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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
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: 001-33710
 
CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Delaware   06-1393453
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
4567 Telephone Road, Suite 206, Ventura, CA   93003
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) (805) 639-9458
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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
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 o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company.)
  Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of November 12, 2010, there were 3,788,354 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.
 
 

 

 


 

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 Exhibit 31.1
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
On October 15, 2010, we completed the merger of our wholly-owned subsidiary, CDTI Merger Sub, Inc., with and into Catalytic Solutions, Inc., a California corporation (“CSI”), as contemplated by that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 13, 2010, as amended by letter agreements dated September 1, 2010 and September 14, 2010 (the “Merger Agreement”). We refer to this transaction as the “Merger,” see Note 14 to our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. On October 15, 2010, we also effected a one-for-six reverse stock split of the shares of our common stock. When we refer to our shares of common stock on “post-split” basis, it means after giving effect to the one-for-six reverse stock split. The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition and, as a result, our company’s (the legal acquirer) consolidated financial statements will, in substance, be those of CSI (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of our company being included effective from the date of the closing of the Merger. However, because the Merger was not completed until October 15, 2010, after the end of our most recent fiscal quarter on September 30, 2010, we are required to include in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the unaudited consolidated financial statements (and discussion thereof in Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”) of our company, the legal acquirer, as of September 30, 2010 (i.e., prior to the closing of the Merger). CSI’s unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 will be filed on a current report on Form 8-K.
As used in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “the company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. after giving effect to the Merger, unless the context requires otherwise.

 

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements in this report are forward-looking statements. You can sometimes identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking words like “may,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms and other similar expressions.
Although we believe that the plans and expectations reflected in or suggested by our forward-looking statements are reasonable, those statements are based only on the current beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to us and, therefore, they involve uncertainties and risks as to what may happen in the future. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee that our plans and expectations will be achieved. Our actual results could differ from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statement in this report as a result of many known and unknown factors, many of which are beyond our ability to predict or control. These factors include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 24, 2010, as amended on April 30, 2010 (the “Form 10-K”), and in Amendment No. 4 to our Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed with the SEC on September 23, 2010 (the “Form S-4/A”) including without limitation the following:
   
our ability to successfully integrate the operations of Catalytic Solutions, Inc. (“CSI”) and realize the benefits of the Merger;
 
   
our need to refinance CSI’s credit facility and obtain additional financing to support our business;
 
   
any failure of our new management team to operate effectively;
All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our plans and expectations as of any subsequent date. Although we may elect to update or revise forward-looking statements at some time in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our plans and expectations change.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
            (Restated)  
            Note 1  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,525     $ 2,772  
Investments
          11,725  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $248 and $232, respectively
    198       148  
Inventories, net
    907       1,059  
Other current assets
    172       294  
 
           
Total current assets
    4,802       15,998  
Patents, net
    968       898  
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $424 and $369, respectively
    219       294  
Other assets
    56       57  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 6,045     $ 17,247  
 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 665     $ 301  
Accrued expenses
    563       675  
Short-term debt
          7,693  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    1,228       8,669  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share: authorized 100,000; no shares issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share: authorized 12,000,000; issued and outstanding 1,368,998 and 1,368,988 shares, respectively
    14       14  
Additional paid-in capital
    74,846       74,762  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (407 )     (381 )
Accumulated deficit
    (69,636 )     (65,817 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    4,817       8,578  
 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 6,045     $ 17,247  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
            (Restated)             (Restated)  
            Note 1             Note 1  
Revenue:
                               
Product sales
  $ 283     $ 225     $ 1,265     $ 879  
Technology licensing fees and royalties
    58       28       132       95  
 
                       
Total revenue
    341       253       1,397       974  
Costs and expenses:
                               
Cost of product sales
    131       217       816       668  
Cost of licensing fees and royalties
                       
Selling, general and administrative
    1,662       1,324       4,395       4,837  
Reimbursement of expenses under grant program
    (44 )           (159 )      
Severance charge
          448       (163 )     958  
Research and development
    55       128       244       314  
Patent amortization and other expense
    32       98       109       307  
 
                       
Operating costs and expenses
    1,836       2,215       5,242       7,084  
Loss from operations
    (1,495 )     (1,962 )     (3,845 )     (6,110 )
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest income
    2       46       93       187  
Other income (expense), net
          (26 )     (67 )     295  
 
                       
Net loss
  $ (1,493 )   $ (1,942 )   $ (3,819 )   $ (5,628 )
 
                       
Basic and diluted loss per common share
  $ (1.09 )   $ (1.43 )   $ (2.80 )   $ (4.15 )
 
                       
Basic and diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (Note 1)
    1,365       1,356       1,364       1,356  
 
                       
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CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2010     2009  
            (Restated)  
            Note 1  
Operating activities
               
Net loss
  $ (3,819 )   $ (5,628 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    140       139  
Compensation expense for options, warrants and stock awards
    84       579  
Provision (Recovery) for doubtful accounts, net
    23       (148 )
Unrealized gain on investments, net
          (185 )
Loss on abandonment of patents and equipment
    3       195  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (73 )     622  
Inventories, net
    152       73  
Other current assets and other assets
    122       112  
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    252       41  
 
           
Net cash used for operating activities
    (3,116 )     (4,200 )
 
           
Investing activities
               
Sale of investments
    11,725        
Patent costs
    (125 )     (88 )
Purchase of fixed assets
    (15 )     (121 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    11,585       (209 )
 
           
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from short-term debt
    2,161       4,735  
Repayment of short-term debt
    (9,854 )     (51 )
 
           
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
    (7,693 )     4,684  
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (23 )     (27 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 753     $ 248  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
    2,772       3,976  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
  $ 3,525     $ 4,224  
 
           
Supplemental non-cash activities:
               
Accumulated amortization of abandoned assets
  $ 35     $ 277  
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 47     $ 55  
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CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation:
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “CDT,” “Clean Diesel,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” mean Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Clean Diesel International, LLC.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted or condensed. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with Clean Diesel’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year.
On October 15, 2010, the Company effected a 1-for-6 reverse split of its common stock. All share information related to periods prior to October 15, 2010 in the accompanying financial statements have been restated retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split. The common stock and additional paid-in capital accounts at December 31, 2009 were adjusted retroactively to reflect the reverse stock split.
Our management believes that our current cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2010 were sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months on a standalone basis (pre-Merger). However, on October 15, 2010, we completed the Merger with CSI. CSI has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception, and prior to the Merger, CSI’s working capital was severely limited. As of September 30, 2010, CSI had an accumulated deficit of approximately $152 million and a working capital deficit of $6.3 million. As of December 31, 2009, CSI had an accumulated deficit of approximately $149.3 million and a working capital deficit of $4.4 million. As a result, CSI’s auditors’ report for fiscal year 2009 included an explanatory paragraph that expresses substantial doubt about CSI’s ability to continue as a “going concern.” In addition, CSI’s principal credit agreement has been in default since March 31, 2009, although a forbearance agreement is in place that expires on January 13, 2011 (that date that is 90 days after the effective date of the Merger). At September 30, 2010, CSI’s outstanding balance on the line of credit was $2.6 million with $2.8 million available. Although the Merger and the respective equity capital raises (CSI’s $4.0 million aggregate issuance of secured convertible notes, which converted to equity immediately prior to the Merger, and Clean Diesel’s $1.0 million Regulation S offering of common stock and warrants, which closed immediately prior to the Merger) provided necessary capital to the combined company, we nevertheless will need to replace CSI’s credit facility and may require additional capital in order to conduct our operations for any reasonable length of time. If we are not able to replace CSI’s credit facility or otherwise recapitalize the combined company, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition and long-term prospects
Reclassifications:
Some amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Revision of Prior Period Amounts:
In preparing its financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2010, Clean Diesel identified certain errors related to accounting for patents. These errors resulted in the overstatement of Patents, net and the understatement of patent costs for 2009. In accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 99 and 108 (“SAB 99 and SAB 108”), Clean Diesel evaluated these errors and determined that they were immaterial to each reporting period affected and, therefore, amendment of previously filed reports was not required. However, if the adjustments to correct the cumulative errors had been recorded in the first quarter 2010, Clean Diesel believes the impact would have been significant to the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and would impact comparisons to prior periods. Clean Diesel has subsequently amended its 2009 quarterly filings for these immaterial amounts.

