10-Q 1 form10q12312009.htm FORM 10Q 12/31/2009 UQM Technologies Form 10Q 12/31/2009

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2009

 

[  ] 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 1-10869

                   UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.               

(Exact name of registrant, as specified in its charter)

                Colorado                  

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

      84-0579156      

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

        7501 Miller Drive, Frederick, Colorado 80530       

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                              (303) 682-4900                                

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

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         No          Not Applicable   X   .

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

 [  ]  Large accelerated filer

[ X ]  Accelerated filer

[  ]  Non-accelerated filer

[  ]  Smaller reporting company

 

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

Yes        No   X    .

 

The number of shares outstanding (including shares held by affiliates) of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.01 per share at January 31, 2009 was 36,028,502.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part  I

Financial Information

 
       
 

Item 1

Financial Statements (unaudited)

 
       
     

Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009

 
         
     

Consolidated statements of operations for the quarters and nine month periods ended

 
     

     December 31, 2009 and 2008

 
         
     

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended

 
     

     December 31, 2009 and 2008

 
         
     

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 
       
 

Item 2

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

 
       
 

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 
       
 

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

 
       

Part II

Other Information

 
       
 

Item 1

Legal Proceedings

 
       
 

Item 1A

Risk Factors

 
       
 

Item 6

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 TOC

December 31, 2009 

March 31, 2009

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 16,034,804 

2,501,999 

   

Short-term investments

 

12,560,314 

 

3,291,667 

   

Accounts receivable

 

932,754 

 

917,099 

   

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on

 

  

   
     

uncompleted contracts

 

452,977 

 

643,098 

   

Inventories

 

1,050,044 

 

1,307,171 

   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

     186,505 

 

     117,768 

                 

Total current assets

 31,217,398 

  8,778,802 

           
 

Property and equipment, at cost:

       
   

Land

 

2,722,357 

 

181,580 

Building

7,541,179 

2,464,213 

   

Machinery and equipment

 

  4,528,534 

 

  4,040,406 

     

14,792,070 

 

6,686,199 

   

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(3,948,792)

 

(3,556,796)

                 
       

Net property and equipment

 

 10,843,278 

 

  3,129,403 

           
 

Patent and trademark costs, net of accumulated

       
   

amortization of $775,192 and $733,594

 

419,691 

 

438,184 

           
 

Other assets

 

     313,609 

 

       76,443 

           
           
           
           
           
           
       

Total assets

 

42,793,976 

 

12,422,832 

     
     
   

(Continued) 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited), Continued

 TOC

December 31, 2009

March 31, 2009

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

       
 

Current liabilities:

       
   

Accounts payable

 

$      795,383 

 

651,129 

   

Other current liabilities

 

859,806 

 

600,672 

   

Current portion of long-term debt

 

-       

 

416,923 

   

Short-term deferred compensation under executive employment

       
     

agreements

 

423,874 

 

397,834 

   

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on

       
     

uncompleted contracts

 

     110,647 

 

       71,367 

                 
       

Total current liabilities

 

  2,189,710 

 

  2,137,925 

           
 

Long-term deferred compensation under executive employment

       
   

agreements

 

         717,616 

 

     675,715 

           
             
       

Total liabilities

 

  2,907,326 

 

  2,813,640 

           
 

Commitments and contingencies

       
           
 

Stockholders' equity:

       
   

Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000

       
     

shares authorized; 35,920,472 and 26,727,694 shares

       
     

issued and outstanding

 

359,205 

 

267,277 

   

Additional paid-in capital

 

112,062,306 

 

78,767,154 

   

Accumulated deficit

 

(72,534,861)

 

(69,425,239)

                 
       

Total stockholders' equity

 

39,886,650 

 

  9,609,192 

                 
       

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

42,793,976 

 

12,422,832 

           
           
       
       
       
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

   

 

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

 TOC

   Quarter Ended December 31, 

Nine Months Ended December 31,

   

     2009      

     2008     

     2009      

     2008     

 

Revenue:

               
   

Contract services

 

$     223,081 

 

  792,613 

 

1,067,475 

 

1,982,481 

   

Product sales

 

  1,784,133 

 

  2,080,982 

 

  5,339,600 

 

  4,961,800 

     

  2,007,214 

 

  2,873,595 

 

  6,407,075 

 

  6,944,281 

                   
 

Operating costs and expenses:

               
   

Costs of contract services

 

143,612 

 

612,346 

 

725,332 

 

1,689,952 

   

Costs of product sales

 

1,221,211 

 

1,397,689 

 

3,617,375 

 

3,781,395 

   

Research and development

 

138,821 

 

155,190 

 

452,656 

 

407,535 

   

Production engineering

 

1,077,821 

 

447,269 

 

2,092,137 

 

1,340,486 

   

Selling, general and administrative

 

  1,425,835 

 

  1,054,963 

 

  2,668,682 

 

  3,084,690 

     

  4,007,300 

 

  3,667,457 

 

  9,556,182 

 

 10,304,058 

                   
     

Operating loss

 

(2,000,086)

 

(793,862)

 

(3,149,107)

 

(3,359,777)

                   
 

Other income (expense):

               
   

Interest income

 

17,410 

 

37,941 

 

44,182 

 

171,541 

   

Interest expense

 

(1,793)

 

         (8,180)

 

(15,697)

 

   (25,855)

   

Impairment of investment

 

-       

 

-      

 

-       

 

(89,369)

   

Other

 

           -       

 

           -      

 

       11,000 

 

        1,533 

       

       15,617 

 

      29,761 

 

       39,485 

 

      57,850 

                     
                   
     

Net loss

 

$ (1,984,469)

 

   (764,101)

 

(3,109,622)

 

(3,301,927)

                   

Net loss per common share - basic and

diluted

$ (0.06)    

(0.03)    

(0.11)     

(0.12)    

Weighted average number of shares of

   

common stock outstanding - basic and

               
   

diluted

 

33,317,601 

 

26,710,894 

 

29,014,418 

 

26,626,073 

                     
                     
                     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

           

 

UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 TOC

   

Nine Months Ended December 31, 

   

    2009     

    2008     

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   
   

Net loss

 

$ (3,109,622)

 

(3,301,927)

   

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in

       
     

operating activities:

       
       

Depreciation and amortization

 

446,793 

 

395,426 

       

Non-cash equity based compensation

 

584,870 

 

977,653 

       

Impairment of inventory

 

3,620 

 

11,763 

       

Gain on disposal of assets

 

-       

 

(500)

       

Impairment of investment

 

-       

 

89,369 

       

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

       
         

Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in

       
           

excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

174,466 

 

128,016 

         

Inventories

 

253,507 

 

(321,673)

         

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(68,737)

 

(25,545)

         

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

403,388 

 

122,928 

         

Deferred compensation under executive

       
           

employment agreements

 

      67,941 

 

      63,256 

         

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on

       
           

uncompleted contracts

 

       39,280 

 

   (296,150)

             

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(1,204,494)

 

(2,157,384)

           
 

Cash flows from investing activities:

       
   

Maturities (purchases) of short-term investments

 

  (9,268,647)

 

  2,938,249 

   

Increase in other long-term assets

 

(1,232)

 

(1,757)

   

Prepayments on property and equipment

 

(265,934)

 

(180,527)

   

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

(8,089,070)

 

(339,983)

   

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

-       

 

500 

   

Increase in patent and trademark costs

 

     (23,105)

 

     (2,028)

             

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(17,647,988)

 

2,414,454 

           
 

Cash flows from financing activities:

       
   

Issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, net of offering costs

 

31,664,373 

 

-       

   

Repayment of debt

 

(416,923)

 

(78,689)

   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

 

     84,142 

 

      34,217 

   

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of employee options

 

1,033,674 

 

-       

   

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants

 

180,196 

 

-       

   

Purchase of treasury stock

 

   (160,175)

 

 (157,137)

             

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

32,385,287 

 

 (201,609)

           
           
 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

13,532,805 

 

55,461 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

  2,501,999 

 

3,176,084 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

16,034,804 

3,231,545 

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid in cash during the period

       17,075 

     26,116 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS

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( 1)

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments, which were solely of a normal recurring nature, necessary to a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods, have been made. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year. The Notes contained herein should be read in conjunction with the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 21, 2009.

( 2)

 New Accounting Pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company's management believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows upon adoption.

 

( 3)

 Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Option Plans

As of December 31, 2009, we had 619,202 shares of common stock available for future grant to employees, consultants and key suppliers under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan ("Equity Incentive Plan"). Under the Equity Incentive Plan, the exercise price of each option is set at the fair value of the common stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of the option is 10 years from the date of grant. Options granted to employees generally vest ratably over a three-year period except for options granted to Messrs. Rankin and French which vest immediately. The maximum number of options that may be granted to any eligible employee under the Equity Incentive Plan in any calendar year is 500,000 options. Forfeitures under the Equity Incentive Plan are available for re-issuance at any time prior to expiration of the Plan in 2013. Options granted under the Equity Incentive Plan to employees require the option holder to abide by certain Company policies, which restrict their ability to sell the underlying common stock. There were 193,304 and zero and 193,304 and 381,615 options to purchase shares of common stock granted under the Equity Incentive Plan during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Prior to the adoption of the Equity Incentive Plan, we issued stock options under our 1992 Incentive and Non-Qualified Option Plan, which expired by its terms in 2002. Forfeitures under the 1992 Incentive and Non-Qualified Option Plan may not be re-issued.

 

Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan

 

In February 1994, our Board of Directors ratified a Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors ("Directors Plan") pursuant to which Directors may elect to receive stock options in lieu of cash compensation for their services as directors. As of December 31, 2009, we had 150,768 shares of common stock available for future grant under the Directors Plan. Option terms range from 3 to 10 years from the date of grant. There were 53,536 and 59,441 and 53,536 and 168,743 options to purchase shares of common stock granted under the Directors Plan during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Option exercise prices are equal to the fair value of the common shares on the date of grant. Options granted under the plan generally vest immediately. Forfeitures under the Directors Plan are available for re-issuance at a future date.

