UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 February 28, 2014
[  ]	Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
	For the transition period from __________ to __________
	Commission File Number:  333-177518

 

IDS Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada	45-2758994
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
533 Birch Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(Address of principal executive offices)
(714) 733-1412
(Registrant’s telephone number)
_______________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicated 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 [X] Yes [ ] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

 

[ ] Large accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer

[ ] Accelerated filer [X] 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 [X] No

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 95,051,393 common shares as of April 15, 2014.

 

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 (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

 

 

	TABLE OF CONTENTS	Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1:	Financial Statements	3
Item 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	4
Item 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	8
Item 4:	Controls and Procedures	8
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1:	Legal Proceedings	9
Item 1A:	Risk Factors	9
Item 2:	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	9
Item 3:	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	9
Item 4:	Mine Safety Disclosures	9
Item 5:	Other Information	9
Item 6:	Exhibits	9

 

 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Our unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows: 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

F-1	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013 (unaudited)
F-2	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended February 28, 2014 and  2013 (unaudited)
F-3	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended February 28, 2014 and  2013 (unaudited)
F-4	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)

  

 

IDS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(FORMERLY IDS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

 

			February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash		$	1,549			$	1,960
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $4,950			8,324				4,950
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			47,169				80,196
Inventory			32,682				32,682
Other receivable, related party			37,543				77,307
Interest receivable,  related party			6,172				2,612
Total Assets		$	133,439			$	199,707
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
LIABILITIES:
Current Liabilities:
Cash overdraft		$	—			$	12,413
Accounts payable			189,700				159,596
Derivative liability			931,220				148,870
Accrued compensation			89,351				—
Accrued expenses			14,442				10,159
Accrued interest			41,189				19,990
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $119,381 and $93,858, respectively			229,799				265,992
Notes payable – related party			290,748				290,098
Other notes payable			84,855				30,000
Total Current Liabilities			1,871,304				937,118
Total Liabilities			1,871,304				937,118
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:
Preferred stock, par value $.001, 10,000,000 authorized, no shares issued and outstanding			—				—
Common stock, $.001 par value, 90,000,000 common shares authorized, 67,730,224 and 34,313,114  shares issued and outstanding, respectively			67,730				34,313
Additional paid in capital			923,656				639,889
Deferred stock compensation			(54,565	)			—
Accumulated deficit			(2,674,686	)			(1,411,613	)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit			(1,737,865	)			(737,411	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT		$	133,439			$	199,707

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IDS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(FORMERLY IDS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

  

		For the Three Months Ended February 28,								For the Six Months Ended February 28,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Revenue		$	3,374			$	12,830			$	3,374			$	16,830
Cost of revenue			—				19,424				—				37,379
Gross margin			3,374				(6,594	)			3,374				(20,549	)
Operating expenses:
Professional fees			20,089				43,651				45,583				79,049
Stock-based compensation expense			124,060				—				124,060				—
Salaries and wages			109,554				65,619				195,287				107,604
Marketing and advertising			20,767				—				44,617				—
General and administrative			7,002				444,450				37,281				496,841
Total operating expenses			281,472				553,630				446,828				683,494
Loss from operations			(278,098	)			(560,224	)			(443,454	)			(704,043	)
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense			(24,205	)			(5,332	)			(36,102	)			(5,868	)
Amortization of debt discount			(99,264	)			—				(180,746	)			—
Change in fair value of derivative liability			(476,402	)			—				(349,352	)			—
Derivative expense			(163,669	)			—				(238,408	)			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt			(18,571	)			—				(18,571	)			—
Interest income			753				—				3,560				—
Total other income (expense)			(781,358	)			(5,332	)			(819,619	)			(5,868	)
Loss before provision for income taxes			(1,059,456	)			(565,556	)			(1,263,073	)			(709,911	)
Provision for income taxes			—				—				—				—
Net Loss		$	(1,059,456	)		$	(565,556	)		$	(1,263,073	)		$	(709,911	)
Loss per share:
Basic		$	(0.02	)		$	(0.05	)		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.09	)
Weighted average shares outstanding: basic			47,395,249				11,460,593				40,818,043				7,987,145

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

  

 

IDS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(FORMERLY IDS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

  

		For the Six Months Ended February 28,
		2014				2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(1,263,073	)		$	(709,911	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
Stock-based compensation			124,060				416,000
Deemed dividend			—				51,621
Treasury stock			—				20,351
Change in fair value of derivatives			349,352				—
Loss on conversion of debt			18,571				—
Amortization of debt discount			180,746				—
Derivative expense			238,408				—
Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable			(3,374	)			—
Increase in inventory			—				(31,269	)
(Increase) / decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets			25,712				(96,667	)
Increase in interest receivable - related party			(3,560	)			—
Increase in accounts payable			17,691				135,906
Increase in customer deposits			—				1,075
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses			127,277				(64,021	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(188,190	)			(276,915	)
Cash flows from investing activities
Increase / (decrease) in note receivable – related party			39,764				(81,906	)
Property and equipment			—				10,080
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities			39,764				(71,826	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from convertible debt			105,000				—
Payments on convertible debt			(2,500	)			—
Loan / repayment of shareholder loan			—				(2,100	)
Increase in note payable – related party			650				183,598
Increase in other notes payable			24,855				147,117
Proceeds from the sale of common stock			20,000				5,998
Net cash provided by financing activities			148,005				334,613
Net increase (decrease) in cash			(411	)			(14,128	)
Cash at beginning of period			1,960				15,140
Cash at end of period		$	1,549			$	1,012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest		$	—			$	—
Cash paid for taxes		$	—			$	—
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Information:
Common stock issued for conversion of debt		$	103,415			$	—
Issuance of common stock warrants in connection with debt		$	11,763			$	—

 

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

IDS INDUSTRIES, INC.

(FORMERLY IDS SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.)

