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 March 31, 2024
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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, par value $0.001 per share
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 September 9, 2024, was 10,917,038 .
PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Form
10-Q
For
the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
1
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
1
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023
2
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
3
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
22
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
22
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
23
Item 1A. Risk Factors
23
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
23
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
23
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
23
Item 5. Other Information
23
Item 6. Exhibits
23
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(In
thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Revenues
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
Cost of goods sold
6,862
6,722
Gross profit
1,728
2,833
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
2,623
2,158
Research and development
211
-
Total operating expenses
2,834
2,158
(Loss) income from operations
( 1,106 )
675
Interest income
( 31 )
( 54 )
Other income, net
( 40 )
( 13 )
(Loss) income before income taxes
( 1,035 )
742
Income tax expense
-
-
Net (loss) income
$ ( 1,035 )
$ 742
(Loss) income per share:
Basic
$ ( 0.10 )
$ 0.07
Diluted
$ ( 0.10 )
$ 0.07
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
10,112,310
9,769,545
Diluted
10,112,310
9,769,565
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 for share amounts)
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash
$ 6,227
$ 3,582
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 146 and $ 97 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
11,195
9,010
Inventories
9,590
7,579
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
7,302
7,512
Total current assets
34,314
27,683
Property and equipment, net
3,990
3,899
Operating lease right-of-use assets
581
760
Financing lease right-of-use assets
340
403
Deferred financing costs
6
195
Other assets
75
82
Total assets
$ 39,306
$ 33,022
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 12,317
$ 12,609
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
443
582
Current portion of financing lease liabilities
125
139
Deferred revenue
7,921
4,932
Total current liabilities
20,806
18,262
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion
169
215
Financing lease liabilities, non-current portion
227
278
Other long-term liabilities
45
49
Total liabilities
21,247
18,804
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;
10,821,860 and 9,930,022 shares issued and outstanding on March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
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10
Additional paid-in capital
38,712
33,837
Accumulated deficit
( 20,664 )
( 19,629 )
Total stockholders’ equity
18,059
14,218
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 39,306
$ 33,022
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)
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Operating activities
Net (loss) income
$ ( 1,035 )
$ 742
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation
122
130
Amortization of right-of-use financing leases
32
73
Amortization of right-of-use operating leases
179
169
Change in allowance for credit losses
49
13
Stock-based compensation
225
143
Other
-
( 14 )
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
( 2,235 )
2,308
Inventories
( 2,011 )
( 412 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
217
( 57 )
Income taxes
-
2
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities
( 296 )
( 750 )
Deferred revenue
2,989
( 652 )
Operating lease liabilities
( 186 )
( 170 )
Net cash (used in)/ provided by operating activities
( 1,950 )
1,525
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment
( 213 )
( 194 )
Net cash used in investing activities
( 213 )
( 194 )
Financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
4,841
-
Principal repayments of financing leases
( 33 )
( 71 )
Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities
4,808
( 71 )
Increase in cash
2,645
1,260
Cash, beginning of period
3,582
10,296
Cash, end of period
$ 6,227
$ 11,556
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid
$ 9
$ 2
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(In
thousands, except for share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Additional
other
Total
Common Stock
paid-in
comprehensive
Accumulated
stockholders’
Shares
Amount
capital
income
deficit
equity
Balance - January 1, 2023 (As Restated)
9,644,545
$ 10
$ 32,859
$ 14
$ ( 17,731 )
$ 15,152
Net income
-
-
-
-
742
742
Stock-based compensation
125,000
-
143
-
-
143
Other
-
-
-
( 14 )
-
( 14 )
Balance - March 31, 2023 (As Restated)
9,769,545
$ 10
$ 33,002
$ -
$ ( 16,989 )
$ 16,023
Balance - January 1, 2024
9,930,022
$ 10
$ 33,837
$ -
$ ( 19,629 )
$ 14,218
Balance
9,930,022
$ 10
$ 33,837
$ -
$ ( 19,629 )
$ 14,218
Net loss
-
-
-
-
( 1,035 )
( 1,035 )
Net (loss) income
-
-
-
-
( 1,035 )
( 1,035 )
Stock-based compensation
-
-
225
-
-
225
Issuance of common stock, net of transaction costs
891,838
1
4,650
-
-
4,651
Balance - March 31, 2024
10,821,860
$ 11
$ 38,712
$ -
$ ( 20,664 )
$ 18,059
Balance
10,821,860
$ 11
$ 38,712
$ -
$ ( 20,664 )
$ 18,059
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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PIONEER
POWER SOLUTIONS, INC.
Notes
to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024
(in
thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
1.
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS, RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Pioneer
Power Solutions, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (referred to herein as the “Company,” “Pioneer,” “we,”
“our” and “us”) design, manufacture, integrate, refurbish, service, distribute and sell electric power systems,
distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions. Our products
and services are sold to a broad range of customers in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. Our customers include, but are
not limited to, electric, gas and water utilities, data center developers and owners, EV charging infrastructure developers and owners,
and distributed energy developers. 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, 2023, as filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 26, 2024: Electrical Infrastructure Equipment (“Electrical Infrastructure”)
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 March 31, 2024. 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
consolidated financial statements but this filing 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. 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-month period ended March 31, 2024. The Company anticipates that its annual effective tax rate will be 0 % for
the year ending December 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the Company continues to provide a 100 % valuation allowance against its net
deferred tax assets since the Company believes it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will not be realized.
These
unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pioneer 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, 2023.
Liquidity
The
accompanying consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements, as of
March 31, 2024, the Company had $ 6,227
of cash on hand and working capital of $ 13,508 .
