Note E – Land, Property and Equipment
Land, Property and Equipment at March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 consist of the following:
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June 30, 2015
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Additions
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March 31, 2016
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Office furniture and equipment
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$
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51,300
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$
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-
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$
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51,300
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Water disposal facility
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2,219,200
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1,600
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2,220,800
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Production equipment
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514,400
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-
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514,400
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2,784,900
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1,600
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2,786,500
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Less accumulation depreciation
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(491,900)
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(137,700)
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(629,600)
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Land and permit costs
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1,645,600
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-
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-
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Net book value
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$
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3,938,600
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$
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(136,100)
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$
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2,156,900
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Note F – Earnings Per Share
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share of common stock was computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding.
Diluted earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Dilutive securities are any options, warrants, convertible debt, and preferred stock that are freely exercisable into common stock at less than the prevailing market price. Dilutive securities are not included in the weighted average number of shares when inclusion would increase the earnings per share or decrease the loss per share. For the nine months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no dilutive securities included in the loss per share calculation as the effect would be antidilutive. Considering all holders’ rights, total common stock equivalents issuable under these potentially dilutive securities are approximately 1,200,000 and 1,203,200 at March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
Note G – Equity
The Company did not issue any shares of Common Stock during the nine months ended March 31, 2016.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recognized the value of stock-based compensation in the amount of $27,800.
The Company has authorized 25,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of which 5,000,000 shares have been allocated to Series A, 500,000 have been allocated to Series B, 400,000 have been allocated to Series C Junior Participating, 500,000 have been allocated to Series D, and 750,000 have been allocated to Series E. At March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015, no Preferred Stock of any series was issued or outstanding.
Note H - Contingent Payments
Contingent payments
at March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 are as follows:
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March 31,
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June 30,
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2016
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2015
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Contingent land payment
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$
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668,000
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$
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653,900
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Less: current portion
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(25,000)
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(50,000)
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Contingent payments, long-term
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$
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643,000
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$
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603,900
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Contingent land payment
of $668,000 at March 31, 2016 represents the net present value of $800,000 of estimated contingent land payments due under an agreement whereby Alanco Energy Services, Inc. (“AES”) acquired 160 acres of land known as Indian Mesa. The maximum total of $800,000 of contingent land payments is based upon 10% of quarterly revenues in excess of operating expenses up to $200,000 per quarter for activity at both the Deer Creek and Indian Mesa locations. The payments were projected considering current operating plans as approved by the Alanco Board of Directors, with the payments discounted at a rate of 3% per annum. Accretion expense is being imputed at 3% per annum, increasing the fair value of the contingent land payment during the nine months ended March 31, 2016 by $14,100. During the nine months ended March 31, 2016, no contingent land payment was earned or payable under the contingency formula. Subsequent to June 30, 2015, the Company reduced the current portion of the contingent land payment to $25,000 to reflect its short-term estimate of the obligation. The contingent land payment is an obligation of the Company which will not be transferred to the buyer of the Indian Mesa land and associated permits discussed in Note D – Assets Held for Sale. The Company will maintain the liability for contingent payments resulting from future revenues on the Indian Mesa land resulting from the buyer’s operations.
Note I – Asset Retirement Obligation
The Company has recognized estimated asset retirement obligations (closure cost) of $429,700 at March 31, 2016 to remove leasehold improvements, remediate any pollution issues and return the Deer Creek water disposal property to its natural state at the conclusion of the Company’s lease. The closure process is a requirement of both the Deer Creek lease and the State of Colorado, a permitting authority for such facilities. The closure cost estimate, in current dollars, was completed by an approved independent consultant experienced in estimating closure costs for water disposal operations and the estimated amount was approved by the State of Colorado. A present value discount has not been taken as the estimated closure costs, excluding regulatory changes and inflation adjustments, are anticipated to remain fairly consistent over the operational life of the facility.
The Company reviews the asset retirement obligation quarterly and performs a formal annual assessment of its estimates to determine if an adjustment to the value of the asset retirement obligation is required.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
The laws of the State of Colorado require companies to meet environmental and asset retirement obligations by selecting an approved payment method. The Company has elected to meet its obligation by making quarterly payments of approximately $4,700 into a trust that, over the expected lease period, will build liquid assets to meet the asset retirement obligation. During the nine months ended March 31, 2016, the Company made the required quarterly payments. The balances in the trust account for the asset retirement obligation as of March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 were $81,500 and $67,400, respectively.
