Item 1. Financial Statements
Item
1. Financial Statements
STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
(Unaudited)
*
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 149,400
$ 354,700
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,700
and $11,800, respectively
302,200
686,800
Inventory
180,400
104,100
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
485,600
242,500
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
426,800
225,500
Total Current Assets
1,544,400
1,613,600
Property and Equipment, net
545,100
561,800
Intangible Assets, net
471,400
479,500
Other Assets
396,400
407,000
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 2,957,300
$ 3,061,900
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 1,244,300
$ 1,189,400
Accrued liabilities
1,616,600
1,592,900
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
463,100
327,100
Deferred revenue
117,100
32,900
Payroll taxes payable
1,060,400
1,052,200
Customer deposits
10,900
10,900
Short term notes
2,633,900
2,408,100
Short term notes - related party
155,000
155,000
Convertible notes
1,605,000
1,605,000
Current portion of long term debt and capital lease obligations
225,700
258,100
Accrued interest - related party
36,100
27,100
Total Current Liabilities
9,168,100
8,658,700
Deferred revenue, non-current
22,000
30,200
Other non-current liabilities
370,900
381,900
Long term debt and capital lease obligations, net of current portion
280,100
268,400
Total Liabilities
9,841,100
9,339,200
Commitments and contingencies
-
-
Stockholders’ deficit
Preferred stock; $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; -0- shares issued
-
-
Common stock; $.001 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 62,943,575
and 62,591,075 shares issued, issuable ** and outstanding March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
62,900
62,600
Common stock issuable
25,000
25,000
Additional paid-in capital
22,697,700
22,651,100
Stock Subscription receivable
(25,000 )
(25,000 )
Accumulated deficit
(27,590,400 )
(26,964,300 )
Total stockholders’ deficit
(4,829,800 )
(4,250,600 )
Non-controlling interest
(2,054,000 )
(2,026,700 )
Total Deficit
(6,883,800 )
(6,277,300 )
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
$ 2,957,300
$ 3,061,900
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
* These
numbers were derived from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
**Includes
1,240,000 and 887,500 shares issuable at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, per terms of note agreements.
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STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
2019
Revenue:
Products
$ 765,800
$ 1,090,100
Solid waste
58,200
82,100
Total revenue
824,000
1,172,200
Operating expenses:
Products costs
623,500
646,300
Solid waste costs
23,600
26,700
General and administrative expenses
417,800
394,700
Salaries and related expenses
408,400
306,800
Total operating expenses
1,473,300
1,374,500
Loss from operations
(649,300 )
(202,300 )
Other income (expense):
Interest income
-
9,800
Interest expense
(194,000 )
(139,100 )
Other
189,900
89,400
Total non-operating expense, net
4,100
(39,900 )
Loss from continuing operations
(653,400 )
(242,200 )
Net loss from discontinued operations
-
(336,700 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
-
(336,700 )
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
(27,300 )
(28,300 )
Net loss attributable to SEER common stockholders
$ (626,100 )
$ (550,600 )
Net loss from continuing operations
$ (0.01 )
$ (0.01 )
Discontinued operations
-
-
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
$ (0.01 )
$ (0.01 )
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted
62,709,949
61,836,908
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Unaudited)
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Common
Stock
Stock
Subscription
Accumulated
Non-controller
Total
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Subscribed
Receivable
Deficit
Interest
Deficit
Balances at December 31, 2019
-
$
-
62,591,100
$
62,600
$
22,651,100
$
25,000
$
(25,000
)
$
(26,964,300
)
$
(2,026,700
)
$
(6,277,300
)
Issuance of common stock upon debt penalty
-
-
352,500
300
32,800
-
-
-
-
33,100
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
-
8,300
-
-
-
-
8,300
Allocated value
of common stock and warrants related to debt
-
-
-
-
5,500
-
-
-
-
5,500
Net loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(626,100
)
(27,300
)
(653,400
)
Balances at March 31, 2020
-
-
62,943,600
62,900
22,697,700
25,000
(25,000
)
(27,590,400
)
(2,054,000
)
(6,883,800
)
Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Common Stock
Stock Subscription
Accumulated
Non-controller
Total Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Subscribed
Receivable
Deficit
Interest
Deficit
Balances at December 31, 2018
-
$ -
61,703,600
$ 61,700
$ 22,531,000
$ 25,000
$ (25,000 )
$ (24,405,500 )
$ (2,425,500 )
$ (4,238,300 )
Issuance of common stock
upon debt penalty
-
-
200,000
200
18,800
-
-
-
-
19,000
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
-
600
-
-
-
-
600
Adoption of ASU 2016-02,
Leases (Topic 842)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(20,800 )
-
(20,800 )
Investment in subsidiary
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
550,000
550,000
Net
loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(550,600 )
(28,300 )
(578,900 )
Balances at March
31, 2019
-
-
61,903,600
61,900
22,550,400
25,000
(25,000 )
(24,976,900 )
(1,903,800 )
(4,268,400 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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STRATEGIC
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY RESOURCES, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss from continuing operations
$ (653,400 )
$ (242,200 )
Loss from discontinued operations
-
(336,700 )
Net loss
(653,400 )
(578,900 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
44,000
112,400
Stock-based compensation expense
8,300
600
Note receivable discount
-
(9,900 )
Non-cash expense for interest, common stock issued for debt penalty
33,100
20,100
Non-cash expense for interest, warrants – accretion of debt discount
18,400
4,100
Non-cash relief of aged accounts payable
(35,700 )
(171,300 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
384,600
(234,200 )
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
(243,100 )
253,000
Inventory
(76,300 )
-
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(96,000 )
77,600
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
112,300
(155,300 )
Billings in excess of revenue on uncompleted contracts
136,000
177,300
Deferred revenue
76,000
(120,800 )
Payroll taxes payable
8,300
8,300
Net cash used by operating activities
(283,500 )
(617,000 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
(19,300 )
(15,000 )
Proceeds from notes receivable
-
226,000
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities
(19,300 )
211,000
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of notes and capital lease obligations
(52,500 )
(119,400 )
Proceeds from short-term notes
150,000
500,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
97,500
380,600
Net decrease in cash
(205,300 )
(25,400 )
Cash at the beginning of period
354,700
115,700
Cash at the end of period
$ 149,400
$ 90,300
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest
$ 3,300
$ 105,200
Financing of prepaid insurance premiums
$ 94,700
$ 330,200
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE
1 – ORGANIZATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Organization
and Going Concern
Strategic
Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. (“SEER,” or the “Company”), a Nevada corporation, is a provider
of next-generation clean-technologies, waste management innovations and related services. SEER has three wholly owned operating
subsidiaries and three majority-owned subsidiaries; all of which together provide technology solutions and services to companies
primarily in the oil and gas, refining, landfill, food, beverage & agriculture and renewable fuel industries. The three wholly-owned
subsidiaries include: 1) REGS, LLC (d/b/a Resource Environmental Group Services (“REGS”)) provided industrial and
proprietary cleaning services to refineries, oil fields and other private and governmental entities, which is included in discontinued
operations for fiscal years 2019. REGS is solely engaged in building kilns after the industrial cleaning has been discontinued;
2) MV, LLC (d/b/a MV Technologies) (“MV”), designs and builds biogas conditioning solutions for the production of
renewable natural gas, odor control systems and natural gas vapor capture primarily for landfill operations, waste-water treatment
facilities, oil and gas fields, refineries, municipalities and food, beverage & agriculture operations throughout the U.S.;
3) Strategic Environmental Materials, LLC,(“SEM”), a materials technology company focused on development of cost-effective
chemical absorbents.