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

February 28, 2014

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Business

IDS Industries, Inc. (“IDS” or the “Company”) is a GIIRS-rated “green” energy company that designs and develops solar and power management technologies and incorporates these into its manufacturing and distribution of solar-based portable power stations and other solar-based products for consumer, business, government, and disaster relief applications. We also offer a line of ‘Stationary” Energy Storage systems for residential application, commercial and light industrial applications. Both the stationary and portable solar power generators will be under our Company brand name, Charge! Energy Storage.

 

The Company was formed as Step Out, Inc., a Nevada corporation on May 2, 2011. On July 18, 2011 Step Out issued 10,000,000 common shares to acquire 100% membership interest in SOI Nevada, LLC, a Nevada limited liability corporation from the sole shareholder. The membership interest was acquired at book value from the shareholder. SOI Nevada, LLC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Step Out, Inc.

 

On September 19, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement of Conveyance, Transfer and Assignment of Membership Interests and Assumption of Obligations (the “Agreement”) with our sole officer and director, Sterling Hamilton. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company transferred all membership interests in our operating subsidiary, SOI Nevada, LLC, to Mr. Hamilton. In exchange for this assignment of membership interests, Mr. Hamilton agreed to assume and cancel all liabilities relating to our former business of developing a chain of flotation tank therapy spas. In addition, Mr. Hamilton agreed to release all liability under a promissory note due and owing to him in the amount of $2,000.

 

As a result of the Agreement, the Company is no longer pursuing its former business plan. Under the direction of our newly appointed officers and directors, as set forth below, we intend to develop a business focused on the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of renewable-energy based portable and mobile electrical generators and power stations under our own brand name, IDS Solar TechnologiesÔ.

 

Effective October 12, 2012, the Board of Directors approved a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, IDS Acquisition, Inc., pursuant to NRS 92A.180. IDS Acquisition was incorporated in the state of Nevada on September 25, 2012. As part of the merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, our board authorized a change in the name of the company to “IDS Solar” Technologies, Inc.”

 

On January 7, 2013 we launched our planned new product line on a limited basis; with the initial model, the Solar Survivor. The Company continues to design and development other models of electric generators and power stations based on customer input and feedback.

 

Effective February 7, 2013, the board of directors approved a one for twelve forward split of the Company’s common stock. All shares throughout these financial statement and Form 10-Q have been retroactively restated to reflect the forward split.

 

Effective May 29, 2013, the board of directors authorized a change in the name of the company to “IDS Industries, Inc.” The new name reflects the direction and focus of the Company more accurately given the full slate of products in advanced development including the battery management and energy storage fields.

 

On February 6, 2014, the board of directors approved the launch of Propel Management Group, Inc. a new wholly owned subsidiary. The core competency of this consulting service includes developing and implementing Program Management in product development, service industry, distribution and logistics. The addition of PMG has already proven to translate in-house core competencies in to additional revenue stream opportunities for IDS Industries.

 

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ deficit or cash flows. It is management's opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation. The interim results for the six months ended February 28, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. For further information refer to the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2013.

 

  

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of IDS Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Propel Management Group, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

 

Basic Loss per Share

Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss applicable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net income available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. There were no such common stock equivalents outstanding as of February 28, 2014 and 2013.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, the balances of which at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company continually monitors its banking relationships and consequently has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

 

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method; market value is based upon estimated replacement costs.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that result from the failure or inability of our customers to make required payments. When determining the allowance, we consider the probability of recoverability of accounts receivable based on past experience. Accounts receivable may also be fully reserved for when specific collection issues are known to exist. The analysis of receivables is performed quarterly, and the allowances are adjusted accordingly.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For certain of the Company’s non-derivative financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, prepaids, inventory, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and notes payable, the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based primarily on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for similar debt issues. The fair value approximates the carrying value of long-term debt.

 

ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures.  The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of their fair values because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

·

Level 1. Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

·

Level 2. Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly;

·

Level 3. Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

The following presents the gross value of assets and liabilities that were measured and recognized at fair value, as of February 28, 2014.

 

		Level I				Level II				Level III				Total
Derivative liability		$	—			$	931,220			$	—			$	931,220

  

 

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from non-employees. Costs are measured at the fair market value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earlier of the date on which there first exists a firm commitment for performance by the provider of goods or services or on the date performance is complete. The Company recognizes the fair value of the equity instruments issued that result in an asset or expense being recorded by the Company, in the same period(s) and in the same manner, as if the Company has paid cash for the goods or services.

 

The Company accounts for equity based transactions with non-employees under the provisions of ASC Topic No. 505-50, “Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees” (“Topic No. 505-50”). Topic No. 505-50 establishes that equity-based payment transactions with non-employees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value of common stock issued for payments to non-employees is measured at the market price on the date of grant. The fair value of equity instruments, other than common stock, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In general, the Company recognizes an asset or expense in the same manner as if it was to pay cash for the goods or services instead of paying with or using the equity instrument. During the year ended August 31, 2013, the Company issued 3,157,750 shares of common stock valued at $467,448 to non-employees. As of February 28, 2014 a total of $452,258 has been expensed, and $15,190 remains in deferred stock compensation expense. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company issued 3,770,000 shares of common stock valued at $44,585 to non-employees. As of February 28, 2014 a total of $5,210 has been expensed, and $39,375 remains in deferred stock compensation expense.

 

The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values.  The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered. There has been no stock-based compensation issued to employees. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company issued 6,500,000 shares of common stock valued at $81,250 to its CEO.

 

Income Taxes

Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method of accounting. Under the asset and liability method, a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carry forwards. The measurement of deferred income tax assets is adjusted by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize future tax benefits only to the extent, based on available evidence; it is more likely than not such benefits will be realized. The Company’s deferred tax assets were fully reserved at February 28, 2014 and August 31, 2013.

