UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.
Commission file number: 000-53443
COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 75-3076597 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 300 Tampa, FL | 33637 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 975-7467
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 | ¨ | Non-accelerated filer | ¨ |
Accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of May 12, 2016, there were 81,821,628 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding.
COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Table of Contents
Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |||
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 4 | |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 17 | |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 21 | |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 22 | |
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION | |||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 23 | |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 24 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 24 | |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 25 | |
Item 5. | Other information | 25 | |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 26 |
2 |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "could," "should," "would," "may," "seek," "plan," "might," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "predict," "project," "forecast," "potential," "continue" negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential sales and revenues; acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.
These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
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PART I. – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| March 31, |
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| December 31, |
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| (Unaudited) |
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash |
| $ | 222,253 |
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| $ | 10,882 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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| 43,545 |
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| 95,175 |
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Total current assets |
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| 265,798 |
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| 106,057 |
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Intangibles |
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| 160,818 |
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| 153,434 |
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Equipment, net |
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| 91,116 |
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| 97,600 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 517,732 |
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| $ | 357,091 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 1,422,169 |
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| $ | 1,278,307 |
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Accrued liabilities – related party |
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| 639,687 |
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| 591,870 |
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Customer deposits – related party |
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| 400,000 |
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| 400,000 |
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Accrued payroll taxes |
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| 33,737 |
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| 33,737 |
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Debt, current portion |
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| 827,230 |
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| 697,903 |
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Derivative liability |
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| 809,654 |
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| 356,554 |
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Total current liabilities |
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| 4,132,477 |
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| 3,358,371 |
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Debt, long-term portion, net of debt discount |
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| 68,806 |
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| 77,803 |
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Total liabilities |
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| 4,201,283 |
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| 3,436,174 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 5) |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Stockholders' equity (deficit): |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 122 and 136 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Common stock, $.001 par value; 140,000,000 shares authorized; 68,076,150 and 66,600,367 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively |
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| 67,204 |
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| 65,929 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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| 37,626,589 |
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| 36,038,551 |
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Common stock issuable |
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| 525,500 |
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| 180,900 |
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Common stock held in escrow |
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| 8,441 |
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| 8,441 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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| (41,879,046 | ) |
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| (39,344,245 | ) |
Total deficit |
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| (3,651,312 | ) |
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| (3,050,424 | ) |
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary |
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| (32,239 | ) |
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| (28,659 | ) |
Total stockholders' deficit |
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| (3,683,551 | ) |
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| (3,079,083 | ) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit |
| $ | 517,732 |
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| $ | 357,091 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
4 |
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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| Three months ended March 31, |
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| 2016 |
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| 2015 |
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Revenues |
| $ | -- |
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| $ | -- |
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Cost of revenues |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Gross profit |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Operating expenses |
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Payroll and related expenses |
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| 220,231 |
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| 214,925 |
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Consulting |
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| 1,212,890 |
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| 130,423 |
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Professional fees |
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| 111,345 |
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| 147,860 |
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Research and development |
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| 12,767 |
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| 299,645 |
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General and administrative |
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| 463,027 |
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| 489,277 |
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Total operating expenses |
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| 2,020,260 |
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| 1,282,130 |
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Operating loss |
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| (2,020,260 | ) |
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| (1,282,130 | ) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense, net |
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| (371,243 | ) |
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| (1,958 | ) |
Change in fair value of derivative liability |
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| (146,878 | ) |
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| -- |
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Net loss |
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| (2,538,381 | ) |
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| (1,284,088 | ) |
Less: Noncontrolling interest in net loss |
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| (3,580 | ) |
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| (5,652 | ) |
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Net loss to shareholders |
| $ | (2,534,801 | ) |
| $ | (1,278,436 | ) |
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Net loss per common share: |
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Basic and diluted |
| $ | (0.04 | ) |
| $ | (0.02 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic and diluted |
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| 67,276,998 |
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| 61,583,086 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
5 |
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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| Three months ended March 31, |
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| 2016 |
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| 2015 |
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Operating Activities: |
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Net loss |
| $ | (2,538,381 | ) |
| $ | (1,284,088 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Stock issued for services |
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| -- |
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| 31,200 |
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Warrants issued for services |
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| 1,115,246 |
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| 4,462 |
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Employee stock options |
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| 327,000 |
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| 327,000 |
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Non-cash interest expense |
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| 149,089 |
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| -- |
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Change in fair value of derivative liability |
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| 146,878 |
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| -- |
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Amortization of debt discount |
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| 201,343 |
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| -- |
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Depreciation expense |