The
three majority-owned subsidiaries include 1) Paragon Waste Solutions, LLC (“PWS”), 2) ReaCH4Biogas (“Reach”),
and 3) PelleChar, LLC (“PelleChar”). PWS is currently owned 54% by SEER, Reach is owned 85% by SEER and PelleChar
is owned 90% by SEER.
PWS
has and continues to develop specific opportunities to deploy and commercialize patented technologies for a non-thermal plasma-assisted
oxidation process that makes possible the clean and efficient destruction of solid hazardous chemical and biological waste ( i.e .,
regulated medical waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and refinery tank waste, etc .) without landfilling or traditional incineration
and without harmful emissions. Additionally, PWS’ technology “cleans” and conditions emissions and gaseous waste
streams ( i.e ., volatile organic compounds and other greenhouse gases) generated from diverse sources such as refineries,
oil fields, and many others.
Reach (the trade name for BeneFuels, LLC),
is currently owned 85% by SEER and focuses specifically on treating biogas for conversion to pipeline quality gas and/or compressed
natural gas (“CNG”) for fleet vehicle fuel. Reach had minimal operations for the quarter ended March 31,
2020.
PelleChar
was established in September 2018 and is owned 90% by SEER as of December 31, 2019. Pellechar has secured third-party pellet manufacturing
capabilities from one of the nation’s premier pellet manufacturer. Working closely with Biochar Now, LLC, Pellechar commenced
sales in late 2019 of its proprietary pellets containing the proven and superior Biochar Now product starting with the landscaping
and big agriculture markets. At this time, Pellechar is the only company able to offer a soil amendment pellet containing the
Biochar Now product that is produced using the patented pyrolytic process. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 PelleChar
had minimal activity related to formation, and an increasing sales effort.
Principals
of Consolidation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SEER, its wholly owned subsidiaries, REGS, MV and SEM and
its majority-owned subsidiaries PWS, Reach and PelleChar, since their respective acquisition or formation dates. All material
intercompany accounts, transactions, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has non-controlling interest
in joint ventures, which are reported on the equity method.
Going
Concern
As
shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses, and has accumulated
a deficit of approximately $27.6 million as of March 31, 2020, and $27.0 million as of December 31, 2019. For the three months
ended March 31, 2020, and 2019, the Company incurred net losses from continuing operations of approximately $0.7 million and $0.2
million, respectively. The Company had a working capital deficit of approximately $7.6 million at March 31, 2020, a increase
of $0.6 million in working capital deficit from $7.0 million at December 31, 2019. These factors raise substantial
doubt about the ability of the Company to continue to operate as a going concern.
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Realization
of a major portion of the Company’s assets as of March 31, 2020, is dependent upon continued operations. The Company is
dependent on generating additional revenue or obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company raised approximately $0.2 million from the issuance of short-term and long-term
debt, offset by payments of principal on short term notes and capital leases of $0.1 million. In addition, the Company has undertaken
a number of specific steps to continue to operate as a going concern. The Company continues to focus on developing organic growth
in our operating companies and improving gross and net margins through increased attention to pricing, aggressive cost management
and overhead reductions, including discontinuing a line of business with insufficient margins. Critical to achieving profitability
will be the ability to license and or sell, permit and operate though the Company’s joint ventures and licensees the CoronaLux™
waste destruction units. The Company has increased business development efforts to address opportunities identified in expanding
markets attributable to increased interest in energy conservation and emission control regulations. In addition, the Company is
evaluating various forms of financing which may be available to it. There can be no assurance that the Company will secure additional
financing for working capital, increase revenues and achieve the desired result of net income and positive cash flow from operations
in future years. These financial statements do not give any effect to any adjustments that would be necessary should the Company
be unable to report on a going concern basis.
Basis
of presentation Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The
accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all the normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly
the financial position and results of operations as of and for the periods presented. The interim results are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any future period.
Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the interim
information presented not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s
audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Report on Form 10-K filed on May
15, 2020 for the year ended December 31, 2019.
NOTE
2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make a number of estimates and assumptions related to the reported amount of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include
the carrying amount of intangible assets; valuation allowances and reserves for receivables and inventory and deferred income
taxes; revenue recognition related to contracts accounted for under the percentage of completion method; share-based compensation;
and loss contingencies, including those related to litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain
amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications
had no effect on reported consolidated net loss.
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Revenue
Recognition
In
May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with customers that superseded most current revenue recognition guidance,
including industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle of the guidance is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer
of goods or services to customers at an amount to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
The new guidance requires an evaluation of revenue arrangements with customers following a five-step approach: (1) identify the
contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate
the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the company satisfies each performance
obligation. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised services are transferred to the customers in an amount that reflects
the expected consideration in exchange for those services. A customer obtains control when it has the ability to direct the use
of and obtain the benefits from the services. Other major provisions of the guidance include capitalization of certain contract
costs, consideration of the time value of money in the transaction price and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be
recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding
the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The Company adopted
the provisions of this guidance effective January 1, 2018 as required under the guidance. The adoption of this guidance did not
have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements (see Note 3).
Research
and Development
Research
and development (“R&D”) costs are charged to expense as incurred. R&D expenses consist primarily of salaries,
project materials, contract labor and other costs associated with ongoing product development and enhancement efforts. R&D
expenses were $0 for both the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.
Inventories
Inventories
are stated at the lower of cost or market and maintained on a first in, first out basis and includes the following amounts at
March 31:
March 31,
2020
December 31, 2019
Finished goods
$ 1,600
$ 60,400
Work in process
84,900
15,800
Raw materials
93,900
27,900
$ 180,400
$ 104,100
Income
Taxes
The
Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes,
which utilizes the asset and liability method of computing deferred income taxes. The objective of this method is to establish
deferred tax assets and liabilities for any temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of the
Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled.
ASC
740 also provides detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions
recognized in the financial statements. Tax positions must meet a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold at
the effective date to be recognized. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company recognized no adjustments
for uncertain tax positions.
The
Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. No interest and penalties
related to uncertain tax positions were recognized at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Company expects no material changes
to unrecognized tax positions within the next twelve months.
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The
Company has filed federal and state tax returns through December 31, 2018. The tax periods for the years ending December 31, 2016
through 2019 are open to examination by federal and state authorities.
Recently
issued accounting pronouncements
Changes
to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) are established by the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all new or revised ASU’s.
New
Accounting Pronouncements Implemented
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) to increase transparency and comparability among organizations
by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under current
GAAP. ASU 2016-02 requires that a lessee should recognize a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use
asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term on the balance sheet. ASU 2016-02 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 (including interim periods within those periods) using a modified retrospective
approach and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 in the first quarter of 2019. (See Note 6).
NOTE
3 – REVENUE
Products
Revenue
Product
revenue generated from contracts with customers, for the manufacture of products for the removal and treatment of hazardous vapor
and gasses. Total estimated revenue includes all of the following: (1) the basic contract price, (2) contract options, and (3)
change orders. Once contract performance is underway, the Company may experience changes in conditions, client requirements, specifications,
designs, materials, and expectations regarding the period of performance. Such changes are “change orders” and may
be initiated by us or by our clients. In many cases, agreement with the client as to the terms of change orders is reached prior
to work commencing; however, sometimes circumstances require that work progress without obtaining client agreement. Revenue related
to change orders is recognized as costs are incurred if it is probable that costs will be recovered by changing the contract price.
