UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 June 30, 2017
OR
¨ 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 000-55237
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
| 46-1294868 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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3395 Cheyenne Ave. #111 N. Las Vegas, NV. |
| 89032 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Telephone: (702) 685-9524
(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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes 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 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, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's common stock was 90,969,860 as of August 23, 2017.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER,
INC. FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER
ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Quarterly Report") contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "will," "should," "can have," "likely," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies, plans to repurchase shares of our common stock, or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward- looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including:
We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. For the discussion of these risks and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements, please refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2016 ("Annual Report"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 8, 2017, and "Part II Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Quarterly Report. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
· changes in or new government regulations or increased enforcement of the same, · unavailability of desirable acquisitions, inability to complete them or inability to integrate them, · increased costs, including from increased raw material or energy prices, · changes in general worldwide economic or political conditions, · adverse publicity or negative consumer perception regarding solar investments, · issues with obtaining raw materials of adequate quality or quantity, · litigation and claims, including product liability, intellectual property and other types, · disruptions from or following acquisitions, including the loss of customers, · increased competition, · slow or negative growth in the solar power industry, · the loss of key personnel or the inability to manage our operations efficiently, · problems with information management systems, manufacturing efficiencies and operations, · insurance coverage issues, · the volatility of the stock market generally and of our stock specifically, · increases in the cost of borrowings or unavailability of additional debt or equity capital, or both, or fluctuations in foreign currencies and · interruption of business or negative impact on sales and earnings due to acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, bio-terrorism, civil unrest and other factors outside of our control.
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Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. | ||||||||
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
| $ | 85,730 |
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| $ | 571 |
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Accounts Receivable, net of allowance for bad debts |
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| 23,495 |
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| 6,784 |
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Accounts receivable, related party |
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| 1,163,053 |
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| 623,650 |
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Inventory |
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| 57,299 |
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Total current assets |
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| 1,329,577 |
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| 631,005 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation |
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| 240,643 |
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| 274,429 |
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Intangible asset, net of amortization |
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| 27,168 |
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| 70,970 |
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Deposits |
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| 5,000 |
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| 5,000 |
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Total Assets |
| $ | 1,602,388 |
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| $ | 981,404 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable, related party |
| $ | 995,637 |
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| $ | 631,692 |
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Accounts payable |
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| 165,417 |
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| 57,983 |
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Accrued interest, related party |
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| 123,063 |
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| 73,587 |
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Accrued interest |
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| 11,623 |
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| 2,280 |
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Amounts due officers and shareholder |
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| 307,725 |
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| 173,975 |
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Short term notes payable to officer |
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| 56,874 |
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| 53,154 |
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Convertible note payable, related party |
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| 97,587 |
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| - |
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Convertible note payable, net of discounts |
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| 479,577 |
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| 51,795 |
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Derivative liability |
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| 854,000 |
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| - |
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Total current liabilities |
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| 3,091,503 |
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| 1,044,466 |
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Convertible note payable, related party, net of discounts |
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| 85,388 |
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Total liabilities |
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| 3,161,503 |
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| 1,129,854 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) |
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Shareholders’ deficit: |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized; 35,071,862 , shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and 205,096 at September 30, 2016 |
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| 35,072 |
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| 205 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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| 7,891,218 |
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| 1,667,733 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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| (9,415,405 | ) |
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| (1,816,388 | ) |
Total shareholders’ deficit |
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| (1,489,115 | ) |
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| (148,450 | ) |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ deficit |
| $ | 1,602,388 |
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| $ | 981,404 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements |
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For the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
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Revenue |
| $ | 184,749 |
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| $ | 140,942 |
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| $ | 559,650 |
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| $ | 473,442 |
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Cost of revenue |
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| 144,000 |
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| 132,048 |
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| 470,395 |
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| 424,255 |
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Gross profit |
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| 40,749 |
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| 8,894 |
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| 89,255 |
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| 49,187 |
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Operating expenses: |
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General and administrative |
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| 201,119 |
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| 40,914 |
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| 412,784 |
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| 234,346 |
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Depreciation and Amortization |