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| 6,484 |
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| 6,401 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Prepaid expenses |
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| 51,630 |
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| -- |
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Accounts payable |
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| 143,862 |
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| 255,175 |
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Accrued liabilities – related party |
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| 47,817 |
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| 79,504 |
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Accrued payroll liabilities |
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| -- |
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| 6,685 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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| (349,032 | ) |
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| (573,661 | ) |
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Investing Activities: |
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Intangible assets |
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| (7,384 | ) |
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| (9,243 | ) |
Equipment purchase |
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| -- |
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| (5,000 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
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| (7,384 | ) |
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| (14,243 | ) |
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Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of common stock |
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| 400,000 |
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| 225,000 |
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Proceeds from debt |
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| 173,800 |
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| 250,000 |
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Payments on debt |
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| (6,013 | ) |
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| (4,234 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
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| 567,787 |
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| 470,766 |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash |
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| 211,371 |
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| (117,138 | ) |
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Cash, beginning of period |
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| 10,882 |
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| 171,871 |
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Cash, end of period |
| $ | 222,253 |
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| $ | 54,733 |
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Cash paid for: |
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Interest |
| $ | 7,528 |
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| $ | 1,416 |
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Income taxes |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Non-cash transaction: |
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Derivative liability offset by debt discount |
| $ | 173,800 |
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| $ | -- |
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Reduction of stock issuable by issuing common stock |
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| 25,400 |
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| 410,950 |
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Debt and interest settled for common stock |
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| 91,667 |
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| -- |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary, (we, us, our, the "Company" or "Cool Technologies") was incorporated in the State of Nevada in July 2002. In April 2014, we formed Ultimate Power Truck, LLC ("Ultimate Power Truck" or "UPT"), of which we own 95% and a shareholder of Cool Technologies owns 5%. We were formerly known as Bibb Corporation, as Z3 Enterprises, and as HPEV Inc. On August 20, 2015, we changed our name to Cool Technologies, Inc.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, has been derived from audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited financial statements and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of this interim information. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third party ownership of our subsidiary, UPT. Operating results and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for the entire year. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Going Concern
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have incurred net losses of $41,879,046 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise capital, generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay our obligations when they come due. We will have to obtain additional debt and / or equity financing; however, we cannot provide investors with assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient capital to fund our operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty. As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management is negotiating additional funding arrangements to support completion of the commercialization phases of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications; and to license and sell mobile generation retrofit kits (our Ultimate Power Truck business) as well as retrofitted vehicles that incorporate our proprietary gearing system. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in raising additional financing and accomplishing these objectives.
7 |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Accounting Standards Update, or FASB ASU 2016-09 "Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718)" – In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, which includes multiple provisions intended to simplify various aspects of accounting for share-based payments. While aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of the accounting for share-based payments, the amendments are expected to significantly impact net income, earnings per share, and the statement of cash flows. Implementation and administration may present challenges for companies with significant share-based payment activities. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
FASB ASU 2016-10 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)" – In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, clarify identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with the option to adopt as early as December 15, 2016. We are currently assessing the impact of adoption of this ASU on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial position.
Note 2 – Customer deposits – Related party
These represent advance payments of $400,000 received on orders that have not yet been fulfilled, with companies controlled by the individual who is the 5% owner of UPT and a shareholder.
Note 3 – Debt
Debt consists of the following:
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| March 31, 2016 |
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| December 31, 2015 |
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Notes payable -- original issue discount |
| $ | 400,000 |
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| $ | 400,000 |
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Convertible notes payable |
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| 485,500 |
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| 365,350 |
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Test vehicle financing |
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| 71,062 |
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| 77,075 |
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Note payable – related party |
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| 22,910 |
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| 22,910 |
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Note payable – UPT minority owner |
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| 250,000 |
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| 250,000 |
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| 1,229,472 |
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| 1,115,335 |
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Debt discount |
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| (333,436 | ) |
|
| (339,629 | ) |
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|
| 896,036 |
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| 775,706 |
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Less: current portion |
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| (827,230 | ) |
|
| (697,903 | ) |
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| $ | 68,806 |
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| $ | 77,803 |
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Notes payable – original issue discount
In October 2015, we received $350,000 under two notes payable with an original issue discount of $50,000, in lieu of interest. The $400,000 principal balance was payable in full on March 31, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum.
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Convertible notes payable
September 2015 Convertible Note -- In September 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, which allows us to borrow up to $250,000, bearing interest at 10%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017. We borrowed $75,000 in September 2015 and $50,000 in November 2015, for a total of $125,000 due on September 15, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at the lesser of $0.305 per share or 65% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In February 2016, the $75,000 note and interest of $16,667 were converted in exchange for 467,740 shares of our common stock. Subsequent to March 31, 2016, the remaining $50,000 note and $14,256 of interest were converted in exchange for 531,429 shares of our common stock.
December 2015 Convertible Notes -- In December 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, bearing interest payable quarterly at 10%, allowing us to borrow up to $248,800. In December 2015, we received $200,000 under the convertible note agreement, with an original issue discount of $20,350 and $20,000 distributed to the lender's legal counsel, for a total amount of $240,350 due on December 1, 2016, with a debt discount of $40,350. In January 2016, we received the remaining $48,800 with an original issue discount of $5,850, for a total amount of $54,650 due on February 26, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance may be converted into shares of our common stock at a rate of $0.12 per share. In the event of a default, the conversion price becomes 70% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the three consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We also issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock in two separate tranches for 250,000 shares each, with exercise prices of 125% and 150% of our common stock price on the day prior to closing the agreement, or $0.175 per share and $0.21 per share. We determined that the conversion feature and the warrants meet the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The convertible notes have prepayment penalties of 115%, 120%, 125% and 130%, respectively, in the event the note is settled within 45 days, 46-90 days, 91-120 days, and 121 days through the due date. We placed 12,291,667 shares of our common stock in escrow as collateral for this agreement.
