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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
☒ QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021
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: 001-35212
PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
27-1347616
(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
400
Kelby Street , 12th Floor
Fort
Lee , New Jersey
07024
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(212)
867-0700
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock
PPSI
Nasdaq
Capital Market
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 ☒ 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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”,
“smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☒
Smaller reporting company
☒
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 ☒
The
number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, as of November 15, 2021 was 8,726,045 .
PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Form
10-Q
For
the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2021
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1. Financial Statements
1
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
1
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2020
3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
4
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
5
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
24
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
24
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
25
Item 1A. Risk Factors
25
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
25
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
25
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
25
Item 5. Other Information
26
Item 6. Exhibits
26
PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(In
thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenues
$ 5,685
$ 4,051
$ 14,813
$ 14,138
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold
4,972
3,312
13,445
12,974
Write down of inventory
—
—
—
546
Total cost of goods sold
4,972
3,312
13,445
13,520
Gross profit
713
739
1,368
618
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
1,231
1,190
3,738
4,001
Total operating expenses
1,231
1,190
3,738
4,001
Loss from continuing operations
( 518 )
( 451 )
( 2,370 )
( 3,383 )
Interest income
( 99 )
( 55 )
( 288 )
( 242 )
Other expense (income)
13
( 1,735 )
( 1,294 )
( 904 )
(Loss) income before taxes
( 432 )
1,339
( 788 )
( 2,237 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
2
—
( 19 )
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Net (loss) income
$ ( 434 )
$ 1,339
$ ( 769 )
$ ( 2,242 )
(Loss) income per share:
Basic
$ ( 0.05 )
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.09 )
$ ( 0.26 )
Diluted
$ ( 0.05 )
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.09 )
$ ( 0.26 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
8,726
8,726
8,726
8,726
Diluted
8,726
8,726
8,726
8,726
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Net (loss) income
$ ( 434 )
$ 1,339
$ ( 769 )
$ ( 2,242 )
Comprehensive (loss) income
$ ( 434 )
$ 1,339
$ ( 769 )
$ ( 2,242 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
(In
thousands, except share data)
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
$ 3,372
$ 7,567
Restricted cash
1,775
—
Accounts receivable, net
3,304
2,587
Insurance receivable
—
95
Inventories, net
3,500
2,403
Income taxes receivable
—
407
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
646
897
Total current assets
12,597
13,956
Property, plant and equipment, net
478
433
Right-of-use assets
2,283
1,504
Notes receivable
5,671
5,350
Other assets
22
44
Total assets
$ 21,051
$ 21,287
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 4,673
$ 4,027
Deferred revenue
2,263
714
Current maturities of long-term debt
—
780
Income taxes payable
—
17
Total current liabilities
6,936
5,538
Long-term debt
—
633
Other long-term liabilities
1,943
1,257
Total liabilities
8,879
7,428
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $ 0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
—
—
Common stock, $ 0.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized;
8,726,045 shares issued and outstanding on September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020
9
9
Additional paid-in capital
23,063
23,981
Accumulated other comprehensive income
14
14
Accumulated deficit
( 10,914 )
( 10,145 )
Total stockholders’ equity
12,172
13,859
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 21,051
$ 21,287
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021
2020
Operating activities
Net loss
$ ( 769 )
$ ( 2,242 )
Depreciation
110
164
Amortization of right-of-use assets
219
196
Amortization of imputed interest
( 321 )
( 341 )
Interest expense from PPP Loan
4
6
Non-cash cost of operating leases
421
320
Change in receivable reserves
68
( 61 )
Change in inventory reserves
61
258
Change in long term payables
—
( 102 )
Proceeds from insurance receivable
95
1,767
Loss on investments
—
( 968 )
Stock-based compensation
129
3
Payroll tax deferral
—
139
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
( 758 )
1,412
Inventories
( 1,158 )
313
Prepaid expenses and other assets
247
48
Income taxes
401
( 512 )
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
541
( 2,599 )
Deferred revenue
1,549
871
Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities
839
( 1,328 )
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment
( 156 )
—
Proceeds from sale of investments
—
2,436
Change in notes receivable
—
194
Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities
( 156 )
2,630
Financing activities
Bank overdrafts
—
( 374 )
Funding from PPP Loan
—
1,404
Payment of deferred purchase price
—
( 397 )
Dividend paid to shareholders
( 1,047 )
—
Gain on forgiveness of PPP Loan
( 1,417 )
—
Principal repayments of financing leases
( 639 )
( 517 )
Net cash (used in) / provided by financing activities
( 3,103 )
116
(Decrease) / increase in cash and restricted cash
( 2,420 )
1,418
Cash, and restricted cash, beginning of year
7,567
8,213
Cash, and restricted cash, end of period
$ 5,147
$ 9,631
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Acquisition of right-of-use assets
1,418
—
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Additional
other
Total
Common Stock
paid-in
comprehensive
Accumulated
stockholders'
Shares
Amount
capital
income
deficit
equity
Balance - June 30, 2020
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,980
$ 14
$ ( 10,740 )
$ 13,263
Net income
—
—
—
—
1,339
1,339
Stock-based compensation
—
—
1
—
—
1
Balance - September 30, 2020
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,981
$ 14
$ ( 9,401 )
$ 14,603
Balance - June 30, 2021
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,005
$ 14
$ ( 10,480 )
$ 12,548
Net loss
—
—
—
—
( 434 )
( 434 )
Stock-based compensation
—
—
58
—
—
58
Balance - September 30, 2021
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,063
$ 14
$ ( 10,914 )
$ 12,172
Accumulated
Additional
other
Total
Common Stock
paid-in
comprehensive
Accumulated
stockholders'
Shares
Amount
capital
income
deficit
equity
Balance - January 1, 2020 (Revised)
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,978
$ 14
$ ( 7,159 )
$ 16,842
Net loss
—
—
—
—
( 2,242 )
( 2,242 )
Stock-based compensation
—
—
3
—
—
3
Balance - September 30, 2020
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,981
$ 14
$ ( 9,401 )
$ 14,603
Balance - January 1, 2021
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,981
$ 14
$ ( 10,145 )
$ 13,859
Net loss
—
—
—
—
( 769 )
( 769 )
Stock-based compensation
—
—
129
—
—
129
Dividend to shareholders
—
—
( 1,047 )
—
—
( 1,047 )
Balance - September 30, 2021
8,726,045
$ 9
$ 23,063
$ 14
$ ( 10,914 )
$ 12,172
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
September
30, 2021 (Unaudited)
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Overview
Pioneer
Power Solutions, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (referred to herein as the “Company,” “Pioneer Power,”
“we,” “our” and “us”) manufacture, sell and service a broad range of specialty electrical
infrastructure and on-site power generation equipment for applications in the utility, industrial, commercial and backup power
markets. Our principal products and services include switchgear and engine-generator controls, complemented by a national field-service
network to maintain and repair power generation assets. The Company is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and operates from
three (3) additional locations in the U.S. for manufacturing, service and maintenance, engineering, sales and administration.
We
have two reportable segments as defined in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 30, 2021: Transmission and Distribution Solutions (“T&D
Solutions”) and Critical Power Solutions (“Critical Power”).
Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared pursuant to the rules of the
SEC and reflect the accounts of the Company as of September 30, 2021. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included
in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.
