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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

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

 

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.

 

Commission file number: 000-53443

 

COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

75-3076597

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 300

Tampa, FL

33637

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 975-7467

 

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 (§232.405 of this chapter) 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 whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Emerging growth company

x

  

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

As of May 19, 2017, there were 122,568,133 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, issued and outstanding.

 

 
 
 
 

 

COOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Table of Contents

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

4

Item 2.

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

 

 

20

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

28

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

 

28

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

 

30

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

 

32

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

 

32

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

 

33

Item 5.

Other information

 

 

33

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

 

33

 

 
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "could," "should," "would," "may," "seek," "plan," "might," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "predict," "project," "forecast," "potential," "continue" negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

 

We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential sales and revenues; acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.

 

These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

 

 
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PART I. – Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

March 31,
2017

 

 

December 31,
2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$ 3,427

 

 

$ 62,291

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

Total current assets

 

 

3,427

 

 

 

62,291

 

Intangibles

 

 

173,890

 

 

 

166,402

 

Equipment, net

 

 

65,180

 

 

 

71,664

 

Total assets

 

$ 242,497

 

 

$ 300,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$ 1,670,420

 

 

$ 1,595,883

 

Accrued liabilities – related party

 

 

618,051

 

 

 

553,953

 

Customer deposits – related party

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

400,000

 

Accrued payroll taxes

 

 

93,512

 

 

 

93,512

 

Debt, current portion

 

 

686,621

 

 

 

825,170

 

Derivative liability

 

 

456,667

 

 

 

4,851,760

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

3,925,271

 

 

 

8,320,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt, long-term portion, net of debt discount

 

 

261,829

 

 

 

18,311

 

Total liabilities

 

 

4,187,100

 

 

 

8,338,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 3,636,445 and 3,636,360 Preferred A and Preferred B shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

 

 

3,636

 

 

 

3,636

 

Common stock, $.001 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 114,672,312 and 111,438,236 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

 

 

114,099

 

 

 

110,865

 

Preferred stock payable

 

 

51,000

 

 

 

51,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

38,301,360

 

 

 

31,891,116

 

Common stock issuable

 

 

142,000

 

 

 

125,500

 

Common stock held in escrow

 

 

8,441

 

 

 

8,441

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(42,521,360 )

 

 

(40,188,414 )

Total deficit

 

 

(3,900,824 )

 

 

(7,997,856 )

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary

 

 

(43,779 )

 

 

(40,376 )

Total stockholders' deficit

 

 

(3,944,603 )

 

 

(8,038,232 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit

 

$ 242,497

 

 

$ 300,357

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$ --

 

 

$ --

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

Gross profit

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payroll and related expenses

 

 

138,403

 

 

 

220,231

 

Consulting

 

 

120,418

 

 

 

1,212,890

 

Professional fees

 

 

48,706

 

 

 

111,345

 

Research and development

 

 

79,828

 

 

 

12,767

 

General and administrative

 

 

69,486

 

 

 

463,027

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

456,841

 

 

 

2,020,260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

 

(456,841 )

 

 

(2,020,260 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(215,021 )

 

 

(371,243 )

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

 

(1,664,487 )

 

 

(146,878 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(2,336,349 )

 

 

(2,538,381 )

Less: Noncontrolling interest in net loss

 

 

(3,403 )

 

 

(3,580 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss to shareholders

 

$ (2,332,946 )

 

$ (2,534,801 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.04 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

 

112,944,212

 

 

 

67,276,998

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$ (2,336,351 )

 

$ (2,538,381 )

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants issued for services

 

 

4,314

 

 

 

1,115,246

 

Employee stock options

 

 

--

 

 

 

327,000

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

43,174

 

 

 

149,089

 

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

 

1,664,487

 

 

 

146,878

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

160,822

 

 

 

201,343

 

Depreciation expense

 

 

6,484

 

 

 

6,484

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

--

 

 

 

51,630

 

Accounts payable

 

 

74,537

 

 

 

143,862

 

Accrued liabilities – related party

 

 

64,098

 

 

 

47,817

 

Accrued payroll liabilities

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(318,435 )

 

 

(349,032 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

(7,488 )

 

 

(7,384 )

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(7,488 )

 

 

(7,384 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of common stock

 

 

--

 

 

 

400,000

 

Proceeds from debt

 

 

274,985

 

 

 

173,800

 

Payments on debt

 

 

(7,926 )

 

 

(6,013 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

267,059

 

 

 

567,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

 

 

(58,864 )

 

 

211,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

 

62,291

 

 

 

10,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

 

$ 3,427

 

 

$ 222,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$ 7,481

 

 

$ 7,528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash transaction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative liability offset by debt discount

 

$ 54,985

 

 

$ 173,800

 

Reduction of common stock issuable by issuing stock

 

 

0

 

 

 

25,400

 

Debt and interest settled for common stock

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

91,667

 

Reclassification of common shares equivalents to additional paid-in capital

 

 

 (6,364,224

 

 

 --

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 
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Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1 – Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Description of Business

 

Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary, (we, us, our, the "Company" or "Cool Technologies") was incorporated in the State of Nevada in July 2002. In April 2014, we formed Ultimate Power Truck, LLC ("Ultimate Power Truck" or "UPT"), of which we own 95% and a shareholder of Cool Technologies owns 5%. We were formerly known as Bibb Corporation, as Z3 Enterprises, and as HPEV Inc. On August 20, 2015, we changed our name to Cool Technologies, Inc.

 

We have developed and intend to commercialize heat dispersion technologies in various product platforms, and have developed and intend to commercialize an electric load assist technology around which we have designed a vehicle retrofit system. In preparation, we have applied for trademarks for one of our technologies and its acronym. We currently own one trademark: TEHPC. We believe that our proprietary technologies, including our patent portfolio and trade secrets, can help increase the efficiency and positively affect manufacturing cost structure in several large industries beginning with motors/generators and fleet vehicles. The markets for products utilizing our technology include consumer, industrial and military markets, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

 

Our technologies are divided into three distinct but complementary categories: a) mobile power generation, b) heat dispersion technology and c) electric load assist. As of March 31, 2017, we have six US patents and six patent applications pending in the area of composite heat structures, motors, and related structures, heat pipe architecture, applications (commonly referred to as "thermal" or "heat dispersion technology") and a parallel vehicle power platform. We intend to commercialize our patents by licensing our thermal technologies and applications to electric motor, pump and vehicle component manufacturers; by licensing or selling a mobile electric power system powered by our proprietary gearing system to commercial vehicle and fleet owners; and by licensing a plug-in hybrid conversion system for heavy duty trucks, buses and tractor trailers to fleet owners and service centers.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2017, has been derived from audited financial statements. They include the accounts of Cool Technologies, Inc. and Ultimate Power Truck, LLC. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited financial statements and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of this interim information. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third party ownership of our subsidiary, UPT. There are no restrictions on the transfer of funds or net assets from UPT to Cool Technologies. Operating results and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for the entire year. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Going Concern

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have incurred net losses of $42,521,360 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay our obligations when they come due. We will have to obtain additional debt and / or equity financing; however, we cannot provide investors with assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient capital to fund our operations. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from this uncertainty. As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management is negotiating additional funding arrangements to support completion of the commercialization phases of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications and to license and sell mobile generation retrofit kits (our Ultimate Power Truck business) driven by our proprietary gearing system. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in accomplishing these objectives. 

 

 
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Note 2 – Customer deposits – Related party

 

These represent advance payments of $400,000 received on orders that have not yet been fulfilled, with companies controlled by the individual who is the 5% owner of UPT and a shareholder of Cool Technologies.

 

Note 3 – Debt

 

Debt consists of the following:

 

 

 

March 31,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

Notes payable -- original issue discount

 

$ 225,000

 

 

$ 225,000

 

Convertible notes payable

 

 

944,553

 

 

 

641,129

 

Test vehicle financing

 

 

53,884

 

 

 

61,811

 

Note payable – related party

 

 

237

 

 

 

237

 

Note payable – UPT minority owner

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

 

1,473,674

 

 

 

1,178,177

 

Debt discount

 

 

(525,224 )

 

 

(334,696 )

 

 

 

948,450

 

 

 

843,481

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(686,621 )

 

 

(825,170 )

Long-term portion

 

$ 261,829

 

 

$ 18,311

 

 

Notes payable – original issue discount

 

In October 2015, we received $350,000 under two notes payable with an original issue discount of $50,000, in lieu of interest. The $400,000 principal balance was payable in full on March 31, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum.

 

Negotiations to extend the maturity date commenced before the end of March and were concluded with the signing of the Forbearance and Amendment Agreement on April 28, 2016. $377,142 and $102,857 for a total of $480,000 plus a forbearance fee of $5,000 payable to each holder of a note payable. In exchange the holders agreed to refrain from taking legal action until May 16, 2016.

 

An Extension and Amendment Agreement signed on May 23, 2016 extended the Maturity Date of one of the Note until September 30, 2016. And amended Conversion Rights at a price equal to 75% of the VWAP for the preceding 12 business days. The outstanding principal amount including interest, forbearance fees, liquidated damages and expenses was amended to $458,571 from the previous $382,142 and the original $314,285. The second note holder exchanged his debt with a third party for a payment of $104,801 on May 24, 2016.

 

A series of conversions from June 7 to August 15, 2016 reduced the outstanding principal to the remaining noteholder to $60,751. The note was extinguished with a payment on August 26, 2016.

 

 
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Convertible notes payable

 

September 2015 Convertible Note -- In September 2015, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement, which allows us to borrow up to $250,000, bearing interest at 10%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017. The Company borrowed $75,000 in September 2015 and $50,000 in November 2015, for a total of $125,000 due on September 15, 2017. At the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at the lesser of $0.305 per share or 65% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. The Company determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and has recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. In February 2016, the $75,000 note and interest of $16,667 were converted in exchange for 467,740 shares of our common stock. In May and June, 2016, the remaining $50,000 note and $14,256 of interest were converted in exchange for 649,450 shares of our common stock.