 

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The Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2009 was revised to reflect the cumulative effect of these errors which resulted in an increase in Accumulated deficit of $185,000. Also, in accordance with SAB 108, the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows have been revised as follows:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet — December 31, 2009
                         
    As previously              
    reported     Adjustment     Revised  
    (In thousands)  
Patents, net
  $ 1,083     $ (185 )   $ 898  
Total assets
    17,432       (185 )     17,247  
Accumulated deficit
    (65,632 )     (185 )     (65,817 )
Total stockholder’s equity
    8,763       (185 )     8,578  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
    17,432       (185 )     17,247  

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations — Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
                         
    As previously              
    reported     Adjustment     Revised  
    (In thousands)  
Patent amortization and other expense
  $ 56     $ 42     $ 98  
Operating costs and expenses
    2,173       42       2,215  
Loss from operations
    (1,920 )     (42 )     (1,962 )
Net loss
    (1,900 )     (42 )     (1,942 )
Basic and diluted loss per common share
    (1.40 )     (0.03 )     (1.43 )
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations — Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
                         
    As previously              
    reported     Adjustment     Revised  
    (In thousands)  
Patent amortization and other expense
  $ 128     $ 179     $ 307  
Operating costs and expenses
    6,905       179       7,084  
Loss from operations
    (5,931 )     (179 )     (6,110 )
Net loss
    (5,449 )     (179 )     (5,628 )
Basic and diluted loss per common share
    (4.02 )     (0.13 )     (4.15 )
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows — Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
                         
    As previously              
    reported     Adjustment     Revised  
    (In thousands)  
Net loss
  $ (5,449 )   $ (179 )   $ (5,628 )
Loss on abandonment of patents
    16       179       195  
Accumulated amortization of abandoned assets
    270       7       277  
Revenue Recognition:
The Company generates revenue from sales of emission reduction products including Purifier system hardware; ARIS® advanced reagent injection system injectors and dosing systems; fuel-borne catalysts, including the Platinum Plus® fuel-borne catalyst products and concentrate; and license and royalty fees from the ARIS system and other technologies.
Revenue is recognized when earned. For technology licensing fees paid by licensees that are fixed and determinable, accepted by the customer and nonrefundable, revenue is recognized upon execution of the license agreement, unless it is subject to completion of any performance criteria specified within the agreement, in which case it is deferred until such performance criteria are met. Royalties are frequently required pursuant to license agreements or may be the subject of separately executed royalty agreements. Revenue from royalties is recognized ratably over the royalty period based upon periodic reports submitted by the royalty obligor or based on minimum royalty requirements. Revenue from product sales is recognized when title has passed and our products are shipped to our customer, unless the purchase order or contract specifically requires us to provide installation for hardware purchases. For hardware projects in which we are responsible for installation (either directly or indirectly by third-party contractors), revenue is recognized when the hardware is installed and/or accepted, if the project requires inspection and/or acceptance.
Generally, our license agreements are non-exclusive and specify the geographic territories and classes of diesel engines covered, such as on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, construction, stationary engines, marine and railroad engines. At the time of the execution of our license agreement, we assign the right to the licensee to use our patented technologies. The up-front fees are not subject to refund or adjustment. We recognize the license fee as revenue at the inception of the license agreement when we have reasonable assurance that the technologies transferred have been accepted by the licensee and collectability of the license fee is reasonably assured. The nonrefundable up-front fee is in exchange for the culmination of the earnings process as the Company has accomplished what it must do to be entitled to the benefits represented by the revenue. Under our license agreements, there is no significant obligation for future performance required of the Company. Each licensee must determine if the rights to our patented technologies are usable for their business purposes and must determine the means of use without further involvement by the Company. In most cases, licensees must make additional investments to enable the capabilities of our patents, including significant engineering, sourcing of and assembly of multiple components. Our obligation to defend valid patents does not represent an additional deliverable to which a portion of an arrangement fee should be allocated. Defending the patents is generally consistent with our representation in the license agreement that such patents are legal and valid.

 

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Valuation of Accounts Receivable:
Management reviews the creditworthiness of a customer prior to accepting an initial order. Upon review of the customer’s credit application and confirmation of the customer’s credit and bank references, management establishes the customer’s terms and credit limits. Credit terms for payment of products are extended to customers in the normal course of business and no collateral is required. We receive order acknowledgements from customers confirming their orders prior to our fulfillment of orders. To determine the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable which adjusts gross trade accounts receivable downward to estimated net realizable value, management considers the ongoing financial stability of the Company’s customers, the aging of accounts receivable balances, historical losses and recoveries, and general business trends and existing economic conditions that impact our industry and customers. In cases where the Company is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer’s ability to meet its financial obligations, we record a specific allowance against amounts due from that customer, and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. An account is written off only after management has determined that all available means of collection, including legal remedies, are exhausted.
Cost of Revenue:
Our cost of product sales includes the costs we incur to formulate our finished products into saleable form for our customers, including material costs, labor and processing costs charged to us by our outsourced blenders, installers and other vendors, packaging costs incurred by our outsourced suppliers, freight costs to customers and inbound freight charges from our suppliers. Our inventory is primarily maintained off-site by our outsourced suppliers. To date, our purchasing, receiving, inspection and internal transfer costs have been insignificant and have been included in cost of product sales. Cost of licensing fees and royalties is zero as there are no incremental costs associated with the revenue.
Patent Expense:
Patents, which include all direct incremental costs associated with initial patent filings and costs to acquire rights to patents under licenses, are stated at cost and amortized using the straight-line method over the remaining useful lives, ranging from one to twenty years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we capitalized $125,000 of patent costs and recognized a $3,000 loss on the abandonment of certain patents and patent applications. Indirect and other patent-related costs are expensed as incurred. Patent amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $18,000 and $51,000, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, amortization expense was $14,000 and $40,000, respectively. At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company’s patents, net of accumulated amortization, were $968,000 and $898,000, respectively.
Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share:
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted loss per share is computed in a manner similar to basic earnings per share except that the weighted-average shares outstanding are increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants, if dilutive, using the treasury stock method. The Company’s computation of diluted net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 does not include common share equivalents associated with 127,911 and 146,068 options, respectively, and 66,562 and 67,916 warrants, respectively, as the result would be anti-dilutive. Further, per share effects of the 4,444 and 6,667 unvested restricted shares under a stock award have not been included in the diluted net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as the result would be anti-dilutive.

