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1-May-2009
Annual Report
This Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") is designed to assist investors in understanding the nature and the importance of the changes and trends, as well as the risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's operations and financial position. Some sections of this MD&A contain forward-looking statements that, because of their nature, necessarily involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding our capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. The Company's actual and future results could therefore differ materially from those indicated or underlying these forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks discussed below, and, from time to time, in other reports filed by the Company with the SEC. See "Risk Factors" and "Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements".
Although the Company deems the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, the Company cannot provide any guarantee as to the materialization of the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements.
This MD&A on the Company's operating results and cash flows for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2009 and January 31, 2008 as well as its financial position at January 31, 2009, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained in this report.
Company Overview
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, ICP operates in the solar energy industry. ICP manufactures, markets, and sells solar panel based products to the consumer goods, Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEM") and integrated building materials markets through its distribution channels in over 50 countries.
We develop, and market solar power products that provide reliable and environmentally clean electric power throughout the world. Solar power products use interconnected photovoltaic cells to generate electricity from sunlight. Solar power products can provide a cost-competitive, reliable alternative for powering highway call boxes, microwave stations, portable highway road signs, remote street or billboard lights, vacation homes, rural homes in developed and developing countries, water pumps and battery chargers for recreational vehicles and other consumer applications. Furthermore, solar power products can provide on-grid customers with a clean, renewable source of alternative or supplemental electricity.
Our plan of operation for the next twelve months is to engage in our R&D, marketing and sales efforts. We plan to expand our current distribution depth within the markets of North America, Europe and Japan for our consumer goods segment through the marketing of our internal brand Sunsei ®, as well as licensed brand Coleman®.
Our immediate goal is to market our ISUN® solar charger for electronics and our Sunsei Greenmeter® . We can provide no assurances that commercialization of these products will be successfully achieved.
Although there can be no assurances, we plan to deliver on a sustainable growth strategy across each of our main targets. We also intend to increase our addressable markets, further sales and solidify our brand through strategic partnerships with best practice distribution partners worldwide. Strategic partnerships for both distribution channel and technology are expected to be key drivers of our expansion plans.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
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On May 9, 2007, the Company signed a Share Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with ISE LLC ("ISE"). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company sold 85% of the shares of ICP UK (name changed to Epod Solar (Wales) Ltd. ("EPOD") on June 26, 2007) for an aggregate amount of $3,000,000. On May 10, 2007, the Company and ISE signed an Amendment to the Agreement, revising the modalities of payment. These modalities were subsequently changed on April 18, 2008, when the Company and ISE signed a second Amendment to the Agreement ("Second Amendment"), and the remaining 15% interest of the Company in EPOD was transferred to ISE for $10 on July 30, 2008. Based on the Second Amendment, ISE is to pay the Company an amount equivalent to $3,000,000 as follows:
a) $150,000 was paid upon signing of the original Agreement and $350,000 in kind in the form of solar panels;
b) An additional $150,000 upon signing the Second Amendment and $19,827 in kind in the form of solar panels;
c) The outstanding balance of the loan is forgiven by $88,973;
The remaining amount due to ICP Solar Technologies Inc. of $2,241,200 has the following terms:
i) $1,060,600, non-interest bearing, shall be paid in cash on a monthly basis of $40,000 per month commencing on the Second Amendment date until the balance is fully paid. This loan has been discounted to a fair value of $927,162 based on an effective interest rate of 12%. As at January 31, 2009, $78,947 of the discount has been amortized. The loan has been written down to $Nil because no repayments have been made neither in cash or in-kind since May 2008 and collectability was not assured.
ii) The Company shall participate in EPOD's convertible debenture financing round and receive 1,180 units in lieu of the remaining $1,180,000 CDN owing. Each unit consists of a $1,000 face value 12% convertible debenture and 667 warrants.
The 667 warrants are convertible into 667 common shares of EPOD at an exercise price of $3 per share. The warrants expire in one year after EPOD files for an initial public offering on the TSX or TSX Venture Exchange ("IPO").
The convertible debenture will automatically convert into common shares of EPOD at a rate of $1.50 per share, one year after EPOD files an IPO. The Company has the option to convert after EPOD files its IPO but prior to the one year automatic conversion date at a conversion price of the lesser of $1.20 per share and an amount calculated based on a formula. The convertible debenture matures on February 12, 2011.