February 2016 Convertible Note – In February 2016, we entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $125,000, with an original issue discount of $15,500 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $140,500 due on August 10, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 22% per annum. At any time following an event of default, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 65% of the average of the three lowest closing prices in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Test Vehicle Financing
In October 2014, we entered into financing agreements for the purchase of test vehicles, bearing interest at 5.99% payable monthly over five years, collateralized by the vehicles.
Note payable – related party
This note is non-interest bearing and is due on demand, payable to the Secretary of Cool Technologies.
Note payable – UPT minority owner
Held by the 5% minority owner of UPT. The terms of the note have not been finalized.
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Future contractual maturities of debt are as follows:
Year ending December 31, |
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2016 |
| $ | 1,066,158 |
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2017 |
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| 124,214 |
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2018 |
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| 20,789 |
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2019 |
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| 18,311 |
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| $ | 1,229,472 |
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Note 4 – Derivative Liability
Under the terms of the convertible note agreements, we identified derivative instruments arising from embedded conversion features, as well as warrants issued with the December 2015 Convertible Note.
The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the derivative liability at the dates of issuance and the revaluation dates:
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| January 27, |
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| February 10, |
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| February 24, |
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| March 31, |
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Volatility |
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| 121 | % |
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| 121 | % |
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| 118 | % |
| 121 – 127 | % | |
Risk-free interest rate |
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| 0.5 | % |
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| 0.4 | % |
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| 0.7 | % |
| 0.3 – 0.8 | % | |
Expected life (years) |
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| 1.0 |
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| 0.5 |
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| 1.6 |
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| 0.4 – 2.7 |
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Dividend yield |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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| -- |
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Additional borrowing under the December 2015 Convertible Note. Borrowing under the February 2016 Convertible Note Partial conversion of the September 2015 Convertible Note
(1) (2) (3)
Changes in the derivative liability were as follows:
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| Amount |
| |
December 31, 2015 |
| $ | 356,554 |
|
December 2015 Convertible Note – additional borrowing |
|
| 53,951 |
|
February 2016 Convertible Note |
|
| 252,271 |
|
Conversion – September 2015 Convertible Note |
|
| (71,122 | ) |
Change in fair value at March 31, 2016 |
|
| 218,000 |
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March 31, 2016 |
| $ | 809,654 |
|
An estimated 4,209,487 number of shares were issuable if the conversion features and warrants had been exercised on March 31, 2016.
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Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies
On December 12, 2012, we concluded negotiations on a debt settlement agreement by and among the Company, Phoenix Productions and Entertainment Group ("PPEG"), Action Media Group, LLC ("Action Media") and Spirit Bear Limited ("Spirit Bear") (PPEG and Action Media collectively, the "Debt Holders"). The Debt Holders were to return to escrow a total of 4,676,000 shares of our common stock. 3,676,000 of these shares were returned and cancelled on January 14, 2013, following our filing a registration statement with the SEC on January 11, 2013. The remaining 1,000,000 shares will be purchased by the Company or a nominee of the Company at $0.40 per share (or $400,000) at the rate of $10,000 per month commencing within 90 days of the Company achieving $1,000,000 in gross revenues for products or services from business operations. PPEG and Action Media will divide the $400,000 on a pro rata basis, based on each company's respective amount of debt forgiven. The historical cost of the shares held in escrow are reflected in equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as common stock held in escrow.
Effective May 1, 2015, we executed a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (the "Amendment") with Spirit Bear and the parties identified as the assignees of Spirit Bear who are signatories to the Amendment, which amends certain provisions of our original Settlement Agreement with Spirit Bear. In accordance with the terms of the Amendment, Jay Palmer, Carrie Dwyer and Donica Holt, the Spirit Bear holdover directors, tendered their resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company. Spirit Bear also agreed that it will no longer have any rights to appoint nominees to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-1 covering an aggregate of 14,028,385 shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants on behalf of Spirit Bear and its assignees no later than July 15, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2015. A representative of Spirit Bear agreed that the obligation to register the shares on a Form S-1 need only include shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and exercise of the warrants held by Spirit Bear and its assignees. The Company agreed to issue replacement warrants for certain previously-issued warrants, which will be canceled in connection with the replacement issuance. Within 10 business days of June 1, 2015, the parties agreed to dismiss all of the pending litigation between and among them.
On August 28, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation to dismiss the direct claims of the Company against Spirit Bear and of Spirit Bear against the Company in the Nevada Lawsuit. By order dated September 1, 2015, and filed September 2, 2015, the court ordered dismissal of all direct claims in the Nevada Lawsuit.
Additionally, on February 20, 2015, the Court issued its preliminary approval to the derivative action settlement agreement (the "DASA'), which would lead to the ultimate dismissal of the derivative suit also filed by Spirit Bear in the same action. The Court has scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2015, to consider giving its final approval to the DASA. No shareholder filed any objections to the DASA by April 30, 2015, which was the deadline established by the Court for filing objections. On October 22, 2015, however, Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") filed a Motion to Intervene in the action seeking, among other things, approval to file a new derivative Complaint in this matter. The Company has opposed this Motion.
On August 31, 2015, the Company received notice of a summons in the matter styled Peak Finance, Derivatively on Behalf of Nominal Defendant, HPEV, Inc. v. Hassett, et al., No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "Peak Finance Claim"). Plaintiff Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") alleges that certain members of the Company's Board of Directors and officers caused a misleading proxy statement to issue and breached alleged fiduciary duties from and after June 18, 2013. Peak Finance further alleges that its claim is related to the Spirit Bear Lawsuit described above. The Company has not determined that there is any merit to the allegations, and has decided to submit the claims to an Independent Director Committee consisting of Directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. "Dick" Schul, and Donald Bowman for their review and consideration. Additionally, on September 28, 2015, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the initial Complaint filed by Peak Finance. On October 22, 2015, rather than oppose the motion to dismiss, Peak Finance filed an amended complaint in this case in addition to the Motion to Intervene in the pending Spirit Bear litigation set forth above. On November 9, 2015, the Company filed a new motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Peak Finance on October 22, 2015.
At the November 20, 2015, fairness hearing, the Court denied Peak Finance's Motion to Intervene. However, the Court did allow Peak Finance to formally argue its objections to the DASA. The Court ordered additional briefing on certain issues, which has not been completed. The Court further ordered another hearing to consider the DASA on April 1, 2016.
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On April 1, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company advised the Court that they had agreed in principle to a settlement that would include withdrawal of Peak Finance's objection to the DASA. On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order for Withdrawal of Objection to DASA, which was granted by the Court on April 21, 2016. On May 3, 2016, the Court issued an Order, which fully and finally approved the DASA and dismissed the Peak Finance and the Spirit Bear cases, with prejudice. On May 17, 2016, the Company filed a document to show cause as to the effect of the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement on the pending Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint.
Also on May 17, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Modify Stay of Proceedings so that the stay issued on January 6, 2016 could be modified in order to permit the Court to consider the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement and for the Court and all parties to take all necessary actions to seek final approval of a settlement prior to the Court ruling on the pending Motion to Dismiss.
From time to time, we may be a party to other legal proceedings. Management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these other matters, if any, and after consideration of amounts accrued, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flow.
Note 6 – Equity
Common Stock
On August 19, 2015, the stockholders voted to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 140,000,000 shares.
Common stock issuable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet represents common stock to be issued for either cash received or services performed. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the number of shares of common stock to be issued was 2,773,745 and 701,018 shares, respectively.
Common stock warrants issued with the sale of our common stock
When we sell shares of our common stock the buyer also typically receives fully-vested common stock warrants with a maximum contractual term of 3-5 years. A summary of common stock warrants issued with the sale of our common stock as of March 31, 2016, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:
|
| Number of Warrants |
|
| Weighted-average Exercise Price |
|
| Weighted-average Remaining Life (Years) |
|
| Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
| |||
Outstanding, December 31, 2015 |
|
| 20,726,707 |
|
| $ | 0.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Granted |
|
| 3,987,207 |
|
|
| 0.53 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Forfeited or cancelled |
|
| (3,840,274 | ) |
|
| 0.57 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Outstanding, March 31, 2016 |
|
| 20,873,640 |
|
|
| 0.49 |
|
| 1.9 |
|
| $ | 332,372 |
|
Exercisable, March 31, 2016 |
|
| 20,873,640 |
|
|
| 0.49 |
|
| 1.9 |
|
| $ | 332,372 |
|
Included in the warrants granted and cancelled above are 3,729,164 warrants for which the life was extended by one year, for which we recorded expense of $660,000.
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Note 7 – Share-based payments
Amounts recognized as expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to share-based payments are as follows:
|
| Three months ended March 31, |
| |||||
|
| 2016 |
|
| 2015 |
| ||
Nonemployee common stock |
| $ | -- |
|
| $ | 31,200 |
|
Nonemployee warrants – fully-vested upon issuance |
|
| 445,390 |
|
|
| -- |
|
Nonemployee warrants – service and performance conditions |
|
| 9,856 |
|
|
| 4,462 |
|
Employee stock options – market price-based |
|
| 327,000 |
|
|
| 327,000 |
|
Total share-based expense charged against income |
| $ | 782,246 |
|
| $ | 362,662 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impact on net loss per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
Nonemployee common stock
UPT management agreement
In July, 2014, we entered into an agreement with the company managing the operations of UPT, whereby we would issue common stock under the following conditions:
Condition |
| Number of Shares |
| |
UPT recognizes $100 million of revenue or a change in control |
|
| 500,000 |
|
UPT recognizes $100 million of revenue |
|
| 150,000 |
|
|
|
| 650,000 |
|
As of March 31, 2016, and from the date of the agreement, meeting these conditions was not deemed probable, so no expense was recognized under this agreement and no common stock was issued.
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Investor relations agreement
In June, 2014, we entered into an agreement with a company, which subsequently became a shareholder, to provide investor relations services. Under the terms of this agreement we agreed to issue 60,000 shares of common stock each quarter through May 2015, for a total of 240,000 shares. We recognized expense of $31,200, during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, for the issuance of 60,000 shares.
Other
During the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we issued no other shares of common stock in exchange for services.
Nonemployee common stock warrants -- Fully-vested upon issuance
Financing Advisory Services
In January 2016, we modified the terms of previously issued warrants and issued additional warrants to a company that provides us with financial consulting services. We lowered the exercise price on 2,533,000 warrants to $0.30 per share for warrants that previously had exercise prices ranging from $0.56 to $2.50 per share. As a result of modifying the previously issued warrants, we recognized expense of $64,000. We also issued 1,266,503 additional warrants with an exercise price of $0.30 per share that expire in five years, for which we recognized expense of $246,500.
The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these common stock warrants:
|
| Replacement Warrants |
|
| Additional |
| ||
Volatility |
| 133 – 182 | % |
|
| 204 | % | |
Risk-free interest rate |
| 1.1 – 1.3 | % |
|
| 1.4 | % | |
Expected life (years) |
| 3.0 – 4.3 |
|
|
| 5.0 |
| |
Dividend yield |
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
|
Board of Advisors
In February 2016, we issued three year warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.27 per share and 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.31 per share, to five individuals serving on our board of advisors. We recognized $134,890 of expense for these warrants.
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The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these common stock warrants:
Volatility |
|
| 127 | % |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
| 0.9 | % |
Expected life (years) |
|
| 3.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
| -- |
|
Nonemployee common stock warrants -- Service and performance conditions
UPT management agreement
In July, 2014, we entered into a three year agreement with the company managing the operations of UPT, whereby we would issue common stock warrants under the following conditions:
|
|
|
| Number of |
| |
Vesting Condition |
| Category |
| Warrants |
| |
Fully vest upon UPT generating $1 million of revenue |
| Performance |
|
| 350,000 |
|
45,945 warrants for every $3 million of revenue generated by UPT up to $100 million |
| Performance |
|
| 1,530,000 |
|
60,000 warrants for every three months of completed service managing UPT |
| Service |
|
| 720,000 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
| 2,600,000 |
|
Vested – March 31, 2016 |
|
|
|
| (420,000 | ) |
Nonvested – March 31, 2016 |
|
|
|
| 2,180,000 |
|
The common stock warrants have a three year life and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The grant date fair value was $2,586,000. As of March 31, 2016, and since the date of the agreement, we have not deemed it probable that the performance conditions will be met, so no expense was recognized and no common stock warrants vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, 60,000 of the common stock warrants under the service condition vested with the passage of time and we recognized expense of $9,856 and $24,877, respectively.
Financing advisory services
In March, 2014, we entered into an agreement with a company, which is also a shareholder, to provide financing advisory services, in return for 400,000 common stock warrants having a five year life and an exercise price of $2.50, with vesting in March, 2015 upon satisfactory performance under the agreement. As of December 31, 2014, we deemed it probable that the vesting conditions would be met. Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized estimated expense of $200,379. As of March 31, 2015, the service conditions were met and the award was re-valued at $179,964, resulting in a reduction in expense of $20,415 during the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Employee stock options – Fully-vested
We granted no additional fully-vested options during the three months ended March 31, 2016.
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Employee stock options – Market-based
We granted no additional options that vest upon the achievement of certain stock prices during the three months ended March 31, 2016. No additional non-vested market-based options vested during the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Note 8 – Net Loss per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net loss per share – basic and diluted:
|
| Three months ended March 31, |
| |||||
|
| 2016 |
|
| 2015 |
| ||
Net loss available for stockholders |
| $ | (2,534,801 | ) |
| $ | (1,278,436 | ) |
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock |
|
| 67,276,998 |
|
|
| 61,583,086 |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants |
|
| -- |
|
|
| -- |
|
Common stock and equivalents |
|
| 67,276,998 |
|
|
| 61,583,086 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted |
| $ | (0.04 | ) |
| $ | (0.02 | ) |
Outstanding stock options and common stock warrants are considered anti-dilutive because we are in a net loss position.
Note 9 – Subsequent Events
Subsequent to March 31, 2016, $114,026 under the September 2015 Convertible Note were converted in exchange for 1,021,429 shares of our common stock.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General Discussion and Outlook
Cool Technologies, Inc., (we, us, our, the "Company" or "Cool Technologies") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 22, 2002. We were formerly known as Bibb Corporation, Z3 Enterprises and HPEV, Inc. On August 20, 2015, we changed our name to Cool Technologies, Inc. We have developed and intend to commercialize thermal dispersion technologies in various product platforms and a parallel power input gearbox, around which we have designed a mobile generator system that can be retrofit onto new and existing trucks. In preparation, we have applied for trademarks for one of our technologies and its acronym. The Company currently has two trademarks: HPEV and TEHPC.
Our technologies are divided into two distinct but complementary categories: heat dispersion technology and mobile power generation (MG).
We are commercializing thermal dispersion technologies based on proprietary composite heat structures and heat pipe architecture in various product platforms such as electric motors, pumps, turbines, bearings and vehicle components. We believe that our technologies can help increase the efficiency and lifespan as well as help meet regulatory emissions standards for heat producing equipment and components. The simplicity of the heat pipe architecture as well as the fact that it provides effective new applications for existing manufacturing processes should enhance the cost structure in several large industries including motor/generator and engine manufacturing.
As part of the commercialization, we have applied for and received a trademark for our Totally Enclosed Heat Pipe Cooled technology or 'TEHPC'.
We are also commercializing an integrated parallel power input system that can be retrofit onto new and existing American trucks. The integrated system enables work trucks to run an on-board generator to deliver mobile electric power. When the generator is enhanced by our thermal technology, it should be able to output more power than any other generator of its size on the market. Such a development will magnify the benefits over towable generators and any other competition on the market.
The markets we intend to serve with our mobile generation system include consumer, industrial and military markets, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
As of March 31, 2016, we have five US patents and seven patent applications pending in the area of composite heat structures, motors, and related structures, heat pipe architecture, applications (commonly referred to as "thermal" or "heat dispersion technology") and a parallel power vehicle platform system. We also have a Patent Cooperation Treaty ("PCT") applications filed for a heat pipe cooled brake system, a parallel power input gearing system (PPIG) and radial vent thermal technology.
We are commercializing our patents by integrating our technology with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners, by licensing our thermal technologies and applications to electric motor, generator, pump and vehicle component (brake, resistor, caliper) manufacturers; and by licensing or marketing a mobile electric power system powered by our proprietary gearing system to commercial vehicle and fleet owners. Third party representatives and our UPT subsidiary are also taking pre-orders for new retrofitted work trucks.
We generated our first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale. There can be no assurances that we will be able to do so in this timeframe, or at all. Currently, we primarily incur expenses to commercialize our products, which include costs for research and development, professional fees and general operations.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, condensed consolidated statements of operations data. The table and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.
|
| Three months ended March 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||
|
| 2016 |
|
| 2015 |
|
| Change |
|
| % |
| ||||
Revenues |
| $ | -- |
|
| $ | -- |
|
|
| N/A |
|
|
| N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payroll and related expenses |
|
| 220,231 |
|
|
| 214,925 |
|
|
| 5,306 |
|
|
| 2 | % |
Consulting |
|
| 1,212,890 |
|
|
| 130,423 |
|
|
| 1,082,467 |
|
|
| 830 | % |
Professional fees |
|
| 111,345 |
|
|
| 147,860 |
|
|
| (36,515 | ) |
|
| (25 | )% |
Research and development |
|
| 12,767 |
|
|
| 299,645 |
|
|
| (286,878 | ) |
|
| (96 | )% |
General and administrative |
|
| 463,027 |
|
|
| 489,277 |
|
|
| (26,250 | ) |
|
| (5 | )% |
Total operating expenses |
|
| 2,020,260 |
|
|
| 1,282,130 |
|
|
| 738,130 |
|
|
| 58 | % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
| (371,243 | ) |
|
| (1,958 | ) |
|
| (369,285 | ) |
|
| 18,860 | % |
Change in fair value of derivative liability |
|
| (146,878 | ) |
|
| -- |
|
|
| (146,878 | ) |
|
| N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
| (2,538,381 | ) |
|
| (1,284,088 | ) |
|
| (1,254,293 | ) |
|
| 98 | % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Noncontrolling interest |
|
| (3,580 | ) |
|
| (5,652 | ) |
|
| 2,072 | ) |
|
| (37 | )% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss to shareholders |
| $ | (2,534,801 | ) |
| $ | (1,278,436 | ) |
| $ | (1,256,365 | ) |
|
| 98 | % |
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Revenues
During the three months ended March 31, 2016, and since inception, we have not generated any revenues.
Operating Expenses
Payroll and related expenses remained relatively flat during the periods reported. Consulting expense increased primarily due to an increase in share-based payments for financing advisory services and for our board of advisors during the three months ended March 31, 2016, of $970,500. Professional fees remained relatively flat during the periods reported. Research and development decreased as we focus our efforts on transitioning our technology to the point of generating revenue. General and administrative expense remained relatively flat during the periods reported.
Other Income and Expense
Interest expense increased in 2016 due to (a) additional borrowings, (b) amortization of debt discounts of $201,343, and (c) recording the excess fair value of debt-related derivatives as interest expense of $132,422. Interest expense in 2015 related primarily to our vehicle financing. The change in fair value of derivative liability reflects the change in fair value of the conversion feature embedded in the convertible debt agreements of $218,000, offset by a gain on conversion of $71,122.