 

Stock Purchase Plan

 

We have established a Stock Purchase Plan under which eligible employees may contribute up to 10 percent of their compensation to purchase shares of our common stock at 85 percent of the fair market value at specified dates. At December 31, 2009 we had 511,429 shares of common stock available for issuance under the Stock Purchase Plan. During the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, we issued 10,572 and 5,246 shares, and 56,540 and 22,268 shares of common stock, respectively, under the Stock Purchase Plan. Cash received by us upon the purchase of shares under the Stock Purchase Plan for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $24,421 and $9,705, and $84,142 and $34,217, respectively.

 

Stock Bonus Plan

 

We have a Stock Bonus Plan ("Stock Plan") administered by the Board of Directors. At December 31, 2009 there were 6,794 shares of common stock available for future grant under the Stock Plan. Under the Stock Plan, shares of common stock may be granted to employees, key consultants, and directors who are not employees as additional compensation for services rendered. Vesting requirements for grants under the Stock Plan, if any, are determined by the Board of Directors at the time of grant. There were zero and zero shares and zero and 191,348 shares granted under the Stock Plan during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

We use the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award. Options granted by us generally expire ten years from the grant date. Options granted to existing and newly hired employees generally vest over a three-year period from the date of the grant. The exercise price of options is equal to the market price of our common stock (defined as the closing price reported by the NYSE Amex) on the date of grant.

 

We use the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model for estimating the fair value of stock option awards. The table below shows total share-based compensation expense for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the classification of these expenses:

   

Quarter Ended December 31,

Nine Months Ended December 31,

   

   2009   

   2008   

      2009      

     2008      

 

Costs of contract services

$ 23,771        

24,062        

64,072        

83,620        

 

Costs of product sales

19,699        

21,290        

56,087        

66,510        

 

Research and development

6,132        

9,131        

23,558        

26,025        

 

Production engineering

29,417        

30,795        

80,308        

97,908        

 

Selling, general and administrative

 351,963        

151,458        

360,845        

703,590        

430,982        

236,736        

584,870        

977,653        

 

We adjust share-based compensation on a quarterly basis for changes to the estimate of expected equity award forfeitures based on actual forfeiture experience. The effect of adjusting the forfeiture rate for all expense amortization is recognized in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed. The effect of forfeiture adjustments in the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 were insignificant.

 

All shares granted under the Directors Plan are vested.

 

A summary of the status of non-vested shares under the Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and changes during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 is presented below:

 

 

                          Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009

  Nine Months Ended December 31 2008

   

Weighted-Average

 

Weighted-Average

 

Shares

Grant Date

Shares

Grant Date

 

Under Option

       Fair Value      

Under Option

       Fair Value      

Non-vested at March 31

283,454        

            $ 1.40

337,888         

            $ 1.85

Granted

-             

            $   -

-              

            $   -

Vested

-             

            $   -

(10,000)        

            $ 2.10

Forfeited

     -             

            $   -

   (2,000)        

            $ 1.61

Non-vested at June 30

283,454        

            $ 1.40

325,888         

            $ 1.84

Granted

-             

            $   -

381,615         

            $ 1.08

Vested

(128,471)       

            $ 1.47

(72,588)        

            $ 1.69

Forfeited

  (5,873)       

            $ 1.58

   (1,500)        

            $ 1.61

Non-vested at September 30

149,110        

            $ 1.35

633,415         

            $ 1.40

Granted

193,304        

            $ 2.38

-              

            $   -

Vested

-             

            $   -

(346,294)        

            $ 1.39

Forfeited

       -             

            $   -

       -              

            $   -

Non-vested at December 31

342,414        

            $ 1.93

 287,121         

            $ 1.41

 

As of December 31, 2009, there was $348,524 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options granted under the Equity Incentive Plan. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 22 months. The total fair value of stock options that vested during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was zero and $482,668, and $188,401 and $626,562, respectively.

 

There were 193,304 and zero and 193,304 and 381,615 employee stock option grants under the Equity Incentive Plan during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009, and 2008, respectively.

 

A summary of the non-vested shares under the Stock Bonus Plan as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and changes during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 are presented below:

 

   Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009

  Nine Months Ended December 31, 2008

   

Weighted-Average

 

Weighted-Average

 

Shares

Grant Date

Shares

Grant Date

 

Under Contract

       Fair Value      

Under Contract

       Fair Value      

Non-vested at March 31

225,870        

            $ 3.08

283,480         

            $ 3.34

Granted

-              

            $   -

-               

            $   -

Vested

-              

            $   -

-               

            $   -

Forfeited

      -              

            $   -    

      -               

            $   -    

Non-vested at June 30

225,870        

            $ 3.08

283,480         

            $ 3.34

Granted

-              

            $   -

191,348         

            $ 2.18

Vested

(45,342)       

            $ 3.20

(184,692)        

            $ 2.43

Forfeited

      -              

            $   -    

      -               

            $   -    

Non-vested at September 30

180,528        

            $ 3.05

290,136         

            $ 3.15

Granted

-              

            $   -    

-               

            $   -    

Vested

(81,600)       

            $ 3.14

(64,266)        

            $ 3.40

Forfeited

      -              

            $   -    

      -               

            $   -    

Non-vested at December 31

  98,928        

            $ 2.97    

225,870         

            $ 3.08

 

 

As of December 31, 2009, there was $110,918 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to common stock granted under our Stock Bonus Plan. The unrecognized compensation cost at December 31, 2009 is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 16 months. The total fair value of common stock granted under the Stock Bonus Plan that vested during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, was $256,224 and $218,368, and $401,137 and $667,170, respectively.

Expected volatility is based on historical volatility. The expected life of options granted are based on historical experience.

Additional information with respect to stock option activity during the quarter and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 under our Equity Incentive Plan is as follows:

 

     

Weighted

 
   

Weighted

    Average

 
 

Shares

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

 

Under

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

Option

   Price  

      Life      

  Value  

Outstanding at March 31, 2009

2,740,815    

     $ 3.66

4.7 years

 $          - 

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

 $          - 

Forfeited

         -          

     $    -   

Outstanding at June 30, 2009

2,740,815    

     $ 3.66

4.4 years

 $    341,705

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

(254,094)   

     $ 2.71

 $    535,449

Forfeited

      (5,873)   

     $ 2.66

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

2,480,848    

     $ 3.76

4.0 years

 $ 5,803,280

Granted

193,304    

     $ 4.73   

Exercised

(79,009)   

     $ 3.55

 $    722,353

Forfeited

        (667)   

     $ 3.57

Outstanding at December 31, 2009

2,594,476    

     $ 3.84

3.9 years

 $ 8,237,679

Exercisable at December 31, 2009

2,252,062    

     $ 3.85

3.7 years

 $ 7,177,246

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2009

2,579,709    

     $ 3.84

3.9 years

 $ 8,187,269

 

 

Additional information with respect to stock option activity during the quarter and nine month periods ended December 31, 2008 under our Equity Incentive Plan is as follows:

 

     

Weighted

 
   

Weighted

    Average

 
 

Shares

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

 

Under

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

Option

   Price  

      Life      

  Value  

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

2,543,306    

     $ 3.94

5.2 years

    $       - 

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       - 

Forfeited

     (2,000)   

     $ 3.57

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

2,541,306    

     $ 3.94

5.0 years

    $     3,060

Granted

381,615    

     $ 2.18   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       - 

Forfeited

     (1,500)   

     $ 3.57

Outstanding at September 30, 2008

2,921,421    

     $ 3.71

4.9 years

    $ 584,914

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       - 

Forfeited

        -          

     $    -   

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

2,921,421    

     $ 3.71

4.6 years

    $       -      

Exercisable at December 31, 2008

2,634,300    

     $ 3.82

4.4 years

    $       -      

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2008

2,895,011    

     $ 3.72

4.6 years

    $       -      

 

 

Additional information with respect to stock option activity during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 under our non-employee director stock option plan is as follows:

 

     

Weighted

 
   

Weighted

    Average

 
 

 Shares

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

 

 Under

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

 Option

   Price  

      Life      

  Value  

Outstanding at March 31, 2009

222,919    

     $ 2.77

2.7 years

    $       -

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       -

Forfeited

      -          

     $    -   

   

Outstanding at June 30, 2009

   222,919    

     $ 2.77

2.5 years

    $   48,096

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

(19,802)   

     $ 3.20

    $   13,861

Forfeited

      -          

     $    -   

Outstanding at September 30, 2009

203,117    

     $ 2.73

2.5 years

    $ 614,947

Granted

53,536    

     $ 4.73

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $      - 

Forfeited

      -          

     $    -   

Outstanding at December 31, 2009

256,653    

     $ 3.15

2.9 years

    $ 950,797

Exercisable at December 31, 2009

256,653    

     $ 3.15

2.9 years

    $ 950,797

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2009

256,653    

     $ 3.15

2.9 years

    $ 950,797

 

Additional information with respect to stock option activity during the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2008 under our non-employee director stock option plan is as follows:

 

     

Weighted

 
   

Weighted

    Average

 
 

 Shares

Average

Remaining

Aggregate

 

 Under

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

 Option

   Price  

      Life      

  Value  

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

131,644    

     $ 3.33

2.7 years

    $       -

Granted

-          

     $    -   

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       -

Forfeited

      -          

     $    -   

Outstanding at June 30, 2008

   131,644    

     $ 3.33

2.4 years

    $     1,736

Granted

109,302    

     $ 2.18

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $      - 

Forfeited

(18,027)   

     $ 3.22

Outstanding at September 30, 2008

222,919    

     $ 2.77

3.2 years

    $   71,345

Granted

  59,441    

     $ 3.39

Exercised

-          

     $    -   

    $       -

Forfeited

(59,441)   

     $ 3.39

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

222,919    

     $ 2.77

3.0 years

    $       -      

Exercisable at December 31, 2008

222,919    

     $ 2.77

3.0 years

    $       -      

Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2008

222,919    

     $ 2.77

3.0 years

    $       -      

 

Cash received by us upon the exercise of stock options for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $280,537 and zero, and $1,033,674 and zero, respectively. The source of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options is from authorized and previously unissued common shares.