The Company accounts for its income taxes using the Income Tax topic of the FASB ASC 740, which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.  Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

Revenue Recognition

Sales of products and related costs of products sold are recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. These terms are typically met upon the prepayment or invoicing, and shipment of products.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect.  These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued, that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

 

 

NOTE 2 – NOTE RECEIVABLE

 

On August 15, 2013, the Company executed a Note Receivable for $77,307 for funds that it had advanced to another company owned by the former CEO. The note bears interest at 8% and was to mature in ninety days. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, $39,764 was paid back on this loan. As of February 28, 2014, the note has accrued $6,172 in interest. The repayment terms on this note are currently being renegotiated.

 

NOTE 3 – PREPAIDS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following at:

 

		February 28, 2014				August 31, 2013
Prepaid consulting		$	—			$	64,824
Unamortized original issue discount			9,216				6,762
Deferred financing costs			37,953				8,610
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	47,169			$	80,196

 

NOTE 4 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On October 12, 2012, the Company executed a promissory note with Argent Offset, LLC for $20,000. The note bears interest at 18% and was due on or before January 10, 2013. On February 27, 2013, a new convertible promissory note was executed for $33,850. The note bears interest at 18% compounded monthly and is due August 26, 2013. The new note amends and replaces in its entirety the note dated October 12, 2012. Pursuant to the terms of the note, it is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the holder at any time in whole or in part at a conversion rate of $0.11. On the commitment date, management evaluated the conversion feature with respect to the benefit of the holder and determined the value of the conversion feature to be $18,464. This amount has been recorded as a discount against the outstanding balance of the note. The discount was amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method. Interest charged to operations relating to the amortization of the debt discount for the year ended August 31, 2013 amounted to $18,464. In addition, the note included one warrant giving the holder the right to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.20 per share for a period of three years. As required by ASC 470-20 the Company valued the warrant and recorded a debt discount to additional paid in capital in the amount of $3,690 based on the discount to market available at the time of issuance. The discount was to be amortized over the life of the loan to interest expense. As of August 31, 2013, $3,690 has been amortized to interest expense. On November 26, 2013, an agreement of temporary forbearance was executed in which for a $1,000 fee the lender agreed to waive any default until December 15, 2013. On January 10, 2014, another agreement of temporary forbearance was executed in which for a $500 fee the lender agreed to waive any default until March 20, 2014. On February 24, 2014, $2,500 was repaid on the note and on February 20, 2014, $20,000 of the principal was converted into 2,857,143 shares of common stock at $.007 per share which resulted in a loss on conversion of debt of $18,571. As of On February 28, 2014, the note has accrued interest of $6,220. Subsequent to February 28, 2014 the remaining principal and interest was converted to common stock in full satisfaction of the debt.

 

On December 3, 2012, the Company executed a convertible promissory note with Steven J. Caspi (“Caspi”) for $125,000. The note bears interest at 5% and was due on or before November 30, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the note, it is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the option of the holder at any time in whole or in part at a conversion rate of $1.25. On the commitment date, management evaluated the conversion feature with respect to the benefit of the holder and determined the value of the conversion feature to be $60,000. This amount has been recorded as a discount against the outstanding balance of the note. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method. The note also issued one warrant giving the holder the right to purchase 15,625 shares of common stock at a price of $2.00 per share for a period of five years. As required by ASC 470-20 the Company recorded a debt discount to additional paid in capital in the amount of $16,455 based on the discount to market available at the time of issuance. The discount is to be amortized over the life of the loan to interest expense. As of February 28, 2014, $16,455 has been amortized to interest expense. As February 28, 2014, this note is still outstanding and has accrued interest of $8,044. This note is currently in default with the parties renegotiating the terms of repayment.

 

 

On March 20, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $32,500 with an investor. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on or before December 26, 2013. The note is convertible at a 49% discount any time during the period beginning 180 days following the date of the note. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $32,500 in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized an initial derivative liability of $49,939 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the total principal of $32,500 and accrued interest of $1,300 was converted into 6,143,590 shares of common stock. As a result of the conversion $8,125 of the remaining debt discount was expensed and the company recognized a gain on derivative liability of $35,600.

 

On April 4, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $15,500 with an investor. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on or before January 8, 2014. The note is convertible at a 49% discount any time during the period beginning 180 days following the date of the note. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $15,500 in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized an initial derivative liability of $21,610 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the total principal of $15,500 and accrued interest of $620 was converted into 3,526,087 shares of common stock. As a result of the conversion $6,045 of the remaining debt discount was expensed and the Company recognized a gain on derivative liability of $17,286.

 

On June 3, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $32,500 with an investor. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on or before March 5, 2014. The note is convertible at a 49% discount any time during the period beginning 180 days following the date of the note. Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $32,500 in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized an initial derivative liability of $34,945 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model. On February 25, 2014, principal of $14,200 was converted into 3,086,957 shares of common stock. As of February 28, 2014, $29,635 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $78,028 resulting in a gain on the change in fair value of the derivative. $18,300 of this note is still outstanding and has accrued interest of $1,923.

 

On June 19, 2013, the Company executed a Convertible Promissory Note (the “note”) with JMJ Financial (“JMJ”). The nominal principal sum of the Note is $300,000, with an original issue discount of ten percent (10%). The note matures one year from the effective date of each payment, which is made at the sole discretion of JMJ. The Note is convertible into common stock in whole or in part at a variable conversion price equal to a 40% discount to the lowest trade price in the twenty five trading days prior to conversion.

 

The Company received its first payment from JMJ towards the loan of $55,000 on June 19, 2013. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $60,500 (payment plus 10% original discount) in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized a derivative liability of $75,507 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following attributes: .13% risk free rate, 134% volatility and a one year term to maturity. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, principal of $11,351 and accrued interest of $7,944 was converted into 4,200,000 shares of common stock. As a result of the conversion $3,452 of the debt discount was accelerated and expensed. As of February 28, 2014; $45,885 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $241,878 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of $14,615 at February 28, 2014.

 

On August 5, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $32,500 with an investor. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on or before May 7, 2014. The note is convertible at a 49% discount any time during the period beginning 180 days following the date of the note. As of February 28, 2014 this note is still outstanding and has accrued interest of $1,482.

