UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 205

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2018.

 

OR

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934;

 

For the transition period from ______________ to _______________.

 

Commission File Number: 001-35586

 

MAGNEGAS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   26-0250418

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

11885 44th Street North

Clearwater, Florida

  33762
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(727) 934-3448

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

MagneGas Corporation

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

Yes [X] No [  ]

 

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

 

  Large accelerated filer [  ]   Accelerated filer [  ]
  Non-accelerated filer [X]   Smaller reporting company [X]

 

Emerging growth company [  ]

 

 

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

 

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 November, 9, 2018 there were 137,722,528 shares of the issuer’s $0.001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

   
 

 

MAGNEGAS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC.

F/K/A MAGNEGAS CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORM 10-Q REPORT

September 30, 2018

 

    Page Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements. 3
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 25
Item 4. Controls and Procedures. 25
     
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 27
Item 1A. Risk Factors. 27
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. 27
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. 27
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 27
Item 5. Other Information. 27
Item 6. Exhibits. 28
     
SIGNATURES 29

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

  Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

  Page
Number
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017 4
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) 5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) 6
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) 7
   
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8

 

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MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

f/k/a MagneGas Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

  

September 30,

2018

  

December 31,

2017

 
    (Unaudited)      
Assets          
           
Current Assets          
           
Cash  $1,835,912   $586,824 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $166,794 and $101,063, respectively   1,386,523    389,652 
Inventory   1,543,817    738,950 
Prepaid and other current assets   581,661    198,056 
Total Current Assets   5,347,913    1,913,482 
           
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,535,292 and $2,032,265, respectively   9,131,926    6,865,389 
Deposits on acquisition   -    325,000 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $707,533 and $457,171, respectively   2,232,509    412,331 
Security deposits   16,941    27,127 
Goodwill   3,343,280    2,108,781 
           
Total Assets  $20,072,569   $11,652,110 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Current Liabilities          
           
Accounts payable  $1,571,337   $1,716,661 
Accrued expenses   911,402    909,562 
Deferred revenue and customer deposits   -    44,095 
Capital leases, current   110,074    27,460 
Note payable, net of debt discount of $13,903 and $184,204, respectively   125,680    451,754 
Promissory notes payable - related party   -    100,000 
           
Total Current Liabilities   2,718,493    3,249,532 
           
Long Term Liabilities          
Note payable   520,000    520,000 
Capital leases, net of current   217,552    63,839 
Total Liabilities   3,456,045    3,833,371 
           
Commitments and Contingencies          
           
Series C Preferred stock: 25,000 shares designated; 0 and 115 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of approximately $0 at September 30, 2018   -    115,000 
Series E Preferred stock: 455,882 shares designated; 36,765 and 316,875 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of approximately $57,500 at September 30, 2018   50,000    430,950 
Series F Preferred Stock: 817,670 shares designated; 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of approximately $0 at September 30, 2018   -    - 
           
Stockholders’ Equity          
Preferred stock: $0.001 par; 10,000,000 shares authorized          
Series A Preferred stock: 1,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding with no liquidation preference at September 30, 2018   1,000    1,000 
Series B Preferred stock: 2,700 shares designated; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017   -    - 
Common stock: $0.001 par; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 59,917,080 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 1,782,864 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017   59,918    1,783 
Additional paid-in-capital   91,215,564    71,852,874 
Accumulated deficit   (74,709,958)   (64,582,868)
           
Total Stockholders’ Equity   16,566,524    7,272,789 
           
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Stockholders’ Equity  $20,072,569   $11,652,110 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

f/k/a MagneGas Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   For the three months ended   For the nine months ended 
   Sep. 30, 2018   Sep. 30, 2017   Sep. 30, 2018   Sep. 30, 2017 
                 
Revenue:  $2,598,820   $879,511   $6,678,285   $2,717,503 
                     
Cost of Revenues   1,600,602    552,374    4,331,064    1,588,419 
Gross Profit   998,218    327,137    2,347,221    1,129,084 
                     
Operating Expenses:                    
Selling, general and administration   4,133,073    2,453,160    11,220,329    8,366,604 
Research and development   4,500    1,470    8,092    125,725 
Depreciation and amortization   408,881    166,034    988,354    526,602 
Total Operating Expenses   4,546,454    2,620,664    12,216,775    9,018,931 
                     
Operating Loss   (3,548,236)   (2,293,527)   (9,869,554)   (7,889,847)
                     
Other Income and (Expense):                    
Interest   (11,387)   (27,233)   (107,402)   (46,142)
Amortization of debt discount   (52,965)   (804,776)   (169,676)   (951,533)
Other (expense) income   -    481    19,542    (2,066)
Extinguishment of debt   -    -    -    (513,725)
Change in fair value of derivative liability   -    -    -    2,255,322 
Total Other Income (Expense)   (64,352)   (831,528)   (257,536)   741,856 
                     
Net Loss   (3,612,588)   (3,125,055)   (10,127,090)   (7,147,991)
                     
Deemed dividend   415,800    1,034,682    1,660,200    1,109,682 
                     
Net loss attributable to common shareholders  $(4,028,388)  $(4,159,737)  $(11,787,290)  $(8,257,673)
                     
Net loss per share: Basic and Diluted  $(0.10)  $(0.39)  $(0.57)  $(1.06)
                     
Weighted average common shares: Basic and Diluted   39,366,633    10,786,551    20,684,102    7,763,782 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statement

 

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MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

f/k/a MagneGas Corporation

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

 

   Series A Preferred Stock   Common   Additional Paid-in-   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   (Deficit)   Equity 
                             
Balance at December 31, 2017   1,000,000   $1,000    1,782,864   $1,783   $71,852,874   $(64,582,868)  $7,272,789 
                                    
Common shares issued for services             3,883,684    3,884    1,910,755         1,914,639 
Common shares issued for settlement of accounts payable             721,455    721    564,152         564,873 
Common stock warrants issued for service                       222,594         222,594 
Exercise of Series C preferred stock warrants                       14,941,800         14,941,800 
Conversion of Series C preferred stock into shares of common stock             44,799,677    44,800    1,730,400         1,775,200 
Conversion of Series E preferred stock into shares of common stock             135,754    136    380,814         380,950 
Conversion of Series F preferred stock into shares of common stock             3,132,106    3,132    552,884         556,016 
Amortization of stock-based compensation                       142,653         142,653 
Common shares issued for the exercise of warrants issued for service             75,000    75    675         750 
Common shares issued for acquisition of assets             961,539    962    1,258,654         1,259,616 
Common shares issued for cash             4,425,001    4,425    659,325         663,750 
Stock issuance costs                       (1,341,817)        (1,341,817)
Deemed Dividend                       (1,660,200)        (1,660,200)
Net loss                            (10,127,090)   (10,127,090)
                                    
Balance at September 30, 2018   1,000,000   $1,000    59,917,080   $59,918   $91,215,564   $(74,709,958)  $16,566,524 

 

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MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

f/k/a MagneGas Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017

(Unaudited)

 

   For the nine months ended September 30, 
   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
         
Cash Flows from Operations          
Net Loss  $(10,127,090)  $(7,147,991)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   988,354    526,602 
Amortization of debt discount   169,676    951,533 
Stock based compensation   142,653    353,537 
Common stock and warrants issued for services   2,137,233    2,288,741 
Provision for slow moving spare parts   -    50,000 
Gain on disposal of fixed assets   (15,853)   (48,381)
Deferred revenue and customer deposits   (44,095)   19,824 
Extinguishment of debt   -    513,725 
Change in fair value of derivative liability   -    (2,255,322)
Changes in operating assets:          
Accounts receivable   49,129    (100,245)
Inventory   554,133    (38,925)
Prepaid and other current assets   (167,458)   (78,275)
Accounts payable   136,837    1,195,747 
Accrued expenses   (167,590)   384,404 
           
Net cash used in operating activities   (6,344,071)   (3,385,026)
           
Cash Flows from Investing Activities          
           
Cash acquired in acquisition of business   69,000    - 
Cash paid for acquisition   (3,767,500)   - 
Cash paid for acquisition of noncompete agreements   (1,658,279)   - 
Purchase of property and equipment   (947,646)   (136,527)
Purchase of intangibles   -    (26,723)
Security deposit   10,186    (10,170)
Proceeds from sale of assets   -    88,064 
           
Net cash used in investing activities   (6,294,239)   (85,906)
           