( 4)

We have an investment policy approved by the Board of Directors that governs the quality, acceptability and dollar concentration of our investments. Investments are comprised of marketable securities and consist primarily of commercial paper, asset-backed and mortgage-backed notes and bank certificates of deposits with original maturities beyond three months. All marketable securities are held in our name at three major financial institutions who hold custody of the investments. All of our investments are held-to-maturity investments and we have the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity. These securities are recorded at amortized cost. Investments with a maturity of greater than three months and less than one year from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term.

The amortized cost and unrealized gain or loss of our investments at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 were:

   

      December 31, 2009     

        March 31, 2009        

   

Amortized

Unrealized

Amortized

Unrealized

   

     Cost     

Gain (Loss)

    Cost    

Gain (Loss)

 

Short-term Investments:

       
 

U.S. government and government agency securities

$  5,797,910  

(7,270) 

2,055,176 

2,755   

 

Commercial paper, corporate and foreign bonds

1,008,404  

   -        

137,418 

(3,454)  

 

Certificates of deposit

 5,754,000  

   -        

1,099,073 

  -         

   

12,560,314  

(7,270) 

3,291,667 

  (699)  

 

Long-term Investments:

       
 

Certificate of deposit

     58,270  

    -      

     57,038 

  -         

$12,618,584  

(7,270

3,348,705 

 (699)  

 

 

The time to maturity of held-to-maturity securities were:

December 31, 2009

March 31, 2009

           

Three to six months

$   1,298,904 

         -       

   

Six months to one year

11,261,410 

 

3,291,667 

   

Over one year

      58,270 

 

     57,038 

12,618,584 

3,348,705 

( 5)

At December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, the estimated period to complete contracts in process ranged from one to eighteen months and one to six months, respectively. We expect to collect substantially all related accounts receivable arising therefrom within sixty days of billing. The following summarizes contracts in process:

       

December 31, 2009

 

March 31, 2009

             
   

Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts

 

$  4,190,083 

 

4,414,886 

   

Estimated earnings

 

   130,598 

 

   194,861 

       

4,320,681 

 

4,609,747 

   

Less billings to date

 

(3,978,351)

 

(4,038,016)

       

$     342,330 

 

    571,731 

             
   

Included in the accompanying balance sheets as follows:

       
     

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on

       
       

uncompleted contracts

 

$     452,977 

 

643,098 

     

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on

       
       

uncompleted contracts

 

 (110,647)

 

   (71,367)

$     342,330 

   571,731 

 

 

( 6)

Inventories at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 consist of:

     

December 31, 2009

 

March 31, 2009

           
   

Raw materials

$    441,916 

 

794,663 

   

Work-in-process

515,943 

 

419,270 

   

Finished products

     92,185 

 

       93,238 

1,050,044 

1,307,171 

 

Our raw material inventory is subject to obsolescence and potential impairment due to bulk purchases in excess of customers' requirements. We periodically assess our inventory for recovery of its carrying value based on available information, expectations and estimates, and adjust inventory-carrying values to the lower of cost or market for estimated declines in the realizable value. During the nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, we impaired obsolete inventory with a carrying value of $3,620 and $11,763, respectively.

 

( 7)

Other current liabilities at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 consist of:

December 31, 2009 

March 31, 2009

           
   

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

$   91,816 

 

165,221 

   

Accrued personal property and real estate taxes

247,441 

 

82,396 

   

Accrued warranty costs

104,839 

 

84,445 

   

Unearned revenue

351,096 

 

149,355 

   

Accrued royalties

26,752 

 

73,773 

   

Other

  37,862 

 

  45,482 

859,806 

600,672 

 

 

( 8)

 Stockholders' Equity

Changes in the components of stockholders' equity during the quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 were as follows:

 

Number of

       
 

common  

 

Additional 

 

Total       

 

shares    

Common 

paid-in   

Accumulated 

stockholders'

 

    issued    

     stock    

    capital    

     deficit       

     equity      

Balances at March 31, 2009

26,727,694 

$ 267,277 

78,767,154 

(69,425,239) 

9,609,192  

Issuance of common stock under

employee stock purchase plan

29,238 

292 

34,501 

-        

34,793  

Compensation expense from

employee and director stock

option and common stock grants

-       

-      

83,910 

-        

83,910  

Net loss

           -       

       -      

              -      

   (629,116

   (629,116

Balances at June 30, 2009

26,756,932 

267,569 

78,885,565 

(70,054,355) 

9,098,779  

Issuance of common stock under

stock bonus plan

62,676 

628 

(628)

-        

-        

Issuance of common stock under

 

employee stock purchase plan

16,730 

167 

24,761 

-        

24,928  

Purchase of treasury stock

(18,777)

(188)

(69,307)

-        

(69,495) 

Issuance of common stock upon

exercise of warrants

65,020 

650 

167,101 

-        

167,751  

Issuance of common stock upon

exercise of employee options

273,896 

2,739 

750,398 

-        

753,137  

Compensation expense from

employee and director stock

option and common stock grants

-       

-       

69,978 

-        

69,978  

Net loss

           -       

      -       

               -       

    (496,037

    (496,037

Balances at September 30, 2009

 27,156,477 

 271,565 

 79,827,868 

(70,550,392) 

  9,549,041  

Issuance of common stock under

stock bonus plan

64,265 

643 

(643)

-        

-        

Issuance of common stock in

follow-on offering, net of offering

costs

8,625,000 

86,250 

31,578,123 

-        

31,664,373  

Issuance of common stock under

employee stock purchase plan

10,572 

106 

24,315 

-        

 24,421  

Purchase of treasury stock

(19,973)

(200)

(90,480)

-        

(90,680) 

Issuance of common stock upon

exercise of warrants

5,122 

51 

12,394 

-        

 12,445  

Issuance of common stock upon

exercise of employee options

79,009 

790 

279,747 

-        

280,537  

Compensation expense from

employee and director stock

option and common stock grants

-       

-       

430,982 

-        

430,982  

Net loss

           -       

              -      

             -       

 (1,984,469

(1,984,469

Balances at December 31, 2009

 35,920,472 

  $ 359,205 

112,062,306 

(72,534,861

39,886,650  

 

 

 

( 9)

Significant Customers 

 

We have historically derived significant revenue from a few key customers. Revenue from Lippert Components, Inc. totaled $181,784 and $92,430, and $429,958 and $635,144, for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which was 9 percent and 3 percent, and 7 percent and 9 percent, of total revenue, respectively.

 

There were no trade accounts receivable from Lippert Components, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009. Inventories consisting of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods for this customer totaled $95,595 and $349,066 as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively.

 

Revenue derived from contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government and from subcontracts with U.S. Government prime contractors totaled $350,324 and $554,795 and $1,911,360 and $1,527,299 for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, which was 17 percent and 19 percent, and 30 percent and 22 percent, of total revenue, respectively. Accounts receivable from government-funded contracts represented 10 percent and 6 percent of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively.

 

 

(10)

Income Taxes

 

The Company currently has a full valuation allowance, as it is management's judgment that it is more-likely-than-not that net deferred tax assets will not be realized to reduce future taxable income.

 

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in "Other," net. As of December 31, 2009, we had no provisions for interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

 

The tax years 2004 through 2008 remain open to examination by both the Internal Revenue Service of the United States and by the various state taxing authorities where we file.

 

 

(11)

Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods presented. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing income or loss available to common stockholders by all outstanding and potentially dilutive shares during the periods presented, unless the effect is antidilutive. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, common shares issued under the Stock Bonus Plan but not yet earned totaling 98,928 and 225,870 were being held by the Company. For the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, 43,200 and zero shares, and 21,260 and zero shares, respectively, were potentially includable in the calculation of diluted loss per share under the treasury stock method. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, options to purchase 2,855,951 and 3,154,488 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding. For the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, options and warrants for 402,100 and 3,148,488, and 1,289,177 and 3,141,544 shares were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share because the option or warrant exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock. In-the-money options and warrants determined under the treasury stock method to acquire 1,002,523 and 259 shares, and 535,561 and 1,056, shares of common stock for the quarters and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were potentially includable in the calculation of diluted loss per share but were not included, because to do so would be antidilutive.

 

 

 

(12)

Fair Value Measurements

 

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 are summarized below:

 

 

   Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices  

   

In Active

Significant

 
   

Markets

Other

Significant

   

For Identical

Observable

Unobservable

   

Liabilities

Inputs

Inputs 

 

     Total     

      (Level 1)      

  (Level 2)  

   (Level 3)   

Deferred compensation under

       
 

executive employment agreements (1)

$ 37,456     

-

-

37,456         

           

Note (1)

Included in long term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009.

 

 

 

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2009 are summarized below:

 

 

 

 Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using Quoted Prices

   

In Active

Significant

 
   

Markets

Other

Significant

   

For Identical

Observable

Unobservable

   

Liabilities

Inputs

Inputs

 

     Total     

      (Level 1)      

  (Level 2)  

   (Level 3)   

Deferred compensation under

       
 

executive employment agreements (1)

$ 21,715     

-

-

21,715        

           
           

Note (1)

Included in long term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2009.

Deferred compensation under executive employment agreements represents the future compensation potentially payable under the retirement and voluntary termination provisions of executive employment agreements (see also note 14). The value of the Level 3 liability in the foregoing table was determined under the income approach, using inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the value of the obligation including changes in the Company's credit worthiness and changes in interest rates.