 

  

The Company received its second payment from JMJ towards the loan of $25,000 on August 14, 2013. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $27,500 (payment plus 10% original discount) in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized a derivative liability of $62,569 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following attributes: .12% risk free rate, 144% volatility and a one year term to maturity. As of February 28, 2014; $15,068 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $137,189 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of $12,432 at February 28, 2014 and has accrued interest of $3,611.

 

On September 16, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $10,000 with Robert Hendrickson. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on or before September 15, 2014. The Note is convertible into common stock in whole or in part at a variable conversion price equal to a 49% discount to the VWAP price for the ten trading days prior to conversion. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $10,000 in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized an initial derivative liability of $18,300 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model. As of February 28, 2014, $4,521 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $25,266 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of $5,479 at February 28, 2014. On March 10, 2014, the original note of $10,000 plus a $1,000 OID was purchased by GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC.

 

The Company received its third payment from JMJ towards the loan of $25,000 on September 30, 2013. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $27,500 (payment plus 10% original discount) in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized a derivative liability of $70,390 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following attributes: .10% risk free rate, 261% volatility and a one year term to maturity. . As of February 28, 2014; $11,452 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $138,639 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of $16,048 at February 28, 2014 and has accrued interest of $3,611.

 

On January 22, 2014, we obtained short term financing from Finiks Capital, LLC under a Promissory Note in the amount of $100,000 (the “Note”). The Note features an original issue discount of ten percent (10%) and has a face amount of $100,000. We will initially receive $20,000 from the Lender and will receive additional funds at the Lender’s sole discretion. The Note accrues no interest if the principal sum due is repaid within ninety days. The Note incurs interest one time at a rate of ten percent (10%) on the principal sum due, with all principal and interest due in full on the maturity date of one hundred eighty days from the date of issue. At any time, the Note may be converted, in whole or in part at the option of the holder, at a price per share of fifty-one percent (51%) of the average of the three lowest bid side prices in the ten trading days previous to the conversion. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $22,000 (payment plus 10% original discount) in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized a derivative liability of $34,965 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following attributes: .13% risk free rate, 134% volatility and a six month term to maturity. As of February 28, 2014, $4,644 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $85,201 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of 17,356 at February 28, 2014.

 

On February 4, 2014, we obtained short term financing from GCEF Opportunity Fund, LLC under a Promissory Note in the amount of $33,000. The Note features an original issue discount of ten percent (10%) and we will therefore receive $30,000 in actual funding. The Note is due within forty-five days, with an additional fifteen day grace period. As an additional loan fee, we have agreed to issue the Lender 2,000,000 shares of our common stock. These shares were valued at $0.0188, the closing market price on the day of issuance for total non cash expense of $37,600. If the Note is not repaid by the maturity date, it shall be converted into 3,465,000 shares of our common stock, representing conversion of the principal, the original issue discount, and an interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) into common stock at a price of $0.01 per share.

 

On February 26, 2014, The Company received an additional $20,000 from Finiks Capital. The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $22,000 (payment plus 10% original discount) in connection with the initial valuation of the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note. Further, the Company recognized a derivative liability of $47,295 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following attributes: .08% risk free rate, 212% volatility and a six month term to maturity. As of February 28, 2014, $244 of the debt discount has been amortized to interest expense. In addition, the Company fair valued the derivative at $86,750 resulting in a loss on the change in fair value of the derivative. The note is shown net of a debt discount of $21,756 at February 28, 2014.

 

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s debt discounts, derivative liabilities and original issue discounts, and changes during the periods is presented below:

 

Debt Discount		August 31, 2013				Additions				Amortization				February 28, 2014
Asher – 3/20/13		$	—			$	32,500				(32,500	)		$	—
Asher – 4/4/13			—				15,500				(15,500	)			—
Asher – 6/3/13			—				32,500				(29,635	)			2,865
Asher – 8/5/13			—				32,500				(9,100	)			23,400
Caspi			19,480				—				(19,480	)			—
Finiks – 1/21/14			—				22,000				(4,644	)			17,356
Finiks – 2/26/14			—				22,000				(244	)			21,756
GCEF Oppurtunity			—				11,769				(6,338	)			5,431
Hendrickson – 9/16/13			—				10,000				(4,521	)			5,479
JMJ – 6/19/13			48,234				—				(33,620	)			14,614
JMJ – 8/14/13			26,144				—				(13,712	)			12,432
JMJ – 9/30/13			—				27,500				(11,452	)			16,048
		$	93,858			$	206,269			$	(180,746	)		$	119,381

 

Derivative Liabilities		August 31, 2013				Initial Valuation				Revaluation on 2/28/14				Change in fair value of Derivative
Asher – 3/20/13		$	—			$	49,939			$	—			$	(49,939	)
Asher – 4/4/13			—				21,610				—				(21,610	)
Asher – 6/3/13			—				34,945				78,028				43,083
Asher – 8/5/13			—				155,554				138,269				(17,285	)
Finiks – 2/26/14			—				47,295				86,750				39,455
Finiks – 1/21/14			—				34,965				85,201				50,236
Hendrickson – 9/16/13			—				18,300				25,266				6,966
JMJ – 6/19/13			102,245				—				241,878				139,633
JMJ – 8/14/13			46,625				—				137,189				90,564
JMJ – 9/30/13			—				70,390				138,639				68,249
		$	148,870			$	432,998			$	931,220			$	349,352

 

 

Original Issue Discount		August 31, 2013				Additions				Amortization				February 28, 2014
Finiks – 1/21/14			—				2,000				(422	)			1,578
Finiks – 2/26/14			—				2,000				(22	)			1,978
GCEF Opportunity			—				3,000				(1,600	)			1,400
JMJ – 6/19/13		$	4,385			$	—			$	(2,727	)		$	1,658
JMJ – 8/14/13			2,377				—				(1,240	)			1,137
JMJ – 9/30/13			—				2,500				(1,034	)			1,466
		$	6,762			$	9,500			$	(7,045	)		$	9,217

 

 

NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

On June 12, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note for $15,000. The loan was due August 12, 2013. The note does not bear interest but its principal balance includes a loan fee of $5,000. Subsequent to February 28, 2014, the loan was extended with no specific terms of repayment.

