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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number: 001-31543

 

FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   92-3550089
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification Number)

 

2685 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, California   92081
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

877-505-3589

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   FLUX   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company
    Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes No

 

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of May 3, 2024 was 16,682,465.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

 

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2024

Table of Contents

 

PART I - Financial Information  
     
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 5
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 21
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 27
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 28
     
PART II - Other Information  
     
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 28
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 28
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 29
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 29
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 29
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 29
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 29
     
SIGNATURES 30

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This report contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the section captioned “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors described in the section captioned “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 filed with the SEC on September 21, 2023. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. You should read these factors and the other cautionary statements made in this report and in the documents we incorporate by reference into this report as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this report or the documents we incorporate by reference into this report. If one or more of these factors materialize, or if any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

 

Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to:

 

our ability to continue as a going concern;
   
our ability to secure sufficient funding to support our current and proposed operations;
   
our ability to manage our working capital requirements efficiently;
   
our ability to modify the financial covenants terms and to comply with the financial covenants and the other terms of our existing credit facility with Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC to obtain the necessary funds to meet our operating cash requirements;
   
our ability to remediate our material weakness and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, disclosures and procedures;
   
our ability to obtain raw materials and other supplies for our products at existing or competitive prices and on a timely basis;
   
our ability to devise and implement selling strategies to reach our projected sales targets in light of recent deferral of customer orders;
   
our anticipated growth strategies and our ability to manage the expansion of our business operations effectively;
   
our ability to maintain or increase our market share in the competitive markets in which we do business;
   
our ability to grow our revenue, increase our gross profit margin and become a profitable business;
   
our ability to fulfill our backlog of open sales orders while experiencing delays in the receipt of key component parts and other potential manufacturing disruptions;

 

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our ability to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and evolving industry standards, including our ability to achieve technological advances;
   
our dependence on the growth in demand for our products;
   
our ability to compete with larger companies with far greater resources than us;
   
our ability to shift to new suppliers and incorporate new component parts into our products in a manner that is not disruptive to our business;
   
our ability to obtain and maintain UL Listings and OEM approvals for our energy storage solutions;
   
our ability to diversify our product mix and introduce new products while maintaining quality standards and reliable product support;
   
our ability to identify and capture new market opportunities;
   
our ability to attract and retain skilled labor given the competitive labor market;
   
our ability to source our needs for machinery, parts, and raw materials economically;
   
our ability to retain key members of our senior management; and
   
our dependence on our major customers.

 

Also, forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and the documents that we reference, and file as exhibits to this report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

Use of Certain Defined Terms

 

Except where the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this report only:

 

  the “Company,” “Flux,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the combined business of Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Flux Power, Inc., a California corporation (“Flux Power”);
     
  “Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;
     
  “SEC” refers to the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
     
  “Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

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PART I - Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

  

March 31, 2024

  

June 30, 2023

 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets:          
Cash  $1,250,000   $2,379,000 
Accounts receivable   10,404,000    8,649,000 
Inventories, net   20,174,000    18,996,000 
Other current assets   840,000    918,000 
Total current assets   32,668,000    30,942,000 
Right of use assets   2,291,000    2,854,000 
Property, plant and equipment, net   1,705,000    1,789,000 
Other assets   118,000    120,000 
           
Total assets  $36,782,000   $35,705,000 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $11,050,000   $9,735,000 
Accrued expenses   3,645,000    3,181,000 
Line of credit   13,645,000    9,912,000 
Deferred revenue   343,000    131,000 
Customer deposits   18,000    82,000 
Finance lease payable, current portion   153,000    143,000 
Office lease payable, current portion   712,000    644,000 
Accrued interest   136,000    2,000 
Total current liabilities   29,702,000    23,830,000 
Office lease payable, less current portion   1,511,000    2,055,000 
Finance lease payable, less current portion   153,000    273,000 
           
Total liabilities   31,366,000    26,158,000 
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
           
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 16,599,683 and 16,462,215 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively   17,000    16,000 
Additional paid-in-capital   99,520,000    98,086,000 
Accumulated deficit   (94,121,000)   (88,555,000)
           
Total stockholders’ equity   5,416,000    9,547,000 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $36,782,000   $35,705,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

   2024   2023   2024   2023 
  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Revenues  $14,457,000   $15,087,000   $47,598,000   $50,085,000 
Cost of sales   10,067,000    10,368,000    33,229,000    37,310,000 
                     
Gross profit   4,390,000    4,719,000    14,369,000    12,775,000 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and administrative   5,311,000    4,724,000    14,629,000    13,510,000 
Research and development   1,286,000    1,182,000    4,021,000    3,567,000 
Total operating expenses   6,597,000    5,906,000    18,650,000    17,077,000 
                     
Operating loss   (2,207,000)   (1,187,000)   (4,281,000)   (4,302,000)
                     
Other income   -    -    -    8,000 
Interest income (expense), net   (433,000)   (258,000)   (1,285,000)   (971,000)
                     
Net loss  $(2,640,000)  $(1,445,000)  $(5,566,000)  $(5,265,000)
                     
Net loss per share - basic and diluted  $(0.16)  $(0.09)  $(0.34)  $(0.33)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted   16,538,998    16,048,054    16,510,046    16,021,653 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FLUX POWER HOLDING, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

                          
   Common Stock   Additional         
   Shares   Capital Stock
Amount
   Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated
Deficit
   Total 
Balance at June 30, 2023   16,462,215   $16,000   $98,086,000   $(88,555,000)  $9,547,000 
                          
Issuance of common stock – exercised options and warrants   16,022    -    -    -    - 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    276,000    -    276,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,112,000)   (2,112,000)
Balance at September 30, 2023   16,478,237    16,000    98,362,000    (90,667,000)   7,711,000 
Issuance of common stock – exercised options and RSU settlement   54,038    1,000    (1,000)   -    - 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    394,000    -    394,000 
Fair value of warrants issued   -    -    92,000    -    92,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (814,000)   (814,000)
Balance at December 31, 2023   16,532,275    17,000    98,847,000    (91,481,000)   7,383,000 
Issuance of common stock – exercised options and RSU settlement   29,865    -    5,000    -    5,000 
Issuance of common stock – ESPP   37,543    -    105,000    -    105,000 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    563,000    -    563,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,640,000)   (2,640,000)
Balance at March 31, 2024   16,599,683   $17,000   $99,520,000   $(94,121,000)  $5,416,000 

 

   Common Stock   Additional         
   Shares   Capital Stock
Amount
   Paid-in
Capital
   Accumulated Deficit   Total 
Balance at June 30, 2022   15,996,658   $16,000   $95,732,000   $(81,814,000)  $13,934,000 
                          
Issuance of common stock – exercised options and RSU settlement   1,678    -    -    -    - 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    95,000    -    95,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (2,139,000)   (2,139,000)
Balance at September 30, 2022   15,998,336    16,000    95,827,000    (83,953,000)   11,890,000 
Issuance of common stock – exercised options and RSU settlement   31,142    -    -    -    - 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    209,000    -    209,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (1,681,000)   (1,681,000)
Balance at December 31, 2022   16,029,478    16,000    96,036,000    (85,634,000)   10,418,000 
Issuance of common stock – public offering, net of costs   126,954    -    697,000    -    697,000 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    235,000    -    235,000 
Net loss   -    -    -    (1,445,000)   (1,445,000)
Balance at March 31, 2023   16,156,432   $16,000   $96,968,000   $(87,079,000)  $9,905,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

   2024   2023 
   Nine Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(5,566,000)  $(5,265,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities          
Depreciation   787,000    647,000 
Stock-based compensation   1,233,000    539,000 
Fair value of warrants issued as debt issuance cost   92,000    - 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   161,000    445,000 
Noncash lease expense   448,000    370,000 
Allowance for inventory reserve   13,000    214,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (1,755,000)   (1,244,000)
Inventories   (1,191,000)   (4,911,000)
Other assets   (81,000)   11,000 
Accounts payable   1,315,000    4,182,000 
Accrued expenses   464,000    395,000 
Accrued interest   134,000    2,000 
Office lease payable   (476,000)   (379,000)
Deferred revenue   212,000    (163,000)
Customer deposits   (64,000)   (40,000)
Net cash used in operating activities   (4,274,000)   (5,197,000)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchases of equipment   (588,000)   (753,000)
Proceeds from sale of equipment   -    8,000 
Net cash used in investing activities   (588,000)   (745,000)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in public offering, net of offering costs   -    697,000 
Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plan exercises   110,000    - 
Proceeds from revolving line of credit   52,820,000    48,800,000 
Payment of revolving line of credit   (49,087,000)   (43,198,000)
Payment of finance leases   (110,000)   (52,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities   3,733,000    6,247,000 
           
Net change in cash   (1,129,000)   305,000 
Cash, beginning of period   2,379,000    485,000 
           
Cash, end of period  $1,250,000   $790,000 
           
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:          
Initial right of use asset recognition  $-   $855,000 
Common stock issued for vested RSUs  $222,000   $114,000 
Supplemental cash flow information:          
Interest paid  $1,000,000   $524,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2024

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) applicable to interim reports of companies filing as a smaller reporting company. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2023. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements include all adjustments necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other future period. Certain notes to the financial statements that would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K have been omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2023 has been derived from the audited balance sheet at June 30, 2023 contained in such Form 10-K.

 

Nature of Business

 

Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (“Flux”) was incorporated in 2009 in the State of Nevada, and Flux’s operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, Flux Power, Inc. (“Flux Power”), a California corporation (collectively, the “Company”).

 

We design, develop, manufacture, and sell a portfolio of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of a range of industrial commercial sectors which include material handling, airport ground support equipment (“GSE”), and other commercial and industrial applications. We focus on providing lithium-ion products and service to large fleets of Fortune 500 customers. We believe our mobile and stationary energy storage solutions provide our customers with a reliable, high performing, cost effective, and more environmentally friendly alternative as compared to traditional lead acid and propane-based solutions. Our modular and scalable design allows different configurations of lithium-ion battery packs to be paired with our proprietary wireless battery management system to provide the level of energy storage required and “state of the art” real time monitoring of pack performance. We believe that the increasing demand for lithium-ion energy storage solutions and more environmentally friendly alternatives from commercial and industrial users should continue to drive our revenue growth.

 

As used herein, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Flux,” and “Company” mean Flux Power Holdings, Inc., unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts herein are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

 

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred an accumulated deficit of $94.1 million through March 31, 2024 and a net loss of $5.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2024. To date, the Company’s revenues and operating cash flows have not been sufficient to sustain its operations and the Company has relied on debt and equity financing to fund its operations. Our operations have relied on our ability to successfully maintain and draw on our credit facilities. The Company notified Gibraltar Business Capital (“GBC”) of a certain event of default with respect to the Company’s anticipated failure to maintain the EBITDA covenant for the trailing three (3) month period ended April 30, 2024 (“Default”). On May 8, 2024, the Company received a waiver (the “Waiver”) to the Loan and Security Agreement dated July 28, 2023, as amended (the “Agreement”) with GBC, which waived the Default, subject to satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) receipt of a counterpart of the Waiver duly executed by the Company; (ii) receipt of the waiver fee; iii) receipt of the representations and warranties from the Company that after giving effect to the Waiver, the representations and warranties contained in the Agreement, the Waiver and the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) shall be true and correct; and (iv) after giving effect to the Waiver, no additional event of default shall have occurred and be continuing on and as of the effective date of the Waiver. Our ability to draw funds from the GBC Credit Facility is subject to certain restrictions, covenants and borrowing base limitations. In addition, the Company’s operations have been impacted by delays in new orders of its energy storage solutions due to corresponding deferrals of new forklift purchases mainly caused by lower capital spending in the market sector that we serve and interest rate variability affecting selected large customer fleets which have impacted its ability to meet projected revenue targets and generate cash from operations. Further, these events have placed pressure on the Company’s cash resources and raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months following the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to meet order projections, ship open sales orders, further improve its margins, reduce operating costs and raise additional capital, if needed, on a timely basis until such time as revenues and related cash flows are sufficient to fund its operations. As of May 6, 2024, the Company had a cash balance of $1.7 million, funding available under our GBC Credit Facility under which up to $3.2 million is currently available, subject to borrowing base limitations, and funds available under our 2023 Subordinated LOC of up to $2.0 million. In light of the recent Default under the GBC Credit Facility, the Company is working with GBC to modify the financial covenants in the Agreement to prevent future defaults. However, there is no guarantee that the Company will be able to modify the terms in a manner that is favorable to it. If the Company is unable to modify the terms or otherwise meet the conditions provided in the Agreement, the funds may not be available to the Company.

 

Management has undertaken steps to improve operations with the goal of sustaining its operations. These steps include actual and planned price increases for our energy storage solutions, a number of cost saving initiatives including product cost efficiencies and planned operating cost savings.

 

The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and, therefore, be required to liquidate its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts that may differ from those reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. There is no guarantee that additional funds will be available if needed on a timely basis or on acceptable terms. If such funds are not available when required, management will be required to curtail investments in new product development, which may have a material adverse effect on future cash flows and results of operations and the Company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern.

 

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NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. There have been no material changes in these policies or their application.

 

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (ASU 2023-09), which requires disclosure of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among other disclosure requirements. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements issued since the last audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and believes that these recent pronouncements will not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Net Loss Per Common Share

 

The Company calculates basic loss per common share by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted loss per common share includes the impact from all potentially dilutive common shares relating to outstanding convertible securities.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were 16,538,998 and 16,048,054, respectively. For the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were 16,510,046 and 16,021,653, respectively. The Company incurred a net loss for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and therefore, basic and diluted loss per share for the periods were the same because potential common share equivalents would have been anti-dilutive. The total potentially dilutive common shares outstanding at March 31, 2024 and 2023 that were excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding represent shares underlying outstanding stock options, RSUs, and warrants, and totaled 3,272,917 and 2,661,220, respectively.

 

At March 31, 2024 and 2023 potentially dilutive common shares outstanding that were excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding were as follows:

 

   2024   2023 
   March 31, 
   2024   2023 
Stock options   1,738,035    992,710 
RSUs   121,772    213,388 
Warrants   1,413,110    1,455,122 
           
Total   3,272,917    2,661,220 

 

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NOTE 4 – ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

  

March 31,

2024

  

June 30,

2023

 
Payroll accrual  $680,000   $448,000 
PTO accrual   446,000    412,000 
Warranty liability   2,193,000    1,600,000 
Other   326,000    721,000 
           
Total accrued expenses  $3,645,000   $3,181,000 

 

NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Revolving Line of Credit

 

Gibraltar Business Capital Credit Facility

 

On July 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Agreement”) with GBC. The Agreement provides the Company with a senior secured revolving loan facility for up to $15.0 million (the “Revolving Loan Commitment”). The revolving amount available under the GBC Credit Facility is equal to the lesser of the Revolving Loan Commitment and the borrowing base amount (as defined in the Agreement). The GBC Credit Facility is evidenced by a revolving note, which matures on July 28, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”), unless extended, modified or renewed (the “Revolving Note”). Provided that there is no event of default, the Maturity Date can automatically be extended for one (1) year period upon payment of a renewal fee for each such extension in the amount of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) of the Revolving Loan Commitment, which fee will be due and payable on or before the applicable Maturity Date.

 

In addition, subject to conditions and terms set forth in the Agreement, the Company may request an increase in the Revolving Loan Commitment from time to time upon not less than 30 days’ notice to GBC which increase may be made at the sole discretion of GBC, as long as: (a) the requested increase is in a minimum amount of $1,000,000, and (b) the total increases do not exceed $5,000,000 and no more than five (5) increases are made. Outstanding principal under the GBC Credit Facility accrues interest at Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”, as defined in the Agreement) plus five and one half of one percent (5.50%) per annum with such interest payment due monthly on the last day of the month. In the event of default, the amounts due under the Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to three percent (3.0%) above the rate that is otherwise applicable to such amounts. The Company paid GBC a non-refundable closing fee for the GBC Credit Facility of $112,500 upon the execution of the Agreement. In addition, the Company is required to pay a monthly unused line fee equal to one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum on the difference between the Revolving Loan Commitment and the average outstanding principal balance of the revolving loan(s) for such month. The obligations under the GBC Credit Facility may be prepaid in whole or in part at any time upon an exit fee of (a) two percent (2.00%) of the Revolving Loan Commitment if the obligations are paid in full during the first year after the closing date, or (b) one percent (1.00%) of the Revolving Loan Commitment if the obligations are paid in full one year after the closing date, provided, that, the exit fee will be waived if such prepayment occurs in connection with the refinancing of the obligations with Bank of America, N.A., as lender.

 

On November 2, 2023, the Company entered into the First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “First Amendment”) with Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC (“GBC”), which amended certain definition of the Subordinated Debt referenced in the Loan and Security Agreement dated July 28, 2023 as Subordinated Debt owed by Borrower to Cleveland Capital L.P. pursuant to that certain Subordinated Unsecured Promissory Note, dated as of November 1, 2023, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000.

 

On January 30, 2024, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with GBC, which amended certain terms of the Loan and Security Agreement dated July 28, 2023, including but not limited to, (i) increasing the commitment amount from $15 million to $16 million, (ii) adding an additional non-refundable closing fee in the amount of $7,500 in cash for the increase in the commitment amount to $16 million, (iii) amending the definition of “Eligible Accounts;” and (iv) amending the EBITDA Minimum financial covenant of the Company. In consideration for the Second Amendment, the Company agreed to pay GBC a non-refundable amendment fee of $10,000 in cash, in addition to the $7,500 non-refundable closing fee paid.

 

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The loans and other obligations of the Company under the GBC Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company (including, without limitation, intellectual property) pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and the Intellectual Property Security Agreement entered into by and among the Company and GBC on July 28, 2023. During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had multiple drawdowns under the GBC Credit Facility totaling $51.4 million, inclusive of the full repayment of the SVB Credit Facility, and made multiple repayments totaling $37.8 million. As of March 31, 2024, the outstanding balance under the GBC Credit Facility was approximately $13.6 million.

 

As of May 6, 2024, up to $3.2 million remained available for future borrowings under the GBC Credit Facility, subject to borrowing base limitations.

 

Silicon Valley Bank Credit Facility

 

On November 9, 2020, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Loan and Security Agreement”) with Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”).

 

On October 29, 2021, the Company entered into a First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (“First Amendment” and together with the Agreement, the “Loan Agreement”) with SVB which amended certain terms of the Agreement including, but not limited to, increasing the amount of the revolving line of credit from $4.0 million to $6.0 million, and extending the maturity date to November 7, 2022. The First Amendment provided the Company with a senior secured credit facility for up to $6.0 million available on a revolving basis (“Revolving LOC”). Outstanding principal under the Revolving LOC accrued interest at a floating rate per annum equal to the greater of (i) Prime Rate plus two and a half percent (2.50%), or (ii) five and three-quarters percent (5.75%). The Company paid a non-refundable commitment fee of $15,000 upon execution of the Agreement and an additional non-refundable commitment fee of $22,500 in connection with the First Amendment.

 

On June 23, 2022, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (“Second Amendment” and together with the Loan Agreement, the “Second Amended Loan Agreement”) with SVB, which amended certain terms of the Loan Agreement, including but not limited to, (i) increasing the amount of the revolving line of credit to $8.0 million, (ii) changing the financial covenants of the Company from one based on tangible net worth to another based on adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Second Amendment) on a trailing six (6) month basis and liquidity ratio certified as of the end of each month pursuant to the calculations set forth therein, and (iii) allowing for the assignment and transfer by SVB of all of its obligations, rights and benefits under the Agreement and Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement and except for the Warrants).

 

In addition, under the Second Amendment, the interest rate terms for the outstanding principal under the Revolving LOC were amended to accrue interest at a floating per annum rate equal to the greater of either (A) Prime Rate plus three and one-half of one percent (3.50%) or (B) seven and one-half of one percent (7.50%). Interest payments are due monthly on the last day of the month. In addition, the Company is required to pay a quarterly unused facility fee equal to one-quarter of one percent (0.25%) per annum of the average daily unused portion of the $8.0 million commitment under the SVB Credit Facility, depending upon availability of borrowings under the Revolving LOC. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company paid SVB a non-refundable amendment fee of $5,000 and SVB’s legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Second Amendment.

 

In connection with the Second Amendment, the Company issued a twelve-year warrant to SVB and its designee, SVB Financial Group, to purchase up to 40,806 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $2.23 per share pursuant to the terms set forth therein.

 

On November 7, 2022, the Company entered into a Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (“Third Amendment”) with SVB, which amended certain terms of the Second Amended Loan Agreement (together with the Third Amendment, the “Third Amended Loan Agreement”), including but not limited to, (i) extending the maturity date from November 7, 2022 to May 7, 2023 (the “Extension Period”), (ii) amending the financial covenants of the Company to cover the Extension Period and to include a liquidity ratio financial covenant, and (iii) amending the definition of Permitted Liens (as defined in the Third Amendment). Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the Company paid SVB a non-refundable amendment fee of $12,500 and SVB’s legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Third Amendment.

 

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On January 10, 2023, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) with SVB, which amended certain terms of the Third Amended Loan Agreement including but not limited to, (i) increasing the amount of the SVB Credit Facility from $8.0 million to $14.0 million, (ii) removing the liquidity ratio financial covenant of the Company under Section 6.9 of the Third Amended Loan Agreement, (iii) amending the definition of Borrowing Base (as defined in the Fourth Amendment), which includes a new defined term for Net Orderly Liquidation Value (as defined in the Fourth Amendment), and (iv) removing certain defined liquidity terms under Section 13.1 of the Third Amended Loan Agreement. Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, the Company paid SVB a non-refundable amendment fee of $10,000 and SVB’s legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Fourth Amendment.

 

On April 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”) with SVB which further amended certain terms of the credit facility (together with the Fifth Amendment, the “Agreement”), including but not limited to, (i) extending the maturity date from May 7, 2023 to December 31, 2023 (the “2023 Extension Period”), (ii) amending the EBITDA financial covenant of the Company to cover the 2023 Extension Period, and (iii) amending the definition of EBITDA (as defined in the Fifth Amendment). Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, the Company agreed to pay SVB a non-refundable amendment fee of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) and SVB’s legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Fifth Amendment. In addition, SVB also agreed to waive compliance by the Company of the former EBITDA financial covenant as of the month ended March 31, 2023.

 

During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had multiple Revolving LOC drawdowns totaling $1.4 million and multiple Revolving LOC payments totaling $11.3 million inclusive of the final repayment of the LOC in full.

 

On July 28, 2023, the Company repaid in full all principal outstanding under the SVB Credit Facility, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and related fees, with a portion of the funds from the GBC Credit Facility and terminated the Loan and Security Agreement with SVB, as amended.

 

NOTE 6 - RELATED PARTY DEBT AGREEMENTS

 

As of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company had no related party debt balance outstanding. Below are the activities for the Company’s related party debt agreements that existed during the periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

Subordinated Line of Credit Facilities

 

Cleveland Capital, L.P. Credit Facility

 

On November 2, 2023, the Company entered into a Credit Facility Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with Cleveland Capital, L.P., (the “Lender”). The Credit Facility provides the Company with a line of credit of up to $2,000,000 for working capital purposes (“2023 Subordinated LOC”). In connection with the LOC, the Company issued a subordinated unsecured promissory note for $2,000,000 (the “Commitment Amount”) in favor of the Lender (the “Note”).

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Lender agreed to make loans (each such loan, an “Advance”) up to such Lender’s Commitment Amount to the Company from time to time, until August 15, 2025 (the “Due Date”). The Note accrues interest at Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus nine percent (9%) per annum on each Advance from and after the date of disbursement of such Advance. All indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of the Company to the Lender are subject to the rights of Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC (together with its successors and assigns, “GBC”), pursuant to a Subordination Agreement dated on or about November 2, 2023, by and between the Lender and GBC (the “Subordination Agreement”). Subject to the Subordination Agreement, the Company may, from time to time, prior to the Due Date, draw down, repay, and re-borrow on the Note, by giving notice to the Lenders of the amount to be requested to be drawn down. Subject to the Subordination Agreement, the Note is payable upon the earlier of (i) the Due Date or (ii) on occurrence of an event of Default (as defined in the Note).