 

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Income Taxes:
At September 30, 2010, there were no unrecognized tax benefits. It is the Company’s policy to classify in the financial statements accrued interest and penalties attributable to a tax position as income taxes.
Utilization of CDT’s U.S. federal tax loss carryforwards for the period prior to December 12, 1995 is limited as a result of the ownership change in excess of 50% attributable to the 1995 Fuel-Tech N.V. rights offering to a maximum annual allowance of $734,500. Utilization of CDT’s U.S. federal tax loss carryforwards for the period after December 12, 1995 and before December 30, 2006 is limited as a result of the ownership change in excess of 50% attributable to the private placement which was effective December 29, 2006 to a maximum annual allowance of $2,518,985. Utilization of CDT’s tax losses subsequent to 2006 may be limited due to cumulative ownership changes in any future three-year period. Losses through October 15, 2010 will be limited due to a change in control as a result of our merger with Catalytic Solutions, Inc. (“CSI”) (see Notes 13 and 14).
We file our tax returns as prescribed by the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our tax years after 2006 remain open to examination by various taxing jurisdictions as the statute of limitations has not expired.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
The Company’s assets carried at fair value on a recurring basis are its investments (see Note 2). At December 31, 2009, the investments have been classified within level 3 in the valuation hierarchy as their valuation requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable in the market due to the lack of trading in the securities.
Certain financial instruments are carried at cost on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, which approximates fair value due to their short-term, highly liquid nature. These instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued expenses and short-term debt.
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) published Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-06, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements.” ASU No. 2010-06 clarifies improved disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements and disclosures in Overall Subtopic 820-10 of the FASB Codification. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosure about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the rollforward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Note 2. Investments
Classification of investments as current or non-current is dependent upon management’s intended holding period, the security’s maturity date and liquidity considerations based on market conditions. At December 31, 2009, the Company classified all investments as current based on management’s intention and ability to liquidate the investments within twelve months.
At December 31, 2009, the Company’s investments consist of auction rate securities (“ARS”) and an auction rate securities right (“ARSR”). The Company accounts for its ARS investments based upon accounting standards that provide for determination of the appropriate classification of investments. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Trading securities are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses included in other income (expense) on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The Company’s ARSR investment is accounted for based upon a standard that provides a fair value option election that allows entities to irrevocably elect fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain assets and liabilities. Changes in fair value are recognized in earnings as they occur for those assets or liabilities for which the election is made. The election is made on an instrument by instrument basis at initial recognition of an asset or liability or upon an event that gives rise to a new basis of accounting for that instrument.

 

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The Company’s investments are reported at fair value in accordance with accounting standards that accomplish the following key objectives:
   
Defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date;
 
   
Establishes a three-level hierarchy (“valuation hierarchy”) for fair value measurements;
 
   
Requires consideration of the Company’s creditworthiness when valuing liabilities; and
 
   
Expands disclosures about instruments measured at fair value.
The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the valuation hierarchy are as follows:
   
Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
 
   
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
   
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The Company’s investments as of December 31, 2009 have been classified within level 3 as their valuation requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable in the market due to the lack of trading in the securities. Investments are comprised of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Auction rate securities
  $     $ 10,577  
Auction rate securities right
          1,148  
 
           
Total investments
  $     $ 11,725  
Classified as current assets
          11,725  
 
           
Classified as non-current assets
  $     $  
 
           
Our ARS are variable-rate debt securities, most of which are AAA/Aaa rated, that are collateralized by student loans substantially guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. While the underlying securities have a long-term nominal maturity, the interest rate is reset through dutch auctions that are typically held every 28 days. The contractual maturities of our ARS range from 2027 to 2047. Auctions for our ARS have failed since February 2008 resulting in illiquid investments for the Company. Our ARS were purchased and held through UBS. In October 2008, the Company received an offer (the “Offer”) from UBS AG for a put right permitting us to sell to UBS at par value all ARS previously purchased from UBS at a future date (any time during a two-year period beginning June 30, 2010). The Offer also included a commitment to loan us 75% of the UBS-determined value of the ARS at any time until the put is exercised. We accepted the Offer on November 6, 2008. Our right under the Offer is in substance a put option (with the strike price equal to the par value of the ARS) which we recorded as an asset, measured at its fair value, with the resultant gain recognized in our statement of operations.
For the period through the date the Company accepted the Offer, the Company classified the ARS as available-for-sale; thereafter, the Company transferred the ARS to the trading category.
The fair value of the ARS was approximately $10.6 million at December 31, 2009. The fair value of the ARS was determined utilizing a discounted cash flow approach and market evidence with respect to the ARS’s collateral, ratings and insurance to assess default risk, credit spread risk and downgrade risk. The Company also recorded the ARSR at an initial fair value of $1.3 million. The fair value of the ARSR was based on an approach in which the present value of all expected future cash flows were subtracted from the current fair market value of the securities and the resultant value was calculated as a future value at an interest rate reflective of counterparty risk. In the nine months ended September 30, 2010, recognized gains on the ARS were directly offset by losses on the ARSR, resulting in no impact on our results of operations. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded a gain of $31,000 and $441,000, respectively, on the ARS and a loss of $7,000 and $256,000, respectively, on the ARSR, resulting in a $24,000 and $185,000 net gain, respectively, included in other income (expense) on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

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During the first quarter of 2010, UBS began purchasing certain of our ARS investments at par value and on June 30, 2010 we exercised our put option under the Offer and sold to UBS our remaining ARS for approximately $5.2 million, representing par value. Of this amount, approximately $3.2 million was used in July 2010 to pay down the Company’s outstanding borrowings to UBS.
Interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $2,000 and $46,000, respectively, and for the nine-month periods then ended was approximately $93,000 and $187,000, respectively. Accrued interest receivable at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 was approximately zero and $7,000, respectively.
The table below includes a roll-forward of the Company’s investments in ARS and ARSR for the nine months ended September 30, 2010:
         
    2010  
    Significant  
    Unobservable  
    Inputs  
    (Level 3)  
    (In thousands)  
Fair value at beginning of period
  $ 11,725  
Purchases
     
Sales
    (11,725 )
Transfers (out) in
     
Unrealized gain (loss) included in statement of operations
     
 
     
Fair value at end of period
  $  
 
     
Change in unrealized gain (loss)
  $  
 
     
Note 3. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with cost determined using the average cost method. Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Finished Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst
  $ 130     $ 85  
Platinum concentrate/metal
    246       449  
Hardware
    510       587  
Other
    93       11  
 
           
 
  $ 979     $ 1,132  
Less: inventory reserves
    (72 )     (73 )
 
           
Inventories, net
  $ 907     $ 1,059  
 
           
Note 4. Short-term Debt
On July 25, 2008, the Company borrowed $3.0 million from the demand loan facility with UBS collateralized by our ARS, a facility we had arranged in May 2008. Management determined to draw down the entire facility as a matter of financial prudence to secure available cash. The loan facility was available for our working capital purposes and required that we continue to meet certain collateral maintenance requirements, such that our outstanding borrowings could not exceed 50% of the value of our ARS as determined by the lender. No facility fee was required. Borrowings bore interest at a floating interest rate per annum equal to the sum of the prevailing daily 30-day Libor plus 25 basis points.
In November 2008, we accepted the Offer from UBS AG (see Note 2). UBS committed to loan us 75% of the value of the ARS as determined by UBS at any time until the ARSR is exercised. We applied for the loan which UBS committed would be on a no net cost basis to the Company. UBS approved our credit application on January 14, 2009 and approved a $6.5 million credit facility pursuant to its Offer. On September 4, 2009, we arranged an increase of the credit line to $7.7 million.

 

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The outstanding balance of the short-term debt at December 31, 2009 was $7.7 million. In July 2010, pursuant to the terms of our agreement with UBS, we used a portion of the proceeds from our sale of ARS investments to pay down the remaining UBS borrowings.
Interest expense was approximately zero and $25,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $47,000 and $57,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively.
Note 5. Stockholders’ Equity
In March 2009, we issued 6,666 restricted shares of our common stock under our Incentive Plan (see Note 6).
In the first nine months of 2010, 1,328 of the Company’s outstanding warrants expired. At September 30, 2010, the Company had 66,562 warrants outstanding, exercisable at a weighted-average exercise price of $69.10 with a weighted-average remaining life of 1.77 years.
Note 6. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company maintains a stock award plan approved by its stockholders, the Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, awards may be granted to participants in the form of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance awards, bonuses or other forms of share-based awards or cash, or combinations of these as determined by the board of directors. Awards are granted at fair market value on the date of grant and typically expire ten years after date of grant. Participants in the Plan may include the Company’s directors, officers, employees, consultants and advisors (except consultants or advisors in capital-raising transactions) as the board of directors may determine. The maximum number of awards allowed under the Plan is 17.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock less the then outstanding awards, subject to sufficient authorized shares.
Share-based compensation cost recognized under ASC 718 was approximately $27,000 and $161,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $84,000 and $579,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of September 30, 2010, there was approximately $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options and restricted shares granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.5 years.
The following table summarizes information concerning stock options outstanding including the related transactions under the Plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2010:
                                 
                    Weighted-        
            Weighted-     Average        
            Average     Remaining     Aggregate  
    Number of     Exercise     Contractual     Intrinsic  
    Shares*     Price     Term in Years     Value  
Options Outstanding as of December 31, 2009
    146,068     $ 62.41                  
Granted
        $                  
Exercised
        $                  
Forfeited
    (1,111 )   $ 16.23                  
Expired
    (17,046 )   $ 71.79                  
 
                             
Options outstanding as of September 30, 2010
    127,911     $ 61.57       3.4     $  
 
                           
Options exercisable as of September 30, 2010
    123,413     $ 63.06       3.2     $  
 
                           
 
     
*  
Table does not include 6,667 shares issued in 2009 as a restricted stock award under the Plan.
The aggregate intrinsic value (market value of stock less option exercise price) in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing stock price on September 30, 2010, adjusted for the effect of the Company’s 1 for 6 reverse stock split (see Note 1), which would have been received by the holders had all holders of awards and options in the money exercised their options as of that date.

 

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No stock options were exercised in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.
In 2009, the board of directors awarded 6,667 shares to its newly-elected Chief Executive Officer at an average market price of $9.75 per share, representing the high and low market price on the date of award, March 30, 2009. These shares vest as to one-third of the total on each of February 10, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The total fair value of the award was $65,000 which is being charged to expense over the vesting period. As a result of the Chief Executive Officer’s resignation on October 8, 2010, no further expense for this award will be recognized.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Key input assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options include the expected term, expected volatility of the Company’s stock, the risk free interest rate, option forfeiture rates, and dividends, if any. The expected term of the options is based upon the historical term until exercise or expiration of all granted options. The expected volatility is derived from the historical volatility of the Company’s stock on the U.S. NASDAQ Capital Market (the Over-the-Counter market prior to October 3, 2007) for a period that matches the expected term of the option. The risk-free interest rate is the constant maturity rate published by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board that corresponds to the expected term of the option. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant in order to estimate the amount of share-based awards that will ultimately vest. The estimate is based on the Company’s historical rates of forfeitures. ASC 718 also requires estimated forfeitures to be revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The dividend yield is assumed as 0% because the Company has not paid dividends and does not expect to pay dividends in the future.
Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. The litigation process is inherently uncertain, and the Company cannot guarantee that the outcome of existing proceedings will be favorable for the Company or that they will not be material to the Company’s business, results of operations or financial position. However, the Company does not currently believe these matters will have a material adverse effect on its business, results or financial position.
On April 30, 2010, the Company received a complaint from the Hartford, Connecticut office of the U.S. Department of Labor under Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2001, Title VIII of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, alleging that Ms. Ann B. Ruple, former Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Clean Diesel, had been subject to discriminatory employment practices. The Company’s Board of Directors terminated Ms. Ruple’s employment on April 19, 2010. The complainant in this proceeding does not demand specific relief. However, the statute provides that a prevailing employee shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the employee whole, including compensatory damages which may be reinstatement, back pay with interest, front pay, and special damages such as attorney’s and expert witness fees. The Company responded on June 14, 2010, denying the allegations of the complaint. Based upon current information, management, after consultation with legal counsel defending the Company’s interests, believes the ultimate disposition will have no material effect upon the Company’s business, results or financial position.
Note 8. Related Party Transactions
Mr. Park, our Chairman, is also a principal and chairman of Innovator Capital Limited, a financial services company based in London, England, which firm has provided services to the Company. On November 20, 2009, the Company entered into an engagement letter with Innovator to provide financing and merger and acquisition services (“Engagement Letter”). The Engagement Letter had an initial three month term during which Innovator would (i) act for the Company in arranging a private placement financing of $3.0 million to $4.0 million from the sale of the Company’s common stock and warrants and (ii) assist the Company in merger and acquisition activities. Effective February 20, 2010, the Company extended the term of the Engagement Letter to June 30, 2010 and revised the minimum and maximum range of private placement financing to $1.0 million to $1.5 million. On August 6, 2010, the Company further extended the term of the Engagement Letter (see Note 13).
For its financing services, Innovator will receive (i) a placing commission of five percent (5%) of all monies received by the Company and (ii) financing warrants to acquire shares of common stock of the Company equal in value to fifteen percent (15%) of the total gross proceeds received by the Company in the financing, such financing warrants to be exercisable at a price equal to a ten percent (10%) premium to the price per share of common stock in the financing. Issuance of the financing warrants is contingent on the stockholders of the Company authorizing additional common stock.

 

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For its merger and acquisition services, Innovator will receive monthly retainer fees of $10,000 and success fees as a percentage of transaction value of five percent (5%) on the first $10.0 million, four percent (4%) on the next $3.0 million, three percent (3%) on the next $2.0 million, and two percent (2%) on amounts above $15.0 million in connection with possible merger and acquisition transactions. Success fees are payable in cash or shares or a combination of cash or shares as determined by the Board of the Company (see Notes 13 and 14).
The Engagement Letter further provides that retainer fees may be deducted from success fees, that Innovator shall be reimbursed for its ordinary and necessary out of pocket expenses, that the Engagement Letter is subject to Delaware law, and that disputes between the parties are subject to arbitration.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 include $30,000 and $90,000, respectively, related to services rendered by Innovator Capital under the terms of the Engagement Letter.
Effective January 27, 2010, we engaged David F. Merrion, a director of the Company, to perform consulting services for us as an expert witness in an administrative proceeding related to a patent application with respect to diesel engine technology. For these services, which commenced February 1, 2010 and were completed on March 16, 2010, Mr. Merrion was paid approximately $20,000, at the rate of $300 per hour or a daily maximum of $3,000 per day.
Note 9. Significant Customers
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, revenue derived from certain customers comprised 10% or more of our consolidated revenue (“significant customers”) as set forth in the table below:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Customer A
    *       *       38.7 %     *  
Customer B
    15.5 %     *       *       *  
Customer C
    13.8 %     *       *       *  
Customer D
    10.6 %     *       *       *  
Customer E
    *       20.0 %     *       11.5 %
Customer F
    *       *       *       10.4 %
Customer G
    *       11.6 %     *       *  
Customer H
    *       *       *       13.6 %
     
*  
Represents less than 10% revenue for that customer in the applicable period. There were no other customers that represented 10% or more of revenue for the periods indicated.
At September 30, 2010, Clean Diesel had two customers (not included in the table above) that represented approximately 48.1 % of its gross accounts receivable balance.

