The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
April 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
Note 1
–
Nature of Operations
Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. was formed on June 20, 2006 and is a Delaware corporation. On August 20, 2008, Solar Energy, Inc., a Florida corporation, was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. to operate acquired solar assets, which includes the World Wide Web domain name www.solarenergy-us.com , and the relationship management of an independent solar equipment dealer network. In March 2010, Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. formed SNRY Power, Inc. During the quarter ended January 31, 2013, the Company closed all of its subsidiaries, which all were dormant, and has undertaken a review of its on-going operating activities in the solar energy markets. The Company has determined to continue its solar energy activities, but has also determined that expansion of its business plan to other areas is warranted due to containing issues in the solar markets
The Company has also pursued plans to acquire the assets of an entertainment consulting firm and a restaurant management company. The company has not yet signed a definitive agreement and the close of the acquisition would be contingent upon the Company raising funds sufficient to pay the purchase price and to support the operations of the company. The Company is intending to restructure its debt and attempt to negotiate settlements on all of its debt holders and seek additional capital. There is no guarantee that we will be able to close the acquisition or the restructuring of the debt.
In this Report, Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. may be individually hereafter referred to as the
“
Company
”
,
“
Solar Energy
”
,
“
we
”
, or
“
us
”
. Solar Energy, Inc., Solar Energy, Inc and Solar Power, Inc. are no longer included in this report as they are now inactive.
Business Description
Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (OTCBB: SNRY), is a diversified provider of solar solutions focused on large-scale projects.
Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (the
“
Company
”
) was formed on June 20, 2006 and is a Delaware Corporation. On August 20, 2008, Solar Energy, Inc., a Florida corporation, was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company to operate acquired solar assets, and the relationship management of an independent solar equipment dealer network. On September 25, 2009, Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. formed a wholly owned subsidiary Solar Park Initiatives, Inc. (SPI), a Nevada corporation, to develop large utility-scale solar projects.
The Company sold its interests in SolarEnergy.com, a domain name and digital property back to its original owner during the 4th quarter of 2010 for cancellation of $400,000 of debt.
In March 2010, Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. formed Solar Power, Inc.
On January 19, 2011 the Company completed a distribution of 21,326,912 shares it held with Solar Park Initiatives, Inc. (SPI) to the Company
’
s shareholders, reducing its current ownership in SPI to approximately 22%.
The Company sold its business assets for Solar EOS, dedicated to the education and continuous improvement of solar energy trade professionals, during the 3rd quarter of 2011 for Note of $165,450 over six years annual payments and payment of debts of the Company for a total value of $200,000.
The Company continues to experience cash flow difficulties that were exacerbated by the economy, the long development cycle of project development and lack of private capital investment. As a result, the Company has reduced portions of its operations
and closed all of its subsidiaries,
although it continues to pursue its business model.
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
April 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
Note 1
–
Nature of Operations (continued)
The Company has also pursued plans to acquire a restaurant holding company. The Company has signed a definitive agreement and the close of the acquisition is contingent upon the Company resolving a continuing issue with the landlord for the restaurant company, which is expected to be completed in June 2013. The Company is intending to restructure its debt and attempt to negotiate settlements on all of its debts and seek additional capital. There is no guarantee that we will be able to close the acquisition or the restructuring of the debt.
We are primarily focusing our sales efforts in regions where electricity prices and government incentives are attractive and have accelerated solar power adoption. The business segments we have identified to pursue can require a significant level of expertise and capital. Currently the Company has been focusing on this working business model to identify ways to improve profit margins, to identify viable projects of significant size, and to determine the impact of lower incentives available in the solar markets as well as a current over-supply of solar panels. If it is determined that the solar markets remain a viable business model, we will identify the necessary expertise to focus on these strategies; however if we are unable to continue to acquire or develop such expertise or capital or to acquire additional operating businesses in the solar filed, we may not be able to fully develop our planned business and ultimately may be required to cease operations in the solar markets. In the meantime, we intend to identify other market segments where we can enter at relatively low cost and which offer more rapid routes to profitable operations. Our current discussions focusing on an acquisition in the entertainment markets is the initial step in the new direction.
Business Focus
Our business has been to market and sell solar power projects, and services. Specifically, we have been engaged in the following:
1)
Supporting and expanding a dealer network that sells solar components and systems to residential and commercial customers, and
2)
Developing commercial projects, as the owner and operator, and selling power to the municipality, building owner or tenant
We have offered solar power products including solar panels, inverters and balance of system which convert sunlight into utility quality electricity, and solar thermal systems which utilizes the sun
’
s radiation to heat water for homes and commercial applications. Installation and maintenance of these solar power products was performed by either the dealer network or third party vendors identified by us. Our initial solar installation sales efforts were focused on supporting our dealer network
’
s sales to residential, commercial customers and the sale of solar systems to owner/operators where the energy generated will be sold to municipal customers.