GAAP”), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. We believe that the disclosures made are
adequate to make the information presented not misleading to the reader. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows with
respect to the interim consolidated financial statements have been included. The results of operations for the interim period
are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited
financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for a year-end balance sheet.
All
dollar amounts (except share and per share data) presented in the notes to our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements
are stated in thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted. Amounts may not foot due to rounding. ASC 740-270 requires the use
of an estimated annual effective tax rate to compute the tax provision during an interim period unless certain exceptions are
met. We have used a discrete-period computation method to calculate taxes for the fiscal three and nine month periods ended September
30, 2021. Due to operating losses, the Company has determined that it is unable to reliably estimate its annual effective tax
rate.
These
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pioneer Power and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
These
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the risk factors under the heading “Part
II - Item 1A. Risk Factors” and the risk factors and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of
the Company and its subsidiaries included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Liquidity
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements as of the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, the Company had $ 3.4 million of cash on hand and working capital of $ 5.7 million. The cash on hand was generated
primarily from the completion of the sale of the transformer business units during the year ended December 31, 2019, proceeds
from the sale of the CleanSpark Common Stock (as defined herein) and warrants to purchase CleanSpark Common Stock, proceeds from
insurance and the funding from the Paycheck Protection Program recognized during the year ended December 31, 2020. We have historically
met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities and bank borrowings. Our cash requirements historically
were for operating activities, debt repayment and capital improvements. As all outstanding amounts under our credit facilities
were paid in full during the year ended December 31, 2019, and the credit facilities terminated, we expect to meet our cash needs
with our working capital and cash flows from our operating activities. We expect our cash requirements to be generally for operating
activities and capital improvements. The Company expects that its current cash balance is sufficient to fund operations for the
next twelve months.
On
June 1, 2021 , the board of directors of the Company declared a special cash dividend of $ 0.12 per common share, payable to shareholders
of record as of June 22, 2021 , to be paid on July 7, 2021 . The Cash dividends were paid in July of 2021 and equaled $ 0.12 per
share on the $ 0.001 par value common stock resulting in an aggregate distribution of approximately $ 1.0 million representing a
capital repayment paid from additional paid-in capital (“APIC”).
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During
the first quarter of 2021, the Company executed a cash collateral security agreement with a commercial bank, which agreement required
us to pledge cash collateral as security for all unpaid reimbursement obligations owing to the commercial bank for an irrevocable
standby letter of credit in the amount of $ 1.8 million. As a result of executing the cash collateral security agreement, the Company
recognized approximately $ 1.8 million of restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021.
In
November 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance to ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash (Topic 230), which
requires the statement of cash flows to explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted
cash and that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period
total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows.
The
following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum
to the total of the same such amounts shown in the unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows:
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
Cash
$ 3,372
$ 7,567
Restricted cash
1,775
—
Total cash and restricted cash as shown in the statement of cash flows
$ 5,147
$ 7,567
COVID-19
On
January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain
of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its
point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic (the “COVID-19 pandemic”),
based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.
The
full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as the date of this report. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude
that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. During the
three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company experienced an impact to productivity as a result of following social distancing
guidelines and practicing personal protective measures. Notwithstanding, the Company has been able to operate substantially at
capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity,
operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to
contain its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at this time, however, if the
pandemic continues, it may continue to have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition,
or liquidity.
On
March 27, 2020, then President Trump signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act”
(the “CARES Act”) The CARES Act, among other things, appropriates funds for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans
that are forgivable in certain situations to promote continued employment. On April 13, 2020, after having determined that it
met the qualifications for this loan program due to the impact that COVID-19 would have on our financial condition, results of
operations, and/or liquidity and applying for relief, the Company received a loan under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (the
“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $ 1.4 million. The Company accounted for the PPP Loan as a debt instrument in accordance
with FASB ASC 470, Debt.
Under
the terms of the PPP Loan, the Company was eligible for full or partial loan forgiveness. During the first quarter of 2021, the
Company received full forgiveness of the PPP Loan and recognized a $ 1.4 million gain on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt
as other income in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations.
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2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The
Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements included
in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. There have been no significant changes
in the Company’s accounting policies during the third quarter of 2021.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
There
have been no recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted by the Company which would have a material impact on the Company’s
financial statements.
Income
Taxes . In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740), which simplifies the accounting for income
taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to
improve consistent application. The ASU is effective for all annual and interim periods beginning December 15, 2020, with early
adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2021. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact
on the consolidated financial statements.
Fair
Value Measurement . In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework
- Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement that eliminates, amends, and adds certain disclosure requirements
for fair value measurements. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material
impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Measurement
of Credit Losses on Financial Instrument . In June 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance to ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments
- Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments that changes the impairment model for most
financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other
instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking “expected loss” model that will replace today’s
“incurred loss” model and generally will result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. For available-for-sale
debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to current practice, except that
the losses will be recognized as an allowance. This amended guidance for small reporting companies is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities will apply the standard’s
provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first effective reporting period.
The Company does not expect that the amended guidance will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements and
related disclosures.
3.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
ASC
820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value as the price that would be received to
sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between
market participants on the measurement date. The fair value standard also establishes a three level hierarchy, which requires
an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The
valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability on the measurement date.
The three levels are defined as follows:
● Level
1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for an identical
asset or liability in an active market.
● Level
2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for a similar asset or
liability in an active market or model derived valuations in which all significant inputs
are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
● Level
3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair
value measurement of the asset or liability.
On
January 22, 2019, Pioneer Critical Power, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company within the
T&D Solutions segment, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with CleanSpark and CleanSpark Acquisition, Inc., a Delaware
corporation, which resulted in the Company receiving financial instruments that included the right to receive (i) 175,000 shares
of CleanSpark Common Stock (“CleanSpark Common Stock”), (ii) a five -year warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of CleanSpark
Common Stock at an exercise price of $ 16.00 per share, and (iii) a five -year warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of CleanSpark Common
Stock at an exercise price of $ 20.00 per share. The share quantities and exercise prices of warrants reflect the 10:1 reverse
stock split which was completed by CleanSpark in December 2019.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold all of the CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants to purchase CleanSpark
Common Stock it received in connection with the Merger Agreement and recorded proceeds of $ 2.4 million. The gain from the sale
was partially offset by a mark to market adjustment of $ 700 and $ 1.4 million resulting in a net gain of $ 1.7 million and $ 968
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, to other expense (income) in the accompanying statements
of operations. Warrants at fair value were previously recorded at inception as long term within other assets.
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No
changes in valuation techniques or inputs occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. No transfers of assets
between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value measurement hierarchy occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and
2020.
4.
REVENUES
Nature
of our products and services
Our
principal products and services include switchgear and engine-generator controls, complemented by a national field-service network
to maintain and repair power generation assets.
Products
We
provide a portfolio of distributed generation products, including switchgear that helps customers effectively and efficiently
manage their electrical power distribution systems to desired specifications and allows for flexibility to combine a wide variety
of distributed energy resources in a compact, integrated package.
Additionally,
we provide our customers with new and used sophisticated power generation equipment intended to ensure smooth, uninterrupted power
to operations during times of emergency.