Net Loss and Noncontrolling interest
Since we have incurred losses since inception, we have not recorded any income tax expense or benefit. Accordingly, our net loss is driven by our operating and other expenses. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third-party ownership in UPT, which is subtracted to calculate Net loss to shareholders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically met our liquidity requirements primarily through the public sale and private placement of equity securities, debt financing, and exchanging common stock warrants and options for professional and consulting services. At March 31, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents of $222,253.
Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had negative working capital of $3,866,679 and $3,252,314, respectively, at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The decrease in working capital was due to an increase in accounts payable, amounts due to related parties, and incurring debt for working capital purposes.
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September 2015 Convertible Note -- In September 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, which allows us to borrow up to $250,000, bearing interest at 10%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017. We borrowed $75,000 in September 2015 and $50,000 in November 2015, for a total of $125,000 due on September 15, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at the lesser of $0.305 per share or 65% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In February 2016, the $75,000 note and interest of $16,667 was settled in exchange for 467,740 shares of our common stock.
December 2015 Convertible Notes -- In December 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, bearing interest payable quarterly at 10%, allowing us to borrow up to $248,800. In December 2015, we received $200,000 under the convertible note agreement, with an original issue discount of $20,350 and $20,000 distributed to the lender's legal counsel, for a total amount of $240,350 due on December 1, 2016, with a debt discount of $40,350. In January 2016, we received the remaining $48,800 with an original issue discount of $5,850, for a total amount of $54,650 due on February 26, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance may be converted into shares of our common stock at a rate of $0.12 per share. In the event of a default, the conversion price becomes 70% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the three consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We also issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock in two separate tranches for 250,000 shares each, with exercise prices of 125% and 150% of our common stock price on the day prior to closing the agreement, or $0.175 per share and $0.21 per share. We determined that the conversion feature and the warrants meet the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The convertible notes have prepayment penalties of 115%, 120%, 125% and 130%, respectively, in the event the note is settled within 45 days, 46-90 days, 91-120 days, and 121 days through the due date. We placed 12,291,667 shares of our common stock in escrow as collateral for this agreement.
February 2016 Convertible Note – In February 2016, we entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $125,000, with an original issue discount of $15,500 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $140,500 due on August 10, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 22% per annum. At any time following an event of default, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 65% of the average of the three lowest closing prices in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Cash Flows
Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:
|
| Three months ended March 31, |
| |||||
|
| 2016 |
|
| 2015 |
| ||
Net cash used in operating activities |
| $ | (349,032 | ) |
| $ | (573,661 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
| (7,384 | ) |
|
| (14,243 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
| 567,787 |
|
|
| 470,766 |
|
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Net cash used in operating activities decreased primarily due to deferring payment to vendors and management. Our investing activity relates to purchasing equipment in 2015 and the development of patents in both years. Cash provided by financing activities included sale of common stock for $400,000 and $225,000, respectively, and debt borrowings of $173,800 and $250,000, respectively, during 2016 and 2015.
Management believes the Company's funds are insufficient to provide for its projected needs for operations for the next 12 months. We will need additional funding to support product development and working capital needs. We hope to raise additional funds by selling our equity securities; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise such additional financing.
Going Concern
We have incurred net losses of $41,879,046 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise capital, generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay our obligations when they come due. We will have to obtain additional debt and / or equity financing; however, we cannot provide investors with assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient capital to fund our operations. As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management is negotiating additional funding arrangements to support completion of the commercialization phases of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications; and to license and sell mobile generation retrofit kits (our Ultimate Power Truck business) as well as retrofitted vehicles that incorporate our proprietary gearing system. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in raising additional financing and accomplishing these objectives.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and expenses. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations and financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our management does not expect that our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. Control systems, no matter how well conceived and managed, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of March 31, 2016, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, based on the material weaknesses discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Act Commission's rules and forms and that our disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our internal controls are not effective for the following reasons, (1) there are no entity level controls, because of the limited time and abilities of the Company's five officers, (2) there is no separate audit committee, and (3) we have not implemented adequate system and manual controls. As a result, the Company's internal controls have inherent weaknesses, which may increase the risks of errors in financial reporting under current operations and accordingly are not effective as evaluated against the criteria set forth in the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 version). Based on our evaluation, our management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of March 31, 2016.
Going forward, we intend to evaluate our processes and procedures and, where practicable, implement changes in order to have more effective controls over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Spirit Bear Ltd.
Effective May 1, 2015, we executed a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (the "Amendment") with Spirit Bear and the parties identified as the assignees of Spirit Bear who are signatories to the Amendment, which amends certain provisions of the Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Amendment, Jay Palmer, Carrie Dwyer and Donica Holt, the Spirit Bear holdover directors, tendered their resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company. Spirit Bear also agreed that it will no longer have any rights to appoint nominees to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-1 covering an aggregate of 14,845,072 shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants on behalf of Spirit Bear and its assignees no later than July 15, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2015. A representative of Spirit Bear agreed that the obligation to register the shares on a Form S-1 need only include shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and exercise of the warrants held by Spirit Bear and its assignees. The Company agreed to issue replacement warrants for certain previously-issued warrants, which will be canceled in connection with the replacement issuance. Within 10 business days of June 1, 2015, the parties agreed to dismiss all of the pending litigation between and among them.