The Company does not incur pre-contract costs. Under the new revenue recognition guidance, the Company found no change in the
manner product revenue is recognized. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are recorded in the period in which
the losses are identified and included as additional loss. Provisions for estimated losses on contracts are shown separately as
liabilities on the balance sheet, if significant, except in circumstances in which related costs are accumulated on the balance
sheet, in which case the provisions are deducted from the accumulated costs. A provision as a liability is reported as a current
liability.
The
Company includes in current assets and current liabilities amounts related to contracts realizable and payable. Costs and estimated
earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts represent the excess of contract costs and profits recognized to date
over billings to date and are recognized as a current asset. Revenue contract liabilities represent the excess of billings to
date over the amount of contract costs and profits recognized to date and are recognized as a current liability.
Products
revenue also includes media sales which are recognized as the product is shipped to the customer for use.
Services
Revenue
Services
revenue is primarily comprised of services related to industrial cleaning and mobile railcar cleaning, which is recognized as
services are rendered.
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Solid
Waste Revenue
The
Company’s revenues from waste destruction licensing agreements are recognized as a single accounting unit over the term
of the license. Revenue from joint venture operations of the Company’s CoronaLux™ units is recognized as the revenue
is earned by the joint venture. Revenue from management services is recognized as services are performed.
Disaggregation
of Revenue
Three months ended March 31, 2020
Environmental Solutions
Solid Waste
Total
Sources of Revenue
Product sales
$ 624,700
$ -
$ 624,700
Media sales
141,100
-
141,100
Licensing fees
-
8,200
8,200
Operating fees
-
-
-
Management fees
-
50,000
50,000
Total Revenue
$ 765,800
$ 58,200
$ 824,000
Three months ended March 31, 2019
Environmental Solutions
Solid Waste
Total
Sources of Revenue
Product sales
$ 889,400
$ -
$ 889,400
Media sales
200,700
-
200,700
Licensing fees
-
25,200
25,200
Operating fees
-
6,900
6,900
Management fees
-
50,000
50,000
Total Revenue
$ 1,090,100
$ 82,100
$ 1,172,200
Contract
Balances
Where
a performance obligation has been satisfied but not yet invoiced at the reporting date, a contract asset is recognized on the
balance sheet. Where a performance obligation has not yet been satisfied but an invoice has been raised at the reporting date,
a contract liability is recognized on the balance sheet.
The
opening and closing balances of the Company’s accounts receivables and contract liabilities (current and non-current) are
as follows:
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Contract Liabilities
Accounts
Receivable,
net
Revenue
Contract
Liabilities
Revenue
Contract
Assets
Deferred
Revenue
(current)
Deferred
Revenue
(non-current)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
$ 302,200
$ 485,600
$ 463,100
$ 117,100
$ 22,000
Balance as of December 31, 2019
686,800
242,500
327,100
32,900
30,200
(Decrease) increase
$ (384,600 )
$ 243,100
$ 136,000
$ 84,200
$ (8,200 )
The
majority of the Company’s revenue is generally invoiced on a weekly or monthly basis, and the payments are generally received
within approximately 30-60 days. Deferred revenue is recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of the Company’s
performance, including amounts that are refundable.
Remaining
Performance Obligations
As
of March 31, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was approximately
$1.1 million, of which the Company expects to recognize 100% of this revenue over the next 12 months.
The
Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected term of
one year or less and (ii) contracts for which the Company recognizes revenue at the amounts to which it has the right to invoice
for services performed.
NOTE
4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property
and equipment was comprised of the following:
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Field and shop equipment
$ 2,017,800
$ 2,240,700
Vehicles
828,400
689,700
Waste destruction equipment, placed in service
557,100
557,100
Furniture and office equipment
346,300
346,300
Leasehold improvements
36,300
36,300
Building and improvements
21,200
21,200
Land
162,900
162,900
3,970,000
4,054,200
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
(3,424,900 )
(3,492,400 )
Property and equipment, net
$ 545,100
$ 561,800
Depreciation
expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $35,900 and $100,700, respectively. For the three months ended
March 31, 2020 and 2019, depreciation expense included in cost of goods sold was $21,000 and $83,400, respectively. For the three
months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, depreciation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses was $14,900
and $17,300, respectively.
Depreciation expense on leased CoronaLux™
units included in accumulated depreciation and amortization above is $9,700 and $26,700 as of March 31, 2020 and
2019, respectively.
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Property
and equipment included the following amounts for leases that have been capitalized at:
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
Vehicles, field and shop equipment
$ 157,900
$ 370,900
Less: accumulated amortization
(140,400 )
(316,300 )
$ 17,500
$ 54,600
NOTE
5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible
assets were comprised of the following:
March 31, 2020
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortization
Net carrying value
Goodwill
$ 277,800
$ -
$ 277,800
Customer list
42,500
(42,500 )
-
Technology
1,021,900
(828,300 )
193,600
Trade name
54,900
(54,900 )
-
$ 1,397,100
$ (925,700 )
$ 471,400
December 31, 2019
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortization
Net carrying value
Goodwill
$ 277,800
$ -
$ 277,800
Customer list
42,500
(42,500 )
-
Technology
1,021,900
(820,200 )
201,700
Trade name
54,900
(54,900 )
-
$ 1,397,100
$ (917,600 )
$ 479,500
The
estimated useful lives of the intangible assets range from seven to ten years. Amortization expense was $8,000 and $11,700 for
the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
NOTE
6 – LEASES
The
Company has entered operating leases primarily for real estate. These leases have terms which range from 4 year to 6 years, and
often include one or more options to renew. These renewal terms can extend the lease term from 1 year to month-to-month and are
included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the option. These operating leases are
included in “Other assets” on the Company’s March 31, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and represent
the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The Company’s obligation to make lease payments
are included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities” on the Company’s March
31, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Based on the present value of the lease payments for the remaining lease term
of the Company’s existing leases, the Company recognized right-of-use assets of approximately $225,300 and lease liabilities
for operating leases of approximately $246,100 on January 1, 2019. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities commencing
after January 1, 2019 are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As
of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, total right-of-use assets were $396,400 and $437,300, respectively. As of
March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, total operating lease liabilities were $426,800 and $437,300, respectively.
All operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In the three months ended March 31, 2020
and 2019, the Company recognized approximately $52,300 and $65,600, respectively, in operating lease costs for right-of-use
assets.
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Because
the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the
present value of the lease payments. The Company has certain contracts for real estate which may contain lease and non-lease components
which it has elected to treat as a single lease component.
Information
related to the Company’s right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
2019
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities
$ 73,600
$ 70,900
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations
13,900
168,200
Weighted-average remaining lease term
8.0
months
12.4
months
Weighted-average discount rate
10%
10%
Maturities of lease liabilities in 12-month period ended March 31, 2020 were
as follows:
2020
$ 95,900
2021
83,800
2022
86,300
2023
88,900
2024
91,600
Thereafter
134,700
581,200
Less imputed interest
(154,400 )
Total lease liabilities
426,800
Current operating lease liabilities
55,900
Non-current operating lease liabilities
370,900
Total lease liabilities
$ 426,800
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NOTE
7 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued
liabilities were comprised of the following:
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Accrued compensation and related taxes
$ 485,900
$ 498,000
Accrued interest
770,300
648,600
Accrued settlement/litigation claims
150,000
150,000
Warranty and defect claims
52,700
48,200
Lease liabilities
55,900
86,100
Other
101,800
162,000
Total Accrued Liabilities
$ 1,616,600
$ 1,592,900
NOTE
8 – UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
Costs,
estimated earnings and billings on uncompleted contracts are as follows:
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
Revenue recognized
$ 1,405,800
$ 1,074,800
Less: billings to date
(920,200 )
(832,300 )
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
485,600
242,500
Billings to date
878,600
2,707,200
Revenue recognized
(415,500 )
(2,380,100 )
Revenue contract liabilities
$ 463,100
$ 327,100
NOTE
9 – INVESTMENT IN PARAGON WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
Since
its inception through March 31, 2020, the Company has provided approximately $6.9 million in funding to PWS for working capital
and the further development and construction of various prototypes and commercial waste destruction units. No members of PWS have
made capital contributions or other funding to PWS other than SEER. The intent of the operating agreement is to provide the funding
as an advance against future earnings distributions made by PWS.