 

A summary of the liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) follows:

 

 

Fair Value Measurements Using

 

Significant

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

(Level 3) for the

 

Quarter and Nine Months Ended

 

December 31, 2009

 

Deferred Compensation

 

On Executive

 

Employment Agreements

Balance as of March 31, 2009

$ 21,715                        

 

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized):

 
   

Included in earnings

4,886                        

   

Included in other comprehensive income

-                              

 

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net

-                              

 

Transfers in (out) of Level 3

     -                              

Balance as of June 30, 2009

26,601                        

 

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized):

 
   

Included in earnings

4,886                        

   

Included in other comprehensive income

-                              

 

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net

-                              

 

Transfers in (out) of Level 3

    -                              

Balance as of September 30, 2009

31,487                        

 

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized):

 
   

Included in earnings

5,969                        

   

Included in other comprehensive income

-                              

 

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements, net

-                              

 

Transfers in (out) of Level 3

-                              

Balance as of December 31, 2009

37,456                        

   

Loss for the quarter included in earnings attributable

 

to the Level 3 liability still held at the end of the period

  5,969                        

   

Loss for the nine month period included in earnings

 
 

attributable to the Level 3 liability still held at the end

 

of the period

15,741                        

 

 

(13)

 Segments

At December 31, 2009, we have two reportable segments: technology and power products. Our reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different business strategies. The technology segment encompasses our technology-based operations including core research to advance our technology, application and production engineering and product development and job shop production of prototype components. The power products segment encompasses the manufacture and sale of motors and electronic controllers. Salaries of the executive officers and corporate general and administrative expense are allocated to our segments annually based on factors established at the beginning of each fiscal year. The percentages allocated to the technology segment and power products segment were 82 percent and 18 percent for the quarter and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009, and were 76 percent and 24 percent for the quarter and nine month periods ended December 31, 2008, respectively.

 

Intersegment sales or transfers, which were eliminated upon consolidation, were $281,453 and $670,905, and 328,769 and $897,972, for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

The technology segment leases office, production and laboratory space in a building owned by the Power Products Segment based on a negotiated rate for the square footage occupied. Intercompany lease payments, were $45,900 and $43,500, and $137,700 and $130,500, for the quarters and nine month periods ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and were eliminated upon consolidation.

 

The following table summarizes significant financial statement information, after deducting intersegment eliminations of each of the reportable segments as of and for the quarter ended December 31, 2009:

Power   

     

Technology

 Products 

    Total     

 

Revenue

 

$

1,388,174 

619,040  

2,007,214 

 

Interest income

 

$

16,780 

630  

17,410 

 

Interest expense

 

$

-       

(1,793) 

(1,793)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(107,370)

(52,787) 

(160,157)

 

Segment loss

 

$

(1,747,314)

(237,155) 

(1,984,469)

 

Total assets

 

$

31,698,779 

11,095,197  

42,793,976 

 

Expenditures for long-lived segment assets

 

$

(364,854)

(7,849,163) 

(8,214,017)

The following table summarizes significant financial statement information, after deducting intersegment eliminations of each of the reportable segments as of and for the quarter ended December 31, 2008:

Power   

     

Technology

 Products 

    Total     

 

Revenue

 

$

1,432,754 

1,440,841  

2,873,595 

 

Interest income

 

$

36,850 

1,091  

37,941 

 

Interest expense

 

$

-       

(8,180) 

(8,180)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(88,079)

(68,079) 

(156,158)

 

Segment loss

 

$

(869,094)

104,993  

(764,101)

 

Total assets

 

$

10,005,155 

3,761,542  

13,766,697 

 

Expenditures for long-lived segment assets

 

$

(139,453)

(14,478) 

(153,931)

 

 

The following table summarizes significant financial statement information for continuing operations of each of the reportable segments as of and for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009:

Power   

     

Technology

 Products 

    Total     

 

Revenue

 

$

4,757,387 

1,649,688  

6,407,075 

 

Interest income

 

$

41,964 

2,218  

44,182 

 

Interest expense

 

$

-       

(15,697) 

(15,697)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(288,260)

(158,533) 

(446,793)

 

Impairment of inventories

 

$

(3,620)

-       

(3,620)

 

Segment loss

 

$

(2,779,124)

(330,498) 

(3,109,622)

 

Total assets

 

$

31,698,779 

11,095,197  

42,793,976  

 

Expenditures for long-lived segment assets

 

$

(506,439)

(7,871,670) 

(8,378,109)

The following table summarizes significant financial statement information for continuing operations of each of the reportable segments as of and for the nine month period ended December 31, 2008:

Power   

     

Technology

 Products 

    Total     

 

Revenue

 

$

3,942,539 

3,001,742  

6,944,281  

 

Interest income

 

$

167,943 

3,598  

171,541  

 

Interest expense

 

$

-       

(25,855) 

(25,855)

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

(216,555)

(178,871) 

(395,426)

 

Segment loss

 

$

(3,184,275)

(117,652) 

(3,301,927)

 

Total assets

 

$

10,005,155 

3,761,542  

13,766,697  

 

Expenditures for long-lived segment assets

 

$

(500,950)

(21,588) 

(522,538) 

 

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Commitments and Contingencies

 

Employment Agreements

 

We have entered into employment agreements with four of our officers which expire on August 22, 2012. The aggregate future base salary payable to these four executive officers under the employment agreements, over their remaining thirty-two month term is $2,535,413. In addition, we have recorded a liability of $1,141,490 and $1,073,549 at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009, respectively, representing the potential future compensation payable under the retirement and voluntary termination provisions of the employment agreements.

 

Litigation

 

In November 2007, we filed an arbitration claim with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") against Phoenix MC, Inc., as successor by merger to Phoenix Motorcars, Inc. ("Phoenix") seeking damages for Phoenix's breach of the Purchase and Supply Agreement between Phoenix and UQM Technologies, Inc. dated January 12, 2007. The matter was heard by an AAA arbitration panel (the "Panel") in December 2008. On February 24, 2009, the AAA notified us of the Panel's findings that Phoenix had materially breached the Agreement and awarded monetary damages to us in the amount of $5,309,649. In addition, the Panel awarded us post-award interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the unpaid amount of the award subsequent to February 6, 2009. On April 27, 2009, Phoenix filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. As a result of the bankruptcy filing, efforts to collect on the arbitration award are stayed. Recovery against Phoenix will be possible only to the extent provided in Phoenix's bankruptcy plan with respect to unsecured creditors. Any recovery under the plan is not expected to be significant.

 

We are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, and based on current available information, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow, although adverse developments in these matters could have a material impact on a future reporting period.

 

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Subsequent Event

 

 

In preparing these financial statements, we have evaluated subsequent events through February 2, 2010, which is the date the financial statements are being issued.

On January 13, 2010 (the "Grant Date"), the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") executed the Assistance Agreement (the "Agreement") with respect to its $45,145,534 grant (the "Grant") to UQM Technologies, Inc. ("UQM") under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the "Act"). The Grant provides funds to facilitate the manufacture and deployment of electric drive vehicles, batteries and electric drive vehicle components in the United States. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the DOE will reimburse UQM for 50 percent of qualifying costs incurred on or after August 5, 2009 for the purchase of facilities, tooling and manufacturing equipment, and for engineering related to product qualification and testing of its electric propulsion systems. The period of the Grant is through January 12, 2013.

The $45.1 million size of the Grant is based on the estimated cost of the project provided by UQM in its application to the DOE for the Grant. However, funding for qualifying project costs incurred during the period commencing August 5, 2009 through May 13, 2010 shall be limited to $8.1 million until various conditions are satisfied. These conditions include, 1) DOE's review and approval of UQM's accounting system, and 2) mutual agreement by the parties on an updated total estimated cost of the project. In the event either condition is not satisfied by May 13, 2010, the Grant may be terminated. In addition, UQM is required, no later than January 12, 2011, to provide DOE with an additional updated total estimated cost of the project along with evidence of firm commitments for UQM's 50 percent share of the total estimated cost of the project. If all such funds have not been secured, UQM must submit, by such date, a funding plan to obtain the remainder of such funds, which is acceptable to the DOE.

The Grant is subject to UQM's compliance with certain reporting requirements. As specified in the Act, UQM is required to use the Grant funds in a manner that maximizes job creation and economic benefits. The Act and Agreement impose minimum construction wages and labor standards for projects funded by the Grant.

If UQM disposes of assets acquired using Grant funding, it may be required to reimburse the DOE upon such sale date if the fair value of the asset on the date of disposition exceeds $5,000. The amount of any such reimbursement shall be equal to 50 percent of the fair value of the asset on the date of disposition.

While UQM has exclusive patent ownership rights for any technology developed with Grant funds, it must grant the DOE a non-exclusive, non-transferable, paid-up license to use such technology.

Qualified reimbursable project costs incurred through the Grant Date totaled approximately $4.5 million, of which approximately $0.9 million represents engineering related to product qualification and testing which is expected to reduce net loss in the fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2010.

 

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

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This Report contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements appear in a number of places in this Report and include statements regarding our plans, beliefs or current expectations; including those plans, beliefs and expectations of our officers and directors with respect to, among other things, orders to be received under our supply agreement with CODA, our ability to comply with the necessary conditions to access the Department of Energy award, our ability to successfully expand our manufacturing facilities and the continued growth of the electric-powered vehicle industry. Important Risk Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements are listed below in Part II, Item 5. Other Information.

 

Introduction

 

We generate revenue from two principal activities: 1) research, development and application engineering services that are paid for by our customers; and 2) the sale of motors, generators and electronic controls. The sources of engineering revenue typically vary from year to year and individual projects may vary substantially in their periods of performance and aggregate dollar value. Our product sales consist of both prototype low volume sales, which are generally sold to a broad range of customers, and annually recurring higher volume production.

