ||
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As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had approximately $2,076,000 and $3,136,000
in cash and cash equivalents, respectively.
Net cash used in operating activities of approximately $4,386,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2010 was primarily a result of a net loss of approximately $6,501,000, offset by non-cash
items included in net loss, consisting of depreciation of approximately $314,000 related to
property and equipment, stock-based compensation expense of approximately $197,000, and bad debt
expense of approximately $471,000 due to the un-collectability of a receivable from one customer.
Also contributing to cash used in operating activities were a decrease in our accounts
receivable of approximately $3,732,000 as a result of collection of accounts receivable related to
solar photovoltaic business segment, an decrease in costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billing on uncompleted contracts of approximately $3,358,000 due to the completion of large
construction projects, a decrease in inventories of approximately $314,000, increased in asset held for sale of $251,000, and increased in prepaid
expenses and other current assets of approximately $60,000, an increase in accounts payable of
approximately $279,000, a decrease in income taxes payable of approximately $126,000, an increase
in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of approximately
$599,000, and an increase in accrued liabilities of approximately $21,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $25,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2010 primarily relates to acquisition of property, plant and equipment of approximately
$25,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $3,345,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 2010 related to financing of the Companys power generating facility of
approximately $3,798,000 offset by principal payments on our notes and capital leases payable of
approximately $168,000 and an increase in restricted cash of $285,000 related to the financing of
our power generating facility.
Capital Resources and Material Known Facts on Liquidity
In the short-term we do not expect any material change in the mix or relative cost of our
capital resources. As of June 30, 2010, we had approximately $2,076,000 in cash and cash
equivalents and approximately $280,000 of restricted cash collateralizing a standby letter of
credit we issued to support our capital lease and approximately $285,000 of restricted cash held in
an interest bearing account with our lender for the credit facility used to finance our power
generating facility. Our focus will be to continue development and manufacture of our solar modules
and racking systems. We will continue to sell these products through our commercial and
international distribution channels.
The current economic conditions of the U.S. market, coupled with reductions of solar
incentives in Europe have presented challenges to us in generating the revenues and or margins
necessary for us to generate positive working capital for our business. While our sales pipeline of
solar system construction projects continues to grow, our revenues are largely dependent on third
party financing for these projects. As a result, our revenues remain difficult to predict and we
cannot assure current shareholders and potential investors that we will be successful in generating
positive cash from operations. Knowing that revenues are unpredictable, our strategy has been to
manage our spending tightly by maintaining a core group of employees in our China and U.S. offices,
and to outsource the majority of our construction workforce. These strategies have allowed us to
maintain a relatively constant run rate of spending while growing our revenues year over year.
Over the past three years we have sustained losses from operations and have relied on equity
financing to provide working capital. We have been actively working with additional potential
investors to ensure that we have additional equity available to us as needed. In addition, we are
working on sources of project financing as well as asset backed credit facilities. One of the
largest single uses of working capital is solar cells used in manufacturing our solar modules. Over
the last 9 months, positive changes in the market supply and lower pricing of silicon have allowed
us to reduce the working capital required to build our product, and fund much of that working
capital through extended payment terms with our vendors creating the significant increase in our
trade accounts payable on our balance sheet. This change in the market has allowed us to
significantly reduce the amount of working capital required to maintain our inventory, and in some
cases, allowed us to collect revenues from customers in advance of paying for direct materials.
We believe the funds generated by the collection of our accounts receivable, notes receivable
and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and the anticipated
revenues of our operations, reductions in the working capital
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requirements of the business by
continued management of our supply chain, and potential funds available to us through debt and
equity financing, are adequate to fund our anticipated cash needs through the next twelve
months. We anticipate that we will retain all earnings, if any, to fund anticipated growth in the
business. Subsequent to the end of the quarter we collected approximately $7.7 million owed to us
by one customer. Additionally, the Company expects to generate cash from the sale of its asset
held for sale within the next twelve months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation and under the supervision of our principal executive
officer and our principal financial officer, reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the design
and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, interim period three and six months ended
June 30, 2010 covered by this report, as required by Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15, and
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant
to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management timely,
including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based on this
evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as
of the end of the interim period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective to ensure that we record, process, summarize, and report information required to be
disclosed in the reports we filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the time periods
specified by the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and regulations.
In March and May 2010, we identified the following material weaknesses as disclosed in our Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Material Weaknesses
A material weakness related to revenue recognition was identified by our Chief Financial
Officer on or around March 9, 2010 as a result of additional inquiries made by him of other members
of our management team following various questions by our independent registered public accounting
firm (Auditors) related to our accounting treatment of a particular construction contract
(Contract), which questions were not directed to the existence or absence of material weaknesses.
This material weakness began in December of 2009 when certain agreements which were not part of
the original Contract, but which impacted the revenue recognition accounting for the Contract were
signed by one or more members of the Companys management team, but were inadvertently not provided
to the Companys finance and accounting personnel. We believe that this material weakness occurred
because we did not have adequate internal controls over the centralization logging, storage and
communication of all documents, including amendments and their effective dates, related to
transactions of this nature. Thus, there was no summary listing for this contract that our finance
and accounting personnel could use to confirm that they had all documents including amendments
necessary for consideration in making decisions regarding the recognition of revenue.
A material weakness related to contract administration was identified by our Auditors in early
May 2010 as a result of their inquiries performed in connection with their audit of our financial
statements. As a result of such inquiries it was determined that for one contract, we had not
billed the customer according to the terms implied by the original contract. We determined that
this material weakness began in December 2009, when the contract was signed, as the billing terms
of the original contract were not amended to reflect the updated terms with the customer.
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Remediation Efforts
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, we took and have now completed steps to
enhance our internal controls over financial reporting to mitigate the possibility of this material
weakness recurring. We have made changes and improvements to the overall design of our control
environment to address the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described
above. In particular, we have implemented measures to standardize certain contract terms and
provisions, to insure proper review of such agreements across projects, and to make judgments and
assessments consistent with our revenue recognition policies prior to completion of a project. We
also continue to place importance on internal control over financial reporting and have implemented
following actions:
| The Company has developed a process to both identify and timely analyze contingencies or other contractual language that impacts revenue recognition and to track the status or resolution of such issues through appropriate resources in the finance department throughout the project from initiation, to final documentation and project completion to ensure that revenue is not improperly recognized. | ||
| The Company has developed a process to identify billing cycles on it contracts. |
There
have been no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting during
the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that materially affected or is reasonable likely
to affect internal controls over financial reporting with the exception of the
remediation efforts discussed above.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Management is committed to continuing efforts aimed at maintaining an operationally effective
control environment and timely filing of regulatory required financial information. We continue to
monitor our internal controls over financial reporting, primarily by evaluating and enhancing our
process and control documentation and increasing our systems security, to insure continued
compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We discuss with
and disclose these matters to the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, our Board of Directors
and our auditors.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. In the normal course of operations, we may
have disagreements or disputes with employees, vendors or customers. These disputes are seen by our
management as a normal part of business especially in the construction industry, and there are no
pending actions currently or no threatened actions that management believes would have a
significant material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
-None-
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
-None-
Item 4. Reserved
Item 5. Other Information
-None-
Item 6. Exhibits
10.1
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Loan Agreement with Five Star Bank dated June 1, 2010, incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 7, 2010 | |
31.1
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Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
SOLAR POWER, INC. |
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Date: August 16, 2010 | /s/ Joseph G. Bedewi | |||
Joseph G. Bedewi, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
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Exhibit Index
10.1
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Loan Agreement with Five Star Bank dated June 1, 2010, incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 7, 2010 | |
31.1
|
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
|
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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