 

On June 15, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note for $15,000 with a shareholder . The note bears interest at 10% and was due within ninety days. As of February 28, 2014 this note is still outstanding, is now past due and has accrued interest is $1,056. On October 15, 2013 the shareholder loaned the Company an additional $8,755. Accrued interest on this loan as of February 28, 2014 is $324.

 

As of February 28, 2014, the Company owed various shareholders $14,100  for advances made to cover certain operating costs. The loans accrue interest at 8% per annum and are due on demand.

 

NOTE 6 – STOCK WARRANTS

 

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the convertible promissory note dated February 27, 2013, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate fair value of the warrants totaled $2,044 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: exercise price of $0.20, 1.30% risk free rate, 64% volatility and expected life of the warrants of 3 years.

 

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the convertible promissory note dated November 30, 2012, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 15,625 shares of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate fair value of the warrants totaled $16,455 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: exercise price of $2.00, .63% risk free rate, 85.9% volatility and expected life of the warrants of 5 years.

 

Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the convertible promissory note dated February 4, 2014, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The aggregate fair value of the warrants totaled $11,769 based on the Black Scholes Merton pricing model using the following estimates: exercise price of $0.02, 1.46% risk free rate, 197.6% volatility and expected life of the warrants of 5 years.

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding warrants and changes during the periods is presented below:

 

				Shares available to purchase with warrants				Weighted Average Price				Weighted Average Fair Value
	Outstanding, August 31, 2013				65,625			$	0.06			$	0.03
	Issued				1,000,000				—				0.018
	Exercised				—				—				—
	Forfeited				—				—				—
	Expired				—				—				—
	Outstanding, February 28, 2014				1,065,625			$	0.06			$	0.03
	Exercisable, February 28, 2014				1,065,625			$	0.06			$	0.03

 

Range of Exercise Prices				Number Outstanding at 2/28/14				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life				Weighted Average Exercise Price
	$0.20 - $2.00				1,065,625				5.6 years			$	0.06

 

 

NOTE 7 – COMMON STOCK TRANSACTIONS

 

On May 8, 2013, the Company issued 99,996 shares of common stock to its former CFO, for services. The shares were valued using the closing stock price on the day of issuance of $0.093, for a total expense of $9,250.

 

On December 10, 2013, the company sold 1,333,333 shares of common stock to its CEO for total cash proceeds of $20,000.

 

On December 20, 2014, the Company issued a total of 2,857,143 shares of common stock to Argent Offset, LLC. in conversion of $20,000, (see Note 4).

 

On February 7, 2014, Company issued 6,500,000 shares of common stock to its CFO, for services. The shares were valued using the closing stock price on the day of issuance of $0.0125, for a total expense of $81,250.

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company issued a total of 12,756,637 shares of common stock to Asher Enterprises, Inc. in conversion of total principal and interest of $64,120 (see Note 4).

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company issued a total of 4,200,000 shares of common stock to JMJ Financial in conversion of total principal and interest of $19,295 (see Note 4).

 

During the six months ended February 28, 2014, the Company issued a total of 5,770,000 shares of common stock for services. The shares were valued using the closing stock price on the day of issuance, for a total expense of $42,810.

 

NOTE8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

On May 8, 2013, the Company issued 99,996 shares of common stock to its former CFO, for services. The shares were valued using the closing stock price on the day of issuance of $0.093, for a total expense of $9,250.

 

On December 10, 2013, the company sold 1,333,333 shares of common stock to its CEO for total cash proceeds of $20,000.

 

On February 7, 2014, Company issued 6,500,000 shares of common stock to its CFO, for services. The shares were valued using the closing stock price on the day of issuance of $0.0125, for a total expense of $81,250.

 

Notes Payable

 

On May 31, 2013, the Company’s former CEO, Bruce Knoblich and the Company executed a promissory note for $289,998. The note bears interest at 5% and was due November 30, 2013. As of February 28, 2014 the due date on the note was extended with no specific terms. Total accrued interest on the note is $14,757.

 

NOTE 9 – SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

 

On February 6, 2014, our newly-formed subsidiary, Propel Management Group, Inc., entered into a Master Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Californians for Marijuana Legalization and Control (CMLC). Under the Agreement, we will be responsible for overseeing a fundraising effort through telemarketing, e-mail and online to support passage in California of the proposed Marijuana Control, Legalization, and Revenue Act of 2014. In addition, we shall coordinate the gathering of signatures for petitions to place the proposed Act on the ballot in California. We are to be compensated at a rate of $2.75 per petition signature gathered before March 24, 2014 and $3.75 per signature gathered thereafter. In addition, we shall be compensated at a rate of 80% of all contributions generated up to $100,000, 60% of the second $100,000 in contributions, and 43% of contributions generated thereafter. The Agreement sets targets of $2,000,000 in gross fundraising by April 1, 2014 and an additional $18,000,000 in gross fundraising by November 3, 2014. In addition, the Agreement sets a target of 800,000 signatures by April 24, 2014 to qualify the proposed Act for the California ballot in November. The Agreement contains various additional terms and covenants and should be reviewed in its entirety for additional information.

 

  

NOTE 10 - GOING CONCERN

 

As of February 28, 2014, the Company has a working capital deficit of $1,737,865, limited revenue and an accumulated deficit of $2,674,686. The financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a going concern. The Company’s management plans on raising cash from public or private debt or equity financing, on an as needed basis and in the longer term, upon achieving profitable operations through its business activities.

 

NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In accordance with ASC 855-10, the Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to February 28, 2014 through the date these financial statements were issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements other than the events described below.

 

Effective February 28, 2014, Anthony Hama resigned as a member of the board of directors.

 

Subsequent to February 28, 2014, the Company received $73,000 for the issuance of an 8% Convertible Promissory Note for additional funding from Asher Enterprises.

 

Subsequent to February 28, 2014, the Company received $53,000 for the issuance of an 8% Convertible Promissory Note for additional funding from Asher Enterprises.

 

Subsequent to February 28, 2014, the Company issued 11,091,377 shares of common stock to Asher Enterprises, Inc. in conversion of $53,400 of debt.

 

Subsequent to February 28, 2014, the Company issued 14,229,792 shares of common stock to other various creditors in conversion of $79,313 of debt.

 

On March 10, 2014, the Company formed Charge! Energy Storage, Inc. a new wholly owned subsidiary.

 

Effective March 31, 2014, Bruce Knoblich resigned as Chairman of the board of directors.

 

On March 31, Propel Management Group (PMG) contracted with Aja Cannafacturing (AJA), along with Black and LoBello, a highly respected and nationally renowned law firm, to develop and launch of one of the first licensed medical marijuana processors in the state of Nevada. Upon the successful licensing and launch of the facility, AJA will become a subsidiary of IDST as a term of the contract. With the signing of this Agreement, PMG has discontinued in pursuing the acquisition of MiCannaLabs.com which was publicly announced on March 11, 2014. Due to legal technicalities, principals of any cannabis or hemp testing facility must not have any interest in any growing and manufacturing facility according to Nevada state law.

  

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.

 

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

 

Company Overview

 

IDS Industries is restructuring as a family of companies attending niche market opportunities.

 

Our CHARGE! Energy Storage Inc. business focuses on the design and development of solar and power management technologies. We incorporate these technologies into the manufacturing and distribution of solar-based portable and mobile power stations and devices. We also plan to offer a line of ‘Stationary” Energy Storage systems that will be adapted for residential solar applications.

 

We completed our due diligence on the option to acquire our long standing supplier, Installing Dealer Supply. We have decided to discontinue the pursuit of this as an option at this time. Going forward, we plan to market our products under the brand name Charge! Energy Storage Inc. Our image is a renewable driven product developer creating energy storage solutions for portable, mobile and stationary applications for every American household. Our industry changing technology will be our lead in to expanding into Stationary Energy Storage for residential, commercial and light industrial based on the development of a patent-pending integrated battery management and control system. We believe this development will allow Charge! Energy Storage customers the ability to optimize electric utility savings through the use of power storage systems based on Lithium-ion based chemistries.

 

We have continued to develop a sales and distribution network through selected manufacturers, contracted dealers, energy system integrators, and OEMs nationwide to support our planned sales growth vertically and horizontally as our new Lithium-ion chemistry based units emerge.

 

Products

 

Each product model features our innovative storage and charge design, with the overall product line marketed as the economical, sturdy and reliable choice for portable solar energy as part of an emergency/disaster preparedness plan or for those seeking an off-grid, odorless, noiseless and non-flammable safer source of power.

 

Production on the Solar Survivor was placed on hold to focus on the re-tool to switch from the old technology of lead acid to our newly developed lithium-ion product suite This Portable product suite includes the long-lasting Lithium-ion chemistry in a 2.5KWh and a 1.25KWh both of which will be available to the market in Q3 2014. Our in-house manufactured .75KWh unit has completed its re-design and is in final stages of testing and slated for production in June 2014.

 

Beyond the change to the industry leading technology of Lithium-ion battery system our new generation of products have all been ergonomically redesigned to feature a customized metallic or Pelican case with two inline wheels and telescoping handle that provide users extra easy mobility and our 75KWh utilizes our own in-house developed, patent-pending Battery Management System (BMS) technology.

 

 

Suppliers and Manufacturers

 

We are currently developing a private label manufacturing program with a domestic supplier. We will make appropriate additional disclosures when a contract is completed. A second partner for Stationary market attributes is presently being developed for Q3 2014.

 

We have entered into an agreement utilizing the efforts of a call center to begin to promote the Charge! Energy Storage solar generator product suite. The call center will be mandated to create specific portable product sales opportunities.

 

Our patent pending Battery Management System technology, known as project Eclipse, is now completing the development stage and is going in to a bank of performance testing. Simultaneously, it is being quoted from multiple potential suppliers. 

 

Expansion and Development Plan

 

Our portable and stationary energy producing and storage products will be marketed through our developed distributor channels nationwide. Our strategy includes initially building an independent dealer base throughout the U.S. for which we already have over thirty-five dealers signed up.

 

This will be augmented with the recent partnership of a call center focused on targeted niche markets that we believe will be readily receptive to our product line, including the off-road vehicle community and hiking, RV, camping, boating and other recreational activities where a clean, quiet and portable electrical energy supply is needed in a remote or off-grid location. Other potential marketplaces include first responders and others that provide disaster relief or emergency services and the cannabis and hemp industries. Many consumers and businesses cannot utilize fossil-fuel based solutions. With our product line, they will have a choice for safe and “green” electricity from solar power generation and our energy storage products.

 

Propel Management Group, Inc.

 

In addition to our portable solar power business, we have launched a a consulting for Program Management and performance improvement in manufacturing, services, logistics and quality systems. On February 6, 2014, our newly-formed subsidiary, Propel Management Group, Inc., entered into a Master Services the Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Californians for Marijuana Legalization and Control (CMLC). Under the Agreement, we will be responsible for overseeing a fundraising effort through telemarketing, e-mail and online to support passage in California of the proposed Marijuana Control, Legalization, and Revenue Act of 2014. In addition, we shall coordinate the gathering of 800,000 signatures on petitions to place the proposed Act on the November ballot in California. We are to be compensated at a rate of $2.75 per petition signature gathered before March 24, 2014 and $3.75 per signature gathered thereafter. In addition, we shall be compensated at a rate of 80% of all contributions generated up to $100,000, 60% of the second $100,000 in contributions, and 43% of contributions generated thereafter. The Agreement sets targets of $2,000,000 in gross fundraising by April 1, 2014 with an additional $18,000,000 in gross fundraising by November 3, 2014. The Agreement also sets the target of the 800,000 signatures by April 24, 2014.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Months ended February 28, 2014 compared to the Three Months Ended February 28, 2013.