 

During the quarter ended December 31, 2009 we completed the purchase of a 129,304 square foot facility on a 30 acre site in Longmont, Colorado to support its expected growth in manufacturing operations. The facility, which includes approximately 30,000 square feet of office space, will house the company's engineering, vehicle integration and headquarters staff in addition to the company's high volume motor and electronic manufacturing operations. Approximately 15 acres of the site are available for future facility expansion. The purchase price of the facility was $7,585,000, of which half is expected to be funded from the company's $45 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The company expects to sell its existing facility once its relocation to the new facility is completed. The new facility was acquired to accommodate our planned expansion of high volume manufacturing operations for CODA Automotive's all-electric passenger vehicle program and future growth arising from the expected launch of additional production programs.

 

Last quarter we completed a Supply Agreement with CODA Automotive to supply UQM® PowerPhase® electric propulsion systems to CODA Automotive's production partner, Harbin HaFei Automobile Industry Group Co. Ltd. ("HaFei"), Harbin, China, for a period of ten years. HaFei is one of the premier production companies in China for automobiles and automobile engines with an annual production capacity of 400,000 automobiles and 550,000 automobile engines. Initial shipments of production systems under the agreement are expected to begin later this fiscal year and ramp up prior to scheduled deliveries of CODA's affordable, full performance all-electric five-passenger sedan in the California market in the fall of 2010. CODA hopes to reach an annual run rate of 20,000 vehicles within nine months of the introduction of the vehicle, which, if achieved, would result in annual revenue to us well in excess of $50 million. Deliveries of pre-production electric propulsion systems and other related products to CODA during the quarter resulted in product sales revenue of $251,921.

 

Subsequent to the end of the third fiscal quarter, we finalized our $45.1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of electric vehicles, batteries and components in the United States. The award provides for a 50 percent cost-share by the Company raising the total value of the project to $90.2 million. Capital expenditures for facilities, tooling and manufacturing equipment and the qualification and testing of products associated with the launch of volume production for CODA Automotive are expected to qualify for reimbursement under the DOE program. The contract also provides for the reimbursement of qualifying pre-award expenditures incurred after August 5, 2009 and through the date the award was finalized. Reimbursements under this provision of approximately $0.9 million for production engineering expenditures during the pre-award period are expected to be recorded during the fourth quarter as a reduction of production engineering expense. In addition, we billed to the DOE subsequent to the end of the quarter for capital assets acquired during the pre-award period of $3.6 million, including $3.4 million associated with the acquisition of our new facility discussed above. The contract requires the company to provide detailed reports to the DOE on how funds are deployed and the number of jobs saved or created due to receipt of the DOE funding.

 

 

We expect to invest over the next several quarters an additional $6 million for facility upgrades, tooling, and manufacturing equipment to launch a high volume production cell for the electric propulsion system being supplied under the CODA Supply Agreement. Similarly, following the launch of deliveries under the CODA Supply Agreement, we expect to devote substantial financial resources to meet the working capital requirements associated with these production activities, potentially as much as $20 million. In order to fund these activities, during the quarter ended December 31, 2009, we completed a public offering of 8.625 million shares of our common stock resulting in net proceeds to the company of $31.7 million. Proceeds from the offering, together with our existing cash resources and funding available under the DOE stimulus award, are expected to be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next eighteen months.

 

During the quarter ended December 31, 2009 we continued to experience the strong demand we have seen over the last several quarters for our electric propulsion systems and related products due to an expansion in the number of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicle platforms being developed for potential introduction in the passenger automobile market. In the truck market, we are continuing to supply DC-to-DC converters to Eaton Corporation as part of their hybrid electric propulsion system which powers medium duty hybrid trucks manufactured by International Truck and Engine Corporation, Peterbilt Motors Company and Freightliner Trucks. We also saw a mild improvement in production quantities for actuator motors for Lippert Components and Club Car during the quarter. We expect to see further improvements in deliveries to these markets as the global economy continues to improve. In addition, we expect demand for our electric propulsion system and generator products will remain strong for the foreseeable future as vehicle makers continue to focus on the development and introduction of electric and hybrid electric vehicles as part of the restructuring of the global automotive industry to provide a broader selection of highly fuel efficient vehicles to consumers.

 

Also during the quarter, we were granted United States patent number 7,598,645 entitled "Stress distributing permanent magnet rotor geometry for electric machines". The patent covers a novel rotor geometry that minimizes magnet content and maximizes the speed capability of the motor. The reduction in the amount of magnet material enabled under this patent is expected to result in lower production costs for electric propulsion systems for passenger automobiles.

 

Product sales revenue for the fiscal quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 declined 14 percent and rose 8 percent to $1,784,133 and $5,339,600, respectively, versus $2,080,982 and $4,961,800 for the comparable periods last fiscal year. The increase in the nine month period is due to stronger demand for electric propulsion systems and generators.

 

Revenue from funded engineering activities for the quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 declined 72 percent and 46 percent to $223,081 and $1,067,475, respectively, versus $792,613 and $1,982,481 for the comparable periods last fiscal year. The decrease is primarily due to the allocation of otherwise billable engineering resources to support production launch activities for the CODA program.

 

Gross profit margins on product sales for the quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 declined to 32 percent and improved to 32 percent versus 33 percent and 24 percent for the comparable quarter and nine month period last fiscal year resulting in a decrease in gross profit contribution dollars to $562,922 and an increase in gross contribution dollars to $1,722,225, from $683,293 and $1,180,405 respectively. The improvement during the nine month period is attributable to improved overhead absorption and reduced production costs.

 

Net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 increased 160 percent to $1,984,469, or $0.06 per common share on total revenue of $2,007,214, versus a net loss of $764,101, or $0.03 per common share on total revenue of $2,873,595 for the comparable quarter last year. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to higher levels of non-cash equity based compensation and cash compensation expense arising from a change in the period of grant versus that for the last fiscal year.

 

Net loss for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 declined 6 percent to $3,109,622, or $0.11 per common share on total revenue of $6,407,075, versus a net loss of $3,301,927, or $0.12 per common share on total revenue of $6,944,281 for the comparable period last year. The reduction in net loss is primarily attributable to higher levels of revenue, expanded gross profit margins on product sales and lower levels of non-cash equity based compensation expense partially offset by higher levels of cash compensation expense.

 

Our liquidity for the quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 was sufficient to meet our operating requirements. At December 31, 2009 we had cash and short-term investments totaling $28,595,118. Net cash used in operating activities and capital expenditures for property and equipment for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 were $1,204,494 and $8,355,004, respectively.

 

As the markets for electrified vehicles continue to emerge and expand into additional vehicle platforms over the next several years, we expect to experience potentially rapid growth in our revenue coincident with the introduction of electric products for our customers. Should these expectations be realized, our existing cash and short-term investments may not be adequate to fund our anticipated growth and, as a result, we may need to raise additional capital to fund the higher than currently anticipated growth in our business.

Financial Condition

 

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments at December 31, 2009 were $28,595,118 and working capital (the excess of current assets over current liabilities) was $29,027,688 compared with $5,793,666 and $6,640,877, respectively, at March 31, 2009. The increase in cash and short-term investments and working capital is primarily attributable to proceeds from a follow-on offering of our common stock and the exercise of employee stock options, partially offset by operating losses, higher levels of prepaid expenses and other current assets.

 

Accounts receivable increased $15,655 to $932,754 at December 31, 2009 from $917,099 at March 31, 2009. The increase is primarily attributable to increased billings of products. Many of our customers are large well-established companies of high credit quality. Although we have not established an allowance for bad debts at December 31, 2009 and no allowance for bad debts was deemed necessary at March 31, 2009, in light of current economic conditions we may need to establish an allowance for bad debts in the future.

 

Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts decreased $190,121 to $452,977 at December 31, 2009 versus $643,098 at March 31, 2009. The decrease is due to more favorable billing terms on certain contracts in process at December 31, 2009 versus March 31, 2009. Estimated earnings on contracts in process decreased to $130,598 or 3 percent of contracts in process of $4,320,681 at December 31, 2009 compared to estimated earnings on contracts in process of $194,861 or 4 percent of contracts in process of $4,609,747 at March 31, 2009. The decrease is attributable to lower expected margin on certain contracts in process at December 31, 2009.

 

Inventories decreased $257,127 to $1,050,044 at December 31, 2009 principally due to lower levels of raw materials and finished goods inventories. Raw materials and finished goods inventory decreased $352,747 and $1,053, respectively, reflecting higher product shipment levels during the quarter. Work-in-process inventory increased $96,673 reflecting higher levels of scheduled low volume propulsion system shipments.

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased to $186,505 at December 31, 2009 from $117,768 at March 31, 2009 primarily due to the prepayment of insurance premium costs on our commercial insurance coverage.

 

We invested $8,198,768 and $8,355,004 for the acquisition of property and equipment during the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $153,099 and $520,510 during the comparable quarter and nine months last fiscal year. The increase in capital expenditures is primarily due to the purchase of a larger facility and the purchase of manufacturing equipment. As described above, we expect to increase the level of our capital expenditures substantially over the next twelve months as a result of the supply agreement with CODA Automotive.

 

Patent and trademark costs decreased $18,493 to $419,691 at December 31, 2009 versus $438,184 at March 31, 2009 primarily due to the systematic amortization of patent issuance costs.

 

Accounts payable increased $144,254 to $795,383 at December 31, 2009 from $651,129 at March 31, 2009, primarily due to increased material purchases during the quarter.

 

Other current liabilities increased $259,134 to $859,806 at December 31, 2009 from $600,672 at March 31, 2009. The increase is primarily attributable to higher levels of customer prepayments at December 31, 2009.

 

Current portion of long-term debt decreased $416,923 to zero at December 31, 2009 from $416,923 at March 31, 2009 reflecting the payoff of the mortgage debt for our Frederick, Colorado facility.

