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Form 10-Q for FRESHWATER TECHNOLOGIES INC.


15-May-2009

Quarterly Report


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Forward Looking Statements

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections of events, revenues, income, future economic performance or management's plans and objectives for our future operations. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks in the section entitled "Risk Factors" and the risks set out below, any of which may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Our financial statements are stated in United States dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to "common stock" refer to the common shares in our capital stock.

As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our", and "Freshwater" mean Freshwater Technologies, Inc., unless otherwise indicated.

Corporate History

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 10, 1999 under the name HMI Technologies Inc. Following incorporation until January 1, 2006, we sought out prospective businesses with which to enter into a merger or business combination. On January 1, 2006, we entered into and closed an asset sale agreement with Max Weissengruber and D. Brian Robertson, whereby we acquired all of the assets related to the business as operated by Mr. Weissengruber and Mr. Robertson under the name "Freshwater Technologies" in consideration for the issuance of 40,000,000 common shares to each individual. Following the closing of the asset sale agreement, we commenced the business of distributing and selling drinking water products and water activation products. On July 5, 2006, we changed our name from HMI Technologies Inc. to Freshwater Technologies, Inc. to better reflect our new business direction. Following the closing of the asset sale agreement, we appointed Max Weissengruber as our President and director and Brian Robertson as our Chief Financial Officer and director.

Current Business

We are a distributor of water treatment products to local distributors and retailers for household and commercial applications. We currently offer three product lines consisting of drinking water treatment products and water activation products. The drinking water treatment products feature Sterilight branded ultra violet products that are supplied to our company by VIQUA(formerly R-Can Environmental Inc.), a manufacturer based out of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Sterilight branded ultraviolet water treatment systems incorporate ultraviolet light energy that eradicates harmful microbiological contaminants in drinking water. Traditional disinfectant methods such as chlorination reacts with natural organic matter to produce objectionable taste and odor and also forms substances with known carcinogenic properties such as trihalomethane. Genetic components in organisms carry hereditary characteristics that are copied and transmitted from each cell of water borne contaminants such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. The Sterilight ultraviolet lamp emits powerful ultraviolet light energy which, when absorbed by these contaminants, causes disruption of the DNA Structure of those contaminants preventing reproduction. It is the


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prevention of reproduction by microbial contaminants that renders ultraviolet treated water safe for human consumption. Sterilight lamps provide consistent UV output over the 9,000 hour life of the lamp and uniform temperature distribution calculated to achieve the desired levels of decontamination.

Our drinking water treatment products also feature the ozone water treatment systems of Ozocan Corporation for the countries of Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and Panama. As a proven disinfectant, ozone is more powerful than chlorine and, unlike chlorine, it discharges no potentially harmful substances into the environment. Used in a variety of water treatment applications, Ozocan's products effectively treat municipal and industrial drinking water and waste water, are used in bottled water applications as well as treating air conditioning and cooling tower installations. Ozocan systems can be found throughout the globe either as custom designed applications or in one of a number of standard sized units that can meet the effective treatment needs of a wide variety of customers.

Our water activation products are designed to improve the operating efficiency of commercial and industrial boilers and refrigeration systems without the use of chemicals. Our water activation products are supplied to our company by ELCE International Corp., the worldwide distributor of ELCE products invented by Nihon Jisui Co. Ltd. of Japan. We order units from ELCE International Corp. which are then shipped against customer orders or shipped directly to one of our eleven local distributors located in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Peru. ELCE water activation treatment systems remove rust, scale and corrosion within heating and cooling systems. The water activation units, which range in water flow capacity from 11 liters per minute to over 3,000 liters per minute, change water properties physically without removing or adding chemical impurities, ions or minerals.We will only purchase limited quantities of replacement filters and lamps for our water purification products for inventory as our distributors will be inventorying the majority of replacement parts. We will purchase all other finished product from our two supplier-manufacturers in quantities sufficient to satisfy product orders of our customers.

In January 2009, we signed a Joint Venture Agreement with ELCE International Corp., the company who has been a significant supplier to our company for a number of years. Pursuant to the joint venture agreement, ELCE International will supply its ELCE water activation units at manufacturer's cost to Freshwater and will participate with Freshwater to market and sell ELCE products in Argentina, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Panama and Peru. ELCE International has compiled technical information on ELCE equipment installed world-wide in a variety of commercial, industrial, agricultural and aquacultural applications. We intend to target industries and companies for whom ELCE has already provided effective solutions in terms of eliminating or reducing encrustations and corrosion, improving energy efficiency and improving productivity and output.

The essential elements of the ELCE device lie in the properties of its ceramic balls, hardened to 1200 degrees Centigrade. As water passes through the stainless steel chamber containing the ceramic balls, the balls rotate and rub against each other generating several forms of electrical energy which act to reduce and eliminate the accumulated rust, scale and corrosion that is caused by minerals and salts in the source water. As a result, ELCE water activation eliminates the conventional use and ongoing costs of continually using harsh chemicals to clean out deposits within heating and cooling systems. We have formalized our relationship with ELCE International Corp. with a non-exclusive distribution agreement and a joint venture agreement. We have also formalized our relationship with VIQUA(formerlyR-Can Environmental Inc.) and Oxocan Corporation pursuant to non-exclusive distribution agreements. We also offer a full line of accessories, replacement parts and services compatible with all types of our water treatment systems.

General

The following is a discussion and analysis of our results of operation for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2008, and the factors that could affect our future financial condition. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated unaudited financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. All references to dollar amounts in this section are in United States dollars unless expressly stated otherwise.


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Results of Operations

Material Changes in Financial Condition

                             March 31, 2009     December 31, 2008

Current Assets             $         16,223   $             1,876
Current Liabilities                 278,819               206,548
Working Capital Deficiency $        262,596   $           204,672

Total assets at March 31, 2009 were $426,155 as compared to $1,876 at December 31, 2008.

$409,962 of this increase is attributable to Intangible Assets as described below:

On January 25, 2009, the Company issued 10,000,000 restricted shares of Class A common stock under the joint venture agreement with ELCE International Corp. The fair value of the restricted shares issued was estimated to be $150,000 as determined on the measurement date using quoted prices in an active market, less a 75% discount to reflect the effect of the restriction. Under the agreement, the Company is also obligated to issue a further 20,000,000 restricted shares of Class A common stock. The fair value of these restricted shares was estimated to be $300,000 as determined on the measurement date using quoted prices in an active market, less a 75% discount to reflect the effect of the restriction. As at March 31, 2009, the estimated fair value of these shares has been presented as Class A common stock issuable on the balance sheet. The estimated fair value of the 30,000,000 shares issued and to be issued under the agreement of $450,000 has been recorded as intangible assets at March 31, 2009, less accumulated amortization of $40,068.

The remaining increase is due to an increase of $1,964 in cash, an increase of $4,869 in other receivables and an increase of 7,514 in inventory.

Liabilities at March 31, 2009 were $278,819 as compared to $206,548 at December 31, 2008. The increase is due to an increase of $17,120 in accrued liabilities and an increase of $55,151 due to our directors and officers. The amounts due to our directors and officers total $223,108 and are non-interest bearing, unsecured and have no specific terms for repayment.

Revenue

We generated revenues of $130 for the three month period ended March 31, 2009, compared to revenues of $1,426 for the three month period ended March 31, 2008. The cost of sales on the orders for the three month period ended March 31, 2009 was $88, compared to cost of sales on the orders for the three month period ended March 31, 2008 of $601.

This revenue was generated from sales of our drinking water products.

Operating Costs and Expenses

The major components of our revenue and expenses for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 and from date of inception until March 31, 2009 are outlined in the table below:


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                                                                   Accumulated from
                                         Three Months Ended        January 21, 2005
                                              March 31            (Date of Inception)
                                         2009          2008        to March 31, 2009

Revenue                              $       130   $    1,426   $             461,929
Cost of Sales                                 88          601                 214,360
Gross Profit                         $        42   $      825   $             247,569

Expenses
   Amortization of intangible assets $    40,068   $        -   $              40,068
   Consulting                              9,000        9,000                 220,000
   General and administrative              4,941        1,196                 118,176
   Imputed interest                        2,928        7,784                 100,986
   Marketing and sales                    52,589       15,913                 332,136
   Professional fees                      22,478       21,820                 164,930
   Bad debts expense (recovery)          (31,042 )       (880 )               377,574
Total Expenses                       $   100,962   $   54,833   $           1,353,870

Net Loss From Operations             $  (100,920 ) $  (54,008 ) $         (1,,106,301 )

Other Income
   Gain on settlement of debt                  -            -   $               2,000
Net Loss                             $  (100,920 ) $  (54,008 ) $          (1,104,301 )

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, our operating expenses totalled $100,962 as compared to $54,833 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Amortization of intangible assets representing costs incurred to acquire product distribution rights under the joint venture agreement with ELCE International Corp. amounted to $40,068 for the three months ended March 31,2009 compared with nil for the three months ended March 31,2008 as the agreement was signed January 25, 2009. Professional fees amounted to $22,478 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to $21,820 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Marketing and sales expenses and consultants' costs were $61,589 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to $24,913 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 with the increase being due to an increase in travel expenses and fees for our Director of Latin America sales of $8,157, an increase in fees and expenses for our Agent in Colombia of $3,400 and an increase in costs relating to our Joint Venture Agreement with ELCE International Corp. of $25,119. General and administrative expenses were $4,941 during the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to $1,196 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This increase is due to increased trust company costs and shareholder communication costs. Imputed interest on directors' loans was $2,928 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to $7,784 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease is due to the completion of a debt settlement and subscription agreement in August 2008 whereby $560,000 of debt to directors was settled by the issuance of 11,200,000 common shares of our company which reduced the imputed interest charged on Directors' loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 we recovered $31,042 of sales previously written off as compared to $880 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working Capital

                             March 31, 2009   December 31, 2008
Current Assets             $         16,223 $             1,876
Current Liabilities                 278,819             206,548
Working Capital Deficiency $        262,596 $           204,672


Cash Flows

                                             Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended
                                               March 31, 2009       March 31, 2008
Cash provided (used) in Operating          $          (35,187 ) $          (12,488 )
Activities
Cash used by Investing Activities                             -                    -
Cash provided (used) by Financing                        37,151               12,888
Activities
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash            $              1,964 $                400


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We had cash on hand of $2,124 and negative working capital of $262,596 as of March 31, 2009 compared to cash on hand of $160 and negative working capital of $204,672 for the year ended December 31, 2008. We anticipate that we will require approximately $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 for operating expenses, including professional, legal and accounting expenses associated with our reporting requirements under the Exchange Act during the next twelve months. Accordingly, we do not have enough money to carry out our business plan and we will need to obtain additional financing in order to continue operating

There are no assurances that we will earn the funds required for our continued operations. If we do not earn the required revenues, then we will have to seek another source of financing, likely through the sale of more shares of our common stock or borrowing money. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease the operation of our business.

There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as the continuation of our business is dependent upon a combination of our ability to obtain further long-term financing, the successful and sufficient market acceptance of any product offerings that we may introduce, the continuing successful development of our product offerings, and, finally, our ability to achieve a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, would increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.

Operating Activities

Operating activities used cash of $35,187 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and used cash of $12,488 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $37,151 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and net cash provide by financing activities was $12,888 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. These financing activities were provided by two directors of our company.

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities

In January 2009, we signed a Joint Venture Agreement with ELCE International Corp. Under the Agreement we are to issue 30,000,000 common shares with an estimated fair value of $450,000 on the date of the agreement for certain distribution rights.

Going Concern

Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating and capital expenses, in their report on our audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that led to this disclosure by our independent auditors. There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as the continuation and expansion of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, successful and sufficient market acceptance of our products, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.


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Future Financings

Fundraising will be one of our primary objectives over the next twelve months. The financial requirements of our company for the next twelve months will depend on our ability to raise the money we require through credit facilities and additional private placements of our equity securities or loans from our directors. The issuance of additional equity securities by us may result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current shareholders.

There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain the funds required for our continued operations or that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. We do not currently have any plans to merge with another company, and we have not entered into any agreements or understandings for any such merger.

Our cash on hand and the revenue that we anticipate generating going forward from our operations will not be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements for the next twelve month period. We expect to require from $1,000,000 to $1,400,000. We intend to raise any such additional capital primarily through the private placement of our securities and further borrowings from our directors if this type of funding continues to be available. We also intend to continue to seek additional funds from our directors to fund our day to day operations until a private placement can be pursued but we have no guarantee that our directors will continue to fund our day to day operations.

Estimated Working Capital Expenditures During the Next Twelve Month Period

We estimate our future expenditures for the next twelve months as follows:

     Operating expenditures
                                                  Marketing $      400,000 - 550,000
                                                  General   $        50,000 - 75,000
     and Administrative
                                                  Legal and $        50,000 - 75,000
     Accounting
                                                  Working   $      400,000 - 500,000
     capital
                                                  Repayment $      100,000 - 200,000
     of Directors' Advances
     Total                                                  $  1,000,000 - 1,400,000

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Our company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to provision for uncollectible sales, provision for inventory obsolescence, donated expenses and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. Our company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by our company may differ materially and adversely from our company's estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.


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Cash and Cash Equivalents

Our company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. As at March 31, 2009, we had no cash equivalents.

Inventory

Inventory consists of water activation products and water filters and is recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis. Our company establishes inventory reserves for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventory equal to the differences between the cost of inventory and the estimated realizable value based upon assumptions about future and market conditions. Shipping and handling costs are classified as a component of cost of sales in the statement of operations.

Revenue Recognition

Our company recognizes revenue from the sale of drinking water products and water activation products in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 ("SAB 104"), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". The majority of the sales consist of water activation units in Costa Rica, Panama and Peru. Revenue consists of the sale of drinking water products and water activation products and is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product is shipped, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Our shipping terms are FOB shipping point. For UV products, the customer pays all costs from the point of shipment, and for ELCE products, the customer pays all costs from arrival point in the country to which the ELCE products are shipped. Our company evaluates the collectibility of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In cases where our company is aware of circumstances that may impair a specific customer's ability to meet its financial obligations subsequent to the original sale, our company will record an allowance against amounts due, and thereby reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount our company reasonably believes will be collected. For all other customers, our company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on the length of time the receivables are past due, the current business environment and our company's historical experience.

Comprehensive Loss

SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the financial statements. As at March 31, 2009, we have no items that represent comprehensive loss and, therefore, have not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the financial statements.

Financial Instruments

Our company has various financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable and amounts due to related parties. The fair values of these financial instruments were estimated to approximate their carrying values due to the immediate or relatively short . . .

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