Payments
received for non-refundable licensing and placement fees have been recorded as deferred revenue in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and are being recognized as revenue ratably over the term of the
contract.
NOTE
10 – PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE
In
2009 and 2010, REGS, a subsidiary of the Company, became delinquent for unpaid federal employer and employee payroll taxes, accrued
interest and penalties were incurred related to these unpaid payroll taxes.
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019,
the outstanding balance due to the IRS by REGS was $1,060,400, and $1,052,200, respectively.
Other than this outstanding payroll tax matter
owed exclusively by REGS arising in 2009 and 2010, all state and federal payroll taxes have been paid by REGS in a timely
manner.
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NOTE
11 – DEBT
Debt
as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, was comprised of the following:
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
SHORT TERM NOTES
Secured short term note payable dated October 13, 2017 with principal and interest
due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $4,000 to compensate for the first two weeks
of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-8) a fee of $400 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week.
The total one-time fee paid was $6,400 and was recorded as interest. A fee of 40,000 shares of restricted common stock shall
be issued as a penalty for each month or prorated for any two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original
maturity date for months 3 through 6, and a fee of 80,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued to lender for
each month or prorated for each two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date beginning
in month 7 until paid in full. The note is secured by the future sale of CoronaLux units and a personal guarantee of an officer
of the Company. The penalty period for shares to be issued has been reached, however, the debt holder agreed to a reduction
and a fixed amount of penalty shares in 2018, as issuable under the terms of this agreement. No additional shares will be
issued by the Company. The reduction of penalty shares was accounted for as debt extinguishment and a gain was recorded in
2018. No interest accrues on the unpaid balance.
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
Secured short term note payable dated November 6, 2017 with principal and interest due 60 days
from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $5,000 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term
and each week thereafter (weeks 3-8) a fee of $400 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week. The total
one-time fee paid was $7,400 and was recorded as interest. A fee of 50,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued
as a penalty for each month or prorated for any two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity
date for months 3 through 6, and a fee of 100,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued to lender for each month
or prorated for each two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date beginning in month
7 until paid in full. The note is secured by the future sale of CoronaLux units and a personal guarantee of an officer of
the Company. The penalty period for shares to be issued has been reached, however, the debt holder agreed to a reduced and
fixed amount of penalty shares during 2018. No additional shares will be issued by the Company. The reduction of penalty shares
was accounted for as debt extinguishment and a gain was recorded in 2018. No interest accrues on the unpaid balance.
125,000
125,000
Note payable dated November 20, 2017, interest at 30% per annum, principal and accrued interest due on or before February 28, 2018. The note is unsecured. During 2018, a verbal agreement was made to allow month-to-month extension of the due date as long as interest payments were made monthly. The Company made interest payments totaling $84,100 of which $37,726 of interest and principal reduction of $1,900 was paid by the issuance of 140,000 shares of common stock during 2018 and the note holder has continued to extend the due date. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $129,500.
298,100
298,100
Secured short term note payable dated February 1, 2019 with principal and interest due 90 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $15,000 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-12) a fee of $1,500 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week. The total one-time fee totals $30,000 and was recorded as interest. A fee of 50,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued as a penalty for each month or prorated for any two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date for months 4 through 6, and a fee of 100,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued to lender for each month or prorated for each two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date beginning in month 7 until paid in full. The note is secured by the future sale of any and all PelleChar products and a personal guarantee of an officer of the Company. The penalty period for shares to be issued has been reached. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded 300,000 shares of its common stock as issuable under the terms of this agreement value at $28,000 and recorded as interest expense. Unpaid one-time fees at March 31, 2020 is approximately $30,000.
500,000
500,000
Secured short term note payable dated July 2, 2019 with principal and interest due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time issuance of 500,000 options, which the company recorded the fair value of $37,300 as debt discount, amortized over the life of the note. The note accrues interest at 12% annually. The note is past due as the date of this filing. The Company has not received notice from the lender and continue to accrue interest. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $3,000. Unpaid interest at December 31, 2019 is approximately $9,000.
100,000
100,000
Secured short term note payable dated July 18, 2019 with principal and interest due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $5,000 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-12) a fee of $500 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week and was recorded as interest. A fee of 15,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued as a penalty for each month or prorated for any two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date for months 3 through 6, and a fee of 30,000 shares of restricted common stock shall be issued to lender for each month or prorated for each two-week portion of any month the note is outstanding past the original maturity date beginning in month 7 until paid in full. The note is secured by the future sale of any and all MV Technology, LLC products. The penalty period for shares to be issued has been reached. For the period ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded 52,500 shares of its common stock as issuable under the terms of this agreement value at $5,100 and recorded as interest expense. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $10,000.
150,000
150,000
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Secured short term note payable dated October 1, 2019 with principal and interest due 6 months from issuance. On April 24, 2020, this note was extended to October 15, 2020. The note requires a one-time issuance of 200,000 common shares of the Company upon the maturity date of the note, which the company recorded the fair value of $13,000 as debt discount, amortized over the life of the note. The note accrues interest at 15% annually. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $11,200, and $6,500 of interest related to debt discount. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $20,600.
300,000
300,000
Secured short term note payable dated December 14, 2019 with principal and interest due 6 months from issuance. The note requires a one-time issuance of 250,000 common shares of the Company upon the maturity date of the note, which the company recorded the fair value of $16,300 as debt discount, amortized over the life of the note. The note accrues interest at 15% annually. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $16,800, and $8,200 of interest related to debt discount. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $20,000.
450,000
450,000
Secured short term note payable dated September 18, 2019 with no stated maturity date. The note accrues interest at 6% annually for the first 18 months, and 12% thereafter if not paid in full. Payments will be offset by SEER building and delivering 20 kilns for BIOCHAR to the debtor. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $4,500. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $9,700.
300,000
300,000
Secured short term note payable dated October 1, 2019 with no stated maturity date. The note accrues interest at 6% annually for the first 18 months, and 12% thereafter if not paid in full. Payments will be offset by SEER building and delivering 20 kilns for BIOCHAR to the debtor. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $1,300. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $2,600.
85,000
85,000
Secured short term note payable dated March 16, 2020, maturing on March 15, 2021. The note bears annual simple interest, at a rate of 14%, and matures on March 15, 2021. The Lender receives a one-time option grant to purchase 60,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $0.10 per share for a period of 3 years from grant date, on the maturity date, with payment of principal and interest. These options were value at approximately $3,500, and are recorded as debt discount, and amortized over the life of the loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $600. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $600.
