SPI Energy Co., Ltd. - Quarter Report: 2011 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, 2011
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
(Issuers telephone number, including area code)
(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).
þ 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: 184,013,923 shares of $0.0001 par value common stock outstanding as of
August 1, 2011.
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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)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except for share data)
(unaudited)
As of | As of | |||||||
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 18,479 | $ | 1,441 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $56 and $28 at June 30, 2011, and December 31,
2010, respectively |
9,670 | 5,988 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, related party |
2,034 | | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts |
2,656 | 2,225 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, related party |
5,033 | | ||||||
Inventories, net |
14,254 | 4,087 | ||||||
Asset held for sale |
6,269 | 6,669 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
806 | 702 | ||||||
Restricted cash |
250 | 285 | ||||||
Total current assets |
59,451 | 21,397 | ||||||
Goodwill |
435 | 435 | ||||||
Restricted cash |
455 | 1,059 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
765 | 915 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 61,106 | $ | 23,806 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 3,925 | $ | 6,055 | ||||
Accounts payable, related party |
9,380 | | ||||||
Accrued liabilities |
2,092 | 4,298 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
2 | 2 | ||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |
3,241 | 1,767 | ||||||
Loans payable and capital lease obligations |
4,517 | 3,808 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
23,157 | 15,930 | ||||||
Loans payable and capital lease obligations, net of current portion |
5 | 13 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
1,379 | | ||||||
Total liabilities |
24,541 | 15,943 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
| | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, par $0.0001, 20,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 |
| | ||||||
Common stock, par $0.0001, 250,000,000 shares authorized,
184,013,923 and 52,292,576 shares issued and outstanding at June
30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively |
18 | 5 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital |
74,969 | 42,114 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(277 | ) | (240 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(38,145 | ) | (34,016 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
36,565 | 7,863 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 61,106 | $ | 23,806 | ||||
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)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except for share data)
(unaudited)
For Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net Sales: |
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Net sales |
$ | 9,571 | $ | 10,950 | $ | 14,301 | $ | 16,782 | ||||||||
Net sales, related party |
5,369 | | 6,129 | | ||||||||||||
Total net sales |
14,940 | 10,950 | 20,430 | 16,782 | ||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold: |
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Cost of goods sold |
9,009 | 9,838 | 13,187 | 15,048 | ||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold, related party |
4,653 | | 5,413 | | ||||||||||||
Total cost of goods sold |
13,662 | 9,838 | 18,600 | 15,048 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
1,278 | 1,112 | 1,830 | 1,734 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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General and administrative |
1,915 | 2,365 | 3,468 | 4,363 | ||||||||||||
Sales, marketing and customer service |
916 | 965 | 1,387 | 2,058 | ||||||||||||
Engineering, design and product management |
209 | 379 | 341 | 583 | ||||||||||||
Impairment charge |
400 | | 400 | | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
3,440 | 3,709 | 5,596 | 7,004 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(2,162 | ) | (2,597 | ) | (3,766 | ) | (5,270 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(277 | ) | (38 | ) | (408 | ) | (43 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
21 | | 23 | | ||||||||||||
Other income, net |
37 | (650 | ) | 32 | (1,185 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other expense |
(219 | ) | (688 | ) | (353 | ) | (1,228 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(2,381 | ) | (3,285 | ) | (4,119 | ) | (6,498 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax expense |
3 | | 10 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (2,384 | ) | $ | (3,285 | ) | $ | (4,129 | ) | $ | (6,501 | ) | ||||
Net loss per common share |
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Basic |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | ||||
Diluted |
$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares used in computing per share
amounts |
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Basic |
102,926,965 | 52,292,576 | 96,919,322 | 52,292,576 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
102,926,965 | 52,292,576 | 96,919,322 | 52,292,576 | ||||||||||||
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)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (4,129 | ) | $ | (6,501 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
127 | 314 | ||||||
Amortization |
7 | | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
150 | 197 | ||||||
Bad debt expense |
168 | 471 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets |
| 4 | ||||||
Impairment charge |
400 | | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
(3,850 | ) | 3,732 | |||||
Accounts receivable, related party |
(2,034 | ) | | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts |
(431 | ) | (3,358 | ) | ||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts, related party |
(5,033 | ) | | |||||
Inventories |
(10,167 | ) | 314 | |||||
Asset held for sale |
| (251 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
3 | 60 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
(2,130 | ) | 279 | |||||
Accounts payable, related party |
9,380 | | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
| (126 | ) | |||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
|
1,474 | 599 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities |
(835 | ) | (120 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(16,900 | ) | (4,386 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment |
(41 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(41 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common and preferred stock, net |
32,719 | | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash |
639 | (285 | ) | |||||
Net proceeds from loans payable |
4,500 | 3,899 | ||||||
Loan fees |
(107 | ) | (101 | ) | ||||
Principal payments on loans payable and capital lease obligations |
(3,797 | ) | (168 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
33,954 | 3,345 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
25 | 6 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
17,038 | (1,060 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
1,441 | 3,136 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 18,479 | $ | 2,076 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 398 | $ | 16 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | 10 | $ | 126 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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Equipment acquired through loans payable and capital lease obligations |
$ | | $ | 14 | ||||
Amounts reclassified from costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts to assets held for sale |
$ | | $ | 9,765 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(UNAUDITED)
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
Solar Power, Inc., and its subsidiaries, (collectively the Company) is engaged in
development, sales, installation and integration of photovoltaic
systems and sells its contract manufactured racking and 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 the Company, Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
appearing in the Companys Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 14,
2011. The June 30, 2011 and 2010 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 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 adjustments, 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 for
interest bearing accounts and unlimited for non-interest bearing accounts, Hong Kong limits are
HK$100,000 (US$12,800) per account 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company held
$16,207,000 and $2,255,000 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.
Anti-dilutive Shares 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, 2011 and 2010, potentially dilutive securities excluded from
the computation of diluted earnings per share were 5,530,175 and 6,204,070, respectively.
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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, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Weighted Average of Shares Outstanding |
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Basic |
102,926,965 | 52,292,576 | 96,919,322 | 52,292,576 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of warrants outstanding |
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Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding |
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Diluted |
102,926,965 | 52,292,576 | 96,919,322 | 52,292,576 | ||||||||||||
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
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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.
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales In our photovoltaic systems installation,
integration and sales segment, there are two revenue streams.
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 a customers credit
worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in a customers
financial condition could put recoverability at risk.
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 the Companys 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 a determination of a customers credit worthiness at the
time we accept their order.
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Goodwill Goodwill is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets
acquired. The carrying value of goodwill is 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 and 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company recorded an allowance of $56,000 and $28,000,
respectively.
Stock-based compensation The Company measures the stock-based compensation costs of
share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value of awards and generally
recognizes the costs in the financial statements over the employee requisite service period.
Shipping and handling costs 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, 2011 and 2010,
shipping and handling costs expensed to cost of goods sold were $425,000 and $199,000,
respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, shipping and handling costs
expensed to cost of goods sold were $554,000 and $409,000, 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 $28,000 and $31,000 during the
three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively and $43,000 and $92,000 during the six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Product warranties The Company offers the industry standard of 25 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 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 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2010, the
Company installed 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. The Company now only installs panels manufactured by unrelated third parties
and its parent LDK Solar Co., Ltd. We provide their pass through warranty, and reserve
for unreimbursed costs to replace these panels. The Company has recorded a warranty expense of $103,000
and $100,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and recorded a
warranty expense of $109,000 and $177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
respectively.
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, California. The guaranty provides 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 are covered under the provisions of
its current panel and equipment warranty provisions.
Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and 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 future taxable income. 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 based on the weight of available evidence, including expected future
earnings.
The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions in its financial statements when it concludes that a
tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based solely on its technical
merits. Only after a tax position passes the first step of recognition
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will measurement be required. Under the measurement step, the tax benefit is measured as the
largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon effective settlement.
This is determined on a cumulative probability basis.
The Company accrues any interest or penalties related to its uncertain tax positions as part of its
income tax expense.
Foreign currency translation The consolidated financial statements of the Company are
presented in U.S. dollars and the Companys 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 the U.S. dollar 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 the U.S. dollar 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 transactions denominated in foreign currencies are
included in other expense, net.
Aggregate net foreign currency transaction gains (losses) included in the statements of
operations were $60,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and ($660,000) for the three
months ended June 30, 2010 and $62,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and ($1,195,000) for
the six months ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to the fluctuations of the value of Chinas
Renminbi to the U.S. Dollar in 2011 and the Euro to the U.S. Dollar during the comparative periods in
2010.
Comprehensive income (loss) 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 months ended June 30, 2011,
comprehensive loss was $2,410,000 composed of a net loss of $2,384,000 and currency translation
loss of $26,000. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, comprehensive loss was $3,285,000,
composed of a net loss of $3,285,000 and a foreign currency translation gain of $0. For the six
months ended June 30, 2011, comprehensive loss was $4,166,000 composed of a net loss of $4,129,000
and currency translation loss of $37,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, comprehensive
loss was $6,501,000, composed of a net loss of $6,501,000 and a foreign currency translation gain
of $0.
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 their
employees. The Company recorded $15,000 and $19,000 for expense related to its pension contribution
for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company recorded $30,000 and
$37,000 for expense related to its pension contribution for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, 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. Key estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements include:
contract percentage of completion and cost estimates, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation,
warranty reserve, deferred taxes, valuation of inventory, and valuation of goodwill. Actual results
could differ from these estimates.
3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820). ASU 2010-06 amends
Subtopic 820-10 requiring new disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair value
measurements, activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, level of disaggregation, and disclosures
about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing
disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15,
2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward
activity of Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption
of ASU 2010-06 had no 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
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reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-20 did not have a
material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17, Revenue Recognition Milestone Method (Topic
605). ASU 2010-17 provides guidance on the criteria that should be met for determining whether the
milestones method of revenue recognition is appropriate. ASU 2010-17 is effective on a prospective
basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15,
2010. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2010-17 did not have a material impact on
results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, Intangibles Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).
ASU 2010-28 modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or
negative carrying amounts. For those units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill
impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. ASU 2010-28 is
effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15,
2011. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-28 will have no material impact on results
of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. ASU 2011-05
increases the prominence of other comprehensive income in financial statements. Under this ASU, an
entity will have the option to present the components of net income and comprehensive income in either
one or two consecutive financial statements. The ASU eliminates the option in U.S. GAAP to present other
comprehensive income in the statement of changes in equity. ASU 2011-05 is effective on a retrospective
basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The
Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2011-05 will not have a material impact on results of
operations, cash flows or financial position.
4. Restricted Cash
At June 30, 2011, the Company had restricted bank deposits of $705,000. The restricted bank
deposits consist of $400,000 as a reserve pursuant to our guarantees of our customer Solar Tax
Partners 1, LLC with the bank providing the debt financing on their solar generating facility,
$250,000 as a reserve pursuant to our loan agreement with the bank providing the debt financing for
the solar generating facility owned by our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, $20,000 securing
our corporate credit card and $35,000 as retention by our bank for our merchant credit card
services.
At December 31, 2010, the Company had restricted bank deposits of $1,344,000. The restricted
bank deposits consist of $1,004,000 as a reserve pursuant to our guarantees of our customer Solar
Tax Partners 1, LLC with the bank providing the debt financing on their solar generating facility,
$285,000 as a reserve pursuant to our loan agreement with the bank providing the debt financing for
the solar generating facility owned by our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, $20,000 securing
our corporate credit card and $35,000 as retention by our bank for our merchant credit card
service.
5. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Raw material |
$ | 1,575 | $ | 2,008 | ||||
Finished goods |
12,679 | 2,079 | ||||||
$ | 14,254 | $ | 4,087 | |||||
6. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Rental, equipment and utility deposits |
$ | 317 | $ | 177 | ||||
Supplier deposits |
38 | 24 | ||||||
VAT recoverable |
37 | | ||||||
Insurance |
83 | 94 | ||||||
Advertising |
105 | 105 | ||||||
Taxes |
27 | 141 | ||||||
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June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Loan fees |
106 | 96 | ||||||
Commissions |
26 | | ||||||
Other |
67 | 65 | ||||||
$ | 806 | $ | 702 | |||||
7. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Plant and machinery |
$ | 727 | $ | 686 | ||||
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
351 | 351 | ||||||
Computers and software |
1,460 | 1,437 | ||||||
Trucks |
118 | 118 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements |
406 | 402 | ||||||
Total cost |
3,062 | 2,994 | ||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(2,297 | ) | (2,079 | ) | ||||
$ | 765 | $ | 915 | |||||
Depreciation
expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $67,000 and
$140,000, respectively. Depreciation for the six months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $127,000
and $314,000, respectively.
8. Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Accrued payroll and related costs |
$ | 551 | $ | 462 | ||||
Sales tax payable |
220 | 965 | ||||||
Warranty reserve current portion |
200 | 1,542 | ||||||
Customer deposits |
425 | 368 | ||||||
Deposits other |
409 | | ||||||
Accrued financing costs |
56 | 578 | ||||||
Accrued guaranty reserve |
127 | 127 | ||||||
Accrued interest |
23 | | ||||||
Other |
81 | 256 | ||||||
$ | 2,092 | $ | 4,298 | |||||
Other liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | |||||||
Warranty reserve noncurrent |
$ | 1,379 | $ | | ||||
$ | 1,379 | $ | | |||||
9. Stockholders Equity
Pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) dated January 5, 2011, on January 10, 2011, the
Company and LDK Solar (LDK) consummated the transactions contemplated by the First Closing of the
SPA whereby the Company issued 42,835,947 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of
$10,709,000. Proceeds recorded in stockholders equity are net of issuance costs of $218,000. Such
shares represented approximately 44.9% of the Companys outstanding Common Stock.
On March 31, 2011, the Company and LDK consummated the transactions contemplated by the Second
Closing of the SPA whereby the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for an
aggregate purchase price of $22,228,000. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock has a dividend
preference equal to $0.04 per annum, to the extent declared, and shall automatically be converted
into approximately 4.44552 shares of common stock (subject to adjustments) upon the Company
amending its Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock
in an amount sufficient to effect the conversion of the
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Series A Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to a number of
votes per share equal to the number of shares of common stock into which the Series A Preferred
Stock would convert. On June 22, 2011, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to
the Companys Articles of Incorporation increasing the authorized shares and enabling the automatic
conversion of the 20,000,000 Series A Preferred Stock to 88,910,400 shares of the Companys common
stock. The 20,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were cancelled pursuant to the
conversion.
10. 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.
The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits or liabilities as of June 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010. The Company does not anticipate that its unrecognized tax benefits or liability
position will change significantly over the next twelve months.
The Company is currently in a cumulative loss position and has significant net operating loss
carry forwards. Accordingly, we have provided only for statutory minimum taxes.
11. Stock-based Compensation
The Company measures 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.
The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation expense, by type of
awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):
For Three Months Ended | For Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||
Employee stock options |
$ | 94 | $ | 90 | $ | 142 | $ | 181 | ||||||||
Stock grants |
| 8 | 8 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based
compensation expense |
$ | 94 | $ | 98 | $ | 150 | $ | 197 | ||||||||
The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation by line item for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):
For Three Months Ended | For Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||
General and administrative |
$ | 82 | $ | 49 | $ | 118 | $ | 99 | ||||||||
Sales, marketing and customer service |
10 | 25 | 25 | 50 | ||||||||||||
Engineering, design and product management |
2 | 24 | 7 | 48 | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense |
94 | 98 | 150 | 197 | ||||||||||||
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense after
taxes |
$ | 94 | $ | 98 | $ | 150 | $ | 197 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations
is based on awards ultimately expected to vest. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and
revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The
Company estimated its average pre-vesting forfeiture rate at 17.7% and 10.7% for the six months
ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Valuation Assumptions
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
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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 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 to be five years based on contractual life and the
seniority of the recipient.
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, 2011, the Company granted 3,700,000
service-based options fair-valued at $0.46 per option using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The vesting for
these options will occur over a four-year period beginning one year from the date of grant. 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 per option, respectively using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. The vesting for 705,000
of the service-based options will occur over a four-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.
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 three and six months ended June
30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Service-based | Service-based | |||||||
Expected term |
3.75 | 3.0-3.75 | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
0.94 | % | 1.47 | % | ||||
Volatility |
201 | % | 54 | % | ||||
Dividend yield |
0 | % | 0 | % |
Equity Incentive Plan
At June 30, 2011 there were 16,819,220 total shares available to be issued under the plan (9%
of the outstanding shares of 184,013,923 plus outstanding warrants of 2,866,302). There were
6,056,043 options and restricted shares issued and outstanding under the plan; 164,195 options have
been exercised; and 10,598,982 shares are available to be issued.
The following table summarizes the Companys stock option activities for the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Weighted- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted- | Average | Weighted- | Average | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Remaining | Average | Remaining | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise Price | Contractual | Aggregate Intrinsic | Exercise Price | Contractual | Aggregate Intrinsic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Per Share | Term | Value ($000) | Shares | Per Share | Term | Value ($000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding January 1 |
2,505,175 | $ | 0.92 | 2.99 | $ | | 2,694,400 | $ | 1.20 | 2.80 | $ | 80,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Granted |
| | | | 805,000 | 1.24 | 4.76 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(25,000 | ) | 0.55 | | | (202,500 | ) | 1.00 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding March 31 |
2,480,175 | 0.91 | 2.75 | | 3,296,900 | 1.22 | 3.18 | 197,814 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Granted |
3,700,000 | 0.49 | 3.75 | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forfeited |
(650,000 | ) | | | | (10,000 | ) | 1.00 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Outstanding June 30 |
5,530,175 | $ | 0.68 | 3.84 | $ | | 3,286,900 | $ | 1.22 | 2.93 | $ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercisable June 30 |
1,381,175 | $ | 1.09 | 1.34 | $ | | 1,708,775 | $ | 1.23 | 2.24 | $ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the options granted during the six months
ended June 30, 2011 was $0.46. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during
the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $0.48.
The following table summarizes the Companys restricted stock activities for the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Shares | ||||||||
Outstanding as of January 1 |
550,868 | 550,868 | ||||||
Granted |
| | ||||||
Exercised |
| | ||||||
Forfeited |
(25,000 | ) | | |||||
Outstanding March 31 |
525,868 | 550,868 | ||||||
Granted |
| | ||||||
Exercised |
| | ||||||
Forfeited |
| | ||||||
Outstanding June 30 |
525,868 | 550,868 | ||||||
Vested as of June 30 |
525,868 | 500,868 | ||||||
Changes in the Companys non-vested stock options are summarized as follows:
Service-based Options | Restricted Stock | |||||||||||||||
Weighted-Average | Weighted-Average | |||||||||||||||
Grant Date Fair | Grant Date Fair | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Value Per Share | Shares | Value Per Share | |||||||||||||
Non-vested as of January 1, 2011 |
1,334,125 | $ | 0.78 | 25,000 | $ | 1.34 | ||||||||||
Granted |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Vested |
(140,375 | ) | 0.29 | | | |||||||||||
Forfeited |
(25,000 | ) | 0.59 | (25,000 | ) | 1.34 | ||||||||||
Non-vested
as of March 31, 2011 |
1,168,750 | 0.74 | | 1.34 | ||||||||||||
Granted |
3,700,000 | 0.46 | | | ||||||||||||
Vested |
(69,750 | ) | 0.68 | | | |||||||||||
Forfeited |
(650,000 | ) | 0.39 | | | |||||||||||
Non-vested as of June 30, 2011 |
4,149,000 | $ | 0.54 | | $ | | ||||||||||
As
of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $1,662,000, $0 and $0 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 3.84 years for service-based options. Performance-based options are fully
vested. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 there were no changes to the contractual life of
any fully vested options.
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12. Asset Held for Sale
During the year ended December 31, 2010 the Company recorded an asset held for sale of
$10,016,000. The Company used the guidance under FASB ACS 360-10-45-9 to evaluate the
classification. The asset held for sale resulted from the Company taking possession of a solar
facility for which the customer was unable to complete payment. During 2010, the asset held for
sale was reduced by $3,347,000 to $6,669,000 by funds received from the United States Treasury
under Section 1603, Payment for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits. Although this
asset has been held for sale for the past twelve months, during the period the Company was going
through the acquisition by LDK it was not actively marketed to third parties at LDKs request.
The Company is once again actively marketing the asset to third parties and expects that this asset
will be sold within the next twelve months. Accordingly, the asset held for sale is recorded as a
current asset in the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $400,000 to reduce the carrying amount
to the estimate of fair value less cost to sell. The fair value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow analysis using
level 3 unobservable inputs.
13. Loan Payable
On June 1, 2010, the Company and Five Star Bank (Five Star) entered into a Loan Agreement
(the Original Loan Agreement). Under the Original 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 Original
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 June 15, 2020.
The secured asset is a power generating facility recorded as an asset held for sale which is
discussed in Note 12 above.
On
June 1, 2011, the Company refinanced the above Original Loan by entering into a Term Loan
Agreement (the Loan Agreement) with East West Bank (East West). Under the Loan Agreement, East
West agreed to advance a loan in an amount equal to $4,500,000 at a variable interest rate based on
the Prime Rate plus 1.25% as provided in the Loan Agreement, not to be less than 6.00% per annum.
The Loan Agreement is evidenced by a Promissory Note which is payable in 108 monthly payments, and
has a maturity date of May 1, 2020.
In connection with the refinance, the Company wrote off the remaining loan fees related to the Original Loan Agreement of $92,000.
The Loan Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and financial covenants. In
the event of default as described in the Loan Agreement, the accrued and unpaid interest and
principal immediately becomes due and payable and the interest rate increases to 11.00% per annum.
Borrowings under the Loan Agreement are secured by (i) a blanket security interest in all of the
assets of our wholly owned subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, and (ii) a first priority lien on
the easement interest, improvements, fixtures and other real and personal property related thereto
located on the property described in the Loan Agreement.
The loan payable of $4,500,000 has been recorded as a current liability in the June 30, 2011
condensed consolidated balance sheet since if the facility is sold the loan could contractually be
required to be paid, and the facility is expected to be sold within twelve months.
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Restricted Cash The Company has restricted cash of $705,000 consisting of $250,000 held in
an interest bearing account in our name with the lender financing our power generation facility,
$400,000 held by the lender of our customer as collateral for such loan, $35,000 held by our bank
as collateral for our merchant account transactions and $20,000 as collateral for a credit card
issued to the Company.
Operating leases The Company leases premises under various operating leases. Rental expense
under operating leases included in the consolidated statements of operations was $148,000 and
$168,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and
$272,000 and $365,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
In June, 2011, the Company entered
into an office lease agreement for approximately 11,275 rentable square feet of office space in Roseville, California. The
Company plans to use the office space for its corporate headquarters. The initial term of the lease will commence for a
term of six (6) years on August 1, 2011. No rent will be due during the first twelve (12) months of the lease.
Following the first twelve (12) months, the monthly rent shall be $19,731.25 or $1.75 per square foot with rent
increasing approximately $.05 per square foot each year thereafter for the duration of the lease. In addition,
the Company has the option to extend the Lease for an additional five-year term, with rent to be determined according
to the then-prevailing market rates.
Guaranty On December 22, 2009, in connection with an equity funding of our customer, Solar
Tax Partners 1, LLC (STP), of the Aerojet I project, the Company along with STPs 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:
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| Operating Deficit Loans The Company would be required to loan Master Tenant 2008-c, LLC (Master Tenant) or STP 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 nine months following a 63-month period 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 $952,000. The Company has recorded on its consolidated balance sheet, the fair value of the guarantees, at their estimated fair value of $142,000. This amount, less related amortization, is included in Accrued Liabilities. |
15. 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 typically are made on an open
account basis. Details of customers accounting for 10% or more of total net sales for the six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively are as follows (in thousands):
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
Customer | June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | ||||||
380
Middlesex Solar, LLC |
$ | 8,705 | $ | | ||||
North Palm Springs Investment, LLC* |
5,033 | | ||||||
Solarmarkt Sued GmbH |
| 2,053 | ||||||
Bayer & Raach GmbH |
| 2,899 |
Details of customers representing 10% or more of accounts receivable balances and costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at June 30, 2011 and December
31, 2010, respectively are (in thousands):
Customer | June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||||||
North Palm Springs Investment, LLC* |
$ | 5,033 | $ | | ||||
380
Middlesex Solar, LLC |
6,109 | | ||||||
Temescal Canyon RV Park |
2,512 | 1,897 |
* | North Palm Springs Investment, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of LDK Solar USA, Inc. |
Product Warranties The Company offers the industry standard of 25 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 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 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2010, the
Company installed 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. The Company now only installs panels manufactured by unrelated third parties
and its parent LDK Solar Co., Ltd. We provide their pass through
warranty and reserve for
unreimbursed costs to replace these panels. The Company has recorded a warranty expense of $103,000
and $100,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
respectively, and has
recorded a warranty expense of $109,000 and $177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, respectively.
The accrual for warranty claims consisted of the following at June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in
thousands):
2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Beginning balance, January 1, |
$ | 1,542 | $ | 1,246 | ||||
Provision charged to warranty expense |
109 | 177 | ||||||
Less: warranty claims |
(72 | ) | | |||||
Ending balance, June 30 |
$ | 1,579 | $ | 1,423 | ||||
Current portion of warranty liability |
$ | 200 | $ | | ||||
Non-current portion of warranty liability |
$ | 1,379 | $ | |
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16. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses,
loans payable, accounts payable, 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.
The Company used multiple techniques to measure the fair value of the guarantees using Level 3
inputs; the results of each technique have been reasonably weighted based upon managements
judgment to determine the fair value of the guarantees at the measurement date. As a result of
applying reasonable weights to each technique, the Company believes a reasonable estimate of fair
value for the guarantees was $142,000 at December 31, 2009. At June 30, 2011 the value of the
guarantee on our consolidated balance sheet, net of amortization, was $127,000.
17. Segment and Geographical Information
The Companys two primary business segments include: (1) photovoltaic installation,
integration, and sales and (2) cable, wire and mechanical assemblies.
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, 2011 and 2010 are as
follows:
For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) | Income (loss) | |||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | Net sales | before taxes | Net sales | before taxes | ||||||||||||
Photovoltaic
installation,
integration and
sales |
$ | 14,756 | $ | (2,297 | ) | $ | 10,086 | $ | (3,599 | ) | ||||||
Cable, wire and
mechanical
assemblies |
184 | (84 | ) | 864 | 314 | |||||||||||
Consolidated totals |
$ | 14,940 | $ | (2,381 | ) | $ | 10,950 | $ | (3,285 | ) | ||||||
For the Six Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss) | Income (loss) | |||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | Net sales | before taxes | Net sales | before taxes | ||||||||||||
Photovoltaic
installation,
integration and
sales |
$ | 19,624 | $ | (4,315 | ) | $ | 14,413 | $ | (7,321 | ) | ||||||
Cable, wire and
mechanical
assemblies |
806 | 196 | 2,369 | 823 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated totals |
$ | 20,430 | $ | (4,119 | ) | $ | 16,782 | $ | (6,498 | ) | ||||||
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For the Three Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June, 2010 | June 30, 2011 | June, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest | Interest | Interest | Interest | Interest | Interest | Interest | Interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | income | expense | income | expense | income | expense | income | expense | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic
installation,
integration and
sales |
$ | 21 | $ | 277 | $ | | $ | 38 | $ | 23 | $ | 408 | $ | | $ | 43 | ||||||||||||||||
Cable, wire and
mechanical
assemblies |
| | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated total |
$ | 21 | $ | 277 | $ | | $ | 38 | $ | 23 | $ | 408 | $ | | $ | 43 | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Identifiable | Capital | Depreciation and | Identifiable | Capital | Depreciation and | |||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | assets | expenditure | amortization | assets | expenditure | amortization | ||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic
installation,
integration and sales |
$ | 60,817 | $ | 41 | $ | 125 | $ | 34,343 | $ | 37 | $ | 280 | ||||||||||||
Cable, wire and
mechanical assemblies |
289 | | 2 | 1,269 | | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated total |
$ | 61,106 | $ | 41 | $ | 127 | $ | 35,612 | $ | 37 | $ | 314 | ||||||||||||
The locations of the Companys identifiable assets are as follows:
Location (in thousands) | June 30, 2011 | December 31, 2010 | ||||||
United States |
$ | 56,599 | $ | 21,256 | ||||
China (including Hong Kong) |
4,507 | 2,550 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 61,106 | $ | 23,806 | ||||
Sales by geographic location for the Companys reportable segments are as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2011 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic | Photovoltaic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
installation, | Cable, wire and | installation, | Cable, wire and | |||||||||||||||||||||
integration and | mechanical | integration and | mechanical | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | sales | assemblies | Total | sales | assemblies | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
United States |
$ | 14,702 | $ | | $ | 14,702 | $ | 3,123 | $ | 461 | $ | 3,584 | ||||||||||||
Asia |
54 | | 54 | 143 | | 143 | ||||||||||||||||||
Europe |
| 171 | 171 | 6,765 | | 6,765 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexico |
| 13 | 13 | | 403 | 403 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
| | | 55 | | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 14,756 | $ | 184 | $ | 14,940 | $ | 10,086 | $ | 864 | $ | 10,950 | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Photovoltaic | Photovoltaic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
installation, | Cable, wire and | installation, | Cable, wire and | |||||||||||||||||||||
integration and | mechanical | integration and | mechanical | |||||||||||||||||||||
Segment (in thousands) | sales | assemblies | Total | sales | assemblies | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
United States |
$ | 18,757 | $ | | $ | 18,757 | $ | 5,878 | $ | 1,421 | $ | 7,299 | ||||||||||||
Asia |
867 | | 867 | 316 | | 316 | ||||||||||||||||||
Europe |
| 793 | 793 | 8,142 | | 8,142 | ||||||||||||||||||
Mexico |
| 13 | 13 | | 948 | 948 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other |
| | | 77 | | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 19,624 | $ | 806 | $ | 20,430 | $ | 14,413 | $ | 2,369 | $ | 16,782 | ||||||||||||
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18. Related Parties
In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company completed a system installation under an EPC
Contract entered into with STP. Subsequent to the end of 2009, Stephen C. Kircher, our Chief
Executive Officer, 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 HEK, LLC (HEK), a member of
STP. The Trust made a capital contribution of $20,000 and received a 35% membership interest in
HEK. Stephen C. Kircher, as trustee of the Trust was appointed a co-manager of HEK. Neither Stephen
C. Kircher nor Lari K. Kircher is a beneficiary under the Trust.
In June 2011, the Company
transferred to LDK Solar USA, Inc. its interest in North Palm Springs Investments, LLC
(NPSLLC) and entered into two Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreements
with NPSLLC for the construction of two utility scale solar projects with anticipated revenues
to the Company of $29.2 million.
At June 30, 2011, the Company had accounts receivable of $2,034,000 from its seventy percent
shareholder, LDK Solar Co., Ltd., consisting of $1,096,000 for raw material for the
manufacture of solar products valued at its carrying value, and $938,000 expenses incurred on
their behalf related to operations in our China and Hong Kong subsidiaries.
At
June 30, 2011, the Company had accounts payable of $9,380,000 to LDK Solar Co., Ltd. for
purchase of solar panels for its projects currently under
development.
During
the three months ended June 30, 2011 the Company recorded net sales to LDK Solar Co., Ltd. of $5,369,000, consisting of $336,000 in raw material
sales and $5,033,000 of net sales related to solar development projects. Related cost of goods
sold was $4,653,000. Solar development costs were $4,317,000 and the raw material was sold at
carrying value of $336,000.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2011 the Company recorded net sales to LDK Solar Co., Ltd. of $6,129,000, consisting of $1,096,000 in raw material
sales and $5,033,000 of net sales related to solar development projects. Related cost of goods
sold was $5,413,000. Solar development costs were $4,317,000 and the raw material was sold at
carrying value of $1,096,000.
Related party transactions with LDK Solar Co., Ltd or is subsidiaries
are summarized in the following table:
Three Months | Six Months Ended | |||||||
Ended June 30, 2011 | June 30, 2011 | |||||||
Costs and estimated
earnings in excess of billing to
North Palm Springs Investment, LLC**
|
5,033 | 5,033 | ||||||
Raw material sales at carrying value |
336 | 1,096 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold related to North
Palm Springs Investment, LLC* |
4,317 | 4,317 | ||||||
Accounts
receivable for expenses incurred on their behalf
related to operations in our China
and Hong Kong subsidiaries |
355 | 938 | ||||||
Solar panel purchases |
12,425 | 12,425 |
* North Palm Springs Investments, LLC is a
wholly owned subsidiary of LDK Solar USA, Inc.
**
EPC Contract revenue from North Palm Springs Investments, LLC
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19. Litigation
On January 25, 2011, a putative class action was brought against the Company, the Companys
directors and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (LDK), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer.
The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning
the Stock Purchase Agreement the Company and LDK entered into on January 5, 2011 (as described in
note 9), pursuant to which defendant LDK agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff
contends that the independence of the individual director defendants was compromised because they
are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK for continuation of their positions as directors and
possible further employment. Plaintiff further contends that the proposed transaction is unfair
because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal protection devices, such as no shop,
standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination fee that operates to effectively
prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the Company aided and abetted the breaches
of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff
asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or if the sale is completed prior to
judgment, rescission of the sale and damages.
The case is in its early stages and the Company intends to vigorously defend this action.
Because the complaint was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims
and determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any
potential loss. The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.
20. Subsequent Event
On July 26, 2011, the Company entered into a Limited Partnership Purchase Agreement (LPPA)
to purchase the limited partnership interest of EDF EN GREECE ANONIMI ETERIA PARAGOGIS KE
EKMETALEFSIS ILEKTRIKIS ENERGIAS ME CHRISI ANANEOSIMON PIGON ENERGIAS KE SIA EVROS 3 E.E. (EDF
EN GREECE ANONIMI) for 1.953 million Euros (the equivalent of $2.8 million at current
exchange rates). The LPPA transferred to the Company the necessary approvals and documents, such
as purchase power agreements, permits and approvals necessary to develop a solar power generating
facility of approximately 4.4 megawatts. Construction of the project is expected to begin in the
fourth quarter of 2011. The Company plans to sell the project and become the Engineering
Procurement and Construction contractor for the project prior to the commencement of construction.
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Factors That May Affect Future Results
This Quarterly 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 the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Companys Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q. 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, 2011 and 2010.
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 previously manufactured photovoltaic panels or modules and balance of system components in
our Shenzhen, China manufacturing facility, which operations were effectively closed in December
2010. We continue to manufacture balance of system components, including our proprietary racking
systems such as SkyMount and Peaq on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis. We sold these
products through three distinct sales channels: 1) direct product sales to international and
domestic markets, 2) our own use in building commercial and residential solar projects in the U.S.,
and 3) our authorized dealer network who sell our Yes! branded products in the U.S. and European
residential markets. In 2010 we discontinued our Yes! Authorized dealer network and Yes! branded
products and our residential installation business, as our strategy and focus shifted solely to
commercial solar and utility projects. In addition to our solar revenue, we generate revenue from
our cable, wire and mechanical assembly business. Our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies
products were also manufactured in our China facility and sold in the transportation and
telecommunications markets and we will continue this business in China. We shut down our
manufacturing operations because we could not achieve scale with other solar manufacturing
operations in China and we were able to source modules at a price lower than our manufacturing
costs from Chinese manufacturers with larger scale operations. As part of this change in our
strategy we sought and obtained a strategic partner in China with large scale manufacturing
operations. In the first quarter of 2011, our strategic partner, LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (LDK), made
a significant investment in our business that provided significant working capital and broader
relationships that will allow us to more aggressively pursue commercial and utility projects in our
pipeline. This strategic partner strengthens our position in the solar industry. We maintain a
strategic office in Shenzhen, China that is principally responsible for our ongoing procurement,
logistics and design support for our products, and data systems for monitoring and managing solar
energy facilities which we either own or maintain under operations and maintenance agreements.
The investment by LDK strengthened our balance sheet, which will enable the acceleration of the
development of our project pipeline, which primarily consists of utility and commercial distributed
generation systems. We now intend to aggressively grow our pipeline in both the U.S. and European
markets and accelerate our construction of multiple projects simultaneously.
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Business Development
Our Subsidiaries
Our business was previously conducted through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, SPIC, Inc. (SPIC), Yes! Solar,
Inc. (YES), Yes! Construction Services, Inc. (YCS), International Assembly Solutions, Limited
(IAS HK) and IAS Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (IAS Shenzhen). In 2010 we began to eliminate
subsidiaries as we consolidated our business operations in the Company as we focus more
strategically on commercial and utility construction projects.
Previously, SPIC and YCS were engaged in the business of design, sales and installation of
photovoltaic (PV) solar systems for commercial, industrial and residential markets. SPICs
commercial construction operations were combined with ours on January 1, 2010. We discontinued the
residential installation of YCS in October, 2010.
Previously, YES was engaged in the administration of our domestic dealer network and was
engaged in the sales and administration of franchise operations. In August 2009, due to general
economic conditions, YES discontinued the sale of franchises and converted its franchisees to
authorized Yes! branded product dealers. In August 2010, due to general economic conditions, YES
stopped its solicitation of new authorized dealers, and subsequently terminated all existing dealer
agreements. The Company determined that discontinued operations treatment was not required because revenue generated from residential installations was included in its photovoltaic
installation, integration and sales segment and was not material to that segment or total revenue.
IAS HK was engaged in sales of our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business and the
holding company of IAS Shenzhen. During 2010, the cable, wire and mechanical assemblies customers
were transitioned to Solar Power, Inc.
IAS Shenzhen was engaged in manufacturing our solar modules, our balance of solar system
products and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies through fiscal 2010 and currently facilitates
the manufacture of balance of systems products and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies products.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Revenue recognition The Companys two primary business segments include photovoltaic
installation, integration and sales, and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies.
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales In our photovoltaic systems installation,
integration and sales segment, there are two revenue streams.
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 a customers credit
worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in a customers
financial condition could put recoverability at risk.
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.
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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 the Companys 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 a determination of a customers credit worthiness at the
time we accept their order.
Product warranties The Company offers the industry standard of 25 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 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 and continuing through the fourth quarter of 2010, the
Company installed 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. The Company now only installs panels manufactured by unrelated third parties
and its parent LDK Solar Co., Ltd. We provide their pass through warranty, and reserve for
unreimbursed costs to replace these panels. The Company has recorded a warranty expense of $103,000
and $100,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, has
recorded a warranty expense of $109,000 and $177,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, respectively.
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 provides 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 are covered under the provisions of its current
panel and equipment warranty provisions.
Inventories Certain factors could impact the realizable value of our inventory, so we
continually evaluate the recoverability based on assumptions about customer demand and market
conditions. The evaluation may take into consideration historic usage, expected demand, anticipated
sales price, product obsolescence, customer concentrations, product merchantability and other
factors. The reserve or write-down is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the
estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual
market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, inventory reserves or
write-downs may be required that could negatively impact our gross margin and operating results.
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.
Stock based compensation The Company measures the stock-based compensation costs of
share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value of awards and generally
recognizes the costs in the financial statements over the employee requisite service period.
Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of share-based payment
awards require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the
share-based payment awards and stock price volatility. The assumptions used in calculating the fair
value of share-based payment awards represent managements best estimates, but these estimates
involve
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inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change
and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially
different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and
only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is
materially different from our estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly
different from what we have recorded in the current period.
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 and 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, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company recorded an allowance of $56,000 and $28,000,
respectively.
Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and 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 future taxable income. 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. Additionally, the Company has completed a Section 382 analysis of its ability to utilize its deferred tax assets as a result of change in control and has concluded that subject to annual limitations
it will be able to use the previous net operating losses.
The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions in its financial statements when it concludes that a
tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based solely on its technical
merits. Only after a tax position passes the first step of recognition will measurement be
required. Under the measurement step, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit
that is more likely than not to be realized upon effective settlement. This is determined on a
cumulative probability basis.
Foreign currency translation The consolidated financial statements of the Company are
presented in U.S. dollars and the Companys 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 the U.S. dollar 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 the U.S. dollar 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 transactions denominated in foreign currencies are
included in other expense, net.
Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011, as compared to Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
Net Sales
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 increased 36.2% to $14,940,000 from
$10,950,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011, in the photovoltaic installation,
integration and product sales segment, increased 46.3% to $14,756,000 from $10,086,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 2010.
Included in photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were related party sales to LDK Solar of $5,033,000.
The increase in sales in the photovoltaic installation,
integration and product sales segment was primarily due to larger system development projects in
construction as the Company concentrates on development of utility scale and larger distributive
generation projects. The Company expects installation and integration revenues will increase during
subsequent quarters as new projects under development begin the installation phase.
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Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011, in the cable, wire and mechanical
assemblies segment, decreased 78.7% to $184,000 from $864,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2010. The decrease is attributable to a decrease in sales to customers in general in this segment.
This is the legacy segment of the Companys business. The Company expects to continue to service
the customers it has in this segment, but is not actively seeking new customers in the segment.
Sales in this segment are expected to fluctuate from quarter to quarter during fiscal year 2011.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased 21.7% to $20,430,000 from
$16,782,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011, in the photovoltaic installation,
integration and product sales segment, increased 36.1% to $19,624,000 from $14,413,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2010.
Included in photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were related party sales to LDK Solar of $5,033,000.
The increase in sales in the photovoltaic installation, integration and
product sales segment was primarily due to larger system development projects in construction as
the Company concentrates on development of utility scale and larger distributive generation
projects. The Company expects installation and integration revenues will increase during subsequent
quarters as new projects under development begin the installation phase.
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011, in the cable, wire and mechanical assemblies
segment, decreased 65.9% to $806,000 from $2,369,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The
decrease is attributable to a decrease in sales to customers in general in this segment. This is
the legacy segment of the Companys business. The Company expects to continue to service the
customers it has in this segment, but is not actively seeking new customers in the segment. Sales
in this segment are expected to fluctuate from quarter to quarter during fiscal year 2011.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold was $13,662,000 (91.4% of net sales) and $9,838,000 (89.8% of net sales)
for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Cost of goods sold in the photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales segment was
$13,394,000 (90.8% of sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $9,305,000 (92.3%
of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
Included in photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were costs
related to sales to related party LDK Solar of $4,317,000.
The decrease in costs of goods sold as a
percentage of sales over the comparative period is attributable to the
higher margin projects in
construction as the Company transitions to utility scale and larger distributive generation
projects. It is expected that cost of goods sold will decrease as a percentage of sales in future
quarters during fiscal 2011.
Cost of goods sold in the cable, wire and mechanical assembly segment were $268,000 (145.6% of
net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $533,000 (61.7% of net sales) for
the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase is attributable to product mix during the
quarter. The Company expects that costs will continue to vary with product mix in this segment.
Cost of goods sold was $18,600,000 (91.0% of net sales) and $15,048,000 (89.7% of net sales)
for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Cost of goods sold in the photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales segment was
$17,990,000 (91.7% of sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011
compared to $13,555,000 (94.0% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Included in photovoltaic installation, integration and product sales costs of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were costs related to related party sales to LDK Solar of $4,317,000.
The decrease in costs of goods sold as a
percentage of sales over the comparative period is attributable to the increase in construction on
larger photovoltaic installations as the Company concentrates on utility scale and distributive
generation projects and moves away from product sales. It is expected that cost of goods sold will
decrease as a percentage of sales in future quarters during fiscal 2011.
Cost of goods sold in the cable, wire and mechanical assembly segment were $610,000 (75.7% of
net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to $1,493,000 (63.0% of net sales) for
the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase is attributable to product mix during the quarter.
The Company expects that costs will continue to vary with product mix in this segment.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense was $1,915,000 (12.8% of net sales) and $2,365,000 (21.6%
of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
respectively, a decrease of 19.0%.
The decrease in costs for the three months ended June 30, 2011 over the comparative period is
primarily due to decreases in employee-related costs and operating expenses primarily due to the
change in our manufacturing operations to outsourcing from external sources and the discontinuance
of our residential photovoltaic installation operations. Significant elements of general and
administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were employee related expenses of
$763,000, professional and consulting fees of $495,000, rent, telephone and utilities of $94,000,
travel and lodging
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of $53,000, depreciation expense of $66,000 and stock-based compensation expense of $82,000.
Significant elements of general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010
were employee related expenses of $902,000, professional and consulting fees of $409,000, rent,
telephone and utilities of $99,000, travel and lodging of $39,000, depreciation expense of $93,000
and stock-based compensation expense of $50,000.The Company expects that due to its cost reduction
efforts, general and administrative expense will remain at current levels in the future as a
percentage of sales.
General and administrative expense was $3,468,000 (16.8% of net sales) and $4,363,000 (26.0%
of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010,
respectively, a decrease of 20.5%.
The decrease in costs for the six months ended June 30, 2011 over the comparative period is
primarily due to decreases in employee-related costs and operating expenses primarily due to the
change in our manufacturing operations to outsourcing from external sources and the discontinuance
of our residential photovoltaic installation operations. Significant elements of general and
administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were employee related expenses of
$1,422,000, professional and consulting fees of $948,000, rent, telephone and utilities of
$187,000, travel and lodging of $84,000, depreciation expense of $127,000 and stock-based
compensation expense of $118,000. Significant elements of general and administrative expense for
the six months ended June 30, 2010 were employee related expenses of $1,782,000, professional and
consulting fees of $930,000, rent, telephone and utilities of $229,000, travel and lodging of
$86,000, depreciation expense of $198,000 and stock-based compensation expense of $100,000.The
Company expects that due to its cost reduction efforts, general and administrative expense will
remain at current quarter levels in the future as a percentage of sales.
Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Expense
Sales, marketing and customer service expense was $916,000 (6.1% of net sales) and $965,000
(8.8% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, a decrease of
5.1%. The decrease in sales, marketing and customer service expense over the comparative period was
primarily due to decreases in employee-related expenses, commission expense and consulting fees as
a result of overall corporate reorganization and discontinuance of residential photovoltaic
installations. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the three
months ended June 30, 2011 were employee-related expense of $515,000, advertising expense of
$28,000, stock-based compensation expense of $10,000, commission expense of $35,000, rent,
telephone and utilities of $61,000, customer care costs of $26,000 and travel expenses of $70,000.
Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the three months ended
June 30, 2010 were employee related expense of $457,000, advertising expense of $31,000,
stock-based compensation expense of $25,000, commission expense of $182,000, rent, telephone and
utilities of $64,000, consulting fees $40,000, customer care costs of $20,000 and travel expenses
of $38,000. The Company expects that sales, marketing and customer
service expense will remain at
current quarter levels in future periods as a percentage of sales.
Sales, marketing and customer service expense was $1,387,000 (6.8% of net sales) and
$2,058,000 (12.3% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, a
decrease of 32.6%. The decrease in sales, marketing and customer service expense over the
comparative period was primarily due to decreases in employee-related expenses, commission expense
and consulting fees as a result of overall corporate reorganization and discontinuance of
residential photovoltaic installations. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer
service expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were employee-related expense of $731,000,
advertising expense of $43,000, stock-based compensation expense of $25,000, commission expense of
$100,000, rent, telephone and utilities of $100,000, customer care costs of $31,000 and travel
expenses of $90,000. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the
six months ended June 30, 2010 were employee related expense of $877,000, advertising expense of
$92,000, stock-based compensation expense of $49,000, commission expense of $378,000, rent,
telephone and utilities of $146,000, consulting fees $198,000, customer care costs of $51,000 and
travel expenses of $73,000. The Company expects that sales, marketing and customer service expense
will remain at current quarter levels in future periods as a percentage of sales.
Engineering, design and product management
Engineering, design and product management expense was $209,000 (1.4% of net sales) and
$379,000 (3.5% of net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The
decrease in engineering, design and product management costs primarily related to decreases in
employee-related, product certification and professional fee costs. Significant elements of product
development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were employee-related expense of
$133,000, product certification costs of $44,000 and professional fees of $30,000. Significant
elements of product development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were employee
related expense of $182,000, product certification costs of $156,000 and stock-based compensation
costs of $25,000. The Company expects that product development costs will continue at their
current dollar value run rate in fiscal 2011.
Engineering, design and product management expense was $341,000 (1.7% of net sales) and
$583,000 (3.5% of net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The
decrease in engineering, design and product management costs primarily
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related to decreases in employee and professional fee costs. Significant elements of product
development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were employee-related expense of
$271,000, product certification costs of $30,000 and professional fees of $30,000. Significant
elements of product development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were employee
related expense of $362,000, product certification costs of $132,000 and stock-based compensation
costs of $48,000. The Company expects that product development costs will continue at their
current dollar value run rate in fiscal 2011.
Impairment charge
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the
Company recorded an impairment charge of $400,000 to reduce the carrying amount of its asset held for sale to the estimate of fair value less cost to sell. The fair
value was estimated based on a discounted cash flow analysis using level 3 unobservable inputs. There was no impairment charges in
the comparable period ended June 30, 2010.
Interest income / expense
Interest expense, net, was $256,000 and $38,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, respectively. Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011, consisted of
interest expense of $6,000 on the Companys capital leases and loans payable, $101,000 to suppliers
on accounts payable financing and $170,000 on the loan financing for the Companys power generation
facility recorded as an asset held for sale, offset by earnings on the Companys bank deposits of
$21,000. Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, consisted of interest expense of
$11,000 on the Companys capital leases and loans payable and $27,000 on the loan financing for the
Companys power generation facility recorded as an asset held for sale. The Company expects that
this expense will vary during 2011 depending on the utilization of debt financing in its
operations.
Interest expense, net, was $385,000 and $43,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and
2010, respectively. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2011, consisted of interest
expense of $7,000 on the Companys capital leases and loans payable, $154,000 to suppliers on
accounts payable financing and $247,000 on the loan financing for the Companys power generation
facility recorded as an asset held for sale, offset by earnings on the Companys bank deposits of
$23,000. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, consisted of interest expense of
$17,000 on the Companys capital leases and loans payable and $26,000 on the loan financing for the
Companys power generation facility recorded as an asset held for sale. The Company expects that
this expense will vary during 2011 depending on the utilization of debt financing in its
operations.