 

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Note 10. Comprehensive Loss
Components of comprehensive loss follow:
(in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Net loss
  $ (1,493 )   $ (1,942 )   $ (3,819 )   $ (5,628 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (42 )     (64 )     26       (20 )
 
                               
 
                       
Comprehensive loss
  $ (1,535 )   $ (2,006 )   $ (3,793 )   $ (5,648 )
 
                       

 

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Note 11. Geographic Information
CDT sells its products and licenses its technologies throughout the world. A geographic distribution of revenue consists of the following:
(in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
Revenue:
                               
U.S.
  $ 88     $ 111     $ 306     $ 489  
U.K./Europe
    239       91       1,050       374  
Asia
    14       51       41       111  
 
                       
Total
  $ 341     $ 253     $ 1,397     $ 974  
 
                       
The Company has patent coverage in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company’s assets comprise the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
U.S.
  $ 4,274     $ 15,551  
Foreign
    1,771       1,696  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 6,045     $ 17,247  
 
           
Note 12. Severance Charges
On February 10, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Michael L. Asmussen as President and Chief Executive Officer replacing Dr. Bernhard Steiner. As a consequence of his termination of employment, Dr. Steiner was entitled to salary of approximately $315,445 (EUR 241,500) per annum until September 13, 2010, the remainder of his contract term, along with specified expenses not to exceed an aggregate of approximately $4,300, to be paid in monthly installments. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company recognized a severance charge of $510,000 for this obligation. As a result of Dr. Steiner’s death on June 26, 2010, the Company’s obligation under his severance arrangement ceased and the remaining severance accrual of $60,000 was reversed into income.
On August 4, 2009, the Board of Directors adopted a plan to implement a company-wide reduction in force effective August 7, 2009. In accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, the Company recognized approximately $448,000 in severance charges in the third quarter of 2009. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company reversed $103,000 of its severance accrual to recognize a reduction in the Company’s obligations under these severance arrangements.
A summary of the activity in the severance accrual is as follows:
         
    (In thousands)  
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 389  
Provisions (Reversals)
    (163 )
Payments
    (226 )
 
     
Balance at September 30, 2010
  $  
 
     

 

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Note 13. Merger
On May 13, 2010, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Catalytic Solutions, Inc. (AIM: CTS and CTSU), a global manufacturer and distributor of emissions control systems and products based in Ventura, CA. The proposed merger is a transaction that will result in the combination of the businesses of Clean Diesel and CSI, whereby CSI will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clean Diesel (the “Merger”). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement:
   
For accounting purposes, CSI is considered to be acquiring the Company.
 
   
In exchange for their shares of CSI common stock, the shareholders of CSI will receive shares, and warrants to purchase shares, of Clean Diesel common stock. CSI shareholders will receive such numbers of Clean Diesel common stock so that after the Merger, CSI will own approximately 60% of the outstanding shares of Clean Diesel common stock. In addition, CSI shareholders will receive warrants to purchase up to 3 million shares of Clean Diesel common stock.
 
   
The Merger is conditional among other matters on obtaining Clean Diesel stockholder approval and CSI shareholder approval and also a number of further closing requirements including that Clean Diesel and CSI each have $1.0 million in cash or equivalent at the time of the Merger.
 
   
The Company will amend its certificate of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split in a ratio ranging from 1-for-3 to 1-for-8 of all issued and outstanding shares of Clean Diesel common stock, the final ratio to be determined within the discretion of the Clean Diesel Board of Directors, to occur immediately before the closing of the Merger.
In connection with the Merger, if successful, Innovator Capital, an investment banking firm described in Note 8, is expected to receive a fee of approximately $761,000. On July 21, 2010, the Company’s board formed a Special Committee of Independent Directors (“Special Committee”) to review and consider various matters in connection with the Company’s proposed merger with CSI. On August 6, 2010, based upon a recommendation from the Special Committee, the Company’s board voted to extend the term of Innovator Capital’s engagement to the earlier of September 30, 2010 or the closing of the Merger and to determine the form of payment of Innovator Capital’s fee for merger and acquisition services. In connection with a successful merger with CSI, Innovator Capital’s fee will be comprised of $500,000 in cash (inclusive of monthly retainers) and 32,414 shares (194,486 shares on a pre-split basis) of Clean Diesel common stock.
The Merger Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the effective time of the Merger by mutual written consent. The Merger Agreement obligates each party to pay a termination fee of $300,000 in cash plus reasonable costs and expenses not to exceed $350,000 in the aggregate, to the counter party if either the Company or CSI fails to approve the merger under conditions stipulated in the Merger Agreement.
Both CSI and Clean Diesel intend to issue additional securities prior to the Merger in order that they can finance current operations. The Company has received commitment letters from existing stockholders to raise approximately $1.0 million for the issuance of additional shares of common stock and warrants in a Regulation S offering. Under the terms of the Company’s private placement, the closing of which is conditioned upon the consummation of the Merger, Clean Diesel will sell units consisting of up to 109,020 shares (654,118 shares on a pre-split basis) of its common stock and warrants to purchase up to 166,666 shares (1,000,000 on a pre-split basis) of its common stock. In connection with this offering, Innovator Capital will receive a fee of $50,000, in cash and 15% of the gross proceeds of the capital raise through the issuance of 14,863 warrants (89,180 warrants on a pre-split basis) to purchase common stock.
In connection with the Merger, the Company has entered into certain employee agreements, including a Transition Services Agreement with Charles W. Grinnell, Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and a Director of the Registrant. The agreements provide for aggregate retention and transition bonuses of $250,000. Each agreement contains a termination clause to the effect that if the Merger does not occur on or before September 6, 2010, or such later date as determined by the Company, the agreements will be void and no bonus will be paid.
Note 14. Subsequent Events
On October 15, 2010, Clean Diesel’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CDTI Merger Sub, Inc., merged with and into CSI, with CSI continuing as the surviving corporation and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clean Diesel. Immediately prior to the Merger, and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, a one-for-six reverse stock split took effect.

 