Note J – Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is a defendant and counterclaimant in litigation involving its former subsidiary, TSI Dissolution Corp. (formerly known as Alanco/TSI Prism Inc. (“TSI”)) and the purchaser of TSI’s assets, Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. (“Black Creek”). Black Creek filed a complaint in the Maricopa County Superior Court against TSI and the Company, being Civil Case NO. CV2011-014175, claiming various offsets from the purchase price, primarily concerning inventory adjustments, and TSI counterclaimed for monies due from Black Creek under the purchase agreement. Following a trial during fiscal 2014, the court awarded a net judgment in favor of Black Creek in the amount of $16,800, plus attorney’s fees and accrued interest, resulting in a total judgment in the amount of $128,300 for which the Company recorded an accrued liability at June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company posted a bond with the court in conjunction with the Company’s appeal of the judgment. In May 2015, the State of Arizona Division One Court of Appeals vacated the trial court’s damages award and remanded to the trial court to direct the parties to follow dispute guidelines defined in the asset purchase agreement. In addition, the appellate court’s decision vacated the trial court’s attorney’s fee award and stated that TSI is entitled to an award of fees on appeal. As a result, at June 30, 2015, the Company reversed the accrual of $128,300 for the prior judgment. The Company is currently following the court’s direction and working under the dispute guidelines defined in the asset purchase agreement. The Company believes that the lower court’s judgment failed to address, among other matters, inventory reserves established for the specific items of inventory which were the subject of Black Creek’s concerns, which if properly addressed would result in a net judgment in favor of the Company, with an attendant award of attorney’s fees in favor of the Company. Therefore, no accrual for the loss contingency was deemed necessary at March 31, 2016.
The Company may from time to time be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2016, there was no other such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.
Note K – Related Party Transactions
Effective as of February 25, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed, elected and confirmed Joshua Silverman to serve as a Director on the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Silverman will have all the duties, privileges and responsibilities inherent therein and will receive the same compensation as current board members. Mr. Silverman, as reported on Schedule 13D filed on May 7, 2014, is a joint filer sharing ownership and voting rights with Iroquois Capital Management, LLC, Iroquois Master Fund Ltd., and Mr. Richard Abbe of 474,398 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock.
At March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 the Company had a note due from American Citizenship Center, LLC (“ACC”), a related party, with balances, net of reserve, of $245,400 and $322,800, respectively. Refer to Note C – Note Receivable for further discussion. During the nine months ended March 31, 2016 the Company billed ACC a total of approximately $22,100 which includes approximately $21,600 for interest on the note and $500 of legal fees associated with the last amendment to the note. At March 31, 2016, the Company had unpaid other receivables from ACC in the amount of $5,100, representing two months of interest and legal fees. All amounts due have been subsequently received.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (continued)
Note L – Liquidity and Going Concern
During the nine months ended March 31, 2016, the Company reported a net loss of ($1,070,100) and for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, the Company reported a net loss of ($900,600). Historically, the Company had relied on the liquidation of its investment in Marketable Securities to fund working capital needs. The Company sold all remaining marketable securities during fiscal 2015. These factors raise doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the next year. Management cannot assure that it will achieve projections. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition and ability to continue operations may be materially adversely affected. Management has historically been successful in obtaining financing and has demonstrated the ability to implement a number of cost-cutting initiatives to reduce working capital needs. The Company has implemented a plan to divest of its 160 acre owned and undeveloped land and associated permits located in Whitewater, Colorado and known as Indian Mesa. Refer to Note D - Assets Held for Sale for further discussion. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue to operate and do not include any adjustment that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. As a result, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph in their audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 discussing the substantial doubt of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
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Item 2 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for historical information, the statements contained herein are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
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Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” ”should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. From time to time, the Company may publish or otherwise make available forward-looking statements of this nature. All such forward-looking statements are based on the expectations of management when made and are subject to, and are qualified by, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following factors, among others, that could affect the outcome of the Company's forward-looking statements: general economic and market conditions; the inability to profitably run current operations sufficient to cover overhead; the inability to attract, hire and retain key personnel; the difficulty of integrating an acquired business; unforeseen litigation; unfavorable result of potential litigation; the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity in order to support operations; the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with current and future suppliers; federal and/or state regulatory and legislative action; the ability to implement or adjust to new technologies and the ability to secure and maintain key contracts and relationships. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to accurately predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current Status of Deer Creek facility
The Deer Creek produced water disposal facility, located near Grand Junction, CO, became operational in August 2012 with annual evaporative capacity of approximately 300,000 barrels without using enhanced evaporation methods, providing some Piceance Basin producers with significant transportation cost savings compared to alternative water disposal sites. In November 2014, the facility received approval from the Mesa County Board of Commissioners allowing 24 hours a day, seven days per week operations for two years with an administrative review conducted by the Planning Division after one year. During fiscal year 2015, the facility experienced anaerobic bacterial conditions in its evaporation ponds and as a result, restricted water intake during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and first quarter of fiscal 2016 while it was treating the ponds. The pond conditions have significantly improved and the Company is currently following a bioremediation maintenance program to maintain pond health. As a result, the Company has ended its restriction on water deliveries and anticipates increased water revenues as deliveries resume into the spring months with improved weather conditions. Water deliveries may be negatively impacted by the decreases in the market prices of oil and gas which could affect drilling activities in the region, the restriction on drilling during winter months which negatively impacts water deliveries, and alternative uses of produced water, such as for fracking fluid that some current and potential customers are utilizing.