The cash on hand was generated primarily from the sale of common stock under the ATM Program (as defined below), payment of all
unpaid principal and interest from the two subordinated promissory notes we received in connection with the sale of the transformer
business units in August 2019 for an aggregate principal amount of $ 7,500
(the “Seller Notes”) during the year ended December 31, 2022, and cash flows from operating activities. 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 shares of common stock from time to time through Wainwright, acting as sales agent or principal (the
“ATM Program”). Since October 20, 2020, and through March 31, 2024, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,807,897
shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $ 13,901 ,
before any sales agent fees and expenses payable by us under the ATM Program. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the
Company sold an aggregate of 891,838
shares of common stock for an aggregate consideration of approximately $ 4,997 ,
before any sales agent fees and expenses payable by the Company under the ATM Program. As of March 31, 2024, $ 70,003 of common stock remained available for issuance under the ATM Program.
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The
Company has historically met its cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities and bank borrowings, the completion
of the sale of the transformer business units in August 2019, sale of common stock under the ATM Program and collecting all unpaid principal
and interest from the Seller Notes. Historically, the Company’s cash requirements were generally for operating activities, debt
repayment, capital improvements and acquisitions. The Company expects to meet its cash needs with the working capital and cash flows
from the Company’s operating activities. The Company expects its cash requirements to be generally for operating activities, product
development and capital improvements. The Company expects that its current cash balance is sufficient to fund operations from the date
our consolidated financial statements are issued.
Risks
and Uncertainties
The
continuing impacts of the rising interest rates, inflation, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and geopolitical developments,
such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, have resulted, and may continue
to result, in a global slowdown of economic activity, which may decrease demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including
those provided by the Company’s clients, while also disrupting supply channels, sales channels and advertising and marketing activities
for an unknown period of time. As a result of the current uncertainty in economic activity, the Company is unable to predict the potential
size and duration of the impact on its revenue and its results of operations, if any. The extent of the potential impact of these macroeconomic
factors on the Company’s operational and financial performance will depend on a variety of factors, including the extent of geopolitical
disruption and its impact on the Company’s clients, partners, industry, and employees, all of which are uncertain at this time
and cannot be accurately predicted. The Company continues to monitor the effects of these macroeconomic factors and intends to take steps
deemed appropriate to limit the impact on its business. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company was able to operate
substantially at capacity.
There
can be no assurance that precautionary measures, whether adopted by the Company or imposed by others, will be effective, and such measures
could negatively affect its sales, marketing, and client service efforts, delay and lengthen its sales cycles, decrease its employees’,
clients’, or partners’ productivity, or create operational or other challenges, any of which could harm its business and
results of operations.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There
have been no material changes to the significant accounting policies included in Note 3 to the audited consolidated financial statements
included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, except as disclosed in this note.
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
consolidated financial statements.
Accounting
Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-03, “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205), Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive
Income (Topic 220), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480), Equity (Topic 505), and Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic
718): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 120, SEC Staff Announcement at the March 24, 2022 Emerging
Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Meeting, and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 6.B, Accounting Series Release 280 - General Revision
of Regulation S-X: Income or Loss Applicable to Common Stock.” ASU 2023-03 amends the ASC for SEC updates pursuant to SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 120; SEC Staff Announcement at the March 24, 2022, EITF Meeting; and Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 6.B, Accounting
Series Release 280 - General Revision of Regulation S-X: Income or Loss Applicable to Common Stock. These updates were immediately effective
and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue
Recognition
Revenue
is recognized when (1) a contract with a customer exists, (2) performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on
the products or services that will be transferred to the customer, (3) 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, (4) the transaction price is
allocated to the performance obligations in the contract and (5) the Company satisfies its performance obligation. The Company satisfies
its performance obligations and, therefore, recognizes revenue, either over time or at a point in time, which is when the customer has
obtained control of the good or service. Revenue from the sale of the Company’s electric power systems under its Electrical Infrastructure
segment is recognized either over time or at a point in time and substantially all of the Company’s revenue from the sale of power
generation equipment under its Critical Power segment is recognized at a point in time. Certain sales of highly customized electrical
equipment under the Company’s Electrical Infrastructure segment 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. The Company’s measure of progress for
such contracts is evaluated under the input method based on direct labor hours incurred relative to the estimated total direct labor
hours required in order to complete the project. Any anticipated losses on contracts are fully recognized in the period in which the
losses become evident. Service revenues include maintenance contracts that are recognized over time based on the contract term and repair
services that are recognized as services are delivered.
Contract
Estimates
Revenue
from over time contracts is recognized proportionally over the term of the contract using an input method based on the proportion of
labor hours incurred as compared to the total estimated labor hours for the fixed-fee contract performance obligations, which the Company
considers the best available indicator of the pattern and timing in which contract performance obligations are fulfilled and control
transfers to the customer. This percentage is multiplied by the contracted dollar amount of the project to determine the amount of revenue
to recognize in an accounting period.
There
are situations where the number of hours to complete projects may exceed the original estimate as a result of an increase in project
scope or unforeseen events. The related impact on income is recognized using the cumulative catch-up method, which the Company recognizes
in the current period.
Recognition
of revenue on a contract requires estimates of the total labor hours at completion and the measurement of progress towards completion.
Due to the long-term nature of many of the Company’s contracts, developing the estimated total labor hours at completion often
requires judgment. Factors that must be considered in estimating the total labor hours to be completed include the nature and complexity
of the work to be performed and the risk and impact of delayed performance.
At
the outset of each contract, the Company gauges its complexity and perceived risks and establish an estimated total number of labor hours
at completion in line with these expectations. The Company follows a standard contract review process in which the Company reviews the
progress and performance on its ongoing contracts at least quarterly.
