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14-Aug-2008
Quarterly Report
Our product development strategy is to design and introduce to market
successively advanced products, each based on our core technical competencies.
In each of our product/market segments, we provide products and services to
leverage these competencies in digital power management, power conversion and
system integration. We believe that the underlying technical requirements shared
among the market segments will allow us to more quickly transition from one
emerging market to the next, with the goal of capturing early market share.
The Company's primary market focus centers on both series and parallel
heavy-duty drive systems for multiple vehicle and marine applications. A series
hybrid system is one where only the electric motor connects to the drive shaft;
a parallel hybrid system is one where both the internal combustion engine and
the electric motor are connected to the drive shaft. We believe series-hybrid
and parallel hybrid medium and heavy-duty drive system sales offer Enova the
greatest return on investment in both the short and long term. We believe the
medium and heavy-duty hybrid market's best chances of significant growth lie in
identifying and pooling the largest possible numbers of early adopters in
high-volume applications. We will attempt to utilize our competitive advantages,
including customer alliances, to gain greater market share. By aligning
ourselves with key customers in our target market(s), we believe that the
alliance will result in the latest technology being implemented and customer
requirements being met, with a minimal level of additional time or expense.
Additionally, our management believes that this area will see significant growth
over the next several years. As we penetrate more market areas, we are
continually refining and optimizing both our market strategy and our product
line to maintain our leading edge in power management and conversion systems for
mobile applications.
In January 2008, we announced a production contract with Smith Electric
Vehicles, a division of The Tanfield Group Plc. At the time, based upon the
contract, the Company expected to supply in excess of 1,000 units in 2008 and as
many as 3,000 in 2009 to Smith Electric Vehicles. In July 2008, however,
Tanfield announced that although demand for electric vehicles has remained, it
now expects lower forecast sales of electric vehicles. To date, Enova has
delivered 450 drive systems to Tanfield, consisting of 306 units in 2007 and 144
units in 2008. Due to Tanfield's realigned growth strategy, Enova now expects
fewer orders of drive systems from Tanfield in 2008 and 2009. There are no
assurances that purchase orders will be realized from Tanfield and therefore
revenues may decline in comparison to the prior fiscal 2007 year.
In May 2008, we expanded an existing customer relationship by entering into a
long term supply agreement with IC Corporation, a division of Navistar. Pursuant
to the agreement, Navistar has agreed to purchase Post-Transmission Hybrid drive
systems equipment and services exclusively from Enova, and Enova has agreed to
supply drive systems equipment and services to Navistar. In addition, Enova has
agreed to not sell drive systems equipment and services to any other party other
than Navistar into the North American school and commercial bus market, unless
expressly authorized by Navistar. The initial term of the agreement terminates
on February 28, 2011 and may be extended for two additional terms of 12 months
upon agreement by Enova and Navistar. The agreement may be terminated by
Navistar for any reason with 120 days prior notice to Enova by Navistar. If
certain Navistar purchasing goals are not achieved by Navistar, Enova's
obligation to exclusively supply drive systems to Navistar in the North American
school and commercial bus market may be terminated. In addition, if Enova is
unable to supply Navistar's requirements pursuant to the Agreement, then
Navistar's obligation to exclusively purchase from Enova may be terminated.
Although the supply agreement provides forecasted volumes, there is no assurance
these goals will be met. The revenue we receive under the agreement will depend
upon the number of drive systems ordered.
During the second quarter, Enova management visited First Auto Works of China
(FAW) research and development center and FAW's affiliate electronics
manufacturer in China, to further develop the basis for a continued cooperation
on hybrid transit buses, and potentially on other FAW vehicles. Enova has
developed a customized, pre-transmission, solution for FAW. This system has been
designed in parallel with FAW's development of a new transmission package, which
they hope to aggressively market across Asia, and possibly export abroad. The
"designed in" feature of our pre-transmission hybrid system indicates that Enova
will continue to be heavily engaged with FAW in their efforts to market their
hybrid solutions.
In the second quarter of 2008, The Company delivered additional prototype
vehicles to our Asian-based OEM customer, who has, in turn, delivered them to
two of their largest fleet customers. Enova has provided service training for
these fleet owners, and continues to monitor the vehicles during their
evaluation. We continue to mature this relationship, as we believe it will
develop into viable business relationships.