Current Status of Indian Mesa facility
The permitting process for the Indian Mesa facility, located approximately 4 miles North West of the Deer Creek site, has been in process for a number of years with an initial County Use Permit issued in 2010 covering, among other things, evaporation ponds and land farming. In December 2013, in response to an AES request to amend its County User Permit (“CUP”), the Mesa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new CUP for AES to construct and operate on its 160 acre Indian Mesa site evaporation ponds and/or landfill for disposal of solid oil and gas (O&G) waste, such as drill cuttings, tank bottoms, sock filters, etc. The approval also allows for solid and produced water disposal of Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) and Technically Enhanced Naturally-Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM). In June 2014 AES received final construction approval from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for twelve produced water disposal ponds, which if developed as planned, would be located on the north 80 acres of the Indian Mesa site.
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The capacity of Indian Mesa is dependent on its type of development. If 80 acres is developed as 12 ponds as discussed above, the annual capacity at Indian Mesa for produced water, not considering enhanced evaporation, would be approximately 1 million barrels. If the remaining 80 acres were developed into landfills, the capacity would be approximately 3 million cubic yards. If the entire 160 acres were developed into landfill, the solid waste capacity would increase to approximately 8 million cubic yards. Complete build-out of its Indian Mesa facility, including both landfill and evaporative ponds, would result in a unique Western Colorado “one stop shop” for all O&G waste products, including NORM and TENORM contaminated waste streams.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Company implemented a plan to divest of the undeveloped Indian Mesa facility, consisting of the land and associated permits. Divestiture plans include the services of an investment banker to represent the Company in the sale of these assets and during the current quarter, the Company executed a letter of intent to sell Indian Mesa. Accordingly, the land and associated permit costs are being presented as “Assets Held for Sale” in the attached balance sheet as of March 31, 2016. The reclassification of the assets to “Assets Held for Sale” does not affect the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as the Indian Mesa land is undeveloped and has no associated operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions concerning the estimated fair value of stock-based compensation, expense recognition, realization of deferred tax assets, accounts and notes receivables, estimated useful lives and carrying value of fixed assets, the recorded values of accruals and contingencies including the estimated fair values of the Company’s asset retirement obligation and the contingent land and purchase price liabilities, and the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The result of these estimates and judgments form the basis for making conclusions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The SEC suggests that all registrants discuss their most “critical accounting policies” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis. A critical accounting policy is one which is both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has identified the critical accounting policies as those accounting policies that affect its more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of its condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company’s Audit Committee has reviewed and approved the critical accounting policies identified. These policies include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, realization of note receivable, estimated useful lives and carrying value of fixed assets, the recorded values of accruals and fair values of liabilities including the Company’s contingent liabilities.
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Revenue Recognition
The Company uses four factors to determine the appropriate timing of revenue recognition. Three of these factors are generally factual considerations that are not subject to material estimates (evidence of an arrangement exists, the service has been performed and the fee is determinable). The fourth factor includes judgment regarding the collectability of the sales price. The Company’s written arrangement with customers establishes payment terms and the Company only enters into arrangements when it has reasonable assurance that it will receive payment from the customer. The assessment of a customer’s credit-worthiness is reliant on management’s judgment on factors such as credit references and market reputation. If any sales are made that become uncollectible, the Company establishes a reserve for the uncollectible amount.