We have purchased products for our solar sales activities from manufacturers and vendors around the world. We bought products at wholesale prices based on market rates, and have relationships within the distribution and supply trade.
As we evaluate the continuation of the current solar business, we are also exploring new potential markets and development opportunities, through expansion and acquisitions, including the acquisition of a restaurant holding company.
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
April 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
Note 2
–
Going Concern
As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $583,884 for the nine months ended April 30, 2013; and an accumulated deficit of $17,768,990 at April 30, 2013.
These factors, among others, raise doubt about the Company
’
s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments related to recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
In response to these problems, management has taken the following actions:
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The Company is seeking third party debt and/or equity financing;
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The Company is cutting operating costs, and
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As described in Note 6, the Company has been involved in numerous acquisitions with the intent of achieving a level of profitability
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Note 3
–
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and principles of consolidation
-
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Alternative Energy Partners, Inc. (the
“
Company
”
) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The unaudited Condensed Financial Statements for the interim period ended April 30, 2013 include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period. This includes all normal and recurring adjustments, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles (
“
GAAP
”
) for complete financial statements. Financial results for the Company can be seasonal in nature. Operating results for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended July 31, 2013. For further information, refer to the Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company
’
s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2012 filed with the Commission on December 6, 2012.
The Company has adopted a July 31 year end.
Principals of Consolidation
- The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries through the quarter ended October 31, 2012 and all intercompany transactions were eliminated in final consolidation for those periods. For the quarter ended January 31, 2013, the Company had closed its former subsidiaries, which were no longer active and is no longer consolidating their financial results. Therefore, the results of operations and financial statements presented are those solely of the Company for the quarter ended April 30, 2013.
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Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
April 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
Note 3
–
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Financial Instruments
- The Company
’
s financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and notes receivable and payable. These financial instruments are stated at their respective carrying values, which approximate their fair values.
Use of Estimates
- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period may be affected by the estimates and assumptions we are required to make. Estimates that are critical to the accompanying financial statements arise from our belief that we will secure an a d equate amount of cash to continue as a going concern, that our allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate to cover potential losses in our receivable portfolio, that all long-lived assets are recoverable. The markets for our products are characterized by intense competition, rapid technological development, evolving standards, short product life cycles and price competition, all of which could impact the future realization of our assets. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period that they are determined to be necessary. It is at least reasonably possible that our estimates could change in the near term with respect to these matters.
Revenue Recognition
- The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission
’
s (
“
SEC
”
) Staff Accounting Bulletin (
“
SAB
”
) No. 104,
“
Revenue Recognition
”
. The Company generates revenue from the sale of training, photovoltaic panels, photovoltaic roofing systems, solar thermal products, balance of system products, and management system products to our dealer network or other parties. The Company anticipates it will not perform any installations. SAB No. 104 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the seller
’
s price to the buyer is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. Amounts billed or received from customers in advance of performance are recorded as deferred revenue.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
- The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to the estimated uncollectible amounts. There were no accounts receivable balances at April 30, 2013.
Warranty Reserves
- The Company purchases its products for sale from third parties. The manufacturer warrants or guarantees the operating integrity, and performance of photovoltaic solar products at certain levels of conversion efficiency for extended periods, up to 25 years. The manufacturer also warrants or guarantees the functionality of inverters and balance of systems up to 10 years. Therefore, the Company does not recognize warranty expense.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
-
Shipping and handling fees, if billed to customers, are included in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are expensed as incurred. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are classified as cost of sales.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
- Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit, and money market accounts that are readily convertible into cash.
Inventory
- Inventories consist of photovoltaic solar panels, solar thermal panels and components, other component materials for specific customer orders and spare parts, and are valued at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. Management provides a reserve to reduce inventory to its net realizable value. Certain factors could impact the realizable value of inventory, so management continually evaluates the recoverability based on assumptions about customer demand and market conditions.
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
April 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
Note 3
–
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(continued)
The evaluation may take into consideration expected
demand, new product development; the effect new products might have on the sale of existing products, product obsolescence, and other factors. The reserve or write - down is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory reserves or write-downs may be required. If actual market conditions are more favorable, reserves or write-downs may be reversed. As of
April 30
, 2013
and July 31, 2012 inventory was $
0
and $2,692, respectively
,
.
as
the entire
inventory was held by
n
ow closed subsidiaries
Fixed Assets
- Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization of equipment and improvements are provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the related lease terms if shorter, by the straight-line method. Useful lives range as follows: