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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended - December 31, 2012

OR

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

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-30392

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
 (Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Florida

13-4172059

State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization

Identification No.)

200 PROGRESS DRIVE, MONTGOMERVILLE, PA, 18936
 (Address of principal executive offices, including postal code.)

(905) 695-4142 and (215) 699-0730
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT:

NONE

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT:

COMMON STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE
 (Title of class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. YES [  ] NO [X]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. YES [  ] NO [X]

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 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES [X] NO [  ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (ss. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [  ]

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

 

 

 


 
 

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [  ] NO [X]

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $ 1,289,791 as of December 31, 2012 based upon the closing sale price reported for such date. Shares of Common Stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the registrant.

There were 228,213,143 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of March 19, 2013.

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INDEX

 

PAGE NO.

 

PART I

 

ITEM 1

Business

3

 

ITEM 1A

Risk Factors

9

 

ITEM 1B

Unresolved Staff Comments

12

 

ITEM 2

Properties

13

 

ITEM 3

Legal Proceedings

13

 

ITEM 4

Mine Safety Disclosures

13

 

PART II

 

ITEM 5

Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

14

 

ITEM 6

Selected Financial Data

15

 

ITEM 7

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

15

 

ITEM 7A

Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

20

 

ITEM 8

Financial Statements and Supplemental Data

F-1 thru F-18

 

ITEM 9

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

38

 

ITEM 9A

Controls and Procedures

38

 

ITEM 9B

Other Information

38

 

PART III

 

ITEM 10

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

39

 

ITEM 11

Executive Compensation

42

 

ITEM 12

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management And Related Stockholder Matters

46

 

ITEM 13

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

49

 

ITEM 14

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

49

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule

50

 

Signatures

 

51

       

 

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PART I

This Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of the Company. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any modifications or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company cautions investors that actual financial and operating results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "may," "plan," and similar expressions, as they relate to Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc., ("ESW" or the "Company") or ESW's management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect ESW's current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned. ESW assumes no obligations and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by ESW which attempts to advise interested parties of the factors that affect ESW's business, including without limitation the disclosures made under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis" and under the caption "Risk Factors" included herein.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. ("ESW", "ESW Group®" or the "Company") is a publicly traded Florida corporation formed in 1987 in the State of Florida. ESW is focuses on the medium duty and heavy duty diesel engine market for on-road and off-road vehicles as well as the utility engine, mining, marine, locomotive and military industries. ESW offers engine and after treatment emissions verification testing and certification services. ESW's common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB, which is part of the OTC Market Group's quotation system under the symbol (ESWW).

The "ESW Group®" trade name is being used to identify the Company's potential participation in business opportunities outside its traditional focus of engine emissions controls.

ESW operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries:

ESW America Inc. (“ESWA” or “ESW America”), a Delaware corporation, is ESW's emissions testing services division. ESW America houses ESW's engine emissions testing laboratory and certification services. ESW America is capable of performing engine emissions verification test protocols for the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and the Mine Safety and Health Administration ("MSHA"). ESW America's capabilities include certification and verification of internal combustion and compression engines ranging from 5 to 600 horsepower as well as vehicle chassis (up to 1000 horsepower) and motorcycle / ATV testing capabilities. ESW America is a fully compliant ISO 9001:2008 certified laboratory testing facility.

Technology Fabricators Inc. (“TFI”), a Delaware corporation, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ESW, serves as a fabrication, substrate and ThermaCat system manufacturing facility. TFI started active operations in October 2011.

ESW Canada Inc. (“ESWC” or “ESW Canada”), an Ontario corporation, houses ESW Group’s Canadian operations including research and development for ESW's catalytic product lines.

ESW Technologies Inc. (“ESWT”), a Delaware corporation, holds ESW's intellectual property, and/or rights to the same.

ESW is a developer of diesel emissions technology solutions, advancing emissions reduction technology by commercializing leading edge proprietary catalytic emission conversion, control and support products and technologies. ESW's key technologies and products are detailed below and are suited to the stringent global emissions regulations being implemented. Among the key products are ESW's ThermaCat and XtrmCat diesel emissions control technologies. ESW also manufactures military technologies including the StlthCat and Scat-IR-Shield exhaust shielding technology employed on U.S. Marine Light Armored Vehicles.

ESW is focused on the retrofit opportunities available in North America. ESW has successfully expanded coverage of the North American market by making continuous improvements to its distributor base. ESW has 33 distributors and 1 servicing distributor as of December 31, 2012. ESW's current distribution network allows the Company to position and support its technologies in key markets spanning from California to New York. ESW continues to focus on growing its "share of wallet" within its existing distributor base, as well as expanding its distributor network across North America, and will opportunistically expand into markets outside of North America if deemed to be accretive in the short term to the Company.

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INDUSTRY TRENDS

Emissions regulations for mobile diesel engines in the major markets of North America, Europe and Asia have continued to tighten and are now 40% to 90% lower than previous regulations. Regulations in effect in the United States of America, Europe and in Asia are expected to reduce the emissions level for new mobile diesel engines from 85% to 99% of the levels mandated in the mid-1980s. While much of the regulatory pressure and resulting action from engine manufacturers has focused on reducing emissions from new engines, there is increasing focus and concern over pollution from existing diesel engines, many of which have 20- to 30-year life cycles. The EPA has estimated that in the U.S. alone there are approximately 11 million diesel powered vehicles which need to be retrofitted over the next ten years. ESW's future performance and growth at the present time is directly related to this trend within the global market.

In the U.S., the EPA, CARB and MSHA continue to place great emphasis on compliance with emission reduction standards. The identification of diesel particulate matter ("PM") as a toxic air contaminant in 1998 led CARB to adopt the Risk Reduction Plan to Reduce Particulate Matter Emissions from Diesel-fueled Engines and Vehicles (Plan) in September 2000. Since 2008, EPA has funded nearly 60,000 pieces of clean diesel technology through the National Clean Diesel Campaign. These technologies include emissions and idle control devices, aerodynamic equipment, engine and vehicle replacements, and alternative fuel options. The projects meet critical local air quality needs by deploying both proven and emerging technologies much earlier than would otherwise occur.

The cost of meeting emission regulations, retrofit and replacement projects in the U.S. is estimated to be approximately $7 billion dollars as published in the National Clean Diesel Campaign Fact Sheet (Source: EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign Fact Sheet). CARB estimates retrofits and engine replacements for approximately 420,000 trucks and buses registered in California as well as those transiting California roadways from other states and countries. As of today, 16 U.S. states have committed to voluntarily adopt California's stricter regulations to control greenhouse gas emissions.

Over the last five years, the EPA has brought forward a number of very successful innovative programs all designed to reduce emissions from diesel fleets. In conjunction with state and local governments, public interest groups and industry partners, the EPA has established a goal of reducing emissions from the over 11 million diesel engines in the existing fleets by 2014. The EPA offers numerous programs in order to provide technical and financial assistance to stakeholders interested in reducing their fleets' emissions effectively and efficiently.

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Program (known as "DERA") was created under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This gave the EPA new grant and loan authority for promoting diesel emission reductions and authorized appropriations to the EPA of up to $200 million per year for fiscal years 2007 through 2011. In January 2011, the U.S. government successfully reauthorized the DERA for five more years. In January 2010, legislation was passed reauthorizing DERA grants to eligible entities for projects that reduce emissions from existing diesel engines. The bill, passed by the Senate on authorizes up to $100 million annually for fiscal years 2012 through 2016 and allows for new types of funding mechanisms. $29.9 million was appropriated by Congress for fiscal 2012. This will continue the legislation's important environmental and economic benefits for the U.S. Passage of the DERA reauthorization will play a major role in the U.S.'s effort to expand clean air initiatives. In its first five years, DERA has proven to be one of the nation's most successful clean air programs. In addition, DERA has provided an average of $20 worth of environmental and health benefits for every $1 spent.

The EPA and CARB programs are accelerating the activities toward creation of active markets for diesel emissions reduction technologies and products in the U.S. These markets include retrofit applications in on- and off-road segments, as well as for stationary power generation and marine and rail applications. Thus, the market for diesel emissions reduction technologies and products is still evolving. We expect continued demand for diesel emissions reduction technologies and products for the diesel engine market, owners of existing fleets of diesel-powered vehicles, and expanding requirements from the off-road, marine and railroad sectors. It is an essential requirement of the U.S. retrofit market that emissions control products and systems are verified under the EPA and/or CARB protocols to qualify for credits within the EPA and/or CARB programs. Funding for these emissions control products and systems is generally limited to those products and technologies that have already been verified. ESW has CARB Level III + product verifications that allow ESW to sell to customers with access to governmental funding for retrofit programs.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

ESW's focus is to be a leading player in the environmental emissions market by providing leading-edge catalyst technology as well as best-in-class engine, motorcycle / ATV and vehicle emissions testing services. The Company's strategy is centered on identifying and deploying resources against its "sweet-spot" products, where ESW has identified its core competencies and differentiation in the marketplace. ESW's core geography focus is North America, and will opportunistically explore business development opportunities in other markets if accretive to the Company in the short term. By focusing financial, human and intellectual capital on ESW's core competencies and markets, the Company is targeting profitable growth in the short term and value creation for its shareholders over the long term.

ESW is executing on the following items to succeed in its business strategy:

Increase the revenue and margin opportunities from its catalyst product line by identifying and focusing resources on its "sweet-spots".

Expand its North American distribution network and increase its "share of wallet" with the funding agencies.

Seek complementary partnerships that provide growth opportunities for its core businesses.

Invest in new product and process technologies to broaden its array of products available to distributors and end-users.

                

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Act as a trusted emissions solution provider to regulators and clients.

Capitalize on ESW America's unique geographical presence and perform engine emissions verification test protocols to provide value-added services in the testing verification /certification for ESW as well as third party products.

Implement a continuous improvement and performance based culture, focused on identifying product design improvements, streamlining processes and optimizing manufacturing capabilities.

Focus on delivering exceptional product quality and customer service.

PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND THEIR MARKETS:

ESW's woven stainless steel wire mesh catalytic converter substrate forms the basis of ESW's product lines. This key component can be produced in almost any size and shape. The wire mesh substrate creates a turbulent environment, which increases catalytic activity, and when manufactured for diesel applications, is designed to serve as a partial filter of PM, an important factor in diesel emission control. ESW's manufacturing process and chemical wash coat formula is proprietary.

THERMACAT Active Diesel Particulate Filter is an advanced Level III+ technology that provides the flexibility and pre-retrofit usability that makes the ThermaCat a seamless retrofit device for its end-users. Other competing retrofit technologies either limit the vehicles' use or required driver interaction and limit the vehicles' availability during regular or multi-shift operations. These competing solutions increase costs in manpower and vehicle management that add to the retrofit devices initial purchase price. The ThermaCat is designed to address these issues with the introduction of an exothermic based (flameless technology) that utilizes the vehicle's existing fuel supply to supplement and raise the exhaust heat so that the Diesel Particulate Filter can regenerate and continue normal operations. The system operates in the background, transparent to the vehicle operator and does not impact the vehicle's normal operations. ESW took comprehensive steps to ensure the safe operation of the ThermaCat that included meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 301S for fuel system integrity for School Buses. This included a school bus crash test that tested the integrity of the fuel system incorporated in the ThermaCat system. ESW also completed a 1,000 hour vibration test that simulated a typical 100,000 mile life cycle on rural roads. ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III+ catalyst system has obtained CARB verification for a variety of on- and off-road engine applications including exhaust gas recirculation (“EGR”) engines.

XTRMCAT is an innovative proprietary diesel oxidation catalyst designed for Electro Motive Diesel (EMD) turbocharged and roots blown engine systems. The durability and flexible characteristics enable the XtrmCat to perform within the extreme operating conditions of locomotive and marine two stroke diesel engine applications. The XtrmCat for marine applications has been certified with the U.S. EPA. XtrmCat provides reductions of PM, hydro carbons ("HC"), and carbon monoxide ("CO"), which may allow EMD engines to be rebuilt to the stringent EPA standards.

STLTHCAT incorporates the Company's proprietary catalyzed wire mesh substrate integrated into an advanced sound abatement system. The units were specifically engineered to decrease military vehicles and equipment's overall tactical signature by reducing the diesel engines black smoke (soot), eye and throat irritating noxious diesel engine emissions, temperature and sound. The StlthCat is currently employed on U.S. Military vehicles.

ESW America Inc. is ESW’s Emissions and Durability Testing Facility. ESW America performs engine emissions verification test protocols according to established EPA, CARB and MSHA standards, while providing vehicle and engine manufacturers with a wide range engine and chassis dynamometer-based durability testing. ESW America has capabilities for providing testing protocols with a broad range of fuels, including diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuels. ESW America Engine Dynamometer-based Durability Testing protocols can also help develop custom accelerated aging test schedules for emissions control technologies, or support customer-designed tests for component stress. A full range of services is offered including emissions testing, compilation and submission of applications, final issuance of the certifications, production line, and audit testing. ESW America offers customers complete testing and validation services that includes complete project management and verification management.

ESW's objective is the development and commercialization of technologies to reduce the overall emissions from diesel applications. Central to the emissions reduction market is the certification, verification and registration process established by regulatory bodies in the United States. The industry is substantially driven by higher emissions reductions targets set by Federal and state-level regulations, which led ESW to focus on the development of the ThermaCat Level III Active Diesel Particulate Filter for on/off-road, medium and heavy duty diesel engines and the XtrmCat Diesel Oxidation Catalyst for marine and rail applications. ESW achieved the ThermaCat Level III Active Diesel Particulate Filter development through verifications from CARB with product development and testing conducted at ESW's Air Testing Services division.

ESW's target markets include the following areas regulated in North America by EPA, CARB, and other state and local standards:

1. On-road vehicle sector generally comprised of on-road trucks and school buses employed with private and municipal fleets.

2. Off-road engine / vehicle sector defined as construction equipment, tractors, power generators, irrigation pumps, stationary power and others.

3. Marine sector comprising of solutions for workboat applications such as tows, ferries, dredges, tugs, and yachts, to generator sets on blue water vessels.

4. Rail sector comprising of solutions for line haul and switching, as well as passenger rail locomotive and head end power systems.

5. Mining industry, including all equipment and vehicles operating in and around a mine.

6. Military sector, including catalyst products and support technologies.

7. Engine and vehicle emissions testing services.

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DISTRIBUTION

ESW distributes its catalyst technologies through:

1. A comprehensive network of established independent distributors that actively service the emissions and retrofit market;

2. Strategic partnerships that provide a unique competitive advantage into specific markets; and

3. Direct sales leveraging ESW's sales personnel, local trade magazines and trade shows to complement distribution of its products into key markets.

Within the ATS business, ESW is currently focused on a direct sales program targeting Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM") and other companies demanding engine and vehicle emissions testing services.

COMPETITION

ESW sells into a competitive market focused on providing retrofit solutions for diesel powered engines, with the number of competitors varying by market segment. ESW competes primarily on the basis of technology, performance, price, quality, reliability, distribution, customer service, and support. ESW's competitors include companies that have deeper financial, technological, manufacturing and personnel resources. Other than other Level III+, marine and rail products that are available in the marketplace, ESW faces competition from substitute products that offer lower emissions reduction benefits or technology but are also more competitively priced and are deemed by the ultimate users as acceptable alternatives to ESW's products and services.

ESW's direct competitors in the North American on-road, off-road, and mining markets include Engine Control Systems, Donaldson, DCL, Hug, and Huss.

ESW's marine and rail products compete in the engine rebuild sector with low oil consumption kits provided by manufacturers such as EMD and other DOC technology providers such as Miratech.

ESW America faces competition from established emissions and durability testing facilities such as South West Research Institute, Intertek and TRC and smaller facilities such as Olson-Eco Logic and California Environmental Engineering.

ESW believes it can address the competitive landscape within the catalyst emissions market by providing:

Unique Substrate Technology - ESW's proprietary wire mesh substrate is very flexible in design, size, performance and overall product configuration. The high mechanical and thermally durable wire mesh technology is suitable for Diesel Oxidation Catalyst applications. The technology is cost effective and can be applied to almost any application. Traditional ceramic or metal based flow-through type technologies are typically less durable and efficient, larger in size, and are only available in pre-configured sizes and designs.

Leading edge products that are designed to have operational and technical advantages over the competition and are priced competitively in the market. The ThermaCat is an example of a product that offers technical and operational advantages over competing products.

Solution driven services - ESW does not only offer an emission control technology, but also provides a variety of tailored engineering solutions, extensive on-site and remote installation training programs, as well as project management services.

ESW America Testing Services - ESW America provides the Company with the unique ability to develop and verify new catalyst technologies developed by the Company. ESWA allows the Company to quickly react to changing regulatory requirements, as well as offer the trusted emissions results to ESW and external clients that comply with strict CARB and EPA testing standards.

ESW America differentiates itself from the competition in the air and durability testing market by continually updating its testing facilities and equipment in response to changing regulatory mandates and vehicle technology. ESW America also provides a broad set of capabilities for advanced research, engineering and testing for various aftermarket products and new technologies. In addition, ESW America is one of a small number of testing facilities located on the east coast of the United States which is capable of running tests for CARB and EPA certification and verification programs. ESW America’s location provides a logistical advantage for clients focused on the east coast of the United States.

RAW MATERIALS

The primary raw materials used to manufacture ESW’s catalyst products include, but are not limited to stainless steel, stainless steel wire, stainless steel tubing, precious metals such as platinum and palladium, particulate filters and other electronic and mechanical components.

Overall, particulate filters and precious metal coated components accounted for the most significant component of ESW's raw materials costs in 2012. ESW is exposed to fluctuating raw material prices, and is particularly exposed to price fluctuations for certain precious metals such as platinum and palladium. ESW seeks to offset raw material price fluctuations on its result of operations by passing through certain price increases, negotiating volume discounts from raw material suppliers; purchasing high-value inventory components based on committed orders; scrapping and selling steel cut-offs at the highest possible price; and implementing continuous cost reduction programs. ESW does not currently pursue a financial hedging strategy for any of its raw materials.

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ESW's results of operations could be adversely affected if steel and precious metal prices increase substantially unless the Company is successful in passing along these price increases to customers or otherwise offset these in material and/or operating costs.

Other raw materials or components purchased by ESW include electronic components, tools, fasteners, other steel and components for the Level III plus ThermaCat product, as well as a variety of custom alloy materials and chemicals, all of which are available from numerous suppliers. For ESW America Testing Services, key raw materials include fuels, rollers and other consumables.

CUSTOMERS

ESW's customers consist of established distributors focused on the emissions retrofit space and OEM engine manufacturers for the Air Testing business. ESW generated sales from 55 customers in 2012 as compared to 44 customers in fiscal year 2011. The top three customers accounted for 27.8%, 15.8% and 7.7% of revenues in 2012. In 2011, top three customers accounted for 41.2%, 15.7% and 10.6% of ESW's revenue.

ESW will continue to establish long-term relationships with new customers and foster opportunities with existing distributors. The loss of, or major reduction in business from, one or more of the major distributors could have a material adverse effect on ESW's liquidity, financial position, or results of operations

PATENT AND TRADEMARKS

ESW develops new technologies or furthers the development of existing technologies through internal research and development. Where necessary, ESW will seek access to third-party patents and/or licenses to develop new products and services aimed at the emissions and air testing markets.