Cost
of Goods Sold
Cost
of goods sold primarily includes charges for materials, direct labor and related benefits, freight (inbound and outbound), direct supplies
and tools, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, internal transfer costs, warehousing costs and utilities related to production
facilities and, where appropriate, an allocation of overhead. Cost of goods sold also includes indirect labor and infrastructure cost
related to the provision of field services.
Accounts
Receivable
On
January 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses
on Financial Instruments,” using a modified retrospective approach. The standard amends several aspects of the measurement of credit
losses related to certain financial instruments, including the replacement of the existing incurred credit loss model and other models
with the current expected credit losses model. The cumulative effect of adoption did not result in an adjustment to the allowance for
credit loss, and accordingly, the Company’s accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2023.
The
Company accounts for trade receivables at original invoice amount less an estimate made for expected credit losses. The Company’s
allowance for expected credit losses on accounts receivable reflects management’s estimate of credit losses over the remaining
expected life of such assets, measured primarily using historical experience, as well as current conditions and forecasts that affect
the collectability of the reported amount. There were $ 146 and $ 97 of reserves for expected credit losses as of March 31, 2024, and December
31, 2023, respectively.
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Deferred
Financing Costs
Certain
legal, accounting and other third-party fees that are directly associated with equity financings are capitalized as deferred financing
costs and included as a non-current asset on the balance sheet until such financings are consummated. After consummation of the equity
financing, these costs will be recorded in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets as a reduction of
additional paid-in capital generated as a result of the offering, to the extent there are sufficient proceeds. Should the equity financing
no longer be considered probable of being consummated, all deferred financing costs would be charged to operating expenses in the consolidated
statements of operations.
3.
REVENUES
Nature
of the Company’s products and services
The
Company’s principal products and services include electric power systems and equipment, distributed energy resources, power generation
equipment and mobile EV charging solutions.
Products
The
Company’s Electrical Infrastructure business provides electric power systems and equipment and distributed energy resources that
help customers effectively and efficiently protect, control, transfer, monitor and manage their electric energy needs.
The
Company’s Critical Power business provides customers with power generation equipment and the Company’s suite of mobile e-Boost
electric vehicle charging solutions.
Services
Power
generation systems represent considerable investments that require proper maintenance and service in order to operate reliably during
a time of emergency. The Company’s power maintenance programs provide preventative maintenance, repair and support service for
the Company’s customers’ power generation systems.
The
timing of revenue recognition, customer billings and cash collections results in accounts receivable, contract assets and deferred revenue
at the end of each reporting period. Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from revenue recognized exceeding amounts
billed to customers for contracts utilizing an input method based on the proportion of labor hours incurred as compared to the total
estimated labor hours for the fixed-fee contract performance obligations. The Company bills customers as work progresses in accordance
with agreed-upon contractual terms, either at periodic intervals, upon achievement of contractual milestones or upon deliveries.
The
Company’s principal source of revenue is derived from sales of products and fees for services. The Company measures revenue based
upon the consideration specified in the customer arrangement, and revenue is recognized when the performance obligations in the customer
arrangement are satisfied. Changes in deferred revenue are generally as a result of the Company’s normal operating cycle and the
effect of cumulative catch-up adjustments arising from a change in the measure of progress or a contract modification identified at each
reporting period.
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 the Company’s 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 the Company expects to receive in exchange
for those products or services. To achieve this core principle, 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.
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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.
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. 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.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized $ 4,157 of
revenue over time, as compared to $ 6,315 during
the three months ended March 31, 2023. Additionally, the Company recognized $ 4,433 and
$ 3,240 of
revenue at a point in time from the sale of our products during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023,
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 Company recognized $ 1,988 and $ 2,062 of service revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and
2023, respectively.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $ 2,370
of revenue that was classified as deferred revenue
as of December 31, 2023, as compared to $ 2,632
of revenue recognized during the three months
ended March 31, 2023, that was classified as deferred revenue as of December 31, 2022, resulting primarily from the progress made on the
various active contracts during the respective reporting periods.
The
Company manages its accounts receivable credit risk by performing credit evaluations and monitoring amounts due from the Company’s
customers. The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue,
or whose accounts receivable balances individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total accounts receivable.
As
of March 31, 2024, one customer represented approximately 10 % of the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2023, one customer
represented approximately 23 % of the Company’s accounts receivable.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, two customers represented approximately 27 % and 12 % of the Company’s revenue. For the three
months ended March 31, 2023, two customers represented approximately 54 % and 14 % of the Company’s revenue.
Return
of a product requires that the buyer obtain permission in writing from the Company. When the buyer requests authorization to return
material for reasons of their own, the buyer will be charged for placing the returned goods in saleable condition, restocking
charges and for any outgoing and incoming transportation paid by the Company. The Company warrants title to the products, and
warrants the products on date of shipment to the buyer, to be of the kind and quality described in the contract, merchantable, and
free of defects in workmanship and material. Returns and warranties during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023
were insignificant.
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The
following table presents our revenues disaggregated by revenue discipline:
SCHEDULE
OF REVENUE DISAGGREGATED
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Products
$ 6,602
$ 7,493
Services
1,988
2,062
Total revenue
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
See
“Note 9 - Business Segment and Geographic Information”.
4.
INVENTORIES
The
components of inventories are summarized below:
SCHEDULE
OF INVENTORIES
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Raw materials
$ 7,885
$ 5,316
Work in process
1,705
2,263
Total inventories
$ 9,590
$ 7,579
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or a net realizable value determined on a weighted average method.