Cash Flows from Financing Activities          
           
Gross proceeds on sale of notes payable   -    1,000,000 
Cash proceeds received for common stock issued   663,750    - 
Capital lease payments   (28,495)   (17,046)
Notes payable repaid   (496,375)   - 
New notes entered into   243,613    - 
Net proceeds on related party notes and advances   22,588    340,007 
Debt issuance costs   -    (60,000)
Repayment of related party notes   (118,417)   - 
Cash proceeds on issuance of series C preferred stock units   14,941,800    1,109,682 
Issuance costs   (1,341,817)   (432,163)
Cash proceeds from exercise of warrants   750    7,937 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities   13,887,397    1,948,417 
           
Net increase/(decrease) in cash   1,249,087    (1,522,515)
           
Cash, beginning of period   586,824    1,616,410 
           
Cash, end of period  $1,835,912   $93,895 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information Cash paid during the year for:          
Interest  $96,015   $- 
           
Noncash Transactions          
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity  $-   $427,568
Issuance of common stock and series B preferred stock in conjunction with debt extinguishment  $-   $5,652,500 
Common shares issued for settlement of accounts payable  $564,873   $857,000 
Conversions of series C preferred stock to common stock  $1,775,200   $- 
Conversions of series E preferred stock to common stock  $380,950   $- 
Conversions of series F preferred stock to common stock  $556,016   $- 
Assets acquired in NG Enterprises acquisition  $916,219   $- 
Liabilities assumed in NG Enterprises acquisition  $148,719  $- 
Assets acquired in Green Arc Supply acquisition  $2,398,625   $- 
Liabilities assumed in Green Arc Supply acquisition  $154,009  $- 
Assets acquired in Trico Welding Supplies acquisition  $3,052,000   $- 
Liabilities assumed in Trico Welding Supplies acquisition  $1,106,000  $- 
Fair value of common stock issued in Green Arc Supply acquisition  $1,259,616   $- 
Series F Preferred stock issued for the settlement of accounts payable  $556,017   $- 
Deemed dividend in connection with the issuance of Series C Preferred stock  $1,660,200  $- 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.

f/k/a MagneGas Corporation

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2018

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) was organized in the State of Delaware on December 9, 2005.

 

The Company is an alternative energy company that has developed a proprietary plasma arc system (“Plasma Arc Flow Units” or “Plasma Arc Flow System”) which generates hydrogen based synthetic gases through the gasification of various types of liquid feedstocks. The Company’s synthetic gas – MagneGas2® - is bottled in cylinders and is distributed to the metalworking market as an alternative cutting fuel to acetylene and propane. Through the course of its business development, the Company has established a retail and wholesale platform and a network of brokers to sell its MagneGas2® for use in the metalworking and manufacturing industries throughout the world. Additionally, the Company is in the process of developing ancillary uses of MagneGas2® for additional end-user applications. The Company’s Plasma Arc Flow Units include various commercial applications, most notably the sterilization of liquid waste, which has resulted in the Company’s marketing and sale of Plasma Arc Flow Units for third-party commercial use.

 

In the second quarter of 2014 the Company began implementing an acquisition-focused growth strategy that was highlighted by the October 2014 purchase of Equipment Sales and Services, Inc. (“ESSI”). ESSI is a full line seller of industrial gases and equipment for the welding and metal cutting industries. Since acquiring ESSI, the Company has opened several retail locations and distributes MagneGas2® as a metal cutting fuel as well as other gases and welding supplies. Additional acquisitions of independent gas and welding supply businesses has allowed the Company to augment its acquisition growth model with significant organic growth. In January 2018, the Company acquired all of the assets of GGNG Enterprises, Inc. and began doing business in southern California under the name “Complete Welding San Diego”. In February 2018, the Company acquired all of the assets of Green Arc Supply, L.L.C. and began doing business in Texas and Louisiana under the name “Green Arc Supply”. On April 3, 2018, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of Trico Welding Supplies, Inc. and began doing business in Northern California under the name “Trico Welding Supplies”. In October 2018, the Company acquired Paris Oxygen Company, Latex Welding Supplies and United Welding Specialties of Longview, Inc. and expanded its footprint in Texas and Louisiana.

 

Between February and March of 2017, the Company formed five wholly owned subsidiaries in the State of Delaware respectively called MagneGas Energy Solutions, LLC, MagneGas Welding Supply, LLC, MagneGas Real Estate Holdings, LLC, MagneGas IP, LLC and MagneGas Production, LLC. The Company formed these entities to hold the various types of Company assets their names indicate. On June 29, 2018, the Company organized MagneGas Limited under the laws of the United Kingdom and commenced business operations in greater Europe. Each time the Company acquires the assets of an acquisition target in lieu of purchasing the issued and outstanding capital stock of such acquisition target, it forms a new wholly owned subsidiary to hold the relevant assets. During 2018, the Company formed NG Enterprises Acquisition, LLC to hold the tangible and intangible assets of GGNG Enterprises, Inc. and formed MWS Green Arc Acquisition, LLC to hold the tangible and intangible assets of Green Arc Supply, L.L.C. On September 25, 2018, the Company changed its name from “MagneGas Corporation” to “MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.”. The Company’s principal business operations are in the United States and as of the date of this Report, the Company’s operations in the United Kingdom and greater Europe have been immaterial.

 

The Company discusses three major marketing initiatives in this Report. However, operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available and that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision–making group in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Therefore, even though the Company discusses discrete initiatives it is actually three product offerings within one operating segment.

 

NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENTS’ PLAN

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company had cash of $1,835,912 and has reported a net loss of $10,127,090 and has used cash in operations of $6,485,151 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. In addition, as of September 30, 2018 the Company has working capital of $2,629,420 and an accumulated deficit of $74,709,958. These conditions indicate that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the issuance date of the financial statements.

 

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The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenue and its ability to raise additional funds by way of public or private offerings.

 

Historically, the Company has financed its operations through equity and debt financing transactions and expects to continue incurring operating losses for the foreseeable future. The Company’s plans and expectations for the next 12 months include raising additional capital to help fund commercial operations and product development. The Company utilizes cash in its operations of approximately $705,000 per month. Management believes, but it cannot be certain, its current holdings of cash, along with the cash to be generated from expected product sales and future financings including those funds received in its October 2018 financings, will be sufficient to meet its projected operating requirements for the next twelve months from the date of this report.

 

If these sources do not provide the capital necessary to fund the Company’s operations during the next twelve months from the date of this Report, the Company may need to curtail certain aspects of its operations or expansion activities, consider the sale of its assets, or consider other means of financing. The Company can give no assurance that it will be successful in implementing its business plan and obtaining financing on terms advantageous to the Company or that any such additional financing would be available to the Company.

 

NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. As this is an interim period financial statement, certain adjustments are not necessary as with a financial period of a full year. Although management believes that the disclosures in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 included within the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 16, 2018. The interim results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ended December 31, 2018 or for any future interim periods.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes that these estimates are reasonable and have been discussed with the Board of Directors; however, actual results could differ from those estimates. The consolidated financial statements presented include fair value of derivative financial instruments along with other equity instruments, recoverability of deferred tax assets, collections of its receivables, and valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed by acquisition.

 

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Principles of Consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accounting records of MagneGas and its wholly owned subsidiaries and all material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory is comprised of industrial gases, welding supply finished goods and MagneGas2®. The Company carries little to no inventory classified as work in progress at any time. Estimates of lower of cost or net realizable value are based upon economic conditions, historical sales quantities and patterns, and in some cases, the specific risk of loss on specifically identified inventories. The Company evaluates inventories on a regular basis to identify inventory on hand that may be slow moving. Inventory that is in excess of current and projected use is reduced by an allowance to the level that approximates its estimate of future demand.

 

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-lived Assets

 

The Company records goodwill and other indefinite-lived assets in connection with business combinations. Goodwill, which represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets of acquired companies, is not amortized. Indefinite-lived assets are stated at fair value as of the date acquired in a business combination.

 

The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and certain indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. Impairment testing for goodwill is done at a reporting unit level. Under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance for goodwill and intangible assets, a reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below the operating segment, called a component. However, two or more components of an operating segment will be aggregated and deemed a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics. The Company operates as one reporting unit.

 

Authoritative accounting guidance allows the Company to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform the more detailed two-step quantitative goodwill impairment test. The Company performs the quantitative test if its qualitative assessment determined it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. The Company may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative test for any reporting unit or asset. The quantitative goodwill impairment test, if necessary, is a two-step process. The first step is to identify the existence of a potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit (the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is calculated using a discounted cash flow model) with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the reporting unit’s goodwill is considered not to be impaired and performance of the second step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary. However, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss to be recorded, if any. The second step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined using the same approach as employed when determining the amount of goodwill that would be recognized in a business combination. That is, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of its assets and liabilities as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customers Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which broadens the scope of existing guidance applicable to internal-use software development costs. The update requires costs to be capitalized or expensed based on the nature of the costs and the project stage in which they are incurred subject to amortization and impairment guidance consistent with existing internal-use software development cost guidance. This new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those periods. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance and assessing its impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

 

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Revenue Recognition

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Principal versus Agent Considerations”, in April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” and in May 9, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, or ASU 2016-12. This update provides clarifying guidance regarding the application of ASU No. 2014-09 - Revenue From Contracts with Customers which is not yet effective. These new standards provide for a single, principles-based model for revenue recognition that replaces the existing revenue recognition guidance. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 until annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017. It has replaced most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The ASU may be applied retrospectively to historical periods presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We have adopted Topic 606 using a modified retrospective approach and will be applied prospectively in our financial statements from January 1, 2018 forward. Revenues under Topic 606 are required to be recognized either at a “point in time” or “over time”, depending on the facts and circumstances of the arrangement, and will be evaluated using a five-step model. The adoption of Topic 606 did not have a material impact on the financial statements, either at initial implementation nor will it have a material impact on an ongoing basis.

 

Based on the Company’s analysis the Company did not identify a cumulative effect adjustment for initially applying the new revenue standards. The Company principally generates revenue through the sales of: (1) MagneGas2®, other industrial gases and welding supply goods and (2) Plasma Arc Flow Units, either directly or through one or more of its wholly owned welding supply and gas distribution subsidiaries. The Company’s revenue recognition policy for the year ending December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

Revenue for metal-working fuel, industrial gases and welding supplies is recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods and we satisfy our performance obligation. The majority of the Company’s terms of sale have a single performance obligation to transfer products. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue when control has been transferred to the customer, generally at the time of shipment of products. Under the previous revenue recognition accounting standard, the Company recognized revenue upon transfer of title and risk of loss, generally upon the delivery of goods.
   
Revenue generated from sales of a Plasma Arc Flow Unit (“Units”) is no longer recognized on a percentage of completion. Even though our Units are cost intensive and generally require a 6 to 9 month production cycle, revenue will now be recognized upon shipment of the completed machine. We require purchasers of our Units to make significant payments before we proceed with production and at 75% completion; these payments are now classified as customer deposits instead of revenue.

 

Leases

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance under ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 provides new comprehensive lease accounting guidance that supersedes existing lease guidance. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, the Company will be required to recognize most leases on its balance sheet at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented with a corresponding adjustment to stockholders’ equity. ASU 2016-02 requires the Company to capitalize most current operating lease obligations as right-of-use assets with a corresponding liability based on the present value of future operating lease obligations. Criteria for distinguishing leases between finance and operating are substantially similar to criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in existing lease guidance. Lease agreements that are 12 months or less are permitted to be excluded from the balance sheet. Topic 842 includes a number of optional practical expedients that the Company may elect to apply. Expanded disclosures with additional qualitative and quantitative information will also be required. The adoption will include updates as provided under ASU 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842 and ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. The Company is required to adopt this new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adoption of this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements and the additional transition method under ASU 2018-11, which allows the Company to recognize Topic 842’s cumulative effect within retained earnings in the period of adoption.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13 and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact of adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements disclosures.

 

The following table summarizes our revenue recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements of operations:

 

   For the three months ended September 30,   For the nine months ended September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Metal-working fuel, industrial gases and welding supplies   2,598,820    879,511    6,678,285    2,717,503 
Plasma Arc Flow Unit   -    -    -    - 
Total revenues   2,598,820    879,511    6,678,285    2,717,503 

 

Information on Remaining Performance Obligations and Revenue Recognized from Past Performance

 

We do not disclose information about remaining performance obligations pertaining to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less. The transaction price allocated to remaining unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration exceeding one year was not material at September 30, 2018.

 

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Contract Balances

 

The timing of our revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by our customers. We record a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and we have an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, we record deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied.

 

Contract Costs

 

Contract costs include labor and other costs to fulfill contracts associated with our Plasma Arc Flow are capitalized where the revenue is recognized at a point in time and the costs are determined to be recoverable.

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Company applies the accounting standards for distinguishing liabilities from equity under U.S. GAAP when determining the classification and measurement of its Preferred stock. Preferred shares subject to mandatory redemption are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable preferred shares (including preferred shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, preferred shares are classified as permanent equity.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation costs under the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation”, which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense related to the fair value of stock-based compensation awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Stock based compensation expense recognized includes the compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted to employees, officers, and directors based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718. ASC 718 is also applied to awards modified, repurchased, or canceled during the periods reported.

 

The Company incurred stock-based compensation charges, net of estimated forfeitures of $18,979 and $110,393 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $142,653 and $353,538 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and has included such amounts in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Stock-Based Compensation for Non-Employees

 

The Company accounts for warrants and options issued to non-employees under ASC 505-50, Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The value of such non-employee awards unvested are re-measured over the vesting terms at each reporting date.

 

The Company incurred stock-based compensation charges, net of estimated forfeitures of $79,995 and $406,486 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $222,594 and $2,288,741 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and has included such amounts in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Common Share

 

Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for each period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus the dilutive effect of shares issuable through the common stock equivalents.

 

As of September 30, 2018, and 2017 the Company’s common stock equivalents outstanding are described as follows:

 

   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
Options   231,084    230,100 
Warrants   4,647,223    11,561,667 
Convertible secured debentures   -    82,857 
Convertible preferred stock   444,448    - 
Total common stock equivalents outstanding   5,322,755    11,874,624 

 

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The common stock equivalents have not been included in our weighted average shares outstanding calculation in the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 as the inclusion would be antidilutive.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. Based upon the evaluation, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements, except as disclosed in Note 14.

 

NOTE 4 – ACQUISITIONS

 

January 2018 Asset Purchase:

 

On January 19, 2018, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement (“Amended Asset Purchase Agreement”) with GGNG Enterprises Inc. (formerly known as NG Enterprises, Inc.) and Guillermo Gallardo (collectively, the “Seller”) and closed the purchase of certain assets related to the Seller’s welding supply and gas distribution business in San Diego, California. The total purchase price for the Purchased Assets was $767,500. $22,500 was paid as a business broker commission and is included in goodwill. Upon consummation of the closing, on January 19, 2018, the Company commenced business operations in San Diego, California through its wholly owned subsidiary NG Enterprises Acquisition, LLC and is doing business as “Complete Welding San Diego”.

 

The preliminary allocation of the consideration transferred is as follows:

 

Cash  $767,500 
Total purchase price  $767,500 
      
Accounts receivable  $55,000 
Inventory   150,000 
Cylinders   325,000 
Trucks   10,000 
Accounts payable assumed   (148,719)
Total purchase price allocation  $391,281 
      
Goodwill  $376,219 

 

February 2018 Asset Purchase:

 

On February 16, 2018, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (“Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Green Arc Supply, L.L.C. (the “Seller”) and closed the purchase of certain assets related to the Seller’s welding supply and gas distribution business located in Louisiana and Texas. The total purchase price for the purchased assets and assumed liabilities was $2,259,616, which was comprised of a $1,000,000 cash payment and the issuance of 961,539 shares of restricted common stock having a fair value of $1,259,616. The Asset Purchase Agreement also included certain conditional and bonus payments to the Seller, subject to certain performance criteria being met, as well as other terms and conditions which are typical in asset purchase agreements.

 

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Further, in conjunction with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into four (4) Assignment, Assumption and Amendment to Lease Agreements (each a “Lease Assumption Agreement”) with the Seller and the landlords of certain real property leased by the Seller for the operation of the Seller’s business locations in Louisiana and Texas. Upon consummation of the closing, the Company commenced operations in Texas and Louisiana through its wholly owned subsidiary MWS Green Arc Acquisition, LLC and is doing business as “Green Arc Supply”.

 

The preliminary allocation of the consideration transferred is as follows:

 

Cash  $1,000,000 
Shares issued in connection with acquisition   1,259,616 
Total purchase price  $2,259,616 

 

Cash   $ 15,000  
Accounts receivable     277,000  
Inventory     707,000  
Other current assets     18,000  
Cylinders     750,000  
Trucks     250,000  
Fixed assets     321,625  
Other assets     75,000  
Accounts payable assumed     (154,009 )
Total purchase price allocation   $ 2,259,616  
         
Goodwill   $ 0  

 

April 2018 Stock Purchase:

 

On April 3, 2018, MagneGas Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Robert Baker, Joseph Knieriem (collectively, the “Sellers”) and Trico Welding Supplies, Inc., a California corporation (“Trico”) for the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Trico by the Company. Under the terms of the SPA, the Company purchased one hundred percent (100%) of Trico’s issued and outstanding capital stock for the gross purchase price of $2,000,000 (“Trico Stock”). The SPA included certain other terms and conditions which are typical in securities purchase agreements. On March 21, 2018, the Company made an initial non-refundable deposit for the purchase of the Trico Stock. Upon execution of the SPA the Company funded the remaining $1,000,000 balance due. Effective at closing, the Company commenced business operations in northern California through its new wholly owned subsidiary Trico Welding Supplies, Inc.

 

The preliminary allocation of the consideration transferred is as follows:

 

Cash  $2,000,000 
Total purchase price  $2,000,000 
      
Accounts receivable  $714,000 
Cash   54,000 
Inventory   502,000 
Refundable deposits   8,000 
Prepaid   9,000 
Customer relationships   449,000 
Cylinders and trucks   493,000 
Accounts payable assumed   (536,000)
Accrued liabilities   (74,000)
Capital leases   (384,000)
Deferred tax liability   (112,000)
Total purchase price allocation  $1,123,000 
      
Goodwill  $877,000 

 

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All goodwill recorded as part of the purchase price allocations is currently anticipated to be tax deductible.

 

The following unaudited proforma financial information presents the consolidated results of operations of the Company with MWS Green Arc Acquisition, LLC, NG Enterprises Acquisition, LLC and Trico Welding Supplies, Inc. for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, as if the above discussed acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2017 instead of January 19, 2018, February 16, 2018 and April 3, 2018, respectively. The proforma information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had the entities been a single company during those periods.

 

   For the three months ended September 30,   For the nine months ended September 30, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
Revenues   2,599,045    2,642,598    8,263,608    8,263,821 
Gross Profit   1,035,366    993,397    2,891,486    2,973,482 
Operating Loss   (3,511,088)   (2,845,710)   (10,335,737)   (9,628,855)
Net Loss   (3,575,665)   (3,680,085)   (10,607,756)   (8,907,692)
Weighted Average Common Stock Outstanding   39,366,633    10,786,551    20,684,102    7,763,782 
Loss per Common Share – Basic and Diluted   (0.09)   (0.34)   (0.51)   (1.15)

 

NOTE 5 - INVENTORY

 

Inventory, consisting primarily of production materials consumables, spare parts and accessories was $1,543,817 and $738,950 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company’s recorded intangible assets consist of intellectual property, customer relationships and non-compete agreements. Applicable long–lived assets are amortized or depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives, the estimated period that the assets will generate revenue, or the statutory or contractual term. Estimates of useful lives and periods of expected revenue generation are reviewed periodically for appropriateness and are based upon management’s judgment. Intellectual property is amortized on the straight-line method over its useful lives of 15 years. Customer relationships are amortized on the straight-line method over their useful lives of 10 years. Non-compete agreements are amortized on the straight-line method over the length of each agreement.

 

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The Company’s intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

   Estimated
useful life
  September 30, 2018   December 31, 2017 
Intellectual property  15 years  $891,042   $869,502 
Customer relationships  10 years   449,000    - 
Non-compete agreements  1-10 years   1,600,000    - 
Total intangible assets, gross      2,940,042    869,502 
Less: Accumulated amortization      (707,533)   (457,171)
Intangible assets, net     $2,232,509   $412,331 

 

The Company recorded amortization expense of $109,290 and $13,991 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $250,362 and $27,965 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

The following table outlines estimated future annual amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter:

 

December 31,    
2018  $100,972 
2019   312,223 
2020   303,890 
2021   303,890 
2022   303,890 
2023   216,552 
Thereafter   691,092 
Total  $2,232,509 

 

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Point Financial Promissory Note Payable

 

The Company entered into a short-term note agreement with a financing company on November 15, 2017. The new note has an implicit interest rate of 25% and the Company received net proceeds of $500,000. The short-term note agreement has a term of twelve (12) months and requires the Company to make monthly payments in the amount of $10,417 with a $625,000 balloon payment at end of term, which includes a $125,000 buy back premium. The Company has the right to prepay the amounts owed under the note at any time without penalty. The short-term note agreement has a blanket lien on the Company’s assets.

 

The Company recorded $250,000 in commitment fees, buy back premiums and interest as an original issue discount and recorded a face amount of $750,000. The $250,000 in discount is being accreted over the 12-month life of the agreement using the straight-line method, which approximates the interest rate method.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 the Company has made discretionary principal prepayments in the amount of $133,125 and $496,375, respectively, which included the minimum payments under the terms of the agreement. The Company accretion of the debt discount for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $52,965 and $170,301, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Reverse Stock Splits

 

On January 16, 2018, the Company filed an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to effect a one-for-fifteen reverse split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock which was effectuated on January 16, 2018.

 

The reverse stock splits did not modify the rights or preferences of the common stock. Proportional adjustments have been made to the conversion and exercise prices of the Company’s outstanding common stock warrants, convertible notes, common stock options, and to the number of common stock shares issued and issuable under the Company’s equity compensation plan. The Company did not issue any fractional shares in connection with the reverse stock splits or change the par value per share. Fractional shares issuable entitle shareholders, to receive a cash payment in lieu of the fractional shares without interest. All share and per share amounts for the common stock have been retroactively restated to give effect to the reverse splits.

 

Common Shares Issued for Cash

 

On August 27, 2018, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”), in which we sold up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock at any time during the offering period and from time to time until the expiration or termination of the offering. The purchase price for the common stock was $0.15 per share. Total gross proceeds to the Company upon completion of the offering (assuming full subscription) was approximately $3,750,000. The offering was made pursuant to a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Company’s effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-207928).

 

Additionally, under the terms of the SPA, the Company agreed to grant the investor(s) one common stock purchase warrant for every share of common stock purchased under the SPA at an exercise price of $0.30 per share (“Exercise Price”) (the “Warrants”). The Warrants may only be exercised for cash and expire on September 31, 2019. Total gross proceeds to the Company, assuming full exercise of the Warrants, will be approximately $7,500,000. The offering of the Warrants was exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in reliance upon the safe harbor provided by Rule 506(b) of Regulation D (“August 2018 Warrant Offering”).

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company received total proceeds of $663,750 and issued common shares of 4,425,001.

 

Common Shares Issued for Accounts Payable Settlement

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued 721,455 shares of common stock to its directors, officers and consultants to settle the outstanding payables and accrued compensation. The total fair value of these issuances was $564,873.

 

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Common Shares Issued for Services

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company issued 2,096,857 and 3,883,684 shares of common stock to consultants, respectively. The total fair value of these issuances during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $456,560 and $2,706,767, respectively. These shares vest over the service term from the date of issuance. $853,399 and $1,914,639 were recognized as stock-based compensation during three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. As of September 30, 2018, $792,128 remains unvested.

 

Common Stock Issued for Exercise of Warrants

 

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company issued 75,000 shares of common stock for the exercise of warrants, cash proceeds were $750.

 

NOTE 9 – PREFERRED STOCK

 

Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, investors converted 16,717 shares of Preferred Series C which had a stated value of $16,717,000 into 44,799,677 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, investors converted 280,110 shares of Preferred Series E which had a stated value of $380,950 into 135,754 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

Series F Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On June 27, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Settlement Agreement (“SSA”) with Maxim Group, LLC (“Maxim”). Maxim was entitled to certain placement agent fees from the Company in the aggregate amount of $556,016 arising from the convertible preferred transaction dated as of June 12, 2017, pursuant to the engagement letter, dated March 7, 2017, between the Company and Maxim. Under the terms of the SSA, the Company issued to Maxim 817,670 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock with an initial total value of $556,016 (“Series F Convertible Preferred Stock”). The Series F Convertible Preferred Stock has an initial conversion price of $0.68 per share and will be initially convertible into an aggregate of 817,670 shares of Common Stock.

 

Upon execution of the SAA, the Company reduced its outstanding obligations by $556,016.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, investors converted 817,670 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred Stock which had a stated value of $556,016 into 3,132,106 shares of the Company’s Common Stock for settlement of payable to the placement agents.

 

NOTE 10 – COMMON STOCK OPTIONS

 

Options outstanding as of September 30, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

       Weighted   Weighted     
       Average   Average     
   Options   Exercise   Remaining   Intrinsic 
   Outstanding   Price   Life in Years   Value 
December 31, 2017   15,342   $159.34    1.58    - 
Granted   225,000   $0.93    10    - 
Exercised   -                
Forfeited   -                
Expired   (9,258)  $169.52    -    - 
September 30, 2018   231,084   $4.69    9.09   $- 
                     
Exercisable at September 30, 2018   159,088                

 

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As of September 30, 2018, the fair value of non-vested options totaled $65,647 which will be amortized to expense over the weighted average remaining term of 9.09 years.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company granted options for the purchase of 225,000 shares of common stock to employees and directors of the Company. These options vest pro-rata over 24 months and have a life of ten years and an exercise price of $0.86-0.94 per share. The Company valued the stock options using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and the fair value of the awards was determined to be $208,300. The fair value of the common stock as of the grant date was determined to be $0.86-0.93 per share.

 

The fair value of each employee option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Key weighted-average assumptions used to apply this pricing model during the three months ended 2018 were as follows:

 

Risk free interest rate   2.79-2.84 % 
Expected term   10 years 
Volatility   183%
Dividends  $- 

 

NOTE 11 – COMMON STOCK WARRANTS

 

Common Stock Warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

       Weighted Average 
   Outstanding   Exercise Price   Remaining Life 
Balance- December 31, 2017   222,222    456    4.45 
Granted   4,500,001    0.30    0.98 
Exercised   (75,000)   0.01      
Expired   -           
Balance- September 30, 2018   4,647,223    2.58    0.93 

 

On January 17, 2018, the Company issued 75,000 common stock warrants in consideration for the services rendered by a consultant. The warrants were exercisable immediately and had an exercise price of $0.01. The warrants would have expired on February 17, 2018 had they not been exercised.

 

During the first quarter of 2018, the Company issued 75,000 shares of common stock for the exercise of warrants, cash proceeds were $750. The fair value of the common stock warrants is $316,501, of which $79,995 and $222,594 was recognized as stock-based compensation for three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

 

On August 28, 2018, MagneGas Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with the investor(s) listed on the signature page thereto (“Investor”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company offered and agreed to sell up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) at any time during the offering period until the expiration or termination of the offering. The purchase price for the Common Stock is $0.15 per share. Total gross proceeds to the Company upon completion of the offering (assuming full subscription) would be $3,750,000. Additionally, at each closing and upon receipt of the consideration for such shares of Common Stock, the Company will grant the Investor that number of warrants equal to the number of shares of Common Stock purchased at each closing (“Warrants”), up to a total of 25,000,000 Warrants at an exercise price of $0.30 per share (“Exercise Price”). On September 11, 2018 the Company entered into an Assignment and Acceptance Agreement between First Choice and Alto Opportunity Master Fund SPC – Segregated Master Portfolio B. As of September 30, 2018, the Company issued 4,425,001 shares of Common Stock and granted 4,425,001 Common Stock Warrants pursuant to the SPA.

 

At September 30, 2018 the total intrinsic value of warrants outstanding and exercisable was $0.

 

NOTE 12 – PREFERRED STOCK WARRANTS

 

Preferred Stock Warrants outstanding to purchase Series C Preferred Stock as of September 30, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

       Weighted   Weighted 
       Average   Average 
   Warrants   Exercise   Remaining 
   Outstanding   Price   Life in Years 
Balance -December 31, 2017   21,397   $900    - 
Granted   -           
Exercised   (16,602)  $900      
Forfeited   -    -      
Expired               
Balance- September 30, 2018   4,795   $900      
                
Exercisable at September 30, 2018   4,795           

 

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the warrant holders exercised 4,158 and 16,602 Preferred Warrants into 4,158 and 16,602 Series C Convertible Preferred Shares, respectively. The investors simultaneously converted 4,510 and 16,717 shares, respectively during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, which had a stated value of $4,510,000 and $16,717,000, respectively. These Series C Convertible Preferred Shares converted into 27,378,302 and 44,799,677 shares of the Company’s Common Stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. Management analyzed the conversion features of the Series C Preferred stock underlying the Series C Preferred Warrants and recorded a beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $415,800 and $1,660,200, which was recognized as a deemed dividend for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

 

At September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the total intrinsic value of preferred stock warrants outstanding and exercisable was $0 and $0, respectively.

 

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Operating Leases – Related Party

 

The Company previously occupied 5,000 square feet of a building owned by a related party. Rent was payable at $4,000 on a month-to-month basis. The facility allowed for expansion needs. The lease was held by EcoPlus, Inc., a company that is effectively controlled by Dr. Ruggero Santilli, a former officer and director of the Company and one of the people who currently has voting and investment control over 1,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock which, in turn, has 100,000 votes per share on any matters brought to a vote of the common stock shareholders. The lease was terminated on May 27, 2017. Rent expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 under this lease was approximately $12,000 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was approximately $32,000.

 

Notes Payable – Related Parties

 

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a $50,000 promissory note with a member of the Board of Directors. The note bore interest of 15% per annum and was due on July 3, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 the Company repaid $50,000 in principal and $9,500 in interest. As of September 30, 2018, the balance payable was $0 including interest of $0.

 

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had a $50,000 promissory note with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). The note bears interest of 15% and was due on July 11, 2017. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 the Company repaid $50,000 in principal and $9,500 in interest. As of September 30, 2018, the balance payable was $0 including interest of $0.

 

NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Litigation

 

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

 

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.

 

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Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed, unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. There can be no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.

 

On April 16, 2015, there was an accident at the Company’s facilities which occurred during the gas filling process. As a result of the accident, one employee was killed and one was injured but has recovered and has returned to work. Although the Company has Workers Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance, the financial impact of the accident is unknown at this time. No customers have terminated their relationship with the Company as a result of the accident. On October 14, 2015 the Company received their final report from the Occupational and Safety Hazard Administration (“OSHA”) related to the accident. The OSHA report included findings, many of which were already resolved and a proposed citation. The Company was not cited for any willful misconduct and no final determination was made as to the cause of the accident. The Company received citations related to various operational issues and received an initial fine of $52,000. The Company has also been informed by the U.S. Department of Transportation that it has closed its preliminary investigation with no findings or citations to the Company. The U.S. Department of Transportation has the right to re-open the investigation should new information become available. The Company is still investigating the cause of the accident and there have been no conclusive findings as of this time. It is unknown whether the final cause of the accident will be determined and whether those findings will negatively impact Company operations or sales. The Company continues to be fully operational and transparent with all regulatory agencies. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has not accrued for any contingency.

 

On November 18, 2016 a lawsuit was filed in District Court in Pinellas County, Florida by the Estate of Michael Sheppard seeking unspecified damages. The lawsuit alleges that the Company was negligent and grossly negligent in various aspects of its safety, training and overall work environment that led to the accident. The Company was not cited by OSHA for any willful misconduct nor did it receive any citations from the Department of Transportation. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has not accrued for any contingency.

 

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Acquisitions

 

On October 17, 2018, MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Ronald Ruyle, Charlotte Ruyle, Jered Ruyle and Jansen Ruyle (collectively, the “Sellers”) and Paris Oxygen Company, a Texas corporation (“Paris”) for the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Paris by the Company. Under the terms of the SPA, the Company purchased one hundred percent (100%) of Paris’s issued and outstanding capital stock for the gross purchase price of $1,250,000 (“Paris Stock”). The SPA includes certain other terms and conditions which are typical in securities purchase agreements. Effective at closing, the Company commenced business operations at its new location in Texas.

 

On October 22, 2018, MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Melvin Ruyle (the “Seller”) and Latex Welding Supply, Inc., a Louisiana corporation (“Latex”) for the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Latex by the Company. Under the terms of the SPA, the Company purchased one hundred percent (100%) of Latex’s issued and outstanding capital stock for the gross purchase price of $1,500,000 (“Latex Stock”). The SPA includes certain other terms and conditions which are typical in securities purchase agreements. Effective at closing, the Company commenced business operations at its new location in Louisiana.

 

On October 26, 2018, MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Tyler Welder’s Supply, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Seller”) and United Welding Specialties of Longview, Inc., a Texas corporation (“UWS”) for the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of UWS by the Company (“Transaction”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company purchased one hundred percent (100%) of UWS’s issued and outstanding capital stock for the gross purchase price of $750,000 (“UWS Stock”). The SPA includes certain other terms and conditions which are typical in securities purchase agreements. Effective at closing, the Company commenced business operations at its new location in Texas.