Through its wholly-owned subsidiary ESW Technologies Inc., ESW holds both Canadian and U.S. patents covering catalytic converter and related technology. ESW will pursue its legal rights to the fullest extent of the law to ensure non-infringement of its established patents. However, there can be no assurance that these patents or existing or future trade secret protections that ESW pursues, will survive legal challenge, or provide meaningful levels of protection.

Additionally, ESW possesses certain registered and common law trademarks. ESW considers the goodwill associated with the trademarks to be an important part of developing product identity.

PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

ESW's customers have acquired, where necessary, engine certifications and catalyst verifications using ESW products from such authorities as the EPA, CARB, MSHA and ETV Canada for gasoline and diesel products.

In 2009 ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III Plus catalyst system was verified by CARB for a variety of on- and off-road engine applications (PM reduction greater than 85%). The ThermaCat filter system is a combined technology comprised of a chemically coated wire mesh substrate and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) combined with an electronically controlled external fuel injection component. The ThermaCat regeneration process is an electronically controlled exothermic reaction and occurs automatically during normal vehicle operation, transparent to the operator. Effective July 2012 ESW's ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus catalyst system was verified by CARB for a variety of on-road EGR engine applications. Effective December 31, 2012 ESW has demonstrated compliance with nitrogen dioxide (N02) limits using the Nonroad Transient Composite test cycle for the Company’s existing ThermaCat Active Level III Plus Diesel Particulate Filter System targeted at Off-road applications. ESW is pursuing the verification / certification of a ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus Diesel Particulate Filter System targeted at EGR off-road engines.

In August 2011, ESW's XtrmCat Kit was certified for 2 stroke, Category 2, marine engines by the EPA. The issuance of the 'remanufacturing certificate' was a significant milestone for the Company as it validates the DOC technology for the marine market sector. The Certifications are applicable to Electro-Motive Diesel (“EMD”) 710 and 645 engines. The XtrmCat can achieve Tier 0 and Tier I compliance as per 40 CFR 1042 when retrofitted to EMD 710 and 645 engines.

ESW's XtrmCat product designed for locomotive, Tier 0, turbocharged EMD 645 and 710 engines was tested at an EPA recognized facility for certification during March and April 2011 along with the marine product together with a partner company. We are exploring opportunities to obtain certifications for the aforementioned locomotive engines.

ESW's products are generally sold according to appropriate government application regulations; however, ESW does not need government approval to sell its products into unregulated markets.

 

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WARRANTY MATTERS

ESW may face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability and warranty claims in the event that its products fail to perform as expected. ESW cannot assure that it will not experience any material warranty or product liability losses in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend such claims. In addition, if any of the products are or are alleged to be defective; ESW may be required to participate in a recall involving such products. Each of ESW's customers has its own policy regarding product recalls and other product liability actions relating to its suppliers. CARB verified products require ESW to provide specific warranties and warranty reporting on products depending upon engine applications. A successful claim brought against ESW or a requirement to participate in a product recall may have a material adverse effect on ESW's business.

ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III Plus on-road catalyst system which has been verified as a Level III technology is typically required to meet CARB limited warranty standard of 5 years or 100,000 miles, or 2 years unlimited miles depending on engine application.

ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III Plus off-road catalyst system which has been verified as a Level III technology is typically required to meet CARB limited warranty standard of 5 years or 4,200 hours.

To date ESW has not had any major product warranty recalls.

MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SERVICES

Technology Fabricators Inc. (“TFI”) houses ESW’s manufacturing operations and is co-located at 200 Progress Drive, Montgomeryville, PA, 18936 along with ESW America Inc. (“ESWA”), an emissions and durability testing laboratory. TFI manufactures all ESW products. The facility has the capability to design, develop and manufacture complete catalytic converter systems based on specific customer requirements. The 40,200 square foot facility also houses the ESW America emissions testing laboratory capable of performing engine emissions verification test protocols. ESW America incorporates eight dedicated engine and vehicle dynamometer test cells.

ESW America’s capabilities include:

Engine dynamometer capacity from 5hp to 1000hp, including both transient and steady state testing.

Chassis dynamometer testing, including light duty (up to 11,000lbs) and medium/heavy duty (up to 50,000lbs).

Motorcycle / ATV dynamometer

Full flow Constant Volume Sampling emission measurement system capability across all test cells.

All emission systems have a dual Nitrogen Oxide Chemiluminescence detector and the capability of non-methane hydrocarbon measurement.

Engine dynamometer test cells comply with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 60, 86, 89, 90, 92, 1042, 1048 and CARB testing protocols.

Test Cells are currently in transition to 40 CFR Part 1065.

ESW's manufacturing and testing facilities are subject to continuous investment to ensure best-in-class capabilities to meet the challenges of a dynamic marketplace, as well as the need for greater efficiencies, to improve quality systems, and to meet the demands placed by changing regulations.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In 2012, research and development costs amounted to $759,847 (2011 - $692,977). ESW aggressively pursues testing as well as research and development for new products to serve potential customers and meet new regulations that are regularly being imposed on the industry. Through proprietary methods for improving ESW's catalyzed substrates, there are prospects for the development of innovative applications outside of ESW's current verified product line. ESW continues to spend further resources on new research and development projects.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

ESW is presently engaged in a business that does not generate significant hazardous waste. ESW's facilities may have tanks for storage of diesel fuel and other petroleum products that are subject to laws regulating such storage tanks. Federal, state, and local provisions relating to the protection of the environment have not had, and are not expected to have, a material adverse effect on ESW's liquidity, financial position, and results of operations. However, like all manufacturers, if a release of hazardous substances occurs, ESW may be held liable for the contamination, and the amount of such liability could be material. While ESW devotes resources designed to maintaining compliance with these requirements, there can be no assurance that ESW operates at all times in complete compliance with all such requirements.

EMPLOYEES

ESW and its subsidiaries presently employ 45 full-time employees. ESW does not have any collective bargaining agreements and considers its relationship with its employees to be good.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to matters such as sales growth, price demand for our products and services as well as competition, and our ability to obtain additional financing should same be necessary to sustain our operations. We have used words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "thinks," "estimates," "seeks," "predicts," "could," "projects," "potential" and other similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this report to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us and are subject to uncertainties, risks and factors relating tour operations and business environments, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include those listed in this Item 1A. "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this report.

When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this report and the documents incorporated by reference. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict those events or how they may affect us. There may also be other factors that we cannot anticipate or that are not described in this report that could cause results to differ materially from our expectations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we assume no obligation to update them after the date of this report as a result of new information, future events or subsequent developments, except as required by the federal securities law.

IF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS ARE NOT SUFFICIENT AND IF ESW IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING THEN, ESW MAY HAVE TO SIGNIFICANTLY CURTAIL THE SCOPE OF ITS OPERATIONS AND ALTER ITS BUSINESS MODEL.

ESW's sales are unpredictable; the market that ESW operates in is highly competitive and is dependent on federal and state-level public budgets for funding of retrofit programs. In the event that profitable operations are not achieved, ESW's present financial resources and track record for raising capital should allow it to continue operations in the short term. If additional financing is required and not available when required, or is not available on acceptable terms, ESW may be unable to continue its operations at current levels or satisfy the requirements necessary to fulfill its order book. ESW continues to implement corrective actions to minimize its operating losses. ESW would consider strategic opportunities, including investments in ESW, or other acceptable transactions, to sustain its operations. There can be no assurances that additional capital will be available to ESW on acceptable terms, or at all.

ESW HAS INCURRED LOSSES IN THE PAST AND EXPECTS TO INCUR LOSSES IN THE FUTURE SHOULD ITS BUSINESS PLAN NOT BE EFFECTIVE.

ESW has incurred losses in each year since its inception. ESW's net loss for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 was $1,412,269 and accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2012 was $54,510,378. As ESW's sales and revenue continue to be unpredictable, and should ESW's current business plan not be effective, ESW expects to experience additional periods with operating losses.

THE PRICE OF ESW'S SHARES MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE PUBLIC SALE OF A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF THE SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE.

Sales of a large amount of ESW's common stock in the public market could materially adversely affect the market price of ESW's common stock. Such sales may also inhibit ESW's ability to obtain future equity or equity-related financing on acceptable terms. The issuance of additional shares could have a significant adverse effect on the trading price of ESW's common stock.

RISKS RELATED TO THE MARKET FOR ESW'S COMMON STOCK

THE PRICE OF ESW'S COMMON STOCK HAS BEEN HIGHLY VOLATILE.

ESW's common stock has traded as low as $0.02 per share and as high as $0.08 per share in the twelve (12) months ended December 31, 2012. Some of the factors leading to the volatility include:

•              price and volume fluctuation in the stock market at large and market conditions which are not necessarily related to ESW operating performance;

•              limited trading volumes;

•              fluctuation in ESW's operating results;

•              concerns about ESW's ability to finance continuing operations;

•              financing arrangements which may require the issuance of a significant number of shares in relation to the number shares of ESW's common stock currently outstanding;

•              announcements of agreements, technological innovations, certification / verifications or new products which ESW or its competitors make;

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•              costs and availability of precious metals used in the production of ESW's products; and

•              Fluctuations in market demand and supply of ESW products.

ESW'S COMMON STOCK IS CURRENTLY TRADED ON THE OTC MARKETS - OTCQB TIER AND AN INVESTOR'S ABILITY TO TRADE ESW'S COMMON STOCK MAY BE LIMITED BY TRADING VOLUME.

The trading volume in ESW's common stock has been relatively limited. ESW's common stock may not generate a consistently active trading market on the OTC Markets. The average daily trading volume of ESW common stock for the year ended December 31, 2012 was approximately 15,981 shares. ESW has a limited trading history and there can be no assurances that there will be increased liquidity in ESW stock.

ESW's stock was previously quoted on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB), under the symbol (EOW). Effective December 15, 2012, Deutsche Börse AG, the operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, decided to close the First Quotation Board, in its then current form. On December 14, 2012, with the closure of the First Quotation Board, the Company's common stock listing was removed from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

THE COMPANY MAY ISSUE MORE SHARES IN CONNECTION WITH A FINANCING, MERGER OR ACQUISITION, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION.

ESW's Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of a maximum of 250,000,000 shares of common stock. Any further financing, merger or acquisition effected by ESW may result in the issuance of additional securities without stockholder approval and may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of ESW's common stock held by ESW's then existing stockholders. Moreover, the common stock issued in any such financing, merger or acquisition transaction may be valued on an arbitrary or non-arm's-length basis by ESW management, resulting in an additional reduction in the percentage of common stock held by ESW's then existing stockholders. ESW's Board of Directors has the power to issue any or all of such authorized but unissued shares without stockholder approval. To the extent that additional shares of common stock are issued in connection with a financing, business combination or otherwise, dilution to the interests of ESW's stockholders will occur and the rights of the holders of common stock might be materially adversely affected.

SEVERAL OF ESW'S SHAREHOLDERS OWN A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF ESW'S OUTSTANDING SHARES AND COLLECTIVELY MAY BE ABLE TO DECIDE CERTAIN CORPORATE ACTION.

A group of ESW's shareholders collectively own 154,613,935 shares which is equivalent to 68.0% of the outstanding shares of the Company based upon the Company's certified list of shareholders as of March 19, 2013 on an undiluted basis. As such, all or some of these shareholders may be able to control aspects of ESW's business operations including the election of board members, the acquisition or disposition of assets, the Company's business plans / strategy and the future issuance of shares. For additional information about beneficial ownership please refer to ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.

ESW DOES NOT EXPECT TO PAY DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK AND INVESTORS WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO RECEIVE CASH IN RESPECT OF THEIR SHARES OF COMMON STOCK UPON THE SALE OF THEIR SHARES.

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we have no intention in the foreseeable future to pay any cash dividends on our common stock. Therefore, an investor in our common stock will obtain an economic benefit from the common stock only after an increase in its trading price and only by selling the common stock.

RISKS RELATED TO ESW'S BUSINESS

ESW'S RESULTS MAY FLUCTUATE DUE TO CERTAIN REGULATORY, MARKETING AND COMPETITIVE FACTORS OVER WHICH ESW HAS LITTLE OR NO CONTROL.

The factors listed below some of which ESW cannot control may cause the Company's revenues and result of operations to fluctuate significantly:

•              Actions taken by regulatory bodies relating to the verification and certification of ESW products.

•              Changes in federal and state level retrofit compliance mandates.

•              Availability of federal and state level funding to support retrofit sales.

•              The extent to which ESW products obtain market acceptance.

•              The timing and size of customer purchases.

•              Customer and distributors’ concerns about the stability of ESW's business which could cause them to seek alternatives to ESW products.

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ESW IS CURRENTLY DEPENDENT ON A FEW MAJOR CUSTOMERS / DISTRIBUTORS FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF ITS REVENUES.

ESW recorded sales from 55 customers in fiscal year 2012 as compared to 44 in fiscal year 2011. Three of its customers accounted for 27.8%, 15.8% and 7.7% respectively of the Company's revenue in the fiscal year 2012. Three of its customers accounted for 41.2%, 15.7% and 10.6% respectively of the Company's revenue for the fiscal year 2011. ESW will continue to establish long-term relationships with new customers and foster opportunities with existing distributors. The loss of, or major reduction in business from, one or more of the major distributors could have a material adverse effect on ESW's liquidity, financial position, or results of operations.

ESW DOES NOT HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF SELLING AND MARKETING ITS PRODUCTS.

At the current time, ESW has limited marketing capabilities as compared to many of ESW's competitors. ESW does not have a large sales, promotion and marketing budget. ESW is constrained by working capital and its ability to generate the necessary cash flow from business operations to re-invest in its marketing programs. As a result of ESW's limited marketing capabilities, it is forced to rely upon customer / distributor referrals, trade publications and a small sales force. ESW's competitors have direct advertising and sales promotion programs for their products as well as sales and marketing personnel that may have a competitive advantage over ESW in contacting prospective customers / distributors. ESW's position in the industry is considered small in comparison to that of its competitors. ESW continues to develop and explore new marketing methods and techniques such as, trade show representation and sales programs directed toward customers / distributors. ESW's ability to compete at the present time is limited. ESW's success depends upon the ability to market, penetrate and expand markets and form alliances with third party distributors.

There can be no assurances that:

•              ESW's selling efforts will be effective;

•              ESW will obtain an expanded degree of market acceptance; or

•              ESW will be able to successfully form additional relationships with distributors to market its products.

ESW DEPENDS UPON THE MARKETABILITY OF ITS CORE PRODUCTS.

Catalytic converters are ESW's primary products. ESW may have to cease operations if its primary products fail to achieve market acceptance and/or generate significant revenues. Additionally, the marketability of ESW's products is dependent upon obtaining and maintaining verification and certifications as well as the effectiveness of the product in relation to various environmental regulations as well as competitor's products in the various jurisdictions ESW markets and sells its products.

ESW MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN DIRECT OR INDIRECT REGULATORY CERTIFICATION OR VERIFICATION APPROVALS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PRODUCTS.

The industry that ESW operates in is regulated. In the United States of America these regulations are enforced by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and California Air Resources Board ("CARB"). ESW plans to further develop and market catalytic converter products and support technologies that meet new regulations enforced by these agencies. If ESW is unable to demonstrate the feasibility of these products or obtain in a timely manner the verification and or certifications for its products from such regulatory agencies as the EPA or CARB, ESW may have to abandon the products or alter its business plan. Such modifications to ESW's business plan will have an adverse effect on revenue and its ability to achieve profitability. The regulatory approval process with EPA and CARB is complex and requires lengthy and expensive durability testing which must precede final certification/verification of products. ESW does not control the timeliness of the certification/verification process; however, ESW has taken steps to ensure the efficacy of ESW's contribution to the certification/verification process.

ESW FACES CONSTANT CHANGES IN GOVERNMENTAL STANDARDS BY WHICH ITS PRODUCTS ARE EVALUATED.

ESW believes that due to the constant focus on the environment and clean air standards throughout the world, ESW will be required in the future to adhere to new and more stringent regulations. Governmental agencies constantly seek to improve standards required for verification and or certification of products intended to promote clean air. In the event ESW's products fail to meet these ever changing standards, some or all of its products may become obsolete or de-listed from government verification having a direct negative effect on the Company's ability to generate revenue and become profitable.

ESW FACES INTENSE COMPETITION AND RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES FROM COMPETITORS.

Competition among companies that provide solutions for pollutant emissions from diesel engines is intense. Several companies market products that compete directly with ESW products. Other companies offer products that potential customers may consider to be acceptable alternatives to ESW products and services. ESW faces direct competition from companies with far greater financial, technological, manufacturing and personnel resources. ESW also faces direct competition with companies who purchase their substrates from others, and do further processing with their own formulas and fabrication for direct sale to the market place. Newly developed products could be more effective and cost efficient than ESW's current products or those ESW may develop in the future. Many of ESW's current and potential future competitors have substantially more engineering, sales and marketing capabilities, substantially greater financial, technological and personnel resources, and broader product lines than ESW. ESW also faces indirect competition in the form of alternative fuel consumption vehicles such as those using methanol, hydrogen, ethanol and electricity.

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ESW CLAIMS CERTAIN PROPRIETARY RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

The protections provided by patents are important to ESW's business, although ESW believes that no individual right is material to its business at the present time. There can be no assurance that these patents or existing or future trade secret protections that ESW seeks will survive legal challenge, or provide meaningful levels of protection. Additionally, there can be no assurances when these patents or pending patents may be assigned to ESW directly. The Canadian patent registered to one of ESW's subsidiaries only affords protection against the manufacture, use or sale of the patented technology within Canada. The U.S. patent application for ESW's method of producing a catalytic element was filed on October 1, 2004 and a patent has been issued as of December 2, 2008. ESW does not presently have any worldwide patent protection or any immediate plans to file for protection in any foreign countries other than Canada. There can be no assurances that any patents ESW may have or have applied for or any agreements ESW has in place or will enter into will protect ESW's technology and or prevent competitors from employing the use of ESW's design and production information.

ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF KEY PERSONNEL.

ESW's success depends in significant part, on the continued services of key technical, sales and senior management personnel. The loss of ESW's executive officers or other key employees could have materially adverse effects on ESW's business, results of operations and financial condition. ESW's success depends upon its continued ability to attract and attain highly qualified technical, sales and managerial personnel. There can be no assurances that ESW can attract, assimilate or retain other highly qualified technical, sales and managerial personnel in the future. At the present time certain key employees of the company and or subsidiaries do not have employment contracts and may be viewed as employees at will.

ESW IS DEPENDENT UPON KEY SUPPLIERS FOR CERTAIN MATERIALS WHICH ARE ONE OF THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS OF ITS PRODUCTS.

The production process of ESW's products includes certain raw materials including:

•              stainless steel;

•              particulate filters;

•              precious metals; and

•              electronic components.

An extended interruption of the supply of precious metals and components necessary for the production of ESW's products could have an adverse effect on ESW. Further, a substantial price increase of the raw materials that are components of ESW's products could also have an adverse effect on ESW's business. ESW currently relies on third party vendors to provide certain components of its products. ESW currently does not have any fixed commitments from suppliers to provide supplies.

ESW DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT LEVEL OF PRODUCT RECALL INSURANCE DUE TO ITS HIGH COST.