On August 28, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation to dismiss the direct claims of the Company against Spirit Bear and of Spirit Bear against the Company in the Nevada Lawsuit. By order dated September 1, 2015, and filed September 2, 2015, the court ordered dismissal of all direct claims in the Nevada Lawsuit.
Additionally, on February 20, 2015, the Court issued its preliminary approval to the derivative action settlement agreement (the "DASA'), which would lead to the ultimate dismissal of the derivative suit also filed by Spirit Bear in the same action. The Court has scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2015, to consider giving its final approval to the DASA. No shareholder filed any objections to the DASA by April 30, 2015, which was the deadline established by the Court for filing objections. On October 22, 2015, however, Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") filed a Motion to Intervene in the action seeking, among other things, approval to file a new derivative Complaint in this matter. The Company has opposed this Motion.
At the November 20, 2015 fairness hearing, the Court denied Peak Finance's Motion to Intervene. However, the Court did allow Peak Finance to formally argue its objections to the DASA. The Court ordered additional briefing on certain issues which has now been completed. The Court further ordered another hearing to consider the DASA on April 1, 2016.
On April 1, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company advised the Court that they had agreed in principle to a settlement that would include withdrawal of Peak Finance's objection to the DASA. On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order for Withdrawal of Objection to DASA which was granted by the Court on April 21, 2016. On May 3, 2016, the Court issued an Order which fully and finally approved the DASA and dismissed the case, with prejudice.
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SEC Subpoena
On September 18, 2013, separate and distinct from the settlement of the lawsuit discussed above, the SEC served the Company with a subpoena entitled In the Matter of HPEV, Inc. The subpoena requested documents relating to several matters, including Spirit Bear, Robert Olins and all of their respective affiliates. The Company has not heard anything further concerning this investigation.
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
On August 31, 2015, the Company received notice of a summons in the matter styled Peak Finance, LLC, Derivatively on Behalf of Nominal Defendant, HPEV, Inc. v. Hassett, et al., No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "Peak Finance Claim"). Plaintiff Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") alleges that certain members of the Company's Board of Directors and officers caused a misleading proxy statement to issue and breached alleged fiduciary duties from and after June 18, 2013. Peak Finance further alleges that its claim is related to the Spirit Bear Lawsuit described above. The Company has not determined that there is any merit to the allegations, and has decided to submit the claims to an Independent Director Committee consisting of Directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. "Dick" Schul, and Donald Bowman for their review and consideration. Additionally, on September 28, 2015, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the initial Complaint filed by Peak Finance. On October 22, 2015, rather than oppose the motion to dismiss, Peak Finance filed an amended complaint in this case in addition to the Motion to Intervene in the pending Spirit Bear litigation set forth above. On November 9, 2015, the Company filed a new motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Peak Finance on October 22, 2015. No hearing is presently scheduled on this motion to dismiss.
On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Settlement. This Stipulation seeks the Court's preliminary approval of a settlement agreement negotiated between the parties which, if fully and finally approved by the Court, would lead to the dismissal of this action.
On May 17, 2016, the Company filed a document to show cause as to the effect of the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement on the pending Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint. Also on May 17, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Modify Stay of Proceedings so that the stay issued on January 6, 2016 could be modified in order to permit the Court to consider the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement and for the Court and all parties to take all necessary actions to seek final approval of a settlement prior to the Court ruling on the pending Motion to Dismiss.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On January 7, 2016, for consideration of $15,000, we sold 27,273 shares of common stock and a five-year warrant to purchase 27,273 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.65 per share, to an accredited investor in a private offering. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis
On January 8, 2016, we issued 50,000 shares of common stock in exchange for services received.
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On January 11, 2016, for consideration of $30,000, we sold a total of 230,770 shares of common and five-year warrants to purchase 230,770 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.18 per share, to two accredited investors in a private offering. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis.
On January 27, 2016, we issued warrants to purchase 1,266,503 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.30, in consideration for consulting services. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis.
On February 3, 2016, we issued three year warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.27 per share and 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.31 per share, to five individuals serving on our board of advisors. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis.
On February 25, 2016, we issued 467,740 shares of our common stock upon conversion of principal and interest of convertible debt of $91,667.
On March 2, 2016, we issued 700,000 shares of our common stock upon conversion of 700 shares of our preferred stock.
On March 31, 2016, we issued three-year warrants to purchase 60,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share to the entity managing UPT. The warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis.
None of the above issuances involved any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe we are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
32.1 | Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2 | Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
Cool Technologies, Inc. | |||
Dated: May 19, 2016 | By: | /s/ Timothy Hassett | |
Timothy Hassett | |||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
Dated: May 19, 2016 | By: | /s/ Quentin Ponder | |
Quentin Ponder | |||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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