 

Short-term deferred compensation under executive employment agreements increased $26,040 to $423,874 at December 31, 2009 from $397,834 at March 31, 2009 reflecting periodic accruals of future severance obligations under executive employment agreements.

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts increased $39,280 to $110,647 at December 31, 2009 from $71,367 at March 31, 2009 reflecting increased billings on certain engineering contracts in process at December 31, 2009 in advance of the performance of the associated work.

 

Long-term deferred compensation under executive employment agreements increased $41,901 to $717,616 at December 31, 2009 from $675,715 at March 31, 2009 reflecting periodic accruals of future severance obligations under executive employment agreements.

 

Common stock and additional paid-in capital were $359,205 and $112,062,306, respectively, at December 31, 2009 compared to $267,277 and $78,767,154 at March 31, 2009. The increase in common stock and additional paid-in capital was primarily attributable to share issuances under our follow-on public offering, employee stock purchase plan, equity incentive plan and upon the exercise of outstanding warrants.

 

Results of Operations

 

Quarter Ended December 31, 2009

 

Operations for the third quarter ended December 31, 2009, resulted in a net loss of $1,984,469, or $0.06 per common share, compared to a net loss of $764,101, or $0.03 per common share for the comparable period last year. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to higher levels of non-cash equity based compensation and cash compensation expense arising from a change in the period of grant versus that for the last fiscal year.

 

Revenue from contract services decreased $569,532, or 72 percent, to $223,081 at December 31, 2009 versus $792,613 for the comparable quarter last year. The decrease is primarily due to the application of engineering resources from the contract services group to support production engineering, low volume production and internally-funded research and development activities.

 

Product sales for the third quarter decreased $296,849 or 14 percent to $1,784,133, compared to $2,080,982 for the comparable period last year. Power products segment revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 decreased to $619,040 from $1,440,841 for the comparable quarter last fiscal year due to decreased shipments of propulsion systems and actuator motors. Technology segment product revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 increased 82 percent to $1,165,093, compared to $640,141 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 due to increased shipments of prototype propulsion motors and controllers.

 

Gross profit margins for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 increased to 32 percent compared to 30 percent for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. Gross profit on contract services was 36 percent during the third quarter this fiscal year compared to 23 percent or the quarter ended December 31, 2008. The improvement is primarily due to lower project material content during the current quarter versus the comparable quarter last fiscal year. Gross profit margin on product sales for the third quarter this year declined to 32 percent compared to 33 percent for the third quarter last year. The decrease is primarily due to decreased overhead absorption arising from lower production levels during the current quarter versus the comparable quarter last year.

 

Research and development expenditures for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 decreased to $138,821 compared to $155,190 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 reflecting reduced levels of cost-sharing on government research programs and reduced levels of on-going software research activities.

 

Production engineering costs were $1,077,821 for the third quarter versus $447,269 for the third quarter last fiscal year. The increase is attributable to higher sample costs and the utilization of engineering resources from our services contract group in the production engineering group.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 was $1,425,835 compared to $1,054,963 for the same quarter last year. The increase is primarily attributable to higher levels of non-cash equity based compensation and cash compensation expense arising from a change in the period of award for bonuses and equity based compensation versus that for the last fiscal year.

 

Interest income decreased to $17,410 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 versus $37,941 for the same period last fiscal year. The decrease is attributable to lower yields, and lower levels of invested cash balances.

 

Interest expense decreased to $1,793 for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 compared to $8,180 for the comparable period last fiscal year. The decrease is due to lower average mortgage borrowings outstanding throughout the current quarter.

 

Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009

 

Operations for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009, resulted in a net loss of $3,109,622, or $0.11 per common share, compared to a net loss of $3,301,927, or $0.12 per common share for the comparable period last year. The reduction in net loss is primarily attributable to higher levels of product sales revenue and expanded gross profit margins on these sales.

 

Revenue from contract services decreased $915,006, or 46 percent, to $1,067,475 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 versus $1,982,481 for the comparable period last year. The decrease is primarily due to the application of engineering resources from the contract services group to support production engineering, low volume production and internally-funded research and development activities.

 

Product sales for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 increased 8 percent to $5,339,600, compared to $4,961,800 for the comparable period last year. Power products segment revenue for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased to $1,649,688 from $3,001,742 for the comparable period last fiscal year due to reduced shipments of DC-to-DC converters, actuator motors and propulsion systems. Technology segment product revenue for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 nearly doubled to $3,689,912, compared to $1,960,058 for the comparable period last year due to increased shipments of prototype propulsion motors and controllers.

 

Gross profit margins for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 increased to 32 percent compared to 21 percent for comparable period last year primarily due to increased gross profit margin on both contract services and product sales. Gross profit margin on contract services increased to 32 percent for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 compared to 15 percent for the comparable period last year due to improved pricing and lower project material content on certain engineering contracts in process during the current nine month period. Gross profit margin on product sales for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 rose to 32 percent compared to a 24 percent for the comparable period last year. The improvement is primarily due to lower material costs associated with tooling and equipment investments and improved overhead absorption during the current nine month period.

 

Research and development expenditures for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 increased to $452,656 compared to $407,535 for the same period last year. The increase is primarily due to increased levels of internally funded programs.

 

Production engineering costs were $2,092,137 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 versus $1,340,486 for the comparable nine month period last year. The increase is attributable to higher sample costs and the addition of engineering resources to our production engineering group.

 

Selling, general and administrative expense for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 was $2,668,682 compared to $3,084,690 for the same period last year. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower levels of legal expenses versus the comparable period last fiscal year.

 

Interest income decreased to $44,182 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 versus $171,541 for the comparable period last year. The decrease is attributable to lower yields and lower levels of invested cash balances.

 

Interest expense decreased to $15,697 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 compared to $25,855 for the comparable period last year. The decrease is due to lower average mortgage borrowings outstanding throughout the current quarter.

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our cash balances and liquidity throughout the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 were adequate to meet operating needs. At December 31, 2009, we had working capital (the excess of current assets over current liabilities) of $29,027,688 compared to $6,640,877 at March 31, 2009.

 

For the nine month period ended December 31, 2009, net cash used in operating activities was $1,204,494 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $2,157,384 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2008. The decrease in cash used for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 is primarily attributable to lower operating losses, lower levels of accounts receivable, higher levels of accounts payable and lower levels of non-cash equity based compensation.

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 was $17,647,988 compared to cash provided of $2,414,454 for the comparable quarter last year. The change is attributable to higher levels of short-term investment purchases and increased levels on property and equipment purchases and prepayments during the current nine month period versus the comparable period last fiscal year.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $32,385,287 for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 versus cash used in financing activities of $201,609 for the same period last fiscal year. The change is primarily attributable to the issuance of common stock in a public offering and the issuance of common stock upon the exercise of stock options and warrants during the nine month period this year.

 

We expect to invest over the next several quarters an additional $6 million for facility upgrades, tooling and manufacturing equipment to launch a high volume production cell for the electric propulsion system being supplied under the CODA Supply Agreement. Similarly, following the launch of deliveries under the CODA Supply Agreement we expect to devote substantial financial resources to meet the working capital requirements associated with these production activities, potentially as much as $20 million. Existing cash resources and funding available under the DOE program are expected to be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next eighteen months.

 

We expect to fund our operations over the next year from existing cash and short-term investment balances, funding available under the DOE stimulus award and from available bank financing, if any. As the markets for electrified vehicles continue to emerge and expand into additional vehicle platforms over the next several years, we expect to experience potentially rapid growth in our revenue coincident with the introduction of electric products for our customers. Should these expectations be realized, our existing cash and short-term investments may not be adequate to fund our anticipated growth and, as a result, we may need to raise additional capital to fund the higher than currently anticipated growth in our business. We can, however, not provide any assurance that our existing financial resources and funding available under the DOE stimulus award will be sufficient to execute our business plan beyond the next eighteen months. In the event bank financing or equity or debt capital to fund our expected growth is not available on terms acceptable to us, we will modify our strategy to align our operations with then available financial resources.

 

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following table presents information about our contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2009:

 

 
 

                              Payments due by Period                           

 

 

              

       Total  

 

 Less Than

    1 Year  

 

 

2 - 3 Years

 

 

4 - 5 Years

More than 

  5 Years   

Purchase obligations

1,372,061 

1,372,061 

-       

-         

-          

Executive employment agreements (1)

1,141,490 

   423,874 

680,160 

     -         

37,456    

Total

2,513,551 

1,795,935 

680,160 

     -         

37,456    

(1)

Includes severance pay obligations under executive employment agreements, but not annual cash compensation under the agreements.

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the dollar values reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, allowance for doubtful accounts receivables, costs to complete contracts, the recoverability of inventories, fair value of financial and long-lived assets, and provisional rates under cost reimbursement government contracts. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Our trade accounts receivable are subject to credit risks associated with the financial condition of our customers and their liquidity. We evaluate all customers periodically to assess their financial condition and liquidity and set appropriate credit limits based on this analysis. As a result, the collectibility of accounts receivable may change due to changing general economic conditions and factors associated with each customer's particular business. Because many of our customers are large well-established companies with excellent credit worthiness, we have not established a reserve at December 31, 2009 and March 31, 2009 for potentially uncollectible trade accounts receivable. In light of current economic conditions we may need to establish an allowance for bad debts in the future. It is also reasonably possible that future events or changes in circumstances could cause the realizable value of our trade accounts receivable to decline materially, resulting in material losses.

 

Inventories

 

We maintain raw material inventories of electronic components, motor parts and other materials to meet our expected manufacturing needs for proprietary products and for products manufactured to the design specifications of our customers. Some of these components may become obsolete or impaired due to bulk purchases in excess of customer requirements. Accordingly, we periodically assess our raw material inventory for potential impairment of value based on then available information, expectations and estimates and establish impairment reserves for estimated declines in the realizable value of our inventories. The actual realizable value of our inventories may differ materially from these estimates based on future occurrences. It is reasonably possible that future events or changes in circumstances could cause the realizable value of our inventories to decline materially, resulting in additional material impairment losses.