 

As consideration of the Lender’s commitment to provide the Advances to the Company, the Company issued the Lender warrants to purchase 41,196 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”) which rights are represented by a warrant certificate (“Warrant Certificate”). Subject to certain ownership limitations, the Warrants are exercisable immediately from the date of issuance, expire on the five (5) year anniversary of the date of issuance and have an exercise price of $3.24 per share. The exercise price of the Warrants is subject to certain adjustments, including stock dividends, stock splits, combinations and reclassifications of the common stock. In the event of a Triggering Event (as defined in the Warrant Certificate), the holder of the Warrants will be entitled to exercise the Warrants and receive the same amount and kind of securities, cash or property as such holder would have been entitled to receive upon the occurrence of such Triggering Event if such holder had exercised the rights represented by the Warrant Certificate immediately prior to the Triggering Event. Additionally, upon the holder’s request, the continuing or surviving corporation as a result of such Triggering Event will issue to such holder a new warrant of like tenor evidencing the right to purchase the adjusted amount of securities, cash or property and the adjusted warrant price. (See Note 6 – Stockholders’ Equity, Warrants).

 

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2022 Subordinated LOC

 

On May 11, 2022, the Company entered into a Credit Facility Agreement (the “2022 Subordinated LOC”) with Cleveland, Herndon Plant Oakley, Ltd., (“HPO”), and other lenders (together with Cleveland and HPO, the “Lenders”). The 2022 Subordinated LOC provided the Company with a short-term line of credit not less than $3,000,000 and not more than $5,000,000, to be used by the Company for working capital purposes. In connection with the 2022 Subordinated LOC, the Company issued a separate subordinated unsecured promissory note in favor of each respective Lender (each promissory note, a “Note”) for each Lender’s commitment amount (each such commitment amount, a “Commitment Amount”).

 

Pursuant to the terms of the 2022 Subordinated LOC, each Lender severally agrees to make loans (each such loan, an “Advance”) up to such Lender’s Commitment Amount to the Company from time to time, until December 31, 2022 (the “Due Date”). On December 15, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company elected to extend the Due Date to December 31, 2023. The Company may, from time to time, prior to the Due Date, draw down, repay, and re-borrow on the Note, by giving notice to the Lenders of the amount to be requested to be drawn down.

 

Each Note bears an interest rate of 15.0% per annum on each Advance from and after the date of disbursement of such Advance and is payable on (i) the Due Date in cash or shares of common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”) at the sole election of the Company, unless such Due Date is extended pursuant to the Note, or (ii) on occurrence of an event of Default (as defined in the Note). The Due Date may be extended (i) at the sole election of the Company for one (1) additional year period from the Due Date upon the payment of a commitment fee equal to two percent (2%) of the Commitment Amount to the Lender within thirty (30) days prior to the original Due Date, or (ii) by the Lender in writing. In addition, each Lender signed a Subordination Agreement by and between the Lenders and SVB dated as of May 11, 2022 (the “Subordination Agreement”) for the purposes of subordinating the right to payment under the Note to SVB’s indebtedness by the Company now outstanding or hereinafter incurred. On December 15, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company elected to extend the Due Date to December 31, 2023 and the Company paid the Lenders an extension fee in the aggregate amount of $80,000. On July 28, 2023, in conjunction with the concurrent termination of the SVB Revolving LOC and the entry into a new credit facility with Gibraltar Business Capital (“GBC”), each Lender signed a Subordination Agreement by and between the Lenders and GBC dated as of July 28, 2023 (the “GBC Subordination Agreement”) for the purposes of subordinating the right to payment under the Note to GBC’s indebtedness by the Company then incurred and outstanding or thereinafter incurred.

 

The 2022 Subordinated LOC included customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company and the Lenders. The Company has also agreed to pay the legal fees of Cleveland’s counsel in an amount up to $10,000. In addition, each Note also provides that, upon the occurrence of a Default, at the option of the Lender, the entire outstanding principal balance, all accrued but unpaid interest and/or Late Charges (as defined in the Note) at once will become due and payable upon written notice to the Company by the Lender.

 

In connection with entry into the 2022 Subordinated LOC, the Company paid to each Lender a one-time commitment fee in cash equal to 3.5% of such Lender’s Commitment Amount. In addition, in consideration of the Lenders’ commitment to provide the Advances to the Company, the Company issued the Lenders five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 128,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.53 per share that are, subject to certain ownership limitations, exercisable immediately (the “Warrants”) (the number of warrants issued to each Lender is equal to the product of (i) 160,000 shares of common stock multiplied by (ii) the ratio represented by each Lender’s Commitment Amount divided by the $5,000,000).

 

Pursuant to a selling agreement, dated as of May 11, 2022, the Company retained HPO as its placement agent in connection with the Subordinated LOC. As compensation for services rendered in conjunction with the Subordinated LOC, the Company paid HPO a finder fee equal to 3% of the Commitment Amount from each such Lender placed by HPO in cash.

 

On November 2, 2023, the 2022 Subordinated LOC was terminated.

 

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NOTE 7 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

At-The-Market (“ATM”) Offering

 

On December 21, 2020 the Company entered into a Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC (“HCW”) to sell shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 (the “Common Stock”) from time to time, through an “at-the-market offering” program (the “ATM Offering”).

 

From December 21, 2020 through October 5, 2023, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,524,873 shares of common stock at an average price of $10.45 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $15.9 million under the ATM Offering. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $15.3 million, net of commissions and other offering related expenses.

 

On October 5, 2023, the Company terminated the Sales Agreement with HCW pursuant to the terms of the Sales Agreement.

 

Warrants

 

In connection with the Company’s registered direct offering (“RDO”), in September 2021 the Company issued five-year warrants to the RDO investors to purchase up to 1,071,430 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.00 per share and were estimated to have a fair value of approximately $3,874,000. The warrants were exercisable immediately and are limited to beneficial ownership of 4.99% at any point in time in accordance with the warrant agreement.

 

In May 2022 and in conjunction with the entry into the 2022 Subordinated LOC, the Company issued five-year warrants to the Lenders to purchase up to 128,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.53 per share and had a fair value of approximately$173,000.

 

In June 2022 and in conjunction with the entry into the Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement with SVB, the Company issued twelve-year warrants to SVB and its designee, SVB Financial Group, to purchase up to 40,806 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.23 per share and had a fair value of approximately $80,000.

 

In November 2023 and in conjunction with the entry into the 2023 Subordinated LOC, the Company issued five-year warrants to Cleveland Capital, L.P. to purchase up to 41,196 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.24 per share with a fair value of approximately $92,000.

 

Warrant detail for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 is reflected below:

 

   Number of Warrants  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

Per Warrant

  

Weighted

Average
Remaining
Contract

Term

(# years)

 
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2023   1,455,119   $6.10      
Warrants issued   41,196    3.24      
Warrants exercised   (83,205)  $4.00      
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2024   1,413,110   $6.14    2.73 

 

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Warrant detail for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 is reflected below:

 

   Number of Warrants   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Warrant
  

Weighted

Average

Remaining
Contract

Term
(# years)

 
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2022   1,455,119   $6.10      
Warrants issued   -   $-      
Warrants exercised   -    -      
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at March 31, 2023   1,455,119   $6.10    3.48 

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of warrants. The fair value of warrants was measured at the issuance date using the assumptions in the table below:

 

   Nine Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023(1) 
Expected volatility   83.7%   -* 
Risk free interest rate   4.65%   -* 
Dividend yield   0%   0%
Expected term (years)   5.00    -* 

 

  (1) No warrants were issued during the nine months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Stock Options

 

In connection with the reverse acquisition of Flux Power, Inc. in 2012, the Company assumed the 2010 Plan. As of March 31, 2024, there was no common stock outstanding under the 2010 Plan. No additional options may be granted under the 2010 Plan.

 

On February 17, 2015 the Company’s stockholders approved the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”). The 2014 Plan offers certain employees, directors, and consultants the opportunity to acquire the Company’s common stock subject to vesting requirements and serves to encourage such persons to remain employed by the Company and to attract new employees. The 2014 Plan allows for the award of the Company’s common stock and stock options, up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of March 31, 2024, 38,986 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for future grants under the 2014 Plan.

 

On April 29, 2021, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan authorizes the issuance of awards for up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock in the form of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, restricted stock awards and unrestricted stock awards to officers, directors and employees of, and consultants and advisors to the Company or its affiliates. As of March 31, 2024, 771,188 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for future grants under the 2021 Plan.

 

On October 31, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a total of 624,441 stock options to be granted under the Company’s 2014 Plan and 2021 Plan.

 

On October 20, 2023, the Board of Directors authorized a total of 985,148 stock options to be granted under the Company’s 2014 Plan and 2021 Plan.

 

On March 4, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a stock option to be granted under the 2021 Plan for 55,000 shares.

 

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Activity in the Company’s stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and related balances outstanding as of that date are reflected below:

 

   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract

Term
(# years)

 
Outstanding at June 30, 2023   969,434   $6.45      
Granted   1,034,204   $3.45      
Exercised   (91,110)  $3.40      
Forfeited and cancelled   (174,493)  $4.69      
Outstanding at March 31, 2024   1,738,035   $5.00    7.94 
Exercisable at March 31, 2024   497,095   $8.87    4.55 

 

Activity in the Company’s stock options during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and related balances outstanding as of that date are reflected below:

 

   Number of
Shares
   Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract

Term

(# years)

 
Outstanding at June 30, 2022   503,433   $11.03      
Granted   624,441   $3.43      
Exercised   (22,500)  $4.60      
Forfeited and cancelled   (112,664)  $11.07      
Outstanding at March 31, 2023   992,710   $6.39    7.68 
Exercisable at March 31, 2023   399,922   $10.79    4.84 

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

On November 5, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2014 Plan, to allow for grants of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”). Subject to vesting requirements set forth in the RSU Award Agreement, one share of common stock is issuable for one vested RSU. On April 29, 2021, a total of 18,312 time-based RSUs were authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors to be granted under the amended 2014 Option Plan. On October 29, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the following RSUs to be granted under the amended 2014 Option Plan: (i) a total of 97,828 RSUs to certain executive officers of which 48,914 were performance-based RSUs and 48,914 were time-based RSUs, and (ii) a total of 81,786 time-based RSUs to certain other key employees. The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions provided in (i) the Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for time-based awards (“Time-based Award Agreement”), and (ii) the Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for performance-based awards (“Performance-based Award Agreement”). On April 20, 2023, a total of 67,532 time-based RSUs were authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors to be granted to the Company’s four non-executive directors under the amended 2014 Option Plan.

 

Activity in RSUs during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and related balances outstanding as of that date are reflected below:

 

   Number of
Shares
  

Weighted
Average

Grant date

Fair Value

  

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract

Term

(# years)

 
Outstanding at June 30, 2023   193,749   $6.09      
Granted   -   $-      
Vested and settled   (63,168)  $7.39      
Forfeited and cancelled   (8,809)  $7.11      
Outstanding at March 31, 2024   121,772   $5.33    0.26 

 

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Activity in RSUs during the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and related balances outstanding as of that date are reflected below:

 

   Number of
Shares
  

Weighted
Average

Grant date

Fair Value

  

Weighted
Average
Remaining Contract
Term

(# years)

 
Outstanding at June 30, 2022   304,221   $6.06      
Granted   5,034   $2.70      
Vested and settled   (32,248)  $3.49      
Forfeited and cancelled   (63,619)  $6.53      
Outstanding at March 31, 2023   213,388   $5.90    0.89 

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

On March 6, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2023 ESPP”), and on April 20, 2023, the 2023 ESPP was approved by the Company’s stockholders. The 2023 ESPP enables eligible employees of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (a “Participating Subsidiary”) to use payroll deductions to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock and acquire an ownership interest in the Company. The maximum aggregate number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock that have been reserved as authorized for the grant of options under the 2023 ESPP is 350,000 shares, subject to adjustment as provided for in the 2023 ESPP. Participation in the 2023 ESPP is voluntary and is limited to eligible employees (as such term is defined in the 2023 ESPP) of the Company or a Participating Subsidiary who (i) has been employed by the Company or a Participating Subsidiary for at least 90 days and (ii) is customarily employed for at least twenty (20) hours per week and more than five (5) months in any calendar year. Each eligible employee may authorize payroll deductions of 1-15% of the eligible employee’s compensation on each pay day to be used to purchase up to 1,500 shares of Common Stock for the employee’s account occurring during an offering period. The 2023 ESPP has a term of ten (10) years commencing on April 20, 2023, the date of approval by the Company’s stockholders, unless otherwise earlier terminated.

 

On March 28, 2024, participants in the 2023 ESPP purchased an aggregate total of 37,543 shares of common stock at a price equal to 85% of $3.30, which was the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the offering date pursuant to the provisions of the 2023 ESPP. At March 31, 2024, 312,457 shares of the Company’s common stock were available for future grants under the 2023 ESPP.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 represents the estimated fair value of stock options and RSUs at the time of grant amortized under the straight-line method over the expected vesting period and reduced for estimated forfeitures of options and RSUs. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from original estimates. At March 31, 2024, the aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options was approximately $123,000.

 

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense for employee and non-employee stock option and RSU grants:

 

   2024   2023   2024   2023 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Research and development  $35,000   $48,000   $175,000   $117,000 
Selling and administrative   528,000    187,000    1,058,000    422,000 
Total stock-based compensation expense  $563,000   $235,000   $1,233,000   $539,000 

 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock options. The fair value of stock options was measured at the grant date using the assumptions (annualized percentages) in the table below:

 

   Nine Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
Expected volatility   116.15%   90.12%
Risk free interest rate   4.86%   4.21%
Forfeiture rate   20%   20%
Dividend yield   0%   0%
Expected term (years)   6.00    6.25 

 

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At March 31, 2024, the unamortized stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding stock options and RSUs was approximately $3,025,000 and $157,000, respectively, and these amounts are expected to be expensed over the weighted-average remaining recognition period of 1.73 years and 0.51 years, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 - CONCENTRATIONS

 

Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and unsecured trade accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash balances in bank deposit accounts at a California commercial bank. The Company’s cash balance at this institution is secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. As of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the cash balance was approximately $1,250,000 and $2,379,000, respectively.

 

The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Management believes that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to its cash.

 

Customer Concentrations

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had three (3) major customers that each represented more than 10% of revenues on an individual basis, and together represented approximately $7,789,000 or 54% of total revenues. During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had four (4) major customers that each represented more than 10% of revenues on an individual basis, and together represented approximately $33,161,000 or 70% of total revenues.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had three (3) major customers that each represented more than 10% of revenues on an individual basis, and together represented approximately $10,409,000 or 69% of total revenues. During the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had three (3) major customers that each represented more than 10% of revenues on an individual basis, and together represented approximately $32,745,000 or 65% of total revenues.

 

Suppliers/Vendor Concentrations

 

The Company obtains several components and supplies included in its products from a group of suppliers. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had one (1) supplier that accounted for more than 10% of total purchases and represented approximately $3,542,000 or 28% of total purchases. During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company had one (1) supplier that accounted for more than 10% of total purchases and represented approximately $11,510,000 or 30% of total purchases.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had one (1) supplier that accounted for more than 10% of total purchases and represented approximately $5,290,000 or 37% of total purchases. During the nine months ended March 31, 2023, the Company had one (1) supplier that accounted for more than 10% of total purchases and represented approximately $14,439,000 or 32% of total purchases.

 

NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm the Company’s business. The Company is not aware of any material legal proceedings currently pending or expected against the Company.

 

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Operating Leases

 

On April 25, 2019 the Company signed a Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease (“Lease”) with Accutek to rent approximately 45,600 square feet of industrial space at 2685 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, California. The Lease has an initial term of seven years and four months and commenced on or about June 28, 2019. The lease contains an option to extend the term for two periods of 24 months each, and the right of first refusal to lease an additional 15,300 square feet. The monthly rental rate was $42,400 for the first 12 months, escalating at 3% each year.

 

On February 26, 2020, the Company entered into the First Amendment to Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease dated April 25, 2019 (the “Amendment”) with Accutek to rent an additional 16,309 rentable square feet of space plus a residential unit of approximately 1,230 rentable square feet (for a total of approximately 17,539 rentable square feet). The lease for the additional space commenced 30 days following the occupancy date of the additional space and will terminate concurrently with the term of the original lease, which expires on November 20, 2026. The base rent for the additional space is the same rate as the space rented under the terms of the original lease, $0.93 per rentable square foot (subject to 3% annual increase). In connection with the Amendment, the Company purchased certain existing office furniture for a total purchase price of $8,300.

 

On December 16, 2022 the Company signed a Lease Agreement with MM Parker Court Associates, LLC to rent approximately 4,892 square feet of office space at Building 1959 Parker Court, Suite E, Atlanta, Georgia. The Lease has an initial term of five years and three months and commenced on or about February 1, 2023. The monthly rental rate was approximately $2,300 for the first 6 months, and $4,700 for months 7 to 12, escalating at 5% each year.

 

Total rent expense was approximately $235,000 and $223,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total rent expense was approximately $708,000 and $662,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Finance Leases

 

The Company’s leased properties as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

Lease Date  Property Leased  Lease Term (months)   Commencement Date  Monthly Lease Payment(1) 
               
9/2/2022  Vehicle   60   9/10/2022  $1,100 
10/17/2022  Manufacturing equipment   36   10/17/2022  $5,500 
1/24/2023  Manufacturing equipment   36   1/24/2023  $6,700 
3/2/2023  Manufacturing equipment   36   3/2/2023  $1,000 

 

(1) Excludes sales tax and other fees.

 

Lease costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective lease terms. Depreciation expense related to leased assets was approximately $38,000 and $30,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense related to leased assets was approximately $115,000 and $47,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Interest expense on leased liabilities was approximately $7,000 and $8,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Interest expense on leased liabilities was approximately $20,000 and $13,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

The Future Minimum Lease Payments as of March 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

   Operating
Leases
  

Finance

Leases

 
Year Ending June 30,          
2024 (remaining three months)  $215,000   $43,000 
2025   883,000    173,000 
2026   910,000    85,000 
2027   433,000    15,000 
2028   64,000    21,000 
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments   2,505,000    337,000 
           
Less: discount   (282,000)   (31,000)
Total lease liability  $2,223,000   $306,000 

 

NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Grant of Restricted Stock Units to Non-Executive Directors

 

On April 18, 2024, the Company’s four non-executive directors were granted RSUs covering a total of 68,228 shares of common stock under the 2014 Plan and 2021 Plan, with each receiving 17,057 RSUs based on aggregate grant date value of $80,000 divided by $4.69 per share. The RSUs will all vest on April 18, 2025 in accordance to the vesting service criteria.

 

Waiver to Loan and Security Agreement with Gibraltar Business Capital

 

The Company notified GBC of a certain event of default with respect to the Company’s anticipated failure to maintain the EBITDA covenant for the trailing three (3) month period ended April 30, 2024, or Default. On May 8, 2024, the Company received a Waiver, which waived the Default, subject to satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) receipt of a counterpart of the Waiver duly executed by the Company; (ii) receipt of the waiver fee of $20,000; (iii) receipt of the representations and warranties from the Company that after giving effect to the Waiver, the representations and warranties contained in the Agreement, the Waiver and the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct; and (iv) after giving effect to the Waiver, no additional event of default shall have occurred and be continuing on and as of the effective date of the Waiver.

 

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion provides information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim condensed consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

 

Business Overview

 

We design, develop, manufacture, and sell a portfolio of advanced lithium-ion energy storage solutions for electrification of a range of industrial commercial sectors which include material handling, airport ground support equipment (“GSE”), and other commercial and industrial applications. We focus on providing lithium-ion products and service to large fleets of Fortune 500 customers. We believe our mobile and stationary energy storage solutions provide our customers a reliable, high performing, cost effective, and more environmentally friendly alternative as compared to traditional lead acid and propane-based solutions. Our modular and scalable design allows different configurations of lithium-ion battery packs to be paired with our proprietary wireless battery management system to provide the level of energy storage required and “state of the art” real time monitoring of pack performance. We believe that the increasing demand for lithium-ion energy storage solutions and more environmentally friendly energy alternatives from commercial and industrial users should continue to drive our revenue growth.

 

Our long-term strategy is to meet the rapidly growing demand for lithium-ion energy solutions and to be the supplier of choice, targeting large companies having energy storage needs. We have established selling relationships with OEMs and customers with large fleets of forklifts and GSEs. We intend to reach this goal by investing in research and development to expand our technology and product mix, our sales and marketing efforts, by improving our customer support efforts, and by continuing our efforts to improve production capacity and efficiencies. Our research and development efforts will continue to focus on providing adaptable, reliable and cost-effective energy storage solutions to improve asset management for our customers. We have filed three new patents on advanced technology related to lithium-ion battery packs. The technology behind these pending patents is designed to:

 

  increase battery life by optimizing the charging cycle,
  give users a better understanding of the health of their battery in use, and
  apply artificial intelligence to predictively balance the cells for optimal performance.

 

Our largest sector of penetration thus far has been the material handling sector which we believe is a multi-billion dollar addressable market. We believe the sector will provide us with an opportunity to grow our business as we enhance our product mix and service levels and grow our sales to large fleets of forklifts and GSEs. Applications of our modular packs for other industrial and commercial uses, such as solar energy storage, are providing additional growth opportunities. We intend to continue to expand our supply chain and customer partnerships and seek further partnerships and/or acquisitions that provide synergy to meeting our growth and “building scale” objectives.

 

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The following table summarizes the new orders, shipments, and backlog activities for the last six (6) fiscal quarters:

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended  Beginning Backlog   New Orders   Shipments   Ending Backlog 
December 31, 2022  $26,858,000   $20,652,000   $17,158,000   $30,352,000 
March 31, 2023  $30,352,000   $9,751,000   $15,087,000   $25,016,000 
June 30, 2023  $25,016,000   $19,780,000   $16,252,000   $28,544,000 
September 30, 2023  $28,544,000   $8,102,000   $14,797,000   $21,849,000 
December 31, 2023  $21,849,000   $26,552,000   $18,344,000   $30,057,000 
March 31, 2024  $30,057,000   $4,030,000   $14,457,000   $19,630,000 

 

“Backlog” represents the amount of anticipated revenues, at a given point in time, we may recognize in the future from existing contractual orders with customers that are in progress and have not yet shipped. Backlog values may not be indicative of future operating results as orders may be cancelled, modified or otherwise altered by customers. In addition, our ability to realize revenue from our backlog will be dependent on the delivery of key parts from our suppliers and our ability to manufacture and ship our products to customers in a timely manner. There can be no assurance that outstanding customer orders will be fulfilled as expected and that our backlog will result in future revenues.

 

As of May 6, 2024, our order backlog was approximately $18.5 million and, in part, reflects current delays in orders of new forklifts due to a general slowing of capital spending by our customers.

 

Business Updates

 

We have recently experienced some delays in new orders of our energy storage solutions due to corresponding deferrals of new forklift purchases mainly caused by lower capital spending in the market sector that we serve and interest rate variability affecting selected large customer fleets. While we have had very few cancellations of existing purchase orders, some customers have revised their order terms to the July – December 2024 period. Causal rationale for delays is speculative and not definitive, but some customer feedback indicates concerns over the economy and the uncertainty of interest rates. The impact of order deferrals has required additional selling strategies to support our targeted sales trajectory.