The investment in the convertible debenture value of $967,600 has been written down to $1.00 due to the uncertainty in the initial public filing referred to above. A fair value has not been allocated to the warrants as it has been determine that their value is nominal. The determination of the fair value of the warrants used insignificant unobservable inputs and therefore would be categorized as a level 2 hierarchy item in note 4.
Both the convertible debenture and the loan receivable have been assigned to the Senior Secured Convertible Debenture holders (note 12).
These consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, were prepared under the assumption that the Company will continue operations as a going concern.
The Company has reported a net loss of $9,285,467, $4,222,738, $2,626,565 and $1,396,672 and negative cash flows from operating activities of $1,991,115, $1,380,799, $3,828,787, and $978,067 for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 respectively. As of January 31, 2009, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $18,125,706, working capital of $589,136 and cash and cash equivalents of $193,517. Until and unless the Company's operations generate significant revenues and cash flow, we will attempt to continue to fund operations from cash on hand and through the sources of capital described below. The Company's long-term liquidity is contingent upon achieving sales and positive cash flows from operating activities, and/or obtaining additional financing. The most likely sources of financing include private placements of the Company's equity or debt securities or bridge loans to the Company from third-party lenders. Subsequent to year end, the Company entered into an agreement to factor its accounts receivable to a financial institution for up to $720,000 (note 22). The Company can give no assurances that any additional capital that it is able to obtain will be sufficient to meet its needs, or on terms favourable to it. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company significantly reduced overhead expenditures, reduced product costs and is continually expanding its customer pipeline. The Company's expected increased margin, reduced expenses and increased sales due to new product releases and pending licensing deals should lead to profitability in fiscal 2010. Despite these initiatives however, the Company still requires capital to sustain its existing operations. The Company may, however, choose to raise additional capital before January 31, 2010 to fund future development activities or to take advantage of other strategic opportunities. This could include the securing of funds through new strategic partnerships and/or the sale of common stock or other securities. There can be no assurance that such capital will be available to the Company on favourable terms, or at all. There are a number of risks and uncertainties related to the Company's attempt to complete a financing or strategic partnering arrangement that are outside its control. The Company may not be able to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to it, or at all. If the Company is unsuccessful at obtaining additional financing as needed, it may be required to significantly curtail or cease operations. The Company will need additional financing thereafter until it achieves profitability, if ever.
Should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern it may be unable to realize the carrying value of its assets and to meet its liabilities as they become due. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty
Unless otherwise indicated, the financial information presented in this MD&A, including tabular amounts, is expressed in US dollars and prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP").
Significant Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies are described below and all significant accounting policies are described in note 3 accompanying the financial statements contained in this Annual Report.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates in these financial statements include the allowance for doubtful accounts, recovery of future income taxes, impairment of long-lived assets, stock-based compensation costs, determination of the fair value of the warrants issued and the resulting impact on the allocation of the proceeds between the shares and warrants. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales at the time of passage of title and risk of loss to the customer either at FOB shipping point or FOB destination, based upon terms established with the customer where persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and where collectability is reasonably assured. The Company's selling price to its customers is a fixed amount that is not subject to refund or adjustment and is not contingent upon additional rebates. There are no further obligations on the part of the Company subsequent to revenue recognition except for product warranty and returns from the Company's customers. The Company does accept returns of products, if properly requested, authorized, and approved by the Company. The Company records an estimate of returns and records the provision for the estimated amount of such future returns, based on historical experience and any notification the Company receives of pending returns.
Product Warranty
The Company's current product warranty includes a ten year, up to a lifetime warranty period for defects in materials, workmanship and power performance. Accruals for product warranties are recorded at the time of shipment of products to customers. The Company accrues a provision for estimated future warranty costs based upon the historical relationship of warranty claims to sales. The Company periodically reviews the adequacy of its products warranties and adjusts, if necessary, the warranty percentage and accrued warranty reserve for actual historical experience. As at January 31, 2009, the total provision for warranties amounted to approximately $51,000 (2007 - $63,000).
Valuation of Inventories
Raw materials are valued at the lower of cost and replacement cost. Finished goods are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined on an average cost base.
The Company estimates the fair value of its financial instruments based on current interest rates, market value and pricing of financial instruments with comparable terms. Unless otherwise indicated, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair market value. It is not practical to determine the fair value of the amounts due to related parties due to their related party nature and the absence of a market for such instruments.
Sales Taxes
The Company presents taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities on a net basis in the consolidated statements of operations.