Services
Power
generation systems represent considerable investments that require proper maintenance and service in order to operate reliably
during a time of emergency. Our power maintenance programs provide preventative maintenance, repair and support service
for our customers’ power generation systems.
Our
principal source of revenue is derived from sales of products and fees for services. We measure revenue based upon the consideration
specified in the customer arrangement, and revenue is recognized when the performance obligations in the customer arrangement
are satisfied. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct product or service to the customer.
The transaction price of a contract is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when or as,
the customer receives the benefit of the performance obligation. Customers typically receive the benefit of our products when
the risk of loss or control for the product transfers to the customer and for services as they are performed. Under ASC 606, revenue
is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised products or services in an amount that reflects the consideration we
expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. To achieve this core principal, the Company applies the following
five steps:
1) Identify
the contract with a customer
A
contract with a customer exists when (i) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s
rights regarding the products or services to be transferred and identifies the payment terms related to these products or services,
(ii) the contract has commercial substance and, (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration
for products or services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised
consideration. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on
a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience or, in the case of a new customer, published
credit and financial information pertaining to the customer.
2) Identify
the performance obligations in the contract
Performance
obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the products or services that will be transferred to the customer that
are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the product or service either on its own or together
with other resources that are readily available from third parties or from the Company, and are distinct in the context of the
contract, whereby the transfer of the products or services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. To
the extent a contract includes multiple promised products or services, the Company must apply judgment to determine whether promised
products or services are capable of being distinct and distinct in the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met
the promised products or services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.
3) Determine
the transaction price
The
transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange for transferring
products or services to the customer. The customer payments are generally due in 30 days.
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4) Allocate
the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract
If
the contract contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to the single performance obligation.
Contracts that contain multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation
based on a relative standalone selling price basis or cost of the product or service. The Company determines standalone selling
price based on the price at which the performance obligation is sold separately. If the standalone selling price is not observable
through past transactions, the Company estimates the standalone selling price taking into account available information such as
market conditions and internally approved pricing guidelines related to the performance obligations.
5) Recognize
revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation
The
Company satisfies performance obligations either over time or at a point in time. Revenue is recognized at the time the related
performance obligation is satisfied by transferring a promised product or service to a customer.
Revenue
from the sale of our switchgear equipment is predominantly recognized at a point in time and substantially all of our revenue
from the sale of power generation equipment is recognized at a point in time. Revenues are recognized at the point in time that
the customer obtains control of the good which is when it has taken title to the products and has assumed the risks and rewards
of ownership specified in the purchase order or sales agreement. Certain sales of highly customized large switchgear equipment
are recognized over time when such equipment has no alternative use and the Company has an enforceable right to payment for performance
completed to date. Revenue for such agreements is recognized under the input method based on cost incurred relative to the estimated
cost expected to be consumed to complete the project.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized $ 262 of revenue over time and incurred costs of $ 227 related
to a single contract. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized $ 3.4 million of revenue over time
and incurred costs of $ 3.1 million related to a single contract. Additionally, the Company recognized $ 3.4 million and $ 6.0 million
of revenue at a point in time from the sale of our switchgear and power generation equipment during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2021, respectively. Service revenues include maintenance contracts that are recognized over time based on
the contract term and repair services which are recognized as services are delivered.
The
following table presents our revenues disaggregated by revenue discipline:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Products
$ 3,690
$ 1,918
$ 9,359
$ 8,261
Services
1,995
2,133
5,454
5,877
Total revenue
$ 5,685
$ 4,051
$ 14,813
$ 14,138
See
Note 12 - Business Segment and Geographic Information in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I of this Form 10-Q.
5.
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME)
Other
expense (income) in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations reports certain gains and losses associated with
activities not directly related to our core operations. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, other expense was $ 13 ,
as compared to other income of $ 1.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the three months ended September
30, 2020, included in other income was a gain of $ 1.7 million related to the sale of CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, other income was $ 1.3 million, as compared to other income of $ 904 during the nine months
ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, included in other income was a gain of $ 1.4 million for
the extinguishment and forgiveness of the PPP Loan. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, included in other income was
a gain of $ 968 related to the sale and mark to market adjustment on the fair value of the CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants.
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6.
INVENTORIES
The
components of inventories are summarized below :
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
Raw materials
$ 1,840
$ 1,719
Work in process
2,457
1,420
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
( 797 )
( 736 )
Total inventories
$ 3,500
$ 2,403
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or a net realizable value determined on a weighted average method.
7.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property,
plant and equipment are summarized below:
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
Machinery and equipment
$ 1,183
$ 1,210
Furniture and fixtures
205
205
Computer hardware and software
539
669
Leasehold improvements
322
337
Construction in progress
141
—
2,390
2,421
Less: accumulated depreciation
( 1,912 )
( 1,988 )
Total property, plant and equipment, net
$ 478
$ 433
Depreciation
expense was $ 35 and $ 50 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Depreciation
expense was $ 110 and $ 164 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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8. NOTES RECEIVABLE
In connection with the sale of the transformer business
units in August 2019, amongst other consideration, we received two subordinated promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$ 5.0 million and $ 2.5 million, for a total aggregate principal amount of $ 7.5 million (the “Seller Notes”), subject to certain
adjustments. The Seller Notes accrue interest at a rate of 4.0 % per annum, with a final payment of all unpaid principal and interest becoming
fully due and payable at December 31, 2022 . The Company determined the fair value of the Seller Notes based on market conditions and prevailing
interest rates. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company and the Buyer, pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, completed the
net working capital adjustment, which resulted in the Company paying the Buyer $ 1.8 million in cash and reducing the principal amount
of the $ 5.0 million Seller Note to $ 3.2 million. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company recognized an additional reduction to
the principal amount of the Seller Note of $ 194 for a valid claim paid by the Buyer on behalf of the Company. The Company has revalued
the Seller Notes for an appropriate imputed interest rate, resulting in a net change to the value of the Seller Notes at September 30,
2021 of $ 321 for a carrying value of $ 5.7 million.
9.
DEBT
On
March 27, 2020, then President Trump signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.”
The CARES Act, among other things, appropriates funds for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans that are forgivable in certain
situations to promote continued employment. On April 13, 2020 after having determined that it met the qualifications for this
loan program due to the impact that COVID-19 would have on our financial condition, results of operations, and/or liquidity and
applying for relief, the Company received a loan under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program in the amount of $ 1.4 million. The
Company made this assertion in good faith based upon all available guidance and accounted for the PPP Loan as a debt instrument
in accordance with FASB ASC 470, Debt. The Company used the proceeds from the PPP Loan to retain employees, maintain payroll and
make lease, rent and utility payments.
Under
the terms of the PPP Loan, the Company was eligible for full or partial loan forgiveness. The Company received full forgiveness
of the PPP Loan during the first quarter of 2021 and recognized a $ 1.4 million gain on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt
in other income (see Note 5 - Other Expense (Income)).
At
December 31, 2020, $ 633 of principal payments due were recorded as long-term debt and $ 780 as current debt in accordance with
the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.
Schedule of debt
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
PPP Loan
$ —
$ 1,413
Less: current portion
—
780
Total long-term obligations
$ —
$ 633
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10.
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common
Stock
The
Company had 8,726,045 shares of common stock, $ 0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31,
2020.
