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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________.

 

Commission file number 001-31972

 

 

TELKONET, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Utah 87-0627421
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 175, Waukesha, WI 53186
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(414) 302-2299

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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 ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes x  No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x
Emerging growth company o  

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Yes o  No x

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of April 30, 2017 is 133,015,191.

 

 

 

   

 

 

TELKONET, INC.

FORM 10-Q for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

Index

 

   Page 
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   3 
      
Item 1. Financial Statements   3 
      
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited): March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016   3 
      
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited): Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016   4 
      
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited): January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017   5 
      
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited): Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 and 2016   6 
      
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)   8 
      
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   20 
      
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   26 
      
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   27 
      
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   27 
      
Item 1A. Risk Factors   27 
      
Item 6. Exhibits   27 

 

 

 

 

   

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

March 31,

2017

  

December 31,

2016

 
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $10,704,999   $791,858 
Restricted cash on deposit   900,000     
Accounts receivable, net   1,709,468    1,403,772 
Inventories   688,718    777,202 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   377,182    205,328 
Current assets of discontinued operations       7,149,971 
Total current assets   14,380,367    10,328,131 
           
Property and equipment, net   133,998    143,907 
           
Other assets:          
Deposits   10,130     
Total other assets   10,130     
           
Total Assets  $14,524,495   $10,472,038 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $1,396,481   $765,617 
Accrued liabilities and expenses   997,598    925,581 
Related party payable   48,745    97,127 
Line of credit       1,062,129 
Deferred revenues – current   207,734    184,793 
Deferred lease liability – current   4,330    3,942 
Customer deposits   226,623    165,830 
Income taxes payable   139,884     
Deferred income taxes       933,433 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations       869,604 
Total current liabilities   3,021,395    5,008,056 
           
Long-term liabilities:          
Deferred revenue - long term   147,793    120,421 
Deferred lease liability - long term   22,386    23,761 
Total long-term liabilities   170,179    144,182 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders’ Equity          
Series A, par value $.001 per share; 215 shares issued, 185 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, preference in liquidation of $1,470,367 and $1,452,114 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   1,340,566    1,340,566 
Series B, par value $.001 per share; 538 shares issued, 52 shares outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, preference in liquidation of $398,570 and $393,435 as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   362,059    362,059 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 133,015,191 and 132,774,475 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively   133,015    132,774 
Additional paid-in-capital   127,305,880    126,955,435 
Accumulated deficit   (117,808,599)   (123,471,034)
Total stockholders’ equity   11,332,921    5,319,800 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $14,524,495   $10,472,038 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
Revenues, net:          
Product  $1,810,385   $2,830,040 
Recurring   102,842    110,020 
Total Net Revenues   1,913,227    2,940,060 
           
Cost of Sales:          
Product   1,008,045    1,306,247 
Recurring   30,018    31,032 
Total Cost of Sales   1,038,063    1,337,279 
           
Gross Profit   875,164    1,602,781 
           
Operating Expenses:          
Research and development   378,456    426,814 
Selling, general and administrative   1,769,693    1,641,819 
Depreciation and amortization   9,909    7,977 
Total Operating Expenses   2,158,058    2,076,610 
           
Operating Loss   (1,282,894)   (473,829)
           
Other (Expenses) Income:          
Interest (expense), net   (10,353)   (16,196)
Total Other (Expenses)   (10,353)   (16,196)
           
Loss from Continuing Operations before Provision for Income Taxes   (1,293,247)   (490,025)
           
Provision for Income Taxes   991    625 
           
Net loss from continuing operations   (1,294,238)   (490,650)
Discontinued Operations:          
Gain from sale of discontinued operations (net of tax)   6,384,871     
Income from discontinued operations (net of tax)   571,802    610,772 
Net income attributable to common stockholders  $5,662,435   $120,122 
           
Net income (loss) per common share:          
Basic - continuing operations  $(0.01)  $(0.00)
Basic - discontinued operations  $0.05   $0.00 
Basic - net income attributable to common stockholders  $0.04   $0.00 
           
Diluted - continuing operations  $(0.01)  $(0.00)
Diluted - discontinued operations  $0.05   $0.00 
Diluted - net income attributable to common stockholders  $0.04   $0.00 
           
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding used in computing basic net loss per share   132,774,475    127,054,848 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding used in computing diluted net loss per share   133,520,471    129,335,871 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS FROM JANUARY 1, 2017 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2017

 

   Series A Preferred Stock   Series A Preferred Stock   Series B
Preferred
Stock
   Series B
Preferred
Stock
   Common   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
   Accumulated   Total
Stockholders’
 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit   Equity 
Balance at January 1, 2017   185   $1,340,566    52   $362,059    132,774,475   $132,774   $126,955,435   $(123,471,034)  $5,319,800 
                                              
Shares issued to directors                   240,716    241    35,759        36,000 
                                              
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options                           314,686        314,686 
                                              
Net income                               5,662,435    5,662,435 
                                              
Balance at March 31, 2017   185   $1,340,566    52   $362,059    133,015,191   $133,015   $127,305,880   $(117,808,599)  $11,332,921 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:          
Net income  $5,662,435   $120,122 
Less: Net income from discontinued operations   (571,802)   (610,772)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations   (6,384,871)    
Net loss from continuing operations   (1,294,238)   (490,650)
           
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to cash used in operating activities of continuing operations:          
Stock-based compensation expense   314,686    3,751 
Stock issued to directors as compensation   36,000     
Amortization of deferred financing costs       4,737 
Depreciation   9,909    7,977 
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries   17,948    7,110 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (323,644)   (316,963)
Inventories   88,484    175,669 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (171,854)   (72,394)
Deposits and other long term assets   (10,130)    
Accounts payable   131,867    (174,712)
Accrued liabilities and expenses   (74,142)   287,786 
Deferred revenue   50,313    (30,871)
Related party payable   (48,382)    
Customer deposits   60,793    (18,316)
Income tax payable   139,884     
Deferred lease liability   (987)   (606)
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities of Continuing Operations   (1,073,493)   (617,482)
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities of Discontinued Operations   517,242   527,395 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities   (556,251)   (90,087)
           
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment       (2,743)
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiary   12,431,521     
Change in restricted cash   (900,000)    
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities of Continuing Operations   11,531,521    (2,743)
           
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:          
Payments on notes payable       (53,594)
Net (payments) proceeds on line of credit   (1,062,129)   160,000 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities of Continuing Operations   (1,062,129)   106,406 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   9,913,141    13,576 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   791,858    951,249 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  $10,704,999   $964,825 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2017   2016 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
         
Cash transactions:          
Cash paid during the period for interest  $10,484   $11,684 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds       6,975 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements follows.