During the second quarter of 2008, Enova, along with HHI, evaluated the
relationship to determine its future role for both companies. Although integral
to our development and financial stability in prior years, Enova is now is more
established in the market as a fully functional, self-sufficient entity. To meet
the anticipated needs of our core customers, we have developed resources to
supply our products to the medium and heavy duty truck and bus market segment.
In February 2008, we announced a contract with Th!nk Global on the production
of 1,000 Power Control Units in 2008. In the second quarter of 2008, Enova and
Th!nk Global management convened in Torrance to discuss future pricing and other
commercial terms. Subsequently, Enova determined this product was unlikely to be
profitable under the negotiated conditions. Enova and Th!nk Global mutually
agreed to support the relocation of this business to an alternative supplier
selected by Th!nk Global. Th!nk Global has agreed to purchase certain production
rights associated with the Power Control Unit.
In March 2008, the Company finalized its move into a 43,000 square foot
facility located at 1560 W 190th Street, Torrance (the "lease"). The Lease term
commenced on November 1, 2007, and expires on January 1, 2013. Our expansion
into a new facility was determined an essential part of our movement into a
production stage. The Company also began planning for a certification and audit
of its standards in accordance with the International Organization for
Standardization ("ISO"). We believe the receipt of an independent ISO
certification will allow the Company to supplement its existing product and
service characteristics of quality, environmental friendliness, safety,
reliability, efficiency and versatility.
During the second quarter of 2008, we continued to develop and produce
electric and hybrid electric drive systems and components for FAW, International
Truck and Engine (IC Corp), Hyundai Motor Car, the US Military, Wright Bus of
the United Kingdom, and Tomoe of Japan as well as several other domestic and
international vehicle and bus manufacturers. We also were successful in
introducing our technology to companies such as Concurrent Technology
Corporation (CTC), PUES (Tokyo Research and Development), Verizon, and Navistar
(International Truck and Engine, IC Corporation). We have been engaged to
develop two different prototype transit buses for a new UK bus manufacturer.
These vehicles will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2008. Our various
electric and hybrid-electric drive systems, power management and power
conversion systems are being used in applications including several light,
medium and heavy duty trucks, train locomotives, transit buses and industrial
vehicles. In the second quarter of 2008, we completed the commissioning of the
drive systems in 8 maintenance locomotives for the Light Transit Authority of
Singapore, Malaysia. Enova supplied drive motors, chargers, and battery control
units to Tomoe, who, in conjunction with the Hitachi Corporation, completed the
testing and delivery of these locomotives. Enova and Tomoe will bid on
additional orders later this year. There are no assurances purchase orders will
be realized from this bidding.
Enova continues to receive greater recognition from both governmental and
private industry with regards to both commercial and military application of its
hybrid drive systems and fuel cell power management technologies. Although we
believe that current negotiations with various parties may result in production
contracts during 2008 and beyond, there are no assurances that such additional
agreements will be realized.
Enova has incurred significant operating losses in the past. As of June 30,
2008, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $122.4 million. We expect
to incur additional operating losses until we achieve a level of product sales
sufficient to cover our operating and other expenses.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has made a number of
estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and
financial condition in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Company constantly re-evaluates these significant factors and makes
adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate. Estimates and assumptions
include, but are not limited to, customer receivables, inventories, equity
investments, fixed asset lives, contingencies and litigation. There have been no
material changes in estimates or assumptions compared to our most recent Annual
Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
The following represents a summary of our critical accounting policies,
defined as those policies that we believe: (a) are the most important to the
portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and (b) involve
inherently uncertain issues which require management's most difficult,
subjective or complex judgments.
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash consists of currency held at reputable
financial institutions.
Inventory - Inventories are priced at the lower of cost or market utilizing
first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost flow assumption. We maintain a perpetual
inventory system and continuously record the quantity on-hand and standard cost
for each product, including purchased components, subassemblies and finished
goods. We maintain the integrity of perpetual inventory records through
periodic physical counts of quantities on hand. Finished goods are reported as
inventories until the point of transfer to the customer. Generally, title
transfer is documented in the terms of sale.