ESW's catalytic converter products are subject to extended warranty programs that could generate substantive product liability and warranty claims against the Company. ESW's ThermaCat and ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus on-road catalyst system which has been verified as a Level III technology is typically required to meet CARB limited warranty standard of 5 years or 100,000 miles or 2 years unlimited miles depending on engine application. ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III Plus off-road catalyst system which has been verified as a Level III technology is typically required to meet CARB limited warranty standard of up to 5 years or 4,200 hours. Any failure of ESW's product may result in a recall or a claim against ESW. Due to the high cost of product recall insurance, ESW does not maintain significant amounts of insurance to protect against claims associated with use of its product. Any claim against ESW, whether or not successful, may result in expenditure of substantial funds and litigation and may require management's time and use of ESW resources and may have a materially adverse impact on the Company's overall ability to continue operations.

JOINT VENTURES AND/OR RELATIONSHIPS ENTERED INTO OR SOUGHT BY ESW FOR DEVELOPMENT AND SALE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

ESW's success partially depends on the relationships that it develops with various suppliers, OEM's, dealers, and distributors for the further development and deployment of its technology in the field. ESW does not manage these entities nor is it assured that ESW will be able to create relationships with these entities. The absence of such relationships could adversely impact ESW's business plans.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

ESW has received no written comments regarding its periodic or current reports from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission that were issued 180 days or more preceding the end of our 2012 fiscal year and that remained unresolved.

 

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

ESW does not own real property. Through its subsidiary, ESW America Inc., ESW leases its executive offices as well as its production and emissions testing laboratory facility which totals approximately 40,220 square feet. ESW’s facility is located at 200 Progress Drive, Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania. The lease for this facility expires on February 28, 2018.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company may be involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings arising from the ordinary course of our business, breach of contract claims, labor and employment claims, tax and other matters. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, ESW believes that the resolution of current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on ESW because of legal costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. In addition, it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of one or more such proceedings could in the future materially and adversely affect ESW's financial position, results of operations or cash flows in a particular period.

The Company is pursuing a lawsuit in New York for collection of unpaid invoices related to goods delivered to a former dealer.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUERS PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

MARKET INFORMATION

The Company's Common Stock is quoted under the symbol "ESWW" on the OTC Markets ("OTCM") - OTCQB tier operated by the OTC Markets Group Inc.

ESW's Common Stock was previously also quoted on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB), under the symbol (EOW). Effective December 15, 2012, Deutsche Börse AG, the operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, decided to close the First Quotation Board, in its then current form. On December 14, 2012, with the closure of the First Quotation Board, the Company's common stock listing was removed from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

FISCAL 2012

HIGH

LOW

1st Quarter

$  0.08

$  0.03

2nd Quarter

$  0.08

$  0.03

3rd Quarter

$  0.08

$  0.03

4th Quarter

$  0.06

$  0.02

 

 

 

FISCAL 2011

HIGH

LOW

1st Quarter

$  0.29

$  0.16

2nd Quarter

$  0.22

$  0.07

3rd Quarter

$  0.13

$  0.08

4th Quarter

$  0.11

$  0.05

HOLDERS

As of December 31, 2012 there were approximately 264 stockholders of record of the Company's Common Stock (excluding DTC position listings). The Company estimates there are approximately 1,948 additional stockholders with stock held in street name. On December 31, 2012, there were 224,098,447 shares of common stock outstanding.

DIVIDENDS

The Company has not declared or issued any dividends in the past and intends to retain future earnings, if any, for general business purposes.

SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

The following table sets forth as at December 31, 2012 securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans:

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

 

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

 

Number of securities to be

Weighted-average

Number of securities to be

Number of securities remaining

 

issued upon exercise of

exercise price of

issued upon vesting of

available for future issuance under

 

outstanding options

outstanding options

restricted stock grants

equity compensation plans

PLAN CATEGORY

 

 

 

(excluding securities in column A & C)

2002 Stock Option Plan

 

 

 

 

(Shareholder Approved.

 

 

 

 

Authorized - 5,000,000 shares)

350,000

$0.48

0

0

2010 Stock Option Plan

 

 

 

 

(Shareholder Approved.

 

 

 

 

Authorized - 5,000,000 shares)

850,000

$0.49

350,000

2,099,998

The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan" or the "Plan") replaces the Company's 2002 Stock Option Plan. While previously granted options under the Company's 2002 Stock Option Plan will remain in effect in accordance with the terms of the individual options, the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan will replace the Company's 2002 Plan for future grants. The Stock Incentive Plan is to be capitalized with 5,000,000 shares. The Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the granting of awards to employees (including officers) of the Company and certain related companies in the form of any combination of (1) options to purchase shares of common stock, (2) stock appreciation rights ("SARs"), (3) shares of restricted common stock ("restricted stock"), (4) shares of deferred common stock ("deferred stock"), (5) bonus stock, and (6) tax-offset payments with respect to any of such awards. The Stock Incentive Plan also authorizes the granting of awards to directors who are not employees or officers of the Company ("Outside Directors") to purchase shares of common stock and related limited SARs and tax-offset payments.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not Applicable.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with ESW's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report.

This Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the anticipated financial and operating results of ESW's business. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ESW undertakes no obligation to publicly release any modifications or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. In connection with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, ESW caution investors that actual financial and operating results may differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, ESW. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements (are set forth in the Risk Factor disclosure contained elsewhere in this report).

OVERVIEW

ESW was incorporated in the State of Florida in 1987. Our principal executive offices are located at 200 Progress Drive, Montgomeryville, PA, 18936. Our telephone number is (905) 695-4142 and (215) 699 0730. Our website is www.eswgroup.com. Information contained on our website does not constitute a part of this 10-K report.

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. ("we," "us," "ESW" or the "Company") is a publicly traded company engaged through its wholly-owned subsidiaries ESW Canada Inc. (“ESWC”), ESW America Inc. (“ESWA”), Technology Fabricators Inc. (“TFI”) and ESW Technologies Inc. (“ESWT”), (together "ESW Group®") in the design, development, manufacture and sale of emission technologies and services. ESW is currently focused on the medium duty and heavy duty diesel engine market for on-road and off-road vehicles as well as the utility engine, mining, marine, locomotive and military industries. ESW also offers engine and after treatment emissions verification testing and certification services.

ESW's focus is to be an integrated solutions provider to the environmental emissions market by providing leading-edge catalyst technology as well as best-in-class engine and vehicle emissions testing and certification services. The Company's strategy is centered on identifying and deploying resources against its "sweet-spot" products, where ESW has identified its core competencies and differentiation in the marketplace. ESW's core geography focus is North America, and will opportunistically explore business development opportunities in other markets if accretive to the Company in the short term. By focusing financial, human and intellectual capital on ESW's core competencies and markets, the Company is targeting profitable growth in the short term and value creation for its shareholders over the long term.

Factors that are critical to ESW's success include winning new business, obtaining additional regulatory verifications for emission control products, managing and optimizing ESW's manufacturing capabilities to correspond with business needs, maintaining competitive wages and benefits, maximizing efficiencies in its manufacturing processes, and reducing overall costs. In addition, ESW's ability to adapt to key industry trends, such as increasing technologically sophisticated products, changing aftermarket distribution partners, and increasing environmental standards, also plays a critical role in its success. Other factors that are critical to ESW's success include adjusting to environmental and economic challenges such as increases in the cost of raw materials and ESW's ability to offset such cost increases through material substitutions, cost reduction initiatives and other methods.

ESW has made significant efforts and investment to comply with emissions regulations which came into force in January of 2009. ESW's ThermaCat Active Level III Plus catalyst system has been verified by CARB for a variety of on- and off-road engine applications (PM reduction greater than 85%). The ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus catalyst system has been verified by CARB for a variety of on-road EGR engine applications. The ThermaCat filter system comprises of a chemically coated wire mesh substrate and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) combined with an electronically controlled external fuel injection component. The ThermaCat regeneration process is an electronically controlled exothermic reaction and occurs automatically during normal vehicle operation, transparent to the operator.

The EPA's Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of California Air Resources Board for the coordination and reciprocity in diesel retrofit device verification. The EPA recognizes and accepts those retrofit hardware strategies or device-based systems that have been verified by CARB. This reciprocity agreement allows ESW's ThermaCat technology to be used in the remaining 49 states and it allows ESW to participate in EPA funded programs.

In 2012, ESW continued to focus on optimizing the Company's operations around its "sweet spots" and capturing a greater market share in the catalytic converter and emissions testing markets whilst ensuring steps towards profitable growth. The key factors that are in ESW's favor are: (a) continued regulatory push for emissions reductions in the United States, (b) funding available from public agencies, (c) a market-leading Level III active catalytic converter technology and an established distribution network in North America, and (d) CARB and EPA certification and verification capable emissions and durability testing services.

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ESW believes that it can improve and achieve profitability and grow its business by continuing to pursue the following strategy:

·        Focus on delivering controlled and profitable growth to its shareholders.

·        Provide integrated solutions to the emissions market by leveraging its product development, testing and certification services, and distribution and post-sale services capabilities.

·        Center the Company's sales strategy around identified "sweet-spots" that will allow manufacturing efficiency gains and optimized resource allocation.

·        Educate the end customers and regulatory agencies about the technology and ensure realistic delivery expectations.

·        Enhance customer service functions.

·        Work with vendors to optimize ESW's material buys and lead times.

·        Constantly review operations, processes and products under a Continuous Improvement / Performance Based culture.

ESW has made significant investments in research and development and obtaining regulatory approvals for its technologies.

Effective July 16, 2012, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) verified the ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus Diesel Particulate Filter System targeted at EGR engines for retrofit on 1993 through 2009 on-road engine model years, having engine displacement between 4 and 13 liters and a horse power (HP) rating between 150 to 400 HP. This new CARB Executive Order DE-12-005 extends the range of applications for the ThermaCat product line in step with the changing marketplace demands.

On August 23, 2011, ESW received notification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") that the Company's XtrmCat Kit is now certified for 2 stroke, Category 2, marine engines. The certifications are applicable to Electro-Motive Diesel (“EMD”) 710 and 645 engines. The XtrmCat can achieve Tier 0 and Tier I compliance as per 40 CFR 1042 when retrofitted to EMD 710 and 645 engines. Despite limited traction to date due to a competitive product landscape, ESW continues to pursue opportunities to commercialize this technology into the marketplace.

ESW's XtrmCat product designed for locomotive, Tier 0, turbocharged EMD 645 and 710 engines was tested at an EPA recognized facility for certification during March and April 2011 along with the marine product together with a partner company. We are exploring opportunities to obtain certifications for the aforementioned locomotive engines.

ESW is pursuing the verification / certification of a ThermaCat-e Active Level III Plus Diesel Particulate Filter System targeted at EGR off-road engines.

ESW believes that with the additional certifications/verification of the above range of products, ESW will cover a significant portion of the market and give ESW the competitive advantage to be the technology of first choice in retrofit and OEM applications.

The cost of developing a complete range of products to meet regulations is substantial. ESW believes that it possesses a competitive advantage in ensuring regulatory compliance by leveraging its testing and research facility in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania to support its certification and verification efforts. Historically, ESW has also managed to offset some of these development costs through the application of research grants and tax refunds.

ESW made the following adjustments to its business in 2011 and 2012 to improve its operational results, and continues to improve and adjust its strategy based on demand and business needs.

1)           ESW has reviewed and continues to review its costs for inefficiencies and has taken steps to reduce its operating expenses. Key cost reduction initiatives during 2011 included the restructuring of its management team, the termination of certain contracts and the re-negotiation of board and consulting obligations, amongst others. In addition, during the second semester of 2011, ESW reduced its overhead costs by re-locating its Canadian manufacturing operations to its facilities located in Pennsylvania and subsequently terminated its Lease Agreement in May 2012 under favorable settlement and release terms. Further ESW has executed a second lease amendment for its Montgomeryville, PA facility with the lease term extended out to February 2018 under the same economic terms of the in-place lease agreement.

               ESW will continuously revisit opportunities to further streamline the business.

2)           ESW is closely monitoring its bill of materials and costing and periodically revises pricing to its dealers to help recover product margins. ESW has also revised its overall commercial policies, including its general terms and conditions and lead time expectations on its products. Changes have also been implemented to ESW's costing and quoting processes, including frequent periodic review of its bill of materials and the proactive negotiation of raw material prices.

3)           ESW is focusing on increasing sales volumes on its core "sweet spot" products to reduce production complexities and improve inventory management. ESW has also implemented new continuous improvement programs such as the cross-functional "Product and Process Review" stream led by ESW's engineering team searching for product, product quality and product development process enhancements.

4)           ESW has revisited relationships with critical vendors, in addition to setting up favorable payment plans to reduce the outstanding balances with these vendors. ESW has also secured and continues to secure volume discounts on critical components. ESW has also identified and engaged new vendors in the U.S. for parts supply. In addition, there is a greater focus on outsourcing opportunity for labor intensive parts.

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5)           ESW has revised and implemented its new warranty policy to ensure that warranty terms and conditions meet industry standards whilst mitigating warranty risks to the fullest extent possible. ESW has also launched a new front end and back end website to assist its distributors and installers in day to day operations, training and processes.

6)           ESW is in the process of continuously engaging its existing dealers to help better understand ESW's business and product positioning and to strengthen ESW's partnership with its distribution base. ESW is also opportunistically adding new independent emissions focused dealers to enhance the Company’s North American sales coverage.  ESW has made substantial inroad in improving its dealership network through the termination of certain dealers, and the addition of certain dealers in states such as California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.

               ESW will also partner with Companies where technology synergy exits and enables broader market coverage. In December 2012 ESW announced that Webasto Product North America, a world leader in idle reduction technologies, and ESW Group® will market their two technologies together, this gives fleets and municipalities the opportunity to obtain DERA (Diesel Emission Reduction Act) funding for emission control and idle reduction equipment as a combined retrofit package.

7)           ESW is focusing on increasing revenue from testing services provided to third parties from its ESW America Emissions Testing Facility in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. ESW America’s Services in Montgomeryville, PA continues to see a sizeable increase in business, in line with ESW’s effort to increase revenues from these operations. In 2012, ESW’s Emissions Testing Services in Montgomeryville, PA has seen a sizeable increase in business, in line with ESW’s effort to increase revenues from these operations.

As a result from these actions, the Company has improved its operating results in 2012, specifically in the second half of 2012. The Company has reduced inefficiencies in personnel-related costs, manufacturing costs and other discretionary expenditures that are within the Company's control. The Company has lowered its overhead costs while maintaining its focus on the sales, marketing and customer service efforts. The changes in the business have lowered the overall operating costs in the Company and have improved the Company's overall results in 2012.  This has been accomplished without affecting the Company's positioning of its existing products and testing services as well as its efforts to develop and deliver the next generation of leading emissions products and services.

COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012, decreased by $1,359,342, or 11.4 percent, to $10,526,323 from $11,885,665 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in revenue for ESW's verified ThermaCat Level III products is related to reduced retrofit funding opportunities, an evolving competitive landscape, and a lack of enforcement of regulations by regulatory agencies, which has impacted the overall retrofit market. The decrease in revenue was offset by increases in parts sales, sales of the military product, and by increasing revenues of ESW America’s emission testing operations. Revenue from emission testing as a service to outside customers increased from $581,591 for the year ended 2011 to $747,560 for the year ended 2012.

Cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 65.9 percent compared to 81.7 percent for the year ended December 31, 2011. Cost of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased by $2,772,240 or 28.5 percent. The primary reason for the higher gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2012 were the changes that were implemented in the Company’s operations since February 2011, such as the streamlining of the Canadian manufacturing operations, ESW’s focus on optimizing pricing and its materials costs, and the changing product mix with the growing contribution of ESW America Emissions Testing Services.  In addition, the results for the year ended December 31, 2012 were negatively impacted by a write-down of inventory in the amount of $252,473 compared to a write-down for slow moving inventory in the year ended December 31, 2011 in the amount of $638,048. Of these amounts $252,473 and $223,007 has been setup as a reserve at December 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively.

Marketing, office and general expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012, decreased by $574,094, or 14.8 percent, to $3,317,720 from $3,891,814 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease is primarily due to: (a) a decrease in facility expenses of $197,492 resulting from rent and cost savings related to the release of the Canadian facility and application of higher facility overheads to cost of revenue, (b) a decrease in factory expense of $328,205 resulting from cost saving initiatives and higher factory overheads applied to cost of revenue, (c) a decrease in administration salaries and wages of $153,160 resulting from restructuring activities in 2011, and (d) a decrease in customer service, sales and marketing and wages and selling expenses of $201,894 due to lower salaries and wages and travel cost. The decreases were offset by: (a) a provision for uncollectable accounts of $218,952 recorded for two distributors with whom the Company has had a commercial dispute, and (b) an increase in general administration expenses of $15,882 attributed to hiring expenses for new employees and technology support expenses and (c) an increase in investor relation costs of $71,823 due to legal costs related to corporate actions.

The Company incurred $0 and $1,385,685 in restructuring charges for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The expense incurred during the year ended December 31, 2011 was related to restructuring, severance and other related payments.

Research and development ("R&D") expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased by $66,870, or 9.6 percent, to $759,847 from $692,977 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The primary driver of R&D expenses for the fiscal year 2012 was related to ESW's pursuit of the verification expansion of its Level III product. ESW benefitted during the year ended December 31, 2011 from grant money amounting to $278,712. During the year ended December 31, 2012, there was no grant funding to offset R&D cost.

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Officers’ compensation and directors’ fees for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased by $97,723, or 14.0 percent, to $797,863 from $700,140 for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase is mainly due to changes in the Company’s board and executive compensation structure.

Consulting and professional fees for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased by $67,571, or 20.1 percent, to $268,952 from $336,523 for the year ended December 31, 2011. In the prior year period expenses were higher and related to fees related to a management consultant.

Foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2012, was $72,517 as compared to a loss of $248,306 for the year ended December 31, 2011. In 2011, due a change in accounting policy, ESW recognized a translation loss of $186,812, this amount is included in foreign exchange loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased by 44.4 percent from $203,811 to $366,266 year-on-year. In the year ended December 31, 2012 the depreciation costs were substantially lower as (a) we applied additional depreciation to cost of revenue, and (b) a portion of the assets have been fully depreciated.

The Company has recorded an impairment loss of $31,172 for property, plant and equipment of ESW Canada for the year ended December 31, 2012. The former landlord of the Canadian property terminated the lease for the facility as of May 1, 2012, and effective May 22, 2012, ESW Canada and its former landlord entered into an agreement for the full release of any future obligations under the prior lease agreement. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company had valued the impairment loss at $163,668. The impairment was related to the transfer of manufacturing operations to Pennsylvania, USA.

Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012, decreased by $3,746,395 or 66.8 percent, to $1,866,169 from $5,612,564 for the year ended December 31, 2011. Of the $1,866,169 in loss from operations, $1,416,252 was attributed to non-cash losses for the year ended December 31, 2012, including depreciation and amortization of $586,196, allowance for doubtful accounts of $219,814, loss on impairment of property plant and equipment of $31,172, write-down of inventory in the amount of $252,473, stock based compensation of $254,080 and a foreign exchange loss of $72,517. In addition, cash costs of $153,034 related to the rent and other facility costs of the Canadian facility are included in loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2012. This amount includes the expenses for the full release of the Canadian facility and its lease obligations.