 

Revenue

During the three months ended February 28, 2014, revenue was $3,374 compared to $12,830 for the three months ended February 28, 2013. There were no sales for the parent company IDS Industries in the current quarter because we discontinued production of lead acid products. As a renewable focused-company it became apparent that lead acid technology did not align with our company mission. More compelling was that lead acid performance was inferior and not robust enough to support our requirements for portable generators. This also allowed us to focus all resources on expediting the transformation to Lithium Iron technologies. The $3,374 of revenue was generated by our new subsidiary Propel Management Group, Inc.

 

Operating Expenses

Professional fees for the three months ended February 28, 2014 were $20,089, as compared to $43,651 for the three months ended February 28, 2013, a decrease of $23,562or 54%.  Professional fees mainly consist of legal, auditor and other fees associated with the Company’s quarterly filings and year end audit. The decrease in the current period is attributed to a decrease in legal fees that were incurred.

 

Stock based compensation was $124,060 for both the three and six months ended February 28, 2014. This non cash compensation expense consisted of $81,250 of stock issued to the CEO, $12,812 for advertising and $29,998 for general and administrative expense.

 

Salaries and wage expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014 increased $43,935 or 67% to $109,554, as compared to $65,619 for the prior comparable period.  The increase in the current period is attributed to the hiring of management personnel.

 

Marketing and advertising expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014 was $20,767, as compared to $0 for the three months ended February 28, 2013. The increase is in conjunction with marketing our new products.

 

General and administrative expense for the three months ended February 28, 2014 decreased $437,448 to $7,002, as compared to $444,450 for the prior comparable period.  In the prior period we had accounted for stock based compensation in G&A expense. We have since changed our policy and now account for stock based compensation in its own separate account.

 

Overall there was a $272,158 decrease in operating expenses for the comparable periods ended February 28.

 

 

Other income and expense

During the three months ended February 28, 2014 we incurred $99,264 of expense for amortization of debt discount and had a loss on the change in fair value of our derivative liability of $476,402, neither of which we had in the prior year. These new gains and losses are a result of the derivative accounting required for the issuance of convertible debt. We also had an increase in interest expense of $18,873 to $24,205 from $5,332 in the prior period and had an increase interest income of $753.

 

Net Loss

Overall we recorded a net loss of $1,059,456 for the three months ended February 28, 2014, as compared to a net loss of $565,556 for the three months ended February 28, 2013, an increase of $493,900.  

 

Results of Operations for the Six Months ended February 28, 2014 compared to the Six Months Ended February 28, 2013.

 

Revenue

IDS Industries was a pre-revenue status for Q1 2014 as it migrated away from the lead acid technology and developed Lithium-ion chemistry products. During this emergence and development phase Propel Management Group Inc., was launched to raise revenues via providing services with existing core competencies within its existing staff. During the six months ended February 28, 2014, revenue was $3,374 compared to $16,830 for the six months ended February 28, 2013. There were no sales for the parent company IDS Industries in the current quarter because we discontinued production of lead acid products. As a renewable focused-company it became apparent that lead acid technology did not align with our company mission. More compelling was that lead acid performance was inferior and not robust enough to support our requirements for portable generators. This also allowed us to focus all resources on expediting the transformation to Lithium-ion technologies. The $3,374 of revenue was generated by our new subsidiary Propel Management Group, Inc.

 

Operating Expenses

Professional fees for the six months ended February 28, 2014 were $45,583, as compared to $79,049 for the six months ended February 28, 2013, a decrease of $33,466 or 42%.  Professional fees mainly consist of legal, auditor and other fees associated with the Company’s quarterly filings and year end audit. The decrease in the current period is attributed to a decrease in legal fees that were incurred.

 

Salaries and wage expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014 increased $87,683 or 82% to $195,287, as compared to $107,604 for the prior comparable period.  The increase in the current period is attributed to the hiring of management personnel that was scheduled as a temporary overlap during transition from the previous management group to newly appointed team. The trend is now tracking at previous YTD trends with recent re-structuring in Operations, Engineering and Finance.

 

Marketing and advertising expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014 was $44,617, as compared to $0 for the six months ended February 28, 2013. The increase is in conjunction with marketing our new products.

 

General and administrative expense for the six months ended February 28, 2014 decreased $459,560 to $37,281, as compared to $496,841 for the prior comparable period.  In the prior period we had accounted for stock based compensation in G&A expense. We have since changed our policy and now account for stock based compensation in its own separate account.

 

Overall there was a $236,666 decrease in operating expenses for the comparable periods ended February 28 with restructuring providing a reduction in Operating Expenses by $126K annualized.

 

Other income and expense

During the six months ended February 28, 2014 we incurred $180,746 of expense for amortization of debt discount and had a loss on the change in fair value of our derivative liability of $349,352, neither of which we had in the prior year. These new gains and losses are a result of the derivative accounting required for the issuance of convertible debt. We also had an increase in interest expense of $30,234 to $36,102 from $5,868 in the prior period and had an increase interest income of $3,560.

 

Net Loss

Overall we recorded a net loss of $1,263,073 for the six months ended February 28, 2014, as compared to a net loss of $709,911 for the six months ended February 28, 2013, an increase of $553,162.  

 

As we go forward with the development of our portable solar generator business during the current fiscal year, we expect that our operating expenses will continue to increase and that we will also begin to generate increasing revenues from the sale of our products.  

 

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of February 28, 2014, we had an accumulated deficit of $2,674,686 and a working capital deficit of $1,737,865. For the six months ended February 28, 2014, net cash used in operating activities was $188,190 and we received $148,005 from financing activities.