100,000
-
Secured short term note payable dated March 17, 2020, maturing on March 16, 2021. The note bears annual simple interest, at a rate of 14%, and matures on March 16, 2021. The Lender receives a one-time option grant to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $0.10 per share for a period of 3 years from grant date, on the maturity date, on the maturity date, with payment of principal and interest. These options were value at approximately $2,000, and are recorded as debt discount, and amortized over the life of the loan. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $300. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $300.
50,000
-
Note payable insurance premium financing, interest at approximately 5.1% per annum, payable in 10 installments of $9,700, due November 1, 2020.
75,800
-
Total Short-term notes
$ 2,633,900
$ 2,408,100
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Unsecured short term note payable dated August 21, 2019 with principal and interest due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $500 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-8) a fee of $50 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week, after which the fee is $75 per week, which is recorded as interest expense. The note is from the CEO, and thus classified as a related party note. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $900. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $2,500.
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
Unsecured short term note payable dated August 21, 2019 with principal and interest due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $4,150 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-8) a fee of $415 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week, after which the fee is $600 per week, which is recorded as interest expense. The note is from a family member of the CEO, and thus classified as a related party note. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $7,200. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $19,800.
125,000
125,000
Unsecured short term note payable dated October 7, 2019 with principal and interest due 60 days from issuance. The note requires a one-time fee in the amount of $500 to compensate for the first two weeks of the term and each week thereafter (weeks 3-8) a fee of $50 shall be due and owing accruing on the first day of the week, after which the fee is $75 per week, which is recorded as interest expense. The note is from the CEO, and thus classified as a related party note. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $900. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $2,000.
15,000
15,000
Total short-term notes - related party
$ 155,000
$ 155,000
Convertible notes payable, interest at 8% per annum, unpaid principal and interest maturing 3 years from note date between August 2018 and October 2019, convertible into common stock at the option of the lenders at a rate of $0.70 per share; one convertible note for $250,000 has a personal guarantee of an officer of the Company. The notes that matured in August 2018, were subsequently extended by one year to August 2019, all other terms remained the same. The note that matured November 2018 was subsequently extended to May 2019 and the interest rate increased to 13% per annum. No default notice has been received from the noteholders. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $35,100. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 is approximately $297,300.
$ 1,605,000
$ 1,605,000
Total convertible notes
1,605,000
1,605,000
Less: current portion
(1,605,000 )
(1,605,000 )
Long term convertible notes, including debt discount
$ -
$ -
LONG TERM NOTES AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Note payable dated July 13, 2018, interest at 20% per annum, payable July 13, 2021. No monthly payments are due for the first six months, commencing in month seven, principal and accrued interest will be amortized and payable over the remaining 30 months. Monthly payments of principal and accrued interest did not commence in 2019. The note is secured by all assets of SEM and personally guaranteed by an officer of the Company. A fee of 200,000 shares of restricted common stock was issuable at the time of funding. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded 200,000 shares of its common stock as issuable under the terms of this agreement. The shares were valued at $44,000 recorded as debt discount. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded interest expense of $24,900. Unpaid interest at March 31, 2020 was approximately $178,400.
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
Debt discount
(32,700 )
(45,700 )
Note payable dated October 13, 2015, interest at 8% per annum, payable in 60 monthly installments of principal and interest $4,562, due October 1, 2020. Secured by real estate and other assets of SEM and guaranteed by SEER and MV.
30,700
43,700
Capital lease obligations, secured by certain assets, maturing through
November 2020
7,800
28,500
Total long-term notes and capital lease obligations
505,800
526,500
Less: current portion
(225,700 )
(258,100 )
Long term notes and capital lease obligations, long-term, including debt discount
$ 280,100
$ 268,400
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NOTE
12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Notes
payable, related parties
Related
parties accrued interest due to certain related parties are as follows:
March 31,
December 31,
2020
2019
Accrued interest
$ 36,100
$ 27,100
$ 36,100
$ 27,100
NOTE
13 –DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
2019
REGS services division
During
the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company ceased bidding on, and accepting contracts for the services division of its REGS subsidiary.
No contracts have been uncompleted; therefore, the division does not have any performance obligations at December 31, 2019. Fifteen
employees in the division were terminated at December 31, 2019. The Company is investigating the sale of REGS services division
assets as of December 31, 2019. Accordingly, the revenue and expenses associated with the services division are presented as “Discontinued
operations” on our consolidated statement of operations and on our consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months
ended March 31, 2020, and corresponding 2019 results were reclassified from the reporting classification in fiscal year 2019 for
comparative purposes. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 we recorded net loss from discontinued operations equal
to $0 and $336,700, respectively.
Major
classes of line items constituting pretax loss on discontinued operations:
For the three months ended
March 31,
2020
2019
Services revenue
$ -
$ 220,200
Services costs
-
(402,300 )
General and administrative expenses
-
(122,400 )
Salaries and related expenses
-
(104,500 )
Other income (expense)
-
72,300
Total expenses
-
(556,900 )
Operating income
-
(336,700 )
Income tax benefit
-
-
Total income from discontinued operations
$ -
$ (336,700 )
NOTE
14 – EQUITY TRANSACTIONS
2020
During
the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded 352,500 shares of $.001 par value common stock as issued and issuable
to short-term note holders as required under their respective short-term notes valued at approximately $33,100. (See Note 11)
During the three months ended March 31,
2020, the Company issued options to purchase 60,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock to a short-term note holder of the
Company, at $0.10 per share. The options were in connection with a new short-term note, and therefore recorded as debt discount.
The Company valued the options using the Black-Sholes model, using a volatility of 134%, a risk-free rate of 0.29%, and an expected
term, using the simplified method, of 3.0 years. The fair value at grant date of $3,500 will be amortized over the vesting period
and recorded as interest expense.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued options to purchase 30,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock to
a short-term note holder of the Company, at $0.10 per share. The options were in connection with a new short-term note, and therefore
recorded as debt discount. The Company valued the options using the Black-Sholes model, using a volatility of 134%, a risk-free
rate of 0.30%, and an expected term, using the simplified method, of 3.0 years. The fair value at grant date of $2,000 will be
amortized over the vesting period and recorded as interest expense.
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2019
During
the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued 200,000 shares of $.001 par value common stock to short-term note holders
as required under their respective agreements. (See Note 11)
Non-controlling
Interest
The
non-controlling interest presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements reflects a 46% non-controlling equity interest
in PWS and 49% non-controlling equity interest in PelleChar. Net losses attributable to non-controlling interest, as reported
on our condensed consolidated statements of operations, represents the net loss of each entity attributable to the non-controlling
equity interest. The non-controlling interest is reflected within stockholders’ equity on the condensed consolidated balance
sheet.
NOTE
15 – CUSTOMER CONCENTRATIONS
The
Company had sales from operations to three customers for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, that surpassed the 10%
threshold of total revenue. In total, these customers represented approximately 50% and 74% of our total sales, respectively.
The concentration of the Company’s business with a relatively small number of customers may expose us to a material adverse
effect if one or more of these large customers were to experience financial difficulty or were to cease being customers for non-financial
related issues.
NOTE
16 – NET LOSS PER SHARE
Basic
net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming exercise or conversion
of all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation when their effect
would be anti-dilutive. For all periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements, all potentially dilutive
securities have been excluded from the diluted share calculations as they were anti-dilutive as a result of the net losses incurred
for the respective years. Accordingly, basic shares equal diluted shares for all years presented.