Realization of Note Receivable
The Company has reviewed ACC’s projected revenues, related assumptions and cash flows when evaluating the collectability of the note receivable and determining the need for any reserve. These assumptions are further influenced by current political activities. Based on this evaluation, the Company has recorded a reserve of $50,000 as of March 31, 2016.
Estimated Useful Lives and Carrying Value of Fixed Assets
The Company values fixed assets based on cost and depreciates fixed assets based on estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, generally over a 3 to 20 year period. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or disposal of assets, the cost and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and a gain or loss is recorded in the statement of operations. The Company analyzes the carrying value of fixed assets by reviewing income projections and undiscounted cash flows which include assumptions based on current market conditions for anticipated revenues and expenses. These assumptions are reasonably likely to change in the future based on changing markets, which may have a material effect. Based on the current analysis, the Company has not recorded any impairment on the carrying value of fixed assets.
Recorded Values of Accruals
The Company makes accruals for contingent liabilities based on reasonable estimates for known or anticipated obligations. Estimates may be based on known inputs, experience with similar situations, or anticipated outcomes. Estimates for the Company’s asset retirement obligation and contingent payments are determined at discrete points in time based upon unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that is significant to the fair value of the liability, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions. Estimates for the asset retirement obligation were developed by a consultant knowledgeable about the State of Colorado regulatory requirements and use vendor estimates for the various activities required for the closure of the Deer Creek facility. Estimates for the contingent payments were calculated based on projected income, cash flows and capital expenditures for the Deer Creek and Indian Mesa facilities under current plans.
Fair Values of Assets and Liabilities
The Company estimates fair values for assets and liabilities at certain points in time based on information known at that time using the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and recognizes transfers as they occur. The ASC uses a three level hierarchy: Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets, Level 2 – observable inputs, other than quoted prices included with Level 1, and Level 3 – unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists that are significant to the fair value. The asset retirement obligation and contingent payments discussed above use Level 3 inputs.
Results of Operations
Presented below is management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the periods indicated:
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Three months ended March 31, 2016 versus three months ended March 31, 2015
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Net Revenues
Net revenues reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 were $13,800 compared to $231,200 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, a decrease of $217,400, or 94.0%. Revenues are comprised of produced water delivery fees and sales of reclaimed oil (net of associated taxes). The decrease in revenues for the comparative three month period is reflective of the Company’s slower than anticipated return of water deliveries after the Company restricted water intake while treating the ponds for anaerobic bacterial conditions during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and first quarter of fiscal 2016. In addition, winter like weather conditions during early spring have delayed deliveries which generally improve during the spring months. Water deliveries may be negatively impacted by the decreases in the market prices of oil and gas which drives drilling activities in the region, the restriction on drilling during winter months which negatively impact water deliveries, and alternative uses of produced water, such as for fracking fluid that some current and potential customers are utilizing.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were $114,800 and $211,800, respectively, a decrease of $97,000 or 45.8% when comparing the periods. Cost of revenues consists of direct labor costs, equipment costs (including depreciation), land lease costs, pond maintenance and other operating costs. The decrease is primarily due to lower variable costs resulting from reduced fees tied to water volumes plus lower labor costs, fuel costs, pond maintenance, and equipment rental. Fixed costs such as depreciation, amortization, accretion and lease costs represent approximately 54.0% and 29.4% of the cost of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net revenues in the current quarter resulted in a gross loss for the current quarter as compared to a gross profit for the same quarter of the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 (consisting of corporate expenses, AES selling, general and administrative expense, and stock-based compensation) was $228,100, a decrease of $45,700, or 16.7%, compared to $273,800 reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Corporate expenses for the current quarter was $73,500 and represented an increase of $5,200, or 7.6%, compared to corporate expenses of $68,300 reported for the comparable quarter ended March 31, 2015. The increased costs primarily relate to professional services. AES expense of $154,600 for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared to $191,600 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 reflects a decrease of $37,000 or 19.3% when comparing the two periods and is primarily related to a decrease in management fees for operations of the Deer Creek Water Disposal facility. Stock-based compensation during the current quarter was $0 compared to $13,900 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. Stock-based compensation expense in the prior year related to stock options issued to the Company’s officers and directors during the quarter ended December 31, 2014 which have been fully amortized. No new stock options have been issued.