5.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property
and equipment are summarized below:
SCHEDULE
OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Machinery, vehicles and equipment
$ 4,444
$ 3,220
Furniture and fixtures
208
208
Computer hardware and software
733
650
Leasehold improvements
368
368
Construction in progress
930
2,024
Property and equipment, gross
6,683
6,470
Less: accumulated depreciation
( 2,693 )
( 2,571 )
Total property and equipment, net
$ 3,990
$ 3,899
Depreciation
expense was $ 122 and $ 130 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
6.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
The
components of accounts payable and accrued liabilities are summarized below:
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
Accounts payable
$ 5,628
$ 5,396
Accrued liabilities
6,689
7,213
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 12,317
$ 12,609
Accrued
liabilities primarily consist of accrued legal settlement costs, accrued sales commissions, accrued compensation and benefits, accrued
sales and use taxes and accrued insurance. Accrued legal settlement costs as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were 5,000 . See
Note 10 for details. As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, accrued sales commissions were $ 550 and $ 442 , respectively. Accrued
compensation and benefits as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $ 208 and $ 294 , respectively. Accrued sales and use taxes as
of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $ 149 and $ 67 , respectively, and there was $ 485 accrued insurance as of March 31, 2024, compared
to $ 795 as of December 31, 2023. The remainder of accrued liabilities are comprised of several insignificant accruals in connection with
normal business operations.
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As
of March 31, 2024, two of the Company’s suppliers represented 33 % of the Company’s accounts payable. As of December 31, 2023,
one of the Company’s suppliers represented 18 % of the Company’s accounts payable.
7.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-Based
Compensation
A
summary of stock option activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:
SCHEDULE
OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY
Stock
Options
Weighted average
exercise price
Weighted
average remaining
contractual term
Aggregate
intrinsic value
Outstanding as of January 1, 2024
706,167
$ 5.49
Granted
-
-
Exercised
-
-
Forfeited/expired
( 57,000 )
10.21
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024
649,167
$ 5.08
5.80
$ 845
Exercisable as of March 31, 2024
554,167
$ 4.96
5.20
$ 813
A
summary of RSU activity during the three months ended March 31, 2024, is as follows:
SCHEDULE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
Weighted-average
Weighted-average
grant-date
grant-date
Number of units
fair value per share
fair value
Unvested restricted stock units as of January 1, 2024
125,000
$ 4.35
$ 543
Units granted
-
-
-
Units vested
-
-
-
Units forfeited
-
-
-
Unvested restricted stock units as of March 31, 2024
125,000
$ 4.35
$ 543
Stock-based
compensation expense recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 was approximately $ 225 and $ 143 , respectively. As of
March 31, 2024, there was $ 189 of stock-based compensation expense remaining to be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations
over a weighted average remaining period of 1.5 years.
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8.
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 vested shares outstanding during the
period. The Company’s employee and director equity 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):
SCHEDULE
OF BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Numerator:
Net (loss) income
$ ( 1,035 )
$ 742
Denominator:
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
10,112,310
9,769,545
Effect of dilutive securities - equity based compensation plans
-
20
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
10,112,310
9,769,565
Net (loss) income per common share:
Basic
$ ( 0.10 )
$ 0.07
Diluted
$ ( 0.10 )
$ 0.07
As
of March 31, 2024, and 2023, diluted (loss) income per share excludes potentially dilutive common shares related to 649,167 and 585,667
shares underlying stock options, respectively, and 125,000 and 250,000 shares underlying nonvested RSUs, respectively, as their effect
was anti-dilutive.
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9.
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: Electrical Infrastructure and Critical
Power. The Critical Power reportable segment is the Company’s Titan Energy Systems, Inc. business unit. The Electrical Infrastructure
reportable segment is the Company’s Pioneer Custom Electrical Products Corp. business unit.
The
Electrical Infrastructure segment is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of circuit protection and controls equipment used primarily
by large industrial and commercial operations to manage their electrical power distribution needs. The Critical Power segment provides
mobile high capacity charging equipment, power generation equipment and aftermarket field-services in order to help customers secure
fast vehicle charging where fixed charging infrastructure does not exist, and additionally to ensure smooth, uninterrupted power to operations
during times of emergency.
The
following tables present information about segment loss and income:
SCHEDULE
OF SEGMENT INCOME LOSS
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Revenues
Electrical Infrastructure
Equipment
$ 5,275
$ 6,809
Service
-
-
Revenues
5,275
6,809
Critical Power Solutions
Equipment
1,327
684
Service
1,988
2,062
Revenues
3,315
2,746
Consolidated
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
Revenues
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
2024
2023
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Depreciation and amortization
Electrical Infrastructure
$ 24
$ 15
Critical Power Solutions
128
186
Unallocated corporate overhead expenses
2
2
Consolidated
$ 154
$ 203
Depreciation and amortization
$ 154
$ 203
2024
2023 (Restated)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Operating (loss) income
Electrical Infrastructure
$ 620
$ 1,862
Critical Power Solutions
( 560 )
( 436 )
Unallocated corporate overhead expenses
( 1,166 )
( 751 )
Consolidated
$ ( 1,106 )
$ 675
Operating (loss) income
$ ( 1,106 )
$ 675
Revenues
are attributable to countries based on the location of the Company’s customers:
SCHEDULE
OF ATTRIBUTABLE TO COUNTIES BASED ON THE LOCATION
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Revenues
United States
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
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10.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
and Claims
From
time to time, the Company is a defendant or plaintiff in various legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. Liabilities
for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable
that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
On
June 15, 2023, Terrence and Kay Mimick (the “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
naming the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pioneer Critical Power, Inc., and an individual acting in his capacity as an employee
of the Company, collectively as defendants. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on July 7, 2023, alleging negligent driving, negligent
entrustment, and negligent hiring, training and supervision, as a result of a car accident that occurred on September 9, 2019, and seeking
special damages related to the injuries allegedly sustained by Plaintiffs. The amended complaint also named Titan Energy Systems, Inc.