Inventory reserve - We maintain an allowance against inventory for the potential
future obsolescence or excess inventory. A substantial decrease in expected
demand for our products, or decreases in our selling prices could lead to excess
or overvalued inventories and could require us to substantially increase our
allowance for excess inventory. If future customer demand or market conditions
are less favorable than our projections, additional inventory write-downs may be
required, and would be reflected in cost of revenues in the period the revision
is made.
Allowance for doubtful accounts - We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts
for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make
required payments. The assessment of the ultimate realization of accounts
receivable including the current credit-worthiness of each customer is subject
to a considerable degree to the judgment of our management. If the financial
condition of the Company's customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an
impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be
required.
Stock-based Compensation - The Company calculates stock-based compensation
expense in accordance with SFAS No. 123 revised, "Share-Based Payment" ("SFAS
123 (R)"). This pronouncement requires the measurement and recognition of
compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and
directors, including employee stock options to be based on estimated fair
values. The Company adopted SFAS 123 (R) using the modified prospective method,
which requires the application of the accounting standard as of January 1, 2006,
the beginning of the Company's 2006 fiscal year. In March 2005, the SEC issued
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 ("SAB 107") related to SFAS 123 (R). The
Company applied the provisions of SAB 107 in adopting SFAS 123 (R).
Revenue recognition - The Company is required to make judgments based on
historical experience and future expectations, as to the reliability of
shipments made to its customers. These judgments are required to assess the
propriety of the recognition of revenue based on Staff Accounting Bulletin
("SAB") No. 101 and 104, "Revenue Recognition," and related guidance. The
Company makes these assessments based on the following factors: i)
customer-specific information, ii) return policies, and iii) historical
experience for issues not yet identified. Under FAS Concepts No. 5, revenues are
not recognized until earned.
The Company manufactures proprietary products and other products based on design
specifications provided by its customers. Revenue from sales of products are
generally recognized at the time title to the goods and the benefits and risks
of ownership passes to the customer which is typically when products are shipped
based on the terms of the customer purchase agreement. Revenue relating to
long-term fixed price contracts is recognized using the percentage of completion
method. Under the percentage of completion method, contract revenues and related
costs are recognized based on the percentage that costs incurred to date bear to
total estimated costs. Changes in job performance, estimated profitability and
final contract settlements may result in revisions to cost and revenue, and are
recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Contract costs
include all direct materials, subcontract and labor costs and other indirect
costs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At
the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated
loss is accrued. The aggregate of costs incurred and estimated earnings
recognized on uncompleted contracts in excess of related billings is shown as a
current asset, and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs incurred
and estimated earnings is shown as a current liability.
These accounting policies were applied consistently for all periods
presented. Our operating results would be affected if other alternatives were
used. Information about the impact on our operating results is included in the
footnotes to our financial statements.