 

 

Percentage of Completion Revenue Recognition on Long-term Contracts: Costs and Estimated Earnings in Excess of Billings on Uncompleted Contracts

 

We recognize revenue on development projects funded by our customers using the percentage-of-completion method. Under this method, contract services revenue is based on the percentage that costs incurred to date bear to management's best estimate of the total costs to be incurred to complete the project. Many of these contracts involve the application of our technology to customers' products and other applications with demanding specifications. Management's best estimates have sometimes been adversely impacted by unexpected technical challenges requiring additional analysis and redesign, failure of electronic components to operate in accordance with manufacturers published performance specifications, unexpected prototype failures requiring the purchase of additional parts and a variety of other factors that may cause unforeseen delays and additional costs. It is reasonably possible that total costs to be incurred on any of the projects in process at December 31, 2009 could be materially different from management's estimates, and any modification of management's estimate of total project costs to be incurred could result in material changes in the profitability of affected projects or result in material losses on any affected projects.

 

Fair Value Measurements and Asset Impairment

 

Some of our assets and liabilities may be subject to analysis as to whether the asset or liability should be marked to fair value and some assets may be evaluated for potential impairment in value. Fair value estimates and judgments may be required by management for those assets that do not have quoted prices in active markets. These estimates and judgments may include fair value determinations based upon the extrapolation of quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active or inactive markets, for observable items other than the asset or liability itself, for observable items by correlation or other statistical analysis, or from our assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in valuing an asset or liability when no observable market data is available. Similarly, management evaluates both tangible and intangible assets for potential impairments in value. In conducting this evaluation, management may rely on a number of factors to value anticipated future cash flows including operating results, business plans and present value techniques. Rates used to value and discount cash flows may include assumptions about interest rates and the cost of capital at a point in time. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and management's judgment in applying them to the analysis of asset impairment. Changes in any of the foregoing estimates and assumptions or a change in market conditions could result in a material change in the value of an asset or liability resulting in a material adverse change in our operating results.

 

Provisional Rates under Cost Reimbursement Government Contracts

 

On certain cost reimbursement contracts with the U.S. government we enter into provisional rate agreements. Provisional rates under these agreements represent estimates of our direct labor, overhead and general and administrative expense that will be allowable during the relevant contract period to cost reimbursement contracts with the government. These estimates could be materially different than the actual costs incurred during the measurement period. Differences in actual incurred costs from estimated costs could result in material changes in the profitability of affected contracts or result in material losses on any affected projects.

 

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company's management believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows upon adoption.

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as foreign currency exchange and interest rates. We do not use financial instruments to any degree to manage these risks and do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. All of our product sales, and related receivables are payable in U.S. dollars. We are not subject to interest rate risk on our debt obligations.

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

As of December 31, 2009, we performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2009.

 

 

 

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

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ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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Litigation

 

In November 2007, we filed an arbitration claim with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") against Phoenix MC, Inc., as successor by merger to Phoenix Motorcars, Inc. ("Phoenix") seeking damages for Phoenix's breach of the Purchase and Supply Agreement between Phoenix and UQM Technologies, Inc. dated January 12, 2007. The matter was heard by an AAA arbitration panel (the "Panel") in December 2008. On February 24, 2009, the AAA notified us of the Panel's findings that Phoenix had materially breached the Agreement and awarded monetary damages to us in the amount of $5,309,649. In addition, the Panel awarded us post-award interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the unpaid amount of the award subsequent to February 6, 2009. On April 27, 2009, Phoenix filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. As a result of the bankruptcy filing, efforts to collect on the arbitration award are stayed. Recovery against Phoenix will be possible only to the extent provided in Phoenix's bankruptcy plan with respect to unsecured creditors. Any recovery under the plan is not expected to be significant.

 

We are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, and based on current available information, the ultimate disposition of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flow, although adverse developments in these matters could have a material impact on a future reporting period.

 

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

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Risk Factors

 

Our business is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control.

 

We have incurred significant losses and may continue to do so.

 

We have incurred significant net losses as shown in the following tables:

   
 

                           Fiscal Year Ended March 31,                         

 

      2009      

      2008     

     2007      

       

Net loss

$   4,402,019 

$   4,586,105 

$   3,431,357 

 

We have had accumulated deficits as follows:

 

December 31, 2009

  $ 72,534,861 

   

March 31, 2009

$ 69,425,239 

   

March 31, 2008

$ 65,023,220 

 

In the future, we plan to make additional investments in product development, facilities and equipment and other costs related to the commercialization of our products. As a result, we expect to continue to incur net losses at least through March 31, 2010 and potentially beyond.

 

 

Our operating losses, anticipated capital expenditures and working capital requirements exceed our current cash balances.

 

Our net loss for the quarter and nine month period ended December 31, 2009 was $1,984,469 and $3,109,622 versus a net loss for the comparable quarter and nine month period last fiscal year of $764,101 and $3,301,927. At December 31, 2009, our cash and short-term investments totaled $28,595,118. Our net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 was $4,402,019 versus a net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 of $4,586,105. We expect our losses to continue through at least March 31, 2010 and potentially beyond. Our existing cash resources, together with funding expected from our ARRA grant should be sufficient to complete our business plan for at least the next eighteen months. Should those resources be insufficient, we may need to secure additional debt or equity funding, which may not be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

If we do not satisfy the terms of our U.S. Department of Energy grant, we may not receive all or any portion of the $45.1 million grant we were awarded.

 

On January 13, 2010, we finalized a $45.1 million award under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative with the U.S. Department of Energy. This Award is subject to terms and conditions specified in the agreement between us and the DOE. We are required to make a cash investment on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis to receive funds under this Award. If we are unable to match the total amount of the $45.1 million award with funding from non-Federal sources, we will be unable to take advantage of the entire Award, and could become ineligible for continued participation in the program. The payment of the incurred costs under the award has been limited to $8.1 million through May 13, 2010 until various conditions are satisfied. These conditions include 1) DOE's review and approval of our accounting system; and 2) mutual agreement of an updated total estimated cost of the project. In the event either condition is not satisfied by May 13, 2010 the grant may be terminated. In addition, we are required within one year after the effective date of the award to provide DOE with an additional updated total estimated cost of the project along with firm commitments for our 50 percent share of the total estimated cost of the project. If all such funds have not been secured, we must submit by such a date, a funding plan to obtain the remainder of such funds that is acceptable to the DOE. In the event we do not satisfy the foregoing contingencies, the award may be terminated. In addition, the award may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the government. Although we expect to satisfy the contingencies contained in the award, we can not assure you that the contingencies will be satisfied and the contract will not be terminated prior to receiving all of the proceeds.

 

CODA's manufacturing partner may not purchase from us all or any portion of the 20,000 systems provided for under its supply agreement.

 

We have executed a supply agreement with CODA that provides a framework for CODA's manufacturing partner to purchase from us 20,000 electric propulsion systems for use in automobiles to be manufactured by CODA during the initial two-year term of the agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, CODA's manufacturing partner, HaFei, will issue blanket purchase orders covering their annual purchase requirements and specifying the timing of delivery for such units, with the nearest 60-day delivery schedule considered to be "firm" and noncancellable. HaFei has not yet issued any purchase orders under the CODA supply agreement. If HaFei does not purchase at least 15,000 units under the CODA supply agreement, CODA may be required to make specific payments to us. For example, if CODA is unsuccessful in the development of its electric automobile, HaFei would not be obligated to purchase electric propulsion systems from us, but CODA would then be obligated to make the payments specified in the contract to us. While these specific payments would cover much of our costs in preparing to supply electric propulsion systems to CODA, the payments are substantially less than the amount we would receive for sales of systems under the supply agreement. In addition, CODA may not have adequate funds to make any such payments to us or may otherwise contest its obligation to pay, and as a result it is possible that we may never receive any such funds. CODA may also terminate the supply agreement for any number of reasons.

 

We may experience challenges in launching production of electric propulsion systems on the scale envisioned under the CODA supply agreement.

 

We have not to date produced electric propulsion systems on the scale we intend to manufacture to fulfill our obligations under the CODA supply agreement, although we have several years of experience manufacturing motors and electronics that are smaller and operate at lower power levels. We will also need to expand our facilities, hire additional personnel, as well as acquire new equipment and tooling to launch production for CODA, which will require significant time and expense. We may not sell a sufficient number of systems to CODA or other customers to cover these expenses.

 

Our revenue is highly concentrated among a small number of customers.

 

A large percentage of our revenue is typically derived from a small number of customers, and we expect this trend to continue and intensify as we begin production under the CODA supply agreement. CODA may become the source of a substantial portion of our revenue in at least the near-term. The magnitude of this revenue is dependent on CODA's ability to introduce and sell its passenger vehicle in commercial volumes.

 

Our customer arrangements generally are non-exclusive, have no long-term volume commitments and are often done on a purchase order basis. We cannot be certain that customers that have accounted for significant revenue in past periods will continue to purchase our products. Accordingly, our revenue and results of operations may vary substantially from period to period. We are also subject to credit risk associated with the concentration of our accounts receivable from our customers. If one or more of our significant customers were to cease doing business with us, significantly reduce or delay its purchases from us or fail to pay us on a timely basis, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

Our business relies on third parties, whose success we cannot predict.

 

As a manufacturer of motors, generators, and other component parts, our business model depends on the ability of third parties in our industry to develop, produce and market products that include or are compatible with our technology and then to sell these products into the marketplace. Our ability to generate revenue depends significantly on the commercial success of our customers and partners. Failure of these third parties to achieve significant sales of products incorporating our products and fluctuations in the timing and volume of such sales could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our electric propulsion systems use rare earth minerals, and unavailability or limited supply of these minerals could prevent us from manufacturing our products in production quantities or increase our costs.

