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13-Jul-2012
Quarterly Report
Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The information contained in Item 2 contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results
may materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements as
a result of certain risks and uncertainties set forth in this report. Although
management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the
underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual results
will not be different from expectations expressed in this report.
This filing contains a number of forward-looking statements which reflect management's current views and expectations with respect to our business, strategies, products, future results and events, and financial performance. All statements made in this filing other than statements of historical fact, including statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments which management expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements related to distributor channels, volume growth, revenues, profitability, new products, adequacy of funds from operations, statements expressing general optimism about future operating results, and non-historical information, are forward looking statements. In particular, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "may," variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements, and their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from historical results as well as those expressed in, anticipated, or implied by these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events or circumstances.
Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on management's current expectations and projections about future events, are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions (including those described below), and apply only as of the date of this filing. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the risks to be discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the press releases and other communications to shareholders issued by us from time to time which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors which may affect our business. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Overview
Our operating plan and mission is to create a hydrogen-based fuel through the gasification of liquid waste. A process has been developed which transforms various types of liquid waste through a proprietary plasma arc machine. The result of the product is to carbonize the waste for normal disposal. A byproduct of this process is to produce an alternative to natural gas currently sold in the metalworking market. The patented proprietary technology is owned by our Company. We are putting the majority of our efforts in launching fuel sales to the metalworking market as we feel this is the best opportunity to generate revenue in the near term. We are currently seeking permits to process liquid waste and are purchasing antifreeze to use as a feedstock until permits to process liquid waste have been secured.
The majority of our revenue in 2010 was the result of a one-time sale of a refinery to our partner in China for the Municipal Wastewater market. However, since that time, we determined that better opportunities exist in the metalworking market to generate revenue in the immediate term. As a result, we have shifted our focus from selling refineries for sewage treatment to generating recurring revenue in metalworking fuel sales. This has resulted in a drop in revenue from 2010 to 2011 as we ramp up sales in this new market.
Metalworking Market
We are seeking to expand sales in the metalworking market through the use of established industry wholesalers, trade events and media coverage in trade journals. Our strategy is to sell MagneGas for metal cutting to retail, wholesale and large strategic companies. We are actively working with several independent sales representatives and distributors to support these efforts. The Company has completed the installation of its refinery in Michigan and initiated operations in that location as we execute our strategy. We have secured several large customers and are in the process of appointing additional distributors and installing additional refineries at strategic customers. In addition, as part of our execution strategy, we are actively seeking additional locations, sales support and manufacturing personnel in order to place our next refinery installations.
We have finished a one year analysis by a large automobile manufacturing company in Detroit and have received formal approval for use of the gas as a replacement to acetylene on a trial basis. We are in the process of introducing the fuel at various locations in Michigan to further this relationship. In addition, we are in various stages of negotiation with other national companies and military contractors seeking to use MagneGas in their facilities. These large strategic relationships have an inherently long sales cycle with uncertain outcome and as such we are complimenting these efforts with an aggressive direct local retail and wholesale distribution strategy in Michigan and Florida.
Hydrogen Market
We believe that hydrogen can be effectively separated from MagneGas for industrial use. We believe that the hydrogen created from MagneGas can be produced in large quantities and sold for commercial, industrial and military use. We are exploring the infrastructure necessary to enter this market profitability and expect to begin sales in early 2013.
Municipal Market
Although the majority of our focus has shifted to establishing sales in the metalworking market, our long-term plan is to still expand commercially into the municipal wastewater market. In order to pursue this market, a municipal plant scale demonstration center converting sludge or sewage to fuel and other byproducts is needed. We do not anticipate this will occur until 2013 or later as we are focusing our efforts on generating revenue in the metalworking market and converting existing equipment to produce gas for that market. Although we still plan to pursue the municipal wastewater market in the long term, we are relying on our partners in China and Europe to conduct the extensive testing needed to provide the empirical data to launch this market properly.
International Expansion
We are seeking to expand globally through the sale of equipment and the establishment of distribution and joint venture arrangements. We are currently in various stages of negotiation with representatives from various countries.
Business Continuation and Succession
We have developed and trained a team of engineers and consultants to become knowledgeable with MagneGas product and the Plasma Arc Flow System. In addition, Ermanno Santilli, son of Dr. Santilli has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer effective June 15, 2012.
2012 Private Placement
In the quarter ended March 31, 2012 the Company entered into a definitive with investors to sell in a private placement an aggregate 1,941,250 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 970,625 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $3,882,500, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $4.00 per share and expire five years from the initial closing date. The Company conducted two closings, on March 29, 2012, and April 3, 2012.
Results of Operations
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011
Revenues
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 we generated revenues of $188,973, $45,862, $320,956 and $144,850, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 we generated revenues from our metal cutting fuel of $165,640, $22,529, $274,290, and $48,184, respectively. We have recognized an increase in revenue through our sales efforts and increased our demand for future orders for our metal cutting fuel due to industry acceptance and sales focus. We anticipate sustained and increasing revenue growth as our operations develop in fulfilling our increasing backlog of orders. Orders have increased due to our expanded locations and our products performance in initial sales testing with distributors and potential volume customers. Sales and delivery has been slowed during the first quarter due to our attention to efforts in establishing our facilities in Michigan and Florida, which has been our focus, as we believe our return on investment will be immediately recognized in the near term. We believe that there is a significant market share which we should attract due to our abilities to set up locations where there is immediate demand. We are experiencing increased interest from new and existing customers. We believe that our metal cutting fuel orders will increase significantly as the economy and the building market recovers.
During the second half of 2010 we received contracts for our technology licensing. We have recognized $23,333, $23,333, $46,666 and $96,666 for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These license fees are ratably earned over the terms of the licensing agreement.
Of our four available units, we have delivered two units for production and distribution at key locations for our metal fuel resellers. Based on our volume projections, we anticipate that there will be cost recovery within a 3 - 4 year period.
Operating Expenses
Operating costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were
$2,238,087, $824,687, $2,997,335 and $1,247,863, respectively. During the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 we recognized non-cash charge of
$1,021,525 and $1,027,523 in stock based compensation, compared to $259,400 and
$360,640 in the comparable three and six month period ended June 30,
2011. Operating expenditure increase was primarily attributable to increases in:
(a) technical sales support for production; (b) establishing two locations, as
we increase our ability to serve our major customers; (c) stock-based
compensation; (d) depreciation and amortization and (e) research and development
efforts, due to environmental testing and efficiency design. During the course
of the last year we have executed our operating plan which included the hiring
of personnel, primarily technical persons, thereby certain expenses are not
comparable to prior year expenses, specifically expenses for technical
professionals.
In the current quarter, as in prior quarters, we used common stock as a method of payment for certain services, primarily the advertising and promotion of the technology to increase investor awareness and as incentive to its key employees and consultants. We expect to continue these arrangements, though due to a stronger operating position this method of payment may become limited to employees.
Net Loss
Our operating results have recognized a losses in the, amount of $2,166,253, $499,054, $2,860,615 and $714,467 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase in loss was attributable to stock based compensation and for a general increases incurred for our general internal support for our increasing metal cutting segment.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 we received investments of $3,767,195 (net of offering costs of $377,680) and $500,000, respectively. We believe we can currently satisfy our cash requirements for the next twelve months with our current cash and expected revenues. Management plans to increase revenue to sustain future operational growth.
Completion of our plan of operation is subject to attaining adequate and continued revenue. We cannot assure investors that adequate revenues will be generated. In the absence of our projected revenues, we believe that we will be able to proceed with limited plan of operation. Even without significant revenues within the next twelve months, based on our current cash position, we anticipate being able to continue with our present activities. Although we believe we currently are adequately financed for limited growth, we plan to complete a second round of funding through a fully registered offering in the next six months to allow the complete fulfillment of our long term strategic plan.
As reflected in the unaudited financial statements we have an accumulated a deficit of approximately $7.7 million dollars. Our cash flow from operations used $1,705,168 of cash, primarily used in the manufacturing and completion of our refineries for future use and the installation of two units at locations. Our investing activities used $1,248,502 of cash for the acquisition of equipment, primarily cylinders to supply our locations. Our financing activities resulted in cash provided in the amount of $3,546,971 for the six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily due to the sale of our common shares for net proceeds of $3,767,195, net of $377,680 of offering costs.
At June 30, 2012 we had $2,022,713 in cash to meet current obligations.
Management believes that current revenue generated and recent proceeds from the sale of our common stock provides the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern and fund the-long term strategic plan.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have reviewed accounting pronouncements and interpretations thereof that have effectiveness dates during the periods reported and in future periods. We have carefully considered the new pronouncements that alter previous generally accepted accounting principles and do not believe that any new or modified principles will have a material impact on the corporation's reported financial position or operations in the near term. The applicability of any standard is subject to the formal review of our financial management and certain standards are under consideration. Those standards have been addressed in the notes to the unaudited financial statement and in our Annual Report, filed on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2011.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company's significant accounting policies are presented in the Company's notes to financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2012 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, which are contained in the Company's 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The significant accounting policies that are most critical and aid in fully understanding and evaluating the reported financial results include the following:
The Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. These principles require 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. Management believes that these estimates are reasonable and have been discussed with the Board of Directors; however, actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company issues restricted stock to consultants for various services. Cost
for these transactions are measured at the fair value of the consideration
received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more
reliably measurable. The value of the common stock is measured at the earlier of
(i) the date at which a firm commitment for performance by the counterparty to
earn the equity instruments is reached or (ii) the date at which the
counterparty's performance is complete.
Long-lived assets such as property, equipment and identifiable intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. When required impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset. The fair value is determined based on estimates of future cash flows, market value of similar assets, if available, or independent appraisals, if required. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying amount and fair value of the asset. When fair values are not available, the Company estimates fair value using the expected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk associated with the recovery of the assets. We did not recognize any impairment losses for any periods presented.
The Company generates revenue through three processes: (a) Sale of MagneGas fuel for metal cutting; (b) Sale of its Plasma Arc Flow units; and (c) licensing.
? Revenue for metal-working fuel is recognized when shipments are made to
customers. The Company recognizes a sale when the product has been shipped
and risk of loss has passed to the customer.
? Revenue generated from sales of its production unit is recognized on a
percentage of completion, based on the progress during manufacturing of the
unit. Our machine is a significant investment and generally requires a 6 to 9
month production cycle. During the course of building a unit the actual costs
are tracked to our cost estimates and revenue is proportionately recognized
during the process. Significant deposits are required before
production. These deposits are classified as customer deposits. During our
production, costs and progress earnings are accumulated and included in
"Costs and earnings" as an asset.
? Licenses are issued, per contractual agreement, for distribution rights
within certain geographic territories. We recognize revenue ratably, based on
the amounts paid or values received, over the term of the licensing
agreement.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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