Operating Loss
Operating loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 was ($329,100), an increase of $74,700, or 29.4%, compared to an Operating Loss of ($254,400) reported for the same quarter of the prior year. The increased operating loss resulted from lower gross profit offset slightly by lower selling, general and administrative expenses in the quarter ended March 31, 2016 when compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as discussed above.
Other Income
Interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 was $7,100, a decrease of $3,300, or 31.7%, when compared to interest income of $10,400 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The decrease in interest income related primarily to a decrease in the average outstanding balance of the ACC note receivable and lower interest income due to decreased cash balances.
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Net Loss
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 amounted to ($322,000), or ($0.06) per share, compared to net loss of ($244,000), or ($0.05) per share, in the comparable quarter of the prior year for reasons previously discussed.
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Nine months ended March 31, 2016 versus nine months ended March 31, 2015
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Net Revenues
Net revenues reported for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 were $185,900 compared to $674,800 for March 31, 2015, a decrease of $488,900, or 72.5%. Revenues are comprised of produced water delivery fees and sales of reclaimed oil (net of associated taxes). The decrease in revenues for the comparative nine month period is reflective of the Company’s slower than anticipated return of water deliveries after the Company restricted water intake while treating the ponds for anaerobic bacterial conditions during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and first quarter of fiscal 2016. In addition, winter like weather conditions during early spring have delayed deliveries which generally improve during the spring months. Water deliveries may be negatively impacted by the decreases in the market prices of oil and gas which drives drilling activities in the region, the restriction on drilling during winter months which negatively impacts water deliveries, and alternative uses of produced water, such as for fracking fluid that some current and potential customers are utilizing.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 were $507,400 as compared to $590,400 for the same nine month period of the prior year, a decrease of $83,000, or 14.1%, when comparing the two periods. Cost of revenues consists of direct labor costs, equipment costs (including depreciation), land lease costs, pond maintenance and other operating costs. The decrease is primarily due to lower variable costs resulting from reduced fees tied to water volumes plus lower labor costs, fuel costs, and equipment rental costs. Pond maintenance costs were $194,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $68,300 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, an increase of $125,700, or 184.0%. The significant increase is reflective of the anaerobic bacterial conditions in its evaporation ponds during fiscal year 2015 and the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Fixed costs such as depreciation, amortization, accretion and lease costs represent approximately 35.7% and 30.7% of the cost of revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in net revenues in the nine months ended March 31, 2016 resulted in a gross loss for the current period as compared to a gross profit for the nine months ended March 31, 2015.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 (consisting of corporate expenses, AES selling, general and administrative expense, and stock-based compensation) was $770,400, a decrease of $49,800, or 6.1%, compared to $820,200 reported for the nine months ended March 31, 2015. Corporate expenses for the nine month period was $274,700 and represented an increase of $99,600, or 56.9%, compared to corporate expenses of $175,100 reported for the comparable nine months ended March 31, 2015. The nine months ended March 31, 2015 included the reversal of a previous accrual totaling $30,000 for board compensation. Without this reversal, there would have been an increase of $69,600, or 33.9% between the two periods. The increase resulted primarily from a $50,000 reserve that was recorded against the Company’s Note Receivable and increased costs related to professional services, offset by decreased payroll and associated employee benefit costs. AES operating expense was $467,900 for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $585,800 for the same nine month period of the prior year, a decrease of $117,900, or 20.1%, which is primarily due to a decrease in management fees for operations of the Deer Creek Water Disposal facility. Stock-based compensation during the nine months ended March 31, 2016 was $27,800, a decrease of $31,500, or 53.1%, compared to $59,300 for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, which included stock grants issued to the Company’s directors.
Operating Loss
Operating Loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 was ($1,091,900), an increase of $356,100, or 48.4%, compared to an Operating Loss of ($735,800) reported for the same period of the prior year. The increased operating loss resulted primarily from lower gross profit offset slightly by lower selling, general and administrative expenses in the nine months ended March 31, 2016 when compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2015 as discussed above.
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Other Income
Interest income for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 was $21,800, a decrease of $11,700, or 34.9%, when compared to interest income of $33,500 for the same period ended March 31, 2015. The decrease in interest income related primarily to a decrease in the average outstanding balance of the ACC note receivable and lower interest income due to decreased cash balances.
The Company did not have any sales of marketable securities during the nine months ended March 31, 2016. During the nine months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded a gain of $103,200 on the sale of 85,000 shares of its ORBCOMM Common Stock at an average selling price of $6.38 per share.