 

December 2015 Convertible Notes -- In December 2015, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement, bearing interest payable quarterly at 10%, allowing us to borrow up to $248,800. In December 2015, the Company received $200,000 under the convertible note agreement, with an original issue discount of $20,350 and $20,000 distributed to the lender’s legal counsel, for a total amount of $240,350 due on December 1, 2016, with a debt discount of $40,350. In January 2016, the Company received the remaining $48,800 with an original issue discount of $5,850, for a total amount of $54,650 due on February 26, 2017. At the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance may be converted into shares of our common stock at a rate of $0.12 per share. In the event of a default, the conversion price becomes 70% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the three consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. The Company also issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock in two separate tranches for 250,000 shares each, with exercise prices of 125% and 150% of our common stock price on the day prior to closing the agreement, or $0.175 per share and $0.21 per share. The Company determined that the conversion feature and the warrants meet the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. The convertible notes have prepayment penalties of 115%, 120%, 125% and 130%, respectively, in the event the note is settled within 45 days, 46-90 days, 91-120 days, and 121 days through the due date. The Company placed 13,291,667 shares of our common stock in escrow as collateral for this agreement.

  

On May 30, 2016, the Company executed an amendment to the convertible note agreement. In consideration for removing limitations, until November 15, 2016, on sales of securities of at least $500,000 including variable rate transactions, convertible notes and third party transactions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement signed on December 3, 2015 as well as authorizing the withdrawal of a registration statement filed on January 11, 2016, the Company agreed to file a new registration statement covering the shares issuable to the holder of the Notes.

 

The Company tested the amendment to ascertain if it should be accounted for as a modification to the notes or treated as an extinguishment. As a result of the change in the fair value of the conversion feature and warrants, the Company determined that the amendment qualifies for extinguishment treatment. Accordingly, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment equal to the difference in the fair value of the conversion feature and warrants before and after the amendment of $34,673.

 

In consideration for amending the Notes to permit borrowings by the Company of up to $6,500,000, the Company agreed to amend the Notes to enable the conversion price to be equal to the lesser of $0.12 and 70% of the average of three VWAPs from the 20 trading days prior to the notice of conversion. Furthermore, the Company agreed that if it were to issue new notes with greater discounts than those detailed above, the existing Notes would be reset to match the lower conversion price. Finally, the Company agreed to lower the exercise prices (from $0.21 to $0.168, and from $0.175 to $0.140, respectively) on two existing warrants totaling 500,000 shares previously issued to the holder of the Notes and to issue a cashless, two-year warrant to purchase 250,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.168 per share.

 

The Company tested the two notes that replaced the other OID note to determine if they should be accounted for as modification of the original note or treated as an extinguishment. As a result of the impact on the present value of cash flows from the additional liquidated damages and the inclusion of a conversion feature, the Company determined that the new notes qualified for extinguishment treatment. Accordingly, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment equal to the additional liquidated damages, accrued interest and fair value of the conversions options of $140,258.

 

From June 10 to August 16, 2016, a total of $240,350 were converted into 6,495,516 shares of common stock and on August 30, 2016, a total of $54,650 were converted into 4,313,339 shares of common stock. The Company paid interest fees of $4,119 on August 26, 2016 and $3,114 on September 15, 2016 and the notes were retired.

 

February 2016 Convertible Note – In February 2016, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $125,000, with an original issue discount of $15,500 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $140,500 due on August 10, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 22% per annum. At any time following an event of default, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 65% of the average of the three lowest closing prices in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. The Company determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

 
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On August 5, 2016, the lender declared the company in default due to insufficient shares required to maintain the reserve. As a result, the Note began accruing interest at the default rate of 22% per annum. The lender also increased the outstanding balance by 15% or $21,075 bringing the total outstanding balance to $161,575. On August 17, 2016, the Company reached an agreement with the lender on a two week extension thereby extending the maturity date to August 24,2016. In exchange for granting the extension, the lender requested and received a $15,000 extension fee as well as the right to convert the extension fee and $10,000 in principal into common shares. On August 26, 2016, the lender was wired the balance of the principal and interest remaining: $152,945. On August 30, 2016, the lender received 1,953,125 common shares in exchange for the $25,000.

 

May 2016 Convertible Note – In May 2016, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $120,600, bearing interest at 12%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017 in a total amount of $141,102. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum. At any time following the 180th day from the date of issuance, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 60% of the average of the lowest trading price in the fifteen trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. The Company determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

On July 18, 2016, the lender increased the share reserve from 7,000,000 to 18,572,365 shares. Following a request on August 19, 2016 to increase the share reserve to 48,000,000 shares that we could not accommodate, the company paid off the principal of $120,600 on August 29, 2016 and interest of $4,243 on August 30, 2016. On September 7, 2016, the lender declared the company in default and the Company commenced negotiations on a final pre-payment fee. On October 3, 2016, a settlement agreement was signed and on October 4, 2016 $42,210 was wired to the lender.

 

August 2016 Convertible Note – In August 2016, the Company entered into a senior convertible note agreement. We received $400,000, bearing interest at 3%, with principal and interest payable on August 24, 2018. In addition, the Company received the right to require the buyer to purchase from the company four million restricted shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.05 per share and a warrant to purchase four million shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.06 per share. At the same time, the Company granted the buyer the right to require the company to sell to the buyer four million restricted shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.05 per share and a warrant to purchase four million shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.06 per share. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum, require the Company to (i) redeem all or any portion of the note at a premium of 150% or (ii) convert any portion of this note then held by noteholder into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $0.025, equal to a number of shares of common stock equal to the principal amount outstanding on the note (divided by 0.025) and multiplied by the premium of 150%.

 

The note may be converted at any time into shares of the common stock at the conversion price pursuant to the terms of the note. The buyer may not, however, convert more than 50% of the note’s purchase price prior to September 30, 2016.

 

November 2016 Convertible Note – In November 2016, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement. We issued 350,000 inducement shares of common stock and received $100,000, with an original issue discount of $10,000 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $110,000 due on June 9, 2017. At the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at $0.07 per share. 350,000 inducement shares. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25%. At any time following an event of default, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 65% of the average of the three lowest closing prices in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date.

 

December 2016 Convertible Notes -- In December 6, 2016, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement which provides for the purchase of up to an aggregate of $150,000 principal amount of convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”). The Notes have a 5% original issue discount and bear interest at 5% per annum. On December 7, 2016, $85,000 was paid pursuant to the initial Note (after the deduction of $10,000 for legal expenses) which is due on December 5, 2017. On December 28, 2016, after the filing by the Company of a registration statement with the SEC, the Company issued another Note in the original principal amount of $50,000 for $47,500.

 

The Notes may be prepaid in whole or in part by the Company at a 115% premium if within 120 days of the issue date or 125% after 120 days of the issue date. The Notes are convertible into common stock at a 30% discount to the lowest trading price for the ten trading days immediately prior to the delivery of a conversion notice, provided that the conversion price will not be less than $0.06 per share.

 

The Note Purchase Agreement also provides that it is an event of default if the Company does not obtain FINRA’s approval to effectuate a 1:15 reverse stock split no later than January 15, 2017, which was extended to January 20, 2017, then extended to February 15, 2017 and further extended to April 24, 2017. As part of the last extension to April 24, 2017, Bellridge agreed to add an increase in the authorized share capital of the Company as another method to avoid the triggering of an event of default. The increase in amounts required under the Notes held by Bellridge necessitated that the Company amend its Articles of Incorporation. This was accomplished on March 22, 2017.

 

 
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The Company also agreed to reserve the greater of (i) 1,000,000 shares of common stock or (ii) 300% of the maximum aggregate number of shares issued or issuable. The Company determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and has recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Test Vehicle Financing

 

In October 2014, we entered into financing agreements for the purchase of test vehicles, bearing interest at 5.99% payable monthly over five years, collateralized by the vehicles.

 

Note payable – related party

 

On February 3, 2016, an agreement was signed with the Secretary of Cool Technologies to retire a non-interest bearing note that was due on demand. The note was retired with the issuance of 143,187 shares of restricted common stock on June 24, 2016.

 

Note payable – UPT minority owner

 

Held by the 5% minority owner of UPT. The terms of the note have not been finalized.

  

Future contractual maturities of debt net of discount are as follows:

 

Year ending December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

$ 677,874

 

2018

 

 

369,902

 

2019

 

 

(99,326 )

2020

 

 

--

 

 

 

$ 948,450

 

 

Note 4 – Derivative Liability

 

Under the terms of the September 2015, December 2015, February 2016, May 2016 and December 2016 Convertible Notes, we identified derivative instruments arising from embedded conversion features, as well as warrants issued with the December 2015 Convertible Note.