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Potentially
dilutive securities were comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2020
2019
Warrants
1,221,000
2,268,900
Options
1,665,000
125,000
Convertible notes payable, including accrued interest
3,957,900
2,516,100
6,843,900
4,910,000
NOTE
17 – ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND REGULATION
Significant
federal environmental laws affecting us are the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), also known as the “Superfund Act”,
the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”).
Pursuant
to the EPA’s authorization of the RCRA equivalent programs, a number of states have regulatory programs governing the operations
and permitting of hazardous waste facilities. Our facilities are regulated pursuant to state statutes, including those addressing
clean water and clean air. Our facilities are also subject to local siting, zoning and land use restrictions. The Company believes
it is in substantial compliance with all federal, state and local laws regulating our business.
NOTE
18 – SEGMENT INFORMATION AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company currently has identified two
segments as follows:
MV,
SEM, PelleChar, REGS in FY20 (1)
Environmental
Solutions
PWS
Solid
Waste
(1)
REGS
industrial cleaning was discontinued in 2019 and is reported in discontinued operations.
REGS in 2020 is reported in environmental solutions.
The
composition of our reportable segments is consistent with that used by our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”)
to evaluate performance and allocate resources. All of our operations are located in the U.S. The Company has not allocated corporate
selling, general and administrative expenses, and stock-based compensation to the segments. All intercompany transactions have
been eliminated.
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Segment
information for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
Discontinued
Environmental
Solid
2020
Operations
Solutions
Waste
Corporate
Total
Revenue
$ -
$ 765,800
$ 58,200
$ -
$ 824,000
Depreciation and amortization (1)
-
11,900
9,700
14,400
36,000
Interest expense
-
13,100
-
180,900
194,000
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
8,300
8,300
Net income (loss)
-
(46,700 )
(71,000 )
(535,700 )
(653,400 )
Capital expenditures (cash and noncash)
-
19,300
-
-
19,300
Total assets
$ -
$ 1,849,300
$ 308,300
$ 799,700
$ 2,957,300
Discontinued
Environmental
Solid
2019
Operations
Solutions
Waste
Corporate
Total
Revenue
$ 220,200
$ 1,090,100
$ 82,100
$ -
$ 1,392,400
Depreciation and amortization (1)
50,900
13,400
27,800
20,300
112,400
Interest expense
10,700
1,900
1,600
135,600
149,800
Stock-based compensation
-
-
-
500
500
Net income (loss)
(336,700 )
243,500
(60,200 )
(425,500 )
(578,900 )
Capital expenditures (cash and noncash)
-
-
-
15,000
15,000
Total assets
$ 586,200
$ 1,946,200
$ 380,400
$ 1,213,500
$ 4,126,300
(1)
Includes
depreciation of property, equipment and leasehold improvement and amortization of intangibles
NOTE
19 – LITIGATION
In
January 2016, an employee of SEM was involved in a vehicle accident while on Company business. Various actions were filed by the
claimants in both state and federal courts. In August 2016, an involuntary proceeding was commenced by one of the claimants against
SEM under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy code. In September 2016, the case was converted to a Chapter 11 under the Bankruptcy code.
During the pendency of all actions, SEM continued to manage its affairs and operate normally. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the
parties reached a settlement concerning the distribution of insurance proceeds and all issues of liability. On March 27, 2017
the Bankruptcy Courts confirmed the dismissal of the SEM Chapter 11 case. As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, the Company reached
a settlement with claimants and recorded an accrued litigation expense of $212,500 at December 31, 2016. It was agreed among the
parties that all pending state and/or federal claims will be dismissed with prejudice. The accrued litigation outstanding at March
31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $150,000 and $150,000, respectively.
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NOTE
20 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 29, 2020, the Company borrowed $10,000
under a short-term note, from a related party. The note bears interest at an annual rate of 8% and matured on June
1, 2020. This note was subsequently paid on May 11, 2020.
On May 4, 2020, the Company borrowed $140,000
under a short-term note, from a related party. The note bears interest at an annual rate of 15% and matured on June
3, 2020. This note was subsequently paid on May 11, 2020.
Under the Small Business Administration (“SBA”),
the Company applied for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan. These loans are forgiven if used for
payroll, payroll benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, as well as certain rent payments, leases,
and utility payments, which are limited to 40% of the loan proceeds, all of which if paid
within either 8 weeks or 24 weeks of the receipt of the loan proceeds. At the time of this filing, we have
been funded for $590,300 in loans through SEER and our subsidiaries. At the time of this filing, we anticipate having a
significant amount of this loan forgiven, however the forgiveness application process is not yet complete. If we do have a
portion of these loans not being forgiven, the unqualified portion is to be repaid over 5 years, accruing interest at 1%
per annum.
The
Company owes two notes to a lender, that accrue penalty shares until the notes are paid in full. The aggregate principal of these
notes is $650,000, and shares accrued after April 1, 2020, to the date of this filing total 160,000 shares.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The
following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our business and the results of our operations. It should be read
in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this report
as well as our Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 14, 2020. Certain statements made
in our discussion may be forward looking. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and a number of factors could
cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from our expectations. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include,
among others, the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well
as other risks described in this Quarterly Report. Unless the context requires otherwise, when we refer to “we,” “us”
and “our,” we are describing Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries
on a consolidated basis.
SEER
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Strategic
Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. (“the Company” or “SEER”) was originally organized under the
laws of the State of Nevada on February 13, 2002 for the purpose of acquiring one or more businesses, under the name of Satellite
Organizing Solutions, Inc (“SOZG”). In January 2008, SOZG changed its name to Strategic Environmental & Energy
Resources, Inc., reduced its number of outstanding shares through a reverse stock split and consummated the acquisition of both,
REGS, LLC and Tactical Cleaning Company, LLC. SEER is dedicated to assembling complementary service and environmental, clean-technology
businesses that provide safe, innovative, cost effective, and profitable solutions in the oil & gas, environmental, waste
management and renewable energy industries. SEER currently operates five companies with four offices in the western and mid-western
U.S. Through these operating companies, SEER provides products and services throughout the U.S. and has licensed and owned technologies
with many customer installations throughout the U.S. Each of the five operating companies is discussed in more detail below. The
Company also has non-controlling interests in joint ventures, some of which have no or minimal operations.
The
Company’s domestic strategy is to grow internally through SEER’s subsidiaries that have well established revenue streams
and, simultaneously, establish long-term alliances with and/or acquire complementary domestic businesses in rapidly growing markets
for renewable energy, waste and water treatment and industrial services. The focus of the SEER family of companies, however is
to increase margins by securing or developing proprietary patented and patent-pending technologies and then leveraging its 20
plus-year service experience to place these innovations and solutions into the growing markets of emission capture and control,
renewable “green gas” capture and sale, compressed natural gas fuel generation, as well as general solid waste and
medical/pharmaceutical waste destruction. Many of SEER’s current operating companies share customer bases and each provides
truly synergistic services, technologies and products as well as annuity type revenue streams.
The
company now owns and manages four operating entities and two entities that has no significant operations to date.
Subsidiaries
REGS,
LLC d/b/a Resource Environmental Group Services (“REGS”): (operating since 1994) designs and manufactures
environmental systems and provides general industrial cleaning services and waste management consulting to many industry sectors.
During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company ceased bidding on, and accepting contracts for the services division of its REGS
subsidiary. The results from the subsidiary are included in discontinued operations for the years ended 2019 and 2018. No contracts
have been uncompleted; therefore, the division does not have any performance obligations at December 31, 2019. Fifteen employees
in the division were terminated at December 31, 2019. Subsequent to January 1, 2020, REGS is engaged solely to build kilns for
PWS, and other customers. The Company is investigating the sale of REGS assets as of December 31, 2019.