Stock-Based
Compensation
A
summary of stock option activity under the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan as of September 30, 2021, and changes during the nine
months ended September 30, 2021, are presented below:
Stock
Options
Weighted average
exercise price
Weighted
average remaining
contractual term
Aggregate
intrinsic value
Outstanding as of January 1, 2021
440,400
$ 6.58
5.80
$ 155
Granted
236,667
3.31
Exercised
—
—
Forfeited
( 3,400 )
12.00
Outstanding as of September 30, 2021
673,667
$ 5.41
6.70
$ 117
Exercisable as of September 30, 2021
437,000
$ 6.54
5.10
$ 115
As
of September 30, 2021, there were no shares available for future grants under the Company’s 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Stock-based
compensation expense recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $ 58 and $ 129 , respectively,
as compared to an insignificant amount of stock-based compensation expense during the three and nine months ended September 30,
2020. At September 30, 2021, the Company had total stock-based compensation expense remaining to be recognized in the consolidated
statements of operations of approximately $ 134 .
The
Company’s 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan expired during the second quarter of 2021 and there was no plan in effect at September
30, 2021.
11.
BASIC AND DILUTED (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic
and diluted (loss) income per common share is calculated based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the
period. The Company’s employee and director stock option awards, as well as incremental shares issuable upon exercise of
warrants, are not considered in the calculations if the effect would be anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation
of basic and diluted (loss) income per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Numerator:
Net (loss) income
$ ( 434 )
$ 1,339
$ ( 769 )
$ ( 2,242 )
Denominator:
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
8,726
8,726
8,726
8,726
Effect of dilutive securities - equity based compensation plans
—
—
—
—
Denominator for diluted net (loss) income per common share
8,726
8,726
8,726
8,726
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic
$ ( 0.05 )
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.09 )
$ ( 0.26 )
Diluted
$ ( 0.05 )
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.09 )
$ ( 0.26 )
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12.
BUSINESS SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The
Company follows ASC 280 - Segment Reporting in determining its reportable segments. The Company considered the way its
management team, most notably its chief operating decision maker, makes operating decisions and assesses performance and
considered which components of the Company’s enterprise have discrete financial information available. As the Company
makes decisions using a manufactured products vs. distributed products and services group focus, its analysis resulted in two
reportable segments: T&D Solutions and Critical Power. The Critical Power reportable segment is the Company’s Titan
Energy Systems, Inc. business unit. The T&D Solutions reportable segment is the Company’s Pioneer Custom Electrical
Products Corp. business unit.
The
T&D Solutions segment is involved in the design, manufacture and distribution of switchgear used primarily by large industrial
and commercial operations to manage their electrical power distribution needs. The Critical Power segment provides new and used
power generation equipment and aftermarket field-services primarily to help customers ensure smooth, uninterrupted power to operations
during times of emergency.
The
following tables present information about segment loss and income :
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenues
T&D
Solutions
Switchgear
$ 2,996
$ 1,507
$ 7,980
$ 7,370
2,996
1,507
7,980
7,370
Critical
Power Solutions
Equipment
694
411
1,379
891
Service
1,995
2,133
5,454
5,877
2,689
2,544
6,833
6,768
Consolidated
$ 5,685
$ 4,051
$ 14,813
$ 14,138
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Depreciation and amortization
T&D
Solutions
$ 15
$ 28
$ 50
$ 95
Critical
Power Solutions
76
78
257
240
Unallocated
corporate overhead expenses
7
8
22
25
Consolidated
$ 98
$ 114
$ 329
$ 360
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Operating (loss) income
T&D
Solutions
$ ( 100 )
$ 50
$ ( 664 )
$ ( 1,353 )
Critical
Power Solutions
160
37
34
( 363 )
Unallocated
corporate overhead expenses
( 578 )
( 538 )
( 1,740 )
( 1,667 )
Consolidated
$ ( 518 )
$ ( 451 )
$ ( 2,370 )
$ ( 3,383 )
Revenues
are attributable to countries based on the location of the Company's customers:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenues
United
States
$ 5,685
$ 4,051
$ 14,813
$ 14,138
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13. LEASES
The Company leases certain offices, facilities
and equipment under operating and financing leases. Our leases have remaining terms ranging from less than 1
year to 5
years some of which contain options to extend up to 5
years. As of September 30, 2021 and 2020, assets recorded under finance leases were $ 1.4
million and $ 1.4
million, respectively, and accumulated amortization associated with finance leases were $ 947
and $ 711 ,
respectively. As of September 30, 2021 and 2020, assets recorded under operating leases were $ 3.9
million and $ 2.1 million,
respectively, and accumulated amortization associated with operating leases were $ 2.1
million and $ 1.5
million, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company executed an extension of its operating lease for the
manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. After adjusting for a weighted average discount rate, the Company recognized a
right-of-use asset and lease liability of approximately $ 1.4 million within the consolidated balance sheets.
The components of the lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Operating lease cost
$ 173
$ 162
$ 456
$ 500
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use asset
$ 62
$ 64
$ 219
$ 196
Interest on lease liabilities
9
13
30
41
Total finance lease cost
$ 71
$ 77
$ 249
$ 237
Other information related to leases was as follows:
Supplemental Cash Flows Information
September 30,
2021
2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flow payments for operating leases
$ 449
$ 508
Operating cash flow payments for finance leases
30
41
Financing cash flow payments for finance leases
226
177
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right of use assets
1,418
463
Capitalized lease obligations
—
64
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Discount Rate
September 30,
2021
2020
Operating leases
3 years
2 years
Finance leases
2 years
2 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
September 30,
2021
2020
Operating leases
5.50
%
5.50
%
Finance leases
6.76
%
6.75
%
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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of September
30, 2021 were as follows:
Operating
Finance
Leases
Leases
2021
184
66
2022
684
195
2023
610
257
2024
446
21
2025
95
—
Thereafter
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—
Total future minimum lease payments
2,043
539
Less imputed interest
( 171 )
( 40 )
Total future minmum lease payments
$
1,872
$
499
Reported as of September 30, 2021:
Operating
Finance
Leases
Leases
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$
613
$
194
Other long-term liabilities
1,259
305
Total
$
1,872
$
499
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 20, 2020, we entered into an At The Market Sale Agreement with
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), pursuant to which we may offer and sell our common shares having an aggregate
price of up to $ 9.0 million from time to time through Wainwright, acting as agent or principal (the “ATM Program”). Shares
of common stock are offered pursuant to a sales agreement prospectus included in the Company’s shelf registration on Form S-3 filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 2020, which was declared effective on October 27, 2020. On November 8, 2021,
we sold 888,500 shares of common stock under the ATM Program, for total gross proceeds of approximately $ 9.0 million, at an average price
of $ 10.1288 per share. We incurred approximately $ 273 of costs related to the common shares issued (including a placement fee of 3.0 % ,
or approximately $ 270 , to Wainwright), resulting in net proceeds of approximately $ 8.7 million.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The
following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying consolidated interim financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 30, 2021.
Unless
the context requires otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “Pioneer
Power,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Special
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements,” which include information relating to future
events, future financial performance, financial projections, strategies, expectations, competitive environment and regulation.
Words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,”
“continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,”
“believes,” “estimates,” and similar expressions, as well as statements in future tense, identify forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and may not be accurate
indications of when such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information we have
when those statements are made or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in
or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited
to:
● General
economic conditions and their effect on demand for electrical equipment, particularly
in the commercial construction market, but also in the power generation, industrial production,
data center, oil and gas, marine and infrastructure industries.
● The
effects of fluctuations in sales on our business, revenues, expenses, net income, income
(loss) per share, margins and profitability.
● Many
of our competitors are better established and have significantly greater resources and
may subsidize their competitive offerings with other products and services, which may
make it difficult for us to attract and retain customers.
● We
depend on CleanSpark, Inc (“CleanSpark”) for a large portion of our business,
and any change in the level of orders from CleanSpark could have a significant impact
on results of operations.
● The
potential loss or departure of key personnel, including Nathan J. Mazurek, our chairman,
president and chief executive officer.
● Our
ability to generate internal growth, maintain market acceptance of our existing products
and gain acceptance for our new products.
● Unanticipated
increases in raw material prices or disruptions in supply could increase production costs
and adversely affect our profitability.
● Our
ability to realize revenue reported in our backlog.
● Operating
margin risk due to competitive pricing and operating efficiencies, supply chain risk,
material, labor or overhead cost increases, interest rate risk and commodity risk.
● Strikes
or labor disputes with our employees may adversely affect our ability to conduct our
business.
● The
impact of geopolitical activity on the economy, changes in government regulations such
as income taxes, climate control initiatives, the timing or strength of an economic recovery
in our markets and our ability to access capital markets.
● Our
chairman controls a majority of our voting power, and may have, or may develop in the
future, interests that may diverge from yours.
● Future
sales of large blocks of our common stock may adversely impact our stock price.
● The
liquidity and trading volume of our common stock.
● Our
business could be adversely affected by an outbreak of disease, epidemic or pandemic,
such as the global coronavirus pandemic, or similar public threat, or fear of such
an event.
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The
foregoing does not represent an exhaustive list of matters that may be covered by the forward-looking statements contained herein
or risk factors that we are faced with that may cause our actual results to differ from those anticipated in our forward-looking
statements. Moreover, new risks regularly emerge, and it is not possible for us to predict or articulate all risks we face, nor
can we assess the impact of all risks on our business or the extent to which any risk, or combination of risks, may cause actual
results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable laws or
rules, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Part II
- Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and “Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for a discussion of the foregoing and other risks that relate to our
business and investing in shares of our common stock.
Business
Overview
We
manufacture, sell and service a broad range of specialty electrical infrastructure and on-site power generation equipment for
applications in the utility, industrial, commercial and backup power markets. Our principal products and services include switchgear
and engine-generator controls, complemented by a national field-service network to maintain and repair power generation assets.
The Company is headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey and operates from three (3) additional locations in the U.S. for manufacturing,
service and maintenance, engineering, sales and administration.
Recent Developments
On October 20, 2020, we entered into an At The
Market Sale Agreement with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“Wainwright”), pursuant to which we may offer and sell our common
shares having an aggregate price of up to $9.0 million from time to time through Wainwright, acting as agent or principal (the “ATM
Program”). Shares of common stock are offered pursuant to a sales agreement prospectus included in the Company’s shelf registration
on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 20, 2020, which was declared effective on October 27, 2020. On
November 8, 2021, we sold 888,500 shares of common stock under the ATM Program, for total gross proceeds of approximately $9.0 million,
at an average price of $10.1288 per share. We incurred approximately $273 of costs related to the common shares issued (including a placement
fee of 3.0%, or approximately $270, to Wainwright), resulting in net proceeds of approximately $8.7 million.
Description
of Business Segments
We
have two reportable segments: Transmission & Distribution Solutions (“T&D Solutions”) and Critical Power Solutions
(“Critical Power”).
● Our
T&D Solutions business provides equipment solutions that help customers effectively
and efficiently manage their electrical power distribution systems to desired specifications.
These solutions are marketed principally through our Pioneer Custom Electrical Products
Corp. (“PCEP”) brand name.
● Our
Critical Power business performs service and maintenance on our customers’ sophisticated
power generation equipment and also provides customers with new and used power generation
equipment intended to ensure smooth, uninterrupted power to operations during times of
emergency. These solutions are marketed by our operations headquartered in Minnesota,
currently doing business under the Titan Energy Systems Inc. (“Titan”) brand
name.
Distribution
Agreement
As
previously reported, on January 22, 2019, we entered into a Contract Manufacturing Agreement, dated as of January 22,
2019 (the “Contract Manufacturing Agreement”), by and among us and CleanSpark. Pursuant to the terms of the
Contract Manufacturing Agreement, the Company manufactured parallel switchgears, automatic transfer switches and related products
(collectively, “Products”) exclusively for purchase by CleanSpark. The Contract Manufacturing Agreement had a term
of 18 months and expired on the 18-month anniversary of the execution of the Contract Manufacturing Agreement.
In
connection with the expiry of the Contract Manufacturing Agreement, we entered into a Distribution Agreement with CleanSpark (the
“Distribution Agreement”), dated as of May 31, 2021, pursuant to which CleanSpark will serve as our exclusive
distributor of the Products within any geographic region in which CleanSpark conducts its business (the “Sales
Channel”). We will serve as CleanSpark’s sole source of the Products, and of any similar goods or products that
would reasonably be deemed as interchangeable with such Products for sale within the Sales Channel. CleanSpark will purchase the
Products via written purchase orders to us. The price for the Products sold under the Distribution Agreement will be
determined on a job-by-job basis, provided that CleanSpark shall pay us 97% of the contract sales price of the Products to
all end-use customers. The Distribution Agreement terminates on December 31, 2023 and may be extended by mutual agreement of us and CleanSpark.
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Critical
Accounting Policies
There
have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2020.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Overview
of the Three and Nine Months Results
Selected financial and operating data for our reportable
business segments for the most recent reporting period is summarized below. This information, as well as the selected financial data provided
in Note 12 - Business Segment and Geographic Information and in our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related
notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, should be referred to when reading our discussion and analysis of results of operations
below.
Our
summary of operating results during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Revenues
T&D
Solutions
$ 2,996
$ 1,507
$ 7,980
$ 7,370
Critical
Power Solutions
2,689
2,544
6,833
6,768
Consolidated
5,685
4,051
14,813
14,138
Cost of goods sold
T&D
Solutions
2,810
1,199
7,807
7,639
Critical
Power Solutions
2,162
2,113
5,638
5,881
Consolidated
4,972
3,312
13,445
13,520
Gross profit
713
739
1,368
618
Selling,
general and administrative expenses
1,207
1,157
3,664
3,890
Depreciation
and amortization expense
24
33
74
111
Total
operating expenses
1,231
1,190
3,738
4,001
Operating loss from
continuing operations
(518 )
(451 )
(2,370 )
(3,383 )
Interest
income
(99 )
(55 )
(288 )
(242 )
Other
expense (income)
13
(1,735 )
(1,294 )
(904 )
(Loss) income before
taxes
(432 )
1,339
(788 )
(2,237 )
Income
tax expense (benefit)
2
–
(19 )
5
Net
(loss) income
$ (434 )
$ 1,339
$ (769 )
$ (2,242 )
Backlog
Our
backlog is based on firm orders from our customers expected to be delivered in the future, most of which is expected to occur
during the next twelve months. Backlog may vary significantly from reporting period to reporting period due to the timing of customer
commitments. The time between receipt of an order and actual delivery, or completion, of our products and services varies from
one or more days, in the case of inventoried standard products, to three to nine months, in the case of certain custom engineered
equipment solutions, and up to one year or more under our service contracts.