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Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of (i) CSI Class A Common Stock was converted into and became exchangeable for 0.007888 fully paid and non-assessable shares of Clean Diesel common stock on a post-split basis (0.04732553 on a pre-split basis) with any fractional shares to be paid in cash and warrants to acquire 0.006454 fully paid and non-assessable shares of Clean Diesel common stock for $7.92 per share on a post-split basis (0.03872267 shares for $1.32 per share on a pre-split basis); and (ii) CSI Class B Common Stock was converted into and became exchangeable for 0.010039 fully paid and non- assessable shares of Clean Diesel common stock on a post-split basis (0.06023308 on a pre-split basis) with any fractional shares to be paid in cash. In connection with the Merger and as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, we also issued 166,666 shares of common stock on a post-split basis (1,000,000 shares on a pre-split basis) and warrants to purchase an additional 166,666 shares of common stock on a post-split basis (1,000,000 shares on a pre-split basis) to Allen & Company LLC, CSI’s financial advisor. The warrants issued in the Merger expire on the earlier of (x) October 15, 2013 (the third anniversary of the effective time of the Merger) and (y) the date that is 30 days after we give notice to the warrant holder that the market value of one share of our common stock has exceeded 130% of the exercise price of the warrant for 10 consecutive days.
As provided in the Merger Agreement, Clean Diesel is issuing (or reserving for issuance pursuant to “in-the-money” warrants) approximately 2,287,873 shares of Clean Diesel common stock on a post-split basis (13,727,658 on a pre-split basis) and warrants to purchase an additional 666,583 shares of Clean Diesel common stock (4,000,000 on a pre-split basis) in connection with the Merger. Based on the closing price of $0.82 per share of Clean Diesel common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) on October 15, 2010, the last trading day before the effectiveness of the reverse stock split and the closing of the Merger, the aggregate value of the Clean Diesel common stock issued in connection with the Merger was approximately $11,256,680.
In addition, on October 15, 2010, prior to the completion of the Merger, pursuant to binding commitment letters from investors in our Regulation S private placement we sold units consisting of 109,020 shares of our common stock on a post-split basis (654,118 on a pre-split basis) and warrants to purchase 166,666 shares of our common stock on a post-split basis (1,000,000 on a pre-split basis) for approximately $1,000,000 in cash before commissions and expenses. The warrants issued in our Regulation S private placement have an exercise price of $7.92 on a post-split basis ($1.32 on a pre-split basis) and expire on the earlier of (i) October 15, 2013 (the third anniversary of the effective time of the Merger) and (ii) the date that is 30 days after we give notice to the warrant holder that the market value of one share of our common stock has exceeded 130% of the exercise price of the warrant for 10 consecutive days.
In connection with the Merger, Innovator Capital, an investment banking firm described in Note 8, received a fee of approximately $761,000 comprised of $500,000 in cash (inclusive of monthly retainers) and 32,414 shares (194,486 shares on a pre-split basis) of Clean Diesel common stock. In addition, Innovator Capital received a fee of $50,000, in cash and 15% of the gross proceeds of the Company’s Regulation S private placement through the issuance of 14,863 warrants (89,180 warrants on a pre-split basis) to purchase common stock.
Following the consummation of the Merger, the holders of CSI securities (including the holders of its secured convertible notes) and CSI’s financial advisor collectively hold approximately 60% of our outstanding common stock and Clean Diesel stockholders (including investors in its Regulation S offering discussed herein) hold the remaining 40% of our outstanding common stock. For legal purposes, Clean Diesel acquired CSI, although the combination will be accounted for as a reverse merger with CSI deemed to be the “acquiror” for accounting and financial reporting purposes.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of our business and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations reflects our business as of September 30, 2010, prior to giving effect to the Merger, and should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and the description of our business appearing in the Form 10-K. For additional financial information on CSI, please see the historical financial data of CSI, the unaudited pro forma condensed financial information of the combined company, and other information materials filed with the Form S-4.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K and the Form S-4.
Results of Operations
Three Months ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Three Months ended September 30, 2009
Total revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $341,000 compared to $253,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of $88,000, or 34.8%, reflecting increased traction in our attempt to establish the company in the retrofit space. Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2010 consisted of approximately 83.0% in product sales and 17.0% in technology licensing fees and royalties. Of our operating revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009, approximately 88.9% was from product sales and 11.1% was from technology licensing fees and royalties. The mix of our revenue sources during any reporting period may have a material impact on our operating results. In particular, our execution of technology licensing agreements, and the timing of the revenue recognized from these agreements, has not been predictable.
Product sales were $283,000 in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $225,000 in the same quarter of 2009, an increase of $58,000. This increase in product sales was attributable primarily to higher demand for our Platinum Plus Purifier Systems, a product comprised of a diesel particulate filter along with our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst. The sales of our Purifier Systems provide us with recurring revenue from use of our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst that enables the regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. We believe we will have the opportunity to expand this business opportunity as we build the certified product portfolio and infrastructure required to address additional low emission zones throughout the globe.
Our technology licensing fees and royalties were also higher in 2010 with $58,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $28,000 in the same quarter of 2009. These revenues are primarily attributable to royalties related to our ARIS technologies. While we have not executed new technology license agreements in 2010, we continue our efforts to consummate technology license agreements with manufacturers and component suppliers for the use of our ARIS technologies for control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) using our selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emission control, the combination of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) with SCR technologies, and hydrocarbon injection for lean NOx traps, NOx catalysts and diesel particulate filter regeneration.
Our total cost of revenue was $131,000 in the three month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to $217,000 in the three month period ended September 30, 2009. Our gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 61.6% and 14.2% for the three month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in gross margin was principally due to changes in sales mix during the periods, combined with a charge in the prior year period to adjust the carrying value of inventories to reflect realizable value.
Our cost of revenue — product sales includes the costs we incur to formulate our finished products into saleable form for our customers, including material costs, labor and processing costs charged to us by our outsourced blenders, installers and other vendors, packaging costs incurred by our outsourced suppliers, freight costs to customers and inbound freight charges from our suppliers. Our inventory is primarily maintained off-site by our outsourced suppliers. To date, our purchasing, receiving, inspection and internal transfer costs have been insignificant and have been included in cost of revenue — product sales. In addition, in 2009 the costs of our warehouse of approximately $21,000 per year were included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our gross margins may not be comparable to those of other entities, because some entities include all of the costs related to their distribution network in cost of revenue and others like us exclude a portion of such costs from gross margin, including such costs instead within operating expenses. Cost of revenue — licensing fees and royalties is zero as there are no incremental costs associated with the revenue. Cost of consulting and other revenue includes incremental out of pocket costs to provide consulting services.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,662,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $1,324,000 in the comparable 2009 period, an increase of $338,000, or 25.5%. The increase in selling, general and administrative costs is primarily attributable to increased professional fees incurred in connection with our merger with CSI, which was completed on October 15, 2010. The increased professional fees were partially offset by lower compensation and benefits, travel, rent and related occupancy expenses in 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses are summarized as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Compensation and benefits
  $ 634     $ 784  
Non-cash stock-based compensation
    27       159  
 
           
Total compensation and benefits
    661       943  
Professional services
    753       127  
Travel
    68       78  
Occupancy
    93       115  
Bad debt (recovery) provision
    23       (14 )
Depreciation and all other
    64       75  
 
           
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 1,662     $ 1,324  
 
           
Excluding the non-cash stock-based charges, compensation and benefit expenses were $634,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $784,000 in the comparable prior year period. This decrease of $150,000, or 19.1%, is due primarily to the reduction in force implemented effective August 7, 2009. The reduction in non-cash stock-based compensation reflects a reduction in our workforce and related issuance of stock-based awards.
Expenses related to professional services increased by $626,000 to $753,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $127,000 in the comparable prior year period. The increase principally reflects legal, accounting, investment banking fees and other expenses incurred in connection with our merger with CSI, which was completed on October 15, 2010.
Reimbursement of expenses under grant program represents amounts reimbursed under a $961,000 diesel emissions reduction technology development grant from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). The project goal is to develop and verify a Nitrogen Oxide-Particulate Matter (NOx-PM) reduction retrofit system for on- and off-road engines, including those used in Class 8 type diesel fleets. The program is administered by HARC on behalf of the Texas Environmental Research Consortium utilizing funding provided by the State of Texas. We anticipate completing the HARC program by the first quarter of 2011.
Research and development expenses were $55,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $128,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $73,000. Presently, we are working to overcome gaps in our technology and product portfolios brought about by volatile markets and past development setbacks. In addition to development of new products, our 2010 projects include field testing of fuel economy and emission control technologies in connection with our HARC project. Total research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 included $2,000 of non-cash charges for stock-based compensation.
Patent amortization and other patent related expense was $32,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $98,000 in the same prior year period, a decrease of $66,000. The 2009 expense includes the write-off of $42,000 in capitalized costs related to the abandonment of certain patents and patent applications not material to our business, the continued maintenance of which was judged by management to be uneconomic.
At each reporting period, we evaluate the events or changes in circumstances that may indicate that patents are not recoverable. The types of events and changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying value of our patents is not recoverable and therefore, impairment testing would be triggered include the following: permanent elimination of mandated compliance with emission reduction standards; reduction in overall market prevalence of diesel engines; obsolescence of our technologies due to new discoveries and inventions; and an adverse action or assessment against our technologies.

 

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Our technology is comprised of patents, patent applications, trade or service marks, data and know-how. We consider the life of our technologies to be commensurate with the remaining term of our U.S. and corresponding foreign patents. Our patents have expiration dates ranging from 2010 through 2026, with the majority of the material patents upon which we rely expiring in 2018 and beyond. We believe that we have sufficient patent coverage surrounding our core patents that effectively serves to provide us longer proprietary protection. Our patents comprise technologies that have been asserted as the technologies of choice by various automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet mandates to comply with regulatory requirements that went into effect starting in 2010 (EPA 2010). We monitor evolving technologies in the automotive and other applicable industries to evaluate obsolescence of any of our patents.
Although we have seen certain suspensions and delays in mandated emissions requirements, we expect sufficient revenue over the remaining life of the underlying patents to recover the carrying value of our patents. We believe the emission reduction mandates will be phased in over time so that despite volatility in our revenue streams, we should realize the expected revenue from our patents. Our intellectual property strategy has been to build upon our base of core technology with newer advanced technology patents developed or purchased by us. In many instances, we have incorporated the technology embodied in our core patents into patents covering specific product applications, including product design and packaging. We believe this building-block approach provides greater protection to us and our licensees than relying solely on our core patents.
Interest income was $2,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $46,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $44,000, principally due to lower invested balances and rates of return during the 2010 period.
Other income (expense) was zero in the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to ($26,000) in the comparable 2009 period. The 2009 other income (expense) is comprised of foreign currency transaction losses, net of gains of ($24,000), interest expense of ($25,000) and gain, net on the fair value of investments of $23,000.
Nine Months ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Nine Months ended September 30, 2009
Total revenue for the first nine months of 2010 was $1,397,000 compared to $974,000 in the first nine months of 2009, an increase of $423,000, or 43.4%, reflecting an increase in product sales as well as licensing fees and royalties. Operating revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 consisted of approximately 90.6% in product sales and 9.4% in technology licensing fees and royalties. Total revenues in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 consisted of approximately 90.2% in product sales and 9.8% in technology licensing fees and royalties. The mix of our revenue sources during any reporting period may have a material impact on our operating results. In particular, our execution of technology licensing agreements, and the timing of the revenue recognized from these agreements, has not been predictable.
Product sales in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $1,265,000 compared to $879,000 in the same prior year period, an increase of $386,000 or 43.9%. The increase in product sales was attributable primarily to higher demand for our Platinum Plus Purifier Systems, a product comprised of a diesel particulate filter along with our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst.
Our technology licensing fees and royalties were also higher in 2010 with $132,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $95,000 in the same period of 2009. These revenues are primarily attributable to royalties related to our ARIS technologies. We have not executed new technology license agreements in 2010.
Our total cost of revenue was $816,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to $668,000 in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009. The increase in our cost of sales is due to an increase in sales volume. Our gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 41.6% and 31.4% for nine-month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, with the increase largely attributable to the mix of revenues during the periods.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,395,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $4,837,000 in the comparable 2009 period, a decrease of $442,000, or 9.1%. The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs is primarily attributable to lower compensation and occupancy expenses partially offset with an increase in professional services related to our merger with CSI which was completed on October 15, 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses are summarized as follows:
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Compensation and benefits
  $ 1,901     $ 2,833  
Non-cash stock-based compensation
    84       569  
 
           
Total compensation and benefits
    1,985       3,402  
Professional services
    1,695       545  
Travel
    188       266  
Occupancy
    316       495  
Bad debt (recovery) provision
    23       (148 )
Depreciation and all other
    188       277  
 
           
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 4,395     $ 4,837  
 
           
Our aggregate non-cash charges for the fair value of stock options and warrants in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $84,000. This compares to $579,000 in total non-cash stock-based compensation expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, of which $569,000 was included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $10,000 in research and development expenses.
Excluding the non-cash stock-based charges, compensation and benefit expenses were $1,901,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $2,833,000 in the comparable prior year period, a decrease of $932,000, or 32.9%.
Professional services include audit-related costs, legal fees, as well as investor relations and financial advisory fees. The increase principally reflects legal, accounting and investment banking fees incurred in connection with our merger with CSI, which was completed on October 15, 2010.
We relocated our U.S. corporate offices in January 2009 and incurred rent expense on both our old and new U.S. headquarters due to the timing of our relocation and expiration of the old lease.
Reimbursement of expenses under grant program represents amounts reimbursed under a $961,000 diesel emissions reduction technology development grant from the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). The project goal is to develop and verify a Nitrogen Oxide-Particulate Matter (NOx-PM) reduction retrofit system for on- and off-road engines, including those used in Class 8 type diesel fleets. The program is administered by HARC on behalf of the Texas Environmental Research Consortium utilizing funding provided by the State of Texas. We anticipate completing the HARC program by the first quarter of 2011.
On February 10, 2009, our Board of Directors elected Michael L. Asmussen, as President and Chief Executive Officer replacing Dr. Bernhard Steiner. Mr. Asmussen was also appointed to serve as a Director of the Company. Effective February 11, 2009, Dr. Steiner resigned as a Director of the Company. As a consequence of his termination of employment, Dr. Steiner was entitled to salary of approximately $315,445 (EUR 241,500) per annum until September 13, 2010, the remainder of his contract term, along with specified expenses not to exceed an aggregate of approximately $4,300, to be paid in monthly installments. We recognized a severance charge of $510,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 for this obligation.
Following Dr. Steiner’s death on June 26, 2010, our obligation to provide severance payments to him ceased. As a result, during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, we reversed $163,000 of our severance accrual to recognize a reduction in our obligations due Dr. Steiner as well as certain severance arrangements related to our August 2009 workforce reduction.
Research and development expenses were $244,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $314,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Presently, we are working to overcome gaps in our technology and product portfolios brought about by volatile markets and past development setbacks. Research and development expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 include $10,000 of non-cash charges for the fair value of stock options granted in accordance with ASC 718.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) verifications were withdrawn on two of our products in January 2009 because available test results were not accepted by EPA as meeting new emissions testing requirements for NO2 measurement. Presently, we do not intend to seek verification of these products. We have no assurance of the extent of additional testing that may be required by EPA or whether it will be adequate to remove any remaining concern the EPA may have regarding use of our fuel-borne catalyst.

 

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We believe that it is an essential requirement of the U.S. retrofit market that emissions control products and systems are verified under the U.S. EPA and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB) protocols in order to qualify for funding from EPA and/or CARB programs. Funding for these emissions control products and systems is generally limited to those products and technologies that have already been verified. Verification is also useful for commercial acceptability. We believe that the lack of CARB verification will result in a shift of U.S. retrofit revenue into future periods. We are currently working to achieve CARB verification and may have the opportunity to obtain a conditional CARB verification before all of our testing has been concluded.
Without full CARB verification, our U.S. retrofit opportunities are limited although certain jurisdictions have been satisfied with other of our certifications. We received the EPA registration in December 1999 for the Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst for use in bulk fuel by refiners, distributors and truck fleets. In 2000, we completed the certification protocol for particulate filters and additives for use with particulate filters with VERT, the main recognized authority in Europe that tests and verifies diesel particulate filters for emissions and health effects. In 2001, the Swiss environmental agency BUWAL approved the Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst for use with particulate filters. In 2002, the U.S. Mining, Safety and Health Administration accepted Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst for use in all underground mines. In 2007, we received accreditation for our Purifier System, our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst used with a diesel particulate filter, to be sold for compliance with the emission reduction requirements established for the London LEZ. In 2009, the German Federal Environment Agency, the Umweltbundesamt (“UBA”), issued a non disapproval for sale of Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst for use in conjunction with up to 2,000 diesel particulate filters in Germany; further work will be required to remove the 2,000 unit restriction.
In addition to emphasis on the global retrofit market, we continued to focus on fuel economy opportunities in the U.S. in non-road sectors, including rail, marine, mining and construction, and expect continued focus on these sectors by our distributors rather than through our direct selling efforts. Our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst is effective with regular sulfur diesel, ultra-low sulfur diesel, arctic diesel (kerosene) and biodiesel. When used with blends of biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur diesel, our Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst prevents the normal increase in nitrogen oxides associated with biodiesel, as well as offering emission reduction in particulates and reduced fuel consumption. Platinum Plus is used to improve combustion which acts to reduce emissions and improve the performance and reliability of emission control equipment. Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst takes catalytic action into engine cylinders where it improves combustion, thereby reducing particulates, unburned hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions, which also results in improved fuel economy. Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst lends itself to a wide range of enabling solutions including fuel economy, diesel particulate filtration, low emission biodiesel, carbon reduction and exhaust emission reduction. The improvement attributable to Platinum Plus fuel-borne catalyst may vary as a result of engine age, application in which the engine is used, load, duty cycle, speed, fuel quality, tire pressure and ambient air temperature.
Patent amortization and other patent related expense was $109,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $307,000 in the same prior year period, a decrease of $198,000. The 2009 expense includes the write-off of $192,000 in capitalized costs related to the abandonment of certain patents and patent applications not material to our business, the continued maintenance of which was judged by management to be uneconomic.
Interest income was $93,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $187,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of $94,000, due to lower invested balances and rates of return during the 2010 period.
Other income (expense) was ($67,000) in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and is comprised of foreign currency transaction losses, net of gains of ($20,000) and interest expense of ($47,000). The 2009 other income (expense) of $295,000 consists of foreign currency transaction gains, net of losses of $168,000, interest expense of ($57,000), a net gain on investments of $185,000 and ($1,000) all other. In the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company had an unrealized gain on the fair value of its investment in ARS of $441,000 and an unrealized loss of ($256,000) on our ARSR, resulting in an $185,000 net gain.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We require capital resources and liquidity to fund our global development and for working capital. Our working capital requirements vary from period to period depending upon manufacturing volumes, the timing of deliveries and payment cycles of our customers. At September 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.5 million to use for our operations. Our working capital was approximately $3.6 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $7.3 million at December 31, 2009 reflecting a decrease of $3.7 million primarily attributable to our operating losses during the period.