The Company did not have other income during the nine months ended March 31, 2016. The Company had other income during the nine months ended March 31, 2015 of $200.
Net Loss
Net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 amounted to ($1,070,100), or ($0.21) per share, compared to a net loss of ($598,900), or ($0.12) per share, in the comparable period of the prior year for reasons previously discussed.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s current assets at March 31, 2016 exceeded current liabilities by $1,512,400, resulting in a current ratio of 5.4 to 1. At June 30, 2015, current assets exceeded current liabilities by $670,600 reflecting a current ratio of 2.7 to 1. The increase in net current assets at March 31, 2016 versus June 30, 2015 is primarily due to the reclassification of the 160 acre Indian Mesa land and permits to Assets Held for Sale offset by a reduction in cash balances, accounts receivable and prepaid and other current assets.
Cash used in operations for the nine month period ended March 31, 2016 was ($704,000), an increase of $206,600, or 41.5% compared to the ($497,400) reported for the same period of the prior year. The increase in net cash used in operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 was due primarily to an increase in operating loss, a decrease to accounts payable and accrued expenses offset by a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets as compared to the same period of the prior year.
Cash provided by investing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2016 was $20,600, a decrease of $242,600, or 92.2% compared to the $263,200 provided for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to lower proceeds from the sale of marketable securities and repayment of note receivable during the period offset by a decrease in the purchase of land, property and equipment as compared to the prior year.
There was no cash used by financing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2016. Cash used by financing activities for the nine month period ended March 31, 2015 was ($20,800) which represents the repurchase of treasury shares.
Management cannot assure that it will achieve projections. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition and ability to continue operations may be materially adversely affected. Management has historically been successful in obtaining financing and has demonstrated the ability to implement a number of cost-cutting initiatives to reduce working capital needs. The Company has implemented a plan to divest of its 160 acre owned and undeveloped land and associated permits located in Whitewater, Colorado and known as Indian Mesa. Refer to Note D - Assets Held for Sale for further discussion. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue to operate and do not include any adjustment that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. As a result, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph regarding an uncertainty about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in their audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 which is further discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K for that period.
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Item 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable to smaller reporting company.
Item 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2016, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Management has concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods and dates presented.
(b) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal Proceedings
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The Company is a defendant and counterclaimant in litigation involving its former subsidiary, TSI Dissolution Corp. (formerly known as Alanco/TSI Prism Inc. (“TSI”)) and the purchaser of TSI’s assets, Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. (“Black Creek”). Black Creek filed a complaint in the Maricopa County Superior Court against TSI and the Company, being Civil Case NO. CV2011-014175, claiming various offsets from the purchase price, primarily concerning inventory adjustments, and TSI counterclaimed for monies due from Black Creek under the purchase agreement. Following a trial during fiscal 2014, the court awarded a net judgment in favor of Black Creek in the amount of $16,800, plus attorney’s fees and accrued interest, resulting in a total judgment in the amount of $128,300 for which the Company recorded an accrued liability at June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company posted a bond with the court in conjunction with the Company’s appeal of the judgment. In May 2015, the State of Arizona Division One Court of Appeals vacated the trial court’s damages award and remanded to the trial court to direct the parties to follow dispute guidelines defined in the asset purchase agreement. In addition, the appellate court’s decision vacated the trial court’s attorney’s fee award and stated that TSI is entitled to an award of fees on appeal. As a result, at June 30, 2015, the Company reversed the accrual of $128,300 for the prior judgment. The Company is currently following the court’s direction and working under the dispute guidelines defined in the asset purchase agreement. The Company believes that the lower court’s judgment failed to address, among other matters, inventory reserves established for the specific items of inventory which were the subject of Black Creek’s concerns, which if properly addressed would result in a net judgment in favor of the Company, with an attendant award of attorney’s fees in favor of the Company. Therefore, no accrual for the loss contingency was deemed necessary at March 31, 2016.
The Company may from time to time be involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2016, there was no other such litigation pending deemed material by the Company.
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the nine months ended March 31, 2016, no shares of Company stock were sold.
Item 6. EXHIBITS
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
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101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
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101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
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101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
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101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
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101.DEF
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunder duly authorized.
ALANCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Registrant)
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/s/ Danielle Haney
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Danielle Haney
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Chief Financial Officer
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Alanco Technologies, Inc.
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May 13, 2016
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