 

The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the derivative liability at the dates of issuance and the revaluation dates: 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

Volatility

 

171–199

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.54–1.15

Expected life (years)

 

0.15–1.67

 

Dividend yield

 

 

--

 

 

 
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Changes in the derivative liability were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at December 31, 2016

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

$ 4,851,760

 

Conversions of convertible debt

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

(2,257 )

Issuance of convertible debt and other derivatives

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

306,901

 

Reclassification of common share equivalents to additional paid in capital

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

(6,364,224 )

Change in fair value

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

1,664,487

 

Convertible debt and other derivative liabilities at March 31, 2017

 

$ --

 

 

$ --

 

 

$ 456,667

 

 

Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

On December 12, 2012, we concluded negotiations on a debt settlement agreement by and among the Company, Phoenix Productions and Entertainment Group ("PPEG"), Action Media Group, LLC ("Action Media") and Spirit Bear Limited ("Spirit Bear") (PPEG and Action Media collectively, the "Debt Holders"). The Debt Holders were to return to escrow a total of 4,676,000 shares of our common stock. 3,676,000 of these shares were returned and cancelled on January 14, 2013, following our filing a registration statement with the SEC on January 11, 2013. The remaining 1,000,000 shares will be purchased by the Company or a nominee of the Company at $0.40 per share (or $400,000) at the rate of $10,000 per month commencing within 90 days of the Company achieving $1,000,000 in gross revenues for products or services from business operations. PPEG and Action Media will divide the $400,000 on a pro rata basis, based on each company's respective amount of debt forgiven. The historical cost of the shares held in escrow are reflected in equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as common stock held in escrow.

 

Effective May 1, 2015, we executed a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (the "Amendment") with Spirit Bear and the parties identified as the assignees of Spirit Bear who are signatories to the Amendment, which amends certain provisions of our original Settlement Agreement with Spirit Bear. In accordance with the terms of the Amendment, Jay Palmer, Carrie Dwyer and Donica Holt, the Spirit Bear holdover directors, tendered their resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company. Spirit Bear also agreed that it will no longer have any rights to appoint nominees to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-1 covering an aggregate of 14,028,385 shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants on behalf of Spirit Bear and its assignees no later than July 15, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2015. A representative of Spirit Bear agreed that the obligation to register the shares on a Form S-1 need only include shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and exercise of the warrants held by Spirit Bear and its assignees. The Company agreed to issue replacement warrants for certain previously-issued warrants, which will be canceled in connection with the replacement issuance. Within 10 business days of June 1, 2015, the parties agreed to dismiss all of the pending litigation between and among them.

 

On November 4, 2016, Spirit Bear agreed to the withdrawal of the registration statement in exchange for confirmation that the warrants owned by Spirit Bear and its associate which were subject to a separate court action shall not expire even if the court action continued beyond the warrants’ initial expiration date. The registration had not been declared effective by the SEC and the Company filed a request to withdraw the Registration Statement on November 14, 2016.

 

On August 28, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation to dismiss the direct claims of the Company against Spirit Bear and of Spirit Bear against the Company in the Nevada Lawsuit. By order dated September 1, 2015, and filed September 2, 2015, the court ordered dismissal of all direct claims in the Nevada Lawsuit.

 

Additionally, on February 20, 2015, the Court issued its preliminary approval to the derivative action settlement agreement (the "DASA'), which would lead to the ultimate dismissal of the derivative suit also filed by Spirit Bear in the same action. The Court has scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2015, to consider giving its final approval to the DASA. No shareholder filed any objections to the DASA by April 30, 2015, which was the deadline established by the Court for filing objections. On October 22, 2015, however, Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") filed a Motion to Intervene in the action seeking, among other things, approval to file a new derivative Complaint in this matter. The Company has opposed this Motion.

 

 
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On August 31, 2015, the Company received notice of a summons in the matter styled Peak Finance, Derivatively on Behalf of Nominal Defendant, HPEV, Inc. v. Hassett, et al., No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "Peak Finance Claim"). Plaintiff Peak Finance, LLC ("Peak Finance") alleges that certain members of the Company's Board of Directors and officers caused a misleading proxy statement to issue and breached alleged fiduciary duties from and after June 18, 2013. Peak Finance further alleges that its claim is related to the Spirit Bear Lawsuit described above. The Company has not determined that there is any merit to the allegations, and has decided to submit the claims to an Independent Director Committee consisting of Directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. "Dick" Schul, and Donald Bowman for their review and consideration. Additionally, on September 28, 2015, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the initial Complaint filed by Peak Finance. On October 22, 2015, rather than oppose the motion to dismiss, Peak Finance filed an amended complaint in this case in addition to the Motion to Intervene in the pending Spirit Bear litigation set forth above. On November 9, 2015, the Company filed a new motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Peak Finance on October 22, 2015.

 

At the November 20, 2015, fairness hearing, the Court denied Peak Finance's Motion to Intervene. However, the Court did allow Peak Finance to formally argue its objections to the DASA. The Court ordered additional briefing on certain issues, which has not been completed. The Court further ordered another hearing to consider the DASA on April 1, 2016.

 

On April 1, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company advised the Court that they had agreed in principle to a settlement that would include withdrawal of Peak Finance's objection to the DASA. On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order for Withdrawal of Objection to DASA, which was granted by the Court on April 21, 2016. On May 3, 2016, the Court issued an Order, which fully and finally approved the DASA and dismissed the Peak Finance and the Spirit Bear cases, with prejudice. On May 17, 2016, the Company filed a document to show cause as to the effect of the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement on the pending Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint.

 

Also on May 17, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Modify Stay of Proceedings so that the stay issued on January 6, 2016 could be modified in order to permit the Court to consider the Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Settlement and for the Court and all parties to take all necessary actions to seek final approval of a settlement prior to the Court ruling on the pending Motion to Dismiss.

 

On October 11, 2016, the United States District Court, District of Nevada orally approved the derivative action settlement agreement (“Peak Settlement Agreement”) reached in Peak Finance, LLC v. Timothy J. Hassett et. al., Case No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH. Noting that no non-party shareholder filed any objections to the Peak Settlement Agreement, the District Court specifically found that it is “fundamentally fair, reasonable and adequate” and serves the best interest of the Company. The Court further directed that counsel for the parties prepare a proposed formal written order finally approving the Peak Settlement Agreement and dismissing the case.

 

On October 20, 2016, the Derivative Action Settlement Agreement was formally approved and the case was formally dismissed with prejudice.

 

Subsequent to the dismissal, an Independent Directors Committee consisting of directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. "Dick" Schul and Donald Bowman reviewed the allegations made by Peak Finance, LLC to determine a proper corporate response. On December 6, 2016, a quorum of the members of the Independent Directors Committee met with Peak Finance, LLC in New York City, to fulfill the judges’ final orders. No further action is required by the Company in this matter.

 

On October 7, 2016, the Company received a complaint, Wang et al v. Cool Technologies, Inc. et al, filed on July 28, 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) Civil docket #1:16CV04101RRMPK against the Company and Timothy Hassett, the Company’s Chief Executive Office alleging damages of $1,100,000 for breach of contract for failing to register shares sold to the Plaintiffs in February and March 2014. The Company is contesting the suit and intends to seek leave from the court to file a motion to dismiss.

 

From time to time, we may be a party to other legal proceedings. Management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these other matters, if any, and after consideration of amounts accrued, will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flow.

 

 
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Note 6 – Equity

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Company has 15,000,000 preferred shares authorized and 85 Series A and 3,636,360 Series B preferred shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017. A total of 927,270 Series B preferred shares is issuable.

 

On August 12, 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with four accredited investors pursuant to which it sold 3,636,360 shares of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of the preferred stock is convertible into one share of company’s common stock. The conversion price of the preferred stock is equal to the $0.055.

 

In addition to the preferred stock, the Securities Purchase Agreement included warrants to purchase (i) 3,636,360 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.07 per share. The aggregate purchase price of the preferred stock and warrants was $200,000, of which $150,000 was paid in cash and $50,000 was paid in services.

 

In connection with the sale of the Preferred Stock, on October 20, 2016, the Company filed with the Secretary of the State of Nevada, an amended Certificate of Designations of the Rights, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions, which have not been set forth in the Certificate of Designation of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock nor the first Amendment to Certificate of Designation filed on August 12, 2016.

 

The preferred stock has the same rights as if each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into one share of common stock. For so long as the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is issued and outstanding, the holders of such Series B Convertible Preferred Stock vote together as a single class with the holders of the common stock and the holders of any other class or series of shares entitled to vote with the common stock, with the holders of Series B Stock being entitled to 66 2/3% of the total votes on all such matters.

 

In the event of the death of a holder of the Class B Preferred Stock, or a liquidation, winding up or bankruptcy of a holder which is an entity, all voting rights of the Class B Preferred Stock shall cease.

 

The holder of any shares of Class B Preferred Stock have the right to convert their shares into common stock at any time, in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Preferred. If the Corporation’s common stock trades or is quoted at a price per share in excess of $2.25 for any twenty consecutive day trading period, the Class B Preferred Stock will automatically be convertible into the common stock of the Corporation in a conversion ratio of one share of Common Stock for each share of Class B Preferred.

 

The holders of Class B Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation.

 

The warrants cannot be exercised on a cashless basis.

 

On October 31 and November 1, 2016, three of the accredited investors provided $51,000 to the company and are due to receive an additional 927,270 Series B Preferred shares.

 

Preferred stock issuable on the consolidated balance sheet represents preferred stock to be issued for either cash received or services performed. As of March 31, 2017 and 2016, the number of shares of preferred stock to be issued was 927,270 and 0 shares, respectively.

 

 
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Spirit Bear, a related party, holds 82 shares of our Series A preferred stock and KHIC, Inc., a related party, holds the remaining 3 shares of our Series A preferred stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") is convertible into 50,000 shares of common stock. Each share of Preferred Stock has voting rights as if they were converted into 50,000 shares of common stock. The holders of each share of Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the Available Funds and Assets (as defined in the "Certificate of Designation"), and prior and in preference to any payment or distribution (or any setting apart of any payment or distribution) of any Available Funds and Assets on any shares of common stock, an amount per preferred share equal to the Preferred Stock Liquidation Price ($2,500 per share). 