The
following table represents the progression of our backlog, by reporting segment, as of the end of the last five quarters:
September
30,
June
30,
March
31,
December
31,
September
30,
2021
2021
2021
2020
2020
T&D
Solutions
$ 5,032
$ 6,501
$ 10,210
$ 5,881
$ 3,872
Critical
Power Solutions
5,823
6,225
6,934
6,792
7,472
Total
order backlog
$ 10,855
$ 12,726
$ 17,144
$ 12,673
$ 11,344
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Revenue
The
following table represents our revenues by reporting segment and major product category for the periods indicated:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
Variance
%
2021
2020
Variance
%
T&D Solutions
Switchgear
$ 2,996
$ 1,507
$ 1,489
98.8
$ 7,980
$ 7,370
$ 610
8.3
2,996
1,507
1,489
98.8
7,980
7,370
610
8.3
Critical Power Solutions
Equipment
694
411
283
68.9
1,379
891
488
54.8
Service
1,995
2,133
(138 )
(6.5 )
5,454
5,877
(423 )
(7.2 )
2,689
2,544
145
5.7
6,833
6,768
65
1.0
Total
revenue
$ 5,685
$ 4,051
$ 1,634
40.3
$ 14,813
$ 14,138
$ 675
4.8
For
the three months ended September 30, 2021, our consolidated revenue increased by $1.6 million, or 40.3%, to $5.7 million, up from
$4.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in sales of our switchgear from our
T&D Solutions segment.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, our consolidated revenue increased by $675, or 4.8%, to $14.8 million, up from $14.1
million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in sales of our switchgear from our T&D
Solutions segment.
T&D
Solutions . During the three months ended September 30, 2021, revenue from our switchgear product lines increased by $1.5 million,
or 98.8%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020, as a result of increased sales of our automatic transfer switches
and medium voltage switchgear.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, revenue from our switchgear product lines increased by $610, or 8.3%, as compared to
the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as a result of increased sales of medium voltage switchgear, offset by a reduction in
sales of our automatic transfer switches and low voltage switchgear.
Critical
Power . For the three months ended September 30, 2021, revenue for our equipment sales increased by $283, or 68.9%, as compared
to the same period in the prior year due to the shipment of two large equipment jobs during the three months ended September 30,
2021 and no comparable shipments being recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2020. Revenue for our service sales
decreased by $138, or 6.5%, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, revenue for our equipment sales increased by $488, or 54.8%, as compared to the same
period in the prior year due to the shipment of two large equipment jobs during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and no
comparable shipments being recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Revenue for our service sales decreased
by $423, or 7.2%, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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Gross
Profit (Loss) and Gross Margin
The
following table represents our gross profit (loss) by reporting segment for the periods indicated:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
Variance
%
2021
2020
Variance
%
T&D Solutions
Gross
profit (loss)
$ 186
$ 308
$ (122 )
39.6
$ 173
$ (269 )
$ 442
164.3
Gross
margin %
6.2
20.4
(14.2 )
2.2
(3.6 )
5.8
Critical Power Solutions
Gross
profit
527
431
96
22.3
1,195
887
308
34.7
Gross
margin %
19.6
16.9
2.7
17.5
13.1
4.4
Consolidated
gross profit (loss)
$ 713
$ 739
$ (26 )
(3.5 )
$ 1,368
$ 618
$ 750
121.4
Consolidated gross margin
%
12.5
18.2
(5.7 )
9.2
4.4
4.8
For
the three months ended September 30, 2021, our consolidated gross margin was 12.5% of revenues, compared to 18.2% during the three
months ended September 30, 2020.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, our consolidated gross margin was 9.2% of revenues, compared to 4.4% during the nine
months ended September 30, 2020.
T&D
Solutions. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, our gross margin decreased by 14.2%, to 6.2%, down from 20.4% for
the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to an increase in the cost of manufacturing supplies and labor. Furthermore, shipments
of our low-voltage switchgear, which have historically generated lower margins, increased during the three months September 30,
2021 as compared to the same period last year.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, our gross margin increased by 5.8%, to 2.2%, up from (3.6)% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2020 due to recognizing a one-time $546 write down of inventory during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Critical
Power . For the three months ended September 30, 2021, our gross margin increased by 2.7%, to 19.6%, up from 16.9% for the
three months ended September 30, 2020, predominately due to a reduction in overhead costs and the acceptance of price increases
from our customers.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, our gross margin increased by 4.4%, to 17.5%, up from 13.1% for the nine months ended
September 30, 2020, predominately due to a reduction in overhead costs and the acceptance of price increases from our customers.
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Operating
Expenses
The
following table represents our operating expenses by reportable segment for the periods indicated:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
Variance
%
2021
2020
Variance
%
T&D
Solutions
Selling,
general and administrative expense
$ 283
$ 247
$ 36
14.6
$ 823
$ 1,044
$ (221 )
(21.2 )
Depreciation
and amortization expense
3
11
(8 )
(72.7 )
14
40
(26 )
(65.0 )
Segment
operating expense
$ 286
$ 258
$ 28
10.9
$ 837
$ 1,084
$ (247 )
(22.8 )
Critical
Power Solutions
Selling,
general and administrative expense
$ 353
$ 380
$ (27 )
(7.1 )
$ 1,122
$ 1,204
$ (82 )
(6.8 )
Depreciation
and amortization expense
14
14
—
—
39
46
(7 )
(15.2 )
Segment
operating expense
$ 367
$ 394
$ (27 )
(6.9 )
$ 1,161
$ 1,250
$ (89 )
(7.1 )
Unallocated
Corporate Overhead Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expense
$ 571
$ 530
$ 41
7.7
$ 1,719
$ 1,642
$ 77
4.7
Depreciation
and amortization expense
7
8
(1 )
(12.5 )
21
25
(4 )
(16.0 )
Segment
operating expense
$ 578
$ 538
$ 40
7.4
$ 1,740
$ 1,667
$ 73
4.4
Consolidated
Selling,
general and administrative expense
$ 1,207
$ 1,157
$ 50
4.3
$ 3,664
$ 3,890
$ (226 )
(5.8 )
Depreciation
and amortization expense
24
33
(9 )
(27.3 )
74
111
(37 )
(33.3 )
Consolidated
operating expense
$ 1,231
$ 1,190
$ 41
3.4
$ 3,738
$ 4,001
$ (263 )
(6.6 )
Selling,
General and Administrative Expense . For the three months ended September 30, 2021, consolidated selling, general and
administrative expense, before depreciation and amortization, increased by approximately $50, or 4.3%, to $1.2 million, as compared
to $1.2 million during the same period last year. As a percentage of our consolidated revenue, selling, general and administrative
expense, before depreciation and amortization, decreased to 21.2% during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared
to 28.6% in the three months ended September 30, 2020.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense, before depreciation and amortization,
decreased by approximately $226, or 5.8%, to $3.7 million, as compared to $3.9 million during the nine months ended September
30, 2020, primarily due to a reduction in professional fees related to the then-pending case titled Myers Power Products, Inc.
v. Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Custom Electrical Products, Corp., et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.