 

Neodymium, a rare earth mineral, is a key ingredient used in the production of magnets that are a component of our electric propulsion systems. Neodymium is currently sourced primarily from China, and China recently indicated its intent to retain more of this mineral for the use of Chinese companies, rather than exporting it. To the extent that we buy magnets as a finished product from a Chinese supplier, these potential limitations on neodymium ore may not impact us. Although neodymium iron boron magnets are available from other sources, these alternative sources are currently more costly. Reduced availability of neodymium from China could adversely affect our ability to obtain magnets in sufficient quantities to meet our production plans. In the event that China's actions cause us to seek alternate sources of supply for magnets, it could cause an increase in our production costs thereby reducing our profit margin on electric propulsion systems if we are unable to pass the increase in our production costs on to our customers.

 

A prolonged downturn in global economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business.

 

Our business and results of operations are affected by international, national and regional economic conditions. Financial markets in the United States, Europe and Asia have experienced extreme disruption over the last year, including, among other things, extreme volatility in security prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, ratings downgrades of certain investments and declining values of others. The global economy has entered a recession. We are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the current disruptions in financial markets, credit availability, and adverse economic conditions throughout the world. These economic developments affect businesses such as ours and those of our customers and suppliers in a number of ways that could result in unfavorable consequences to us. Current economic conditions or declining economic conditions in the United States and elsewhere, including in the automobile industry, may cause our current or potential customers to delay or reduce purchases which could, in turn, result in reductions in sales of our products, materially and adversely affecting our results of operations and cash flows. Volatility and disruption of global financial markets could limit our customers' ability to obtain adequate financing to maintain operations and proceed with planned or new capital spending initiatives, leading to a reduction in sales volume that could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flow. In addition, a decline in our customers' ability to pay as a result of the economic downturn may lead to increased difficulties in the collection of our accounts receivable, higher levels of reserves for doubtful accounts and write-offs of accounts receivable, and higher operating costs as a percentage of revenues.

 

Some of our contracts can be cancelled with little or no notice and could restrict our ability to commercialize our technology.

 

Our contracts with government agencies are subject to the risk of termination at the convenience of the contracting agency and in some cases grant "march-in" rights to the government. March-in rights are the right of the United States government or the applicable government agency, under limited circumstances, to exercise a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable worldwide license to any technology developed under contracts funded by the government to facilitate commercialization of technology developed with government funding. March-in rights can be exercised if we fail to commercialize the developed technology. The exercise of march-in rights by the government or an agency of the government could restrict our ability to commercialize our technology.

 

Some of our orders for the future delivery of products are placed under blanket purchase orders which may be cancelled by our customers at any time. The amount payable to us, if any, upon cancellation by the customer varies by customer. Accordingly, we may not recognize as revenue all or any portion of the amount of outstanding order backlog we have reported.

 

We face intense competition and may be unable to compete successfully.

 

In developing electric motors for use in vehicles and other applications, we face competition from very large domestic and international companies, including the world's largest automobile manufacturers. Many of our competitors have far greater resources to apply to research and development efforts than we have, and they may independently develop motors that are technologically more advanced than ours. These competitors also have much greater experience in and resources for marketing their products. For these reasons, potential customers may choose to purchase electric motors from our competitors rather than from us. In addition, the U.S. government has awarded substantial financial grants under the stimulus bill to several large companies who compete with us. To the extent that some of these competitors received awards under the stimulus bill in amounts greater than we have, could adversely impact our ability to compete.

 

Our business depends, in part, on the expansion of the market for hybrid electric vehicles and the future introduction and growth of a market for all-electric vehicles.

 

Although our electric propulsion systems may be used in a wide variety of products, the market for electric and hybrid vehicles is fairly new. At the present time, batteries used to power electric motors have limited life and require several hours to charge, and charging stations for electric motors are not widely available. Electric and hybrid vehicles also tend to be priced higher than comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. As a result, consumers may experience concerns about driving range limitations, battery charging time and higher purchase costs of electric or hybrid automobiles. If consumer preferences shift to vehicles powered by other alternative methods, or if concerns about the availability of charging stations cannot be overcome, the market for all-electric cars and therefore our electric propulsion systems may be limited. In addition, our electric propulsion systems are incorporated in buses used for mass transit in several U.S. cities. If passenger traffic in these mass transit systems declines, demand for our products may also decrease.

 

The popularity of alternative fuel based vehicles and "green energy" initiatives is highly dependent on macro-economic conditions, including oil prices and the overall health of the economy. When oil prices fall, interest in and resources allocated to the development of advanced technology vehicles and propulsion systems may diminish. The recent downturn in the world economy also has severely impacted the automotive industry, slowing the demand for vehicles generally and reducing consumers' willingness to pay more for environmentally friendly technology.

 

If our products do not achieve market acceptance, our business may not grow.

 

Although we believe our proprietary systems are suited for a wide-range of vehicle electrification applications, our business and financial plan relies heavily on the introduction of new products that have limited testing in the marketplace. We are currently making substantial investments in human resources, manufacturing facilities and equipment, production and application engineering, among other things, to ramp up our production capacity in order to capitalize on the anticipated expansion in demand for electric propulsion systems and generators in the automobile and light truck markets. Our sales of electric propulsion systems and generators in the automobile and light truck markets to date have consisted of limited quantities of evaluation and field test units. We are not certain that our existing products will achieve broad market acceptance, or that we will be able to develop new products or product enhancements that will achieve broad market acceptance.

 

Changes in environmental policies could hurt the market for our products.

 

The market for electric and other alternative fuel vehicles and equipment and the demand for our products are influenced, to a degree, by federal, state and local regulations relating to air quality, greenhouse gases and pollutants. These laws and regulations may change, which could result in transportation or equipment manufacturers abandoning or delaying their interest in electric or hybrid electric vehicles or equipment. In addition, a failure by authorities to enforce current laws and regulations or to adopt additional environmental laws or regulations could limit the demand for our products.

 

Although many governments have identified as a significant priority the development of alternative energy sources, governments may change their priorities, and any change they make could materially affect our revenue or the development of our products.

 

If we are unable to protect our patents and other proprietary technology, we will be unable to prevent third parties from using our technology, which would impair our competitiveness and ability to commercialize our products. In addition, the cost of enforcing our proprietary rights may be expensive and result in increased losses.

 

Our ability to compete effectively against other companies in our industry will depend, in part, on our ability to protect our proprietary technology. Although we have attempted to safeguard and maintain our proprietary rights, we do not know whether we have been or will be successful in doing so. We have historically pursued patent protection in the United States and a limited number of foreign countries where we believe significant markets for our products exist or where potentially significant competitors have operations. It is possible that a substantial market could develop in a country where we have not received patent protection and under such circumstances our proprietary products would not be afforded legal protection in these markets. Further, our competitors may independently develop or patent technologies that are substantially equivalent or superior to ours. We cannot assure that additional patents will be issued to us or, if they are issued, as to the scope of their protection. Patents granted may not provide meaningful protection from competitors. Even if a competitor's products were to infringe patents owned by us, it would be costly for us to pursue our rights in an enforcement action, it would divert funds and resources which otherwise could be used in our operations and we may not be successful in enforcing our intellectual property rights. In addition, effective patent, trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country where we may operate or sell our products in the future. If third parties assert technology infringement claims against us, the defense of the claims could involve significant legal costs and require our management to divert time and attention from our business operations. If we are unsuccessful in defending any claims of infringement, we may be forced to obtain licenses or to pay royalties to continue to use our technology. We may not be able to obtain any necessary licenses on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we fail to obtain necessary licenses or other rights, or if these licenses are costly, our results of operations may suffer either from reductions in revenues through our inability to serve customers or from increases in costs to license third-party technologies.

 

Use of our motors in vehicles could subject us to product liability claims or product recalls, and product liability insurance claims could cause an increase in our insurance rates or could exceed our insurance limits, which could impair our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.

 

The automotive industry experiences significant product liability claims. As a supplier of electric propulsion systems or other products to vehicle OEMs, we face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that our products, or the equipment into which our products are incorporated, malfunction and result in personal injury or death. We may be named in product liability claims even if there is no evidence that our systems or components caused an accident. Product liability claims could result in significant losses as a result of expenses incurred in defending claims or the award of damages. The sale of systems and components for the transportation industry entails a high risk of these claims, which may increase as our production and sales increase. In addition, we may be required to participate in recalls involving these systems if any of our systems prove to be defective, or we may voluntarily initiate a recall or make payments related to such claims as a result of various industry or business practices or the need to maintain good customer relationships.

 

We carry product liability insurance of $10 million covering most of our products. If we were to experience a large insured loss, it might exceed our coverage limits, or our insurance carriers could decline to further cover us or raise our insurance rates to unacceptable levels, any of which could impair our financial position and results of operations. Any product liability claim brought against us also could have a material adverse effect on our reputation.

 

We may be subject to warranty claims, and our provision for warranty costs may not be sufficient.

 

We may be subject to warranty claims for defects or alleged defects in our products, and the risk of such claims arising will increase as our production and sales increase. In addition, in response to consumer demand, vehicle manufacturers have been providing, and may continue to provide, increasingly longer warranty periods for their products. As a consequence, these manufacturers may require their suppliers, such as us, to provide correspondingly longer product warranties. As a result, we could incur substantially greater warranty claims in the future.

 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

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Exhibits

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Reports on Form 8-K

Report regarding completion of a public offering by the Company filed October 28, 2009

Report regarding the Company's purchase of a new facility filed December 15, 2009

 

 

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.

 
   

UQM Technologies, Inc.

   

Registrant

Date:  February 2, 2010

   
 

   /s/  Donald A. French

   

 Donald A. French

   

 Treasurer

   

(Principal Financial and

   

 Accounting Officer)