 

General

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”, “Telkonet”) have been prepared in accordance with Rule S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. However, the results from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated December 31, 2016 financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

 

Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Telkonet, formed in 1999 and incorporated under the laws of the state of Utah, is the creator of the EcoSmart Platform of intelligent automation solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency, comfort and analytics in support of the emerging Internet of Things (“IoT”).

 

In 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Smart Systems International (“SSI”), which was a provider of energy management products and solutions to customers in the United States and Canada and the precursor to the Company’s EcoSmart platform. The EcoSmart platform provides comprehensive savings, management reporting, analytics and virtual engineering of a customer’s portfolio and/or property’s room-by-room energy consumption. Telkonet has deployed more than a half million intelligent devices worldwide in properties within the hospitality, military, educational, healthcare and other commercial markets. The EcoSmart platform is rapidly being recognized as a leading solution for reducing energy consumption, operational costs and carbon footprints, and eliminating the need for new energy generation in these marketplaces – all while improving occupant comfort and convenience.

 

On March 28, 2017, the Company, and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company (“EthoStream”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with DCI-Design Communications LLC (“DCI”), a Delaware limited liability company, whereby DCI would acquire all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream for a base purchase price of $12,750,000. The Purchase Agreement provided that proceeds of $900,000 were to be withheld from the $12,750,000 base purchase price and placed into an escrow account to support potential indemnification obligations of up to $800,000 and net working capital adjustments of up to $100,000. Another $93,000 is classified in other current assets as a net working capital receivable. The escrow amount, net of potential claims, will be fully released after an escrow period not to exceed 12 months after closing. The assets included, among other items, certain inventory, contracts and intellectual property. DCI acquired only the liabilities provided for in the Purchase Agreement. On March 29, 2017, pursuant to the terms and the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Company closed on the sale. The income from discontinued operations (net of tax) represents the activity of EthoStream from January 1, 2017 through the date of the sale on March 28, 2017. The gain from sale of discontinued operations (net of tax) represents the gain recognized from the EthoStream selling price that was in excess of the assets sold to DCI and liabilities assumed by DCI on March 28, 2017.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Telkonet Communications, Inc., and EthoStream. The current and prior period accounts of Ethostream have been classified as discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, the condensed consolidated statement of operations and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Unless otherwise noted, all financial information in the consolidated financial statement footnotes reflect the Company’s results from continuing operations.

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Liquidity and Financial Condition

 

The Company reported a net loss of $1,294,238 from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017, had cash used in operating activities from continuing operations of $1,073,493 and had an accumulated deficit of $117,808,599. Since inception, the Company’s primary sources of ongoing liquidity for operations have come through private and public offerings of equity securities, and the issuance of various debt instruments, asset-based lending and the sale of assets.

 

On March 29, 2017, an amendment to the revolving credit facility with Heritage Bank of Commerce, a California state chartered bank (“Heritage Bank”) was executed to amend certain terms of the Loan and Security Agreement (the “Heritage Bank Loan Agreement”) following the sale of certain assets of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream. Heritage Bank amended the EBITDA compliance measurement.

 

The outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility was zero as of March 31, 2017 and the remaining available borrowing capacity was approximately $1,071,000. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.

 

On March 28, 2017, the Company and EthoStream, entered into the Purchase Agreement with DCI whereby DCI acquired all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream for a base purchase price of $12,750,000, subject to an adjustment based on the net working capital of EthoStream on the closing date of the sale transaction. The Company’s liquidity for the remainder of 2017 remains strong due to the net proceeds received from the sale of EthoStream.

 

Restricted Cash on Deposit

 

The restricted cash on deposit of $900,000 as of March 31, 2017, reflects amounts placed into an escrow account to support potential indemnification obligations of $800,000 and net working capital adjustments of $100,000 associated with the sale of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream. The escrow amount, net of potential claims, would be fully released after an escrow period not to exceed 12 months after closing.

 

Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

The Company computes earnings per share under ASC 260-10, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds to be received on exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants are used to repurchase shares of the Company at the average market price of the common shares for the year. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of the Company's outstanding stock options and warrants. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, there were 6,132,725 and 7,463,635 shares of common stock underlying options and warrants excluded due to these instruments being anti-dilutive, respectively.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States of America (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used when accounting for items and matters such as revenue recognition and allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, long-lived assets, taxes and related valuation allowance, income tax provisions, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. The Company believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10 “Income Taxes.” Under this method, deferred income taxes (when required) are provided based on the difference between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and net operating losses at the statutory rates enacted for future periods. The Company has a policy of establishing a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefits of its deferred income tax assets in the future.

 

The Company adopted ASC 740-10-25, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740-10-25 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, treatment of interest and penalties, and disclosure of such positions.

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Revenue Recognition

 

For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605-10, “Revenue Recognition” and ASC 605-10-S99 guidelines that require that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of those amounts. Assuming all conditions for revenue recognition have been satisfied, product revenue is recognized when products are shipped and installation revenue is recognized when the services are completed. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The guidelines also address the accounting for arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets.

 

Multiple-Element Arrangements (“MEAs”): The Company accounts for contracts that have both product and installation under the MEAs guidance in ASC 605-25. Arrangements under such contracts may include multiple deliverables consisting of a combination of equipment and services.  The deliverables included in the MEAs are separated into more than one unit of accounting when (i) the delivered equipment has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis, and (ii) delivery of the undelivered service element(s) is probable and substantially in the Company’s control.  Arrangement consideration is then allocated to each unit, delivered or undelivered, based on the relative selling price of each unit of accounting based first on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if it exists, second on third-party evidence (“TPE”) if it exists and on estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE or TPE exist.

 

    VSOE – In most instances, products are sold separately in stand-alone arrangements. Services are also sold separately through renewals of contracts with varying periods. The Company determines VSOE based on pricing and discounting practices for the specific product or service when sold separately, considering geographical, customer, and other economic or marketing variables, as well as renewal rates or stand-alone prices for the service element(s).

 

    TPE – If the Company cannot establish VSOE of selling price for a specific product or service included in a multiple-element arrangement, the Company uses third-party evidence of selling price. The Company determines TPE based on sales of a comparable amount of similar product or service offered by multiple third parties considering the degree of customization and similarity of product or service sold.

 

    ESP – The estimated selling price represents the price at which the Company would sell a product or service if it were sold on a stand-alone basis. When neither VSOE nor TPE exists for all elements, the Company determines ESP for the arrangement element based on sales, cost and margin analysis, as well as other inputs based on the Company’s pricing practices. Adjustments for other market and Company-specific factors are made as deemed necessary in determining ESP.

 

Under the estimated selling price method, revenue is recognized in MEAs based on estimated selling prices for all of the elements in the arrangement, assuming all other conditions for revenue recognition have been satisfied.  To determine the estimated selling price, the Company establishes the selling price for its products and installation services using the Company’s established pricing guidelines, and the proceeds are allocated between the elements and the arrangement.

 

When MEAs include an element of customer training, the Company determined it is not essential to the functionality, efficiency or effectiveness of the MEA due to its perfunctory nature in relation to the entire arrangement. Therefore the Company has concluded that this obligation is inconsequential and perfunctory. As such, for MEAs that include training, customer acceptance of said training is not deemed necessary in order to record the related revenue, but is recorded when the installation deliverable is fulfilled. Historically, training revenues have not been significant.

 

The Company provides call center support services to properties installed by the Company. The Company receives monthly service fees from such properties for its services. The Company recognizes the service fee ratably over the term of the contract. The prices for these services are fixed and determinable prior to delivery of the service. The fair value of these services is known due to objective and reliable evidence from standalone executed contracts.  The Company reports such revenues as recurring revenues. Deferred revenue includes deferrals for the monthly support service fees. Long-term deferred revenue represents support service fees to be earned or provided beginning after March 31, 2018. Revenue recognized that has not yet been billed to a customer results in an asset as of the end of the period. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there was $130,923 and $193,400 recorded within accounts receivable, respectively, related to revenue recognized that has not yet been billed.

 

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Guarantees and Product Warranties

 

The Company records a liability for potential warranty claims in cost of sales at the time of sale. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the historical ratio of claims to sales, the historical length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim, new product introductions and other factors. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for a period of one year. In the event the Company determines that its current or future product repair and replacement costs exceed its estimates, an adjustment to these reserves would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company experienced returns of approximately 1% to 2% of materials included in the cost of sales. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company recorded warranty liabilities in the amount of $93,226 and $95,540, respectively, using this experience factor range.

 

Product warranties for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

   March 31,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Beginning balance  $95,540   $66,555 
Warranty claims incurred   (18,914)   (115,120)
Provision charged to expense   16,600    144,105 
Ending balance  $93,226   $95,540 

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and statements of cash flows have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The Company reclassified $106,743 from current assets of discontinued operations to cash and cash equivalents for certain EthoStream assets not sold to DCI on March 28, 2017. The Company reclassified $150,936 from current liabilities of discontinued operations to accrued liabilities and expenses for certain EthoStream liabilities not assumed by DCI on March 28, 2017. The reclassifications were not material and had no effect on the Company’s total current assets, current liabilities or stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2016.

 

NOTE B – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The guidance for this standard was initially effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, however in August 2015 the FASB delayed the effective date of the standard for one full year. Companies will adopt the standard using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company expects to adopt ASU 2014-09 as of January 1, 2018, and continues to deliberate on the transition method.  The Company continues to evaluate if there will be any effect on the timing and pattern of revenue recognition, and additional disclosures may be required.  The Company will continue assessing the impact of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements through the date of adoption.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption, the Company expects that the ROU asset and lease liability will be recognized in the balance sheets in amounts that will be material.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). The new standard provides guidance on the classification of certain transactions in the statement of cash flows, such as contingent consideration payments made in connection with a business combination and debt prepayment or extinguishment costs. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that fiscal year. When adopted, the new guidance will be applied retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-15 on its consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE C– ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

Components of accounts receivable as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

   March 31,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Accounts receivable  $1,723,641   $1,438,345 
Allowance for doubtful accounts   (14,173)   (34,573)
Accounts receivable, net  $1,709,468   $1,403,772 

  

 

NOTE D – ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND EXPENSES

 

Accrued liabilities and expenses at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

   March 31,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
Accrued liabilities and expenses  $371,910   $223,011 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes   402,455    331,908 
Accrued sales taxes, penalties, and interest   129,885    274,869 
Accrued interest   122    253 
Product warranties   93,226    95,540 
Total accrued liabilities and expenses  $997,598   $925,581 

  

NOTE E – DEBT

 

Kross Promissory Note

 

On August 4, 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to reimburse Peter T. Kross (“Mr. Kross”), $161,075 for expenses incurred related to his successful contested proxy. Effective June 27, 2016, Mr. Kross is a director of the Company and considered a related party. On August 30, 2016, Mr. Kross accepted an unsecured promissory note (“Kross Note”) for $161,075 from the Company. The outstanding principal balance bears interest at the annual rate of 3.00%. Payment of interest and principal began on September 1, 2016 and will continue monthly on the first day of each month thereafter through and including June 1, 2017; the Company is required to pay equal monthly installments of $16,330 which includes all remaining principal and accrued interest owed by the Company to Mr. Kross under the Kross Note. The Company may prepay in advance any unpaid principal or interest due under the Kross Note without premium or penalty. The principal balance of the Kross Note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $48,745 and $97,127, respectively.

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

On September 30, 2014, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream, as co-borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Heritage Bank Loan Agreement”), with Heritage Bank of Commerce, a California state chartered bank (“Heritage Bank”), governing a new revolving credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the “Credit Facility”). Availability of borrowings under the Credit Facility from time to time is subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each multiplied by an applicable advance rate, with an overall limitation tied to the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement is available for working capital and other general business purposes. The outstanding principal balance of the Credit Facility bears interest at the Prime Rate plus 3.00%, which was 7.00% at March 31, 2017 and 6.75% at December 31, 2016. On October 9, 2014, as part of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement, Heritage Bank was granted a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of Telkonet common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.20 and expires October 9, 2021. On February 17, 2016, an amendment to the Credit Facility was executed extending the maturity date to September 30, 2018, unless earlier accelerated under the terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that place restrictions on, among other things, the incurrence of debt, granting of liens and sale of assets. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that require the Borrowers to maintain a minimum EBITDA level, measured quarterly, and a minimum asset coverage ratio, measured monthly. A violation of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such an event of default or certain other customary events of defaults, payment of any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and Heritage Bank’s commitment to extend credit under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement may be terminated. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement contains other representations and warranties, covenants, and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was zero and $1,062,129 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The remaining available borrowing capacity was approximately $1,071,000 and $107,000 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

On March 28, 2017, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DCI-Design Communications LLC (“DCI”), whereby DCI would acquire all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream. Heritage Bank had provided the Company with its consent to the sale transaction. Upon closing of the sale transaction on March 29, 2017, the entire balance outstanding on the Credit Facility was repaid. On March 29, 2017 an amendment to the Credit Facility was executed amending the quarterly and year to date EBITDA compliance measurements for 2017.

 

NOTE F – PREFERRED STOCK

 

Series A

 

The Company has designated 215 shares of preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A”). Each share of Series A is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.363 per share. On November 16, 2009, the Company sold 215 shares of Series A with attached warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,628,800 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.33 per share. The Series A shares were sold at a price per share of $5,000 and each Series A share is convertible into approximately 13,774 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.363 per share. The Company received $1,075,000 from the sale of the Series A shares. In prior years, 30 of the preferred shares issued on November 16, 2009 were converted to shares of the Company’s common stock. In a prior year, the redemption feature available to the Series A holders expired.

 

Series B

 

The Company has designated 538 shares of preferred stock as Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B”). Each share of Series B is convertible, at the option of the holder thereof, at any time, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.13 per share. On August 4, 2010, the Company sold 267 shares of Series B with attached warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,134,626 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.13 per share. The Series B shares were sold at a price per share of $5,000 and each Series B share was convertible into approximately 38,461 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.13 per share. The Company received $1,335,000 from the sale of the Series B shares on August 4, 2010.  On April 8, 2011, the Company sold 271 additional shares of Series B with attached warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,211,542 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.13 per share. The Series B shares were sold at a price per share of $5,000 and each Series B share was convertible into approximately 38,461 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.13 per share. The Company received $1,355,000 from the sale of the Series B shares on April 8, 2011. In prior years, 486 of the preferred shares issued on August 4, 2010 and April 8, 2011 were converted to shares of the Company’s common stock. In a prior year, the redemption feature available to the Series B holders expired.

 

Preferred stock carries certain preference rights as detailed in the Company’s Amended Articles of Incorporation related to both the payment of dividends and as to payments upon liquidation in preference to any other class or series of capital stock of the Company. As of March 31, 2017, the liquidation preference of the preferred stock is based on the following order: first, Series B with a preference value of $398,570, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $138,570, and second, Series A with a preference value of $1,470,367, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $545,367. As of December 31, 2016, the liquidation preference of the preferred stock is based on the following order: first, Series B with a preference value of $393,435, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $133,435, and second, Series A with a preference value of $1,452,114, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $527,114.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

NOTE G – CAPITAL STOCK

 

The Company has authorized 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock (designated and undesignated), with a par value of $.001 per share. The Company has designated 215 shares as Series A preferred stock and 538 shares as Series B preferred stock. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were 185 shares of Series A and 52 shares of Series B outstanding.

 

The Company has authorized 190,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $.001 per share. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 the Company had 133,015,191 and 132,774,475 common shares issued and outstanding.

  

NOTE H – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

 

Employee Stock Options

 

The Company maintains an equity incentive plan, (the “Plan”). The Plan was established in 2010 as an incentive plan for officers, employees, non-employee directors, prospective employees and other key persons. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a better alignment of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders.

 

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 the Plan as of March 31, 2017.

 

Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
Exercise Prices  Number
Outstanding
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
   Number
Exercisable
   Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 
$0.01 - $0.15    3,175,000    9.25   $0.14    3,175,000   $0.14 
$0.16 - $0.99    2,657,725    3.82    0.18    2,657,725    0.18 
      5,832,725    6.78   $0.16    5,832,725   $0.16 

 

Transactions involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as follows:

 

   Number of
Shares
   Weighted Average
Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2016   1,825,225   $0.28 
Granted   1,300,000    0.17 
Exercised        
Cancelled or expired   (292,500)   0.69 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   2,832,725   $0.18 
Granted   3,000,000    0.14 
Exercised        
Cancelled or expired        
Outstanding at March 31, 2017   5,832,725   $0.16 

  

 

The expected life of awards granted represents the period of time that they are expected to be outstanding. The Company determines the expected life based on historical experience with similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules, exercise patterns and pre-vesting and post-vesting forfeitures. The Company estimates the volatility of the Company’s common stock based on the calculated historical volatility of the Company’s own common stock using the trailing 24 months of share price data prior to the date of the award. The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term equal to the expected life of the award. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on the Company’s common stock and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the Company uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record share-based compensation for those awards that are expected to vest. In accordance with ASC 718-10, the Company adjusts share-based compensation for changes to the estimate of expected equity award forfeitures based on actual forfeiture experience.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

There were 3,000,000 and zero options granted and zero options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Total stock-based compensation expense in connection with options granted to employees recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $314,686 and $3,751, respectively.

 

Warrants

 

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  
Exercise Prices    

Number

Outstanding

   

Weighted Average

Remaining

Contractual Life

(Years)

   

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

   

Number

Exercisable

   

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
$ 0.18       50,000       0.65     $ 0.18       50,000     $ 0.18  
  0.20       250,000       4.52       0.20       250,000       0.20  
          300,000       3.88     $ 0.20       300,000     $ 0.20  

 

Transactions involving warrants are summarized as follows:

 

   Number of
Shares
   Weighted Average
Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2016   5,638,410   $0.20 
Issued        
Exercised   (5,211,542)   0.13 
Cancelled or expired   (126,868)   3.00 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   300,000    0.20 
Issued        
Exercised        
Cancelled or expired        
Outstanding at March 31, 2017   300,000   $0.20 

 

There were no warrants granted, exercised, cancelled or forfeited during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

NOTE I – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On August 4, 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to reimburse Peter T. Kross (“Mr. Kross”), $161,075 for expenses incurred related to his successful contested proxy. Effective June 27, 2016, Mr. Kross is a director of the Company and considered a related party. On August 30, 2016, Mr. Kross accepted an unsecured promissory note (“Kross Note”) for $161,075 from the Company. The outstanding principal balance bears interest at the annual rate of 3.0%. Payment of interest and principal began on September 1, 2016 and will continue monthly on the first day of each month thereafter through and including June 1, 2017; the Company is required to pay equal monthly installments of $16,330 which includes all remaining principal and accrued interest owed by the Company to Mr. Kross under the Kross Note. The Company may prepay in advance any unpaid principal or interest due under the Kross Note without premium or penalty. The principal balance of the Kross Note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $48,745 and $97,127, respectively.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and during the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company agreed to issue common stock in the amount of $36,000 and $72,000 to the Company’s non-employee directors as compensation for their attendance and participation in the Company’s Board of Director and committee meetings.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

On July 1, 2016, each newly elected Board of Director member, Mr. Kross, Mr. Blatt and Mr. Byrnes were granted 100,000 stock options pursuant to the Company’s Board of Director compensation plan. These options have an expiration period of ten years, vest quarterly over five years and have an exercise price of $0.19.

 

Upon execution of their employment agreements during the three months ended March 31, 2017, each Messrs. Tienor, Sobieski and Koch, was granted 1,000,000 stock options at their fair market value and were scheduled to vest over a three year period. However, pursuant to their employment agreements, the stock options vested immediately upon the sale of the Company’s subsidiary, EthoStream, in March 2017.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, Messrs. Tienor, Sobieski and Koch, earned a bonus of $29,250 resulting from the sale of the Company’s subsidiary, EthoStream, in March 2017.

 

From time to time the Company may receive advances from certain of its officers in the form of salary deferment or cash advances to meet short term working capital needs. These advances may not have formal repayment terms or arrangements. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no such arrangements.

 

NOTE J – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Office Lease Obligations

 

In October 2013, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 6,362 square feet of commercial office space in Waukesha, Wisconsin for its corporate headquarters. The Waukesha lease expires in April 2021, but was subsequently amended through April 2026 as described in Note M.

 

In January 2016, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 2,237 square feet of commercial office space in Germantown, Maryland for its Maryland employee’s. The Germantown lease was set to expire at the end of January 2017. In December 2016, the Company entered into a first amendment to the lease agreement extending the lease through the end of January 2018.

 

Commitments for minimum rentals under non-cancelable leases as of March 31, 2017 are as follows:

 

 2017 (remainder of)   $89,131 
 2018    82,155 
 2019    80,646 
 2020    82,259 
 2021    34,880 
 Total   $369,071 

 

Rental expenses charged to continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $34,020 and $39,571, respectively.

 

Litigation

 

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

Sales Tax

 

During 2012, the Company engaged a sales tax consultant to assist in determining the extent of its potential sales tax exposure. Based upon this analysis, management determined the Company had probable exposure for certain unpaid obligations, including interest and penalty, of approximately $1,100,000 including and prior to the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company has approximately $130,000 and $275,000 accrued as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

  

The Company continues to manage the liability by establishing voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) with the applicable states, which establishes a maximum look-back period and payment arrangements. However, if the aforementioned methods prove unsuccessful and the Company is examined or challenged by taxing authorities, there exists possible exposure of an additional $20,000, not including any applicable interest and penalties.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the State of Wisconsin performed a sales and use tax audit covering the period from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. The audit resulted in approximately $120,000 in additional use tax and interest. The Company appropriately accrued and expensed this amount in the consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016. The balance remaining as of March 31, 2017 is approximately $45,000.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Prior to 2017, the Company successfully executed and paid in full VDAs in thirty six states totaling approximately $765,000 and is current with the subsequent filing requirements.

 

The following table sets forth the change in the sales tax accrual as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
Balance, beginning of year  $274,869   $229,768 
Sales tax collected   89,896    452,016 
Provisions       151,000 
Interest and penalties       (3,017)
Payments   (234,880)   (554,898)
Balance, end of period  $129,885   $274,869 

 

NOTE K – BUSINESS CONCENTRATION

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, one customer represented approximately 11% of total net revenues. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, one customer represented approximately 17% of total net revenues. As of March 31, 2017, two customers accounted for approximately 24% of the Company’s net accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2016, two customers accounted for approximately 24% of the Company’s net accounts receivable.

 

Purchases from one supplier approximated $595,000, or 68%, of purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and $413,000, or 52%, of purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Total due to this supplier, net of deposits, was approximately $32,697 as of March 31, 2017, and $45,037 as of December 31, 2016.

 

NOTE L – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

In October of 2016, the Company, under the direction and authority of the Board of Directors, committed to a plan to offer for sale EthoStream, the Company’s wholly–owned High-Speed Internet Access (“HSIA”) subsidiary. As a result of this decision to sell EthoStream, the operating results of EthoStream as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 were reclassified as discontinued operations and as assets and liabilities held for sale in the consolidated financial statements as detailed in the table below. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company, and EthoStream, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with DCI-Design Communications LLC (“DCI”), a Delaware limited liability company, whereby DCI acquired all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream for a base purchase price of $12,750,000. The Purchase Agreement includes that proceeds of $900,000 are to be withheld from the $12,750,000 base purchase price and placed into an escrow account to support potential indemnification obligations of up to $800,000 and net working capital adjustments of up to $100,000. The escrow amount, net of potential claims, would be fully released after an escrow period not to exceed 12 months after closing. Another $93,000 is classified in other current assets as a net working capital receivable. The assets included, among other items, certain inventory, contracts and intellectual property.  DCI acquired only the liabilities provided for in the Purchase Agreement. On March 29, 2017, pursuant to the terms and the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Company closed on the sale.  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
         
Accounts receivable, net  $   $456,478 
Inventories       350,506 
Other current assets       12,980 
Other asset – goodwill       5,796,430 
Other asset – intangible asset, net       533,577 
Current assets of discontinued operations       7,149,971 
           
Accounts payable       465,346 
Accrued liabilities and expenses       90,187 
Deferred revenues       37,509 
Customer deposits       200,466 
Deferred lease liability       76,096 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations       869,604 
           
Net assets of discontinued operations  $   $6,280,367 

 

The following table summarizes the statements of operations information for discontinued operations.

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2017   2016 
Revenues, net:          
Product  $653,839   $716,643 
Recurring   925,837    967,403 
Total Net Revenues   1,579,676    1,684,046 
           
Cost of Sales:          
Product   424,829    481,207 
Recurring   209,179    247,003 
Total Cost of Sales   634,008    728,210 
           
Gross Profit   945,668    955,836 
           
Operating Expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative   262,034    232,895 
Depreciation and amortization   60,420    60,857 
Total Operating Expenses   322,454    293,752 
           
Income from Discontinued Operations before Provision for Income Taxes   623,214    662,084 
           
Provision for Income Taxes   51,412    51,312 
Income from Discontinued Operations (net of tax)  $571,802   $610,772 

 

The consolidated statements of cash flows do not present the cash flows from discontinued operations for investing activities or financing activities because there were no investing or financing activities associated with the discontinued operations in the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2017

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

NOTE M – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On April 5, 2017, the Company assigned its’ right, title and interest as tenant to DCI-Design Communications, LLC, for its’ rented office space in Milwaukee, Wisconsin effective March 29, 2017. The Company shall at all times and under all circumstances remain liable for rent due and the performance of all other obligations under the lease term. The lease expires in March 2020.

 

On April 7, 2017 the Company executed an amendment to its’ existing lease in Waukesha, Wisconsin to expand another 3,982 square feet, bringing the total leased space to 10,344 square feet. In addition, the lease term was extended from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2026. Commencement date for this amendment is anticipated to begin July 1, 2017 or the day following the date of substantial completion of the renovations, whichever is later. From the commencement date to April 30, 2021, base rent will increase to approximately $10,516 per month from $6,470 per month. From May 1, 2021 to the end of the lease term, base rent will increase to approximately $12,284 per month. The total incremental minimum rental commitment under this lease amendment is approximately $814,000.

 

Effective May 1, 2017, the Company entered into a commercial lease agreement. The 85 month lease, anticipated to begin May 1, 2017 or the day occupancy is delivered, whichever is later, provides for the Company to lease approximately 5,838 square feet of industrial space in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The initial base rent is approximately $1,500 per month escalating to approximately $3,400 in the seventh year. The total minimum rental commitment under this lease is anticipated to be approximately $213,000.

 

 

 

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as well as the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the US. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) April 3, 2017.

 

Business

 

Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”, “Telkonet”), formed in 1999 and incorporated under the laws of the state of Utah, is the creator of the EcoSmart Platform of intelligent automation solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency, comfort and analytics in support of the emerging Internet of Things (“IoT”).

 

In October of 2016, the Company, under the direction and authority of the Board of Directors, committed to a plan to offer for sale EthoStream LLC (“EthoStream”), it’s wholly-owned High-Speed Internet Access (“HSIA”) subsidiary. While EthoStream is one of the largest public HSIA providers in the world, providing services to more than 12.0 million users monthly across a network of approximately 1,800 locations, the Company will focus on its higher growth potential EcoSmart Platform line. As a result of this decision to sell EthoStream, the operating results of EthoStream for the periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 have been reclassified as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance sheet for the year ended December 31, 2016. The sale closed on March 29, 2017.

 

The Company’s direct sales effort targets the hospitality, education, commercial, utility and government/military markets. Taking advantage of legislation, including the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, or EISA, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act the Company is focusing its sales efforts in areas with available public funding and incentives, such as rebate programs offered by utilities for efficiency upgrades. Through the Company’s proprietary platform, technology and partnerships with energy efficiency providers, the Company’s management intends to position the Company as a leading provider of energy management solutions.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

In accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company can obtain a “safe-harbor” for forward-looking statements by identifying those statements and by accompanying those statements with cautionary statements which identify factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding strategic growth initiatives, growth opportunities and management’s expectations regarding orders and financial results for the remainder of 2017 and future periods. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and current assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those risks affecting the Company’s business as described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the current reports on Form 8-K, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other occurrences.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates significant estimates used in preparing its condensed consolidated financial statements including those related to revenue recognition and allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, long-lived and intangible asset valuations, impairment assessments, taxes and related valuation allowance, income tax provisions, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, underlying run rates and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The following are critical judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605-10, “Revenue Recognition” and ASC 605-10-S99 guidelines that require that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products delivered and the collectability of those amounts. Assuming all conditions for revenue recognition have been satisfied, product revenue is recognized when products are shipped and installation revenue is recognized when the services are completed. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The guidelines also address the accounting for arrangements that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets.

 

Multiple-Element Arrangements (“MEAs”): The Company accounts for contracts that have both product and installation under the MEAs guidance in ASC 605-25. Arrangements under such contracts may include multiple deliverables consisting of a combination of equipment and services. The deliverables included in the MEAs are separated into more than one unit of accounting when (i) the delivered equipment has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis, and (ii) delivery of the undelivered service element(s) is probable and substantially in the Company’s control. Arrangement consideration is then allocated to each unit, delivered or undelivered, based on the relative selling price of each unit of accounting based first on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if it exists, second on third-party evidence (“TPE”) if it exists and on estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE or TPE exist.

 

    VSOE – In most instances, products are sold separately in stand-alone arrangements. Services are also sold separately through renewals of contracts with varying periods. The Company determines VSOE based on pricing and discounting practices for the specific product or service when sold separately, considering geographical, customer, and other economic or marketing variables, as well as renewal rates or stand-alone prices for the service element(s).

 

    TPE – If the Company cannot establish VSOE of selling price for a specific product or service included in a multiple-element arrangement, the Company uses third-party evidence of selling price. The Company determines TPE based on sales of a comparable amount of similar product or service offered by multiple third parties considering the degree of customization and similarity of product or service sold.

 

    ESP – The estimated selling price represents the price at which the Company would sell a product or service if it were sold on a stand-alone basis. When neither VSOE nor TPE exists for all elements, the Company determines ESP for the arrangement element based on sales, cost and margin analysis, as well as other inputs based on the Company’s pricing practices. Adjustments for other market and Company-specific factors are made as deemed necessary in determining ESP.

 

Under the estimated selling price method, revenue is recognized in MEAs based on estimated selling prices for all of the elements in the arrangement, assuming all other conditions for revenue recognition have been satisfied. To determine the estimated selling price, the Company establishes the selling price for its products and installation services using the Company’s established pricing guidelines, and the proceeds are allocated between the elements and the arrangement.

 

When MEAs include an element of customer training, the Company determined it is not essential to the functionality, efficiency or effectiveness of the MEA due to its perfunctory nature in relation to the entire arrangement. Therefore the Company has concluded that this obligation is inconsequential and perfunctory. As such, for MEAs that include training, customer acceptance of said training is not deemed necessary in order to record the related revenue, but is recorded when the installation deliverable is fulfilled. Historically, training revenues have not been significant.

 

The Company provides call center support services to properties installed by the Company. The Company receives monthly service fees from such properties for its services. The Company recognizes the service fee ratably over the term of the contract. The prices for these services are fixed and determinable prior to delivery of the service. The fair value of these services is known due to objective and reliable evidence from standalone executed contracts. The Company reports such revenues as recurring revenues. Deferred revenue includes deferrals for the monthly support service fees. Long-term deferred revenue represents support service fees to be earned or provided beginning after March 31, 2018. Revenue recognized that has not yet been billed to a customer results in an asset as of the end of the period. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there was $130,923 and $193,400 recorded within accounts receivable, respectively, related to revenue recognized that has not yet been billed.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Company, see “New Accounting Pronouncements” in Note B of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

 

 

 

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Revenues

 

The table below outlines product versus recurring revenues for comparable periods:

 

    Three Months Ended 
    March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016   Variance 
                          
 Product   $1,810,385    95%   $2,830,040    96%   $(1,019,655)   -36% 
 Recurring    102,842    5%    110,020    4%    (7,178)   -7% 
 Total   $1,913,227    100%   $2,940,060    100%   $(1,026,833)   -35% 

 

Product Revenue

 

Product revenue principally arises from the sale and installation of the EcoSmart energy management platform. The EcoSmart Suite of products consists of thermostats, sensors, controllers, wireless networking products switches, outlets and a control platform.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, product revenue decreased by 36% or $1.0 million when compared to the prior year period. The hospitality market comprised $1.3 million of product sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017, a $0.7 million decrease from the prior year period. The education market sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 remained the same as the prior year period at $0.4 million, and the Multiple Dwelling Unit (“MDU”) market decreased $0.3 million from $0.4 million at March 31, 2016 to $0.1 million for the current period. The Company’s commitment to access distribution channels through resellers and value added distribution partners continued to grow. Product revenue derived from channel partners decreased by $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period.

  

Recurring Revenue

 

Recurring revenue is attributed to our call center support services. The Company recognizes revenue ratably over the service month for monthly support revenues and defers revenue for annual support services over the term of the service period. Recurring revenue consists of Telkonet’s EcoCare service and support program.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, recurring revenue decreased by nominal amount or 7% when compared to the prior year period.  

 

Cost of Sales

 

    Three Months Ended 
    March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016   Variance 
                          
 Product   $1,008,045    56%   $1,306,247    46%   $(298,202)   -23% 
 Recurring    30,018    29%    31,032    28%    (1,014)   -3% 
 Total   $1,038,063    54%   $1,337,279    45%   $(299,216)   -22% 

 

Costs of Product Sales

 

Costs of product revenue include equipment and installation labor related to EcoSmart technology. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, product costs decreased by 23% compared to the prior year. Cost of materials decreased by 29% or $0.2 million compared to the prior year period, the result of a decrease in sales. The Company’s use of outside contractors for installations decreased resulting in a $0.04 million decrease in contractor services costs. The decrease in sales resulted in a $0.06 million decrease in salary, wages and travel expense.

 

Costs of Recurring Revenue

 

Recurring costs are comprised of labor and telecommunication services for our customer service department. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, recurring costs decreased by 3% compared to the prior year period. All costs remained consistent for the comparable periods.

 

Gross Profit

 

    Three Months Ended 
    March 31, 2017   March 31, 2016   Variance 
                          
 Product   $802,340    44%   $1,523,793    54%   $(721,453)   -47% 
 Recurring    72,824    71%    78,988    72%    (6,164)   -8% 
 Total   $875,164    46%   $1,602,781    55%   $(727,617)   -45% 

 

 

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Gross Profit on Product Revenue

 

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased by 47% when compared to the prior year period. The actual gross profit percentage decreased from 54% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 to 44% for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Contributing to the decrease in margin was a 4% increase in product material costs as they related to product sales. Although the amount of product shipped decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2017, logistics salaries and benefits remained constant compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Installations costs grew 7% as a percentage of installation revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the prior year period. 

 

Gross Profit on Recurring Revenue

 

The gross profit associated with recurring revenue decreased by 8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 when compared to the prior year period. The actual gross profit percentage decreased 1% compared to the prior year period, from 72% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 to 71% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Operating Expenses

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 
    2017   2016   Variance 
                       
 Total   $2,158,058   $2,076,610   $81,448    4% 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, operating expenses increased by 4% when compared to the prior year period as outlined below.

 

Research and Development

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 
    2017   2016   Variance 
                       
 Total   $378,456   $426,814   $(48,358)   -11% 

 

Research and development costs are related to both present and future products and are expensed in the period incurred. Current research and development costs are associated with product development and integration. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, research and development costs decreased 11% when compared to the prior year period. The variance is due to an approximate $0.05 million decrease in expenditures for salaries and benefits.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

    Three Months Ended March 31, 
    2017   2016   Variance 
                       
 Total   $1,769,693   $1,641,819   $127,874    8% 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, selling, general and administrative expenses increased over the prior year period by 8%. For the three month comparison, the variance is attributed to bonus and stock options granted to certain executives for $0.4 million. These costs were offset by decreases in executive and accounting salaries and benefits of $0.08 million, director fees of $0.02 million, temporary staffing and recruiting costs of $0.05 million and sales and project management salaries, benefits and travel of approximately $0.06 million.

 

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

   

    Three Months Ended March 31, 
    2017   2016   Variance 
                       
 Total   $571,802   $610,772   $(38,970)   -6% 

 

Income from discontinued operations decreased $0.04 million or 6% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 over the prior year. For the three month comparison, $0.10 million of the variance is attributed to reduced sales revenue from the prior year. This was offset by a decrease in cost of goods sold of $0.09 million, the majority of which was salary, payroll taxes and benefits. Selling, general and administrative costs increased $0.03 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The majority of the increase was $0.03 million for commissions, salaries, payroll taxes and benefits.

 

 

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EBITDA from Continuing Operations

 

Management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community. Adjusted EBITDA provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA is one of the measures used for determining our debt covenant compliance. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period. While management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace our GAAP financial results. Adjusted EBITDA is not, and should not be considered, an alternative to net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, or any other measure for determining operating performance of liquidity, as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In assessing the overall health of its business for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company excluded items in the following general category described below:

 

· Stock-based compensation: The Company believes that because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation and the assumptions and estimates involved in those determinations, the exclusion of non-cash stock-based compensation enhances the ability of management and investors to understand the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation on our operating results. Further, the Company believes that excluding stock-based compensation expense allows for a more transparent comparison of its financial results to the previous period.
   
· Bonus paid to executives upon sale of discontinued operations: The Company does not consider the bonuses of $87,750 associated with the sale of EthoStream to be indicative of current or future operating performance. Therefore, the Company does not consider the inclusion of these costs helpful in assessing its current financial performance compared to the previous year.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS FROM

CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

  

   2017   2016 
Net loss from continuing operations  $(1,294,238)  $(490,650)
Interest expense, net   10,353    16,196 
Provision for income taxes   991    625 
Depreciation and amortization   9,909    7,977 
EBITDA – continuing operations   (1,272,985)   (465,852)
Adjustments:          
Stock-based compensation   314,686    3,751 
Bonus paid to executives upon sale of discontinued operations   87,750     
Adjusted EBITDA – continuing operations  $(870,549)  $(462,101)

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company has financed its operations since inception primarily through private and public offerings of the Company’s equity securities, the issuance of various debt instruments and asset based lending, and the sale of assets.

 

Working Capital

 

Working capital (current assets in excess of current liabilities) from continuing operations increased by $6,038,897 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 from working capital of $5,320,075 at December 31, 2016 to a working capital of $11,358,972 at March 31, 2017.

 

 

 

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Kross Promissory Note

 

On August 4, 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to reimburse Peter T. Kross (“Mr. Kross”), $161,075 for expenses incurred related to his successful contested proxy. Effective June 27, 2016, Mr. Kross is a director of the Company and considered a related party. On August 30, 2016, Mr. Kross accepted an unsecured promissory note (“Kross Note”) for $161,075 from the Company. The outstanding principal balance bears interest at the annual rate of 3.00%. Payment of interest and principal began on September 1, 2016 and will continue monthly on the first day of each month thereafter through and including June 1, 2017; the Company is required to pay equal monthly installments of $16,330 which includes all remaining principal and accrued interest owed by the Company to Mr. Kross under the Kross Note. The Company may prepay in advance any unpaid principal or interest due under the Kross Note without premium or penalty. The principal balance of the Kross Note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $48,745 and $97,127.

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

On September 30, 2014, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream, as co-borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Heritage Bank Loan Agreement”), with Heritage Bank of Commerce, a California state chartered bank (“Heritage Bank”), governing a new revolving credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the “Credit Facility”). Availability of borrowings under the Credit Facility from time to time is subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each multiplied by an applicable advance rate, with an overall limitation tied to the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement is available for working capital and other general business purposes. The outstanding principal balance of the Credit Facility bears interest at the Prime Rate plus 3.00%, which was 7.00% at March 31, 2017 and 6.75% at December 31, 2016. On October 9, 2014, as part of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement, Heritage Bank was granted a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of Telkonet common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.20 and expires October 9, 2021. On February 17, 2016, an amendment to the Credit Facility was executed extending the maturity date to September 30, 2018, unless earlier accelerated under the terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement.

 

The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that place restrictions on, among other things, the incurrence of debt, granting of liens and sale of assets. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that require the Borrowers to maintain a minimum EBITDA level, measured quarterly, and a minimum asset coverage ratio, measured monthly. A violation of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such an event of default or certain other customary events of defaults, payment of any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and Heritage Bank’s commitment to extend credit under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement may be terminated. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement contains other representations and warranties, covenants, and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was zero and $1,062,129 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The remaining available borrowing capacity was approximately $1,071,000 and $107,000 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

 

On March 28, 2017, the Company and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DCI-Design Communications LLC (“DCI”), whereby DCI acquired all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream. Heritage Bank provided the Company with its consent to the sale transaction. Upon closing of the sale transaction on March 29, 2017, the entire balance outstanding on the Credit Facility was repaid. On March 29, 2017 an amendment to the Credit Facility was executed amending the quarterly and year to date EBITDA compliance measurements for 2017.

  

Cash Flow Analysis

 

Cash used in continuing operations was $1,073,493 and $617,482 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of March 31, 2017, our primary capital needs included costs incurred to increase energy management sales, inventory procurement, funding performance bonds and managing current liabilities. The working capital changes during the three months ended March 31, 2017 were primarily related to an approximate $324,000 increase in accounts receivable, offset by a $88,000 decrease in inventory and a $74,000 decrease in accrued liabilities and expenses and a $132,000 increase in accounts payable. The working capital changes during the three months ended March 31, 2016 were primarily related to an approximately $317,000 increase in accounts receivable, offset by a $175,000 decrease in inventory and a $175,000 increase in accrued liabilities and expenses. Accounts receivable fluctuates based on the negotiated billing terms with customers and collections. We purchase inventory based on forecasts and orders, and when those forecasts and orders change, the amount of inventory may also fluctuate. Accounts payable fluctuates with changes in inventory levels, volume of inventory purchases, and negotiated supplier and vendor terms.

 

Cash provided by investing activities was $11,531,521 and cash used in investing activities was $2,743 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the cash provided by investing activities reflects the proceeds less adjustments associated with the sale of the assets and certain liabilities of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company purchased approximately $2,743 of computer equipment.

 

 

 

 

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Cash used in financing activities was $1,062,129 and cash provided by financing activities was $106,406 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement for the Company’s line of credit included the Company and EthoStream, as co borrowers. Upon closing the EthoStream sale transaction on March 29, 2017, the entire balance outstanding on the Credit Facility, $1,062,129 was repaid.

 

The increase in cash borrowed from the line of credit was $160,000 and cash used in financing activities to repay indebtedness was $53,594 during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

We are working to manage our current liabilities while we continue to make changes in operations to improve our cash flow and liquidity position.

 

Management expects that global economic conditions, in particular the decreasing price of energy, along with competition will continue to present a challenging operating environment through 2017; therefore working capital management will continue to be a high priority for 2017. The Company’s estimated cash requirements for our operations for the next 12 months is not anticipated to differ significantly from our present cash requirements for our operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no material off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Acquisition or Disposition of Property and Equipment

 

The Company does anticipate significant purchases of property or equipment during the next twelve months. The amended and expanded Waukesha, Wisconsin lease will require furniture, shelving, computer equipment and peripherals to be used in the Company’s day-to-day operations.

  

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

 

As of March 31, 2017, the Company performed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Management has identified control deficiencies regarding the lack of segregation of duties due to the limited size of the Company’s accounting department, a failure to implement adequate internal control over financial reporting including in our IT general control environment, and the need for a stronger internal control environment particularly in our financial reporting and close process. We lack sufficient personnel resources and technical accounting and reporting expertise to appropriately address certain accounting and financial reporting matters in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. We did not have an adequate process or appropriate controls in place to support the accurate reporting of our financial results and disclosures on our Form 10-Q. Management of the Company believes that these material weaknesses are due to the small size of the Company’s accounting staff. The small size of the Company’s accounting staff may prevent adequate controls in the future, such as segregation of duties, due to the cost/benefit of such remediation. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business.  Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

 

There have been no material changes to risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 in response to Item 1A of Form 10-K.

 

Item 6.  Exhibits.

  

Exhibit Number  Description Of Document
 31.1  Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jason L. Tienor
 31.2  Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Richard E. Mushrush
 32.1  Certification of Jason L. Tienor pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 32.2  Certification of Richard E. Mushrush pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 101.INS  XBRL Instance Document
 101.SCH  XBRL Schema Document
 101.CAL  XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
 101.DEF  XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
 101.LAB  XBRL Label Linkbase Document
 101.PRE  XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

Telkonet, Inc.

Registrant

     
Date: May 15, 2017 By: /s/ Jason L. Tienor
    Jason L. Tienor
    Chief Executive Officer
    (principal executive officer)
 

Date: May 15, 2017 By: /s/ Richard E. Mushrush
    Richard E. Mushrush
    Chief Financial Officer
    (principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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