 

We have seen improvements in our sourcing and purchasing activity, reflecting our efforts to expand and optimize our vendor strategy. Additional improvements include more secondary sources to minimize stock-outs, lower costs from increasing sources, and controlled delivery times, as evidenced in our maintaining inventory levels. With strategic supply chain and profitability improvement initiatives, lower costs and higher volume purchasing, we are targeting gross margin improvement to continue. We are highly focused on expanding sales and marketing initiatives to secure new customer relationships and support continued migration to lithium of current customers. We recently have added our second tier one OEM private label program to supplement our strong OEM relationships and approvals. We are also working with our distribution network to expand customer acquisition with direct-to-customer initiatives.

 

Recent Corporate Developments

 

The Company notified GBC of a certain event of default with respect to the Company’s anticipated failure to maintain the EBITDA covenant for the trailing three (3) month period ended April 30, 2024 (the “Default”). On May 8, 2024, the Company received a waiver to the Loan and Security Agreement with GBC dated July 28, 2023, as amended (the “Agreement”), which waived the Default, subject to satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) receipt of a counterpart of the Waiver duly executed by the Company; (ii) receipt of the waiver fee of $20,000; (iii) receipt of the representations and warranties from the Company that after giving effect to the Waiver, the representations and warranties contained in the Agreement, the Waiver and the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) shall be true and correct; and (iv) after giving effect to the Waiver, additional or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing on and as of the effective date of the Waiver. The Company is working with GBC to modify the financial covenants in the Agreement to prevent future defaults.

 

Segment and Related Information

 

We operate as a single reportable segment.

 

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

The following table represents our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
   $  

% of

Revenues

   $  

% of

Revenues

 
                 
Revenues  $14,457,000    100%  $15,087,000    100%
Cost of sales   10,067,000    70%   10,368,000    69%
Gross profit   4,390,000    30%   4,719,000    31%
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and administrative   5,311,000    36%   4,724,000    31%
Research and development   1,286,000    9%   1,182,000    8%
Total operating expenses   6,597,000    45%   5,906,000    39%
                     
Operating loss   (2,207,000)   -15%   (1,187,000)   -8%
                     
Interest income (expense), net   (433,000)   -3%   (258,000)   -2%
                     
Net loss  $(2,640,000)   -18%  $(1,445,000)   -10%

 

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Revenues

 

Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $630,000 or 4% to $14,457,000, compared to $15,087,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to lower capital spending in the market sectors that we serve resulting in shipments of fewer units during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, partially offset by price increases for certain energy storage units.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $301,000 or 3% to $10,067,000 compared to $10,368,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in cost of sales was directly associated with a decrease in units of energy storage packs sold during the current quarter, and lower average cost of sales per unit achieved during the current quarter as a result of our product cost improvement initiatives, offset by higher warranty costs. Cost of sales as a percent of revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 was 70%, an increase of only 1 percentage point compared to 69% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 decreased by $329,000 or 7%, to $4,390,000 compared to $4,719,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The gross profit margin (gross profit as a percent of revenues) decreased to 30% for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 compared to 31% for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Gross profit margin decreased nominally by 100 basis points as a result of higher warranty expense during the current quarter, partially offset by lower average cost of sales per unit achieved during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 as a result of our product cost improvement initiatives.

 

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 increased by $587,000 or 12%, to $5,311,000 compared to $4,724,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher staff related expenses including certain severance expenses and increases in stock-based compensation, recruiting expenses, outbound shipping costs, and professional service fees, partially offset by decreases in sales commissions, D&O insurance expense, travel expense, and depreciation expense.

 

Research and Development Expense

 

Research and development expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 increased by $104,000 or 9%, to $1,286,000 compared to $1,182,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. Such expenses consisted primarily of materials, supplies, salaries and personnel related expenses, product testing, consulting, and other expenses associated with revisions to existing product designs and new product development. The increase in research and development expense was primarily due to higher staff related expense including severance expense, stock-based compensation, travel expense, and general research and development costs, partially offset by a decrease in equipment rental fees.

 

Interest Expense, net

 

Interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 increased by $175,000 or 68% to $433,000 compared to $258,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily related to higher balances outstanding under our credit facility. The interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included amortization of debt issuance costs related to our existing credit facility of $41,000 and $20,000, respectively. In addition, approximately $23,000 of other financing costs were included in interest expense during the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

 

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Net Loss

 

Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 increased by $1,195,000 or 83%, to $2,640,000 as compared to $1,445,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to decreased gross profit, and increases in operating expenses and interest expense.

 

The following table represents our unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

 

   Nine Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
   $  

% of

Revenues

   $  

% of

Revenues

 
                 
Revenues  $47,598,000    100%  $50,085,000    100%
Cost of sales   33,229,000    70%   37,310,000    74%
Gross profit   14,369,000    30%   12,775,000    26%
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Selling and administrative   14,629,000    31%   13,510,000    28%
Research and development   4,021,000    8%   3,567,000    7%
Total operating expenses   18,650,000    39%   17,077,000    35%
                     
Operating loss   (4,281,000)   -9%   (4,302,000)   -9%
                     
Other income   -    0%   8,000    0%
Interest income (expense), net   (1,285,000)   -3%   (971,000)   -2%
                     
Net loss  $(5,566,000)   -12%  $(5,265,000)   -11%

 

Revenues

 

Revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $2,487,000 or 5% to $47,598,000, compared to $50,085,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues was due to lower capital spending in the market sectors that we serve resulting in shipments of fewer units during this fiscal year and a larger mix of lower capacity models.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $4,081,000 or 11% to $33,229,000 compared to $37,310,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in cost of sales was directly associated with fewer units sold due to delays in the delivery and ordering of forklifts, partially offset by lower average cost of sales per unit achieved during the current period as a result of our product cost improvement initiatives. Cost of sales as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 was 70%, an improvement of 4 percentage points compared to 74% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $1,594,000 or 11%, to $14,369,000, compared to $12,775,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The gross profit margin (gross profit as a percent of revenues) increased to 30% for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 26% for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Gross profit margin improved by 400 basis points as a result of lower average cost of sales per unit achieved during the nine months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of our gross margin improvement initiatives, partially offset by a revenue decrease during the period.

 

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Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling and administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $1,119,000 or 8%, to $14,629,000, compared to $13,510,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to higher staff related expenses, including certain severance expenses and increases in stock-based compensation, recruiting costs, professional service fees, depreciation expense, public relation costs, and travel expense, partially offset by decreases in sales commissions, D&O insurance expense, sales and marketing expenses, and consulting fees.

 

Research and Development Expense

 

Research and development expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $454,000 or 13%, to $4,021,000 compared to $3,567,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. Such expenses consisted primarily of materials, supplies, salaries and personnel related expenses, product testing, consulting, and other expenses associated with revisions to new product development and existing product designs. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to higher staff related expenses, partially offset by decreases in equipment rental fees and general research and development costs.

 

Interest Expense, net

 

Interest expense, net for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $314,000 or 32% to $1,285,000 compared to $971,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily related to higher balances outstanding under our credit facilities. The interest expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 included additional interest expense of $175,000 and $445,000, respectively, representing the amortization of debt issuance costs related to our existing credit facilities. In addition, approximately $87,000 of other financing costs were included in interest expense during the nine months ended March 31, 2024.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 increased by $301,000 or 6%, to $5,566,000 as compared to $5,265,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to increased gross profit, offset by increases in operating expenses and interest expense.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by taking net income and adding back the expenses related to interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation, each of which has been calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1,380,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 an increase of $704,000 compared to a loss of $676,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of approximately $2,261,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and improved by $847,000 from a loss of $3,108,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA, when viewed with our results under GAAP and the accompanying reconciliations, provides useful information about our period-over-period results. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because management believes it provides additional information with respect to the performance of our fundamental business activities and is also frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of comparable companies. We also rely on Adjusted EBITDA as a primary measure to review and assess the operating performance of our company and our management team.

 

As Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, it should not be construed as a substitute for EBITDA and net income (loss) (as determined in accordance with GAAP) for the purpose of analyzing our operating performance or financial position.

 

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A reconciliation of our Adjusted EBITDA to net loss is included in the table below:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31,   Nine Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net loss  $(2,640,000)  $(1,445,000)  $(5,566,000)  $(5,265,000)
Add/Subtract:                    
Interest, net   433,000    258,000    1,285,000    971,000 
Depreciation and amortization   264,000    276,000    787,000    647,000 
EBITDA   (1,943,000)   (911,000)   (3,494,000)   (3,647,000)
Add/Subtract:                    
Stock-based compensation   563,000    235,000    1,233,000    539,000 
Adjusted EBITDA  $(1,380,000)  $(676,000)  $(2,261,000)  $(3,108,000)

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Overview

 

For the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company generated negative cash flows from operations of $4.3 million. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $94.1 million. To date, our business has not generated sufficient cash to fund our operations. However, given our existing backlog, we anticipate that revenue growth coupled with improvement in our gross margin and lower operating expenses will move us closer to profitability and improve our cash flow. Our gross margin improvement plan includes, but is not limited to, efforts to reduce product costs while increasing the price of our products for new orders. We have received new orders during the twelve (12) months period ended March 31, 2024, of approximately $58.5 million.

 

As of March 31, 2024, we have an existing cash balance of $1.3 million, the $2.4 million available under our $16.0 million GBC Credit Facility subject to borrowing base limitations, and the $2.0 million available from Cleveland Capital under our 2023 Subordinated LOC. However, if the Company continues the covenant non-compliance that was experienced for the trailing three (3) month period ended April 30, 2024, or the revised covenants set by GBC will not be met, there may not be additional funds available under the GBC LOC. (See Note 2 – Going Concern).

 

Cash Flows

 

Cash Flow Summary

 

  

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

 
   2024   2023 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  $(4,274,000)  $(5,197,000)
Net cash used in investing activities   (588,000)   (745,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities   3,733,000    6,247,000 
Net change in cash  $(1,129,000)  $305,000 

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $4,274,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $5,197,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, primarily reflecting increases in working capital requirements. The primary usages of cash for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 were the net loss of $5,566,000 and increases in accounts receivable, inventory, and other assets and decreases in office lease payable and customer deposits, that were partially offset by non-cash operating costs, and increases in accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, and accrued interest. The primary usages of cash for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 were the net loss of $5,265,000 and increases in accounts receivable, and inventory, and decreases in deferred revenue, customer deposits and office lease payable, that were partially offset by non-cash operating costs, and increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a decrease in other assets.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $588,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of the costs of internal software development and other capital equipment.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $745,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023 and consisted primarily of the costs of internal software development and other capital equipment.

 

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Financing Activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3,733,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2024, which primarily consisted of $3,733,000 in net borrowing under the GBC Credit Facility and SVB Credit Facility, $110,000 proceeds from issuance of common stock, partially offset by payments of financed leases of $110,000.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $6,247,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2023, which primarily consisted of $5,602,000 in net borrowing under the working capital line of credit, and $697,000 in net proceeds from sales of common stock under our ATM offering.

 

Future Liquidity Needs

 

We have evaluated our expected cash requirements over the next twelve (12) months, which include, but are not limited to, investments in additional sales and marketing and research and development, capital expenditures, and working capital requirements and have determined that our existing cash resources are not sufficient to meet our anticipated needs during the next twelve (12) months, from the filing of this quarterly report, and that additional financing is required to support current operations.

 

As of May 6, 2024, we had a cash balance of $1.7 million, funding available under our GBC Credit Facility under which up to $3.2 million is currently available, subject to borrowing base limitations, and funds available under our 2023 Subordinated LOC of up to $2.0 million. Our operations have relied on our ability to successfully maintain and draw on our credit facilities. In light of the recent Default under the GBC Credit Facility, we are working with GBC to modify the financial covenants in Agreement to prevent future defaults. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to modify the terms in a manner that is favorable to us. If we are unable to modify the terms or otherwise meet the conditions provided in the Agreement, the funds may not be available to us.

 

Our ability to draw funds from the GBC Credit Facility is subject to certain restrictions, covenants and borrowing base limitations. If we are unable to modify the terms or otherwise meet the conditions provided in the loan documents, the funds may not be available to us. In addition, the Company’s operations have been impacted by delays in new orders of its energy storage solutions due to corresponding deferrals of new forklift purchases mainly caused by lower capital spending in the market sector that we serve and interest rate variability affecting selected large customer fleets which have impacted its ability to meet projected revenue targets and generate cash from operations. Further, these events have placed pressure on the Company’s cash resources and raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months following the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q .

 

Furthermore, should there be any delays in the receipts of key component parts, due in part to supply change disruptions, our ability to fulfill the backlog of sales orders will be negatively impacted resulting in lower availability of cash resources from operations. In that event, we may be required to raise additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities. If such funds are not available when required, management will be required to curtail investments in new product development, which may have a material adverse effect on future cash flows and results of operations and the Company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern.

 

In the event we are required to obtain additional funds, there is no guarantee that additional funds will be available on a timely basis or on acceptable terms. To the extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, our stockholders may experience additional dilution and such financing may involve restrictive covenants.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Information with respect to our critical accounting policies which we believe could have the most significant effect on our reported results and require subjective or complex judgments by management is contained in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 filed with the SEC on September 21, 2023.

 

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this item.

 

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ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and subsequent guidance prepared by the Commission specifically for smaller public companies as of March 31, 2024. Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2024 due to previously identified material weaknesses as a result of not having sufficient personnel resources with technical accounting expertise related to certain aspects of the financial reporting process. Management engaged a financial consultant during the quarter ended March 31, 2024 with extensive technical accounting expertise in order to provide the technical advice needed. Management has also strengthened the Company’s financial expertise by recently hiring an experienced chief financial officer in early March 2024. Management believes that such staff and consultant additions have improved our internal control over financial reporting and has moved us towards remediating previously identified material weaknesses.

 

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurances with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Additionally, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

As described in the Company’s 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and based on such assessment, management concluded that as of June 30, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective due to an identified material weakness as a result of not having sufficient personnel resources with technical accounting expertise related to certain aspects of the financial reporting process. We plan to continue to assess our internal controls and control procedures and intend to take further action as necessary or appropriate to address any other matters we identify or are brought to our attention.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Except as discussed above, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these, or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. To the best knowledge of management, there are no material legal proceedings pending against the Company.

 

ITEM 1A - RISK FACTORS

 

An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks set forth in the section captioned “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2023, before making an investment decision. If any of the risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. You should read the section captioned “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” above for a discussion of what types of statements are forward-looking statements, as well as the significance of such statements in the context of this report.

 

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ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION

 

The Company notified GBC of a certain event of default with respect to the Company’s anticipated failure to maintain the EBITDA covenant for the trailing three (3) month period ended April 30, 2024 (the “Default”). On May 8, 2024, the Company received a waiver to the Loan and Security Agreement with GBC dated July 28, 2023, as amended (the “Agreement”), which waived the Default, subject to satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) receipt of a counterpart of the Waiver duly executed by the Company; (ii) receipt of the waiver fee of $20,000; (iii) receipt of the representations and warranties from the Company that after giving effect to the Waiver, the representations and warranties contained in the Agreement, the Waiver and the other Loan Documents (as defined in the Agreement) shall be true and correct; (iv) after giving effect to the Waiver, no additional event of default shall have occurred and be continuing on and as of the effective date of the Waiver.

 

ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report.

 

Exhibit No.   Description

10.1

 

Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Security Agreement (GBC). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2024

10.2   Form of Separation and Release Agreement (Charles Scheiwe). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.
10.3   Form of Consulting Agreement (Charles Scheiwe). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.
10.4   Employment Agreement (Kevin S. Royal). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.
10.5*   Waiver Agreement dated May 8, 2024
31.1*   Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
31.2*   Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.1*   Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
32.2*   Certifications of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
101.INS   Inline XBRL Instance Document- the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document*
101.SCH   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LAB   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101)

 

* Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Flux Power Holdings, Inc.
     
Date: May 13, 2024 By: /s/ Ronald F. Dutt
    Ronald F. Dutt
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
  By: /s/ Kevin Royal
    Kevin Royal
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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