 

We have received short term loan financing to fund operations under various promissory notes. Our promissory note obligations currently issued and outstanding are as follows:

 

We owe the principal sum of $125,000 to Steven J. Caspi under the terms of a Convertible Promissory Note and Security Agreement (the “Note”) issued November 19, 2012. The Note bears interest at an annual rate of five percent (5%), with all principal and interest being due on or before November 30, 2013. The Note is convertible to shares of our common stock, in whole or in part at the option of Mr. Caspi, at a conversion price of $1.25 per share. As of February 28, 2014, this note is still outstanding and has accrued interest of $8,044. This note is currently in default with the parties renegotiating the terms of repayment.

 

On May 31, 2013, the Company’s former CEO, Bruce Knoblich and the Company executed a promissory note for $289,998. The note bears interest at 5% and was due November 30, 2013. As of November 30, 2013 the due date on the note was extended to February 28, 2014. Total accrued interest on the note is $11,184.

 

On June 19, 2013, we entered into a Promissory Note (the “Note”) with JMJ Financial (“JMJ”). The nominal principal sum of the Note is $300,000 with an original issue discount of ten percent (10%). Upon closing, JMJ loaned the Company the sum of $55,000 under the Note, with any additional advances up to the total principal sum to be made in the future and at the sole discretion of JMJ. All unpaid principal and interest due under the Note must be paid within one (1) year of the effective date of each advance made by JMJ under the Note. As of February 28, 2014, the total principal and interest due under this notes is $111,372.

 

We owe the principal sum of $14,225 to Argent Offset, LLC. The note bears interest at 18% and was due on or before August 26, 2013. As of February 28, 2014, the note has accrued interest of $6,220. On November 26, 2013, an agreement of temporary forbearance was executed in which for a $1,000 fee the lender agreed to waive any default until December 15, 2013. On January 10, 2014, another agreement of temporary forbearance was executed in which for a $500 fee the lender agreed to waive any default until March 20, 2014. Subsequent to February 28, 2014 the remaining principal and interest was converted to common stock in full satisfaction of the debt.

 

We have received financing under a series of Convertible Promissory Notes (the “Notes”) issued to Asher Enterprises, Inc. (“Asher”). The Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 8%, with principal and interest coming due approximately nine months from the respective dates of issue. The Notes may be converted in whole or in part, at the option of the holder, to shares of our common stock, par value $0.001, at any time following 180 days after the issuance dates of the Notes. The conversion price under the Note is 51% of the Market Price of our common stock on the conversion dates. For purposes of the Notes, “Market Price” is defined as the average of the 3 lowest closing prices for our common stock on the 30 trading days immediately preceding the conversion dates. As of February 28, 2014, the total principal and interest due under these notes is $50,800 and $3,405, respectively.

 

On September 16, 2013, the Company executed a convertible promissory note for $10,000 with Robert Hendrickson. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on or before September 15, 2014. The Note is convertible into common stock in whole or in part at a variable conversion price equal to a 49% discount to the VWAP price for the ten trading days prior to conversion. As of February 28, 2014, the total principal and interest due under this notes is $11,000 and $452, respectively.

 

On January 22, 2014, we obtained short term financing from Finiks Capital, LLC under a Promissory Note in the amount of $100,000 (the “Note”). The Note features an original issue discount of ten percent (10%) and has a face amount of $100,000. We will initially receive $20,000 from the Lender and will receive additional funds at the Lender’s sole discretion. The Note accrues no interest if the principal sum due is repaid within ninety days. The Note incurs interest one time at a rate of ten percent (10%) on the principal sum due, with all principal and interest due in full on the maturity date of one hundred eighty days from the date of issue. At any time, the Note may be converted, in whole or in part at the option of the holder, at a price per share of fifty-one percent (51%) of the average of the three lowest bid side prices in the ten trading days previous to the conversion. As of February 28, 2014, the total principal due under this note is $44,000.

 

We will require significant additional financing in order to move forward effectively with the development of our new portable solar power generator business and our battery management and charge controller products line. We intend to fund the development of our new business through debt and/or equity financing arrangements. We do not have any formal commitments or arrangements for the sales of stock or the advancement or loan of funds at this time. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, in amounts sufficient to fund our planned acquisitions and other activities, or at all.

 

 

Going Concern

 

As discussed in the notes to our financial statements, we have minimal revenue and an accumulated deficit of $2,674,686.   This has raised substantial doubt for our auditors about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for us to continue as a going concern.

 

Our activities to date have been supported by equity and debt financing.  Management continues to seek funding from its shareholders and other qualified investors to pursue its business plan.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of February 28, 2014, there were no off balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a 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. Currently, we do not believe that any accounting policies fit this definition.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item. 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures 

 

We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of February 28, 2013. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of February 28, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective. There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 28, 2014.

 

Management determined that the material weaknesses that resulted in controls being ineffective are primarily due to lack of resources and number of employees. Material weaknesses exist in the segregation of duties required for effective controls and various reconciliation and control procedures not regularly performed due to the lack of staff and resources.

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Internal Controls

 

Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will necessarily prevent all fraud and material error.  Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the internal control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors

 

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

Effective December 1, 2013, Pamela McKeown resigned as our Chief Financial Officer. Going forward, our current President and CEO, Scott Plantinga, will also serve as our Chief Financial Officer. Ms. McKeown will continue to serve the company as Controller.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

  

Exhibit Number	Description
10.1	Convertible Promissory Note with Asher Enterprises, Inc. dated February 27, 2014
10.2	Securities Purchase Agreement with Asher Enterprises, Inc. dated February 27, 2014
10.3	Convertible Promissory Note with Asher Enterprises, Inc. dated March 17, 2014
10.4	Securities Purchase Agreement with Asher Enterprises, Inc. dated March 17, 2014
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101	The following materials from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2012 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)

 

 

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.

 

	IDS Solar Technologies, Inc.
Date:	April 21, 2014
By:	/s/ Scott Plantinga Scott Plantinga
Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer