UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission file number: 333-47986
TELKONET, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Utah 87-0627421
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employee Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
902 A Commerce Road Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(Address of principal executive offices)
(410) 897-5900
(Issuer's telephone number)
Securities Registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and 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 X No
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Check if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-B
is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best
of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to
this Form 10-KSB.
X
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State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: none
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant as of March 5, 2002: $4,939,275
Number of outstanding shares of the registrant's par value $0.001 common stock
as of March 5, 2002: 13,179,127
TELKONET, INC.
FORM 10-KSB
INDEX
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Part I
Item 1. Business.............................................................................3
Item 2. Properties...........................................................................8
Item 3. Legal Proceedings....................................................................8
Item 4. Submission of Matters of a Vote of Security Holders..................................9
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters................9
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operation...................................................9
Item 7. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.........................................18
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure.................................................18
Part III
Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant..................................18
Item 10. Executive Compensation..............................................................20
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management......................22
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions......................................23
Part IV
Item 13. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule and Reports on Form 8-K......................24
Signatures ....................................................................................25
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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When used in this Form 10-KSB, the words "expects," "anticipates," "estimates"
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those set
forth below under "Risks and Uncertainties," that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date hereof. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or
undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking
statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations
with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on
which any statement is based. This discussion should be read together with the
financial statements and other financial information included in this Form
10-KSB.
General
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Telkonet is a high technology systems application developer with a primary focus
on high speed Internet distribution over the electrical power lines for the
commercial and the multi-dwelling residential markets. Telkonet, Inc.
(hereinafter "The Company", "Telkonet" and "TCI"), a development stage company,
was incorporated on November 1999 under the laws of the State of Utah. Its
Articles of Incorporation provided for authorized capital of One hundred million
(100,000,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001.
In 1999, Telkonet Communications, Inc. was formed to develop applications for
the emerging power line carrier technologies. On August 30th, 2000, a Utah
Corporation formerly known as Comstock Coal Company, Inc. was merged into
Telkonet, Inc., NASDAQ - (OTCBB:"TLKO"), which as of December 31, 2001 has 22
million shares of common stock outstanding. Telkonet Communications, Inc. is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Telkonet, Inc. As of March 5, 2002 there were
13,179,127 outstanding shares as referenced in Item# 12.
There have been no bankruptcy, receiverships, or similar proceedings by or
against the Company. There has been no material reclassification, merger,
consolidation, or purchase or sale of any significant asset(s).
The Company's principal executive offices are located at: 902 A Commerce Road
Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Business History
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The Company was formed to design and develop high technology applications with a
primary focus on high speed Internet distribution over the electrical power
lines. Telkonet believes that utilizing the power line to deliver Internet and
telephony connectivity for the commercial and the multi-dwelling residential
markets creates a significant and definitive niche market opportunity for the
Company.
Telkonet's solutions overcome many of the difficulties associated with
power-line communications that historically have prevented the achievement of
high data transmission rates.
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Because the existing power line is the most ubiquitous wired network in the
home, or business, service providers and consumers can now avoid the expense,
time and inconvenience of installing new wiring. Consumers can achieve reliable,
secure communications simply by plugging our devices into their existing
standard electrical outlets.
In July 2001, the Company announced that it has completed the initial product
development phase of their proprietary communications system, which utilizes the
existing electrical wiring infrastructure in residential and commercial
buildings for Internet connectivity. The Telkonet System receives the Internet
signal in the traditional manner from either a standard telephone line, DSL line
or from a satellite connection at your home or office. The telephone line or
satellite cable connection is then plugged into the Telkonet Gateway, a small
appliance not much larger than a box of cereal that is attached to the
electrical system. Once the installation of the Gateway is complete the Internet
signal is transmitted over the existing electrical wiring to every standard
electrical outlet in the building. To access the Internet the user simply plugs
the Telkonet PlugFast Terminal (the size of a standard modem) into any
electrical outlet and then plugs the computer into the Terminal for clear
connectivity at whatever speeds are offered by the users Internet Service
Provider.
In August 2001, the Company announced that successful system tests were recently
performed in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, where Telkonet's PlugFast
connectivity solution was demonstrated in a 28-unit residential apartment
building and a 5-story commercial office building. Clear and unrestricted
high-speed data connectivity was successfully achieved from the basements to the
farthest receptacles on the top floors.
In concert with previous testing, early in the second quarter of 2002, Telkonet
is readying for the deployment and field testing of the initial final components
of the entire systems architecture with early adopters and potential customers
who have indicated interest in utilizing the Telkonet PlugFast solution for a
variety of installations, both commercial and multi-dwelling residential. The
company sees this interest as validation of its offerings, and looks forward to
the potential of acquiring these candidates as customers.
Telkonet Communications, Inc. is now at a point in the Company's business
development cycle where the system requirements and hardware have been
developed, and the Company is ready to bring to market their suite of PlugFast
products for high-speed Internet access. Telkonet has successfully demonstrated
the viability of the PlugFast solution, and the Company is now aggressively
moving toward finalizing testing, manufacturing arrangements, and executing a
marketing and sales initiative.
The Company has applied for patents that cover its unique technology, and
intends to utilize recently announced advancements in transmission speeds to
build next generation devices for field tests and marketing demonstrations.
The Company continues to identify, design and develop enhancements to its core
technologies that will provide additional functionality, diversification of
application and desirability for current and future users. It is the intent of
the Company to protect this Intellectual Property by filing additional Patent
applications.
TCI's technology will be licensed or sold to strategic customers and partners
with vertical markets where TCI's products and services satisfy the demand for
communication services.
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TCI has developed working prototypes for products designed to provide telephony
services and Internet connectivity through transmission over existing electrical
power line networks.
As Internet access becomes a more critical tool, the demand for higher access
speeds has triggered the growth of broadband solutions, and as these roll out,
the desire for access to these emerging broadband networks provides
opportunities for Telkonet. The built-in dial-up modems that have become a part
of most new PCs are not suitable for higher speed connections. Hardwired network
connections with high construction costs and disruption of the workplace, or
complex wireless networks which have coverage and security issues are the only
solutions available today.
The Telkonet PlugFast family of Internet access products provides a viable and
cost effective alternative to the challenges of hardwired and wireless LANs.
This solution set is comprised of two products, the PlugFast Gateway and the
PlugFast Terminal. The Telkonet PlugFast Gateway and Terminal are aimed at
multi-user applications such as residential apartment complexes, hotels and
motels, and a variety of small and medium businesses types. High-speed Internet
connections are becoming widely available and providers of these pipelines are
anxious to fill them up with customers. Several companies now specialize in
providing T1 access in addition to the offerings from most telephone companies
in the form of DSL products. Microwave networks, 2-way Satellite, Fiber and
Cable connections are also being offered but share in the same problem: getting
the access to where the customers want it.
The Telkonet solution interfaces to the backbone of the Internet by taking the
signal from any of these broadband sources and, through the Telkonet PlugFast
Gateway, distributes access to the Internet to the ultimate user over the
existing electrical wiring in the building. With the Gateway in place, access is
provided by simply plugging the user's Telkonet PlugFast Terminal into the
nearest standard electrical outlet. Any existing electrical outlet in the
structure can provide immediate access to the Internet via a Telkonet PlugFast
Terminal. Moving the location of a PC, server, or printer is accomplished by
simply moving the PlugFast Terminal to another electrical outlet. No additional
wiring is required and changes can be made quickly and easily.
The current generation of the Telkonet PlugFast system delivers data at speeds
in excess of 7 Mega bits per second (Mbps), with burst speeds of 12.6 Mbps. The
Telkonet PlugFast Gateway provides the connection to the incoming broadband
signal (DSL, TL, Satellite, Cable Modem) and the Telkonet PlugFast Terminal
connects to a user device. Many PCs, each equipped with one Telkonet PlugFast
Terminal, can communicate amongst themselves and can share a single broadband
resource via the Telkonet PlugFast Gateway.
Business Development
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Telkonet is a high technology systems application developer with a primary focus
on high speed Internet distribution over the electrical power lines for the
commercial and the multi-dwelling residential markets. We have designed and
constructed our third generation of powerline communication products to provide
high speed Internet access to office buildings, hotels, schools, shopping malls,
commercial buildings, and multi-dwelling units. These products provide
connectivity over the existing electrical wiring and do not require the addition
of costly wiring, or major disruption to business activity. In many situations
the Telkonet system can be implemented more quickly and less expensively than
adding dedicated wiring or installing wireless systems.
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The Company believes that through extensive research and development, it has
refined a business model that will provide marketable Internet services across a
wide spectrum of commercial and business end users. Initial prototype versions
of the Telkonet product have undergone successful field-testing in both
commercial and multi-dwelling residential markets. Beta units are currently in
production and select commercial and multi-dwelling residential locations will
receive operational products for beta testing early in the second quarter of
2002.
Marketing Strategy
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Telkonet intends to become a key global supplier of power line communications
products into the commercial marketplace. Target markets for Telkonet include
malls, shopping centers, office buildings and parks, high-rise offices,
light-industrial multi-use commercial space, hotels and motels, schools,
government facilities, and any other commercial facilities that have a need for
Internet access and network connectivity.
Key Telkonet Communications Advantages:
o Convenience of using every ordinary electrical outlet in the
building or dwelling to provide Internet access.
o No special cabling or expensive wiring required for hotels,
office buildings or multi-dwelling residential complexes to
provide Internet connection.
o Avoids interruption of business, tenant, or guest activities
due to new wiring installation activities.
o Easy, instant installation enables "try-before-you-buy" model
for our channel partners.
The Company will market its products principally through service providers and
network system integrators who already use a variety of network technologies and
have an established customer base. Virtually every large systems integrator and
property management company that we have met with as part of our marketing
efforts has immediately identified properties and situations that are ideal for
the Telkonet approach. Our products will allow them to reach whole new classes
of users, enhance their property offerings, and ultimately provide a vehicle for
incremental revenue. We will continue to examine, select and approach entities
with existing distribution channels that will be enhanced by the Telkonet
offerings. Several DSL, fiber and satellite access providers have indicated
significant interest with demonstrations and technical discussions underway.
Underserved and Rural Areas, ("The Digital Divide") are market segments that
represent additional opportunities for creating sales and product recognition.
The Telkonet solution includes strategic relationships with Internet Service
Providers who can access underserved and rural locations. Telkonet has begun
discussions with major providers of VSAT/ISP products and services regarding the
domestic introduction of the Internet product designed for multi-users that
would be compatible with and complimentary to this solution. Telkonet will
continue to target and develop relationships with Internet Service Providers
(ISP's) who can provide service to these and other clients.
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According to the 1999 American Housing Survey conducted by HUD and the Bureau of
the Census, the multi-family dwelling sector consists of 28,439,000 housing
units, of which 18,543,000 are grouped into properties of 5 or more units.
Research groups such as Dataquest and Forrester Research predict a rapid
expansion of broadband Internet, most expecting 10% of residences to install
high-speed access by 2002. They estimate that currently less than 50% of the
population is currently within the service area of a high-speed access provider.
The Telkonet model is particularly appealing to apartment owners or condominium
service companies. In these under-serviced areas, bringing in a Satellite, Fiber
link or fixed wireless access and distributing it can provide a very lucrative
opportunity. The use of powerline technologies eliminates the major cost, time
delay and risk of wiring existing buildings for data. The potential market for a
Telkonet type solution in this area alone could exceed 2 million units in the
next 2 years.
Additional Marketing Opportunities exist in Europe, South America, Asia and Pac
Rim where the Internet is available. Access to the Internet is restricted in
some developing countries by the limitation of the infrastructure of the basic
Public Service Telephone Network and the pricing methodology of charging the
user for every minute that the user is on line. The Telkonet solution would
allow economical access to the Internet by simply bypassing the per-minute
charge to the user when implemented in conjunction with a 2-way satellite link,
dedicated landline or fixed wireless access.
Competition
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Several established networking vendors, including Linksys and Netgear, have
planned and/or announced Powerline Communications products that are compliant
with the Homeplug alliance. Both Linksys and Netgear are focused on products for
the home and residential marketplace. While these companies may choose to move
into the commercial market at a future date, at this time they do not represent
a direct threat to Telkonet. Telkonet is specifically focused on the needs of
the business customer where issues like security, support for greater distances,
a larger number of users, and enhanced network management preclude the use of a
product developed to suit the home market. Telkonet therefore finds these
potential competitors to actually be complementary in nature and a validation of
the viability of the powerline communications market overall.
Employees
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Currently, the Company has 8 full time employees. Additional key staff is
planned in the areas of business development, marketing, and engineering.
Government Regulations
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The FCC regulates RF emission levels for all electrical equipment. The silicon
providers to the powerline industry are currently completing FCC certification
testing of the devices that they will provide Telkonet and will make any changes
necessary to their devices that the testing will mandate. No related problems
are anticipated.
Raw Materials
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The Company does not rely on any one or more raw materials or raw material
suppliers for the normal course of business. The Company has developed
relationships with a cross-section of qualified and quality providers of
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components and parts necessary for the Company's product line, and uses multiple
vendors for certain items dependent on internal purchasing criteria, inclusive
of price, delivery schedule and specification evaluation.
Intellectual Property
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From the Company's inception, Telkonet has continued to pursue the perfection of
its technology and enhance its core technological values. The company believes
they have developed certain Intellectual Property and have filed both
provisional and standard patent applications with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
There can be no assurance that any of the Company's current or future patent
applications will be granted, or will provide necessary protection for the
Company's technology or their product offerings, or be of commercial benefit to
the Company, or that these patent applications will not be challenged.
Customers
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The Company currently does not rely on one or a few customers to continue
business nor does the Company believe such a dependency shall evolve in the
future for the Company. Potential customers include: 1) General Use applications
such as multi-occupant residences, businesses, office buildings, schools and
universities, to provide basic service or as a revenue generator for the
building owner. 2) Hotels- for fast economically favorable rollout of Internet
access offerings to guests as a revenue generator, at low capital cost. 3) Any
Location world-wide with limited telecom infrastructure, through Satellite link
4) Europe, South America, Asia and Pac Rim - to avoid per minute tariff
structures
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company currently leases office space at 902A Commerce Drive, Annapolis, MD
21401, which occupies approximately 3,000 square feet of designated office
space, designed to provide short term/temporary accommodation solution to
emerging and growing businesses. The facility allows businesses to lease spaces
on a short-term or project basis. These office quarters are adequate for the
immediate short term. The Company anticipates the need for additional office
space in conjunction with the projected personnel requirements in the business
plan.
(a) Real Estate- None
(b) Computer and Office Equipment- $75,000
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Matters submitted during the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of
security holders of the Company, through the solicitation of proxies consisted
of the annual election of Directors and the appointment of independent
accountants at the annual shareholders meeting held on Friday June 8th, 2001.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
(a) The Company's Common Shares are currently quoted on NASDAQ -Over The
Counter Bulletin Board market under the ticker symbol (OTCBB:"TLKO").
(b) As of December 31, 2001, the Company had approximately 126 shareholders
of record of the common stock.
(c) No dividends on outstanding common stock have been paid within the last
two fiscal years, and interim periods. The Company does not anticipate
or intend upon paying dividends for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATION
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties. There are several important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and
percentages and results anticipated by the forward-looking statements. The
Company has sought to identify the most significant risks to its business, but
cannot predict whether or to what extent any of such risks may be realized nor
can there be any assurance that the Company has identified all possible risks
that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risks before
making an investment decision with respect to the Company's stock. In
particular, investors should refer to the section entitled, "Factors that May
Affect Future Results and Market Price of Stock".
Plan of Operation
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The Company is still in the development stage and is yet to earn revenues from
operations. The Company may experience fluctuations in operating results in
future periods due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market
acceptance of the Internet and power line communication technologies as a medium
for customers to purchase the Company's products, the Company's ability to
acquire and deliver high quality products at a price lower than currently
available to consumers, the Company's ability to obtain additional financing in
a timely manner and on terms favorable to the Company, the Company's ability to
successfully attract customers at a steady rate and maintain customer
satisfaction, Company promotions, branding and sales programs, the amount and
timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to the expansion of
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the Company's business, operations and infrastructure and the implementation of
marketing programs, key agreements and strategic alliances, the number of
products offered by the Company, the number of returns experienced by the
Company, and general economic conditions specific to the Internet, power-line
communications, and the communications industry.
Revenues
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The Company has generated no revenues from operations from its inception. The
Company believes it will begin earning revenues from operations within the next
twelve months as it transitions from a development stage company to that of an
active growth and acquisition stage company.
On October 3, 2000 the Company entered into a Sales/Marketing Agreement with
Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. (MAS) (AMEX:DOC) that provides for MAS to perform
international business development, marketing (including demographic analysis),
and sales/support services for the Company's products and services through an
international network of call centers owned by CORIS Group International of
Paris, France. Through its agreement with CORIS, MAS may market the Company's
power-line technology in up to 38 countries located on six continents. This
geographic focus would include all the former Soviet Republics in Eastern Europe
where the need for basic telephony exists for most rural citizens. Also, MAS
through CORIS would provide legal, business, regulatory and technical consulting
for countries targeted by the Company where CORIS is positioned. CORIS would
make introductions with other potential partners for the Company for the purpose
of increasing the scope and deployment of its power-line technology. The Company
would reimburse CORIS for all costs associated with pursuing the agreed upon
services plus an administrative fee for sales contracts that are successfully
completed on behalf of the Company.
Private Placements 2001
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In June 2001, the Company initiated a Private Placement raising $150,000 in
funds from private investors. The offering consisted of Investment Units
translating to one (1) share of Common Stock at $.50, and one (1) Warrant to
purchase 1/2 a share of the Common Stock of the Company at any time on or before
the date which occurs three (3) years from the date of issuance of the Warrant
at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, by the payment of the exercise price in
cash. The offering was terminated per the offering documents on June 30, 2001.
In August of 2001, the Company initiated a Private Placement through Attkisson
Carter & Co., raising $818,000, net of costs. The offering of investment Units
consisted of a convertible debenture accruing interest at 8% per annum, payable
quarterly, and warrants a to purchase one share of the Common Stock. The
Debentures may be converted to shares of Common Stock at any time after the date
which occurs six (6) month following the date of issuance up to the maturity by
the holder at a price of Fifty Cents ($.50) per share. The warrants are warrants
to purchase the Common Stock of the Company at any time on or before the date
which occurs (3) years from the date of issuance of the Warrant at an exercise
price of $1.00 per share, either by payment of the exercise price in cash or a
cashless exercise. The Company paid Attkisson Carter & Co., acting as the
Company's placement agents a fee consisting of: a) a retainer of $25,000 payable
from the first funds received, b) a commission equal to 8% of the selling price
for each Unit, c) an investment banking fee of 2% of the selling price of each
Unit, and d) warrants for the purchase of Common Stock in a number equal to
twenty (20%)
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multiplied by the aggregate selling price for each unit sold, with an exercise
price of $.525 per share, with allowance for a cashless exercise of the Warrant.
As of December 31, 2001, Company was still accepting subscription agreements for
additional financing, from the debenture prospectus, which was scheduled to
terminate as of March 30, 2002 unless extended by the Company.
Costs and expenses
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From its inception on November 3, 1999 through December 31, 2001, the Company
has not generated any revenues. The Company has incurred expenses of $2,969,833
during this period. These expenses were associated principally with compensation
to employees, product development costs and professional services.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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As of December 31, 2001, the Registrant had a deficiency in working capital
$502,356. As a result of the Company's operating losses from its inception
through December 31, 2001, the Registrant generated a cash flow deficit of
$2,047,440 from operating activities. Cash flows used in investing activities
was $54,950 during the period November 3, 1999 through December 31, 2001. The
Company met its cash requirements during this period through the private
placement of $818,000, net of costs of convertible debentures, the sale of the
Company's common stock of $898,986, net of costs and bank loan proceeds of
$400,000.
While the Company has raised capital to meet its working capital and financing
needs in the past, additional financing is required in order to meet the
Company's current and projected cash flow deficits from operations and
development. The Company is seeking financing in the form of equity in order to
provide the necessary working capital. The Company currently has no commitments
for financing. There are no assurances the Company will be successful in raising
the funds required.
The Company's independent certified public accountants have stated in their
report included in this Form 10-KSB, that the Company has incurred operating
loss losses from its inception, and that the Company is dependent upon
management's ability to develop profitable operations. These factors among
others, may raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern.
Product Research and Development
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Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and
future products are expended in the period incurred. Total expenditures on
research and product development for the period November 3, 1999 (date of
inception) through December 31, 2001 were approximately $279,115.
The current generation of the Telkonet PlugFast system delivers data at speeds
in excess of 7 Mega bits per second (Mbps), with burst speeds of 12.6 Mbps. The
Telkonet PlugFast Gateway provides the connection to the broadband connection
(DSL, TL, Satellite, Cable Modem) and the Telkonet PlugFast Terminal connects to
a user device. Many PCs, each equipped with one Telkonet PlugFast Terminal, can
communicate amongst themselves and can share a single expensive broadband
resource via the single Telkonet PlugFast Gateway.
Acquisition or Disposition of Plant and Equipment
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The Company does not anticipate the sale of any significant property, plant or
equipment during the next twelve months. The Company does not anticipate the
acquisition of any significant property, plant or equipment during the next 12
months, other than computer equipment and peripherals used in the Company's
day-to-day operations. The Company believes it has sufficient resources
available to meet these acquisition needs.
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Number of Employees
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As of March 5, 2002, the Company had five (8) full time employees. In order for
the Company to attract and retain quality personnel, the Company anticipates it
will continue to offer competitive salaries to current and future employees. The
Company anticipates increasing its employment base to meet the needs outlined in
the business plan.
As the Company continues to expand, the Company will incur additional costs for
personnel. This projected increase in personnel is dependent upon the Company
generating revenues and obtaining sources of financing. There are no assurances
the Company will be successful in raising the funds required or generating
revenues sufficient to fund the projected increase in the number of employees.
Trends, Risks and Uncertainties
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The Company has sought to identify what it believes to be the most significant
risks to its business, but cannot predict whether or to what extent any of such
risks may be realized nor can there be any assurances that the Company has
identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully
consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with
respect to the Company's stock.
Limited operating history; Anticipated Losses; Uncertainly of Future Results.
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Telkonet has only a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the
Company and its prospects can be based. The Company's prospects must be
evaluated with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early stage of
development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating to the new and
evolving distribution methods with which the Company intends to operate and the
acceptance of the Company's business model. The Company will be incurring costs
to develop, introduce and enhance its interactive website, to establish
marketing relationships, to acquire and develop products that will compliment
each other and to build an administrative organization. To the extent that such
expenses are not subsequently followed by commensurate revenues, the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition will be materially
adversely affected. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
generate sufficient revenues from the sale of their first product suite, and
other product candidates. The Company expects negative cash flow from operations
to continue for the next 12 months as it continues to develop and market its
business. If cash generated by operations is insufficient to satisfy the
Company's liquidity requirements, the Company may be required to sell additional
equity or debt securities. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt
securities would result in additional dilution to the Company's stockholders.
Potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results
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The Company's quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly in the
future as a result of a variety of factors, most of which are outside the
Company's control, including: the level of use of the Internet; the demand for
high-tech goods; seasonal trends in both Internet use, the amount and timing of
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capital expenditures and other costs relating to the expansion of the Company's
Internet operations; price competition or pricing changes in the industry;
technical difficulties or system downtime; general economic conditions, and
economic conditions specific to the Internet and Communications Industry. The
Company's quarterly results may also be significantly impacted by the impact of
the accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing transactions or other
matters. Particularly at the Company's early stage of development, such
accounting treatment can have a material impact on the results for any quarter.
Due to the foregoing factors, among others, it is likely that the Company's
operating results will fall below the expectations of the Company or investors
in some future quarter.
Limited public market, possible volatility of share price
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The Company's Common Stock is currently quoted on the NASDAQ - (OTCBB:"TLKO") As
of December 31, 2001, there were approximately 22,115,371- shares of Common
Stock outstanding. As of March 5, 2002 there were 13,179,127 outstanding shares
as referenced in Item# 12. Telkonet Communications, Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Telkonet. There can be no assurance that a trading market will be
sustained in the future. Factors such as, but not limited to, technological
innovations, new products, acquisitions or strategic alliances entered into by
the Company or its competitors, failure to meet security analysts' expectations,
government regulatory action, patent or proprietary rights developments, and
market conditions for technology stocks in general could have a material effect
on the volatility of the Company's stock price.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
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In March 2000, the FASB issued interpretation No. 44 ("FIN 44"), "Accounting for
Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, an Interpretation of APB
Opinion No. 25". FIN 44 clarifies the application of APB No. 25 for (a) the
definition of employee for purposes of applying APB No. 25, (b) the criteria for
determining whether a plan qualifies as a noncompensatory plan, (c) the
accounting consequences of various modifications to previously fixed stock
option or award, and (d) the accounting for an exchange of stock compensation
awards in a business combination. FIN 44 is effective July 2, 2000 but certain
conclusions cover specific events that occur after either December 15, 1998 or
January 12, 2000. The adoption of FIN 44 did not have an affect on the Company's
financial statements but may impact the accounting for grants or awards in
future periods.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (FAS 141), and FAS
142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (FAS 142). FAS 141 addresses the
initial recognition and measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets
acquired in a business combination. FAS 142 addresses the initial recognition
and measurement of intangible assets acquired outside of a business combination,
whether acquired individually or with a group of other assets, and the
accounting and reporting for goodwill and other intangibles subsequent to their
acquisition. These standards require all future business combinations to be
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill will no longer
be amortized but instead will be subject to impairment tests at least annually.
The Company is required to adopt FAS 141 and FAS 142 on a prospective basis as
of January 1, 2002; however, certain provisions of these new standards may also
apply to any acquisitions concluded subsequent to June 30, 2001. As a result of
implementing these new standards, the Company will discontinue the amortization
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of goodwill as of December 31, 2001. The Company does not believe that the
adoption of FAS 141 or 142 will have a material impact on its consolidated
financial statements.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" (FAS 144). FAS
144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal
of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes FAS 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of"
(FAS 121) and related literature and establishes a single accounting model,
based on the framework established in FAS 121, for long-lived assets to be
disposed of by sale. The Company is required to adopt FAS 144 no later than
January 1, 2002. The Company does not believe that the adoption of FAS 144 will
have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Risk Factors that may affect future results and market price of stock
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The business of the Company involves a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from results projected in any
forward-looking statement, or statements, made in this report. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not necessarily limited to the risks set forth
below. The Company's securities are speculative and investment in the Company's
securities involves a high degree of risk and the possibility that the investor
will suffer the loss of the entire amount invested.
LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; ANTICIPATED LOSSES; UNCERTAINLY OF FUTURE RESULTS
The Company was organized in 1997, and has no operating history upon which an
evaluation of its business and prospects can be based. The Company's prospects
must be evaluated with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early
stage of development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating the
acceptance of the Company's business model. The Company will be incurring costs
to develop and market its IT solutions, to establish marketing relationships,
and to build an administrative organization. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be profitable on a quarterly or annual basis. In addition, as the
Company expands its business network and marketing operations it will likely
need to increase its operating expenses, broaden its customer support
capabilities, and increase its administrative resources. To the extent that such
expenses are not subsequently followed by commensurate revenues, the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition will be materially
adversely affected.
POSSIBLE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCING
It is possible that revenues from the Company's operations may not be sufficient
to finance its initial operating cost to reach breakeven. If this were to occur,
the Company would need to raise or find additional capital. While the Company
expects to be able to meet its financial obligations for approximately the next
twelve months, there is no assurance that, after such period, the Company will
be operating profitably. If they are not, there can be no assurance that any
required capital would be obtained on terms favorable to the Company. Failure to
obtain adequate additional capital on favorable terms could result in
significant delays in the expansion of new services and market share and could
even result in the substantial curtailment of existing operations and services
to clients.
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UNPREDICTABILITY OF FUTURE REVENUES; POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY
RESULTS.
As a result of the Company's lack of operating history and the emerging nature
of the market in which it competes, the Company is unable to forecast its
revenues accurately. The Company's current and future expense levels are based
largely on its investment/operating plans and estimates of future revenue and
are to a large extent based on the Company's own estimates. Sales and operating
results generally depend on the volume of, timing of, and ability to obtain
customers, orders for services received, and revenues there from generated.
These are, by their nature, difficult at best to forecast.
The Company may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate
for any unexpected revenue shortfall or delay. Accordingly, any significant
shortfall or delay in revenue in relation to the Company's planned expenditures
would have an immediate adverse affect on the Company's business, financial
condition, and results of operations. Further, in response to changes in the
competitive environment, the Company may from time to time make certain pricing,
service, or marketing decisions that could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.
DEVELOPING MARKET; ACCEPTANCE OF THE INTERNET AS A MEDIUM FOR COMMERCE JUST NOW
BEING PROVEN.
The Company's long-term viability is substantially dependent upon the continued
widespread acceptance and use of the Internet as a medium for business commerce,
in terms of the sales of both products and services to businesses and
individuals. The use of the Internet as a means of business sales and commerce
is has only recently reached a point where many companies are making reasonable
profits from their endeavors therein, and there can be no assurance that this
trend will continue.
The Internet has experienced, and is expected to continue to experience,
significant growth in the number of users and amount of traffic. There can be no
assurance that the Internet infrastructure will continue to be able to support
the demands placed on it by this continued growth. In addition, delays in the
development or adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased
levels of Internet activity or increased governmental regulation could slow or
stop the growth of the Internet as a viable medium for business commerce.
Moreover, critical issues concerning the commercial use of the Internet
(including security, reliability, accessibility and quality of service) remain
unresolved and may adversely affect the growth of Internet use or the
attractiveness of its use for business commerce.
The failure of the necessary infrastructure to further develop in a timely
manner, or the failure of the Internet to continue to develop rapidly as a valid
medium for business would have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.
UNPROVEN ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S SERVICES AND/OR PRODUCTS
The Company is still in its development stage. As a result, it does not know
with any certainty whether its services and/or products will be accepted within
the business marketplace. If the Company's services and/or products prove to be
unsuccessful within the marketplace, or if the Company fails to attain market
acceptance, it could materially adversely affect the Company's financial
condition, operating results, and cash flows.
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DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL
The Company's performance and operating results are substantially dependent on
the continued service and performance of its officer and directors. The Company
intends to hire additional technical, sales, and other personnel as they move
forward with their business model. Competition for such personnel is intense,
and there can be no assurance that the Company can retain its key technical
employees, or that it will be able to attract or retain highly qualified
technical and managerial personnel in the future. The loss of the services of
any of the Company's key employees or the inability to attract and retain the
necessary technical, sales, and other personnel could have a material adverse
effect upon the Company's business, financial condition, operating results, and
cash flows. The Company does not currently maintain "key man" insurance for any
of its key employees.
DEPENDENCE ON THE INTERNET
Online companies have experienced interruptions in their services as a result of
outages and other delays occurring due to problems with the Internet network
infrastructure, disruptions in Internet access provided by third-party providers
or failure of third party providers to handle higher volumes of user traffic. If
Internet usage grows, the Internet infrastructure or third-party service
providers may be unable to support the increased demands which may result in a
decline of performance, reliability or ability to access the Internet. If
outages or delays frequently occur in the future, Internet usage, as well as
usage of the Company's Internet Web-sites, could grow more slowly or decline.
COMPETITION
The IT solutions market in which the Company will operate is very competitive.
Many competitors have substantially greater, financial, technical, marketing,
and distribution resources than the Company.
In all its markets, the Company competes against a large number of companies of
varying sizes and resources. There are an increasing number of competitive
services and products offered by a growing number of companies. Increased
competition in any service or product area may result in a loss of a client,
reduction in sales revenue, or additional price competition, any of which could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results. In addition,
existing competitors may continue to broaden their service and/or product lines
and other potential competitors may enter or increase their presence in the IT
solutions market, resulting in greater competition for the Company.
Most of the Company's current and potential competitors have substantially
longer operating histories, larger customer bases, greater name and service
recognition, and significantly greater financial, marketing, and other resources
than the Company. In addition, competitors may be acquired by, receive
investments from or enter into other commercial relationships with larger,
well-established and well-financed companies as the use of the Internet and
other online services increases. Many of the Company's competitors may be able
to respond more quickly to changes in customer preferences/needs, devote greater
resources to marketing and promotional campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing
policies and devote substantially more resources to Internet site and systems
development than the Company.
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It is possible that new competitors or alliances among competitors may emerge
and rapidly acquire market share. Increased competition may result in reduced
operating margins and/or loss of market share, either of which could materially
adversely affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial
condition. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete
successfully against current or future competitors or alliances of such
competitors, or that competitive pressures faced by the Company will not
materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results
and cash flows.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
As part of its confidentiality procedures, the Company has entered into
nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements with its key employees, and
consultants and/or business partners and will limit access to and distribution
of its technology, documentation, and other proprietary information.
Despite the Company's efforts to protect any intellectual property rights it may
have, unauthorized third parties, including competitors, may from time to time
copy or reverse-engineer certain portions of the Company's technology and use
such information to create competitive services and/or products.
It is possible that the scope, validity, and/or enforceability of the Company's
intellectual property rights could be challenged by other parties, including
competitors. The results of such challenges before administrative bodies or
courts depend on many factors, which cannot be accurately assessed at this time.
Unfavorable decisions by such administrative bodies or courts could have a
negative impact on the Company's intellectual property rights. Any such
challenges, whether with or without merit, could be time consuming, result in
costly litigation and diversion of resources, and cause service or product
delays. If such events should occur, the Company's business, operating results
and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
RISKS OF TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND EVOLVING INDUSTRY STANDARDS
The Company's success will depend on its ability to develop Information
Technology solutions that will meet customers' changing requirements. The IT
solutions industry is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving
industry standards, and changes in customer need and frequent new service and
product introductions. The Company's future success will depend, in part, on its
ability to effectively use leading edge technologies, to continue to develop its
technological expertise, to enhance its current service, to develop new products
that meet changing customer preferences and to influence and respond to merging
industry standards and other technological changes on a timely and
cost-effective basis.
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DEPENDENCE OF LICENSED TECHNOLOGY
The Company may rely on certain technology licensed from third parties, and
there can be no assurance that these third party technology licenses will be
available to the Company on acceptable commercial terms or at all.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements attached to this Report on Form 10-KSB as
pages F-1 to F-21 are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
(a) Directors and Officers
The following table furnishes the information concerning the Company's directors
and officers as of March 5, 2002. The directors of the Company are elected every
year and serve until their successors are elected and qualify.
Name Age Title Term
---- --- ----- ----
Joseph Gregory Fowler 40 President and CEO 3 years
David Grimes 63 Outside Director 1 year
Stephen Sadle 55 Chief Operating Officer/ 3 years
Director
Robert P. Crabb 54 Director/Secretary 1 year
Hugo DeCesaris 43 Director 1 year
David S. Yaney, Ph.D. 50 Chief Technical Officer 3 Years
The following table sets forth the portion of their time the Officers and
Directors devote to the Company:
Joseph Gregory Fowler 100%
Stephen Sadle 100%
David S. Yaney, Ph.D. 100%
Robert P. Crabb 40%
Hugo DeCesaris Director
David Grimes Director
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The term of office for each director is one (1) year, or until his/her successor
is elected at the Company's annual meeting and is qualified. The term of office
for each officer of the Company is at the pleasure of the board of directors.
The board of directors does not have a nominating committee. Therefore, the
selection of persons or election to the board of directors was neither
independently made nor negotiated at arm's length.
(b) Identification of Certain Significant Employees - The directors and
executive officers of the Company handle strategic matters and critical
decisions.
(c) Family Relationships - None
(d) Business Experience -
J. GREGORY FOWLER, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr. Fowler has over twenty years of experience in the communications industry
with proven results in engineering, business development, sales, marketing, and
management. His primary focus has been the Internet and related technologies and
has distinguished himself at several industry leading network equipment
manufacturers. Prior to Telkonet, Mr. Fowler was at Nortel Networks where he
managed a team that successfully designed, implemented, and fielded
communications solutions for service providers, growing the revenue from $500K
to over $50M in two years. He has held similar positions at Bay Networks,
Wellfleet Communications, and 3Com Corporation where he has led the design,
development and deployment of IP and Ethernet based LAN and WAN solutions. Mr.
Fowler holds a BS in Computer Engineering and brings significant market
awareness, industry knowledge, executive leadership, and entrepreneurial skills
to the Company.
DR. DAVID S. YANEY, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Dr. Yaney has over twenty-four years of industry experience with proven results
in engineering and product development, business development, program execution,
fiscal management and decision-making. He has held senior level engineering
management positions with major industry leaders including AT&T, Motorola,
Allied Signal, Ultratech Stepper, and most recently 3Com, where he lead the
Residential Connectivity Group's Digital Home enterprise, and was General
Manager of the Consumer DSL Business Unit. While at 3Com Dr. Yaney was
responsible for leading the DSL effort to generate over $80M in annual revenue,
while streamlining the product portfolio and the units cost structure by over
30%. Dr. Yaney has authored numerous publications in semiconductor fabrication
technology and has been awarded three patents, and he holds a BS, MS, and PHD in
electrical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His insight,
engineering leadership and experience in bringing new product to market are well
recognized throughout the industry.
STEPHEN L. SADLE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, is a co-founder of the company. From
1970-1986 Sadle co-founder and was president of a successful infrastructure
construction and development company in the Washington D.C. metro area and was
awarded Small Businessman of the Year in 1980. From 1986-1999 He was Vice
President of Business Development and Sales for The Driggs Corporation, a major
heavy and infrastructure firm interfacing with both government and the private
sectors. From 1999-2000 Sadle was Vice President and General Sales Manager of
Internos, a provider of web based vertical intranet applications and developed
operating extranets in the transportation and construction industries. He brings
significant management, contracting and entrepreneurial skills to the company.
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ROBERT P. CRABB, CORPORATE SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR. Mr. Crabb is the President
and Managing Director of Susquehanna Development L.L.C. a marketing and
management-consulting firm. He has over 30 years of sales, marketing and public
and private corporate management experience. His entrepreneurial expertise
includes public company administration, marketing consulting, and commercial and
residential real estate development. Mr. Crabb's experience includes a career of
sales management with MetLife.
DAVID W. GRIMES, CHAIRMAN, is a co-founder of the company. From 1963-1982 Grimes
was the Senior Executive with NASA for the Delta Program, heading the $200
Million per annum program. From 1982-1989 he was Founder and CEO of Transpace
Carriers Inc., a venture to commercialize the delta launch vehicle. From
1989-1992 he was the Engineering Division Director at EER Inc., of Seabrook
Maryland with responsibility for over 100 engineers and technicians on
electrical mechanical and thermal tasks for Goddard Space Flight Center. From
1992-1999, Chief Engineer for Final Analysis, Inc. and led the design and
development of the Low Earth Orbit constellation of 38 satellites for use in
global store and forward communications. Grimes is a recognized expert in space
and ground communications systems and brings this expertise to bear on the
implementation of the hybrid telephony and high speed Internet technology. David
Grimes is retired from daily business of the Company, however he maintains an
active interest in the Company through a consulting relationship.
A. HUGO DECESARIS, DIRECTOR, Regional Vice President and Director for the
Maryland Division of Washington Homes, Inc. In January of 2001, Washington
Homes, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
and is now one of the top ten homebuilders in the nation. President and Owner of
Southern Maryland's largest Marina in California, Maryland and is a member of
the Board of directors of MNCBIA Volume Builders Council. Mr. DeCesaris brings
his expertise and insight as a successful and experienced upper level management
executive in the homebuilding industry, to the Telkonet Board of directors.
(e) Directors Compensation- Directors who are also officers of the
Registrant receive no cash compensation for services as a director.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (The "Exchange
Act"), requires the Registrant's officers and directors, and persons who own
more than 10% of a registered class of the Registrant's equity securities, to
file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of equity securities of the
Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. Officers,
directors and greater-than 10% shareholders are required by the Securities and
Exchange Commission regulation to furnish to Registrant with copies of all
Section 16(a) that they file.
Some of the officers and directors of the Company will not devote more than a
portion of their time to the affairs of the Company. There will be occasions
when the time requirements of the Company's business conflict with the demands
of their other business and investment activities.
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Such conflict may require that the company attempt to employ additional
personnel. There is no assurance that the services of such persons will be
available or that they can be obtained upon terms favorable to the Company.
(a) Cash Compensation.
Compensation paid by the Company for all services provided up to December 31,
2001 to each of its executive officers.(Long Term compensation (f&g) positions
as of March 5, 2002)
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE OF EXECUTIVES
Annual Compensation Long Term Compensation
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Annual Other Restricted Underlying/OptiLTIP
($) Compensation Awards Stock Securities or
($) other
L. Peter Larson, CEO 2000 $130,000 $ - $ - 750,000 200,000 -
David Grimes, Chairman 2000 57,000 - 1,250,000 160,000 -
Stephen Sadle, COO 2000 130,000 - - 3,500,000 200,000 -
Robert P Crabb, Secretary 2000 -0- -0- 100,000
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
a) Beneficial owners of five percent (5%) or greater, of the Company's common
stock: No preferred stock is outstanding at the date of this offering. The
following sets forth information with respect to ownership by holders of more
than five percent (5%) of the Registrant's common stock known by the Registrant
based upon 22,115,371 shares outstanding at December 31, 2001. As of March 5,
2002 there were 13,179,127 outstanding shares as referenced in Item# 12.
Name and Address of Amount of Beneficial
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Interest Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------- -------- ----------------
Common David Grimes, 1621 John Ross Lane, 5,071,918 23.0 %
Crownsville MD
Common Stephen Sadle, 1200 John Ross Court, 5,842,695 26.0 %
Crownsville, MD
Common Donald Erat, 13700 Canal Vista Court, 2,861,347 13.0 %
Potomac, MD
Common L. Peter Larson, 125 Spa View Ave, 1,625,285 6.8 %
Annapolis, MD
Common Ron Pickett, 2321 Ocean Point Drive, 2,058,964 9.0%
Wilmington, NC
FERST for St. Mary's Inc. 2321 Ocean 1,958,549 8.0%
Point Drive, Wilmington, NC
b) The following sets forth information with respect to the Company's common
stock beneficially owned by each Officer and Director, and by all Directors and
Officers as a group, at December 31, 2001.
Name and Address of Amount of Beneficial
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Interest Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------- -------- ----------------
Common David Grimes, 1621 John Ross Lane, 5,071,918 23.0 %
Crownsville MD
Common Stephen Sadle, 1200 John Ross Court, 5,842,695 26.0 %
Crownsville, MD
Common Robert P Crabb, 583 Lombard Rd. 379,793 1.0 %
Rising Sun, MD
Common L. Peter Larson, 125 Spa View Ave, 1,625,285 8.0 %
Annapolis, MD
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ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In a Board of Directors meeting, held January 11th, the Founders and Executive
Management focused on the importance of finding competent leadership to
successfully shepherd the Company towards its future objectives. Management
wholly agreed upon the importance of diversifying the Board in order to broaden
both its expertise and influence as it prepares the Company for its upcoming
sales and marketing initiatives.
Management reassessed Telkonet's initial capital structure. Agreements were
reached on a realignment of the initial Founders' share distribution in order to
attract additional management and marketing expertise, and to raise the
necessary capital for manufacturing, sales, and marketing. The Founders agreed
to surrender their current stock and option positions in return for adjusted
stock and option positions as set forth in the following schedule:
FOUNDERS PRIOR RETURNED ADJUSTED RETURNED VESTED
SHARES SHARES SHARES OPTIONS OPTIONS
Dave Grimes 4,971,918 3,721,918 1,250,000 160,000 1,000,000
Pete Larson 1,455,285 705,285 750,000 200,000 1,000,000
Don Erat 2,861,348 2,361,348 500,000 -0- 500,000
Steve Sadle 5,647,695 2,147,695 3,500,000 200,000 1,000,000
------------ ----------- ----------- ---------- -----------
14,936,246 8,936,246 6,000,000 560,000 3,500,000
This re-allocation of Founders stock and option positions will benefit the
Company, its shareholders, and the Founders in several ways. The changes retain
the Founders core competence in the Company, provides each with both fair and
equitable stock positions, and an orderly method of liquidity, and reduces the
dilution factor for shareholders thus helping to attract perspective management
talent and potential investors. The net effect of the recapitalization reduces
the number of shares outstanding from approximately 22.1 to 13.1 million shares.
David Grimes, Founder has retired. He will continue on the Board and has agreed
to remain active within the Company under a multi-year Consulting Agreement.
Donald F. Erat, Founder has agreed to remain active within the Company under a
multi-year Consulting Agreement.
L. Peter Larson, Founder/ Director and Former President & CEO, has resigned as
Director and will remain active within the Company under a multi-year Consulting
Agreement.
Stephen L. Sadle, Founder and Chief Operating Officer has extended his
Employment Agreement with the Company for three years.
Robert P. Crabb, Secretary, will join the Board of Directors
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Supplemental Beneficial Ownership Table as of March 5, 2002
Beneficial owners of five percent (5%) or greater, of the Company's
common stock: No preferred stock is outstanding at the date of this offering.
The following sets forth information with respect to ownership by holders of
more than five percent (5%) of the Registrant's common stock known by the
Registrant based upon 13,179,127 shares outstanding as of March 5, 2002.
Name and Address of Amount of Beneficial
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Interest Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------- -------- ----------------
Common David Grimes, 1621 John Ross Lane, 1,250,000 9.0 %
Crownsville MD
Common Stephen Sadle, 1200 John Ross Court, 3,500,000 27.0 %
Crownsville, MD
Common L. Peter Larson, 125 Spa View Ave, 750,000 .06 %
Annapolis, MD
Common Ron Pickett, 2321 Ocean Point Drive, 2,058,964 15.6 %
Wilmington, NC
Common FERST for St. Mary's Inc. 2321 Ocean 1,958,549 14.8 %
Point Drive, Wilmington, NC
b) The following sets forth information with respect to the Company's common
stock beneficially owned by each Officer and Director, and by all Directors and
Officers as a group, at March 5, 2002.
Name and Address of Amount of Beneficial
Title of Class Beneficial Owner Interest Percent of Class
-------------- ---------------- -------- ----------------
Common David Grimes, Chairman 2,250,000 17.1 %
1621 John Ross Lane, Crownsville MD
Common Stephen Sadle, COO 4,500,000 34.1 %
1200 John Ross Court, Crownsville, MD
Common Susquehanna Development, LLC- 679,793 5.1 %
583 Lombard Rd. Rising Sun, MD
Common J. Gregory Fowler- President & CEO 650,000 4.9 %
9948 Providence Forest Lane, Charlotte NC
Common Hugo DeCesaris- Director 1,125,000 8.5 %
Annapolis Maryland ----------- --------
All directors and executive officers as a group (7 persons in group) 9,204,793 69.70 %
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PART IV
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) Exhibits
The exhibits listed below are required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
Each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be
filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K has been identified.
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Exhibit
Number Description of Document
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3.1 (a) Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant
3.2 (a) By-laws of the Registrant
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(a) Included as an Exhibit to the Company's Form 8-K dated August 30, 2000
Include the 8-K that from January 16, 2002 and all others that are relevant.
(b) Reports On Form 8-K.
The Company did not file any current reports on Form 8-K during the
reporting period.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
Date: March 11, 2002 Telkonet, Inc.
/s/Joseph Gregory Fowler
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Joseph Gregory Fowler, President and CEO
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name Position Date
---- -------- ----
/s/ Stephen Sadle
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Stephen Sadle Chief Operating Officer March 11, 2002
/s/ Hugo DeCesaris
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Hugo DeCesaris Director March 11, 2002
/s/ David Grimes
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David Grimes Director March 11, 2002
/s/Robert P. Crabb
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Robert P. Crabb Director and Secretary March 11, 2002
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
FORMING A PART OF ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TELKONET, INC.
TELKONET, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2001 and 2000 F-3
Consolidated Statement of Losses for the Years ended December 31, 2001
and 2000 and for the Period November 3, 1999 (Date of Inception)
Through December 31, 2001 F-4
Consolidated Statement of Deficiency in Stockholder's Equity for the
Period November 3, 1999 (Date of Inception) Through December 31, 2001 F-5-6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2001
and 2000 and for the Period November 3, 1999 (Date of Inception) through
December 31, 2001 F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8 - F-21
F-1
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Suite 305
McLean, VA 22101-3621
703-448-9200
703-448-3515 (fax)
Philadelphia, PA
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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Board of Directors
Telkonet, Inc.
Annapolis, MD
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
Telkonet, Inc. (a development stage company) as of December 31, 2001 and 2000
and the related consolidated statements of losses, deficiency in stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31 ,2001 and 2000 and for
the period November 3, 1999 (date of inception) to December 31, 2001. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based upon
our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Telkonet, Inc. as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the two years then ended, and from November 3, 1999 (date of inception), to
December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the financial
statements, the Company has incurred net losses since its inception. This raises
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans in regard to this matter are described in Note K. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ STEFANOU & COMPANY, LLP
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Stefanou & Company, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
McLean, Virginia
February 14, 2002
F-2
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
2001 2000
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ASSET
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and equivalents $ 21,885 $ 10,450
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Total Current Assets 21,885 10,450
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AT COST:
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements 54,950 89,029
Less accumulated depreciation 28,108 22,080
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26,842 66,949
Financing Costs, less amortization costs of $415,742
and $0 in 2001 and 2000, respectively 684,325 --
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Deposits 4,625 4,625
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688,950 4,625
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$ 737,677 $ 82,024
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LIABILITIES AND DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 116,741 $ 253,586
Notes payable (Note D) 400,000 --
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Due to shareholder (Note C) 7,500 10,000
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Total current liabilities 524,241 263,586
Convertible Debentures (Notes D and E) 940,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note H) -- --
DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (Note E)
Common stock, par value $ 0.001 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 22,115 21,815
22,115,371 and 21,815,371 issued at December 31, 2001 and 2000
Additional Paid in Capital 2,221,154 760,316
Deficit accumulated during development stage (2,969,833) (963,693)
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Deficiency in stockholder's equity (726,564) (181,562)
$ 737,677 $ 82,024
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-3
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF LOSSES
For the Year For the Year For the Period
Ended Ended November 3, 1999
December 31, December 31, (Date of Inception) to
2001 2000 December 31, 2001
Cost and expenses:
Research and development $ 160,115 $ 119,000 $ 279,115
General and administrative 1,386,222 773,336 2,193,259
Interest 417,503 15,576 433,079
Depreciation and amortization 43,557 21,808 65,637
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Loss from Operations (2,007,397) (929,720) (2,971,090)
Other Income 1,257 - 1,257
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Net Loss $ (2,006,140) $ (929,720) $ (2,969,833)
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Loss per common share (basic and
assuming dilution) $ (0.09) $ (0.04) $ (0.14)
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Weighted average Common shares
outstanding (Note I) 21,974,439 20,891,349 21,435,998
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-4
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2001
Deficit
Accumulated
Additional During
Common Paid in Development
Shares Stock Amount Capital Stage Total
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Net Loss -- $ -- $ -- $ (33,973) $ (33,973)
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 -- -- -- (33,973) (33,973)
Shares issued to founders January 2000,
in exchange for services and costs
valued at $ 0.60 per share 19,300 193 11,387 -- 11,580
Shares issued in June 2000, for cash
in connection with private placement at
$375 per share, net of costs 1,735 17 644,219 -- 644,236
Shares issued in July 2000, for warrants
exercised at a price of $375 per share 190 -- 71,250 -- 71,250
Shares issued in August 2000, in
connection with the merger of Comstock
Coal and Telkonet Communications, Inc. 21,775,345 21,775 -- -- 21,775
August 2000, retirement of Telkonet
Communications, Inc. shares (21,225) (210) -- -- (210)
Shares issued in October 2000, in
exchange for warrants exercised at a
price of $1 per share 29,145 29 29,115 -- 29,144
Shares issued in October 2000, in
exchange for warrants exercised at a
price of $0.40 per share 10,881 11 4,345 -- 4,356
Net loss -- -- -- (929,720) (929,720)
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2000 21,815,371 21,815 760,316 (963,693) (181,562)
Shares issued in June 2001, for cash in
connection with a private placement,
shares issued at $.50 a share, net of costs 260,000 260 129,740 -- 130,000
1,839,378 warrants issued in June 2001, valued at
$.13 per warrant in exchange for services -- -- 237,036 -- 237,036
72,668 stock options issued in June 2001, valued
at $.09 per option, in exchange for services -- -- 6,375 -- 6,375
245,287 warrants issued in July 2001, valued at $.08
per warrant, in exchange for services -- -- 18,568 -- 18,568
36,917 stock options issued in July 2001, valued at
$.08 per option, in exchange for services -- -- 2,795 -- 2,795
Shares issued in August 2001, for cash in
connection with a private placement,
shares issued at $.50 a share, net of costs 40,000 40 19,960 -- 20,000
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-5
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2001
Deficit
Accumulated
Additional During
Common Paid in Development
Shares Stock Amount Capital Stage Total
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241,000 warrants issued in August 2001, valued
at $.39 per warrant, in exchange for
financing costs -- -- 94,687 -- 94,687
114,000 warrants issued in August 2001, valued
at $.43 per warrant in exchange for
interest -- -- 49,020 -- 49,020
150,000 warrants issued in August 2001, valued at
$.16 per warrant in exchange for
services -- -- 23,340 -- 23,340
36,917 stock options issued in August 2001,
valued at $.06 per option in exchange for
services -- -- 2,422 -- 2,422
818,000 warrants issued in September 2001, valued
at $.14 per warrant in exchange for
financing costs -- -- 112,230
-- 112,230
1,636,000 warrants issued in September 2001, valued
at $.40 per warrant in exchange for
interest -- -- 654,400 -- 654,400
25,000 warrants issued in September 2001, valued
at $.30 per warrant in exchange for
services -- -- 7,380 -- 7,380
60,000 warrants issued in October 2001, valued
at $.16 per warrant in exchange for
financing costs -- -- 9,720 -- 9,720
120,000 warrants issued in October 2001, valued
at $.44 per warrant in exchange for
interest -- -- 52,800 -- 52,800
95,000 warrants issued in October 2001, valued
at $.21 per warrant in exchange for
services -- -- 19,558 -- 19,558
5,000 warrants issued in November 2001, valued
at $.16 per warrant in exchange for
financing costs -- -- 810 -- 810
10,000 warrants issued in November 2001, valued
at $.44 per warrant in exchange for
interest -- -- 4,400 -- 4,400
25,000 warrants issued in November 2001, valued
at $.33 per warrant in exchange for
services -- -- 8,218 -- 8,218
25,000 warrants issued in December 2001, valued
at $.30 per warrant in exchange for
services -- -- 7,380 -- 7,380
Net loss -- -- -- (2,006,140) (2,006,140)
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2001 22,115,371 $ 22,115 $ 2,221,155 $(2,969,833) $ (726,563)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-6
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000 AND
FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 3, 1999 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2001
For the Year For the Year For the Period
Ended Ended November 3, 1999
December 31, December 31, (Date of Inception) to
2001 2000 December 31, 2001
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss from development stage operations $(2,006,140) $ (929,720) $(2,969,833)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from development stage
operations to cash used for operating activities
Warrants issued in exchange for financing and interest 378,213 378,213
Warrants issued in exchange for services 333,072 333,072
Common stock issued in exchange for services rendered 11,580 11,580
Depreciation and amortization 43,557 22,080 65,637
Increase (decrease) in:
Deposits -- (4,625) (4,625)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, net (136,845) 241,388 138,516
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NET CASH USED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1,388,143) (659,297) (2,047,440)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES :
Capital expenditures, net of disposals 34,079 (89,029) (54,950)
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 34,079 (89,029) (54,950)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of costs 150,000 748,776 898,776
Proceeds from (repayments to) stockholder advances (2,500) 10,000 7,500
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures,
net of costs 818,000 -- 818,000
Proceeds from bank loans 400,000 -- 400,000
Proceeds from shareholder loans -- 235,000 235,000
Repayment of shareholder loans -- (235,000) (235,000)
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NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,365,500 758,776 2,124,276
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND EQUIVALENTS 11,435 10,450 21,885
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 10,450 -- --
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CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 21,885 $ 10,450 $ 21,885
============ ============ ============
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 24,965 $ -- $ 24,965
Income taxes paid -- -- --
Issuance of warrants for financing and interest 1,278,983 -- 1,278,983
Issuance of warrants and options for services 333,072 -- 333,072
Common stock issued for services -- 11,580 11,580
Acquisition:
Assets Acquired -- 1 1
Accumulated deficit -- 2,643 2,643
Liabilities Assumed -- (2,642) (2,642)
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$ -- $ 1 $ 1
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-7
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of
the accompanying consolidated financial statements follows.
Business and Basis of Presentation
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Telkonet, Inc. ("Company"), formerly Comstock Coal Company, Inc, was formed on
November 3, 1999 under the laws of the state of Utah. The Company is a
development stage enterprise, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 7 ("SFAS 7") and is seeking to develop, produce and market
proprietary equipment enabling the transmission of voice and data over electric
utility lines. From its inception through the date of these financial statements
the Company has recognized no revenues and has incurred significant operating
expenses.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, and
its wholly-owned subsidiary, Telkonet Communications, Inc. Significant
intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Advertising
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The Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expenses
incurred. The Company incurred no advertising costs during the year ended
December 31, 2001 and for the period November 3, 1999 (date of inception)
through December 31, 2001.
Property and Equipment
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For financial statement purposes, property and equipment are depreciated using
the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives (three to five years
for furniture, fixtures and equipment). The straight-line method of depreciation
is also used for tax purposes.
Marketable Securities
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Marketable securities consist primarily of corporate equity securities. The
Company's marketable securities are considered to be "available for sale" and
accordingly, are carried on the balance sheet at fair market value, which
approximates cost. Gains and losses from securities have not been material.
F-8
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
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Income taxes are provided based on the liability method for financial reporting
purposes in accordance with the provisions of Statements of Financial Standards
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Under this method deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets
and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be removed or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a
change in tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations
in the period that includes the enactment date.
Cash Equivalents
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For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly
liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity date of three months or less
to be cash equivalents.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
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The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121
(SFAS 121). The Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. SFAS 121 also requires assets to be disposed of
be reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to
sell.
Use of Estimates
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Research and Development
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Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and
future products are expended in the period incurred. Total expenditures on
research and product development for 2001 and 2000 were $160,115 and $119,000,
respectively.
F-9
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31 ,2001 AND 2000
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Concentrations of Credit Risk
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Financial instruments and related items which potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
trade receivables. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments
with credit quality institutions. At times, such investments may be in excess of
the FDIC insurance limit. The Company currently has no customers.
Stock Based Compensation
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The Company accounts for stock transactions in accordance with APB Opinion 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." In accordance with statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation," the Company has adopted the proforma disclosure requirements.
From time to time, the Company grants options or warrant to non employees in
return for services rendered. The Company recognizes a charge or the fair value
ascribed to such options and warrants over the service or vesting period.
Liquidity
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As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred
losses of $2,969,833 from its inception through December 31, 2001. The
Company's current liabilities exceed its current assets by $502,356 at December
31, 2001.
Reclassifications
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Certain reclassifications have been made in prior year's financial statements to
conform to classifications used in the current year.
Comprehensive Income
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The Company does not have any items of comprehensive income in any of the
periods presented.
Segment Information
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The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information ("SFAS 131")
in the year ended December 31, 1998. SFAS establishes standards for reporting
information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and
requires selected information for those segments to be presented in interim
financial reports issued to stockholders. SFAS 131 also establishes standards
for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas.
Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise about which
separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief
operating decision maker, or decision making group, in making decisions how to
allocate resources and assess performance. The information disclosed herein,
materially represents all of the financial information related to the Company's
principal operating segment.
F-10
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
New Accounting Pronouncements
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In March 2000, the FASB issued interpretation No. 44 ("FIN 44"), "Accounting for
Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, an Interpretation of APB
Opinion No. 25". FIN 44 clarifies the application of APB No. 25 for (a) the
definition of employee for purposes of applying APB No. 25, (b) the criteria for
determining whether a plan qualifies as a noncompensatory plan, (c) the
accounting consequences of various modifications to previously fixed stock
option or award, and (d) the accounting for an exchange of stock compensation
awards in a business combination. FIN 44 is effective July 2, 2000 but certain
conclusions cover specific events that occur after either December 15, 1998 or
January 12, 2000. The adoption of FIN 44 did not have an affect on the Company's
financial statements but may impact the accounting for grants or awards in
future periods.
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (FAS 141), and FAS
142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (FAS 142). FAS 141 addresses the
initial recognition and measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets
acquired in a business combination. FAS 142 addresses the initial recognition
and measurement of intangible assets acquired outside of a business combination,
whether acquired individually or with a group of other assets, and the
accounting and reporting for goodwill and other intangibles subsequent to their
acquisition. These standards require all future business combinations to be
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill will no longer
be amortized but instead will be subject to impairment tests at least annually.
The Company is required to adopt FAS 141 and FAS 142 on a prospective basis as
of January 1, 2002; however, certain provisions of these new standards may also
apply to any acquisitions concluded subsequent to June 30, 2001. As a result of
implementing these new standards, the Company will discontinue the amortization
of goodwill as of December 31, 2001. The Company does not believe that the
adoption of FAS 141 or 142 will have a material impact on its consolidated
financial statements.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS 144,
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" (FAS 144). FAS
144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal
of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes FAS 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of"
(FAS 121) and related literature and establishes a single accounting model,
based on the framework established in FAS 121, for long-lived assets to be
disposed of by sale. The Company is required to adopt FAS 144 no later than
January 1, 2002. The Company does not believe that the adoption of FAS 144 will
have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
F-11
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE B - MERGER
On August 25, 2000, Telkonet Communications, Inc ("TCI") completed an Agreement
and Plan of Reorganization ("Agreement") with Comstock Coal Company, Inc.
("Comstock") in a transaction accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. The total purchase price and carrying value of net assets acquired
of Comstock was $1. From Comstock's inception, until the date of the merger,
Comstock was an inactive corporation with no assets and liabilities. As a result
of the acquisition, there was a change in control of the public entity.
Subsequent to the date of the merger, Comstock Coal Company, Inc. changed its
name to Telkonet, Inc. ("Company"), with Telkonet Communications, Inc becoming a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Effective with the Agreement, all previously outstanding common stock, preferred
stock, options and warrants owned by former Comstock stockholders were exchanged
for an aggregate of 1,980,000 shares of Telkonet Communications, Inc.'s common
stock. The value of the stock that was issued was the historical cost of
Comstock's net tangible assets, which did not differ materially from their fair
value. The results of operations subsequent to the date of acquisition are
included in the Company's consolidated statement of losses. In accordance with
Accounting Principles Opinion No. 16, Telkonet Communications, Inc. is the
acquiring entity.
The total purchase price and carrying value of net assets acquired of Comstock
was $1. The net assets acquired were as follows:
Net Assets $ 1
Accumulated Deficit 2,643
Net Liabilities (2,642)
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$ 1
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NOTE C - DUE TO SHAREHOLDER
Significant shareholders of the Company have advanced funds to the Company for
working capital purposes. The amount of the advances at December 31, 2001 and
2000 are $7,500 and $10,000, respectively. No formal repayment terms exist.
F-12
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE D - NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable at December 31, 2001 and 2000 consists of the following:
2001 2000
---- ----
Note payable in monthly installments of interest only at 7.5% per annum,
unsecured and guaranteed by a Company shareholder. $ 150,000 $ -
Note payable in monthly installments of interest only at the prime lending rate
plus 1% unsecured and guaranteed by a Company shareholder 250,000 -
Convertible notes payable, in quarterly installments of interest only at 8%
per annum, unsecured and due three years from the date of the note with the
latest maturity November, 2004; Noteholder has the option to convert unpaid
note principal together with accrued and unpaid interest to the Company's
common stock at a rate of $.50 per share six months after issuance. 940,000 -
----------- ----------
1,340,000 -
Less: current portion (400,000) -
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$ 940,000 $ -
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Aggregate maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2001 are as follows:
Year Amount
---- ------
2002 $ 400,000
2003 -
2004 940,000
2005 -
2006 and after -
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$1,340,000
The Company incurred an aggregate of $339,447 of financing costs associated
with the placement of the convertible debentures. The costs have been
capitalized and are being amortized over a term of the convertible debentures.
Financing costs amortized in 2001 were $37,529 and have been charged to
operations.
In addition, the Company recognized the imbedded beneficial conversion feature
in the convertible debenture by allocating a portion of the proceeds equal to
the intrinsic value of that feature to additional paid in capital. The Company
recognized an aggregate of $760,620 of imbedded beneficial conversion feature
and has amortized that cost over six months after the issuance of the
debentures. Costs associated with this beneficial conversion features amortized
in 2001 were $278,213 and have been charged to interest expense in the current
year.
F-13
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE E - CAPITAL STOCK
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on November 3,
1999 under the name of Telkonet Communications, Inc. The Company is a successor
to Telkonet Communications, Inc., a company formed under the laws of the State
of Maryland ("Predecessor"). The Predecessor was an inactive corporation entity
with no significant assets or operations.
The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock , with a par value
of $.001 per share.
In January 2000, the Company issued 19,300 shares to its founders, in exchange
for costs and services, valued at $11,580.
In June 2000, the Company issued a total of 1,735 shares of common stock in a
private placement to sophisticated investors, primarily in the United States in
exchange for $644,236 net of costs and fees. In July, 2000 addition, the
Predecessor issued 190 shares of common stock in exchange for exercised warrants
at $375 per share, totaling $71,250
In August 2000, the Company issued 21,775,345 shares of common stock in
conjunction with the merger of Comstock Coal Company, Inc (Note B). In
connection with the transaction, the Company retired 21,225 shares of previously
issued Telkonet Communications, Inc common stock.
In October 2000, the Company issued 29,145 and 10,881 shares of common stock in
exchange for exercised warrants, with and exercise price of $1.00 and $0.40 per
share, respectively.
In June 2001 and August 2001, the Company issued 260,000 and 40,000 shares of
its common stock, respectively, in a private placement to sophisticated
investors in exchange for $150,000 , net of costs and fees
In 2001, the Company issued $940,000 of 8% Convertible Debentures (see Note D).
The debentures are due three years from date of issuance, and can be converted
to the Company's common stock at the rate of $.50 per share six months after
issuance.
Share amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated
statements of stockholders' equity reflect the actual share amounts outstanding
for each period presented.
F-14
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE F - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the
related prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to employees
of the Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan.
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Number Contractual Average Number Average
Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
----------- ------------ -------------- ----------- --------------
Exercise Prices:
1.00 1,055,000 10 1.00 23,334 1.00
Transactions involving options issued to employees are summarized as follows:
Weighted Average
Number of Shares Price Per Share
---------------- ---------------
Outstanding at January 1, 2000 - -
Granted 840,000 $ 1.00
Exercised - 1.00
Canceled or expired - 1.00
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Outstanding at December 31, 2000 840,000 1.00
Granted 215,000 1.00
Exercised - 1.00
Canceled or expired - 1.00
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Outstanding at December 31, 2001 1,055,000 $ 1.00
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F-15
TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE F - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted to employees during the
years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 and the weighted-average significant
assumptions used to determine those fair values, using a Black-Scholes option
pricing model are as follows:
2001 2000
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Weighted average grant date fair value per share: $ 1.15 $ 1.00
Significant assumptions (weighted-average):
Risk-free interest rate at grant date 4.25% 5.85%
Expected stock price volatility 21% 0%
Expected dividend payout - -
Expected option life-years (a) 10 10
(a) The expected option life is based on contractual expiration dates.
If the Company recognized compensation cost for the non-qualified employee stock
option plan in accordance with SFAS No. 123, the Company's pro forma net loss
and net loss per share would have been $(2,015,040) and $(0.09) in 2001 and
$(929,720) and $(0.04) in 2000, respectively.
The Company incurred costs and expenses in connection with granting certain
stock warrants and options to non-employees. These warrants and options were
granted in lieu of cash compensation for services performed and in connection
with placement of convertible debentures (see Note D).
The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the
related prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to
non-employees of the Company.
Warrants Outstanding Warrants Exercisable
-------------------- --------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Number Contractual Average Number Average
Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
----------- ------------ -------------- ----------- --------------
Exercise Prices:
$ .50 1,100,000 8 $ .50 1,100,000 $ .50
.53 184,000 3 .53 184,000 .53
1.00 4,124,665 2 1.00 4,124,665 1.00
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5,408,665 5,408,665
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TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE F - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
Transactions involving warrants issued to non-employees are summarized as
follows:
Weighted Average
Number of Shares Price Per Share
---------------- ---------------
Outstanding at January 1, 2000
Granted 1,210,572 $ 1.00
Exercised - 1.00
Canceled or expired - 1.00
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Outstanding at December 31, 2000 1,210,572 $ 1.00
Granted 5,408,665 .67
Exercised - .67
Canceled or expired (1,210,572) 1.00
------------ ---------
Outstanding at December 31, 2001 5,408,665 $ 0.78
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The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the
related prices for the shares of the Company's common stock issued to
non-employees of the Company.
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
------------------- -------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Number Contractual Average Number Average
Outstanding Life (Years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
----------- ------------ -------------- ----------- --------------
Exercise Prices:
1.00 210,751 3 1.00 210,751 1.00
.40 35,751 1 .40 35,751 .40
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246,502 246,502
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TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE F - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
Transactions involving stock options issued to non-employees are summarized as
follows:
Weighted Average
Number of Shares Price Per Share
---------------- ---------------
Outstanding at January 1, 2000 - -
Granted 286,528 $ 0.70
Exercised (40,026) .70
Canceled or expired - .70
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Outstanding at December 31, 2000 246,502 .70
Granted - -
Exercised - -
Canceled or expired - -
------------ ---------
Outstanding at December 31, 2001 246,502 $ 0.70
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The amount of the expense charged to operations in connection with granting the
warrants and options to non-employees was $550,518 and $0 during 2001 and
2000, respectively. The amount incurred in connection with placement of the
convertible debentures was $217,447 in 2001 and is included in the costs of
financing and amortized over the term of the debentures.
NOTE G - INCOME TAXES
The Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard number 109 which requires
the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future
tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or
tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are
determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of
assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which
the differences are expected to reverse. Temporary differences between taxable
income reported for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes are
insignificant.
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TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE G - INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
For income tax reporting purposes, the Company's aggregate unused net operating
losses approximate $2,900,000 which expire through 2021, subject to limitations
of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The deferred tax asset
related to the carryforward is approximately $986,000. The Company has provided
a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net operating loss benefit,
since in the opinion of management based upon the earning history of the
Company, it is more likely than not that the benefits will be realized.
Components of deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2001 are as follows:
Non Current:
Net operating loss carryforward $ 986,000
Valuation allowance (986,000)
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Net deferred tax asset $ -
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NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments
The Company leases office space on a year to year basis in Annapolis, Maryland
for its corporate offices. Rental expense charged to operations in 2001 ad 2000
was $56,911 and $37,000, respectively. Commitments for minimum rentals under
non cancelable leases at the end of 2001 are as follows:
2002 $ 58,000
2003 44,746
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$102,746
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TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
Employment and Consulting Agreements
- ------------------------------------
The Company has an employment agreement with the Company's Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to salary and benefit
provisions, the agreement includes defined commitments should the employee
terminate the employment with or without cause.
The Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors to provide
marketing and financial advisory services. The Agreements are generally for a
term of 12 months from inception and renewable automatically from year to year
unless either the Company or Consultant terminates such engagement by written
notice.
NOTE I - LOSSES PER COMMON SHARE
The following table presents the computations of basic and dilutive loss per
share:
2001 2000
---- ----
Net loss available to common shareholders $ (2,006,140) $ (929,720)
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Basic and fully diluted loss per share $ (0.09) $ (0.04)
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 21,974,439 20,891,349
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NOTE J - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the date of the financial statements, the Company re-organized its
capital structure, whereby the Company agreed to purchase 8,936,244 shares of
the Company's common stock held by the Founders and cancel certain vested
options held by the Founders to purchase the Company's common stock, in exchange
for the issuance of newly issued options to purchase 3,500,000 of the Company's
common stock. The new stock options expire in January 2012, and have an exercise
price of $1.00 per share.
Subsequent to the date of the financial statements, the Company has received an
additional $92,000 in convertible debentures (see Note D).
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TELKONET, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2001 AND 2000
NOTE K - GOING CONCERN MATTERS
The accompanying statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which
contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in
the normal course of business. As shown in the financial statements from
November 3, 1999 (date of inception of Company), the Company incurred loses from
operations of $2,969,833. This factor among others may indicate that the
Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of
time.
The Company's existence is dependent upon management's ability to develop
profitable operations and resolve it's liquidity problems. Management
anticipates the Company will attain profitable status and improve it liquidity
through the continued developing of its products, establishing a profitable
market for the Company's products and additional equity investment in the
Company. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
In order to improve the Company's liquidity, the Company is actively pursing
additional equity financing through discussions with investment bankers and
private investors. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in
its effort to secure additional equity financing.
If operations and cash flows continue to improve through these efforts,
management believes that the Company can continue to operate. However, no
assurance can be given that management's actions will result in profitable
operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems.
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