Share-Based Payments
The Company accounts for share based payments in accordance with the provisions of FAS 123R "Share based payments (Revised)" and accordingly recognizes in its financial statements share based payments at their fair value. In addition, it recognizes in the financial statements an expense based on the grant date fair value of stock options granted to employees. The expense are recognized on a straight line basis over the vesting period and the offsetting credit is recorded in additional paid in capital. Upon exercise of options, the consideration paid together with the amount previously recorded as additional paid in capital is recognized as capital stock. The Company estimates its forfeiture rate in order to determine its compensation expense arising from stock-based awards. The Company uses the Black Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of the options.
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation expense for non-employees using the fair value method prescribed by EITF 96-18 "Accounting for Equity Investments that are issued to Other Than Employees for acquired or in conjunction with selling, Goods or Services, and the Black Scholes option principal method, and recorded, the fair value of non-employee stock options as an expense over the vesting term of option.
If an equity award is modified after the grant date, an incremental compensation cost will be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the modified award, if any, over the fair value of the original award on the modification date.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model which requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. These assumptions, including estimating the length of time option holders will retain their stock options before exercising them ("the expected term"), the expected volatility of our common stock price over the expected term and the number of options that will ultimately not complete their vesting requirements ("forfeitures"). The amount of stock-based compensation recognized in the consolidated statement of operations could be materially different under different assumptions.
Accounts Receivable
The majority of the Company's accounts receivable are due from companies in the retail, mass merchant and OEM industries. The Company accounts for trade receivables at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer's financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. The Company writes off trade receivables when they are deemed uncollectible. The Company records recoveries of trade receivables previously written-off when they receive them. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to an unusual level of customer credit risk (see note 6).
Management considers an allowance for doubtful accounts is not required to cover any exposure to loss in its January 31, 2009 and January 31, 2008 accounts receivable.
Investment tax credits relating to qualifying expenditures are recognized in the accounts at the time at which the related expenditures are incurred and there is reasonable assurance of their realization. Management has made estimates and assumptions in determining the expenditures eligible for investment tax credits claimed.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Provisions for depreciation are
based on their estimated useful lives using the declining balance method as
follows:
Machinery and equipment 20%
Furniture and fixtures 20%
Computer equipment 30%
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Upon retirement or disposal, the cost of the asset disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in income. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Intangible property
Intangible property is amortized on a straight-line basis over 36 months.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, comprising property and equipment, that are held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value thereof.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Deferred taxes are provided on the liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
On February 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, ''Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
- an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109'' (FIN 48), which clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in tax positions. This Interpretation requires that
the Company recognize in its financial statements, the impact of a tax position,
if the position is more likely than not for being sustained on audit, based on
the technical merits of the position. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The Company is
currently subject to a four year statute of limitations by major tax
jurisdictions.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in Canada and the United States.
The valuation of the warrant is determined by the binomial method. A warrant liability is determined in accordance with FAS 150, "Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity" ("FAS 150"). Based on FAS 150, warrants which are determined to be classified as liabilities are marked-to-market each reporting period, with a corresponding non-cash gain or loss charged to the current period
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS Statement No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("FAS 161"). This standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that this statement will have on its disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities.
The FASB issued FSP 133-1 and FIN 45-4, 'Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161". This FSP is intended to improve disclosures about credit derivatives by requiring more information about the potential adverse effects of changes in credit risk on the financial position, financial performance, and cash flows of the sellers of credit derivatives. In addition, it requires an additional disclosure about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. It also clarifies the effective date in FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This FSP is effective for reporting periods (annual or interim) ending after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this statement on its consolidated financial statements.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, "Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active" ("FSP FAS 157-3"), which clarifies the application of FAS 157 and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active. FSP FAS 157-3 applies to financial assets within the scope of accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements in accordance with FAS 157. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective for the Company upon issuance on October 10, 2008 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements.
The FASB issued SFAS 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles". The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. Statement 162 is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchanges Commission's approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on its consolidated financial statements.
The FASB issued FSP APB-14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement). FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, this FSP specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on its consolidated financial statements.
The FASB issued SFAS 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts. Statement 163 clarifies how FASB Statement No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises, applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claim liabilities. It also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. Statement 163 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and all interim periods within those fiscal years, except for disclosures about the insurance enterprise's risk-management activities, which are effective the first period beginning after May 23, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on its consolidated financial statements.
The FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets. This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this Statement on its consolidated financial statements.
The FASB issued FSP SOP 90-7-a, An Amendment of AICPA Statement of Position 90-7 Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code. . . .
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