as a defendant instead of Pioneer Critical Power, Inc. On July 27, 2023, the defendants filed an Answer to Plaintiff’s Amended
Complaint. On October 6, 2023, a mediation was held, but the parties did not reach a settlement. In June 2024, another mediation was held
and the parties reached a settlement for all of the Plaintiffs’ claims. As of March 31, 2024, the Company recognized a liability
of $ 5,000 related to this matter, which was included within accounts payable and accrued liabilities, with a corresponding insurance
receivable of $ 5,000 related to the loss recovery, which was deemed to be probable and included within prepaid expenses and other current
assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
The
Company is not aware of any material proceedings in which any of its directors, officers or affiliates or any registered or beneficial
shareholder of more than 5 % of the Company’s common stock is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to the Company’s
interest.
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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 unaudited 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, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on July 26, 2024.
Unless
the context requires otherwise, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “Pioneer,”
“we,” “our” and “us” refer to Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
U.S.
dollars are reported in thousands except for share and per share amounts .
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
and infrastructure industries.
● The
effects of fluctuations in sales on our business, revenues, expenses, net income (loss),
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.
● 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.
● Our
ability to remediate the material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial
reporting in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, or inability
to otherwise maintain an effective system of internal control.
● The
effect that the restatement of the prior financial statements could have on investor confidence
in us and raise reputational risk.
● 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.
● Material
weaknesses in internal controls.
● 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.
● Risks
associated with litigation and claims, which could impact our financial results and condition.
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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,
2023, 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
design, manufacture, integrate, refurbish, service, distribute and sell electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation
equipment and mobile electric vehicle (“EV”) charging solutions. Our products and services are sold to a broad range of customers
in the utility, industrial and commercial markets. Our customers include, but are not limited to, electric, gas and water utilities,
data center developers and owners, EV charging infrastructure developers and owners, and distributed energy developers. We are headquartered
in Fort Lee, New Jersey and operate from three (3) additional locations in the United States for manufacturing, service and maintenance,
engineering, and sales and administration.
Description
of Business Segments
We
have two reportable segments: Electrical Infrastructure Equipment (“Electrical Infrastructure”) and Critical Power Solutions
(“Critical Power”).
● Our
Electrical Infrastructure business provides equipment solutions that allow customers to effectively
and efficiently protect, control, transfer, monitor and manage their electric energy usage
and requirements. These solutions are marketed principally through our Pioneer Custom Electrical
Products Corp. (“PCEP”) brand name.
● Our
Critical Power business provides customers with our suite of mobile e-Boost© EV charging
solutions, power generation equipment and all forms of preventative maintenance, repairs,
remote monitoring and other equipment service on our customers’ equipment. These products
and services are marketed by our operations headquartered in Minnesota, currently doing business
under our Pioneer eMobility (“e-Boost”), Titan Energy Systems Inc. (“Titan”)
and Pioneer Critical Power brand names.
Critical
Accounting Estimates
Our
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of our consolidated financial
statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. Our estimates are based on our historical experience, knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the
future, and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Our critical accounting policies and
estimates are described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 26, 2024. There were no material
changes to our accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Overview
of the Three 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 9 - 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 months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023 (As Restated)
Revenues
Electrical Infrastructure
$ 5,275
$ 6,809
Critical Power Solutions
3,315
2,746
Consolidated
8,590
9,555
Cost of goods sold
Electrical Infrastructure
4,082
4,666
Critical Power Solutions
2,780
2,056
Consolidated
6,862
6,722
Gross profit
1,728
2,833
Selling, general and administrative
2,607
2,033
Depreciation and amortization
16
125
Research and development
211
-
Total operating expenses
2,834
2,158
Operating (loss) income from continuing operations
(1,106 )
675
Interest income
(31 )
(54 )
Other income
(40 )
(13 )
(Loss) income before income taxes
(1,035 )
742
Income tax expense
-
-
Net (loss) income
$ (1,035 )
$ 742
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.
Backlog reflects the amount of revenue we expect to realize upon the shipment of customer orders for our products that are not yet complete
or for which work has not yet begun. As of March 31, 2024, backlog from our E-Bloc power systems and related equipment was approximately
$11,347, or 25% of the total backlog.
The
following table represents the progression of our backlog, by reporting segment, as of the end of the last five quarters:
March 31,
December 31,
September 30,
June 30,
March 31,
2024
2023
2023
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
2023
(As Restated)
Electrical Infrastructure
$ 30,889
$ 28,497
$ 25,368
$ 25,225
$ 28,150
Critical Power Solutions
15,022
16,668
8,027
7,146
7,845
Total order backlog
$ 45,911
$ 45,165
$ 33,395
$ 32,371
$ 35,995
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Revenue
The
following table represents our revenues by reporting segment and major product category for the periods indicated (in thousands, except
percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
(As Restated)
Variance
%
Electrical Infrastructure
Equipment
$ 5,275
$ 6,809
$ (1,534 )
(22.5 )
Service
-
-
-
-
5,275
6,809
(1,534 )
(22.5 )
Critical Power Solutions
Equipment
1,327
684
643
94.0
Service
1,988
2,062
(74 )
(3.6 )
3,315
2,746
569
20.7
Total revenue
$ 8,590
$ 9,555
$ (965 )
(10.1 )
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, our consolidated revenue decreased by $965, or 10.1%, to $8,590, down from $9,555 during the three
months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in sales of equipment from our Electrical Infrastructure segment during the
three months ended March 31, 2024.