 

October 2018 Registered Direct Offering and Private Placement

 

On October 11, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with one or more investors identified on the signature pages thereto (“Investors”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company agreed to sell to each Investor, and each Investor severally, but not jointly, agreed to purchase from the Company 21,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase up to 21,800,000 shares of Common Stock (“Warrants”), for a total gross purchase price of approximately $5,014,000 (exclusive of the exercise of the Warrants) (the “Offering”). The Company received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $4,588,160. The Offering closed on October 15, 2018.

 

The sale of the Common Stock at a price of $0.23 per share was made pursuant to a prospectus supplement, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 11, 2018, and accompanying base prospectus relating to the Company’s shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-207928), which was declared effective by the SEC on June 15, 2016. Additionally, the grant of the Warrants with an exercise price of $0.3654 per Warrant was made pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Pursuant to the SPA, holders of Warrants have piggy-back registration rights beginning 45 days after the closing date until one year following the closing date to have their Warrant Shares (defined below) registered on certain of our registration statements at the Company’s expense.

 

Equity Issuances and Warrant Grants

 

During the period October 1, 2018 through November 9, 2018, the warrant holders exercised 3,120 Preferred Warrants into 3,120 Series C Preferred Shares. The investors converted 3,120 Series C Preferred Shares into 31,866,667 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

 

During the period October 1, 2018 through November 9, 2018, the Company issued 125,314 shares of Common Stock to employees as payment due pursuant non-compete agreements. The Company issued 63,911 shares of Common Stock to employees as bonus compensation due under employment agreements.

 

On August 28, 2018, MagneGas Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with the investor(s) listed on the signature page thereto (“Investor”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company offered and agreed to sell up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) at any time during the offering period until the expiration or termination of the offering. The purchase price for the Common Stock is $0.15 per share. Total gross proceeds to the Company upon completion of the offering (assuming full subscription) would be $3,750,000. Additionally, at each closing and upon receipt of the consideration for such shares of Common Stock, the Company will grant the Investor that number of warrants equal to the number of shares of Common Stock purchased at each closing (“Warrants”), up to a total of 25,000,000 Warrants at an exercise price of $0.30 per share (“Exercise Price”).

 

During the period October 1, 2018 through November 9, 2018, the Company issued 20,283,333 shares of Common Stock and 20,283,333 Common Stock Warrants pursuant to the SPA.

 

Subsidiary Formation

 

On October 30, 2018, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary under the laws of Ireland called “MagneGas Ireland Limited”. The Company commenced business operations in Ireland effective as of the date the certificate of incorporation was filed and accepted by The Register of Companies.

 

Repurchase of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On November 2, 2018, the Company repurchased all of the outstanding shares of its Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”) for total consideration of $1 million cash and 5 million shares of the company’s common stock on November 2, 2018. The Series A Preferred was a super-majority voting class of stock that gave complete voting control to its holders. Upon completion of the repurchase, the Company terminated the Series A Preferred class of stock and returned voting control of the Company to its common stock shareholders. Negotiations for the repurchase began in October 2018.

 

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

 

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

The following is a “safe harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained in this document that are not based on historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions that are not statements of historical facts. This document and any other written or oral statements made by us or on our behalf may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We may, in some cases, use words such as “project,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “potentially,” “will,” “may” or similar words and expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements.

 

The forward-looking statements in this document are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based on management’s discussion and analysis or plan of operations and elsewhere in this Report. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, and are difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s view only as of the date of this Report.

 

Certain Terms Used in this Report

 

When this report uses the words “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company,” they refer to MagneGas Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. “SEC” refers to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Overview

 

MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc., f/k/a “MagneGas Corporation” (the “Company”) was organized in the State of Delaware on December 9, 2005. On September 25, 2018, the Company changed its name from “MagneGas Corporation” to “MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.” as part of the Company’s corporate rebranding strategy.

 

The Company is an alternative energy company that has developed a proprietary plasma arc system (“Plasma Arc Flow Units” or “Plasma Arc Flow System”) which generates hydrogen based synthetic gases through the gasification of various types of liquid feedstocks. The Company’s synthetic gas – MagneGas2® - is bottled in cylinders and is distributed to the metalworking market as an alternative cutting fuel to acetylene and propane. Through the course of its business development, the Company has established a retail and wholesale platform and a network of brokers to sell its MagneGas2® for use in the metalworking and manufacturing industries throughout the world. Additionally, the Company is in the process of developing ancillary uses of MagneGas2® for additional end-user applications. The Company’s Plasma Arc Flow Units include various commercial applications, most notably the sterilization of liquid waste, which has resulted in the Company’s marketing and sale of Plasma Arc Flow Units for third-party commercial use.

 

Between February and March of 2017, the Company formed five wholly owned subsidiaries in the State of Delaware respectively called MagneGas Energy Solutions, LLC, MagneGas Welding Supply, LLC, MagneGas Real Estate Holdings, LLC, MagneGas IP, LLC and MagneGas Production, LLC. The Company formed these entities to hold the various types of Company assets their names indicate.

 

On June 29, 2018, the Company organized MagneGas Limited under the laws of the United Kingdom and commenced business operations in greater Europe. Each time the Company acquires the assets of an acquisition target in lieu of purchasing the issued and outstanding capital stock of such acquisition target, it forms a new wholly owned subsidiary to hold the relevant assets.

 

During 2018, the Company formed NG Enterprises Acquisition, LLC to hold the tangible and intangible assets of GGNG Enterprises, Inc. and formed MWS Green Arc Acquisition, LLC to hold the tangible and intangible assets of Green Arc Supply, L.L.C.

 

2014 Acquisition

 

In the second quarter of 2014 the Company began implementing an acquisition-focused growth strategy that was highlighted by the October 2014 purchase of Equipment Sales and Services, Inc. (“ESSI”). ESSI is a full line seller of industrial gases and equipment for the welding and metal cutting industries. Since acquiring ESSI, the Company has opened several retail locations and distributes MagneGas2® as a metal cutting fuel as well as other gases and welding supplies. Additional acquisitions of independent gas and welding supply businesses has allowed the Company to augment its acquisition growth model with significant organic growth.

 

2018 Acquisitions

 

  In January 2018, the Company acquired all of the assets of GGNG Enterprises, Inc. and began doing business in southern California under the name “Complete Welding San Diego”.
  In February 2018, the Company acquired all of the assets of Green Arc Supply, L.L.C. and began doing business in Texas and Louisiana under the name “Green Arc Supply”.
  On April 3, 2018, the Company acquired all of the capital stock of Trico Welding Supplies, Inc. and began doing business in Northern California under the name “Trico Welding Supplies”.
  In October 2018, the Company acquired Paris Oxygen Company, Latex Welding Supplies and United Welding Specialties of Longview, Inc. and expanded its footprint in Texas and Louisiana.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017

 

Revenues

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 we generated revenues of $2,598,820 and $879,511, respectively. The 195% increase in revenue was due primarily to our acquisition of Trico Welding Supplies, Inc. in Northern California which generated $1,263,570. Trico has significant exposure to the agricultural industry of northern California, as well as the rapidly emerging cannabis market in the region. As the growth of cannabis operations has entered the market, Trico has been well positioned to provide a wide range of hard goods and industrial gases to support the installation and maintenance of some of the larger growers in the region.

 

Organic sales growth in the area of preexisting operations generated $1,329,455 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $879,511 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The $449,944 (51%) increase in sales outside of Trico was largely due to the expansion of the Company into the East Texas, Louisiana, and San Diego, California markets via two acquisitions made during the first quarter of 2018. The East Texas and Louisiana markets have benefitted from the strong regional economy overall. Green Arc has experienced steady growth with clients in oil and gas exploration and production, rail car and transportation, and light to medium manufacturing industries in the local market.

 

Revenues generated by ESSI, LLC, the Company’s Florida industrial gas and welding supply subsidiary, were $829,938, which were largely unchanged as compared to the same period in the prior year. The Company has focused on increased staffing and growth efforts in East Texas and California during the traditionally slower summer months in Florida. The Florida market typically sees some seasonality during the hottest summer months, when some of ESSI’s larger clients defer maintenance work until the cooler months. For example the local utility providers typically try to maximize the infrastructure maintenance outside the summer months, when demand for their electrical power is greatest.