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MV,
LLC (d/b/a MV Technologies), (“MV”) : (operating since 2003) MV designs and sells patented and/or proprietary,
dry scrubber solutions for management of Hydrogen Sulfide (H 2 S) in biogas, landfill gas, and petroleum processing operations.
These system solutions are marketed under the product names H2SPlus™ and OdorFilter™. The markets for these products
include land fill operations, agricultural and food product processors, wastewater treatment facilities, and petroleum product
refiners. MV also develops and designs proprietary technologies and systems used to condition biogas for use as renewable natural
gas (“RNG”), for a number of applications, such as transportation fuel and natural gas pipeline injection.
Paragon
Waste Solutions, LLC (“PWS”): (formed late 2010) PWS is an operating company that has developed a patented waste
destruction technology using a pyrolytic heating process combined with “non-thermal plasma” assisted oxidation. This
technique involves gasification of solid waste by heating the waste in a low-oxygen environment, followed by complete oxidation
at higher temperatures in the presence of plasma. The term “non-thermal plasma” refers to a low energy ionized gas
that is generated by electrical discharges between two electrodes. This technology, commercially referred to as CoronaLux™,
is designed and intended for the “clean” destruction of hazardous chemical and biological waste (i.e ., hospital
“red bag” waste) thereby eliminating the need for costly segregation, transportation, incineration or landfill (with
their associated legacy liabilities). PWS is a 54% owned subsidiary.
ReaCH4BioGas
(“Reach”) (trade name for Benefuels, LLC): (formed February 2013) owned 85% by SEER. Reach develops renewable
natural gas projects that convert raw biogas into pipeline quality gas and/or Renewable, “RNG”, for fleet vehicles.
Reach had minimal operations as of March 31, 2020.
SEER
Environmental Materials, LLC (“SEM”): (formed September 2015) is a wholly owned subsidiary established as a materials
technology business with the purpose of developing advanced chemical absorbents and catalysts that enhance the capability of biogas
produced from, landfill, wastewater treatment operations and agricultural digester operations.
PelleChar,
LLC (“PelleChar”): (formed September 2018) owned 51% by SEER. PelleChar has secured third-party pellet manufacturing
capabilities from one of the nation’s premier pellet manufacturer. Working closely with Biochar Now, LLC, PelleChar commenced
sales in 2019 of its proprietary pellets containing the proven and superior Biochar Now product starting with the landscaping
and big agriculture markets. At this time, PelleChar is the only company able to offer a soil amendment pellet containing the
Biochar Now product that is produced using the patented pyrolytic process.
Joint
Ventures
MV
RCM Joint Venture : In April 2013, MV Technologies, Inc (“MV”) and RCM International, LLC (“RCM”) entered
into an Agreement to develop hybrid scrubber systems that employ elements of RCM Technology and MV Technology (the “Joint
Venture”). RCM and MV Technologies will independently market the hybrid scrubber systems. The contractual Joint Venture
has an initial term of five years and will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless either Party gives the other
Party one hundred and eighty (180) days’ notice prior to the applicable renewal date. Operations to date of the Joint Venture
have been limited to formation activities.
Paragon
Waste (UK) Ltd : In June 2014, PWS and PCI Consulting Ltd (“PCI”) formed Paragon Waste (UK) Ltd (“Paragon
UK Joint Venture”) to develop, permit and exploit the PWS waste destruction technology within the territory of Ireland and
the United Kingdom. PWS and PCI each own 50% of the voting shares of Paragon UK Joint Venture. Operations to date of the Paragon
UK Joint Venture have been limited to formation, the delivery of a CoronaLux™ unit with a third party in the United Kingdom
and application and permitting efforts with regulatory entities.
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P&P
Company : In February 2015, PWS and Particle Science Tech of Environmental Protection, Inc. (“Particle Science”)
formed a joint venture, Particle & Paragon Environmental Solutions, Inc (“P&P”) to exploit the PWS technology
in China, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. PWS and Particle Science each own 50% of P&P. Operations to date have been
limited to formation of P&P and the sale and delivery of a CoronaLux™ unit to Particle Science in China.
PWS
MWS Joint Venture : In October 2014, PWS and Medical Waste Services, LLC (“MWS”) formed a contractual joint venture
to exploit the PWS medical waste destruction technology. In 2015, MWS licensed and installed a CoronaLux™ unit at an MWS
facility, and subsequently received a limited permit to operate from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”)
and the California Department of Public Health. In November 2017, PWS received final air quality permit approval from SCAQMD allowing
for full operations of the CoronaLux™ unit at the MWS facility.
Paragon
Southwest Joint Venture : In December 2017, PWS and GulfWest Waste Solutions, LLC (“GWWS”) formed Paragon Southwest
Medical Waste, LLC (“PSMW”) to exploit the PWS medical waste destruction technology. PSMW will have an exclusive license
to the CoronaLux™ technology in a six-state area of the Southern United States. In addition to the equity position, PWS
will be the operating partner for the business and sell a number of additional systems to the joint venture over the next five
years. In 2017, PSMW purchased and installed three CoronaLux™ units at an PSMW facility.
SEER’s
Financial Condition and Liquidity
As
shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced recurring losses, and has accumulated
a deficit of approximately $27.6 million as of March 31, 2020, and $27.0 million as of December 31, 2019. For the three months
ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 we had net losses from continuing operations before adjustment for losses attributable to non-controlling
interest of approximately $0.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019 our current
liabilities exceed our current assets by approximately $7.6 million and $7.0 million, respectively. The primary reason for the
increase in negative working capital from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020 is due to a net increase in short term debt of approximately
$0.2 million, and losses from operations. The Company has limited common shares available for issue which may limit the ability
to raise capital or settle debt through issuance of shares. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company
to continue to operate as a going concern for a period of at least one year after the date of the issuance of our audited financial
statements for the period ended December 31, 2019.
Realization
of a major portion of our assets as of March 31, 2020, is dependent upon our continued operations. The Company is dependent on
generating additional revenue or obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. In addition,
we have undertaken a number of specific steps to continue to operate as a going concern. We continue to focus on developing organic
growth in our operating companies, diversifying our service customer base and market concentrations and improving gross and net
margins through increased attention to pricing, aggressive cost management and overhead reductions, including discontinuing a
line of business with insufficient margins. Critical to achieving profitability will be our ability to license and or sell, permit
and operate through our joint ventures and licensees our CoronaLux™ waste destruction units. We have increased our business
development efforts to address opportunities identified in expanding domestic markets attributable to increased federal and state
emission control regulations (particularly in the nation’s oil and gas fields) and a growing demand for energy conservation
and renewable energies. In addition, the Company is evaluating various forms of financing that may be available to it. There can
be no assurance that the Company will secure additional financing for working capital on favorable terms or at all, increase revenues
and achieve the desired result of net income and positive cash flow from operations in future years. These financial statements
do not give any effect to any adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to report on a going concern basis.
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Results
of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
Total
revenues were $0.8 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease of
approximately $0.4 million or 33% in revenues comparing the three months ended March 31, 2020 to the three months ended March
31, 2019 is primarily attributable to the decreases in revenues from our products segment revenue, which includes our environmental
solutions segment, which decreased from $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 to $0.8 million for the three months
ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of approximately $0.3 million or approximately 30%. Environmental solutions segment generated
less revenue as the volume of media sales decreased, primarily due to a shortage of capital to produce the media internally.