Effective February 3, 2012 ESW’s wholly-owned non-operational subsidiary BBL Technologies Inc., (“BBL”) filed for bankruptcy in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Due to the insolvency of BBL, the redeemable Class A special shares were cancelled and the Company recorded a $453,900 gain on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company incurred the following costs related to various financing and debt transactions:

$578,739

-

Change in fair value of exchange feature liability

$126,850

-

Interest on notes payable to related party

$3,506,074

-

Interest accretion expense

$485,101

-

Financing charge on embedded derivative liability

($1,336,445)

-

Gain on convertible derivative

$154,205

-

Bank fees related to credit facility covenant waivers

No costs related to financing and debt transactions were incurred in the year ended December 31, 2012.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

ESW's principal sources of operating capital have been the proceeds from its various financing transactions. During year ended December 31, 2012, the Company used $665,115 of cash to sustain operating activities compared with $2,643,776 for year ended December 31, 2011. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $253,998 and $1,103,649, respectively.

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended amounted to $666,901. This amount was attributable to the net loss of $1,412,269, plus non-cash expenses such as depreciation, impairment of property, plant and equipment, provision for doubtful accounts and others of $888,973, and an increase in net operating assets and liabilities of $141,819. Net cash used in operating activities for year ended December 31, 2011 amounted to $2,643,776. This amount was attributable to the net loss of $9,127,088, plus non-cash expenses such as depreciation, amortization, interest accretion expense, change in fair value of exchange feature liability and others of $5,066,467, and an increase in net operating assets and liabilities of $1,416,845.

Net cash used in investing activities was $656,428 for year ended December 31, 2012, as compared to $252,385 used in investing activities for year ended December 31, 2011.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $471,892 for year ended December 31, 2012, as compared to $4,000,712 for year ended December 31, 2011. In fiscal year 2012, $500,000 was provided through a loan payable with repayment of $26,867 in principal and repayment under capital lease obligation amounting to $1,241. In the prior year 2011, $4,000,000 was provided through the issuance of the notes payable to related parties and $3,857,997 from the issuance of common stock through a rights offering. From the funds raised, $419,410 was paid towards rights offering costs, $3,434,075 was repaid under ESW's CIBC credit facility and $3,800 was repaid under capital lease obligation.

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ESW operates in a capital intensive and highly regulated industry, where a long lead time to bring new products into market is considered normal. ESW continues to invest in research and development to improve its technologies and bring them to the point where its customers have a high confidence level to purchase our products.

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and in 2011, ESW did not produce sufficient cash from operations to support its expenditures. Prior financings supported the Company's operations during the period. ESW's principal use of liquidity relates to the Company's working capital needs and to finance any further capital expenditures or tooling needed for production and/or its testing facilities.

ESW anticipates certain capital expenditures in 2012 related to the general operation of its business as well as to upgrade the ESW America Emissions laboratory located in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania.

Overall, capital adequacy is monitored on an ongoing basis by our management and reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors.

Competition is expected to intensify as the market for ESW's products expands. ESW's ability to continue to maintain or gain significant market share will depend upon its ability to continue to develop strong relationships with regulators, distributors and customers and develop new products. Increased competition in the market place could result in lower average pricing which could adversely affect ESW's margins and pricing for its products.

DEBT STRUCTURE

At December 31, 2012, ESW had of $473,133 of debt on the consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2011 ESW had $0 debt on the consolidated balance sheet.

On April 25, 2012, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary ESWA entered into a Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund (“MELF Facility”) with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for up to $500,000 for the purchase of equipment and related purchases. Two (2) draw-downs were permitted under the MELF Facility by ESWA. The first draw-down of $280,787 was made under the MELF Facility in connection with equipment purchased by ESWA on April 25, 2012 (the “Closing Date”).  ESWA made one (1) additional draw-down of $219,213 on November 13, 2012 per the terms of the MELF Facility so that the aggregate amount borrowed under the MELF Facility amounts to $500,000. Terms of the MELF Facility include initial interest at three (3%) percent per annum with monthly payments and full repayment of the MELF Facility on or before the first day of the eighty fifth (85) calendar month following the Closing Date. As part of the loan agreement, within three years from the Closing Date ESWA is required to create, or retain, at its current location a certain number of jobs that is specified in the loan application. A breach by ESWA in the creation or maintenance of these jobs shall be considered an event of default under the MELF Facility. In the event ESWA defaults on any payments, the MELF Facility may be accelerated with full payment due along with certain additional modifications including the increase in interest to twelve and one half (12 1/2%) percent. In connection with the MELF Facility, the Company entered into a Guaranty and a Loan and Security Agreement on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary ESWA.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

LEASES

Effective November 24, 2004, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, ESWA, entered into a lease agreement for approximately 40,220 square feet of leasehold space at 2 Bethlehem Pike Industrial Center, Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania. The leasehold space houses the Company's research and development facilities and also houses ESW’s new manufacturing operations. The lease commenced on January 15, 2005. Effective October 16, 2009, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESWA entered into a lease renewal agreement with Nappen & Associates for the leasehold property in Pennsylvania. There were no modifications to the original economic terms of the lease under the lease renewal agreement. Under the terms of the lease renewal, the lease term was extended to February 28, 2013. Effective September 24, 2012, ESWA entered into a second lease amendment agreement with Nappen & Associates for the leasehold property in Pennsylvania, whereby ESWA extended the term of the lease agreement by an additional 5 years. There were no modifications to the original economic terms of the lease. Under the terms of the second lease renewal, the lease will expire on February 28, 2018.

Effective December 20, 2004, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, ESWC, entered into a lease agreement for approximately 50,000 square feet of leasehold space in Concord, Ontario, Canada. The leasehold space previously housed the Company's executive offices and the manufacturing operations. The renewed lease period commenced on October 1, 2010 and ended on September 30, 2015. Effective May 1, 2012, the landlord terminated the lease agreement for the facility. The facility had been vacated prior to the lease termination.  Thereafter effective May 22, 2012, ESWC and its former landlord entered into an agreement for the full release of any future obligations under the lease agreement subject to payment of a mutually agreed consideration payable through September 2012.  The agreement provides for a full and complete release of ESWC by the landlord for the consideration and terms under the lease agreement. ESWC has fulfilled its terms of the release.

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The following is a summary of the minimum annual lease payments, for the lease:

Year Ending December 31,

 

Total

2013

$

180,990

2014

 

180,990

2015

 

180,990

2016

 

180,990

2017

 

180,990

2018

 

30,165

Total

$

935,115

LEGAL MATTERS

From time to time, the Company may be involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings arising from the ordinary course of our business, collections claims, breach of contract claims, labor and employment claims, tax and other matters. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, ESW believes that the resolution of current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on ESW because of legal costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.

The Company is pursuing a lawsuit in New York for collection of unpaid invoices related to goods delivered to a former dealer.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ESW's discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations is based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, in the United States ("US GAAP").

A critical accounting policy is defined as one that is both material to the presentation of ESW's financial statements and requires management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments that could have a material effect on ESW's financial condition and results of operations. Specifically, critical accounting estimates generally require management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the estimate; and if different estimates or judgments were used, the use of these estimates or judgments would have a material effect on ESW's financial condition or results of operations.

The estimates and judgments ESW makes that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are based on historical experience and on various other factors, which ESW believes to be reasonable in the circumstances under which they are made. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. ESW considers accounting policies related to revenue recognition, the valuation of inventories, research and development and accounting for the value of long-lived assets to be critical accounting policies. The Company’s significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this 10-K report.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

ESW is exposed to financial market risks, including changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company has foreign currency exposures at its foreign operations related to buying and selling currencies other than the local currencies. The risk under these interest rate and foreign currency exchange agreement is not considered to be significant.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK

ESW's exposure to foreign currency translation gains and losses also arises from the translation of the assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries to U.S. dollars during consolidation. These risks have been significantly mitigated by the move of ESW’s manufacturing operations to Pennsylvania, USA.

In the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2012, ESW has recognized a translation loss of $72,517 as compared to a loss of $248,306 for the year ended December 31, 2011 primarily as a result of exchange rate differences between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar.

During the year 2011, the Company changed the functional currency of its Canadian operations from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar. For the year ended December 31, 2011, ESW recognized a translation loss $102,366 reported as other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. Following the change in accounting policy, ESW recognized a translation loss of $186,812, which is included in foreign exchange loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

INTEREST RATE RISK

ESW currently has no variable-rate long-term debt that exposes ESW to interest rate risk.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Description: MSCM_Lh_Header_R2

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s experience of negative cash flows from operations and its dependency upon future financing raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 

/S/ MSCM LLP

Toronto, Canada

March 19, 2013

701 Evans Avenue, 8th Floor,

Toronto, Ontario,

M9C 1A3, Canada

T (416) 626-6000

F (416) 626-8650

MSCM.CA

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

             
       

DECEMBER 31,

 

DECEMBER 31,

       

2012

 

2011

ASSETS

         

Current Assets

       
 

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4)

$

253,998

$

1,103,649

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

       
   

for doubtful accounts of $221,212 (2011 - $1,398) (Note 2)

 

1,322,320

 

1,204,734

 

Inventory, net of reserve of $252,473 (2011 - $223,007) (Note 5)

 

1,962,278

 

2,431,027

 

Prepaid expenses and sundry assets

 

133,438

 

295,211

             
   

Total current assets

 

3,672,034

 

5,034,621

             

Property, plant and equipment under construction (Note 6)

 

350,431

 

198,416

             

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated

       
 

depreciation of $2,735,691 (2011 - $6,867,760) (Note 6)

 

1,382,653

 

1,271,989

             
     

$

5,405,118

$

6,505,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

       

Current Liabilities

       
 

Accounts payable

$

1,457,091

$

1,384,972

 

Accrued liabilities

 

487,852

 

592,760

 

Redeemable Class A special shares (Note 7)

 

-

 

453,900

 

Customer deposits

 

73,078

 

-

 

Current portion of loan payable (Note 8)

 

68,926

 

-

 

Current portion of capital lease obligation

 

-

 

1,241

             
   

Total current liabilities

 

2,086,947

 

2,432,873

             

Long-term liabilities

       
 

Loan payable (Note 8)

 

404,207

 

-

             
   

Total liabilities

 

2,491,154

 

2,432,873

             

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 14)

       
             

Stockholders' Equity (Notes 10 and 11)

       
 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 (2011 - 250,000,000)

       
   

shares authorized; 224,098,447 (2011 - 219,450,447)

       
   

shares issued and outstanding

 

224,098

 

219,450

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

56,856,061

 

56,606,629

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

344,183

 

344,183

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(54,510,378)

 

(53,098,109)

             
   

Total stockholders' equity

 

2,913,964

 

4,072,153

             
     

$

5,405,118

$

6,505,026

Going concern ( Note 1)

       

Subsequent events (Note 18)

       
             

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

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

     

2012

 

2011

Revenue

$

10,526,323

$

11,885,665

           

Cost of revenue (Note 2)

 

6,940,610

 

9,712,850

     

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

3,585,713

 

2,172,815

     

 

 

 

Operating expenses

       
 

Marketing, office and general expenses

 

3,317,720

 

3,891,814

 

Restructuring charges

 

-

 

1,385,685

 

Research and development costs (Note 2)

 

759,847

 

692,977

 

Officers' compensation and directors' fees (Note 13)

 

797,863

 

700,140

 

Consulting and professional fees

 

268,952

 

336,523

 

Foreign exchange loss

 

72,517

 

248,306

 

Depreciation and amortization (Note 6)

 

203,811

 

366,266

 

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6)

 

31,172

 

163,668

     

 

 

 

     

5,451,882

 

7,785,379

     

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(1,866,169)

 

(5,612,564)

           

Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary (Note 7)

 

453,900

 

-

Change in fair value of exchange feature liability (Notes 12 and 13)

 

-

 

(578,739)

Interest on notes payable to related parties (Notes 12 and 13)

 

-

 

(126,850)

Interest accretion expense (Note 12)

 

-

 

(3,506,074)

Financing charge on embedded derivative liability (Note 12)

 

-

 

(485,101)

Gain on convertible derivative (Note 12)

 

-

 

1,336,445

Bank fees related to credit facility covenant waivers

 

-

 

(154,205)

           

Net loss

 

(1,412,269)

 

(9,127,088)

           

Other comprehensive loss:

       
 

Foreign currency translation of Canadian subsidiaries

 

-

 

(102,366)

         

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

$

(1,412,269)

$

(9,229,454)

           

Net loss per share (basic and diluted) (Note16)

$

(0.01)

$

(0.05)

     

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic and diluted) (Note16)

 

219,666,098

 

170,818,147

           

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

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

Accumulated Other

     

Total

 

Common Stock

 

Additional

 

Comprehensive

 

Accumulated

 

Stockholders'

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Paid-In Capital

 

Income

 

Deficit

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2011

129,463,767

$

129,463

$

43,567,531

$

446,549

$

(43,971,021)

$

172,522

                       

Net loss

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(9,127,088)

 

(9,127,088)

                       

Stock-based compensation (Notes 10 and 11)

816,668

 

817

 

179,944

 

-

 

-

 

180,761

                       

Foreign currency translation of Canadian subsidiaries

-

 

-

 

-

 

(102,366)

 

-

 

(102,366)

                       

Shares issued for prior transactions

22,500,000

 

22,500

 

5,344,830

 

-

 

-

 

5,367,330

                       

Subscription of common stock

66,670,012

 

66,670

 

7,933,734

 

-

 

-

 

8,000,404

                       

Right offering costs

-

 

-

 

(419,410)

 

-

 

-

 

(419,410)

                       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

219,450,447

 

219,450

 

56,606,629

 

344,183

 

(53,098,109)

 

4,072,153

                       

Net loss

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,412,269)

 

(1,412,269)

                       

Stock-based compensation (Notes 10 and 11)

4,648,030

 

4,648

 

249,432

 

-

 

-

 

254,080

                       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012

224,098,477

$

224,098

$

56,856,061

$

344,183

$

(54,510,378)

$

2,913,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

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

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(1,412,269)

$

(9,127,088)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest accretion expense

 

-

 

3,506,074

 

Change in fair value of exchange feature liability

 

-

 

578,739

 

Financing charge on embedded derivative liability

 

-

 

485,101

 

Loss on disposal of inventory

 

-

 

404,500

 

Reserve on inventory obsolescence

 

252,473

 

223,007

 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

 

586,196

 

718,884

 

Loss on impairment of property, plant and equipment

 

44,838

 

295,238

 

Interest on notes payable to related party

 

-

 

126,850

 

Stock-based compensation

 

254,080

 

179,944

 

Amortization of patents and trademarks

 

-

 

16,145

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

218,952

 

-

 

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

(13,666)

 

(131,570)

 

Gain on convertible derivative

 

-

 

(1,336,445)

 

Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary

 

(453,900)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

888,973

 

5,066,467

Increase (decrease) in cash flows from operating activities resulting from changes in:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(336,538)

 

1,168,397

 

Inventory

 

216,276

 

1,362,672

 

Prepaid expenses and sundry assets

 

161,773

 

(53,998)

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

(256,408)

 

(1,030,904)

 

Customer deposits

 

73,078

 

(29,322)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(141,819)

 

1,416,845

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(665,115)

 

(2,643,776)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

13,666

 

131,570

 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

(625,731)

 

(233,337)

 

Addition to property, plant and equipment under construction

 

(44,363)

 

(150,618)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(656,428)

 

(252,385)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from notes payable to related parties

 

-

 

4,000,000

 

Proceeds from loan payable

 

500,000

 

-

 

Repayment of loan payable

 

(26,867)

 

-

 

Rights offering cost

 

-

 

(419,410)

 

Issuance of common stock

 

-

 

3,857,997

 

Repayment of bank loan

 

-

 

(3,434,075)

 

Repayment of capital lease obligation

 

(1,241)

 

(3,800)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

471,892

 

4,000,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and equivalents

 

(849,651)

 

1,104,551

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange gain on foreign operations

 

-

 

(14,230)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

1,103,649

 

13,328

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

253,998

$

1,103,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash interest paid

$

6,421

$

-

 

Property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable

$

223,619

$

-

 

Other non-cash conversion of loans and related interest

$

-

$

4,126,850

 

Reclassification of convertible derivative and exchange

 

 

 

 

 

liabilities to equity

$

-

$

4,861,256

 

Conversion of accrued expenses to equity

$

-

$

16,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 
 

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2012

 

NOTE 1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND GOING CONCERN

Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. (the "Company" or "ESW") through its wholly-owned subsidiaries is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sales of emissions control technologies. ESW also provides emissions testing and environmental certification services with its primary focus on the North American on-road and off-road diesel engine, chassis and after-treatment market. ESW currently manufactures and markets a line of catalytic emission control and enabling technologies for a number of applications focused on the retrofit market.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern.

The Company has sustained recurring operating losses. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $54,510,378 and cash and cash equivalents of $253,998. During the fiscal year 2011 there were significant changes made to ESW’s business. These changes in operations, the relocation of the Company’s operations, and the prevailing economic conditions all create uncertainty in the operating results and, accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in generating sufficient cash flow from operations or achieving profitability in the near future. As a result, there is substantial doubt regarding the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company may require additional financing to fund its continuing operations. Financing may not be available at acceptable terms or may not be available at all. The Company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on obtaining additional financing and achieving and maintaining a profitable level of operations.

On February 17, 2011 and May 3, 2011, the Company raised a total of $4 million through the issuance of unsecured subordinated promissory notes (the “Notes”) to certain shareholders, including deemed affiliates of certain members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company. Proceeds from the Notes funded working capital related to its 2011 sales, capital investments and other general corporate purposes.

Effective May 10, 2011, the Company entered into an Investment Agreement with certain of its current shareholders and subordinated lenders under unsecured promissory notes (the “Bridge Lenders") for an aggregate amount of $4 million. As per the Investment Agreement, the Bridge Lenders agreed to provide a backstop commitment (the "Backstop Commitment") to a rights offering targeted by the Company to raise up to $8 million (the “Qualified Offering"). Under the Backstop Commitment, the Bridge Lenders agreed to purchase any shares offered in the Qualified Offering that were not purchased by the Company's shareholders of record, after giving effect to any oversubscriptions.

Effective June 30, 2011, the Company completed the Qualified Offering. The Company's shareholders subscribed to 38,955,629 shares including oversubscriptions. Under the Qualified Offering, shareholders subscribed to $4.7 million, which was subscribed for via cash ($1.9 million), and the exchange of principal and accrued interest on the Notes and the Bridge Loan Notes (approximately $2.8 million). Under the Backstop Commitment, the Bridge Lenders purchased 27,714,385 shares of common stock at a price of $0.12 per share for approximately $3.3 million, of which $2.0 million was paid in cash and $1.3 million was paid for through the exchange of the balance of principal and accrued interest due on the Notes. As a result of these transactions, the Company satisfied its obligations with the Bridge Lenders and effectively cancelled the Notes effective June 30, 2011.

Effective July 18, 2011, ESW’s wholly-owned subsidiary ESW Canada Inc. (“ESWC”) paid its senior lender the amount of $1.5 million (Canadian dollars) from the proceeds of the Qualified Offering to liquidate the outstanding balance on the bank loan. The senior lender has discharged all liens, encumbrances and securities against the Company and its subsidiaries and cancelled the June 30, 2010 demand revolving credit facility agreement.

Effective May 1, 2012, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary ESW America Inc. (“ESWA”) received a $280,787 low interest loan from the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund (“MELF”), which is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Effective November 13, 2012, ESWA received the second draw down of $219,213 low interest loan from MELF. Proceeds from the loan were used to purchase and upgrade equipment at the air testing facility.

These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, ESWA, ESW Technologies Inc. ("ESWT"), ESWC and Technology Fabricators Inc. (“TFI”). All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated on consolidation. Amounts in the consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars.

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Effective February 3, 2012, BBL Technologies Inc. (“BBL”), a non-operating subsidiary, filed for bankruptcy in the Province of Ontario, Canada. At the time of filing, BBL had no assets but had issued and outstanding redeemable Class A special shares. The Company did not provide any guarantee in relation to these redeemable Class A special shares. As a result of BBL’s filing for bankruptcy, the Company lost its control over BBL and has deconsolidated BBL from the consolidated financial statements on the filing date. The Company recorded a $453,900 gain in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2012, upon deconsolidation of BBL.

ESTIMATES

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include amounts for inventory valuation, impairment of property plant and equipment, share-based compensation, valuation of the stock options and warrants, accrued liabilities and accounts receivable exposures.

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

The Company extends unsecured credit to its customers in the ordinary course of business but mitigates the associated credit risk by performing credit checks and actively pursuing past-due accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated and recorded based on management's assessment of the credit history with the customer and current relationships with them. On this basis management has determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts of $221,212 and $1,398 was appropriate as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

INVENTORY

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the first-in first-out method. Inventory is periodically reviewed for use and obsolescence, and adjusted as necessary. Inventory consists of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods and parts.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Company capitalizes customized equipment built to be used in the future day to day operations at cost. Once complete and available for use, the cost for accounting purposes is transferred to property, plant and equipment, where normal depreciation rates apply.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 5 to 7 years. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant renewals and betterments are capitalized.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company follows the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 360, which requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets' carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In performing the review for recoverability, if future undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest charges) from the use and ultimate disposition of the assets are less than their carrying values, an impairment loss, represented by the difference between its fair value and carrying value, is recognized. Properties held for sale are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or the expected sales price less costs to sell. Management reviewed certain assets for impairment in the first quarter of 2012 (see Note 6 for details).

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

Included in the ASC Topic 820 framework is a three-level valuation inputs hierarchy with Level 1 being inputs and transactions that can be effectively fully observed by market participants spanning to Level 3 where estimates are unobservable by market participants outside of the Company and must be estimated using assumptions developed by the Company. The Company discloses the lowest level input significant to each category of asset or liability valued within the scope of ASC Topic 820 and the valuation method as exchange, income or use. The Company uses inputs which are as observable as possible and the methods most applicable to the specific situation of each company or valued item.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and loan payable approximate fair value because of their short-term nature or current market rate for the loan payable with a fixed rate. Per ASC Topic 820 framework these are considered Level 2 inputs where inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

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Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be adversely affected by a change in the interest rates. In seeking to minimize the risks from interest rate fluctuations, the Company manages exposure through its normal operating and financing activities.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company derives revenue primarily from the sale of its catalytic products. In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the amount is fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.

The Company also derives revenue (less than 7.3% and 4.9% of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively) from providing emissions testing and environmental certification services. Revenue is recognized upon delivery of testing services when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and collection of the related receivable is reasonably assured.

LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

Loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share when their effect is anti-dilutive.

INCOME TAXES

Income taxes are computed in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, which requires, among other things, a liability approach to calculating deferred income taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in its financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company is required to make certain estimates and judgments about the application of tax law, the expected resolution of uncertain tax positions and other matters. In the event that uncertain tax positions are resolved for amounts different than the Company's estimates, or the related statutes of limitations expire without the assessment of additional income taxes, the Company will be required to adjust the amounts of the related assets and liabilities in the period in which such events occur.

Such adjustments may have a material impact on ESW's income tax provision and results of operations.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

The Company’s shipping and handling costs of $104,961 and $138,815 are included in cost of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Additionally, the Company has recorded recoveries of these costs amounting to $86,101 and $77,963, which are included in revenue for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Company is engaged in research and development work. Research and development costs are charged as operating expense of the Company as incurred. Any grant money received for research and development work is used to offset these expenditures. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company expensed $759,847 and $692,977 net of grant revenues, respectively, towards research and development costs. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, gross research and development expense, excluding any offsetting grant revenues, amounted to $759,847 and $971,689, respectively, and grant money amounted to $0 and $278,712, respectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The functional currency of the Company and its foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. All of the Company’s revenue and materials purchased from suppliers are denominated in or linked to the U.S. dollar. Transactions denominated in currencies other than a functional currency are converted to the functional currency on the transaction date, and any resulting assets or liabilities are further translated at each reporting date and at settlement. Gains and losses recognized upon such translations are included within foreign exchange gain (loss) in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Effective October 1, 2011, ESW changed the functional currency for its Canadian operations from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar. The change in functional currency was applied on a prospective basis. The U.S dollar translated amounts of nonmonetary assets and liabilities at October 1, 2011 became the historical accounting basis for those assets and liabilities at October 1, 2011. Until the point of transition a cumulative translation adjustment of $102,366 was recognized in other comprehensive income, as a result of the change, losses of $186,812 were recognized through net income and were included in foreign exchange loss on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Since the accumulated other comprehensive income related only to foreign currency translation adjustments the full amount of accumulated other comprehensive income of $344,183 was reclassified into accumulated deficit. Upon the dissolution, sale, or wind-up of the Canadian subsidiary, this amount will be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

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PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale and accrues for specific items at the time their existence is known and the amounts are determinable. The Company estimates warranty costs using standard quantitative measures based on industry warranty claim experience and evaluation of specific customer warranty issues. The Company currently estimates warranty costs as 2% of revenue. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, $143,564 and $192,674, respectively, was accrued as warranty provision and included in accrued liabilities. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the total warranty, service, service travel and installation costs included in cost of revenue were $265,936 and $272,966, respectively.

SEGMENT REPORTING

ESW operates in two reportable segments. ASC 280-10, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," establishes standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about operating segments in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Operating segments are components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. ESW’s operating segments include manufacturing operations and air testing services (see Note 15). ESW’s chief operating decision maker is the Company’s Executive Chairman.

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

In 2011, ESW underwent a significant restructuring of its operations. ESW recognizes restructuring expenses as they are incurred. ESW also evaluated the inventory and property, plant and equipment associated with restructuring actions for impairment. Asset impairment and accelerated depreciation expenses primarily relate to inventory write-downs for rationalized products and adjustments in the carrying value of the closed facilities to the Company’s estimated fair value. In addition, the remaining useful lives of other property, plant and equipment associated with the related operations were re-evaluated based on the respective plan, resulting in the impairment of certain assets. In accordance with ASC 420-10-25-11 costs to terminate an operating lease arise when a lessee will either: (a) terminate an operating lease; or (b) if it is unable to terminate the lease, discontinue its use of the asset and continue to make lease payments over the remaining term of the lease without benefit. When the lease will be terminated, the lessee should recognize a liability for the cost of terminating the lease at the time the lease is terminated. If the lease will not be terminated and the lessee will continue to incur costs under the lease without future benefit, the lessee should recognize a liability on the cease-use date (the date the lessee discontinues its use of the asset). In accordance with paragraphs 420-10-30-7 through 30-9, a liability for the remaining lease rentals, reduced by actual (or estimated) sublease rentals, would be recognized and measured at its fair value at the cease-use date. In accordance with paragraphs 420-10-35-1 through 35-4, the liability would be adjusted for changes, if any, resulting from revisions to estimated cash flows after the cease-use date, measured using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that was used to measure the liability initially.

As disclosed in Note 14, the Company entered into an agreement with its former landlord for the full release of any future obligations under the lease agreement.

COMPARATIVE FIGURES

Certain 2011 figures have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statement presentation.

Effective October 1, 2011, ESW changed the functional currency for its Canadian operations from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar. The change in functional currency was applied on a prospective basis. The U.S. dollar translated amounts of nonmonetary assets and liabilities at October 1, 2011 became the historical accounting basis for those assets and liabilities at October 1, 2011. On the same date, the cumulative translation adjustment of $344,183 was reclassified into accumulated deficit. As of December 31, 2012, the Company considered that the cumulative translation adjustment of $344,183 should be presented separately within the equity section and, accordingly, reclassified the 2011 balance to conform to the current year’s presentation. Upon the dissolution, sale, or wind-up of the Canadian subsidiary, this amount will be recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

NOTE 3 - RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-5 - "Comprehensive Income - Presentation of Comprehensive Income". This statement removed the presentation of comprehensive income in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The only two allowable presentations are below the components of net income in a statement of comprehensive income or in a separate statement of comprehensive income that begins with total net income. The guidance was effective for interim or annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 4 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, all of the Company's cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash.

NOTE 5 – INVENTORY

Inventory consists of:

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

Inventory

 

2012

 

2011

Raw materials

$

914,310

$

846,113

Work-in-process

 

1,234,375

 

1,705,346

Finished goods

 

28,660

 

102,575

Parts

 

37,406

 

-

 

 

2,214,751

 

2,654,034

Less: reserve for inventory obsolescence

 

(252,473)

 

(223,007)

Total

$

1,962,278

$

2,431,027

The Company recorded a reserve for inventory write-downs amounting to $252,473 and $223,007 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to certain inventory that was impaired as a result of the restructuring and product changes. The Company disposed of certain inventory to recover cash, resulting in a loss on disposal of $0 and $415,041 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

Classification

 

2012

 

2011

Plant, machinery and equipment

$

3,164,175

$

6,294,458

Office equipment

 

75,572

 

357,717

Furniture and fixtures

 

2,893

 

449,147

Vehicles

 

-

 

25,604

Leasehold improvements

 

875,704

 

1,012,823

 

 

4,118,344

 

8,139,749

 

 

 

 

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

(2,735,691)

 

(6,867,760)

 

$

1,382,653

$

1,271,989

 

 

For the years ended

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

Depreciation Expense

 

2012

 

2011

Depreciation expense included in cost of revenue

$

332,664

$

271,563

Depreciation expense included in operating expenses

 

203,811

 

350,121

Depreciation expense included in research and development costs

 

49,721

 

97,200

Total depreciation expense

$

586,196

$

718,884

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had $350,431 and $198,416, respectively, of customized equipment under construction.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss for furniture, fixtures and office equipment located at its Canadian facility. The recovery from the sale of furniture, fixtures and office equipment was nominal and, accordingly, the Company has valued these assets as $0 and recorded an impairment loss equal to the full amount of their carrying value.

Certain property and equipment are used as a collateral for borrowings under the MELF facility (Note 8).

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The details of impairment loss recognized are summarized in the following table:

 

 

For the years ended

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

Asset grouping

 

2012

 

2011

Plant and machinery

$

-

$

180,993

Leasehold improvements

 

-

 

93,328

Furniture and fixtures (Abandonment)

 

1,842

 

-

Office equipment (Held for sale)

 

2,182

 

36,983

Computer hardware (Held for sale)

 

18,905

 

-

Computer software (Held for sale)

 

21,909

 

-

Total impairment loss recognized

 

44,838

 

311,304

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations

 

-

 

(16,066)

Gain on disposal of plant and machinery

 

(13,666)

 

(131,570)

Net impairment loss recognized

$

31,172

$

163,668

NOTE 7 - REDEEMABLE CLASS A SPECIAL SHARES

At December 31, 2011, the redeemable Class A special shares that were issued by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, BBL, without par value, were redeemable on demand by the holder of the shares, which is a private Ontario Corporation, at $700,000 Canadian (historically translated to $453,900 at December 31, 2011). On February 3, 2012, BBL filed for bankruptcy and the redeemable Class A special shares were subsequently cancelled.

NOTE 8 - LOAN PAYABLE

On April 25, 2012, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary ESWA entered into the MELF Facility with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for up to $500,000 for the purchase of equipment and related purchases. Two (2) draw-downs were permitted under the MELF Facility by ESWA. The first draw-down of $280,787 was made under the MELF Facility in connection with equipment purchased by ESWA on April 25, 2012 (the “Closing Date”). ESWA made one (1) additional draw-down of $219,213 on November 13, 2012 per the terms of the MELF Facility so that the aggregate amount borrowed under the MELF Facility amounts to $500,000. Terms of the MELF Facility include initial interest at three (3%) percent per annum with monthly payments and full repayment of the MELF Facility on or before the first day of the eighty fifth (85) calendar month following the Closing Date. As part of the loan agreement, within three years from the Closing Date ESWA is required to create, or retain, at its current location a certain number of jobs that is specified in the loan application. A breach by ESWA in the creation or maintenance of these jobs shall be considered an event of default under the MELF Facility. In the event ESWA defaults on any payments, the MELF Facility may be accelerated with full payment due along with certain additional modifications including the increase in interest to twelve and one half (12 1/2%) percent. The loan is secured by certain property and equipment and corporate guarantee of the Company.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the loan payable amounted to $473,133 and $0, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company paid interest amounting to $6,421 and $0 on the loan and also repaid principal in the amount of $26,867 and $0, respectively.

Loan maturities based on outstanding principal are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

 

Amount

2013

$

68,926

2014

 

71,022

2015

 

73,182

2016

 

75,408

Thereafter

 

184,595

Total

$

473,133

 

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NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES

As of December 31, 2012, there are tax loss carry forwards for Federal income tax purposes of approximately $40,939,073 available to offset future taxable income in the United States. The tax loss carry forwards expire in various years through 2032. The Company does not expect to incur a Federal income tax liability in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, a valuation allowance for the full amount of the related deferred tax asset of approximately $14,328,675 has been established until realizations of the tax benefit from the loss carry forwards meet the "more likely than not" criteria.

Originating

 

Loss

Year

 

Carryforward

1999

$

407,067

2000

 

2,109,716

2001

 

2,368,368

2002

 

917,626

2003

 

637,458

2004

 

1,621,175

2005

 

2,276,330

2006

 

3,336,964

2007

 

3,378,355

2008

 

3,348,694

2009

 

2,927,096

2010

 

2,269,987

2011

 

2,393,112

2012

 

12,947,125

Total

$

40,939,073

Additionally, as of December31, 2012, the Company's two wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries had non-capital tax loss carry forwards of approximately $4,133,242 available to be used, in future periods, to offset taxable income. The loss carry forwards expire in 2031. The deferred tax asset of approximately $1,033,310 has been fully offset by a valuation allowance until realization of the tax benefit from the non-capital tax loss carry forwards are more likely than not.

The reconciliation of the difference between the income tax provision using the statutory tax rates and the effective tax rate is as follows:

 

 

For the years ended

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

Statutory tax rates:

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

35.00%

 

35.00%

Canada

 

26.25%

 

26.50%

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

 

 

U.S.

$

(13,201,205)

$

(5,799,781)

Canada

 

11,788,936

 

(3,327,307)

 

$

(1,412,269)

$

(9,127,088)

Expected tax recovery at statutory tax rates

$

(1,525,826)

$

(2,945,043)

Differences in income taxes resulting from:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and impairment (foreign operations)

 

(110,279)

 

138,779

Change in fair value of exchange feature liability

 

-

 

202,559

Financing charge on embedded derivative liability

 

-

 

169,785

Stock-based compensation

 

88,928

 

62,980

Gain on convertible derivative

 

-

 

(467,756)

Long-term debt interest expense accretion

 

-

 

1,227,126

 

 

(1,547,177)

 

(1,611,570)

Benefit of losses not recognized

 

1,547,177

 

1,611,570

Income tax provision per consolidated financial statements

$

-

$

-

 

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Components of deferred income tax assets are as follows:

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2012

 

2011

Property, plant and equipment

$

-

$

488,494

Tax loss carryforwards

 

15,361,985

 

13,255,075

 

 

15,361,985

 

13,743,569

Valuation allowance

 

(15,361,985)

 

(13,743,569)

Carrying value

$

-

$

-

Valuation allowances reflect the deferred tax benefits that management is uncertain about regarding the Company's ability to utilize in the future.

Based on the Company’s current tax loss position tax benefits to be recognized is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Company does not believe there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next twelve months.

The Company will recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Accrued interest and penalties will be included within the related tax liability line in the consolidated balance sheets.

In many cases the Company's uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by tax authorities. The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2012:

United States – Federal

2008 – present

United States – State

2008 – present

Canada – Federal

2009 – present

Canada – Provincial

2009 – present

NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Effective November 6, 2011, the Board approved restricted stock grants to 7 board members under the 2010 stock incentive plan, as per the terms of the grant each of the 7 Board members will receive 150,000 shares vesting in equal parts on December 31, 2011, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013 subject to the execution of the requisite grant agreements. The Board also approved restricted stock grants to 2 Board members for serving as chair to various committees. As per the terms of the grant each of the 2 board members will receive 200,000 shares vesting immediately subject to the execution of the requisite grant agreements. Stock-based compensation expense will be recorded as of the vesting terms of the grants. Of the vested shares 700,000 restricted shares of common stock have been issued as of December 31, 2012.

Effective December 10, 2012, the Board approved a one-time grant of 8,229,392 shares of restricted common stock from treasury to a member of the Company’s Board for services rendered as Executive Chairman, 4,114,696 shares of which were issued upon the date of grant, and 4,114,696 shares of which were issued on February 28, 2013. The shares of common stock were issued from treasury not under the Company’s 2010 stock incentive plan.

Effective December 31, 2012, the Company issued 83,334 restricted shares of common stock to two board members in lieu of outstanding board fees under the 2010 stock incentive plan.

Effective December 31, 2012, the Company issued 450,000 restricted shares of common stock to seven board members in connection with restricted stock grants under the 2010 stock incentive plan.

On July 15, 2011, as a result of the closing of the rights offering effective June 30, 2011, the Company issued 89,170,012 shares of common stock.

Effective November 6, 2011, the Company issued 400,000 restricted shares of common stock to two board members in connection with restricted stock grants under the 2010 stock incentive plan.

Effective November 6, 2011, the Company issued 166,668 restricted shares of common stock to four board members in lieu of outstanding board fees under the 2010 stock incentive plan.

Effective December 31, 2011, the Company issued 250,000 restricted shares of common stock to five board members in connection with restricted stock grants under the 2010 stock incentive plan.

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Shares of restricted common stock issued above were valued at the quoted market price on the dates of grant. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, $171,244 and $67,037, respectively, has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the fair value of each grant of restricted common shares.

NOTE 11 - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANT GRANTS

On April 15, 2010, the Board granted an aggregate award of 900,000 stock options to a former executive officer and former director and one director. The options vest over a period of three years with an exercise price of $0.65 (fair market value of the Company's common stock as of the date of grant) with expiry of five years from the date of award. Effective February 7, 2011, with the resignation of a director, the unvested portion of the stock options was cancelled as a result of the resignation. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $20,709 of unrecognized stock option expense related to the non-vested stock options.

A summary of option transactions, including those granted pursuant to the terms of certain employment and other agreements, is as follows:

 

Stock

 

Weighted

 

purchase

 

average

Details

options

 

exercise price

Outstanding, January 1, 2011

3,600,000

$

0.68

Granted

475,000

$

0.12

Expired or cancelled

(500,000)

$

(0.73)

Outstanding, December 31, 2011

3,575,000

$

0.60

Expired or cancelled

(2,400,000)

$

(0.65)

Outstanding, December 31, 2012

1,175,000

$

0.50

At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the outstanding options had a weighted average remaining life of 23 months and 13 months, respectively.

No stock options were granted for the year ended December 31, 2012. The weighted average fair value of options granted during 2011 was $0.05 and was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, using the following assumptions:

 

2011

Expected volatility

114%

Risk-free interest rate

0.42%

Expected life

3.16 years

Dividend yield

0.00%

Forfeiture rate

0.00%

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model used by the Company to calculate options and warrant values was developed to estimate the fair value of freely tradable, fully transferable options without vesting restrictions, which significantly differ from the Company's stock purchase options and warrants. The model also requires highly subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time until exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values.

During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, $82,836 and $113,704, respectively, has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for stock option expense.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding options as follows:

Number of

Exercise

 

Options

Price

Expiration date

100,000

$1.00

February 8, 2013

250,000

$0.27

August 6, 2013

600,000

$0.65

April 15, 2015

225,000

$0.12

June 30, 2016

1,175,000

 

 

 

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Warrants issued in connection with various private placements of equity securities are treated as a capital transaction and no income statement recognition is required. A summary of warrant transactions is as follows:

 

 

Weighted average

Details

Warrant shares

exercise price

Outstanding, January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011

1,545,000

 

$

0.65

Granted

--

$

--

Exercised

--

$

--

Expired

(1,545,000)

$

0.65

Outstanding, December 31, 2012

--

$

--

No warrants were issued during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.

NOTE 12 – EXPENSES RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF NOTES PAYABLE AND 2010 DEBENTURES

In connection with the issuance of unsecured subordinated notes payables and the Qualified Offering disclosed in Note 1, the Company recognized the following expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011:

·        Interest expense on notes payable to related parties of $126,850;

·        Interest accretion expense of $3,506,074 representing the full discount on the $4 million notes, as a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of notes were allocated to an embedded derivative liability in the amount of $3,506,074; and

·        The Company recognized a financing charge on embedded derivative liability of $485,101 and a gain on convertible derivative of $1,336,445, both of which also relate to the notes payable.

The Company recognized a loss in fair value of exchange feature liability of $578,739. The exchange feature liability was related to certain convertible debentures issued in 2010 with anti-dilution provisions. Concurrent with the closing of the Qualified Offering, the anti-dilution agreements were also closed.

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In addition to fees and salaries as well as reimbursement of business expenses, transactions with related parties include:

·        On April 19, 2011, the Company's Board ratified a Services Agreement (the "Orchard Agreement") between the Company and Orchard Capital Corporation ("Orchard") which was approved by the Company's Compensation Committee and was effective January 30, 2011. Under the Orchard Agreement, Orchard agreed to provide services that may be mutually agreed to by and between Orchard and the Company including those duties customarily performed by the Chairman of the Board and executive of the Company as well as providing advice and consultation on general corporate matters and other projects as may be assigned by the Company's Board as needed. Orchard is controlled by Richard Ressler. Certain affiliated entities of Orchard as well as Richard Ressler own shares of the Company. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, management fees charged to operations amounted to $300,000 and $275,000, respectively.

·        Mr. Nitin Amersey, a director of the Company, is listed as a control person with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Bay City Transfer Agency Registrar Inc., the Company's transfer agent, and of Freeland Venture Resources Inc., which provides Edgar filing services to the Company. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred fees to these entities controlled by Mr. Amersey amounting to $11,296 and $18,054, respectively.

·        During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, interest expense on notes payable to related party amounted to $0 and $126,850, respectively. These notes payable and certain agreements in connection with the subsequent conversion of these notes to equity are discussed in Note 1.

·        During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized a loss in fair value of exchange feature liability of $0 and $578,739, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. This exchange feature was related to the $1 million convertible debentures issued on March 19, 2010 and held by Orchard. The exchange feature liability was classified as a derivative liability and was transferred to equity when the related convertible debentures were converted into equity on June 30, 2011.

·        Mr. Peter Bloch, a former director of the Company, provided consulting services to the Company and was paid in the amount of $88,796 for these services for the year ended December 31, 2011. Mr. Bloch did not provide similar consulting services for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

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NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

LEASES

Effective November 24, 2004, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, ESWA, entered into a lease agreement for approximately 40,220 square feet of leasehold space at 2 Bethlehem Pike Industrial Center, Montgomery Township, Pennsylvania. The leasehold space houses the Company's research and development facilities and also houses ESW’s manufacturing operations. The lease commenced on January 15, 2005. Effective October 16, 2009, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESWA entered into a lease renewal agreement with Nappen & Associates for the leasehold property in Pennsylvania. Under the terms of the lease renewal, the lease term was extended to February 28, 2013. Effective September 24, 2012, ESWA entered into a second lease amendment agreement, whereby ESWA extended the term of the lease agreement by an additional 5 years. Under the terms of the second lease renewal, the lease will expire on February 28, 2018.

Effective December 20, 2004, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, ESWC, entered into a lease agreement for approximately 50,000 square feet of leasehold space in Concord, Ontario, Canada. The leasehold space previously housed the Company's executive offices and the manufacturing operations. The renewed lease period commenced on October 1, 2010 and ended on September 30, 2015. Effective May 1, 2012, the landlord terminated the lease agreement for the facility. The facility had been vacated prior to the lease termination. Thereafter effective May 22, 2012, ESWC and its former landlord entered into an agreement for the full release of any future obligations under the lease agreement subject to payment of a mutually agreed consideration payable through September 2012. The agreement provides for a full and complete release of ESWC by the landlord for the consideration and terms under the lease agreement. ESWC has fulfilled its terms of the release.

The following is a summary of the minimum annual lease payments for the Pennsylvania lease:

Year Ending December 31,

 

Total

2013

$

180,990

2014

 

180,990

2015

 

180,990

2016

 

180,990

2017

 

180,990

2018

 

30,165

Total

$

935,115

LEGAL MATTERS

From time to time, the Company may be involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings arising from the ordinary course of the Company’s business, collections claims, breach of contract claims, labor and employment claims, tax and other matters. Although claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, ESW believes that the resolution of current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on ESW because of legal costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.

The Company is pursuing a lawsuit in New York for collection of unpaid invoices related to goods delivered to a former dealer.

NOTE 15 – OPERATING SEGMENTS

The Company has two principal operating segments, ESW America emissions testing services and catalyst manufacturing. These operating segments were determined based on the nature of the products and services offered. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s Executive Chairman has been identified as the chief operating decision-maker, and directs the allocation of resources to operating segments based on the profitability and cash flows of each respective segment.

 

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The Company evaluates performance based on several factors, of which the primary financial measure is net income. The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those described in Note 2. No intersegment sales were made for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. The following tables show the operations and certain assets of the Company’s reportable segments:

For the year ended December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Catalyst

 

Emissions testing

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

Revenue

$

9,778,763

$

747,560

$

-

$

10,526,323

Net income (loss)

$

309,303

$

(716,348)

$

(1,005,224)

$

(1,412,269)

Property, plant and equipment additions

$

31,604

$

703,565

$

-

$

735,169

Property, plant and equipment under construction
additions

 

$

 

150,616

 

$

 

1,399

 

$

 

-

 

$

 

152,015

Interest expense

$

-

$

6,421

$

-

$

6,421

Depreciation and amortization

$

112,614

$

473,582

$

-

$

586,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2012

 

 

 

Catalyst

 

Emissions testing

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

Total assets

$

3,614,649

$

1,776,344

$

14,125

$

5,405,118

Property, plant and equipment under construction

$

1,399

$

349,032

$

-

$

350,431

Property, plant and equipment

$

205,135

$

1,177,518

$

-

$

1,382,653

Accounts receivable

$

1,203,355

$

118,965

$

-

$

1,322,320

Inventories

$

1,952,276

$

10,002

$

-

$

1,962,278

 

For the year ended December 31, 2011

 

 

 

Catalyst

 

Emissions testing

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

Revenue

$

11,304,074

$

581,591

$

-

$

11,885,665

Net loss

$

(3,404,278)

$

(1,441,766)

$

(4,281,044)

$

(9,127,088)

Property, plant and equipment additions

$

25,406

$

207,931

$

-

$

233,337

 

Property, plant and equipment under construction
additions

 

$

-

$

150,618

$

-

$

150,618

 

Interest expense

$

-

$

-

$

3,506,074

$

3,506,074

 

Depreciation and amortization

$

272,191

$

446,693

$

16,145

$

735,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2011

 

 

 

Catalyst

 

Emissions testing

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

Total assets

$

4,383,370

$

1,498,469

$

623,187

$

6,505,026 

Property, plant and equipment under construction

$

-

$

198,416

$

-

$

198,416

Property, plant and equipment

$

328,489

$

943,500

$

-

$

1,271,989

Accounts receivable

$

1,028,720

$

176,014

$

-

$

1,204,734 

Inventories

$

2,393,507

$

37,520

$

-

$

2,431,027

All of the Company’s revenue for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 was derived from the United States. Net property, plant and equipment (including property, plant and equipment under construction) located outside of the United States are less than 10% at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

NOTE 16 - LOSS PER SHARE

Potential common shares of 1,175,000 related to ESW's outstanding stock options and 0 shares related to ESW's outstanding warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2012 because the inclusion of these shares would be anti-dilutive.

Potential common shares of 3,575,000 related to ESW's outstanding stock options and 1,545,000 shares related to ESW's outstanding warrants were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2012 because the inclusion of these shares would be anti-dilutive.

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NOTE 17 - RISK MANAGEMENT

CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK AND ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE

The Company's cash balances are maintained in various banks in Canada and the United States. Deposits held in banks in the United States are insured up to $250,000 per depositor for each bank by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposits held in banks in Canada are insured up to $100,000 Canadian per depositor for each bank by The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation, a federal Crown corporation. Actual balances at times may exceed these limits.

Accounts Receivable and Concentrations of Credit Risk: The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral from its customers. The Company also managed its credit risk by insuring certain of Company’s accounts receivable as at December 31, 2011. Three of the Company’s customers accounted for 27.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%, of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2012 and 13.7%, 12.1% and 11.2%, respectively, of its accounts receivable as of December 31, 2012. Three of the Company’s customers accounted for 41.2%, 15.7% and 10.6%, of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 37.4%, 25.1% and 14.0%, respectively, of its accounts receivable as of December 31, 2011.

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company purchased approximately 19.1% and 12.0% of its inventory from two vendors. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company purchased approximately 29.6% and 13.9% of its inventory from two vendors. The accounts payable to these two vendors aggregated approximately $483,717 and $511,271 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

NOTE 18 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Effective February 28, 2013, the Company filed a Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 1. ESW’s Board has fixed the close of business on February 15, 2013 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to submit written consents. The statement includes the following proposals submitted for consent by shareholders:

1)           a proposal to amend the Articles of Incorporation of Company to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at an exchange ratio of 1-for-2,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Such amendment would not change the par value per share and the number of authorized shares of common stock. Such amendment to be effective upon filing of Articles of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida; and

2)           a proposal to approve and adopt the Company’s 2013 stock plan.

Effective February 28, 2013, the Company issued 4,114,696 restricted shares of common stock to one board member in connection with a stock grant approved by ESW’s Board effective December 10, 2012. The shares of common stock were issued from treasury and not under the Company’s 2010 stock incentive plan.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

In 2012 there were no changes or disagreements.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the supervision and with the participation of ESW's management, including ESW's Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, ESW evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2012 (the "Evaluation Date"). Based upon that evaluation, the Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, ESW's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance to ensure that information required to be disclosed in ESW's Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS

There was no significant change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the last fiscal year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.

ESW's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, ESW's Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer and effected ESW's Board of Directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that ESW's receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorizations of its management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on ESW's consolidated financial statements.

Because of inherent limitations, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Also projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including ESW's Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, ESW assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. In making this assessment, management used the framework in INTERNAL CONTROL-INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, ESW's management concluded that ESW's internal control over financial reporting was adequate as of December 31, 2012.

This annual report does not include an attestation of ESW's registered public accounting firm regarding internal controls over financial reporting as management's report was not subject to attestation by ESW's registered public accounting firm pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule for small business issuers.

ITEM 9B OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Certain information concerning the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the following table and in the paragraphs following. Information regarding each such directors and executive officer's ownership of voting securities of the Company appears as "Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" below.

FISCAL YEAR 2012

Name

Position

Date Elected / Appointed

Mark Yung

Executive Chairman

February 07, 2011

Nitin Amersey

Director

January 2003

John D. Dunlap III

Director

February 2007

John J Suydam

Director

January 25, 2011

John J Hannan

Director

January 25, 2011

Benjamin Black

Director

January 25, 2011

Joshua Black

Director

January 25, 2011

Zohar Loshitzer

Director

January 25, 2011

Frank Haas

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer

March 09, 2011

Virendra Kumar

Vice President of Operations

March 09, 2011

Praveen Nair

Chief Financial Officer

March 09, 2011

Set forth below is information relating to the business experience of each of the directors and executive officers of the Company.

MARK YUNG, age 39, is a Senior Investment Executive at Orchard Capital, an investment firm located in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Yung currently acts as Executive Chairman of ESW and as a board member of Polymer Plainfield. Prior to joining Orchard, Mr. Yung was a Senior Vice President in the Corporate Strategy and Merger and Acquisitions groups of Citigroup and ABN AMRO. Prior to his corporate strategy roles, Mr. Yung was an investment professional at JPMorgan Partners ("JPMP"). At JPMP, Mr. Yung focused on venture capital, growth equity and buyout transactions in Latin America and acted as board member for various emerging companies in the region. Mr. Yung holds a B.A. from Cornell University and a M.B.A. from INSEAD. Effective February 10, 2011, Mr. Mark Yung was elected to serve as Executive Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Yung has been serving as an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Company since December 17, 2010. Mr. Mark Yung is also employed by Orchard Capital Corporation, which is controlled by Mr. Richard Ressler, affiliated entities of Orchard Capital Corporation as well as Mr. Richard Ressler are shareholders of the Company.

NITIN M. AMERSEY, age 61, has 40 years of experience in international trade, marketing and corporate management. Mr. Amersey was elected as a director of ESW and has served as a member of the board since January 2003. Mr. Amersey was appointed Interim Chairman of the Board in May 2004 and subsequently was appointed Chairman of the Board in December 2004 and served as Chairman on ESW's board through to January 2010. In addition to his service as a board member of ESW, Mr. Amersey has been Chairman of Scothalls Limited, a private trading firm from 1978 to 2005. Mr. Amersey has also served as President of Circletex Corp., a financial consulting management firm since 2001, has been the Managing Member in Amersey Investments, LLC, a financial consulting management firm since 2006, and has served as chairman of Midas Touch Global Media Corp from 2005 to the present. He is also Chairman of Hudson Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. and of Trueskill Technologies Pvt. Ltd., private companies domiciled in India. He is a director and Chief Financial Officer of the Trim Holding Group. He was a director of New World Brands Inc. from September 2010 to July 2011 and Chief Executive Officer of New World Brands, Inc., from December 2010 to July 2011. He is a director of Azaz Capital Corp., formerly ABC Acquisition Corp 1505 and formerly its Chairman. Mr. Amersey served as director and Chief Executive Officer of ABC Acquisition Corp. 1502, from June 2010 to February 2011. From 2003 to 2006 Mr. Amersey was Chairman of RMD Entertainment Group and also served during the same period as chairman of Wide E-Convergence Technology America Corp. Mr. Amersey has a Master’s of Business Administration Degree from the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He graduated from Miami University as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. He is the sole member manager of Amersey Investments LLC. Mr. Amersey also holds a Certificate of Director Education from the NACD Corporate Director's Institute.

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JOHN DUNLAP, III, 54, served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the California Air Resources Board from 1994 to 1999. In this post, Mr. Dunlap promoted advanced technological solutions to achieve air quality and public health protection gains. During his tenure as Chairman, Mr. Dunlap oversaw the development and implementation of the most far-reaching air quality regulations in the world aimed at fuels, engines and over 200 consumer products. Prior to Mr. Dunlap's tenure at CARB, he served as the Chief Deputy Director of the California Department of Toxic's Substances Control where his responsibilities included crafting the state's technology advancement program, serving as the lead administration official in securing congressional and U.S. Department of Defense / Executive Branch support and funding for military base closure environmental clean-up and in creating a network of ombudsman staff to assist the regulated businesses in demystifying the regulatory process. In addition, Mr. Dunlap spent more than a decade at the South Coast Air Quality Management District in a host of regulatory, public affairs and advisory positions where he distinguished himself as the principal liaison with the business and regulatory community. Mr. Dunlap is currently the owner of a California-based advocacy and consulting firm called the Dunlap Group. He has served on the Board of Directors of ESW since 2007. Mr. Dunlap has a BA degree in Political Science and Business from the University of Redlands (California) and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Claremont Graduate University (California).

JOHN SUYDAM, age 53, Mr. Suydam joined Apollo in 2006 as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. From 2002 through 2006, Mr. Suydam was a partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, where he served as head of Mergers & Acquisitions and co-head of the Corporate Department. Prior to that time, Mr. Suydam served as chairman of the law firm O’Sullivan, LLP, which specialized in representing private equity investors. Mr. Suydam serves on the Board of Directors of the Big Apple Circus and Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc., and he is also a member of the Department of Medicine Advisory Board of The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Mr. Suydam received his JD from New York University and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in History from the State University of New York at Albany.

JOHN J HANNAN, age 60, is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Apollo Investment Corporation, a public investment company. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Apollo Investment Corporation from 2006 to 2008. Mr. Hannan, a senior partner of Apollo Management, L.P., co-founded Apollo Management, L.P. in 1990. He received a BBA from Adelphi University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

BENJAMIN BLACK, age 28, is a 2013 joint degree candidate for a Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. From 2007 to 2009, he was employed in the Technology, Media & Telecoms Group within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman, Sachs & Co. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 with a major in History.

JOSHUA BLACK, age 26, is employed at Apollo Management. Formerly, he was employed by the Leveraged Finance Group within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman, Sachs & Co from 2010 to June, 2011. From 2008 to 2010, he was employed in the Financial Institutions Group within the Investment Banking Division also at Goldman, Sachs & Co. He graduated cum laude and with departmental distinction from Princeton University in 2008 with a major in Religion.

ZOHAR LOSHITZER, age 55, Chief Executive Officer of Presbia an ophthalmic-device firm. Mr. Loshitzer possesses a varied background guiding commercialization of emerging technologies in fields including aerospace, telecommunications and medical devices. Mr. Loshitzer has held leadership positions in several portfolio companies affiliated to Orchard Capital, including Presbia. Previously, Mr. Loshitzer served as the President, CEO and founder of Universal Telecom Services (UTS), which provides high-quality, competitively priced voice and data telecommunications solutions to emerging markets. Mr. Loshitzer oversaw the company's operations and its critical relationships with key foreign entities, mainly in the Indochina region. He is one of the founders of J2 Global Communications (NASDAQ: JCOM), and a co-founder and former managing director of Life Alert Emergency Response, Inc., currently serves as a managing director of Orchard Telecom, Inc., and has served as a board member to MAI Systems Corporation, an AMEX-listed company and j2 Global communications (NASDAQ: JCOM) from 1998 - 2001 . Earlier in his career, Mr. Loshitzer worked in the aerospace industry at the R&D lab of Precision Instruments, a division of IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries). Mr. Loshitzer focuses on helping grow companies from start-ups to global enterprises. In the later part of 2011 Mr. Loshitzer joined the board of Advance Cell Technology Inc., a biotechnology Company. Mr. Loshitzer holds a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Ort Syngalowski College in Israel.