Electrical
Infrastructure . During the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue from equipment sales decreased by $1,534, or 22.5%, to
$5,275, down from $6,809 during the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in revenue recognized over time
from our equipment sales during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Critical
Power . For the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue for our Critical Power segment increased by $569, or 20.7%, to $3,315, up from $2,746 during the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in sales of our e-Boost equipment from our Pioneer eMobility business
during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Gross
Profit and Margin
The
following table represents our gross profit by reporting segment for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
(As Restated)
Variance
%
Electrical Infrastructure
Gross profit
$ 1,193
$ 2,143
$ (950 )
(44.3 )
Gross margin %
22.6
31.5
(8.9 )
Critical Power Solutions
Gross profit
535
690
(155 )
(22.5 )
Gross margin %
16.1
25.1
(9.0 )
Consolidated gross profit
$ 1,728
$ 2,833
$ (1,105 )
(39.0 )
Consolidated gross margin %
20.1
29.6
(9.5 )
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, our consolidated gross margin decreased to 20.1% of revenues, as compared to 29.6% during the
three months ended March 31, 2023.
Electrical
Infrastructure. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our gross margin percentage decreased by 8.9%, from 31.5% to 22.6%, as
compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in sales our E-Bloc power systems and
medium and low voltage equipment.
Critical
Power Solutions . For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our gross margin decreased by 9.0%, from 25.1% to 16.1%, for the
three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to an unfavorable sales mix.
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Operating
Expenses
The
following table represents our operating expenses by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Variance
%
Electrical Infrastructure
Selling, general and administrative
$ 560
$ 273
$ 287
105.1
Depreciation and amortization
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8
6
75.0
Segment operating expense
$ 574
$ 281
$ 293
104.3
Critical Power Solutions
Selling, general and administrative
$ 884
$ 1,012
$ (128 )
(12.6 )
Depreciation and amortization
-
115
(115 )
(100.0 )
Research and development
211
-
211
-
Segment operating expense
$ 1,095
$ 1,127
$ (32 )
(113 )
Unallocated Corporate Overhead Expenses
Selling, general and administrative
$ 1,163
$ 748
$ 415
55.5
Depreciation and amortization
2
2
-
-
Segment operating expense
$ 1,165
$ 750
$ 415
55.3
Consolidated
Selling, general and administrative
$ 2,607
$ 2,033
$ 574
28.2
Depreciation and amortization
16
125
(109 )
(87.2 )
Research and development
211
-
211
-
Consolidated operating expense
$ 2,834
$ 2,158
$ 676
31.3
Selling,
General and Administrative Expense . For the three months ended March 31, 2024, consolidated selling, general and administrative expense,
before depreciation and amortization, increased by approximately $574, or 28.2%, to $2,607, as compared to $2,033 during the three months
ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in payroll related costs, including stock-based compensation. As a percentage of our
consolidated revenue, selling, general and administrative expense, before depreciation and amortization, increased to 30.3% during the
three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to 21.3% in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Depreciation
and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense consists primarily of depreciation of fixed assets and
amortization of right-of-use assets related to our finance leases, and excludes amounts included in cost of sales. For the three
months ended March 31, 2024, consolidated depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $109, or 87.2%, to $16, as compared to
$125 during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
(Loss)
Income from Operations
The
following table represents our operating (loss) income by reportable segment for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
(As Restated)
Variance
%
Electrical Infrastructure
$ 619
$ 1,862
$ (1,243 )
(66.8 )
Critical Power Solutions
(560 )
(437 )
(123 )
(28.1 )
Unallocated corporate overhead expenses
(1,165 )
(750 )
(415 )
(55.3 )
(Loss) income from operations
$ (1,106 )
$ 675
$ (1,781 )
263.9
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Electrical
Infrastructure . Operating income from our Electrical Infrastructure segment decreased by $1,243 during the three months ended March
31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in sales of our electrical infrastructure
equipment and an increase in selling, general and administrative expense.
Critical
Power Solutions . Operating loss from our Critical Power segment increased by $123 during the three months ended March 31, 2024,
as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an unfavorable sales mix in the service business.
General
Corporate Expense . Our general corporate expenses consist primarily of executive management, corporate accounting and human resources
personnel, corporate office expenses, financing and corporate development activities, payroll and benefits administration, treasury,
tax compliance, legal, stock-based compensation, public reporting costs and costs not specifically allocated to reportable business segments.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2024, our unallocated corporate overhead expense increased by $415, or 55.3%, as compared to the three
months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in payroll related costs, including stock-based compensation, professional
fees and costs related to investor relations.
Non-Operating
Income
Interest
Income . For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had interest income of approximately $31, as compared to interest income of
approximately $54 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. We generated the majority of our interest income from our cash on hand
during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023.
Other
Income . Other income in the consolidated statements of operations reports certain gains and losses associated with activities not
directly related to our core operations.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2024, other non-operating income was $40, as compared to other non-operating income of $13 during the
three months ended March 31, 2023.
Provision
for Income Taxes . Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 was 0.0%.
Net
(Loss) Income per Share
We
generated a net loss of $1,035 during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to a net income of $742 during the three
months ended March 31, 2023.
Our
net loss per basic and diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $0.10, as compared to net income per basic and diluted
share of $0.07 for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General .
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 shares of common stock from time to time through Wainwright, acting as sales agent or principal
(the “ATM Program”). As of March 31, 2024, we had $6,227 of cash on hand generated primarily from the sale of common stock
under the ATM Program.