BC606546, which was settled on November 20, 2020. As a percentage of our consolidated revenue,
selling, general and administrative expense, before depreciation and amortization, decreased to 24.7% during the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, as compared to 27.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Depreciation
and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense consists primarily of depreciation of fixed assets and amortization
of definite-lived intangible assets and right-of-use assets related to our finance leases, and excludes amounts included in cost
of sales. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, consolidated depreciation and amortization expense decreased
by $9, or 27.3%, and $37, or 33.3%, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Operating
(Loss) Income
The
following table represents our operating (loss) income by reportable segment for the periods indicated:
Three
Months Ended
Nine
Months Ended
September
30,
September
30,
2021
2020
Variance
%
2021
2020
Variance
%
T&D Solutions
$ (100 )
$ 50
$ (150 )
300.0
$ (664 )
$ (1,353 )
$ 689
50.9
Critical Power Solutions
160
37
123
(332.4 )
34
(363 )
397
109.4
Unallocated
corporate overhead expenses
(578 )
(538 )
(40 )
(7.4 )
(1,740 )
(1,667 )
(73 )
(4.4 )
Total
operating loss
$ (518 )
$ (451 )
$ (67 )
14.9
$ (2,370 )
$ (3,383 )
$ 1,013
29.9
T&D
Solutions . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our T&D Solutions segment generated an operating
loss of $100 and $664, respectively, as compared to an operating income of $50 and an operating loss of $1.4 million for the same
respective periods in 2020.
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Critical
Power . During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our Critical Power segment generated an operating income
of $160 and $34, respectively, as compared to operating income of $37 and an operating loss of $363 during the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The increase in operating income for the three and nine months ended September
30, 2021 is due primarily to a reduction in overhead costs and the acceptance of price increases from our customers.
General
Corporate Expense . Our general corporate expense is comprised primarily of executive management, corporate accounting and
human resources personnel, office expenses, financing and corporate development activities, payroll and benefits administration,
treasury, tax compliance, legal, stock-based compensation and public reporting costs, and costs not specifically allocated to
reportable business segments. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, our unallocated corporate overhead
expense increased by $39, or 7.2%, to $577, and by $73, or 4.4%, to $1.7 million, as compared to the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in stock-based compensation expense offset by a reduction in professional fees.
Non-Operating
(Income) Expense
Interest
Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had interest income of approximately $99 and $288,
respectively, as compared to interest income of approximately $55 and $242 during the three and nine months ended September 30,
2020, respectively. The Company generates the majority of its interest income from the Seller Notes it received from the sale
of the transformer business units in August 2019 and its cash on hand.
Other
Expense (Income). For the three months ended September 30, 2021, other expense was $13, as compared to other income of $1.7
million during the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, included in other income
was a gain of $1.7 million related to the sale of CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2021, other income was $1.3 million, as compared to other income of $904 during the nine months
ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, included in other income was a gain of $1.4 million for
the extinguishment and forgiveness of the PPP Loan. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, included in other income was
a gain of $968 related to the sale and mark to market adjustment on the fair value of the CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants.
Income
Tax Expense (Benefit) . Our effective income tax rate was (0.5)% for the three months ended September 30, 2021, compared to
0.0% during the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, our effective income tax
rate was 2.4%, as compared to an income tax rate of (0.2)% during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as set forth below:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2021
2020
Variance
2021
2020
Variance
(Loss) income before income taxes
$ (432 )
$ 1,339
$ (1,771 )
$ (788 )
$ (2,237 )
$ 1,449
Income tax expense (benefit)
2
—
2
(19 )
5
(24 )
Effective income tax rate %
(0.5 )
—
(0.5 )
2.4
(0.2 )
2.6
Net
(Loss) Income per Share
We
generated a net loss of $434 during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to net income of $1.3 million during
the three months ended September 30, 2020. Our net loss per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2021
was $0.05, as compared to net income per basic and diluted share of $0.15 for the three months ended September 30, 2020.
We
generated a net loss of $769 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to a net loss of $2.2 million during
the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Our net loss per basic and diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2021
was $0.09, as compared to a net loss per basic and diluted share of $0.26 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General .
At September 30, 2021, we had $3.4 million of cash on hand. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash
flows from operating activities and bank borrowings. Our cash requirements have been generally applied toward operating activities,
debt repayment, capital improvements and acquisitions.
The
following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum
to the total of the same such amounts shown in the unaudited interim consolidated statement of cash flows:
September 30,
December 31,
2021
2020
Cash
$ 3,372
$ 7,567
Restricted cash
1,775
—
Total cash and restricted cash as shown in the statement of cash flows
$ 5,147
$ 7,567
We
have restricted cash of approximately $1.8 million as a result of executing a cash collateral security agreement with a commercial
bank which required us to pledge cash collateral as security for all unpaid reimbursement obligations owing to the commercial bank
for an irrevocable standby letter of credit.
On
January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain
of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond its
point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic (the “COVID-19 pandemic”),
based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.
The
full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as the date of this report. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude
that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. During the
three months ended September 30, 2021, we experienced an impact to productivity as a result of following social distancing
guidelines and practicing personal protective measures. Notwithstanding, the Company has been able to operate substantially at
capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Management is actively monitoring the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity,
operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to
contain its spread, we are not able to estimate the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic at this time, however, if the
pandemic continues, it may continue to have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition,
or liquidity.
On
March 27, 2020, then President Trump signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act”
(the “CARES Act”) The CARES Act, among other things, appropriates funds for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans
that are forgivable in certain situations to promote continued employment. On April 13, 2020, after having determined that it
met the qualifications for this loan program due to the impact that COVID-19 would have on our financial condition, results of
operations, and/or liquidity and applying for relief, we received a loan under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (the
“PPP Loan”) in the amount of $1.4 million.
Under
the terms of the PPP Loan, we were eligible for full or partial loan forgiveness. During the first quarter of 2021, the
Company received full forgiveness of the PPP Loan and recognized a $1.4 million gain on extinguishment and forgiveness of debt
in other expense (income).
Cash
Provided by/ (Used in) Operating Activities . Cash provided by our operating activities was $839 during the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, as compared to cash used in our operating activities of $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30,
2020. The decrease in cash used in operating activities is primarily due to recognizing a gain of $968 related to the sale and mark
to market adjustment on the fair value of CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, and
there was no comparable gain during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Cash
(Used in)/ Provided by Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30,
2021 was $156, as compared to cash provided by investing activities of $2.6 million during the nine months ended September 30,
2020. The increase in cash used in investing activities in the comparable periods is primarily due to recognizing $2.4 million
of proceeds from the sale of the CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, and there
were no comparable proceeds recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Cash
(Used in)/ Provided by Financing Activities. Cash used in our financing activities was $3.1 million during the nine months
ended September 30, 2021, as compared to cash provided by financing activities of $116 during the nine months ended September
30, 2020. The primary use of cash in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was repayments of financing
leases. The increase in cash used in financing activities for the comparable periods is due to recognizing a dividend paid to
shareholders and a gain on the extinguishment and forgiveness of the PPP Loan during the nine months ended September 30, 2021,
and there were no comparable payments or gain during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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Working
Capital . As of September 30, 2021, we had working capital of $5.7 million, including $3.4 million of cash and $1.8 million
of restricted cash, compared to working capital of $8.4 million, including $7.6 million of cash at December 31, 2020. At September
30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we no longer had a revolving credit facility, as it was paid in full in August 2019 with the proceeds
from the sale of the transformer business units.