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 we generated revenues of $6,678,285 and $2,717,503, respectively. The 146% increase in revenue was due primarily to the three acquisitions completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2018. These acquisitions contributed $3,981,497 in revenue during the period. The Company’s Florida operations generated $2,685,403 during the first nine months of 2018, largely unchanged from the same period in the prior year. The Company dedicated virtually all spare financial and operational resources during the first nine months of 2018 to completing, integrating, and implementing growth plans at the three newly acquired businesses in California, Texas and Louisiana. All integration of these three acquisitions was completed by end of third quarter, 2018.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 cost of revenues were $1,600,602 compared to $552,374, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we generated a gross profit of $998,218 compared to $327,137. Gross margins for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were 38% and 37%, respectively. The Company recorded $201,809 in additional cost of goods sold during the period due to acquisition accounting. If this amount were excluded, gross margins would have otherwise been 46%.

 

The Company anticipates that margins will improve as all acquired inventory is sold and our cost basis for replacement inventory is reflected in our future cost of goods sold. Partially offsetting this increase in cost of goods sold, the Company has achieved better pricing and terms on select products as we achieve economies of scale and greater buying power. The Company has also implemented a series of cost adjustments related to recent tariff-driven price increases on products sold. This enabled the Company to improve gross margins by 194 basis points when the impact from acquisition accounting is excluded. The Company anticipates that gross margins will continue to improve in the coming quarters. The Company is currently in the process of installing a bulk industrial gas fill plant at its Clearwater facilities. These facilities are estimated to further improve combined gross margins by 3 to 5 percentage points as the Company expects to improve its gas margins in the Florida market in early 2019.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 cost of revenues were $4,331,064 compared to $1,588,419, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, we generated a gross profit of $2,347,221 compared to $1,129,084. Gross margins for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were 35% and 42%, respectively. The decline in gross margins was due to acquisition accounting treatment of the acquired inventory values. The company recorded $534,870 in additional cost of goods sold during the period due to acquisition accounting. If this amount were excluded, gross margins would have been 43%. The Company anticipates that margins will improve as all acquired inventory is sold and our cost basis for replacement inventory is reflected in our future cost of goods sold. Partially offsetting this increase in cost of goods sold, the Company has achieved better pricing and terms on select products as we achieve economies of scale and greater buying power.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating costs for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were $4,546,454 and $2,620,664, respectively. Our operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 175.1% and 298% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This is the direct result of increasing our revenues at an accelerated rate relative to our operating expenses. In addition, the Company has experienced a number of expenses that we view as non-recurring and directly related to our acquisition and capital raising activities during 2018.

 

The increase in our operating costs in 2018 was primarily attributable to the completion of our acquisition in April 2018 and significant capital markets activity during the period. The Company spent $90,000 on consulting related to the April 2018 acquisition. The Company also recognized significant non-recurring charges related to integration of these acquisitions. The Company incurred approximately $60,000 in computer and IT integration activities. Travel expenses were also significantly higher due to ongoing personnel training, integration and other non-recurring activities. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 we recognized a non-cash charge of $18,979 in stock-based compensation for employees, compared to $110,393 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2017 and common stock issued for services of $853,399 for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $1,914,639 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2017. Other non-cash operating expenses were due to depreciation and amortization charges of $408,881 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2018, compared to $166,034 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Operating costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were $12,216,775 and $9,018,931, respectively. Our operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 182.9% and 331.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in our operating costs in 2018 was primarily attributable to the completion of our acquisition in April 2018 and significant capital markets activity during the period. The Company spent $547,810 on consulting related to the April 2018 acquisition. The Company also recognized significant non-recurring charges related to integration of these acquisitions. The Company incurred $63,579 in computer and IT integration activities. Travel expenses were also significantly higher due to ongoing personnel training, integration and other non-recurring activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 we recognized a non-cash charge of $142,653 in stock-based compensation for employees, compared to $353,537 in the comparable nine months ended September 30, 2017 and common stock and warrants issued for services of $2,137,233 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $2,288,741 in the comparable nine months ended September 30, 2017. Other non-cash operating expenses were due to depreciation and amortization charges of $988,354 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, compared to $526,602 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

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In the current quarter, as in prior quarters, we selectively used common stock as a method of payment for certain services, primarily the advertising and promotion of the technology to increase investor and customer awareness and as incentive to its key employees and consultants. We expect to continue these arrangements, though due to a stronger operating position, this method of payment may become limited to employees.

 

Net Loss

 

Our operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2018 have recognized losses in the amount of $3,612,588 compared to $3,125,055 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in our loss was primarily attributable to acquisition and integration expenses.

 

Our operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 have recognized losses in the amount of $10,127,090 compared to $7,147,991 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in our loss was primarily attributable to acquisition and integration expenses.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2018, the Company had cash of $1,835,912 and has reported a net loss of $10,127,090 and has used cash in operations of $6,344,071 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Partly offsetting our negative cash flows, as of September 30, 2018 the Company had a positive working capital position of $2,629,420, and a stockholder’s equity balance of $16,566,524. As a result of the Company’s negative cash flow generation, there is reasonable doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the issuance date of the financial statements.

 

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenue and its ability to raise additional funds by way of public or private offerings or through the use of indebtedness.

 

Historically, the Company has financed its operations through equity and debt financing transactions and expects to continue incurring operating losses for the foreseeable future. The Company’s plans and expectations for the next 12 months include raising additional capital to help fund commercial operations, make select acquisitions, and new product development. The Company utilizes cash in its operations of approximately $705,000 per month. Management believes, but it cannot be certain, its current holdings of cash along with the cash to be generated from expected product sales and future financings including those funds received in its October 2018 financing will be sufficient to meet its projected operating requirements for the next twelve months from the date of this report.

 

Cash Flows from Continuing Operations

 

Cash flows from continuing operations for operating, financing and investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are summarized in the following table:

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2018   2017 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Operating activities  $(6,344,071)  $(3,385,026)
Investing activities   (6,294,239)   (85,906)
Financing activities   13,887,397    1,948,417 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash from continuing operations  $1,249,087   $(1,522,515)

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we used cash of $6,344,071 in operations in 2018 and used cash of $3,385,026 in operations in 2017. Our cash use for 2018 was primarily attributable to cash used to reduce vendor balances, accrued expenses and other short-term liabilities. Our cash use for 2017 was primarily attributable to general corporate needs, personnel restructuring, the overhaul of our capital structure, and organic growth initiatives. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, cash used by investing activities consisted of $6,294,239 primarily due to the acquisition of all of the capital stock of Trico Welding Supplies, Inc. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, cash used by investing activities consisted of $85,906. Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $13,887,397 as compared to cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 of $1,948,417. The net increase in cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was $1,249,087 as compared to a net decrease in cash of $1,522,515 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

 

Insurance

 

The Company has insurance to cover Liabilities related to environmental and pollution contingencies of $1,000,000 per loss and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our significant accounting policies are presented in this Report in our Notes to financial statements, which are contained in this Quarterly Report. The significant accounting policies that are most critical and aid in fully understanding and evaluating the reported financial results include the following:

 

The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes that these estimates are reasonable and have been discussed with our Board of Directors (the “Board”); however, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

We issue restricted stock to consultants for various services. Cost for these transactions are measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of the common stock is measured at the earlier of (i) the date at which a firm commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached or (ii) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete.

 

Long-lived assets such as property, equipment and identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When required impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined based on estimates of future cash flows, market value of similar assets, if available, or independent appraisals, if required. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. When fair values are not available, the Company estimates fair value using the expected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the recovery of the assets.

 

The Company adopted ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method which would require a cumulative effect adjustment for initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings and the comparative information would not require to be restated and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

 

Based on the Company’s analysis the Company did not identify a cumulative effect adjustment for initially applying the new revenue standards. The Company principally generates revenue through the sales of: (1) MagneGas2®, other industrial gases and welding supply goods and (2) Plasma Arc Flow Units, either directly or through one or more of its wholly owned welding supply and gas distribution subsidiaries. The Company’s revenue recognition policy for the year ending December 31, 2018 is as follows:

 

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Revenue for metal-working fuel, industrial gases and welding supplies is recognized when performance obligations of the sale are satisfied. The majority of the Company’s terms of sale have a single performance obligation to transfer products. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenue when control has been transferred to the customer, generally at the time of shipment of products. Under the previous revenue recognition accounting standard, the Company recognized revenue upon transfer of title and risk of loss, generally upon the delivery of goods.
   
Revenue generated from sales of a Plasma Arc Flow Unit (“Units”) is no longer recognized on a percentage of completion. Even though our Units are cost intensive and generally require a 6 to 9 month production cycle, revenue will now be recognized upon shipment of the completed machine. We require purchasers of our Units to make significant payments before we proceed with production and at 75% completion; these payments are now classified as customer deposits instead of revenue.