FRANK HAAS, age 49, the Company's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer. Mr. Haas has been the Vice President of Special Projects for the Company since 2007. He joined the Company in 2001 and served in several capacities, such as technical Sales Engineer and Director of Sales. Prior to joining the Company Mr. Haas was employed by Nett Technologies and Husky Injection Moulding, where he served in the roles of technical Sales and Project Engineer. Mr. Haas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Production Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany.

VIRENDRA KUMAR, age 38, the Vice President of Operations of the Company. Mr. Kumar has been General Manager of ESW America, Inc. ("ESWA") since 2010 and is responsible for the overall operations related to Air Testing Services. Prior to joining ESWA in 2009, Mr. Kumar was employed by Cummins Inc. as an Emission Operations Leader from 2004 through 2009, prior to that by Escort JCB as a design and production engineer, and by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi as a project manager. Mr. Kumar holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rajasthan. Mr. Kumar was also a PhD candidate at University of California, Riverside.

 

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PRAVEEN NAIR, age 37 the Chief Financial Officer of the Company He joined the Company in May 2005 and served in the position of Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer supporting the Company's Chief Financial Officer in day-to-day operations. In May 2006 he was promoted to Controller for the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries, ESW America Inc. and ESW Canada Inc. and was appointed Chief Accounting Officer in February 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Nair was with e-Serve International Ltd, a Citigroup company from December 2000 through January 2005 where he served as a Deputy Manager in the Business Development and Migrations Unit and subsequently as Manager and Senior Manager. He was responsible for feasibility studies and regionalizing operations from countries in Europe, North America and Africa. Mr. Nair has a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with specialization in Accounting and a Master’s Degree in Finance from Faculty of Management Studies, College of Materials Management, Jabalpur, India.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

GENERAL

ESW's management and Board of Directors believe that good corporate governance is important to ensure that the Company is managed for the long-term benefit of its stockholders. This section describes key corporate governance practices that have been adopted.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS AND ATTENDANCE

The Board of Directors has responsibility for establishing broad corporate policies and reviewing overall performance of the Company rather than day-to-day operations. The primary responsibility of ESW's Board of Directors is to oversee the management of the Company and, in doing so, serve the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. The Board of Directors selects, evaluates and provides for the succession of executive officers and, subject to stockholder approval, the election of directors. The Board also reviews and approves corporate objectives and strategies, and evaluates significant policies and proposed major commitments of corporate resources as well as participates in decisions that have a potential major economic impact on our Company. Management keeps the directors informed of Company activity through regular communication, including written reports and presentations at Board of Directors and committee meetings. We have no formal policy regarding director attendance at the annual meeting of stockholders. The Board of Directors held ten (4) meetings in 2012, three of which were telephonic and one in person at or Montgomeryville, PA facility. All board members were in attendance for at least seventy five percent (75%) of the board meetings.

AUDIT COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

The Company has a separately designated standing Audit Committee comprised of Nitin M. Amersey (Chairman) and John Dunlap III. Nitin Amersey qualifies as a "financial expert" as defined by SEC rules. The Company's Board has also determined that Nitin Amersey meets the SEC definition of an "independent" director. The Audit Committee met 4 times during 2012.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of John Dunlap III, who serves as Chairman and Nitin Amersey. In accordance with its charter, the Compensation Committee is responsible for establishing and reviewing the overall compensation philosophy of the Company, establishing and reviewing: the Company's general compensation policies applicable to the executive officers and other officers; evaluating the performance of the executives officer and other officers and approving their annual compensation; reviewing and recommending the compensation of directors; reviewing and recommending employment, consulting, retirement and severance arrangements involving officers and directors of the Corporation; and reviewing and recommending proposed and existing incentive-compensation plans and equity-based compensation plans for the Corporation's directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Compensation Committee met 5 times during 2012.

COMPENSATION POLICY

The objective of the Compensation Committee with respect to compensation for executive officers is to ensure that compensation packages are designed and implemented to align compensation with both short-term and long-term key corporate objectives and employee performance and to ensure that the Corporation is able to attract, motivate and retain skilled and experienced executives in an effort to enhance ESW's success and shareholder value.

The compensation policies are designed to align the interests of management with ESW's shareholders. In order to do so, the committee takes into consideration the experience, responsibility and performance of each individual over the longer term and considers a range of short-and long-term cash, and non-cash compensation elements. The Company believes that this serves the goals of compensating ESW's executive officers competitively on a current basis, tying a significant portion of the executives' compensation to company performance, and allowing the executive officers and key employees to gain an ownership stake in ESW's commensurate with their relative levels of seniority and responsibility. Each year, a review of the executive compensation program, compensation philosophy, committee mission and performance is completed. In addition, each year the committee reviews the nature and amounts of all elements of the executive officers' compensation, both separately and in the aggregate, to ensure that the total amount of compensation is competitive with respect to ESW's peer companies, and that there is an appropriate balance for compensation that is tied to the short- and long-term performance of the Company.

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NOMINATION COMMITTEE

The Company does not at present have a formal nominating committee. The full Board of Directors as a group performs the role. The Board does not assign specific weights to particular criteria and no particular criterion is a prerequisite for each prospective nominee. ESW believes that the backgrounds and qualifications of our directors, considered as a group, should provide a significant breadth of experience, knowledge and abilities that will allow its Board to fulfill its responsibilities.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

Under the securities laws of the United States, the Company's directors, executive officers, and any persons holding more than ten percent of the Company's common stock are required to report their initial ownership of the Company's common stock and any subsequent changes in their ownership to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specific due dates have been established by the Commission, and the Company is required to disclose any failure to file by those dates. Based upon the copies of Section 16 (a) reports that the Company received from such persons for their 2012 fiscal year transactions, the Company believes there has been compliance with all Section 16 (a) filing requirements applicable to such officers, directors and ten-percent beneficial owners for such fiscal year.

CODE OF ETHICS

ESW's Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics which provides a framework for directors, officers and employees on the conduct and ethical decision-making integral to their work. The Audit Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with this code of ethics and any waivers or amendments thereto can only be made by the Board or a Board committee. The Code of Ethics is available on www.sec.gov as an exhibit with the Company's Form 10KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2006. The Company can provide a copy of such Code of Ethics, upon receipt of a written request to the attention of the CFO's Office, at ESW Group®, 200 Progress Drive, Montgomeryville, PA 18936. The written request should include the Company name, contact person and full mailing address and/or email address of the requestor.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The following table sets forth the compensation for each of the last two (2) fiscal years earned by each of the most highly compensated executive officers (the “Named Executives”).

SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

Name / Principal position

Year

Salary

Bonus

Stock awards

Option awards

Non-equity incentive plan compensation

Non-qualified deferred compensation earnings

All other compensation

Total

Praveen Nair (1)

2012

$150,063

--

--

--

27,512

--

$5,125

$182,700

Chief Financial Officer

2011

$145,555

--

--

--

--

--

$3,647

$149,202

Frank Haas (2)

2012

$160,067

--

--

--

30,013

--

$5,125

$195,205

Chief Technology Officer

2011

$146,307

--

--

--

--

--

$3,647

$149,955

& Chief Regulatory Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virendra Kumar (3)

2012

$150,000

--

--

--

37,500

--

$6,111

$193,611

Vice President Of Operations

2011

$141,542

--

--

--

--

--

$6,900

$148,442

1. Mr. Nair receives an annual salary of CAD$150,000 (which translates to USD $150,063 for the year ended December 31, 2012). In 2012 Mr. Nair received $150,063 as salary, $27,512 in non-equity incentive plan compensation and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $5,125. In 2011, Mr. Nair received $145,555 as salary and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $3,647.

2. Mr. Haas receives an annual salary of CAD$160,000 (which translates to USD $160,067 for the year ended December 31, 2012). In 2012 Mr. Haas received $160,067 as salary, $30,013 in non-equity incentive plan compensation and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $5,125. In 2011 Mr. Haas received $ 146,307 as salary and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $3,647.

3. Mr. Kumar receives an annual salary of $150,000. In 2012 Mr. Kumar received $150,000 as salary, $37,500 in non-equity incentive plan compensation and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $6,111. In 2011 Mr. Kumar received $141,542 as salary and standard medical and dental benefits provided by the Company totaling $6,900.

 

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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

On April 19, 2011, the Company’s Board ratified a Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Company and Orchard Capital Corporation (“Orchard”) which was approved by the Company’s Compensation Committee. Under the Agreement, which was effective as of January 30, 2011, Orchard agreed to provide services that may be mutually agreed to by and between Orchard and the Company including those duties customarily performed by the Chairman of the Board and executives of the Company as well as providing advice and consultation on general corporate matters and other projects as may be assigned by the Company’s Board as needed. Orchard has agreed to appoint Mark Yung, who is also employed by Orchard, as the Company’s Executive Chairman to act on Orchard’s behalf and provide the services to the Company under the Agreement. Orchard reserves the right to replace Mr. Yung as the provider of services under the Agreement at its sole option. The Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice unless otherwise provided for under the Agreement. Compensation under the agreement is the sum of $300,000 per annum plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Orchard. The agreement includes other standard terms including indemnification and limitation of liability provisions. Orchard is controlled by Richard Ressler; affiliated entities of Orchard as well as Richard Ressler own shares of the Company. Under the agreement the Company has paid $300,000 for the year ended December 31, 2012 and $275,000 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN COMPENSATION

Non-equity incentive plan compensation is based upon the achievement of predetermined annual goals, namely, quantitative financial goals such as revenue and EBITDA as well as non-quantitative performance goals. Examples of non-quantitative goals include strengthening manufacturing operations, strengthening corporate finance, strengthening regulatory function, successful management of staff, and product development, among others. The Compensation Committee determines the compensation for achievement or partial achievement of any such predetermined goal. For the Named Executives, non-equity incentive compensation is calculated by assigning 70% weight to quantitative financial goals (35% to each of revenue and EBITDA) and 30% to non-quantitative goals.

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

There were no outstanding equity awards held by any of the Named Executives as of December 31, 2012.

2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan (“2010 Stock Incentive Plan”), which is currently in effect, replaced the Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan. While options granted under the Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan remain in effect in accordance with the terms of such 2002 Stock Option Plan and the individual options, the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan replaced the Company’s 2002 Plan for grants following its adoption. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan was capitalized with 5,000,000 shares. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the granting of awards to employees (including officers) of the Company and certain related companies in the form of any combination of (1) options to purchase shares of Common Stock, (2) stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), (3) shares of restricted Common Stock (“restricted stock”), (4) shares of deferred Common Stock (“deferred stock”), (5) bonus stock, and (6) tax-offset payments with respect to any of such awards. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan also authorizes the granting of awards to directors who are not employees or officers of the Company (“Outside Directors”) to purchase shares of Common Stock and related limited SARs and tax-offset payments. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan is administered by a committee of the Company’s Board, which consists of at least two Outside Directors. This committee has authority to interpret the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan, adopt administrative regulations, and determine and amend the terms of awards to employees. The Board has similar authority with respect to Outside Directors (although the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan may also provide for certain automatic grants to Outside Directors). The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock which may be issued under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan is 5,000,000. Such shares may consist of authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares. The exercise of a SAR for cash or for the settlement of any other award in cash will not count against this share limit. Shares subject to lapsed, forfeited or cancelled awards, including options cancelled upon the exercise of tandem SARs for cash, will not count against this limit and can be re-granted under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan. If the exercise price of an option is paid in Common Stock or if shares are withheld from payment of an award to satisfy tax obligations with respect to the award, such shares also will not count against the above limit. No employee or Outside Director may be granted tax-offset payments with respect to more than the number of shares of Common Stock covered by awards held by such employee. The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan does not limit awards which may be made under other plans of the Company.

 

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COMPENSATION OF NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS

Name of outside director

Year

 

Fees
earned
cash

 

Restricted stock awards(1)

$

 

Total

Nitin M. Amersey (2)

2012

$

30,000

$

1,000

$

31,000

 

2011

$

53,935

$

19,000

$

72,935

John D. Dunlap III (3)

2012

$

30,000

$

1,000

$

31,000

 

2011

$

47,500

$

19,000

$

66,500

Mark Yung (4)

2012

$

--

$

152,244

$

152,244

 

2011

$

5,000

$

--

$

--

Zohar Loshitzer (5)

2012

$

--

$

1,000

$

1,000

 

2011

$

5,000

$

3,000

$

8,000

Benjamin Black (6)

2012

$

--

$

2,000

$

2,000

 

2011

$

5,000

$

--

$

5,000

Joshua Black (6)

2012

$

--

$

2,000

$

2,000

 

2011

$

5,000

$

--

$

5,000

John J Hannan (5)

2012

$

--

$

1,000

$

1,000

 

2011

$

5,000

$

3,000

$

8,000

John Suydam (5)

2012

$

--

$

1,000

$

1,000

 

2011

$

5,000

$

3,000

$

8,000

In 2011, the compensation structure for Outside Directors was amended; there is no cash compensation for Outside Directors serving on the board of the Company. The Chairman of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee receive $2,500 per month as cash compensation. Each Outside Director serving on the board was awarded 150,000 shares of restricted Common Stock with 50,000 shares vesting on December 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In December 2012, Mr. Yung received a one-time grant of 8,229,392 shares of restricted Common Stock for services rendered as Executive Chairman, 4,114,696 shares of which were issued upon the date of grant, and 4,114,696 shares of which will be issued on February 28, 2013.

Until April 2011 Outside Directors were compensated at the rate of $2,500 a month. The Chairman of the Board received an additional $2,000 per month and the Chair of the Audit Committee received an additional $1,000 per month.

(1) Represents the cost of the compensation expense recorded by the Company in accordance with FAS123R (ASC 718-10-10). In 2012, compensation expense for restricted stock grants amounted to $161,244. In 2011, compensation expense for restricted stock grants amounted to $47,000.

(2) In 2012, Mr. Amersey received $30,000 in board fees and 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member. In 2011, Mr. Amersey received $38,000 in board fees for 2011and $15,938 related to outstanding board fees for 2010. Mr. Amersey also received a one-time grant of 200,000 shares of restricted Common Stock for serving as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member for 2011.

(3) In 2012, Mr. Dunlap received $30,000 in board fees and 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member. In 2011, Mr. Dunlap received $30,000 in board fees for 2011 and $17,500 related to outstanding board fees for 2010. Mr. Dunlap also received a one­time grant of 200,000 shares of restricted Common Stock for serving as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member for 2011.

(4) In 2012, represents 4,114,696 shares of restricted Common Stock issued in December 2012 for services rendered as Executive Chairman. An additional 4,114,696 shares of restricted Common Stock for services rendered will be issued to Mr. Yung on February 28, 2013. In 2011, represents $5,000 in board fees for months prior to the amendment of the board compensation structure, which amount was paid out in the form of a stock grant of 41,667 shares of restricted Common Stock in November 2011.

(5) In 2012, represents 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member for 2012. In 2011, represents $5,000 in board fees for months prior to the amendment of the board compensation structure. This amount was paid out in the form of a stock grant of 41,667 shares of restricted Common Stock in November 2011 and 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member for 2011.

(6) In 2012, represents 100,000 shares of restricted Common Stock under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for serving as a board member for 2011 and 2012. In 2011, represents $5,000 in board fees for months prior to the amendment of the board compensation structure. This amount was paid out in the form of a stock grant of 41,667 shares of restricted Common Stock in December 2012.

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The following tables show certain information regarding the outstanding equity awards (options to purchase Common Stock and unvested portion of restricted stock grants) held by the Outside Directors at the end of 2012.

Name

Options
outstanding

Options exercise
price

Options expiration date

Nitin M. Amersey

50,000

$0.27

8/6/2013

 

Name

Number of
restricted common
stock outstanding (unvested)
at December 31, 2012

Vesting dates

Nitin M. Amersey

50,000

December 31, 2013

John Dunlap III

50,000

December 31, 2013

Mark Yung

4,114,696

February 28, 2013

Zohar Loshitzer

50,000

December 31, 2013

Benjamin Black

50,000

December 31, 2013

Joshua Black

50,000

December 31, 2013

John Suydam

50,000

December 31, 2013

John J Hannan

50,000

December 31, 2013

 

4,464,696

 

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth, to the best knowledge of the Company, as of March 19, 2013, certain information with respect to (1) beneficial owners of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Stock, (2) beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock by each director and named executive, (3) beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock by all directors and officers as a group.

Unless otherwise noted, all shares are beneficially owned and the sole voting and investment power is held by the persons/entities indicated.

Calculations are based upon the aggregate of all shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2012 in addition to shares issuable upon exercise of options currently exercisable or becoming exercisable within 60 days and which are held by the individuals named on the table.

Name and address of beneficial owner

Total beneficial
ownership

(1)

Percent of
class

Mark Yung, Executive Chairman
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

8,271,059

(2)

3.62%

Nitin M. Amersey, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

400,000

(3)

0.13%

John D. Dunlap, III, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

350,000

(4)

0.13%

Zohar Loshitzer, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

191,667

(5)

0.06%

Benjamin Black, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

191,667

(6)

0.06%

Joshua Black, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

191,667

(7)

0.06%

John Suydam, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

191,667

(8)

0.06%

John J Hannan, Director
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

2,325,834

(9)

1.02%

Frank Haas,

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

246,050

(10)

0.11%

Virendra Kumar,

Vice President of Operations

c/o 200 Progress Drive Montgomeryville, PA 18936

0

 

0.00%

Praveen Nair,

Chief Financial Officer
c/o 200 Progress Drive
Montgomeryville, PA 18936

900

(11)

0.00%

John J. Hannan as Trustee
of the Black Family 1997 Trust
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

30,645,399

(12)

13.43%

Leon D. Black
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

12,622,980

(13)

5.53%

 

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Name and address of beneficial owner

Total beneficial
ownership

(1)

Percent of
class

John J. Hannan as Trustee
of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD
11/30/92 FBO Alexander Black
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

9,909,949

(14)

4.34%

John J. Hannan as Trustee
of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD
11/30/92 FBO Benjamin Black
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

9,909,949

(15)

4.34%

John J. Hannan as Trustee
of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD
11/30/92 FBO Joshua Black
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

9,909,949

(16)

4.34%

John J. Hannan as Trustee
of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD
11/30/92 FBO Victoria Black
c/o 9 West 57TH Street, Suite 4300
New York NY 10019

9,909,949

(17)

4.34%

Richard R. Ressler
C/O CIM GROUP
6922 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90028

2,134,167

(18)

0.94%

Orchard Investments, LLC
C/O CIM GROUP
6922 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90028

17,270,553

(19)

7.57%

Bengt G. Odner
15 Rue Du Cendrier, 6TH Floor
Geneva V8 1211

36,050,000

(20)

15.80%

Sedam Ltd
15 Rue Du Cendrier, 6TH Floor
Geneva V8 1211

36,050,000

(20)

15.80%

Financial Trust Co. Inc.
6100 Red Hook Quarter B-3
St. Thomas, VSVI-00802

13,350,205

(21)

5.85%

All current directors and executive
officers as a group (Eleven persons)

82,645,706

 

36.21%

(1) Calculated on the basis of 228,213,143 shares of Common Stock outstanding plus, in the case of any person with the right to acquire beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock within 60 days of March 19, 2013, the number of such shares.

(2) Includes 41,667 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes 8,229,938 shares of restricted Common Stock granted for services rendered, of which 4,114,696 shares were issued on the date of grant (December 7, 2012) and 4,114,696 shares issued on February 28, 2013.

(3) Includes 300,000 shares of restricted Common Stock and options to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.27 per share expiring August 6, 2013 also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(4) Includes 300,000 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(5) Includes 141,667 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(6) Mr. Benjamin Black is a beneficiary of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD 11/30/92 FBO Benjamin Black (the “Benjamin Trust”) and the Black Family 1997 Trust (the “1997 Trust”). John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Benjamin Trust and the 1997 Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by the Benjamin Trust and the 1997 Trust. Mr. Benjamin Black disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock held by the Benjamin Trust and the 1997 Trust.

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Includes 141,667 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(7) Mr. Joshua Black is a beneficiary of the Leon D. Black Trust UAD 11/30/92 FBO Joshua Black (the “Joshua Trust”) and the 1997 Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Joshua Trust and the 1997 Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares held by the Joshua Trust and the 1997 Trust. Mr. Joshua Black disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares of Common Stock held by the Joshua Trust and the 1997 Trust.

Includes 141,667 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(8) Includes 141,667 shares of restricted Common Stock, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013.

(9) Includes 2,275,834 shares of Common Stock directly owned by John J. Hannan, also includes stock grants of 50,000 shares of restricted Common Stock vesting on December 31, 2013. As the trustee of each of the 1997 Trust, the Leon D. Black Trust UAD 11/30/92 FBO Alexander Black (the “Alexander Trust”), the Leon D. Black Trust UAD 11/30/92 FBO Victoria Black (the “Victoria Trust”), the Benjamin Trust and the Joshua Trust, Mr. Hannan is the beneficial owner of an additional 70,285,195 shares of Common Stock.

(10) Includes 246,050 shares of Common Stock.

(11) Includes 900 shares of Common Stock.

(12) Includes 30,645,399 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by the 1997 Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the 1997 Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to shares of Common Stock held by the 1997 Trust.

(13) Includes 12,622,980 shares of Common Stock directly owned by Mr. Leon Black.

(14) Includes 9,909,949 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by the Alexander Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Alexander Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Alexander Trust.

(15) Includes 9,909,949 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by the Benjamin Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Benjamin Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Benjamin Trust.

(16) Includes 9,909,949 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by the Joshua Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Joshua Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Joshua Trust.

(17) Includes 9,909,949 shares of Common Stock directly beneficially owned by the Victoria Trust. John J. Hannan is the trustee of the Victoria Trust and has the sole voting, investment and dispositive power with respect to the shares of Common Stock held by the Victoria Trust.

(18) Includes 2,134,167 shares of Common Stock directly owned by Richard S. Ressler. Richard Ressler is the President of Orchard Capital Corporation, the Manager of Orchard Investments LLC.

(19) Includes 17,270,553 shares of Common Stock directly owned by Orchard Investments, LLC (“Orchard”).

(20) The aggregate amount of Common Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Bengt Odner, a former director of the Company, is represented by 1,412,205 shares of Common Stock and 50,000 shares of Common Stock underlying stock options that may be exercised. In addition to the direct ownership listed herein, Mr. Odner has indirect beneficial ownership of 34,587,795 shares by way of Sedam Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of Cyprus, which is controlled by a trust of which Mr. Bengt Odner is the sole beneficiary.

(21) Includes 13,350,205 shares of Common Stock directly owned by Financial Trust Co. Inc.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

During the year ended December 31, 2012, in addition to fees and salaries as well as reimbursement of business expenses, transactions with related parties include:

•              $300,000 related to services provided by Orchard Capital Corporation under a services agreement effective January 30, 2011. On April 19, 2011, the Company's Board ratified a Services Agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and Orchard Capital Corporation ("Orchard") which was approved by the Company's Compensation Committee. Under the Agreement, Orchard agreed to provide services that may be mutually agreed to by and between Orchard and the Company including those duties customarily performed by the Chairman of the Board and executive of the Company as well as providing advice and consultation on general corporate matters and other projects as may be assigned by the Company's Board as needed. Orchard is controlled by Richard Ressler. Certain affiliated entities of Orchard as well as Richard Ressler own shares of the Company.

•              Mr. Nitin Amersey who is a director of the Company is listed as a control person with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Bay City Transfer Agency Registrar Inc., the Company's transfer agent. Mr. Amersey is also a control person in Freeland Venture Resources Inc., which provide Edgar filing services to the Company. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company paid Bay City Transfer Agency Registrar Inc. and Freeland Venture Resources Inc., $11,296 for services rendered.

In addition to fees and salaries and reimbursement of business expenses, during the twelve month period ended December 31, 2011 transactions with related parties included:

•              $4,000,000 issuance of unsecured subordinated promissory notes to certain shareholders and deemed affiliates of certain members of the Board of Directors. Interest expense on notes payable to related parties amounted to $126,850.

•              Investment agreement with Bridge lenders and certain shareholders and deemed affiliates of certain members of the Board of Directors effective May 10, 2011.

•              The effect of an exchange feature included in the terms of the Share Subscription Agreement for $3,000,000 of Convertible Debentures issued on March 19, 2010 ("2010 Debentures") and fully converted including interest into 6,007,595 shares of common stock on March 25, 2010. At March 31, 2011 the exchange feature liability related to the convertible debentures was re-valued to $2,280,000 with the change in fair value of exchange feature liability of $578,739 expense recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. In March 2010, Orchard invested $1 million in the $3 million convertible debentures offering; of the exchange feature liability $760,000 was attributed to the investment made by Orchard based on their relative contribution to the March 2010 subscription, this amount was transferred to equity as of June 30, 2011. Orchard received 6,333,333 additional shares of Common Stock in conjunction with certain rights under the Prior Subscription Agreements as the Company closed its Qualified Offering on June 30, 2011.

•              $275,000 related to services provided by Orchard under a services agreement effective January 30, 2011.

•              For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company paid Bay City Transfer Agency Registrar Inc. $18,054.

•              Mr. Peter Bloch, a former director of the Company, provided consulting services to the Company and was paid in the amount of $88,796 for these services for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

AUDIT FEES:

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP, $0 to date in audit fees for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements for 2012.

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP $40,263 in audit fees for review of the financial statements included in its Form 10-Q for the three quarterly reports in 2012.

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP, $85,099 to date in audit fees for the audit of the Company's annual financial statements for 2011.

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP $47,401 in audit fees for review of the financial statements included in its Form 10-QSB for the three quarterly reports in 2011

TAX AND OTHER FEES:

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP $0 and $0 for tax / compliance and other services for 2012.

The Company paid its principal accountant MSCM LLP $0 and $16,814 for tax / compliance and other services for 2011.

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PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

The Company has filed the following documents as part of this Form 10-K:

1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

- Page F1

Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

- Page F2

Consolidated Statements of Income

- Page F3

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

- Page F4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

- Page F5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

- Page F6-F18

2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

All schedules have been omitted because they are not required, not applicable, or the required information is otherwise included.

3. EXHIBITS.

Exhibits are incorporated by reference to the Index of Exhibits provided at the end of this Report on Form 10-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of the undersigned; thereunto duly authorized this 19th day of March 2013 in the city of Montgomeryville, State of Pennsylvania.

ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Registrant)

BY: /S/ MARK YUNG

MARK YUNG

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

 

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below, by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated.

SIGNATURES

TITLE

DATE

 

 

 

/S/ MARK YUNG

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

MARCH 19, 2013

MARK YUNG

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ NITIN M. AMERSEY

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

NITIN M. AMERSEY

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ JOHN DUNLAP III

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

JOHN DUNLAP

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ ZOHAR LOSHITZER

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

ZOHAR LOSHITZER

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ BENJAMIN BLACK

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

BENJAMIN BLACK

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ JOSHUA BLACK

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

JOSHUA BLACK

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ JOHN J HANNAN

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

JOHN J HANNAN

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ JOHN SUYDAM

DIRECTOR

MARCH 19, 2013

JOHN SUYDAM

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ PRAVEEN NAIR

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MARCH 19, 2013

PRAVEEN NAIR

 

 

 

 

 

/S/ FRANK HAAS

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY

MARCH 19, 2013

FRANK HAAS

OFFICER / CHIEF

 

 

REGULATORY OFFICER

 

 

 

 

/S/ VIRENDRA KUMAR

VICE PRESIDENT OF

MARCH 19, 2013

VIRENDRA KUMAR

OPERATIONS

 


 

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

3.1

Articles of Incorporation of the Company. (1)

3.2

Bylaws of the Company. (1)

3.3

Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended as of November 29, 2001. (Originally filed as exhibit 3.2) (5)

3.4

Articles of Incorporation of the Company as amended July 20, 2005 (Originally filed as exhibit 3.3)(13)

3.5

Bylaws of the Company as amended January 3, 2006 (15)

3.6

Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended as of October 13, 2010. (34)

3.7

Bylaws of the Company as amended January 25, 2011 (Originally filed as exhibit 3.1) (35)

4.1

Form of Warrant Certificate issued April, 1999. (1)

4.2

Form of Warrant Certificate for 2002 Unit Private Placement (7)

4.3

Form of three (3) year Warrant Certificate exercisable at $0.90 per share issued on April and July 2005. (13)

4.4

Form of three (3) year Warrant Certificate exercisable at $2.00 per share issued on April and July 2005. (13)

4.5

Form of three (3) year Warrant Certificate exercisable at $3.00 per share issued on April and July 2005. (13)

4.6

Form of Specimen of Common Stock Certificate. (Originally filed as exhibit 4.1)

10.1

Form of Agreement dated January 29, 1999 by and between the shareholders BBL Technologies, Inc. and the Company. (1)

10.2

Form of Consulting Agreement dated March 31, 1999 by and between May Davis Group and the Company. (1)

10.3

Form of Commission Agreement dated March 31, 1999 by and between May Davis Group and the Company. (1)

10.4

Form of Option Agreement dated June 21, 1999, between David Coates o/a Fifth Business and the Company. (1)

10.5

Form of Option Agreement dated June 21 1999 between Zoya Financial Corp. and the Company. (1)

10.6

Form of Consulting Agreement with Bruno Liber dated January 29, 2000.

10.7

Form of Office Offer to Lease for Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. dated October 6, 1999. (2)

10.8

Form of Financial relations agreement with Continental Capital & Equity Corporation dated December 5, 2000. (4)

10.9

Form of Employment Agreement between John A. Donohoe, Jr. and the Company dated as of September 10, 2003. (6)

10.10

Form of Employment Agreement between Robert R. Marino and the Company dated as of September 10, 2003. (6)

10.11

Form of Employment Agreement between David J. Johnson and the Company dated as of September 10, 2003. (6)

10.12

Form of Subscription Agreement for 2001 Common Stock Placement. (7)

10.13

Form of Subscription Agreement for 2002 Unit Private Placement and related representation letters. (7)

10.14

Form of unsecured subordinated promissory note issued by the Company to AB Odinia, dated August 27, 2004. (Originally filed as exhibit 10.1) (8)

10.15

Form of Securities Subscription Agreement between the Company and Investor for the purchase of 4% Convertible Debentures and three (3) year warrant exercisable at $1.00 per share dated September, 2004. (Originally filed as exhibit 10.1) (9)

10.16

Form of 4% Three (3) Year Debenture issued by the Company dated September, 2004.(Originally filed as exhibit 10.2) (9)

10.17

Form of Three (3) Year Warrant to purchase the Company's Common Stock at $1.00 a share dated September, 2004.(Originally filed as exhibit 10.3) (9)

10.18

Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated September, 2004. (Originally filed as exhibit 10.4) (9)

10.19

Form of Lease agreement and amended lease agreement between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESW America Inc. and Nappen & Associates dated on November 16, 2004. (12)*

10.20

Form of Subscription Agreement dated April and July 2005 for Common Stock at $0.85 and Warrants exercisable at $0.90, $2.00 and $3.00 per share. (13)

10.21

Form of Registration rights Agreement dated April and July 2005. (13)

10.22

Form of $1.2 Million Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Note dated June 30, 2006. (16)

10.23

Form of $1 Million Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Note dated September 7, 2006. (17)

10.24

Form of Separation Agreement and Release of Claims by and between the Company and Stan Kolaric dated October 12, 2006. (20)

10.25

Form of $500,000 Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Note dated November 17, 2006. (18)

10.26

Form of Contract for Investor Relations Service by and between the Company and Delta 2005 AG dated December 12, 2006. (20)

10.27

Form of Consolidated $2.3 Million Unsecured Subordinated Demand Promissory Note dated February 9, 2007. (20)\

10.28

Form of $500,000 Unsecured Subordinated Demand Promissory Note by and between the Company and Mr. Bengt Odner, dated February 15, 2007. (20)

10.29

Form of Employment Agreement between David J. Johnson and the Company dated as of January 1, 2007. (20) 10.30 Form of Assignment by Inventor by and between the Company and David Johnson dated February 16, 2007. (20)

10.31

Form of Consolidated 1.002 Million Note by and between the Company and Mr. Bengt Odner dated March 13, 2007. (20)

10.32

Form of $2.5 Million Financing Loan Agreement by and between ESW Canada Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada dated March 5, 2007 (20)

 

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EXHIBIT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

10.33

Letter Agreement dated October 11, 2007 and effective November 2, 2007 by and between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESW Canada Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada amending the terms of the Credit Facility Agreement dated as of March 2, 2007. (21)

10.34

Form of Employment Agreement between Stefan Boekamp and the Company dated as of February 4, 2008. (23)

10.35

Form of Employment Agreement between Praveen Nair and the Company dated as of February 4, 2008. (23)

10.36

Form of Credit Facility Agreement between the Company and Mr. Bengt Odner Dated June 2, 2008 (24)

10.37

Form of $500,000 Unsecured Subordinated Demand Promissory Note by and between the Company and Mr. Bengt Odner, dated June 2, 2008 (24)

10.38

Form of Securities Subscription Agreement between the Company and Investor for the purchase of 9% three (3) year Convertible Debentures (25)

10.39

Form of 9% Three (3) Year Debenture issued by the Company dated November 3, 2008. (25)

10.40

Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated November 3, 2008. (25)

10.41

Form of Consulting Agreement between Joey Schwartz and the Company dated as of February 4, 2008 (26)

10.42

Form of Securities Subscription Agreement between the Company and Investor Ledelle Holdings Ltd. for the purchase of 9% three (3) year Convertible Debentures dated November 7, 2008. (26)

10.43

Form of 9% Three (3) Year Debenture issued by the Company to Investor Ledelle Holdings Ltd. dated November 7, 2008. (26)

10.44

Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Investor Ledelle Holdings Ltd. for the purchase of 9% three (3) year Convertible Debentures (25)

10.45

Form of Securities Subscription Agreement between the Company and Investor Mr. Bengt Odner. for the purchase of 9% three (3) year Convertible Debentures Dated November 7, 2008. (26)

10.46

Form of 9% Three (3) Year Debenture issued by the Company to Investor Mr. Bengt George Odner dated November 7, 2008. (26)

10.47

Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Investor Ledelle Holdings Ltd. for the purchase of 9% three (3) year Convertible Debentures (25)

10.48

Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement between Praveen Nair and the Company effective as of January 1, 2009 (26)

10.49

Form of 9% Unsecured Promissory Note (27)

10.50

Form of Letter Agreement Amendment to Secured Commercial Loan Agreement by and between ESW Canada Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada dated as of August 24, 2009 (28) 10.51 Form of Securities Subscription Agreement for 9% Convertible Debentures dated as of August 28, 2009 (29)

10.51

Form of 9% Three (3) year debentures (29)

10.53

Lease Renewal Agreement by and between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESW America, Inc. and Nappen Associates effective October 16, 2009

10.54

Form of 9% Unsecured Promissory Note effective December 29, 2009 (30)

10.55

Form of Securitas Subscription Agreement for 9% Convertible Debentures dated as of March 19, 2010 (31)

10.56

Form of 9% three year Convertible Debenture dated as of March 19, 2010 (31)

10.57

Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 19, 2010 (31)

10.58

Form of Loan Agreement by and between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESW Canada, Inc. and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce effective March 31, 2010.

10.59

Form of Guarantee of Loan Guarantee of Loan Agreement by and between Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Company, and the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries ESW America, Inc. and ESW Technologies, Inc.

10.60

Form of Patent and Trademark Security Agreement by and between the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary ESW Technologies, Inc. and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

10.61

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. Nominating and Governance Committee Charter as of August 10, 2010 (33)

10.62

Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc. Audit Committee Charter as of August 10, 2010 (33)

10.63

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. Compensation Committee Charter as of August 10, 2010 (33)

10.64

Form of Subordinated Note Subscription Agreement as of February 17, 2011 (36)

10.65

Form of Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Note as of February 17, 2011 (36) 14.1 Code of ethics adopted March 28, 2005 by the Company's Board of Directors. (12)

10.66

Investment Agreement, dated May 10, 2011, by and between the Company and the Bridge Lenders (37)

10.67

Form of Services Agreement by and between the Company and Orchard Capital Corporation dated as of January 30, 2011. (38)

10.68

Environmental Solutions Worldwide amended 2010 stock incentive plan as of April 19, 2011. (38)

10.69

Form of Registration Rights Agreement as of July 12, 2011 (39)

14.2

Code of ethics as amended March 28, 2006 by the Company's Board of Directors. (15)

16.1

Letter from James E. Scheifley & Associates, P. C. (1)

16.2

Letter from Daren, Martenfeld, Carr, Testa and Company LLP dated February 2001. (3)

16.3

Letter of resignation from Goldstein and Morris Certified Public Account P.C. dated October 20, 2004 (10)

16.4

Letter from Goldstein and Morris Certified Public Account P.C. dated November 23, 2004 (11)

16.5

Letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP dated May 29, 2009 (32)

21.1

List of subsidiaries. (1)

 

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EXHIBIT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

31.1

Certification Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

31.2

Certification Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002

32.1

Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S. C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of The Sarbanes- Oxley Act Of 2002

32.2

Certification Pursuant To 18 U. S. C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of The Sarbanes- Oxley Act Of 2002

99.1

Form of Compensation Committee Charter dated February 14, 2007. (19)

NOTES

(1) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's Form 10 Registration Statement (SEC File No. 000-30392) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission of November 18, 1999

(2) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2000.

(3) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2001.

(4) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 16, 2001.

(5) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 01, 2002.

(6) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrant's Form 10-QSB/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2003.

(7) Incorporated by reference from an exhibit filed with the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-2 (File No. 333-112125) filed on January 22, 2004.

(8) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2004.

(9) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 17, 2004.

(10) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2004.

(11) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 2, 2004.

(12) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2005.

(13) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-QSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2005.

(14) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form S-8 Registration Statement SEC File No. 333-127549) filed on August 15, 2005.

(15) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2006.

(16) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2006.

(17) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 7, 2006.

(18) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2006.

(19) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 14, 2007.

(20) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-KSB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2007.

(21) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 8, 2007.

(22) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 1, 2008.

(23) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-KSB/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2008.

(24) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2008.

(25) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2008.

(26) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2009.

(27) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 05, 2010.

(28) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 26, 2009.

(29) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2009.

(30) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2010.

(31) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 23, 2010.

(32) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2010.

(33) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2010.

(34) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 09, 2010.

(35) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2011.

(36) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2011.

 

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(37) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2011.

(38) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 16, 2011.

(39) Incorporated herein by reference from the Registrants Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2011.

* Confidential treatment requested for a portion of this exhibit

** PREVIOUSLY FILED WITH FORM SB-2.

 

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