Several other factors related to the Company may have a significant impact on
our operating results from year to year. For example, the accounting rules
governing the timing of revenue recognition related to product contracts are
complex and it can be difficult to estimate when we will recognize revenue
generated by a given transaction. Factors such as acceptance of services
provided, payment terms, creditworthiness of the customer, and timing of
delivery or acceptance of our products often cause revenues related to sales
generated in one period to be deferred and recognized in later periods. For
arrangements in which services revenue is deferred, related direct and
incremental costs may also be deferred.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 compared to Three and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008 vs. Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007
Three Months Ended As a % of Revenues
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007
Revenues $ 3,370,000 $ 1,059,000 218 % 100 % 100 %
Cost of revenues 3,736,000 1,794,000 108 % 111 % 169 %
Gross profit (loss) (366,000 ) (735,000 ) -50 % -11 % -69 %
Operating expenses
Research and development 712,000 616,000 16 % 21 % 58 %
Selling, general &
administrative 1,935,000 1,287,000 50 % 57 % 122 %
Total operating expenses 2,647,000 1,903,000 39 % 79 % 180 %
Gross operating loss (3,013,000 ) (2,638,000 ) 14 % -89 % -249 %
Other income and (expense)
Interest and financing fees,
net 69,000 65,000 6 % 2 % 6 %
Equity in losses of
non-consolidated joint venture (6,000 ) (29,000 ) -79 % 0 % -3 %
Total other income, net 63,000 36,000 75 % 2 % 3 %
Net loss $ (2,950,000 ) $ (2,602,000 ) 13 % -88 % -246 %
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First Six Months of Fiscal 2008 vs. First Six Months of Fiscal 2007
Six Months Ended As a % of Revenues
June 30, June 30,
2008 2007 % Change 2008 2007
Revenues $ 5,648,000 $ 2,602,000 117 % 100 % 100 %
Cost of revenues 6,178,000 3,333,000 85 % 109 % 128 %
Gross profit (loss) (530,000 ) (731,000 ) -27 % -9 % -28 %
Operating expenses
Research and development 1,340,000 865,000 55 % 24 % 33 %
Selling, general &
administrative 3,849,000 2,305,000 67 % 68 % 89 %
Total operating expenses 5,189,000 3,170,000 64 % 92 % 122 %
Gross operating loss (5,719,000 ) (3,901,000 ) 47 % -101 % -150 %
Other income and (expense)
Interest and financing fees,
net 154,000 176,000 -13 % 3 % 7 %
Equity in losses of
non-consolidated joint venture (58,000 ) (70,000 ) -17 % -1 % -3 %
Total other income, net 96,000 106,000 -9 % 2 % 4 %
Net loss (5,623,000 ) $ (3,795,000 ) 48 % -100 % -146 %
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The sum of the amounts and percentages may not equal the totals for the period due to the effects of rounding.
Computations of percentage change period over period are based upon our
results, as rounded and presented herein.
Revenue. Revenues increased by $3,046,000 or 117% for the six months ended
June 30, 2008 to $5,648,000 as compared to $2,602,000 for the corresponding
period in 2007. Production sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008
increased to $5,648,000 from $2,602,000 in the same period in 2007. Revenues for
the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased to $3,370,000 or 218% from
$1,059,000 for the corresponding period in 2007. Our research and development
revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 were
zero, although we may realize research and development revenues in the future.
The increase in revenues for both periods was attributed entirely to our
increase in production sales. Furthermore, revenues were derived from contracts
with The Tanfield Group Plc (Tanfield), Th!nk Global, First Auto Works of China
(FAW), IC Corporation, and the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation
Technologies (HCATT). Revenue associated with Th!nk Global's production rights
as referenced in the Overview above were approximately $300,000. We continue to
improve the awareness of our product and service
offerings with clients in part because of our past research and development
efforts as well as our production efforts. However, based upon the order
cancellation from Th!nk Global and a change in Tanfield's growth strategy
discussed in the Overview above, our quarterly revenues for the remainder of
2008 may decline. Although we have seen indications for future production
growth, there can be no assurances there will be continuing demand for our
products and services.
Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues consists of component and material, direct
labor costs, integration costs and overhead related to manufacturing our
products. Cost of revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008
increased to $6,178,000 or 85% and $3,736,000 or 108%, respectively from
$3,333,000 and $1,794,000, respectively for the same periods in 2007. Cost of
revenues for the six and three months ended June 30, 2008 and the same period in
2007 were solely attributed to production cost of revenues. This is primarily
attributable to the increase in sales for the named periods and increases in
integration support costs as well as the continued identification of
manufacturing efficiencies for incorporation in production runs.
Gross Margin. As a percentage of total net revenues, gross margins improved,
for the six months ended June 30, 2008, to a negative 9% from a negative 28% for
the same period in 2007. Gross margins also improved for the three months ended
June 30, 2008 to a negative 11% from a negative 69% for the same period in 2007.
Gross loss for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased to $530,000 from a
gross loss of $731,000 for the same period in 2007. Gross loss for the three
months ended June 30, 2008 also decreased to $366,000 from a gross loss of
$735,000 for the same period in 2007. We have taken, and continue to take
measures in maturing our supply chain. This includes the continued refinement of
our production line resources in light of our new assembly line layout. We
continue to take benefits from the maturity of these initiatives although we may
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