Other income / expense, net
Other expense (income), net was $(37,000) and $650,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2011 and 2010, respectively. Other income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2011 consisted
of $60,000 of currency exchange gain, and $23,000 of other expense. Other expense, net of $650,000
for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was attributable to currency losses due to the decline in
the value of the Euro. In 2009, the Company entered into fixed price sales agreements in the Euro
currency which were delivered and collected during 2010 during which time the Euro declined in
value resulting in the large currency loss in 2010. The Company expects that it will continue to be
exposed to currency gains and losses in the future.
Other expense (income), net was $(32,000) and $1,185,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2011 and 2010, respectively. Other income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2011 consisted of
$62,000 of currency exchange gain, and $32,000 of other expense. Other expense, net of $1,185,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was attributable to currency losses due to the decline in
the value of the Euro. In 2009, the Company entered into fixed price sales agreements in the Euro
currency which were delivered and collected during 2010 during which time the Euro declined in
value resulting in the large currency loss in 2010. The Company expects that it will continue to be
exposed to currency gains and losses in the future.
Income Tax Expense
The Company provided income tax expense of $10,000 and $3,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company is currently in a net cumulative loss position
and has significant new operating loss carry forwards, and has only provided for statutory minimum
taxes.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
A summary of the sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:
Six Months | Six Months | |||||||
Ended June | Ended June | |||||||
(in thousands) | 30, 2011 | 30, 2010 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
$ | (16,900 | ) | $ | (4,386 | ) | ||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(41 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
33,954 | 3,345 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
25 | 6 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 17,038 | $ | (1,060 | ) | |||
As
of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had $18,479,000 and $2,076,000 in cash and cash
equivalents, respectively.
Net cash used in operating activities of $16,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2011
included a net loss of $4,129,000, offset in part by non-cash items included in net loss,
consisting of depreciation and amortization of $134,000, an
impairment change of $400,000 to reduce the carrying value of our
asset held for sale to its estimated fair value,
stock-based compensation expense of $150,000 and bad debt expense of $168,000 primarily due to the
uncertain collectability of a receivable from one customer. Also contributing to cash used in
operating activities were an increase in our accounts receivable of $3,850,000 as a result of
increased sales and extended terms given to one solar photovoltaic business customer, an increase
in related party accounts receivable of $2,034,000 related to sales
to our parent, LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (LDK), an
increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts of
$5,464,000 on large construction projects of which $5,033,000 is
related to a project owned by LDK, an increase in inventories of $10,167,000 due to procurement of material not yet
installed on construction projects, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of
$3,000, a decrease in accounts payable of $2,130,000, an increase in related party accounts
payable of $9,380,000 related to purchase of solar panels from LDK, an increase
in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of $1,474,000 and a
decrease in accrued and other liabilities of $835,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $41,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011
relates to acquisition of property, plant and equipment.
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $33,954,000 for the six months ended June 30,
2011 and resulted from net proceeds received from the issuance of common and preferred stock under
a Stock Purchase Agreement dated January 5, 2011 to LDK of $32,719,000, and
$639,000 reduction of restricted cash relating to the reserve account for the guaranty of financing
for our customer Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC and the reduction of the reserve account for our
subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC as a result of refinancing its note payable, net proceeds of
$723,000 from refinancing the note payable of our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC,
offset by $127,000 of payments on loans payable and capital lease obligations.
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, 2011, we had $18,479,000 in cash and cash equivalents, $705,000
of restricted cash held in our name in interest bearing accounts, accounts receivable of
$11,704,000 and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts of
$7,689,000. Our focus will be to continue development and manufacturing of our
balance of system products
and
racking systems through contract manufacturing sources.
On January 5, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) with LDK in connection with the sale and issuance by the Company of convertible Series A
Preferred Stock and Common Stock. At the first closing on January 10, 2011, we issued 42,835,947
shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share and received proceeds net of expenses of $10,493,000.
At the second closing, on March 30, 2011, we issued 20,000,000 shares of our Series A Preferred
Stock receiving proceeds of $22,228,000. On June 22, 2011, following approval of our shareholders,
the Company increased its authorized shares to 250,000,000 and converted the 20,000,000 shares of
Series A Preferred Stock to 88,910,400 shares of our Common Stock pursuant to the SPA.
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 create positive
working capital. While our sales pipeline of solar system construction projects continues to
grow, such projects encumber associated working capital until project completion or
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earlier customer payment, and our revenues are highly dependent on third party financing for
these projects. As a result, revenues remain difficult to predict and we cannot assure 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 spending tightly by
reducing to a core group of employees in our China and U.S. offices, and to outsource the majority
of our construction workforce.
Over the past three years we have sustained losses from operations and have relied on equity
financing to provide working capital. We are working on sources of project financing as well as
asset backed credit facilities.
We believe the funds generated by the investment by LDK, the collection of our accounts
receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, the
anticipated revenues of our operations, the sale of our asset held for sale and reductions in
operating expenses, 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 future growth in the
business. Although we believe we have effectively implemented cash management controls to meet
ongoing obligations, there are no assurances that we will not be required to seek additional
working capital through debt or equity offerings. If such additional working capital is required,
there are no assurances that such financing will be available on favorable terms to the Company, if
at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None
Item 4.
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, for the interim three and six month
periods ended June 30, 2011 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.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During
the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, there have been no changes in our internal controls
over financial reporting, or to our knowledge, in other factors, that have materially affected, or
are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting. We
continue to enhance our internal controls over financial reporting, primarily by evaluating and
enhancing our process and control documentation and increasing our systems security, in connection
with our ongoing efforts to meet 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 and our
Board of Directors.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Rogers v. Kircher, et al.
On January 25, 2011, a putative class action was filed by William Rogers against the Company,
the Companys directors Stephen C. Kircher, Francis Chen, Timothy B. Nyman, Ronald A. Cohan, D.
Paul Regan, and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (LDK), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer.
The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning
the Stock Purchase Agreement entered into on January 5, 2011, pursuant to which defendant LDK
agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff contends that the independence of the
individual director defendants was compromised because they are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK
for continuation of their positions as directors and possible future employment. Plaintiff further
contends that the transaction is unfair because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal
protection devices, such as no shop, standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination
fee that operates to effectively prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the
Company aided and abetted the breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by
providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or
if the sale is completed prior to judgment, rescission of the sale and damages.
The case is in its early stages and the Company is gathering facts and information to refute
the applicants claims. The Company intends to vigorously defend this action. Because the complaint
was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims and determine the
likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any potential loss.
The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
-None-
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
-None-
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
Item 5. Other Information
-None-
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Item 6. Exhibits
3.1
|
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation(1) | |
3.2
|
Amendment of Amended and Restated Articles of Solar Power, Inc. (2) | |
3.3
|
Bylaws(3) | |
10.1
|
Term Loan Agreement with East West Bank, dated June 1, 2011 (4) | |
10.2
|
Standard Form Office Lease with Lum Yip Kee, Limited, doing business as Twin Trees Land Company (5) | |
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 | |
101.INS*
|
XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH*
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL*
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB*
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE*
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Presentation Document |
(1) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2007. | |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 23, 2011. | |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2007. | |
(4) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 6, 2011. | |
(5) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 7, 2011. | |
* | XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections. |
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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 15, 2011 | /s/ Jeffrey G. Winzeler | |||
Jeffrey G. Winzeler, | ||||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
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