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| 25,863 |
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| 30,248 |
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| 77,589 |
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| 84,608 |
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Total operating expenses |
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| 226,982 |
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| 71,162 |
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| 490,373 |
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| 318,954 |
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Operating loss |
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| (186,233 | ) |
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| (62,268 | ) |
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| (401,118 | ) |
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| (269,767 | ) |
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Other expenses |
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Interest |
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| 76,430 |
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| (248,425 | ) |
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| 156,399 |
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| (451,886 | ) |
Loss on settlement of debt |
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| 0 |
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| 6,227,500 |
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Change in derivative liability |
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| 700,800 |
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| 814,000 |
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| 777,230 |
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| (248,425 | ) |
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| 7,197,899 |
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| (451,886 | ) |
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Net (loss) |
| $ | (590,997 | ) |
| $ | (310,693 | ) |
| $ | (7,599,017 | ) |
| $ | (721,653 | ) |
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Per share information - basic and fully diluted: |
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| 27,655,096 |
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| 209,033,335 |
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| 11,653,799 |
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| 146,920,018 |
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Net (loss) per share |
| $ | 0.02 |
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| $ | 0.00 |
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| $ | (0.65 | ) |
| $ | 0.00 |
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See the accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements |
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Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. | ||||||||
For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 | ||||||||
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Net cash used in operating activities |
| $ | (221,915 | ) |
| $ | (131,966 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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Advances made on loans receivable |
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| (3,650 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities |
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| (3,650 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Loan fees |
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| (6,797 | ) |
Payments paid on amounts due to stockholder |
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| (75,000 | ) |
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Proceeds from short-term loan payable to officer |
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| 3,720 |
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| 20,006 |
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Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt |
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| 378,354 |
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| 127,000 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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| 307,074 |
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| 140,209 |
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Net increase in cash |
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| 85,159 |
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| 4,593 |
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Cash at beginning of period |
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| 571 |
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| 60 |
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Cash at end of period |
| $ | 85,730 |
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| $ | 4,653 |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures | ||||||||
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Interest paid |
| $ | 82,164 |
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| $ | 321,916 |
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Taxes paid |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 0 |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities | ||||||||
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Payment of convertible note to MDI through netting of accounts payable to MDI and accounts receivable from MDI. |
| $ | 0 |
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| $ | 135,215 |
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Conversion of convertible note payable and accrued interest to common stock |
| $ | 4,650 |
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| $ | 103,240 |
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Debt discount on convertible notes payable |
| $ | 13,500 |
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| $ | 498,506 |
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Consulting fees payable to officers and shareholder exchanged for convertible notes payable |
| $ | 25,000 |
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| $ | 158,141 |
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Convertible notes payable to officers exchanged for common stock |
| $ | 25,000 |
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| $ | 158,141 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements |
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Throughout this report, the terms “our”, “we”, “us” and the “Company” refer to Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. at June 30, 2017 and 2016 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements, instructions to Form 10-Q, and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 2016. In management’s opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation to make our financial statements not misleading have been included. The results of operations for the periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The September 30, 2016 balance sheet has been derived from our audited financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2016.
Renewable Energy and Power (the Company or REAP) was incorporated on October 15, 2012, under the laws of the State of Nevada, for the purpose of conducting all legal business.
The Company is engaged in the business of new and retrofit applications for LED lighting and innovative solar electrical generation. The LED products will lower the use of electrical power, lower maintenance costs for users and extend the useful life of lighting fixtures.
The solar process will greatly increase the conversion of heat to electricity, and is patterned after technology that has been used in space exploration for many years.
Note 2. Going Concern
The Company has begun principal operations and, as is common with a start-up company, the Company has had recurring losses during its early stage. These unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which presumes the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of operations. The application of the going concern basis is dependent upon the Company achieving profitable operations to generate sufficient cash flows to fund continued operations, or, in the absence of adequate cash flows from operations, obtaining additional financing. The Company has reported losses from operations for the three months ending June 30, 2017 and 2016 of $186,233 and $62,268 respectively and for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 of $401,118 and $269,767 respectively. Renewable Energy and Power has an accumulated deficit of $9,415,405 as at June 30, 2017. This raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts and settlement of the liability amounts shown in the accompanying balance sheets is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, which in turn is dependent upon the Company's ability to succeed in its future operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
Management continues to review operations in order to identify additional strategies designed to generate cash flow, improve the Company's financial position, and enable the timely discharge of the Company's obligations. If management is unable to identify sources of additional cash flow in the short term, it may be required to further reduce or limit operations.
Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts receivable
The Company grants credit, generally without collateral. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and believes that its customer acceptance, billing and collection policies are adequate to minimize potential credit risk. The Company has not incurred any credit losses to date. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts that is based upon a review of outstanding receivables, historical collection information, and existing economic conditions. The allowance for bad debt is $0 at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.
Fair Value Measurement
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), provides a comprehensive framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures which are required about fair value measurements. Specifically, ASC 820 sets forth a definition of fair value and establishes a hierarchy prioritizing the inputs to valuation techniques, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable value inputs. ASC 820 defines the hierarchy as follows:
| Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded instruments with quoted prices, such as equities listed on the New York Stock Exchange. |
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| Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, but are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date. The types of assets and liabilities in Level 2 are typically either comparable to actively traded securities or contracts or priced with models using highly observable inputs. |
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| Level 3 - Significant inputs to pricing that are unobservable as of the reporting date. The types of assets and liabilities included in Level 3 are those with inputs requiring significant management judgment or estimation, such as complex and subjective models and forecasts used to determine the fair value of financial transmission rights. |
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Our financial instruments consist of accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and convertible and term debt. The carrying value of our financial instruments approximates their fair value due to their relative short maturities and the nature of the debt.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We do not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks. We evaluate all of our financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the statements of operations. For stock-based derivative financial instruments, we used a Black Scholes valuation model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period. Derivative liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement or conversion of the instrument could be required within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
Revenue recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from sales at the time the products are shipped, the price is determinable, the customers are invoiced and payment is reasonably assured. Invoices are due on a net 30 day basis. Shipping and handling costs are billed to customers and netted against shipping and handling expenses incurred by the Company, which are included in cost of revenues. Most of the Company's sales are to Multichip Display, Inc. (MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. ), a shareholder of the Company. See Note 6.
Research and Development Costs
Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvement are charged to expense as incurred. During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, research and development costs totaled $18,957 and $4,824, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $31,277 and $19,778, respectively.
Rent Expense
We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the reasonably assured lease term as defined in ASC Topic 840, Leases (“ASC 840”). During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, rent expense was $34,840 and $12,823, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $65,485 and $73,639 respectively.
Earnings per common share
The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC Topic 205 "Earnings per Share." ASC Topic 205 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. At JUNE 30, 2017 and 2016 any equivalents would have been anti-dilutive as we had losses for the periods then ended.
Recent pronouncements
During the period ended June 30, 2017 and through August 23, 2017, there were several additional new accounting pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe the adoption of any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No.2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard provides a single set of guidelines for revenue recognition to be used across all industries and requires additional disclosures. It is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This standard permits early adoption, but not before December 15, 2016, and permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on our financial position and results of operations, as well as our selected transition method. Based on our preliminary assessment, we believe the new standard will not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations, as we do not expect to change the manner or timing of recognizing revenue on a majority of our revenue transactions. We recognize revenue on sales to customers and distributors upon satisfaction of our performance obligations when the goods are shipped. For consignment sales, we recognize revenue when the goods are pulled from consignment inventory.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) The standard requires all leases that have a term of over 12 months to be recognized on the balance sheet with the liability for lease payments and the corresponding right-of-use asset initially measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid over the term. Recognition of the costs of these leases on the income statement will be dependent upon their classification as either an operating or a financing lease. Costs of an operating lease will continue to be recognized as a single operating expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs for a financing lease will be disaggregated and recognized as both an operating expense (for the amortization of the right-of-use asset) and interest expense (for interest on the lease liability). This standard will be effective for our interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2019, and must be applied on a modified retrospective basis to leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the timing of adoption and the potential impact of this standard on our financial position, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our results of operations.
Note 4. Property Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 consist of the following:
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Manufacturing Equipment |
| $ | 442,992 |
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| $ | 450,500 |
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Less: Accumulated depreciation |
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| (202,349 | ) |
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| (176,071 | ) |
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| $ | 240,643 |
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| $ | 274,429 |
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We recorded depreciation expense related to these assets of $11,262 and $13,602 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $33,786 and $40,806 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Note 5. Intangible Assets
As of June 30, 2017, and September 30, 2016, intangible assets consist of the following:
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| 2016 |
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Purchased designs and manufacturing specifications |
| $ | 280,385 |
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| $ | 292,010 |
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Less: Accumulated amortization |
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| (253,217 | ) |
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| (221,039 | ) |
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| $ | 27,168 |
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| $ | 70,970 |
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Amortization expense for the three ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $14,601 and $11,625, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $43,803 and $34,875 respectively.
The Company estimates its amortization expense related to these assets will approximate $15,000 for the remainder of the year ending September 30, 2017 and $12,600 for the year ending September 30, 2018.
Note 6. Related Party Transactions
Parties, which can be a corporation or an individual, are considered to be related if we have the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Companies are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.
A customer of the Company, Multichip Display, Inc. (“MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC.”) is owned by a minority shareholder (1,000 shares or 0.029%) of the Company at June 30, 2017. In addition, MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. owns 2,165 shares or 0.0617%. The total direct and indirect ownership of the Company’s common stock by MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. is 0.090% at June 30, 2017.
The Company has an exclusive contract to manufacture products under contract from MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. will be the sales agent for certain government and private company contracts; the Company manufactures products based on bid prices as agreed between the parties. The Company has also agreed to purchase parts from MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. As part of the agreement, MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. has agreed to support the operations of the Company through December 31, 2017. MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. is both a significant customer and significant vendor of the Company. For the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, almost all of the Company's sales and accounts receivable resulted from transactions with MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. See related party transactions below.
Nine months ending : |
| June 30, 2017 |
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| June 30, 2016 |
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Sales to MD I |
| $ | 554,739 |
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| $ | 464,992 |
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Receivables from MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. |
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| 1,163,053 |
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| 494,666 |
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Inventory bought from MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. |
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| 430,502 |
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| 396,300 |
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Accounts Payable to MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. * |
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| 995,637 |
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| 292,617 |
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Accrued Interest due to MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. |
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| 123,063 |
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| 65,646 |
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Convertible note due to MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. |
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| 109,785 |
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| 60,992 |
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* Includes borrowings to pay for direct labor.
Accounts receivable and account payable with MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. have a net balance feature in the contract.
In prior periods, the Company acquired designs and technology for the light emitting diode manufacture from MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. totaling $250,000 through the issuance of a convertible note payable. The Company obtained an appraisal of intangibles dated October 25, 2012 to determine the fair market value which approximated the cost. The convertible note payable bears an interest rate of 8% and matured on December 31, 2014. On October 29, 2015, the maturity date was extended to December 31, 2016. A new note was written in December 2016 which extends the agreement to December 31, 2017. The rate of conversion is $0.001 per share and is convertible at the option of the lender. If the lender converts, all accrued interest is forfeited. The note balance outstanding is $109,785 and $109,875 at June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Accrued interest payable is $123,063 and $73,672 at June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2017 we issued 25,000,000 shares of our common stock to officers and directors as payment for accrued salaries. The price was $0.001, the par value of the shares.
These issuance of securities were made in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) for transaction of an issuer not involving a public offering.
In addition to the above described related party transactions, the Company incurred $152,612 and $12,250 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $257,231 and $41,165 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, consulting fees which are payable to three officers and to two shareholders of the Company. Consulting fees payable to these officers and shareholders at June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $377,725 and $194,136 respectively.
Also in prior periods a shareholder paid certain professional fees incurred by Company. The amount due to the shareholder at June 30, 2017 and 2016 was $49,110. This amount is also included in the figures immediately above.
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Short-term loan payable to officer
During the year ended September 30, 2016, an officer advanced the Company $27,253. The payable to the officer totaled $56,874 and $25,901 at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 respectively.
During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, an officer of the Company was repaid $2,000 and $9050, respectively, and $2,000 and $3,000, for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The balance due to the officer was $56,874 at June 30, 2017.
Note 7. Convertible Note Payable
There was a series of convertible loans taken out during the year which were generally one year term with interest rates from 9% to 12.5% and a conversion provision that allowed the lenders to convert the debt to common stock at a ratio based on the lowest market trading price of the stock during the prior 20-day period. Outstanding balance due on these note is $95,126 at September 30, 2016.
On October 21, 2016, the Company issued a 12.5% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $40,000. This note matures on October 21, 2017 and is convertible at 50% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $38,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On December 28, 2016, the Company issued an 8% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $118,568 to MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. and is convertible at the common stock par value of $0.001 per share. This note matures on December 31, 2017.
On March 3, 2017, a 10% convertible debenture for $68,126 matured and is in default.
On March 20, 2017 the Company issued 1,200,000 of unrestricted common stock for conversion of $1,200 dollars of the $68,126 convertible debenture, leaving a balance of $66,926 due.
The company converted existing convertible debentures to new issue common stock, repurchased issued stock, paid off a convertible note and borrowed new convertible debt subsequent to the end of the quarter. When the note was converted 1,250,000 of unrestricted common stock was issued for $1,250 dollars of a $11,613 convertible debenture, leaving a balance of $10,363 due. This stock was subsequently purchased for $75,000 and the stock issued was cancelled.
On April 3, 2017 the Company issued a 12% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $78,000. This note matures on January 15, 2018 and is convertible at 58% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $75,000 in net proceeds which the Company used for general working capital.
On April 6, 2017 the Company issued 1,200,000 of unrestricted common stock for conversion of $1,200 dollars of the $66,926 convertible debenture, leaving a balance of $64,525 due.
On April 12, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $30,000. This note matures on April 12, 2018 and is convertible at 50% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $25,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On April 28, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $45,000. This note matures on April 28, 2018 and is convertible at 50% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $45,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On May 10, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $55,000. This note matures on May 10, 2018 and is convertible at 50% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $50,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On May 31, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $53,000. This note matures on May 15, 2018 and is convertible at 58% of the Average of the lowest 2 trading days trading price for the 15 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $50,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On June 26, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $110,000. This note matures on December 26, 2017 and is convertible at 58% of the lowest trading price for the 20 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $100,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
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Note 8. Derivatives
The valuation of our embedded derivatives and warrant derivatives are determined primarily by the multinomial distribution (Lattice) model. An embedded derivative is a derivative instrument that is embedded within another contract, which under the convertible note (the host contract) includes the right to convert the note by the holder, certain default redemption right premiums and a change of control premium (payable in cash if a fundamental change occurs). In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815, Derivatives and Hedging, as amended, these embedded derivatives are marked-to-market each reporting period, with a corresponding non-cash gain or loss charged to the current period. A warrant derivative liability is also determined in accordance with ASC 815. Based on ASC 815, warrants which are determined to be classified as derivative liabilities are marked-to-market each reporting period, with a corresponding non-cash gain or loss charged to the current period. The practical effect of this has been that when our stock price increases so does our derivative liability and resulting in a non-cash loss charge that reduces our earnings and earnings per share. When our stock price declines, we record a non-cash gain, increasing our earnings and earnings per share. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, there exists a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
· | Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date. |
· | Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly observable for the asset or liability or indirectly observable through corroboration with observable market data. |
· | Level 3 - Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability only used when there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. |
This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value.
To determine the fair value of our embedded derivatives, management evaluates assumptions regarding the probability of certain future events. Other factors used to determine fair value include our period end stock price, historical stock volatility, risk free interest rate and derivative term. The fair value recorded for the derivative liability varies from period to period. This variability may result in the actual derivative liability for a period either above or below the estimates recorded on our consolidated financial statements, resulting in significant fluctuations in other income (expense) because of the corresponding non-cash gain or loss recorded. The following assumptions were used in determining the fair value at June 30, 2017.
Expected remaining life (in years) |
| 0.31 - 0.82 |
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| 204-364 | % | |
Risk Free interest rate |
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| 1.03 | % |
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| - |
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Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases office space under a non-cancellable lease, which expires August 31, 2020 at a monthly rate of $7,205.
Fiscal Year Ending September 30 |
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2017 (remaining balance) |
| $ | 19,394 |
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2018 |
| $ | 39,952 |
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2019 |
| $ | 41,151 |
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2020 |
| $ | 38,756 |
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Note 10. Shareholders’ Deficit
During February 2017, the Company authorized a reverse stock split in the ratio of one new share issued for every two thousand shares owned prior to the split. Fractional shares were rounded up to the next higher whole share. The share amounts have been adjusted to retroactively reflect the stock split throughout the financial statements.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2017 the Company issued 25,000,000 shares of our Common stock in payment of a note issued for accrued salaries to four individuals. The stock was issued at par value. The portion of the note converted was in the amount of $25,000.
The value of the common at the date of conversion, March 31, 2017 was $0.3994 per share, based on the closing trading price on that day. Accordingly, the Company recognized a loss on the payment of the debt of $6,227,500.
In addition to the Company issued 1,200,000 and 1,250,000 to the holders of convertible notes.
Note 11. Interest Expense
Interest expense includes direct interest of $76,430 and $ (248,425) for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $156,399 and $(451,886) for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, calculated based on the interest rates stated in our various debt instruments.
In addition, interest expense includes non-cash amortization of the debt discount of $25,815 and $0 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively and $62,612 and $0 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Note 12. Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in interim periods in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). We have determined an estimated annual effective tax rate. The rate will be revised, if necessary, as of the end of each successive interim period during our fiscal year to our best current estimate. As of June 30, 2017, the estimated effective tax rate for the year will be zero.
There are open statutes of limitations for taxing authorities in federal and state jurisdictions to audit our tax returns from 2009 through the current period. Our policy is to account for income tax related interest and penalties in income tax expense in the statement of operations. There have been no income tax related interest or penalties assessed or recorded.
ASC 740 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. This pronouncement also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we did not have any interest and penalties associated with tax positions. As of June 30, 2017, we did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.
Note 13. Business Segments
The company operates is a single manufacturing business segment which creates LED light assemblies used in commercial lighting and flat panel display products.
Note 14. Subsequent Events
On July 7, 2017 the Company issued a 10% Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $53,000. This note matures on May 15, 2018 and is convertible at 58% of the Average of the lowest 2 trading days trading price for the 15 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $50,000 in net proceeds from this transaction which the Company used for general working capital.
On July 11, 2017 the Company issued an 8 % Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate amount of $250,000 which will fund in 5 tranches of $45,000 each. This note matures on May 10, 2018 and is convertible at 55% of the lowest trading price for the 25 days prior to the conversion date. The Company received $43,000 in net proceeds from the 1st tranche transaction which the Company used for general working capital and expects to receive 4 additional tranches of $43,000 each every 30 days.
In the period from June 30, 2017 to August 23, 2017 there has been the following stock transactions:
Balance at June 30, 2017 |
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| 35,071,862 |
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Issued for Debt Conversion |
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| 12,397,998 |
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Issued Reduction of liabilities |
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| 45,000,000 |
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Purchased and retired |
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| 1,500,000 |
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Ending balance August 23, 2017: |
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| 90,969,860 |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following management discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in connection with the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Readers are cautioned that the following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with the "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" appearing at the beginning of this Quarterly Report.
The information contained in Item 7 contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results may materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties set forth in this report. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual results will not be different from expectations expressed in this report.
We desire to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This filing contains a number of forward- looking statements, which reflect management's current views and expectations with respect to our business, strategies, products, future results and events, and financial performance. All statements made in this filing other than statements of historical fact, including statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments which management expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements related to distributor channels, volume growth, revenues, profitability, new products, adequacy of funds from operations, statements expressing general optimism about future operating results, and non- historical information, are forward looking statements. In particular, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "may" variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements, and their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from historical results as well as those expressed in, anticipated, or implied by these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events or circumstances.
Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations and projections about future events, are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions (including those described below), and apply only as of the date of this filing. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks to be discussed in our Annual Report on form 10- K and in the press releases and other communications to shareholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors which may affect our business. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Overview
We were incorporated in Nevada in October 15, 2012 and maintain our principal executive offices at 3395 W. Cheyenne Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89032. For convenience in this report, the terms "Company," "Renewable," "REAP," "we" and "us" may be used to refer to Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. except where indicated otherwise. Our telephone number is (702) 685-9524.
Company Overview
Mission Statement of Renewable Energy and Power Inc.: Provide investors with products expanding markets.
Renewable Energy and Power Inc. plans to provide renewable energy that is competitive with fossil fuels by employing proprietary new technologies, and combining them with existing solar and wind power generation and LED lighting. At this time, all solar and wind power energy products are in development and none have been delivered to a customer.
Renewable Energy and Power is a combination of two synergistic:
Solar Hybrid (Sol-Hy) (All products in development at this time)
LED Lites USA
These two divisions operating together within REAP create a synergistic effect for providing green energy. Both companies will function in international markets that are in vigorous growth stages of development, with long-term prospects in both the USA and international markets such as Germany, Spain and possibly South America. Within the USA, solar components are driven by federal and state legislation with tax incentives which vary by state and time.
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Solar Hybrid (Sol-Hy)
The primary technology of Solar Hybrid, trade name Sol-Hy, is in solar energy concentration and conversion to electricity. A proprietary holographic lens structure, optical light guide, multi-junction semiconductor, and licensing of patented interconnect technology enables Sol-Hy to offer more efficient collection of solar energy than most existing conventional technologies. These patented processes increase solar cell interconnect reliability, providing higher electrical efficiency and significant production cost savings while conserving expensive semiconductor materials. The Company has licensed a number of patents for this process, and will file proprietary patents on developing technology as well as trademarks, trade names and copyrights.
Sol-Hy's competitive advantages in this field include:
A product in development in multi-junction solar panel that uses a technology developed for space satellites which outputs twice the power in the same amount of space as multi-crystalline silicon solar panel competitors. The core technology has been proven for years in space satellites and is now ready for wide-spread general power generation. REAP is actively developing a solar panel utilizing this technology and expects to be in limited production by 4th quarter 2016.
Solar cell efficiencies vary from 6% for amorphous silicon-based solar cells to 44.0% with multiple-junction production cells and 44.4% with multiple dies assembled into a hybrid package.[11][12] Solar cell energy conversion efficiencies for commercially available multi-crystalline Si solar cells are around 15%.
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[11]-"Solar Junction Breaks Concentrated Solar World Record with 43.5% Efficiency". Cnet.com. [12]- Green, M.A. (2003).Third Generation Photovoltaics. Springer-Verlag. ISBN3-540-26562-7.
The foundational intellectual property is protected and will continue to be built upon to maintain a competitive edge. REAP has licensed the patents listed below to enable it to produce multi-junction solar cell products and feels that the purchased and licensed technologies are important in providing a secure basis for this development effort.
U.S. Patent Number 7,215,025
U.S. Patent Number 7,205,635
U.S. Patent Number 7,205,181
U.S. Patent Number 6,982,475
U.S. Patent Number 6,753,208
The key to Solar Hybrid's success will be the performance and reliability of its panels. All of our products and their components will be rigorously tested to stringent industry standards. Our products are being designed to meet or exceed reliability and life-cycle viability for industry approval under the Energy Star criteria; however these products have not been tested or approved by the authorized agencies at this time. Certification by Underwriter Labs (UL) and other certification organizations are in process and the corporate ground work for ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications are underway. These certification guarantees and underwriting will allow worldwide product distribution and installation once completed. Time for initial completion of UL and ISO is currently set for second quarter of 2018.
LED Lites USA
LED Lites USA is in the business of producing and marketing LED (Light Emitting Diode) light fixtures and components for both the residential and commercial markets. LED lighting is a green technology that consumes far less energy and requires much less maintenance than competing lighting technologies, making it highly competitive for both retrofit and new lighting systems.
LED Lites USA has started a sales campaign utilizing E-Bay, Amazon and social media to expand the sales and distribution of its lighting products. It has also increased the product offering and is publishing a catalog which can be viewed at the www.ledlitesusa.com website under the Flip Catalog tab.
Federal and State Legislation and Federal and State Tax Benefits are driving the LED lighting market not just in the United States but all over the world.
Federal Legislation includes the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 passed December 2007, confirmed July 15, 2011, requiring phasing out low efficiency incandescent lighting starting in the year 2012 in favor of CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) bulbs and other high Lumen per Watt technologies. But CFL is at best an interim solution, far less efficient and more toxic (using mercury) than LED lighting which can be expected to be the lighting of choice as costs come down with the expansion of the market.
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The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 offers tax incentives to energy-efficient commercial buildings. Any building that can cut its lighting power density by 25-50 percent is eligible to receive a tax reduction of 60 cents per square foot. By converting to LED bulbs, companies can reduce their electricity consumption for lighting by 60 percent. Not only do LED users see immediate reductions in their energy bills, they also receive government endorsed tax incentives for making their buildings more energy efficient.
LED Lites USA has its background in power supply technology and thermal management having been a spin-off of Multichip Display, Inc. in late 2012. For more than 20 years, Multichip Display and its predecessor Multichip Assembly have engineered and manufactured power supplies and electronic circuits for demanding military and commercial applications. These power supplies use multi-output switchers, linear and ferro-resonant topologies for the aerospace, defense, telecom, networking and industrial markets, in both custom and standard (VME, PCI, etc.) form factors.
LED Lites USA will both leverage the technology of suppliers and develop technologies and intellectual properties of its own. Hundreds of millions of dollars have already been invested by component suppliers, for example in the LED chips themselves. Although, LED Lites USA has the flexibility to use several different suppliers of LED chips, they have developed special pricing contracts with primary suppliers. Flexibility of design will protect us from becoming someone else's captive customer with high pricing.
Our design approach gives LED Lites USA a platform for the Sun Harvesting, Motion Detection and light level selection options. Sun Harvesting provides energy savings through the sensing of ambient light conditions to reduce power on fixtures located near windows or other well illuminated areas while maintaining full light intensity on other fixtures in the same room. Motion Detection adjusts the light intensity to Light Level Selected intensity (reduced levels) when no motion is detected in the room.
LED Lites USA will use its core skills in thermal management, system packaging and manufacturing to develop and advance technology for two key purposes:
To develop product solutions that maintain a leadership position over its competitors based upon superior cost-benefit to its customers, as well as greater product functionality.
To drive down unit cost while maintaining the key domestic work-force through the advancement of manufacturing and assembly technology and processes.
Federal Legislation
The new energy bill (passed December 2007, confirmed July 15, 2011) began phasing out sales of incandescent lighting in 2012.
Tax Incentives
The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 offers tax incentives to energy-efficient commercial buildings. Any building that can cut its lighting power density by 25-50 percent is eligible to receive a tax reduction of 60 cents per square foot. By converting to LED bulbs, companies can reduce their electricity consumption for lighting by 60 percent. Not only do LED users see immediate reductions in their energy bills, they also receive government endorsed tax incentives for making their buildings more energy efficient.
"LED lighting is 70-80% more efficient than traditional lighting and can create some very dramatic lighting effects," states Roger Hale, energy consultant and owner of Commercial LED Lighting in Florida, "but the real asset of LED technology is the length of time these lights last." "Conservatively, we estimate that LED lights will last for at least 12 to 15 years, giving them a clear advantage over halogen and compact fluorescent lighting, (CFL)".
Business Strategy
The immediate business strategy is to pursue contracts with customers with lighting needs for both indoor and outdoor newly installed and retrofit of existing facilities. We will continue to manufacture and deliver lighting products for MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. Industries as well as the customers at large.. The solar component of our business is not presently operating awaiting funding.
Products
We presently produce lighting products which we sell to electrical and lighting contractors and the general public. We also build simulation instruments under contract for Multichip Display, Inc. These products are for the aeronautical industry, commercial, and industrial applications. We have access to a full line of lighting from both domestic and foreign sources to supply lighting for new installations and/or to retrofit existing lighting installations.
Marketing and Sales
We employ commissioned salesmen to sell our products to various business groups, including the outdoor advertising industry, parking lot lights and lighting of sales and inventory areas for car dealers.
When funding to begin operations in the solar power area is available, we will employ the sales force needed to pursue customers in this area.
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Manufacturing
Our manufacturing process generally consists of the following operations: (i) designing customer specific lighting products and specifying the parts, (ii) sourcing parts for products, (iii) warehousing these parts, (iv) assembling these parts into the products according to the specifications of the customer involved, (v) testing the products to insure that the specifications of the customer are met, (vi) shipping the products to the customer location, and (vii) arranging and overseeing the installation of the products at the customer's facility.
The assembly process entails the use of various mechanical and electronic tools that are housed in our facility in North Las Vegas. We employ on an ‘as needed basis’, as contractors, skilled and experienced engineers and technicians.
Management Information and Communication Systems
We use customized computer software systems, as well as commercially-packaged software, for handling order entry and invoicing, manufacturing, inventory management, shipping, warehouse operations, customer service inquiries, accounting operations and management information. We believe that these systems have improved operating efficiencies and customer service.
Materials and Suppliers
We employ a purchasing staff that works with marketing, product development, formulations and quality control personnel to source raw materials for products as well as other items purchased by us. Raw materials are sourced principally from the United States, Europe and China. Raw materials used by us are available from a variety of suppliers. We seek to mitigate the risk of a shortage of parts and materials through our relationships with our principal suppliers, including identification of alternative suppliers for the same, or similar, parts and materials where available.
Government Regulation
At this time there are no government regulations other than SEC, IRS and Nevada State corporate compliance rules that apply to the Company's operations. The Company believes it is in compliance with all of these agencies rules and regulations.
Competition
We are engaged in industries with a high degree of competition. There are many Lighting companies pursuing the same customers. We have a history of excellent products with our present customer, MULTICHIP DISPLAY, INC. Industries, Inc. and have a management team with years of experience in our chosen areas of operation. We intend to compete based on price, performance, and quality of the products offered to customers.
Intellectual Property
We have exclusives licenses for six patents covering for the solar manufacturing activity when the funding to begin this activity is achieved. As we derive additional products they will be patented and trademarked as necessary.
Employees
At June 30, 2017, we employed approximately 6 full-time and approximately 5 part-time employees. None of our employees is represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe that we have good relationships with our employees.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
For the nine months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2016 revenues increased from $473,442 to $559,650 respectively. Most of the increased revenues came from sales to MDI, INC.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by $40,038 to $89,225 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 from $49,187 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This increase in gross profit was attributable to higher total sales revenue and higher profit margins. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 15.9 % for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 10.4 % for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $178,438 to $412,784 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 from $234,346 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative operating expense is 73.75 % for the nine month period ending June 30, 2017 as compared to 49.5 % for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of intangible assets was $43,803 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017and $34,875 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. For each period, amortization expense was primarily related to intangible assets recorded in connection with the purchase of assets.
Depreciation of Property and Equipment
Depreciation of property and equipment totaled $33,786 and $40,806 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Consultants
Consultants expenses incurred from services provided by the officers of the Company and others totaled $263,959 and $51,658 for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 respectively. The increase in the consultant expense was related to the need for additional contract labor to assemble LED light upgrade kits to fulfill customer orders and an adjustment to management contracts to compensate for previously deferred compensation and to bring consultant fees ‘in-line’ with reasonable comparable compensations. .
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Accounting Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(f). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Accounting Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2017.
Management has identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:
We do not have an audit committee: While we are not currently obligated to have an audit committee, including a member who is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in Item 407 of Regulation S-K, under applicable regulations or listing standards; however, it is management’s view that such a committee is an important internal control over financial reporting, the lack of which may result in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of internal control.
Inadequate Segregation of Duties: We have an inadequate number of personnel to properly implement internal controls over financial reporting.
Since the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting did identify material weaknesses, management considers its internal control over financial reporting to be ineffective.
However, management believes that the material weakness set forth above did not have an effect on our financial results.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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None.
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, careful consideration should be given to the following risk factors as well as the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, any of which could materially affect our business, operations, financial position, stock price, or future results. The risks described herein and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 are important to an understanding of the statements made in this Quarterly Report, in our other filings with the SEC and in any other discussion of our business. These risk factors, which contain forward looking information, should be read in conjunction with Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and the unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
No sales of unregistered equity securities were made during the period.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
None.
None.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 23, 2017 | By: | /s/ Donald MacIntyre | |
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| Donald MacIntyre Chief Executive Officer | |
By: | /s/ Bruce Parsons | ||
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| Bruce Parsons |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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