Since October 20, 2020, and through March 31, 2024, we sold an aggregate of 1,807,897 shares of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds
of approximately $13,901, before any sales agent fees and expenses payable by us under the ATM Program. During the three months ended
March 31, 2024, we sold an aggregate of 891,838 shares of common stock for an aggregate consideration of approximately $4,997, before
any sales agent fees and expenses payable by us. As of March 31, 2024, $70,003 of common stock remained available for issuance under the ATM Program.
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The
continuing impacts of the rising interest rates, inflation, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and geopolitical developments,
such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, have resulted, and may continue
to result, in a global slowdown of economic activity, which may decrease demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including
those provided by our clients, while also disrupting supply channels, sales channels and advertising and marketing activities for an
unknown period of time. As a result of the current uncertainty in economic activity, we are unable to predict the potential size and
duration of the impact on our revenue and our results of operations, if any. The extent of the potential impact of these macroeconomic
factors on our operational and financial performance will depend on a variety of factors, including the extent of geopolitical disruption
and its impact on our clients, partners, industry, and employees, all of which are uncertain at this time and cannot be accurately predicted.
We continue to monitor the effects of these macroeconomic factors and intends to take steps deemed appropriate to limit the impact on
our business. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we were able to operate substantially at capacity.
There
can be no assurance that precautionary measures, whether adopted by us or imposed by others, will be effective, and such measures could
negatively affect our sales, marketing, and client service efforts, delay and lengthen our sales cycles, decrease our employees’,
clients’, or partners’ productivity, or create operational or other challenges, any of which could harm our business and
results of operations.
Cash
(Used in)/ Provided by Operating Activities . Cash used in our operating activities was $1,950 during the three months ended March
31, 2024, as compared to cash provided by $1,525 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The
increase in cash used in operating activities is primarily due to the increase in our net loss and working capital fluctuations.
Cash
Used in Investing Activities. Cash used in our investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $213, as compared
to $194 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Additions to property and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2024,
were $213, as compared to $194 of additions during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Cash
Provided by/ (Used in) Financing Activities. Cash provided by our financing activities was $4,808 during the three months ended March
31, 2024, as compared to cash used in our financing activities of $71 during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in cash
provided by financing activities is primarily due to the sale of common stock under the ATM Program.
Working
Capital . As of March 31, 2024, we had working capital of $13,508, including $6,227 of cash on hand, compared to working capital of
$9,421, including $3,582 of cash on hand as of December 31, 2023.
Assessment
of Liquidity . As of March 31, 2024, we had $6,227 of cash on hand generated primarily from the sale of common stock under the
ATM Program. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities and bank
borrowings, the completion of the sale of the transformer business units in August 2019, sale of common stock
under the ATM Program and collecting all unpaid principal and interest from the Seller Notes. Historically, our cash requirements
were generally for operating activities, debt repayment, capital improvements and acquisitions.
We
expect to meet our cash needs with our working capital and cash flows from operating activities. We expect our cash requirements to be
generally for operating activities, capital improvements and product development. We expect that product development and promotional
activities related to our new initiatives will continue in the near future and we expect to continue to incur costs related to such activities.
We expect that our cash balance is sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months from the date our unaudited consolidated
financial statements are issued.
As
of March 31, 2024, we had no off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships
with unconsolidated entities or other persons that had, or that may have, a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Capital
Expenditures
The
Company had $213 of additions to property and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $194 of additions
to property and equipment during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Known
Trends, Events, Uncertainties and Factors That May Affect Future Operations
We
believe that our future operating results will continue to be subject to quarterly variations based upon a wide variety of factors, including
the cyclical nature of the electrical equipment industry and the markets for our products and services. Our operating results could also
be impacted by changing customer requirements and exposure to fluctuations in prices of important raw supplies, such as copper, steel
and aluminum. We have various insurance policies, including cybersecurity, covering risks in amounts that we consider adequate. In addition
to these measures, we attempt to recover other cost increases through improvements to our manufacturing efficiency and through increases
in prices where competitively feasible. Lastly, other economic conditions we cannot foresee may affect customer demand. In addition,
the consequences of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ongoing conflict
between Israel and Hamas, including related sanctions and countermeasures, and the effects of rising global inflation, are difficult
to predict, and could adversely impact geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions, the global economy, and contribute to increased market
volatility, which may in turn adversely affect our business and operations. We predominately sell to customers in the industrial production
and commercial construction markets. Accordingly, changes in the condition of any of our customers may have a greater impact than if
our sales were more evenly distributed between different end markets. For a further discussion of factors that may affect future operating
results see the sections entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
and “Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not
applicable.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”),
evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of March 31, 2024. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed
to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act
is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosures, and is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Based on this evaluation, and as a result of the material weaknesses described below, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure
controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2024. In light of this determination, our management has performed additional
analyses, reconciliations, and other post-closing procedures and has concluded that, notwithstanding the material weakness in our internal
control over financial reporting, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods covered by and included
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly state, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash
flows for the periods presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
Material
Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A
material weakness, as defined in the standards established by Sarbanes-Oxley, is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal
control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated
financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Internal
control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The following material weaknesses in our internal control over
financial reporting were present as of December 31, 2023, and continued to exist as of March 31, 2024:
● The
Company did not maintain effective controls over the revenue recognition of over-time contracts
and associated costs. The Company’s underlying estimates of total labor hours required
to complete over-time contracts were materially different from the actual labor hours required,
which was determined to represent an error, and, as a result, the percentage of completion
used to recognize revenue was materially different from the percentage of completion using
actual labor hours incurred. Additionally, the Company did not properly account for recognition
of costs incurred by contract. This material weakness resulted in the restatement of the
Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, as
well as its interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31,
2022, and 2023, the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2023 and the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2022, and 2023.