Assessment of Liquidity . At September 30, 2021,
we had $3.4 million of cash on hand, generated primarily from the completion of the August 2019 sale of (i) all of the issued and outstanding
equity interests of Electrogroup Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and (ii) all of the issued and outstanding equity
interests of Jefferson Electric, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and JE Mexican Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, the sale of the CleanSpark Common Stock and warrants to purchase CleanSpark Common Stock, proceeds from insurance and
the PPP Loan. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities and bank borrowings.
Our cash requirements historically were generally for operating activities, debt repayment, capital improvements and acquisitions.
On
June 1, 2021, our board of directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable to
shareholders of record as of June 22, 2021, to be paid on July 7, 2021. The cash dividends were paid in July of 2021 and equaled
$0.12 per share on the $0.001 par value common stock resulting in an aggregate distribution of approximately $1.0 million
representing a capital repayment paid from APIC.
As
all outstanding amounts under our credit facilities have been paid in full with the proceeds from the sale of the transformer
business units during the year ended December 31, 2019, and the credit facilities terminated, we expect to meet our cash needs
with our working capital and cash flows from our operating activities. We expect our cash requirements to be generally for operating
activities and capital improvements. We expect that our cash balance is sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months.
Capital
Expenditures
Our
additions to property, plant and equipment were $156 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to no additions
during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. At September 30, 2021 and 2020, we no longer had a revolving credit facility
as it was paid in full and terminated in August 2019 with the proceeds from the sale of the transformer business units.
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ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
applicable.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Management’s
Conclusions Regarding Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (“Disclosure Controls”),
as defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”),
as of September 30, 2021 (the “Evaluation Date”), the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures. As of September 30, 2021,
based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Management
believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material
respects, the Company’s financial condition as of the Evaluation Date, and results of its operations and cash flows for
the Evaluation Date, in conformity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2021 that materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From
time to time, we may become involved in lawsuits, investigations and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business.
On
January 11, 2016, Myers Power Products, Inc., a specialty electrical products manufacturer, filed suit with the Superior Court
of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, against us, PCEP and two PCEP employees who are former employees of Myers Power
Products, Inc., Geo Murickan, the president of PCEP (“Murickan”), and Brett DeChellis (“DeChellis”), alleging,
among other things, that Murickan wrongly used and retained confidential business information of Myers Power Products, Inc. for
the benefit of us and PCEP, in breach of their confidentiality agreement and/or employment agreement entered into with Myers Power
Products, Inc., and that we and PCEP knowingly received and used such confidential business information. Myers Power Products,
Inc. sought injunctive relief enjoining us, PCEP and our employees from using its confidential business information and compensatory
damages of an unspecified unlimited amount; however, the Company recognized approximately $1.2 million for expected costs related
to this litigation in the prior two fiscal years.
On
October 4, 2019, the dividend that was payable by the Company was enjoined by court order of the Superior Court of California
related to the foregoing case. On October 16, 2019, Myers Power Products, Inc. filed an ex parte application arguing the Company
had violated, or intended to violate the modified preliminary injunction and sought an order from the court for the Company to
post a bond in an amount of $30,000 or more (which was not granted). The Company cancelled the dividend as the result of this
court order.
There
were also two related appeals in the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District (“Court of Appeal”).
Case no. B301494 was an appeal of the October 4, 2019 order modifying a previously issued preliminary injunction. Case no. B302943
was an appeal of the November 26, 2019 order requiring Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. and Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Corp.
to obtain and post a $12 million bond. On April 10, 2020, the Court of Appeal granted our motion to combine the two appeals.
On
November 20, 2020, the Company entered into a settlement and release agreement with Myers Power Products, Inc. As part of the
settlement, all injunctions were dissolved, and all litigation and appeals related to the action were dismissed with prejudice.
The parties executed full releases of all known and unknown claims, thereby eliminating all such restrictions on the Company.
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed; however, the Company agreed to pay Myers Power Products, Inc. an amount that did not
differ significantly from the $1.2 million of expected costs the Company recognized as a legal contingency during the year ended
December 31, 2018. This payment was made during the fourth quarter of 2020.
We
can give no assurance that any other lawsuits or claims brought in the future will not have an adverse effect on our financial
condition, liquidity or operating results.
As
of the date hereof, we are not aware of or a party to any legal proceedings to which we or any of our subsidiaries is a party
or to which any of our property is subject, nor are we aware of any such threatened or pending litigation or any such proceedings
known to be contemplated by governmental authorities that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition or operating results.
We
are not aware of any material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates or any registered or beneficial
shareholder of more than 5% of our common stock is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
Except as otherwise set forth below, there have
been no material developments to alter the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2020.
The trading volume of our common stock has recently
increased to a level that is significantly higher than our historical average. If the trading volume of our common stock decreases, we
will not be able to ensure investors that an active market for our common stock will be sustained.
The trading volume of our common stock spiked significantly
in Fiscal 2021 and Fiscal 2020, and our common stock has continued to trade at higher volumes than our historical average. We do not know
why the trading volume of our common stock has spiked significantly; we believe, however, that the sharp spike in the trading volume of
our common stock is the result of a number of factors outside our control, including recent volatility in the stock market, which continues
to remain unpredictable. There has been no recent change in our financial condition or results of operations that is consistent with the
increase in the trading volume of our common stock, and the recent spike in the trading volume of our common stock may not be sustained.
In the event of a rapid decrease in the trading volume
of our common stock, there can be no assurance that an active trading market in our common stock could be maintained, and any illiquidity
resulting from such a decrease in the trading volume of our common stock may result in the market price not accurately reflecting our
relative value. If our common stock were to be thinly traded, even limited trading in our common stock could lead, as it has at times
in the past, to dramatic fluctuations in share price, and investors might not be able to liquidate their investment in us at all or at
a price that reflects the value of the business.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM
4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not
applicable.
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ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
See
the Exhibit Index following the signature page to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a list of exhibits filed or furnished
with this report, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
2.1
Agreement and Plan of Merger Agreement, dated January 22, 2019, between Pioneer Critical Power Inc. and CleanSpark. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2019).
2.2
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2019, by and among Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., Electrogroup Canada, Inc., Jefferson Electric, Inc., JE Mexican Holdings, Inc., Nathan Mazurek, Pioneer Transformers L.P. and Pioneer Acquireco ULC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2019).
2.3
Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2019, by and among Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., Electrogroup Canada, Inc., Jefferson Electric, Inc., JE Mexican Holdings, Inc., Pioneer Transformers L.P. and Pioneer Acquireco ULC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August14, 2019).
3.1
Composite Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2011).
3.2
Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 2, 2009).
31.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101*
The
following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, formatted
in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language), (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets,
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to
the Consolidated Financial Statements.
*
Filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
PIONEER POWER SOLUTIONS,
INC.
Date: November 15, 2021
By:
/s/ Nathan
J. Mazurek
Name: Nathan J. Mazurek
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date:
November 15, 2021
/s/
Walter Michalec
Name:
Walter Michalec
Title:
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial Officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of Registrant)
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