Operating
expenses, which include cost of products, cost of solid waste and general and administrative (G&A) expenses, and salaries
and related expenses, were approximately $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $1.4 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase primarily consists of an increase in salaries and related expenses of approximately
$0.1 million in the first quarter of 2020 from the first quarter of 2019, which was a result of classifying most REGS employees
in the first quarter of 2019 in discontinued operations, resulting in less comparable employees remaining in continuing operations
in 2019. Also contributing, was an increase in stock-based compensation in 2020. Product costs as a percentage of product revenues
was 81% in 2020 compared to 59% in 2019. The decrease in margin is primarily due to more media being produced internally in 2019,
and REGS costs, related to building kilns, being included in product costs in 2020, which did not exist in 2019. Solid waste costs
remained consistent in 2020 and 2019.
Total
non-operating other expense, net was a $400 benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $39,900 expense for
the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease in expense in 2020 compared to 2019 is primarily due to an increase in other
income of $0.1 million due to a gain on sale of disposed assets. This was offset by an increase in interest expense of $0.1 million
as a result of the increase overall debt outstanding.
There
is no provision for income taxes for both the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, due to our net losses for both periods
and we continue to maintain full allowances covering our net deferred tax benefits as of March 31, 2020 and 2019.
Net
loss, before non-controlling interest, for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $0.7 million compared to a net loss, before
non-controlling interest, of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The net loss attributable to SEER after deducting
$27,300 for the non-controlling interest was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to $0.6 million,
after deducting $28,300 in non-controlling interest, and $0.3 million for discontinued operations for the three months ended March
31, 2019. As noted above, the 30% decrease in revenue in 2020 compared to 2019 and an increase of operating expenses of 8% and
offset by non-operating expenses during 2020 of 101% was the primary reason for the increase in the net loss.
Results
of Discontinued Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
During
the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company ceased bidding on, and accepting contracts for the services division of its REGS subsidiary.
All revenue and expenses of our REGS subsidiary for 2019 are classified as discontinued operations. Commencing in 2020, all REGS
operations involve the building of kilns for PWS and other customers. All discontinued operations consist of our industrial cleaning
operations, reported during 2019. We are presenting these in a table form, as the industrial cleaning business operations did
not have results in 2020.
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For the three months ended
March 31,
2020
2019
Services revenue
$ -
$ 220,200
Services costs
-
(402,300 )
General and administrative expenses
-
(122,400 )
Salaries and related expenses
-
(104,500 )
Other income (expense)
-
72,300
Total expenses
-
(556,900 )
Operating income
-
(336,700 )
Income tax benefit
-
-
Total income from discontinued operations
$ -
$ (336,700 )
There
is no provision for income taxes for both the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, due to our net losses for both periods
and we continue to maintain full allowances covering our net deferred tax benefits as of March 31, 2020 and 2019.
Changes
in Cash Flow
Operating
Activities
The
Company had net cash used by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $0.3 million compared to net cash
used by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $0.6, an decrease of cash used of approximately $0.3
million. Cash used by operating activities is driven by our net loss and adjusted by non-cash items as well as changes in operating
assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments primarily include depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation
expense and non-cash interest expense. Non-cash adjustments were consistent and totaled $0.1 million for both the three months
ended March 31, 2020 and 2019. Changes in account receivable provided $0.6 million more cash in the first quarter of 2020. Increase
in account payable and accrued expenses provided $0.4 million, and the increase in deferred revenue provided $0.2 million more
in 2020. These were offset by increase in costs in excess of billing using $0.5 more cash in 2020, the increase in prepaid expenses
using $0.2 million in 2020, and the increase in inventory used $0.1 million more in cash in the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Investing
activities
Net
cash used by investing activities was $19,300 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $211,000 of cash provided
for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The purchase of property and equipment was $19,300 for the three months ended March
31, 2020 compared to $15,000 for the purchase of property and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The proceeds
from notes receivable totaled $0.0 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The increase in notes receivable proceeds relates to the Company’s negotiation of an early earnout payment received in full.
Financing
Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $0.4 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2019. The net proceeds related to debt of approximately $150,000 in the three months ended March
31, 2020 compared to approximately $500,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and principal payments on debt of $52,500
for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $119,400 for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
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Critical
Accounting Policies, Judgments and Estimates
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make a number of estimates and assumptions related to the reported amount of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include
the carrying amount of intangible assets; valuation allowances and reserves for receivables, inventory and deferred income taxes;
revenue recognition related to contracts accounted for under the percentage of completion method; share-based compensation; and
loss contingencies, including those related to litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts
Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk
Accounts
receivable are recorded at the invoiced amounts less an allowance for doubtful accounts and do not bear interest. The allowance
for doubtful accounts is based on our estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our accounts receivable. We determine
the allowance for doubtful accounts based upon an aging of accounts receivable, historical experience and management judgment.
Accounts receivable balances are reviewed individually for collectability, and balances are charged off against the allowance
when we determine that the potential for recovery is remote. An allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $11,700 and $11,800
has been reserved as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
We
are exposed to credit risk in the normal course of business, primarily related to accounts receivable. Our customers operate primarily
in the oil production and refining, rail transport, biogas generating and wastewater treatment industries in the United States.
Accordingly, we are affected by the economic conditions in these industries as well as general economic conditions in the United
States. To limit credit risk, management periodically reviews and evaluates the financial condition of its customers and maintains
an allowance for doubtful accounts. As of March 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019, we do not believe that we have significant credit
risk.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
carrying amounts of our financial instruments, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, are carried at cost, which
approximates their fair value due to their short-term maturities. We believe that the carrying value of notes payable with third
parties, including their current portion, approximate their fair value, as those instruments carry market interest rates based
on our current financial condition and liquidity. We believe the amounts due to related parties also approximate their fair value,
as their carried interest rates are consistent with those of our notes payable with third parties.
Long-lived
Assets
We
evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An asset is considered to be impaired when the anticipated undiscounted
future cash flows of an asset group are estimated to be less than its carrying value. The amount of impairment recognized is the
difference between the carrying value of the asset group and its fair value. Fair value estimates are based on assumptions concerning
the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows. No impairments were determined as of March 31, 2020.
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Revenue
Recognition
In
May 2014, the FASB issued guidance on revenue from contracts with customers that superseded most current revenue recognition guidance,
including industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle of the guidance is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer
of goods or services to customers at an amount to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
The new guidance requires an evaluation of revenue arrangements with customers following a five-step approach: (1) identify the
contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate
the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the company satisfies each performance
obligation. Revenues are recognized when control of the promised services are transferred to the customers in an amount that reflects
the expected consideration in exchange for those services. A customer obtains control when it has the ability to direct the use
of and obtain the benefits from the services. Other major provisions of the guidance include capitalization of certain contract
costs, consideration of the time value of money in the transaction price and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be
recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding
the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The Company adopted
the provisions of this guidance effective January 1, 2018 as required under the guidance. The adoption of this guidance did not
have any material impact on the Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements.
Stock-based
Compensation
We
account for stock-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation over the service period that they
are expected to vest. We estimate the fair value of stock options and stock purchase warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model. The estimated value of the portion of a stock-based award that is ultimately expected to vest, taking into consideration
estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods. The estimate of stock awards that will ultimately
vest requires judgment, and to the extent that actual forfeitures differ from estimated forfeitures, such differences are accounted
for as a cumulative adjustment to compensation expenses and recorded in the period that estimates are revised.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not
Applicable.
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