 

The fair value of an embedded conversion option that is convertible into a variable amount of shares and warrants that include price protection reset provision features are deemed to be “down-round protection” and, therefore, do not meet the scope exception for treatment as a derivative under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”, since “down-round protection” is not an input into the calculation of the fair value of the conversion option and warrants and cannot be considered “indexed to the Company’s own stock” which is a requirement for the scope exception as outlined under ASC 815. The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record the embedded conversion option and warrants at their fair values as of the inception date of the agreement and at fair value as of each subsequent balance sheet date. Any change in fair value is recorded as non-operating, non-cash income or expense for each reporting period at each balance sheet date. The Company reassesses the classification of its derivative instruments at each balance sheet date. If the classification changes as a result of events during the period, the contract is reclassified as of the date of the event that caused the reclassification. As a result of entering into a convertible credit facility for which such instruments contained a variable conversion feature with no floor, the Company has adopted a sequencing policy in accordance with ASC 815-40-35-12 whereby all future instruments may be classified as a derivative liability with the exception of instruments related to share-based compensation issued to employees.

 

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was used to estimate the fair value of the warrants and conversion options. The model includes subjective input assumptions that can materially affect the fair value estimates. The Company determined the fair value of the Binomial Lattice Model and the Black-Scholes Valuation Model to be materially the same. The expected volatility is estimated based on the most recent historical period of time equal to the weighted average life of the warrants. Conversion options are recorded as debt discount and are amortized as interest expense over the life of the underlying debt instrument.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance under ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 provides new comprehensive lease accounting guidance that supersedes existing lease guidance. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, the Company will be required to recognize most leases on its balance sheet at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented with a corresponding adjustment to stockholders’ equity. ASU 2016-02 requires the Company to capitalize most current operating lease obligations as right-of-use assets with a corresponding liability based on the present value of future operating lease obligations. Criteria for distinguishing leases between finance and operating are substantially similar to criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in existing lease guidance. Lease agreements that are 12 months or less are permitted to be excluded from the balance sheet. Topic 842 includes a number of optional practical expedients that the Company may elect to apply. Expanded disclosures with additional qualitative and quantitative information will also be required. The adoption will include updates as provided under ASU 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842 and ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases. The Company is required to adopt this new guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adoption of this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements and the additional transition method under ASU 2018-11, which allows the Company to recognize Topic 842’s cumulative effect within retained earnings in the period of adoption.

 

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2018-13 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13 and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact of adoption of this ASU on its condensed consolidated financial statements disclosures.

 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customers Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which broadens the scope of existing guidance applicable to internal-use software development costs. The update requires costs to be capitalized or expensed based on the nature of the costs and the project stage in which they are incurred subject to amortization and impairment guidance consistent with existing internal-use software development cost guidance. This new guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those periods. The Company is currently evaluating the provisions of this guidance and assessing its impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

The Company is a “Smaller Reporting Company” as defined by § 229.10(f)(1) and is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

In connection with the preparation of this report, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2018. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

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During the evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018, management concluded that Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.

 

Notwithstanding the existence of these material weaknesses, management believes that the consolidated financial statements in this report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition as reported, in conformity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process, under the supervision of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

  Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;
     
  Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the board of directors; and
     
  Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Management has not completed a proper evaluation, risk assessment and monitoring of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of September 30, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). As a result, management has concluded controls were not effective and identified material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.

 

A material weakness is a control deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

The material weaknesses identified are disclosed below:

 

Failure to Segregate Duties. Management has not maintained adequate segregation of duties within the Company due to its reliance on a few individuals to fill multiple roles and responsibilities. Our failure to segregate duties has been a material weakness for the period covering this report.

 

Sufficiency of Accounting Resources. The Company has limited accounting personnel to prepare its financial statements and handle complex accounting transactions. The insufficiency of our accounting resources has been a material weakness for the period covering this report.

 

Evaluation. The Company did not perform a proper evaluation, risk assessment or monitor their internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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As a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described above, the Company’s management has concluded that, as of September 30, 2018, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective based on the criteria in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.

 

This report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. We were not required to have, nor have we, engaged the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to perform an audit of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

 

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is involved in certain claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business. Many of these claims are covered in whole or in part by insurance. Based on knowledge of the facts and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, management believes that adequate provisions have been made for probable losses with respect to the resolution of all such claims and pending litigation and that the ultimate outcome, after provisions therefor, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Company, but could have a material effect on the results of operations in a given quarter or year.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Risks Relating to Our Business

 

We can provide no assurance that our Common Stock will continue to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.

 

On May 7, 2018, we received a notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Common Stock was subject to potential delisting from Nasdaq because for a period of 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of the Common Stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”). The notification had no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Common Stock on Nasdaq. Nasdaq stated in its letter that in accordance with the Nasdaq listing requirements, the Company has been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until November 5, 2018, to regain compliance. The letter states that the Nasdaq Staff will provide written notification that the Company has achieved compliance with the minimum bid price listing requirement if at any time before November 5, 2018, the bid price of the Common Stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. On November 6, 2018, the Company was informed by NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Staff that the Company’s request for an additional 180-day period, or until May 6, 2019, was granted.

 

If the Company fails to regain compliance during the second 180-day period or by May 6, 2019, then Nasdaq will notify the Company of its determination to delist the Company’s Common Stock, at which point the Company would have an opportunity to appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel.

 

If we are unable to meet these requirements, our Common Stock could be delisted from Nasdaq. If our Common Stock were to be delisted from Nasdaq, our Common Stock could continue to trade on the OTCQB or similar marketplace following any delisting from Nasdaq. Any such delisting of our Common Stock could have an adverse effect on the market price of, and the efficiency of the trading market for, our Common Stock, not only in terms of the number of shares that can be bought and sold at a given price, but also through delays in the timing of transactions and less coverage of us by securities analysts, if any. Also, if in the future we were to determine that we need to seek additional equity capital, it could have an adverse effect on our ability to raise capital in the public or private equity markets. Any of these changes could cause the value of our shareholders’ investments to decline.

 

We have a significant amount of goodwill and other intangible assets on our balance sheet that are subject to periodic impairment evaluations; an impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets may have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

As of September 30, 2018, we had goodwill and other intangible assets of $5,575,789, which represented approximately 27.8% of our total assets. Accounting standards require us to test goodwill for impairment annually, and more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment may exist. There can be no assurance that reviews of our goodwill and other intangible assets will not result in impairment charges. Although it does not affect cash flow, an impairment charge does have the effect of decreasing our earnings, assets and shareholders’ equity. Factors that could indicate our goodwill or intangible assets are impaired include a decline in our stock price and market capitalization or lower than projected operating results and cash flows. Our stock price historically has shown volatility and often fluctuates significantly in response to market and other factors. Declines in our stock price or lower operating results could increase the risk of impairment. If we determine that further impairment exists, it may result in a significant non-cash charge to earnings and lower stockholders’ equity.

 

Pending and future litigation may have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We may be a party to litigation matters involving our business, which operates within a highly regulated industry. On September 4, 2018, we received notice that a law firm representing the estate of an individual who sustained life-ending injuries while working for an end user of our products had made a claim to our insurance carrier. The matter is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. The Company is still investigating the cause of the accident and there have been no conclusive findings as of this time. It is unknown whether the final cause of the accident will be determined and whether those findings will negatively impact Company operations or sales. The Company continues to be fully operational and transparent with all regulatory agencies.

 

For a discussion identifying additional risk factors and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, see the discussions under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

During the third quarter of 2018, the Company issued 2,096,857 shares of common stock to consultants. The total value of these issuances is $456,560. These shares shall be vested per service term from the date of issuance and $853,399 were recognized as stock-based compensation during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

        Incorporated by Reference   Filed or
Exhibit Number   Exhibit Description   Form   Exhibit  

Filing

Date

  Furnished Herewith
3.1   Amendment No. 1 to By-Laws of MagneGas Corporation.   8-K   3.1   09/29/2016    
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.               X
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.               X
32.1*   Certification of Principal Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.               X
32.2*   Certification of Principal Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.               X
101.INS   XBRL Instance.               X
101.SCH   XBRL Schema.               X
101.CAL   XBRL Calculation.               X
101.DEF   XBRL Definition.               X
101.LAB   XBRL Label.               X
101.PRE   XBRL Presentation.               X

 

* In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not filed.

 

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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.

 

  MagneGas Applied Technology Solutions, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Scott Mahoney
    Scott Mahoney
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
  Dated: November 14, 2018
     
  By: /s/ Timothy Hauck
    Timothy Hauck
    Interim Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
     
  Dated: November 14, 2018

 

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