● The
Company did not design and maintain effective controls over the accounting for inventory
and related cost of sales, primarily due to the lack of an automated tracking system and
the manual nature of its current processes and controls surrounding inventory. Specifically,
we did not design and maintain effective controls over (1) complete and accurate inventory
costing, including recording inventoriable costs at the lower of cost and net realizable
value, (2) cycle count procedures and inventory system changes, which occur without proper
review and documentation and (3) proper segregation of duties.
● The
Company has a lack of sufficient accounting personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge,
and expertise. This deficiency impacts our ability to ensure appropriate segregation of duties,
and to accurately and timely close, consolidate and prepare financial statements as required
to maintain compliance with reporting deadlines under applicable SEC regulations.
Management’s
Plan to Remediate the Material Weaknesses
The
Company is implementing enhancements to its internal controls to remediate the identified material weaknesses in its internal control
over financial reporting. Specifically, the Company has:
● engaged
external third parties for assistance as needed;
● initiated
a review and update of significant accounting policies, procedures, and controls; and
● begun
additional training for its accounting and financial reporting personnel.
Additionally,
the Company plans to hire additional accounting and finance personnel with the requisite skills, knowledge and expertise to address identified
control deficiencies.
The
Company is committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment and believes these remediation efforts will represent significant
improvements in its controls over the control environment. These steps will take time to be fully implemented and confirmed to be effective
and sustainable. Additional controls may also be required over time. While the Company believes that these efforts will improve its internal
control over financial reporting, the Company will not be able to conclude whether the steps the Company is taking will remediate the
material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting until a sufficient period of time has passed to allow management to
test the design and operational effectiveness of the new and enhanced controls. Until the remediation steps set forth above are fully
implemented and tested, the material weaknesses described above will continue to exist.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other
than described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three
months ended March 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or that are 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
June 15, 2023, Terrence and Kay Mimick (the “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
naming the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pioneer Critical Power, Inc., and an individual acting in his capacity as an employee
of the Company, collectively as defendants. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on July 7, 2023, alleging negligent driving, negligent
entrustment, and negligent hiring, training and supervision, as a result of a car accident that occurred on September 9, 2019, and seeking
special damages related to the injuries allegedly sustained by Plaintiffs. The amended complaint also named Titan Energy Systems, Inc.
as a defendant instead of Pioneer Critical Power, Inc. On July 27, 2023, the defendants filed an Answer to Plaintiff’s Amended
Complaint. On October 6, 2023, a mediation was held, but the parties did not reach a settlement. In June 2024, another mediation was held
and the parties reached a settlement for all of the Plaintiffs’ claims.
On
May 26, 2023, the Company filed a complaint against PowerSecure, Inc. (“PowerSecure”) in Minnesota state court, which was
subsequently removed to U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota on June 20, 2023, alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment and
tortious interference (the “PowerSecure Action”). Thereafter, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company entered into a Settlement
Agreement and Release with PowerSecure. On January 4, 2024, the Company and PowerSecure stipulated to a voluntary dismissal of the PowerSecure
Action with prejudice, and as a result, the PowerSecure Action was dismissed with prejudice on January 5, 2024.
As
of the date hereof, we are not aware of or a party to any other 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
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.
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
A
description of the risks associated with our business, financial condition and results of operations is set forth in “Item 1A.
Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 26, 2024, and are supplemented with the following revised risk factor:
We
may not meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, which could result in a delisting of our common stock.
As
previously disclosed, on April 18, 2024, we received a notice (the “10-K Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications staff of
Nasdaq notifying us that as we had not yet filed our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Form
10-K”), we no longer complied with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the “Listing Rule”). On
May 24, 2024, we received an additional notice from Nasdaq notifying us that as we had not yet filed our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2024 (the “Q1 10-Q”), and because we remained delinquent in filing the Form 10-K, we did not comply with the Listing
Rule. On July 26, 2024, we filed the Form 10-K with the SEC and are now in compliance with such filing.
On
August 21, 2024, we received a notice from Nasdaq notifying us that as we had not yet filed our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30, 2024 (the “Q2 10-Q”, and together with the Q1 10-Q, the “Delinquent Filings”), we were not in compliance
with the Listing Rule. We previously submitted a plan to Nasdaq (the “Plan”) on June 17, 2024, to regain compliance with
respect to the Delinquent Filings and Nasdaq granted an exception until September 20, 2024, to file the Delinquent Filings. Pursuant
to the notice we received on August 21, 2024, we were required to submit an update to the Plan to Nasdaq by September 5, 2024, to regain
compliance. We submitted an update to the Plan to Nasdaq on September 5, 2024. Nasdaq may grant us an additional exception of up to a
maximum of 180 calendar days from the prescribed filing due date of the Form 10-K to file the Delinquent Filings, or until October 14,
2024, to regain compliance.
Although
we expect to take actions intended to restore our compliance with the listing requirements, we can provide no assurance that any action
taken by us would be successful.
If
our common stock is delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, we expect that our common stock would begin trading on the over-the-counter
markets. The delisting of our common stock could result in a reduction in our trading price and would substantially limit the liquidity
of our common stock. In addition, delisting could materially adversely impact our ability to raise capital or pursue strategic restructuring,
refinancing or other transactions. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could also have other negative results, including the potential
loss of confidence by institutional investors.
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.
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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INDEX
TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No.
Description
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.INS*
Inline
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104*
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
*
Filed herewith.
**
Furnished herewith
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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:
September 10, 2024
By:
/s/
Nathan J. Mazurek
Name:
Nathan
J. Mazurek
Title:
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer duly authorized to sign on behalf of Registrant)
Date:
September 10, 2024
/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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