 

Common Stock

 

On August 19, 2015, the stockholders voted to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 shares to 140,000,000 shares. On February 10, 2017, the board of directors and the holders of Series B Preferred shares voted to amend the Articles of Incorporation and increase the number of authorized shares to 350,000,000. Amending the Articles of Incorporation requires an affirmative vote from the holders holding at least a majority of the voting rights of the outstanding common stock. As per an amended and restated Certificate of Designation filed with the state of Nevada on October 31, 2016, the holders of Series B Preferred shares are entitled to sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the total votes on all such matters that shareholders are allowed to vote on.

 

Common stock issuable on the condensed consolidated balance sheet represents common stock to be issued for either cash received or services performed. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the number of shares of common stock to be issued was 971,364 and 821,364 shares, respectively.

 

Common stock warrants issued with the sale of our common stock

 

When we sell shares of our common stock the buyer also typically receives fully-vested common stock warrants with a maximum contractual term of 3-5 years. A summary of common stock warrants issued with the sale of our common stock as of March 31, 2017, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:

 

 

 

Number of Warrants

 

 

Weighted-average Exercise Price

 

 

Weighted-average Remaining Life (Years)

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2016

 

 

34,045,467

 

 

$ 0.30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or cancelled

 

 

(3,395,831 )

 

 

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding, March 31, 2017

 

 

30,649,636

 

 

 

0.27

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

$ 1,006,326

 

Exercisable, March 31, 2017

 

 

30,649,636

 

 

 

0.27

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

$ 1,006,326

 

 

Included in the warrants granted and cancelled above are 3,729,164 warrants for which the life was extended by one year, for which we recorded expense of $660,000.

 

 
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Note 7 – Share-based payments

 

Amounts recognized as expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to share-based payments are as follows:

  

 

 

Three months ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Nonemployee common stock

 

$ --

 

 

$ --

 

Nonemployee preferred Series B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonemployee warrants – fully-vested upon issuance

 

 

--

 

 

 

445,390

 

Nonemployee warrants – service and performance conditions

 

 

4,314

 

 

 

9,856

 

Employee common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee stock options – market price-based

 

 

--

 

 

 

327,000

 

Total share-based expense charged against income

 

$ 4,314

 

 

$ 782,246

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact on net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted

 

$ (0.00 )

 

$ (0.01 )

 

Nonemployee common stock

 

UPT management agreement

 

In July, 2014, we entered into an agreement with the company managing the operations of UPT, whereby we would issue common stock under the following conditions:

 

Condition

 

Number of Shares

 

UPT recognizes $100 million of revenue or a change in control

 

 

500,000

 

UPT recognizes $100 million of revenue

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

650,000

 

 

As of March 31, 2017, and from the date of the agreement, meeting these conditions was not deemed probable, so no expense was recognized under this agreement and no common stock was issued.

 

Investor relations agreement

 

In June, 2014, we entered into an agreement with a company, which subsequently became a shareholder, to provide investor relations services. Under the terms of this agreement we agreed to issue 60,000 shares of common stock each quarter through May 2015, for a total of 240,000 shares. We recognized expense of $31,200, during the quarter ended March 31, 2015, for the issuance of 60,000 shares.

 

In January, 2016, we entered into a 2 month agreement with a company, which subsequently became a shareholder, to provide corporate consulting, communications and market outreach services. Under the terms of this agreement we agreed to pay $25,000 in fees and agreed to issue 150,000 one year warrants with an exercise price of $0.18 per share through February 2016, for a total of 300,000 warrants.

 

In March 2016, we renewed the agreement for a period ending December 31, 2016. Under the terms of this renewal, we agreed to pay a total of $102,000 in fees and agreed to issue a total of 425,000 shares of restricted common stock per and 575,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share. We recognized expense of $70,151 during the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

 
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Financial advisory agreements

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2015, we entered into separate agreements with three companies, which subsequently became shareholders, to provide financial advisory services, including developing, studying and evaluating a financing plan, strategic and financial alternatives, and merger and acquisition proposals. Under the terms of the agreements, we agreed to issue an aggregate of 333,332 shares of common stock each month through June 2016, as services were delivered, for a total of 5,000,000 shares over the term of the agreements. These agreements may be canceled by either party with a 30 day notice. During the three months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded expense at fair value of $510,007 for the issuance of 1,000,013 shares. If the services are provided and the agreements are not canceled, an additional 3,999,987 shares remain to be issued. At management's request, no further services have been provided, and no stock was earned or issued under these agreements after June 30, 2015. 

 

Other

 

During the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we issued no other shares of common stock in exchange for services.

 

Nonemployee common stock warrants -- Fully-vested upon issuance

 

Financing Advisory Services

 

In January 2016, we modified the terms of previously issued warrants and issued additional warrants to a company that provides us with financial consulting services. We lowered the exercise price on 2,533,000 warrants to $0.30 per share for warrants that previously had exercise prices ranging from $0.56 to $2.50 per share. As a result of modifying the previously issued warrants, we recognized expense of $64,000. We also issued 1,266,503 additional warrants with an exercise price of $0.30 per share that expire in five years, for which we recognized expense of $246,500.

 

The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these common stock warrants:

 

 

 

Replacement Warrants

 

 

Additional
Warrants

 

Volatility

 

133–182

 

 

204 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.1–1.3

 

 

1.4 %

Expected life (years)

 

3.0 – 4.3

 

 

 

5.0

 

Dividend yield

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

Board of Advisors

 

In February 2016, we issued three year warrants to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.27 per share and 200,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.31 per share, to five individuals serving on our board of advisors. We recognized $134,890 of expense for these warrants.

 

The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used to estimate the fair value of these common stock warrants:

 

Volatility

 

 

127 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

0.9 %

Expected life (years)

 

 

3.0

 

Dividend yield

 

 

--

 

 

 
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Nonemployee common stock warrants -- Service and performance conditions

 

UPT management agreement

 

In July, 2014, we entered into a three year agreement with the company managing the operations of UPT, whereby we would issue common stock warrants under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Vesting Condition

 

Category

 

Warrants

 

Fully vest upon UPT generating $1 million of revenue

 

Performance

 

 

350,000

 

45,945 warrants for every $3 million of revenue generated by UPT up to $100 million

 

Performance

 

 

1,530,000

 

60,000 warrants for every three months of completed service managing UPT

 

Service

 

 

720,000

 

Total

 

 

 

 

2,600,000

 

Vested – March 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

(660,000 )

Nonvested – March 31, 2017

 

 

 

 

1,940,000

 

 

The common stock warrants have a three year life and an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The grant date fair value was $2,586,000. As of March 31, 2017, and since the date of the agreement, we have not deemed it probable that the performance conditions will be met, so no expense was recognized and no common stock warrants vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, 60,000 of the common stock warrants under the service condition vested with the passage of time and we recognized expense of $4,314 and $9,856, respectively.

 

Financing advisory services

 

In March, 2014, we entered into an agreement with a company, which is also a shareholder, to provide financing advisory services, in return for 400,000 common stock warrants having a five year life and an exercise price of $2.50, with vesting in March, 2015 upon satisfactory performance under the agreement. In addition, a second issuance of 400,000 warrants with an exercise price of $2.50 would be due on the one year anniversary of the execution of the agreement. As of December 31, 2014, we deemed it probable that the vesting conditions will be met. Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized expense of $200,379. When the warrants vested in March 2015, the fair value was $179,964. The change in fair value between December 31, 2014 and March 2015, of $20,415 was recognized as a reduction of expense in 2015. The grant date fair value of these warrants was $352,000.

 

In May of 2015, the exercise price of the first and second issuance of warrants was reduced to $0.45. The fair value of the first issuance increased from $180,484 to $188,525 and the second issuance increased from $203,010 to $203,569.

 

In January of 2016, the exercise price of the first and second issuance of warrants was reduced from $0.45 to $0.30. The fair value of the first issuance decreased from $188,525 to $54,950 and the second issuance decreased from $203,569 to $74,464.

 

Employee stock options – Fully-vested

 

We granted no additional fully-vested options during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Employee stock options – Market-based

 

We granted no additional options that vest upon the achievement of certain stock prices during the three months ended March 31, 2017. No additional non-vested market-based options vested during the quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

 
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Note 8 – Net Loss per Share

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net loss per share – basic and diluted:

 

 

 

Three months ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss available for stockholders

 

$ (2,332,946 )

 

$ (2,534,801 )

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock

 

 

112,944,212

 

 

 

67,276,998

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

Common stock and equivalents

 

 

112,944,212

 

 

 

67,276,998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share – Basic and diluted

 

$ (0.02 )

 

$ (0.04 )

 

Outstanding stock options and common stock warrants are considered anti-dilutive because we are in a net loss position.

 

 

 

March 31

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Stock options

 

 

4,000,000

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

Common stock warrants

 

 

55,547,086

 

 

 

25,968,881

 

Common stock issuable

 

 

971,364

 

 

 

2,773,745

 

Convertible notes

 

 

23,054,067

 

 

 

3,709,487

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

 

8,186,090

 

 

 

6,100,000

 

Convertible preferred stock issuable

 

 

927,270

 

 

 

--

 

Total

 

 

92,685,877

 

 

 

48,552,113

 

Total exercisable at March 31

 

 

90,787,243

 

 

 

41,778,368

 

 

Note 9 – Subsequent Events

 

April Convertible Note – On April 5, 2017, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement. We issued 300,000 inducement shares of restricted common stock and received $150,000, with an original issue discount of $15,000 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $165,000 due on November 5, 2017. At the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at $0.10 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied.

 

On April 6, 2017, we issued 600,000 shares of common stock to Sprit Bear upon the conversion of 12 shares of our Series A Stock.

 

On April 18, 2017, we issued 1,132,000 shares of our common stock upon partial conversion of $28,300 on convertible debt of $368,703 by KHIC, LLC, a greater than 5% stockholder, .

 

On April 25, 2017, we issued 1,000,0000 shares of common stock to Spirit Bear upon conversion of 20 shares of our Series A Stock .

 

On May 1, 2017, we issued 1,543, 305 shares of our common stock to Uptick Capital, LLC pursuant to a consulting agreement for business development services and strategic introductions to the financial community provided to our company.

 

On May 3, 2017, we issued an aggregate of 1,411,426 shares of common stock to Bellridge Capital, LLC upon the exercise of the $150,000 principal amount of convertible promissory notes issued to Bellridge on December 6, 2016. The Note in the principal amount of $100,000 was converted into an aggregate of 941,867 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 17,226 shares representing accrued interest of $1,863.01. The Note in the principal amount of $50,000 was converted into an aggregate of 469,559 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 7,219 shares representing accrued interest of $780.82.

 

On May 8, 2017, we issued 909,090 shares of common stock to Inverom Corporation, a 5% stockholder, upon the conversion of 909,090 shares of Series B stock , which represented all of the shares of Series B Stock held by Inverom Corporation.

 

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview 

 

Cool Technologies, Inc., (we, us, our, the "Company" or "Cool Technologies") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 22, 2002. We were formerly known as Bibb Corporation, Z3 Enterprises and HPEV, Inc. On August 20, 2015, we changed our name to Cool Technologies, Inc. We have developed and intend to commercialize thermal dispersion technologies in various product platforms and a parallel power input gearbox, around which we have designed a mobile generator system that can be retrofit onto new and existing trucks. In preparation, we have applied for trademarks for one of our technologies and its acronym.

 

Our technologies are divided into two distinct but complementary categories: heat dispersion technology and mobile power generation (MG).

 

We plan to commercialize thermal dispersion technologies based on proprietary composite heat structures and heat pipe architecture in various product platforms such as electric motors, pumps, turbines, bearings and vehicle components. We believe that our technologies can help increase the efficiency and lifespan as well as help meet regulatory emissions standards for heat producing equipment and components. We believe that the simplicity of the heat pipe architecture as well as the fact that it provides effective new applications for existing manufacturing processes should enhance the cost structure in several large industries including motor/generator and engine manufacturing.

 

We also plan to commercialize an integrated parallel power input system that can be retrofit onto new and existing American trucks. The integrated system enables work trucks to run an on-board generator to deliver mobile electric power. When the generator is enhanced by our thermal technology, we believe it should be able to output more power than any other generator of its size on the market. 

 

The markets we intend to serve with our mobile generation system include consumer, industrial and military markets, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

 

As of March 31, 2017, we have six US patents and six patent applications pending in the area of composite heat structures, motors, and related structures, heat pipe architecture, applications (commonly referred to as "thermal" or "heat dispersion technology") and a parallel power vehicle platform system. We also have a Patent Cooperation Treaty ("PCT") applications filed for a heat pipe cooled brake system, a parallel power input gearing system (PPIG) and radial vent thermal technology.

 

We intend to commercialize our patents by integrating our technology with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners, by licensing our thermal technologies and applications to electric motor, generator, pump and vehicle component (brake, resistor, caliper) manufacturers; and by licensing or marketing a mobile electric power system powered by our proprietary gearing system to commercial vehicle and fleet owners. Third party representatives and our UPT subsidiary are also taking pre-orders for new retrofitted work trucks.

 

We opened our UPT headquarters in Largo, Florida in May 2014. We use the facility to perform research and development for our mobile generator business and it will serve as a sales showroom in the future.

 

Plan of Operation

 

We have developed and intend to commercialize thermal dispersion technologies in various product platforms, a parallel power input gearbox, around which we have designed a mobile generator system and an electric load assist around which we have designed a vehicle retrofit system. As part of our commercialization efforts, we have applied for and received a trademark for our Totally Enclosed Heat Pipe Cooled technology or 'TEHPC'.

 

We have not generated any revenues to date. We generated our first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014, and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale. There can be no assurances that we will be able to fulfill the order, however, a laboratory mobile electric power system has been successfully tested and is being readied for future field testing. Currently, we primarily incur expenses to commercialize our products, which include costs for research and development, professional fees and general operations.

 

Management is currently negotiating additional funding arrangements to support completion of the initial phases of our business plan, which is to license our thermal technologies (radial vent heat pipe and wet disc clutch/brake) and applications; to license or sell mobile generation units (MG 30 – MG 200) powered by the Company’s proprietary and patent-pending MG system; and to license its submersible motor dry pit technologies and/or to bring to market its technologies and applications through key distribution partners.

 

 
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Currently, our primary focus is on the mobile generation systems from MG 30 to MG 80. Appearances at public events such as the North American International Auto Show and the Kentucky Derby as well as presentations at private events such as Craftsmen Industries 35th Anniversary Party have generated interest from potential customers including truck manufacturers, distributors and up-fitters, trailer manufacturers, the US military and military vehicle providers, disaster relief agencies, and a global conglomerate. The Company is working to turn the interest into orders. Craftsmen is currently testing the Ford F-350 80 kVA work truck. The company is in the process of acquiring and retrofitting Class 4 and 7 trucks to address the specific needs of interested customers. We believe that public demonstrations of the technology are an effective way to generate interest. Therefore, additional demonstrations targeting specific industries are being arranged.

 

Recent Developments

 

PGC Investments

 

On July 1, 2014, we entered into a 36-month independent contractor agreement ("PGC Agreement"), with PGC Investments LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("PGC") to provide the full-time services of Dennis Campbell to manage the day-to-day operations of UPT. Under the PGC Agreement, PGC and Mr. Campbell may not solicit or hire any of the Company's current or former (within one year) employees, consultants or contractors for six months following the termination of the PGC Agreement. Either party to the PGC Agreement may terminate the PGC Agreement upon 30 days' notice to the other party. The Company may immediately terminate the PGC Agreement for "cause" (as defined in the PGC Agreement), subject to a 10-day cure period. Until the Sign-On Warrants become exercisable, upon termination, PGC shall be entitled to a severance payment equal to three months of consulting fees and any earned bonuses, warrants and shares. As consideration for such consulting services, PGC will be paid monthly consulting fees (payable at the end of each month) of $10,000 during the first year, with a $10,000 bonus to be paid upon the opening of the Tampa Bay store; $12,000 in the second year with a $10,000 bonus payable in the last month of the second year upon satisfactory performance; and $13,500 in the third year with a $10,000 bonus payable in the last month of the third year upon satisfactory performance.

 

Under the PGC Agreement, on July 1, 2014, we also issued PGC three-year warrants as a sign-on bonus ("Sign-On Warrants") to purchase an aggregate of 350,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share exercisable upon the Company receiving revenues in excess of $1,000,000. 

 

PGC will be entitled to (i) a three-year (commencing upon vesting) cashless warrant to purchase an aggregate of 1,530,000 shares of common stock exercisable at $1.00 per share that vests ratably upon reaching incremental revenues of $3,000,000 (from MG product sales which result from the efforts of Dennis Campbell and PGC) with a total target revenue of $100,000,000 and (ii) a three-year cashless warrant to purchase an aggregate of 720,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 that vests ratably on a quarterly basis; and (iii) 500,000 shares of our common stock that vest upon reaching revenues of $100,000,000 or upon sale of the Company. PGC will also be entitled to a $25,000 cash bonus at sales milestones for every $5,000,000 in new revenue.

 

On July 30, 2014, we reached preliminary terms on a LLC Agreement (the "Preliminary LLC Agreement") with Alfred A. Cullere ("Cullere") concerning the governance and operations of UPT. Under the terms of the Preliminary LLC Agreement, we would own 95% of the membership interests and Cullere would own 5%. Cullere's interest cannot be diluted, even if additional membership interests are issued. These terms may change upon formalizing the final agreement.

 

The Company's current operations include product development with Inverom and other companies developing products that include the Company's intellectual property.

 

On October 31, 2016, the Company filed an amended and restated Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation (which was originally filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 19, 2016, and amended on August 12, 2016) to designate 3,636,360 shares as Series B Preferred Stock and to provide for supermajority 66 2/3% voting rights for the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock will not bear dividends, will not be entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, and will have no other preferences, rights, restrictions, or qualifications, except as otherwise provided by law or the articles of incorporation of the Company. The holders of Class B Stock shall have the right, at such holder’s option, at any time to convert such shares into common stock, in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Stock. If the common stock trades or is quoted at a price per share in excess of $2.25 for any twenty consecutive day trading period, (subject to appropriate adjustment for forward or reverse stock splits, recapitalizations, stock dividends and the like), the Series B Stock will automatically be convertible into the common stock in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Series B Stock. The Series B Stock may not be sold, hypothecated, transferred, assigned or disposed without the prior written consent of the Company and the holders of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock.

 
 
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Bellridge Capital, LP

 

On December 6, 2016, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Bellridge, pursuant to which Bellridge has agreed to purchase from us up to $5,000,000 in shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations from time to time over a 36 month period commencing on the date of effectiveness of the registration statement which provides for the resale of such shares pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement. We may direct Bellridge, at our sole discretion and subject to certain conditions, to purchase a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $500,000 of shares (each a “Draw Down”) that is no more than 300% of the average trading volume of our common stock during the 10 day period immediately prior to the Draw Down. In addition, we may direct Bellridge to purchase shares only if during the fifteen consecutive days following a Draw Down request by us, the common stock equals or exceeds $0.06 per share. We will control the timing and amount of any sales of common stock to Bellridge but we may not request a Draw Down less than ten business days apart. The proceeds received by us are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The securities purchase agreement limits our sales of shares of common stock to Bellridge to no more than the number of shares that would result in the beneficial ownership by Bellridge, at any single point in time, of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock. However, the 4.99% limitation may be increased by Bellridge up to 9.99% upon at least 61 days’ prior notice to us. As consideration for its commitment to purchase shares of common stock pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, we issued to Bellridge 1,250,000 shares of common stock on February 16, 2017.

 

On December 6, 2016, we also entered into a note purchase agreement which provides for the purchase by Bellridge of up to an aggregate of $150,000 principal amount of convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”). The Notes have a 5% original issue discount and bear interest at 5% per annum (or the lesser of 22% per annum or the maximum amount permitted by applicable law in the event of a default as described in the Notes). On December 7, 2016, $85,000 was paid pursuant to the initial Note (after the deduction of $10,000 for Bellridge’s legal expenses) which is due on December 5, 2017. On December 28, 2016, after the filing by the Company of a registration statement with the SEC, the Company issued Bellridge another Note in the original principal amount of $50,000 for $47,500.

 

On May 3, 2017, the Notes were converted in full and Bellridge was issued an aggregate of 1,411,426 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Note in the principal amount of $100,000 was converted into an aggregate of 941,867 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 17,226 shares representing accrued interest of $1,863.01. The Note in the principal amount of $50,000 was converted into an aggregate of 469,559 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 7,219 shares representing accrued interest of $780.82.

 

On March 14, 2017, the Company entered into an additional securities purchase agreement pursuant to which we issued Bellridge a one-year 5% convertible note in the principal amount of $78,750 for which we received $75,000. The terms of the securities purchase agreement entered into and the note issued to Bellridge on March 14, 2017 are the same as the terms of the securities purchase agreement and Notes dated December 6, 2016 described above.

 

Amended Articles of Incorporation

 

We filed an amendment to our Articles of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada increasing our authorized shares of common stock, from 140,000,000 shares to 350,000,000 shares, effective March 22, 2017. We currently believe that the increase in authorized share capital eliminates the need for any other type of corporate action such as a reverse stock split.

 

Craftsmen Industries, Inc.

 

As a consequence of the first public demonstration of the MG 30 kilovolt amp (“kVA”) system at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit in January, the Company entered into an agreement in principle, dated February 21, 2017, with Craftsmen Industries, Inc.(“Craftsmen’), a company engaged in the design, engineering and production of mobile marketing vehicles, experiential marketing platforms and industrial mobile solutions.

 

On April 25, 2017, we delivered to Craftsmen Industries, a Class III Vehicle (Ford F-350 dually) up-fitted with a production-ready MG 30 kVA (single phase/three phase) system. For up to 60 days, the two companies will test, tune and finalize the system’s design to ensure it meets the technical criteria required by Craftsmen’s customer base and our target customers.

 

Subsequently, Craftsmen invited the Company to demonstrate its mobile generation technology and the potential benefits for Craftsmen products at Craftsmen’s 35th Anniversary Party on April 27, 2017. Over 100 current and prospective Craftsmen customers were in the audience for the demonstrations.

 

 
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Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, condensed consolidated statements of operations data. The table and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$ --

 

 

$ --

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payroll and related expenses

 

 

138,403

 

 

 

220,231

 

 

 

(81,828 )

 

 

(37 )%

Consulting

 

 

120,418

 

 

 

1,212,890

 

 

 

(1,092,472 )

 

 

(90 )%

Professional fees

 

 

48,706

 

 

 

111,345

 

 

 

(62,639 )

 

 

(56 )%

Research and development

 

 

79,828

 

 

 

12,767

 

 

 

67,061

 

 

 

525 %

General and administrative

 

 

69,486

 

 

 

463,027

 

 

 

(393,539 )

 

 

(85 )%

Total operating expenses

 

 

456,841

 

 

 

2,020,260

 

 

 

(1,563,417 )

 

 

(77 )%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(215,021 )

 

 

(371,243 )

 

 

156,222

 

 

 

42 %

Change in fair value of derivative liability

 

 

(1,664,487 )

 

 

(146,878 )

 

 

(1,517,609 )

 

 

1033 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

(2,336,349 )

 

 

(2,538,381 )

 

 

202,030

 

 

 

8 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Noncontrolling interest

 

 

(3,403 )

 

 

(3,580 )

 

 

177

 

 

 

5 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss to shareholders

 

$ (2,332,946 )

 

$ (2,534,801 )

 

$ 201,853

 

 

 

8 %

  

Revenues

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, and since inception, we have not generated any revenues.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Payroll and related expenses decreased in the three months in the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 because of the resignation of an officer. Consulting expense decreased between the periods due to a reduction in share-based payments for financing advisory services and for our board of advisors during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Professional fees decreased in 2017 because funding shortages necessitated a reduction in the use of outside assistance. Research and development increased in the first three months of 2017 to address the final requirements for the completion of the Company’s first two trucks. General and administrative expense decreased during the periods reported due to the reduction of $327,000 stock-based compensation in 2017.

 

 
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Other Income and Expense

 

Interest expense decreased in the first three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 due to (a) fewer borrowings, and (b) recording fewer debt-related derivatives as interest expense. Interest expense in the three months ended March 31, 2016 related primarily to debt discount amortization. The change in fair value of derivative liability between the two periods reflects the change in fair value of the conversion feature embedded in the convertible debt agreements of $148,219 and the change in fair value of the common share equivalent reclassified to derivative liability of $1,516,268 both of which are included in the March 31, 2017 number.

 

Net Loss and Noncontrolling interest

 

Since we have incurred losses since inception, we have not recorded any income tax expense or benefit. Accordingly, our net loss is a result of our operating and other expenses. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third-party ownership in UPT, which is subtracted from ‘Net loss’ to calculate ‘Net loss to shareholders’.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We have historically met our liquidity requirements primarily through the public sale and private placement of equity securities, debt financing, and exchanging common stock warrants and options for professional and consulting services. At March 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,427.

 

Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had negative working capital of $3,864,536 and $8,257,987, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The decrease in working capital was due to an increase in prepaid expense, accounts payable, amounts due to related parties, a reduction in the current portion of the outstanding debt, and a significant decrease in derivative liability as a result of a reclassification of derivative liabilities to common share equivalents.

 

September 2015 Convertible Note -- In September 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, which allows us to borrow up to $250,000, bearing interest at 10%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017. We borrowed $75,000 in September 2015 and $50,000 in November 2015, for a total of $125,000 due on September 15, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of our common stock at the lesser of $0.305 per share or 65% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the five consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. In February 2016, the $75,000 note and interest of $16,667 was settled in exchange for 531,429 shares of our common stock.

 

On May 30, 2016, we executed an amendment to the convertible note agreement. In consideration for removing limitations, until November 15, 2016, on sales of securities of at least $500,000 including variable rate transactions, convertible notes and third party transactions set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement signed on December 3, 2015 as well as authorizing the withdrawal of a registration statement filed on January 11, 2016, we agreed to file a new registration statement covering the shares issuable to the holder of the Notes.

 

In consideration for amending the Notes to permit borrowings by the Company of up to $6,500,000, we agreed to amend the Notes to enable the conversion price to be equal to the lesser of $0.12 and 70% of the average of three VWAPs from the 20 trading days prior to the notice of conversion. Furthermore, we agreed that if it were to issue new notes with greater discounts than those detailed above, the existing Notes would be reset to match the lower conversion price. Finally, we agreed to lower the exercise prices (from $0.21 to $0.168, and from $0.175 to $0.140, respectively) on two existing warrants totaling 500,000 shares previously issued to the holder of the Notes and to issue a cashless, two year warrant to purchase 250,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.168 per share.

 

 
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December 2015 Convertible Note -- In December 2015, we entered into a convertible note agreement, bearing interest payable quarterly at 10% allowing us to borrow up to $248,000, with principal due December 1, 2016. In December 2015, we received $200,000 under the convertible note agreement, with an original issue discount of $20,350 and $20,000 distributed to the lender's legal course for a total amount of $240,350, with $40,350 recorded as debt discount. In January 2016, we received the remaining $48,800 with an original issue discount of $5,850, for a total amount of $54,650 due on February 26, 2017. At the holder's option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance may be converted into shares of our common stock at a rate of $0.12 per share. In the event of a default, the conversion price becomes 70% of the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the three consecutive trading days immediately preceding the applicable conversion date. We also issued warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock in two separate tranches for 250,000 shares each, with exercise prices of 125% and 150% of our common stock price on the day prior to closing the agreement, or $0.175 per share and $0.21 per share. We determined that the conversion feature and the warrants meet the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet. The convertible note has prepayment penalties of 115%, 120%, 125% and 130%, respectively, in the event the note is settled within 45 days, 46-90 days, 91-120 days, and 121 days through the due date. We placed 13,291,667 shares of our common stock in escrow as collateral for this agreement. 

 

February 2016 Convertible Note – In February 2016, we entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $125,000, with an original issue discount of $15,500 in lieu of interest, for a total amount of $140,500 due on August 10, 2016. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 22% per annum. At any time following an event of default, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 65% of the average of the three lowest closing prices in the twenty trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

May 2016 Convertible Note – In May 2016, we entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $120,600, bearing interest at 12%, with principal and interest payable on September 15, 2017 in a total amount of $141,102. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum. At any time following the 180th day from the date of issuance, the lender has the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance at a rate of 60% of the average of the lowest trading price in the fifteen trading days immediately preceding the request for conversion date. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

On July 18, 2016, the lender increased the share reserve from 7,000,000 to 18,572,365 shares. Following a request on August 19, 2016 to increase the share reserve to 48,000,000 shares that we could not accommodate, the company paid off the principal of $120,600 on August 29, 2016 and interest of $4,243 on August 30, 2016. On September 7, 2016, the lender declared the company in default and the Company commenced negotiations on a final pre-payment fee. On October 3, 2016, a settlement agreement was signed and on October 4, 2016 $42,210 was wired to the lender.

 

August 2016 Convertible Note – In August 2016, the Company entered into a senior convertible note agreement. We received $400,0000, bearing interest at 3%, with principal and interest payable on August 24, 2018. In addition, the Company received the right to require the buyer to purchase from the company four million restricted shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.05 per share and a warrant to purchase four million shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.06 per share. At the same time, the Company granted the buyer the right to require the company to sell to the buyer four million restricted shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.05 per share and a warrant to purchase four million shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.06 per share. In the event of default, the interest rate will be 18% per annum, require the Company to (i) redeem all or any portion of the note at a premium of 150% or (ii) convert any portion of this note then held by noteholder into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $0.025, equal to a number of shares of common stock equal to the principal amount outstanding on the note (divided by 0.025) and multiplied by the premium of 150%.

 

The note may be converted at any time into shares of the common stock at the conversion price pursuant to the terms of the note. The buyer may not, however, convert more than 50% of the note’s purchase price prior to September 30, 2016. We determined that the conversion feature meets the requirements for derivative treatment and have recorded a derivative liability and a corresponding debt discount on the consolidated balance sheet.

  

 
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September 2016 Promissory Notes – In September 2016, we sold two promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $225,000. The notes totaled $180,000 and $45,000, respectively. Each note bears the same terms: 5% interest per annum with a maturity date of June 30, 2017. In the event of a default, the interest rate will increase to 18%.

 

November 2016 Convertible Note – In November 2016, we entered into a convertible note agreement. We received $100,000 with an original issue discount of $10,000 in lieu of interest for a total amount of $110,000 due on June 9, 2017. In exchange, the lender received 350,000 inducement shares and the right to convert a portion or all of the unpaid principal balance and interest at a conversion price of $0.07 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25%. Shares reserved for future conversions total 1,571,450.

 

December 2016 Equity Line of Credit -- On December 6, 2016, we entered into a securities purchase agreement and a registration rights agreement with Bellridge, pursuant to which Bellridge has agreed to purchase from us up to $5,000,000 in shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations from time to time over a 36 month period commencing on the date of effectiveness of the registration statement which provides for the resale of such shares pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement. We may direct Bellridge, at our sole discretion and subject to certain conditions, to purchase a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $500,000 of shares that is no more than 300% of the average trading volume of our common stock during the 10 day period immediately prior to the Draw Down. In addition, we may direct Bellridge to purchase shares only if during the fifteen consecutive days following a Draw Down request by us, the common stock equals or exceeds $0.06 per share. We will control the timing and amount of any sales of common stock to Bellridge but we may not request a Draw Down less than ten business days apart. The proceeds received by us are expected to be used for general corporate purposes. The securities purchase agreement limits our sales of shares of common stock to Bellridge to no more than the number of shares that would result in the beneficial ownership by Bellridge, at any single point in time, of more than 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock. However, the 4.99% limitation may be increased by Bellridge up to 9.99% upon at least 61 days’ prior notice to us. As consideration for its commitment to purchase shares of common stock pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, we issued to Bellridge 1,250,000 shares of common stock on February 16, 2017.

 

December 2016 Convertible Promissory Notes -- On December 6, 2016, we also entered into a note purchase agreement which provides for the purchase by Bellridge of up to an aggregate of $150,000 principal amount of the Notes. The Notes have a 5% original issue discount and bear interest at 5% per annum (or the lesser of 22% per annum or the maximum amount permitted by applicable law in the event of a default as described in the Notes). On December 7, 2016, $85,000 was paid pursuant to the initial Note (after the deduction of $10,000 for Bellridge’s legal expenses) which is due on December 5, 2017. On December 28, 2016, after the filing by the Company of a registration statement with the SEC, the Company issued Bellridge another Note in the original principal amount of $50,000 for $47,500.

 

On May 3, 2017, the Notes were converted in full and Bellridge was issued an aggregate of 1,411,426 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Note in the principal amount of $100,000 was converted into an aggregate of 941,867 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 17,226 shares representing accrued interest of $1,863.01. The Note in the principal amount of $50,000 was converted into an aggregate of 469,559 shares of the Company’s common stock, which included 7,219 shares representing accrued interest of $780.82.

 

March 2017 Convertible Note. On March 14, 2017, the Company entered into an additional note purchase agreement with Bellridge which provides for the purchase of a $78,750 convertible promissory note on the same terms as the December 6, and December 28, 2016 Notes. The note has a 5% original issue discount and bears interest at 5% per annum. The maturity date is March 14, 2018.

 

The Note may be prepaid in whole or in part at a 115% premium if within 120 days of the issue date or 125% after 120 days of the issue date. The Note is convertible into common stock at a 30% discount to the lowest trading price for the ten trading days immediately prior to the delivery of a conversion notice, provided that the conversion price will not be less than $0.06 per share.

 

The Note Purchase Agreement also provides that it is an event of default if the Company does not obtain FINRA’s approval to effectuate a 1:15 reverse stock split no later than January 15, 2017. On February 16, 2017, Bellridge agreed to extend the deadline to April 24, 2017 and that in lieu of a reverse stock split, the Company may increase its authorized shares of common stock. On March 22, 2017, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation and increased its authorized shares from 140,000,000 to 350,000,000.

 

The Company also agreed to reserve the greater of (i) 1,000,000 shares of common stock or (ii) 300% of the maximum aggregate number of shares issued or issuable to Bellridge (without giving effect to any beneficial ownership restrictions).

 

 
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So long as Bellridge owns the Notes and the shares issuable under the Notes, if the Company fails to satisfy certain current public information requirements under Rule 144 for more than 30 consecutive days, the Company will be required to pay liquidated damages to Bellridge in cash equal to 5% of the aggregate conversion price of the Note(s) on the day of a such failure and on every 30th day thereafter. If the Company fails to make such liquidated damages payments in a timely manner, such payments will bear interest of 1.5% per month until paid in full.

 

As consideration for its commitment to purchase shares of common stock pursuant to the securities purchase agreement, we issued to Bellridge 200,000 shares of common stock on March 14, 2017.

 

Cash Flows

 

Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$ (318,435 )

 

$ (349,032 )

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(7,488 )

 

 

(7,384 )

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

267,059

 

 

 

567,787

 

  

Net cash used in operating activities decreased from the three months ended March 31, 2016 to the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily through deferring payment to vendors and management. The resignation of an officer in October 2016 reduced executive salary and automobile expenses by approximately $48,000. Consulting expense decreased primarily due to a reduction in share-based payments for financing advisory services and for our board of advisors of $1,105,390 during the three months ended March 31, 2017. Professional fees decreased by $62,639 from 2016 to 2017 because lack of funds necessitated a reduction in the use of outside assistance. Research and development increased by $67,061 in 2017 to address the final requirements for the completion of the Company’s first two trucks. General and administrative expense decreased primarily due to the reduction of $327,000 stock-based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

Our investing activity relates to the purchase of test vehicles in 2015 into which we have retrofit our Mobile Generation technology. Investing activity also relates to the on-going development of patents which has remained steady since inception. The Company received its sixth patent (a radial vent heat pipe system) on February 24, 2017.

 

Cash provided by financing activities included debt borrowings of $274,985 and $173,800 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. No cash was provided though the sale and issuance of equity during the first three months of 2017 whereas cash provided from equity sales totaled $400,000 during the first three months of 2016.

 

The reason for the increased debt borrowings and elimination of equity sales during the first quarter of 2017 was due to the low price of the Company’s stock which made the issuance of equity more expensive when compared to the issuance of debt.

 

The Company's capital requirements for the next 12 months will consist of $6 million with anticipated expenses of $1.5 million for salaries, public company filings, and consultants and professional fees.

 

Management believes the Company's funds are insufficient to provide for its projected needs for operations for the next 12 months. We will need additional funding to support product development and working capital needs. We hope to raise additional funds by selling our equity securities; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to raise such additional financing.

 

 
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Going Concern

 

We have incurred net losses of $42,521,360 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to raise capital, generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay our obligations when they come due. We will have to obtain additional debt and / or equity financing; however, we cannot provide investors with assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient capital to fund our operations. As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, management is negotiating additional funding arrangements to support completion of the commercialization phases of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications; and to license and sell mobile generation retrofit kits (our Ultimate Power Truck business) as well as retrofitted vehicles that incorporate our proprietary gearing system. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in raising additional financing and accomplishing these objectives.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and expenses. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations and financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 in "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Our management does not expect that our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. Control systems, no matter how well conceived and managed, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. 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. These inherent limitations include that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.

 

Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

 
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of March 31, 2017, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2017, based on the material weaknesses discussed below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Act Commission's rules and forms and that our disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Our internal controls are not effective for the following reasons, (1) there are no entity level controls, because of the limited time and abilities of the Company's four officers, (2) there is no separate audit committee, and (3) we have not implemented adequate system and manual controls. As a result, the Company's internal controls have inherent weaknesses.

 

Going forward, we intend to evaluate our processes and procedures and, where practicable, implement changes in order to have more effective controls over financial reporting.

 

(c) Remediation of Material Weaknesses

 

We can provide no assurance that our internal controls over financial reporting will be compliant in the near future. As revenues permit, the Company will enhance its internal controls through additional software and other means. If and when it becomes a listed company under SEC rules, the Company will create an audit committee comprised of independent directors.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the last quarterly period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 
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Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

U.S. District Court Action, District of Nevada

 

Effective May 1, 2015, we executed a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (the "Amendment") with Spirit Bear and the parties identified as the assignees of Spirit Bear who are signatories to the Amendment, which amends certain provisions of the Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Amendment, Jay Palmer, Carrie Dwyer and Donica Holt, the Spirit Bear holdover directors, tendered their resignations from the Board of Directors of the Company. Spirit Bear also agreed that it will no longer have any rights to appoint nominees to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-1 covering an aggregate of 14,845,072 shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants on behalf of Spirit Bear and its assignees no later than July 15, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2015. A representative of Spirit Bear agreed that the obligation to register the shares on a Form S-1 need only include shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Stock and exercise of the warrants held by Spirit Bear and its assignees. The Company agreed to issue replacement warrants for certain previously-issued warrants, which will be canceled in connection with the replacement issuance. Within 10 business days of June 1, 2015, the parties agreed to dismiss all of the pending litigation between and among them.

 

On August 28, 2015, the parties filed a Stipulation to dismiss the direct claims of the Company against Spirit Bear and of Spirit Bear against the Company in the Nevada Lawsuit. By Order dated September 1, 2015 and filed September 2, 2015, the Court ordered dismissal of all direct claims in the Nevada Lawsuit.

 

Additionally, on February 20, 2015, the Court issued its preliminary approval to the derivative action settlement agreement (the "DASA") which would lead to the ultimate dismissal of the derivative suit also filed by Spirit Bear in the same action. The Court scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2015 to consider giving its final approval to the DASA. No shareholder filed any objections to the DASA by April 30, 2015 which was the deadline established by the Court for filing objections. However, on October 22, 2015, Peak Finance, LLC (“Peak”) filed a Motion to Intervene in the action seeking, among other things, approval to file a new derivative complaint in this matter. The Company opposed this Motion.

 

At the November 20, 2015 fairness hearing, the Court denied Peak’s Motion to Intervene. However, the Court did allow Peak Finance to formally argue its objections to the DASA. The Court ordered additional briefing on certain issues. The Court ordered another hearing to consider the DASA on April 1, 2016.

 

On April 1, 2016, Peak and the Company advised the Court that they had agreed in principle to a settlement that would include withdrawal of Peak’s objection to the DASA. On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order for Withdrawal of Objection to DASA which was granted by the Court on April 21, 2016. On May 3, 2016, the Court issued an Order which fully and finally approved the DASA and dismissed the case, with prejudice.

 

Spirit Bear Ltd.

 

Effective May 1, 2015, we executed a First Amendment to Settlement Agreement (the "Amendment") with Spirit Bear and the parties identified as the assignees of Spirit Bear who are signatories to the Amendment, which amends certain provisions of the Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Amendment, Jay Palmer, Carrie Dwyer and Donica Holt, the Spirit Bear holdover directors, tendered their resignation from the Board of Directors of the Company. Spirit Bear also agreed that it will no longer have any rights to appoint nominees to the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Company agreed to file a registration statement on Form S-1 covering an aggregate of 14,845,072 shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants on behalf of Spirit Bear and its assignees no later than July 15, 2015, which was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2015. A representative of Spirit Bear agreed that the obligation to register the shares on a Form S-1 need only include shares of common stock and shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series A Stock and exercise of the warrants held by Spirit Bear and its assignees. The Company agreed to issue replacement warrants for certain previously-issued warrants, which will be canceled in connection with the replacement issuance. Within 10 business days of June 1, 2015, the parties agreed to dismiss all of the pending litigation between and among them.

 

 
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On August 28, 2015, the parties filed a stipulation to dismiss the direct claims of the Company against Spirit Bear and of Spirit Bear against the Company in the Nevada Lawsuit. By order dated September 1, 2015, and filed September 2, 2015, the court ordered dismissal of all direct claims in the Nevada Lawsuit.

 

Additionally, on February 20, 2015, the Court issued its preliminary approval to the derivative action settlement agreement (the “DASA’), which would lead to the ultimate dismissal of the derivative suit also filed by Spirit Bear in the same action. The Court has scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2015, to consider giving its final approval to the DASA. No shareholder filed any objections to the DASA by April 30, 2015, which was the deadline established by the Court for filing objections. On October 22, 2015, however, Peak Finance, LLC (“Peak Finance”) filed a Motion to Intervene in the action seeking, among other things, approval to file a new derivative Complaint in this matter. The Company has opposed this Motion.

 

At the November 20, 2015 fairness hearing, the Court denied Peak Finance’s Motion to Intervene. However, the Court did allow Peak Finance to formally argue its objections to the DASA. The Court ordered additional briefing on certain issues which has now been completed. The Court further ordered another hearing to consider the DASA on April 1, 2016.

 

On April 1, 2016, Peak Finance and the Company advised the Court that they had agreed in principle to a settlement that would include withdrawal of Peak Finance’s objection to the DASA. On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and Proposed Order for Withdrawal of Objection to DASA which was granted by the Court on April 21, 2016. On May 3, 2016, the Court issued an Order which fully and finally approved the DASA and dismissed the case, with prejudice.

 

On November 4, 2016, Spirit Bear agreed to the withdrawal of the registration statement in exchange for confirmation that the warrants owned by Spirit Bear and its associate which were subject to a separate court action shall not expire even if the court action continued beyond the warrants’ initial expiration date. The registration had not been declared effective by the SEC and the Company filed a request to withdraw the Registration Statement on November 14, 2016.

 

SEC Subpoena

 

On September 18, 2013, separate and distinct from the settlement of the lawsuit discussed above, the Securities and Exchange Commission served the Company with a subpoena entitled In the Matter of HPEV, Inc. The subpoena requested documents relating to several matters, including Spirit Bear, Robert Olins and all of their respective affiliates. The company has not heard anything further concerning the investigation. 

 

U.S. District Court, District of Nevada

 

On August 31, 2015, the Company received notice of a summons in the matter styled Peak Finance, LLC, Derivatively on Behalf of Nominal Defendant, HPEV, Inc. v. Hassett, et al., No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the “Peak Finance Claim”). Plaintiff Peak Finance, LLC (“Peak Finance”) alleges that certain members of the Company’s Board of Directors and officers caused a misleading proxy statement to issue and breached alleged fiduciary duties from and after June 18, 2013. Peak Finance further alleges that its claim is related to the Spirit Bear Lawsuit described above. The Company has not determined that there is any merit to the allegations, and has decided to submit the claims to an Independent Director Committee consisting of Directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. “Dick” Schul, and Donald Bowman for their review and consideration. Additionally, on September 28, 2015, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the initial Complaint filed by Peak Finance. On October 22, 2015, rather than oppose the motion to dismiss, Peak Finance filed an amended complaint in this case in addition to the Motion to Intervene in the pending Spirit Bear litigation set forth above. On November 9, 2015, the Company filed a new motion to dismiss the first amended complaint filed by Peak Finance on October 22, 2015. No hearing is presently scheduled on this motion to dismiss.

 

 
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On April 20, 2016, the parties filed a Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Settlement. This Stipulation sought the Court’s preliminary approval of a settlement agreement negotiated between the parties (“Settlement Agreement”) which, if fully and finally approved by the Court, would lead to the dismissal of this action. By Order dated May 18, 2016, the Court, subject to receipt and consideration of any objections filed by non-party shareholders, preliminarily approved the proposed Settlement Agreement. The Court further set a deadline of July 29, 2016 for filing objections to the Settlement Agreement. No objections to the Settlement Agreement were filed by July 29, 2016. The parties intend on filing a stipulation seeking final approval of the Settlement Agreement and dismissal of the case as soon as practicable.

 

On October 11, 2016, the United States District Court, District of Nevada orally approved the derivative action settlement agreement (“Peak Settlement Agreement”) reached in Peak Finance, LLC v. Timothy J. Hassett et. al., Case No. 2:15-cv-01590-GMN-CWH. Noting that no non-party shareholder filed any objections to the Peak Settlement Agreement, the District Court specifically found that it is “fundamentally fair, reasonable and adequate” and serves the best interest of the Company. The Court further directed that counsel for the parties prepare a proposed formal written order finally approving the Peak Settlement Agreement and dismissing the case.

 

On October 20, 2016, the Derivative Action Settlement Agreement was formally approved and the case was formally dismissed with prejudice.

 

Subsequent to the dismissal, an Independent Directors Committee consisting of directors Christopher McKee, Richard J. "Dick" Schul and Donald Bowman reviewed the allegations made by Peak Finance, LLC to determine a proper corporate response. On December 6, 2016, a quorum of the members of the Independent Directors Committee met with Peak Finance, LLC in New York City, in order to fulfill the judges’ final orders. No further action is required by the Company in this matter.

 

On October 7, 2016, the Company received a complaint, Wang et al v. Cool Technologies, Inc. et al, filed on July 28, 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) Civil docket #1:16CV04101RRMPK against the Company and Timothy Hassett, the Company’s Chief Executive Office alleging damages of $1,100,000 for breach of contract for failing to register shares sold to the Plaintiffs in February and March 2014. The Company is contesting the suit and intends to seek leave from the court to file a motion to dismiss.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

On April 6, 2017, we issued 600,000 shares of common stock to Sprit Bear upon the conversion of 12 shares of our Series A Stock.

 

On April 6, 2017, pursuant to the issuance of a convertible promissory note for $165,000, we issued 300,000 shares of common stock as inducement shares to Lucas Hoppel.

 

On April 18, 2017, we issued 1,132,000 shares of our common stock upon partial conversion of $28,300 on convertible debt of $368,703 by KHIC, LLC , .

 

On April 25, 2017, we issued 1,000,0000 shares of common stock to Spirit Bear Ltd. upon conversion of 20 shares of our Series A preferred stock .

 

On May 8, 2017, we issued 909,090 shares of common stock to Inverom Corporation upon the conversion of 909,090 shares of Series B preferred stock .

 

None of the above issuances involved any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe we are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

 

 
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

  

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1

Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2

Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Cool Technologies, Inc.

Dated: May 19, 2017

By:

/s/ Timothy Hassett

Timothy Hassett

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Dated: May 19, 2017

By:

/s/ Quentin Ponder

Quentin Ponder

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

  

 

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