 

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Net cash used for operating activities was $3.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and was used primarily to fund the net loss of $3.8 million, adjusted for non-cash items and changes in working capital items. Included in the non-cash items was stock-based compensation expense of $84,000, a provision for doubtful accounts of $23,000 and depreciation and amortization of $140,000.
After adjusting for the provision for doubtful accounts, trade accounts receivable, net increased $73,000 to $198,000 at September 30, 2010 from $148,000 at December 31, 2009 due primarily to increased sales activity. Inventories, net decreased $152,000, reflecting increased product sales in the retrofit-market. Other current assets and other assets decreased $122,000 at September 30, 2010 from the December 31, 2009 levels, principally reflecting collections of other receivables. Our accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities increased at September 30, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009 reflecting increases in accounts payable that were partially offset by decreases in accrued expenses and other liabilities. The decrease in accrued expenses is principally due to the payment and adjustment of severance liabilities.
Net cash provided by investing activities was $11.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010, principally reflecting the sale of our ARS investments. We also used cash for investments in our patents, including patent applications in foreign jurisdictions. We expect to continue to invest in our intellectual property portfolio.
Cash used in financing activities was approximately $7.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and was attributable to net repayment of borrowings under our demand loan facility with UBS.
In October 2008, we received an offer (the “Offer”) from UBS for a put right permitting us to sell to UBS at par value all ARS previously purchased from UBS at a future date (any time during a two-year period beginning June 30, 2010). The Offer also included a commitment to loan us 75% of the UBS- determined value of the ARS at any time until the put is exercised. The Offer was non-transferable and expired on November 14, 2008. On November 6, 2008, we accepted the Offer. Our right under the Offer is in substance a put option (with the strike price equal to the par value of the ARS) which it recorded as an asset, measured at its fair value.
Classification of investments as current or non-current is dependent upon management’s intended holding period, the security’s maturity date and liquidity considerations based on market conditions. At December 31, 2009, the Company classified all investments as current based on management’s intention and ability to liquidate the investments within the next twelve months through exercise of its put right with UBS. On June 30, 2010 we exercised our put option under the Offer and sold to UBS all our remaining ARS investments for approximately $5.2 million, representing par value. Of this amount, approximately $3.2 million was used in July 2010, to pay down our outstanding borrowings to UBS.
Our management believes that our current cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2010 were sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months on a standalone basis (pre-Merger). However, on October 15, 2010, we completed the Merger with CSI. CSI has suffered recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception, and prior to the Merger, CSI’s working capital was severely limited. As of September 30, 2010, CSI had an accumulated deficit of approximately $152 million and a working capital deficit of $6.3 million. As of December 31, 2009, CSI had an accumulated deficit of approximately $149.3 million and a working capital deficit of $4.4 million. As a result, CSI’s auditors’ report for fiscal year 2009 included an explanatory paragraph that expresses substantial doubt about CSI’s ability to continue as a “going concern.” In addition, CSI’s principal credit agreement has been in default since March 31, 2009, although a forbearance agreement is in place that expires on January 13, 2011 (that date that is 90 days after the effective date of the Merger). At September 30, 2010, CSI’s outstanding balance on the line of credit was $2.6 million with $2.8 million available. Although the Merger and the respective equity capital raises (CSI’s $4.0 million aggregate issuance of secured convertible notes, which converted to equity immediately prior to the Merger, and Clean Diesel’s $1.0 million Regulation S offering of common stock and warrants, which closed immediately prior to the Merger) provided necessary capital to the combined company, we nevertheless will need to replace CSI’s credit facility and may require additional capital in order to conduct our operations for any reasonable length of time. If we are not able to replace CSI’s credit facility or otherwise recapitalize the combined company, it would have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition and long-term prospects
No dividends have been paid on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Capital Expenditures
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Subsequent Event
On October 15, 2010, we completed the Merger with CSI. Accordingly, our annual report for the year ended December 31, 2010 will reflect the description of our business and operations as a combined entity, and the audited financial statements included in that annual report of the combined entity will, in substance, be those of CSI (the accounting acquirer), with the assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses, of our company being included effective from the date of the closing of the Merger. For additional information relating to the business and operations of CSI, please see the Form S-4.
Selected Financial Data
                 
    Year Ended  
    December 31,  
    2009     2008  
Reflecting post one-for-six split capitalization   (In thousands)  
Revenue
  $ 1,221     $ 7,475  
Net loss
  $ (6,932 )   $ (9,373 )
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
  $ (5.10 )   $ (6.91 )
Dividends per share
  $     $  
Weighted average number of common shares, basic and diluted
    1,358       1,356  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that we had effective disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Changes in Internal Controls
In connection with the evaluation by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter, no change in our internal control over financial reporting was identified that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
       
Exhibit    
Number   Description
31.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
31.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
32.1    
Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  CLEAN DIESEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
  By:   /s/ Charles F. Call    
    Charles F. Call   
    Director and Chief Executive Officer   
 
Date: November 15, 2010    
 
  By:   /s/ Nikhil A. Mehta    
    Nikhil A. Mehta   
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
Date: November 15, 2010

 

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EX-31.1 2 c08508exv31w1.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Charles F. Call, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “report”) of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 (f) and 15d-15 (f)) for the registrant and have:
  a)  
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)  
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c)  
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d)  
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a)  
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)  
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
Date: November 15, 2010  By:   /s/ Charles F. Call    
    Charles F. Call   
    Director and Chief Executive Officer   

 

 

EX-31.2 3 c08508exv31w2.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Nikhil A. Mehta, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “report”) of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 (f) and 15d-15 (f)) for the registrant and have:
  a)  
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  b)  
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  c)  
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  d)  
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
  a)  
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  b)  
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
         
Date: November 15, 2010  By:   /s/ Nikhil A. Mehta    
    Nikhil A. Mehta   
    Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   

 

 

EX-32.1 4 c08508exv32w1.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
The undersigned, Charles F. Call and Nikhil A. Mehta, in their capacities as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (the “Registrant”) do each hereby certify with respect to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the period ended September 30, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), that, to the best of his knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report.
         
Date: November 15, 2010  /s/ Charles F. Call    
  Charles F. Call   
  Chief Executive Officer and Director   
 
Date: November 15, 2010  /s/ Nikhil A. Mehta    
  Nikhil A. Mehta   
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   
The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and is not being “filed” as part of the Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section. This certification shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except to the extent that this Exhibit 32.1 is expressly and specifically incorporated by reference in any such filing.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

 

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