U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-27549
TANKLESS SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE, INC .
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
88-0362112 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7650 E. Evans Road, Suite C, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number: (480) 609-7575
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Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity. As of September 30, 2004 12,405,932 shares, $0.001 par value.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): YES [ ] NO {X}
Index
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2004
and December 31, 2003
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity cumulative
from December 31, 2001 to September 30, 2004
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and 2003
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Notes to Financial Statements
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ITEM 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations/Plan of Operation
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ITEM 3. Controls and Procedures
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
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ITEM 2. Change in Securities and Use of Proceeds
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ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
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ITEM 5. Other Information
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ITEM 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated interim balance sheets of Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc., as of September 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003 and the associated consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Shelley International, CPA
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.A.
November 19, 2004
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Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS | ||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||
2004 | 2003 | |||
Unaudited | ||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
Cash | $ 42,698 | $ 412 | ||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 118,079 | 58,726 | ||
Inventory at Cost | 89,373 | 98,813 | ||
Prepaid Expenses | 87,097 | 50,660 | ||
Total Current Assets | 337,247 | 208,611 | ||
EQUIPMENT, NET | 71,461 | 73,327 | ||
OTHER ASSETS | ||||
Patents and Software, Net | 120,829 | 63,463 | ||
Investment in Technonogy | 250,000 | 250,000 | ||
Deposits | 7,514 | 7,514 | ||
Total Other Assets | 378,343 | 320,977 | ||
Total Assets | $ 787,051 | $ 602,915 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Accounts Payable | $ 784,817 | $ 673,612 | ||
Accrued Interest Payable | 84,160 | 72,708 | ||
Other Payables | 500 | 46,799 | ||
Notes Payable | 1,588,970 | 876,579 | ||
Customer Deposits | 51,404 | 43,643 | ||
Original Issue Discount | (77,724) |
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Total Liabilities | 2,432,127 | 1,713,341 | ||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
Common Stock authorized is | ||||
100,000,000 shares at $0.001par value. | ||||
Issued and outstanding on September 30, | ||||
2004 is 12,405,932 shares; December 31, | ||||
2003 is 11,374,456 shares. | 12,406 | 11,374 | ||
Paid in Capital | 838,041 | 496,196 | ||
Retained (Loss) | (2,495,523) | (1,617,996) | ||
Total Stockholders' Equity | (1,645,076) | (1,110,426) | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | ||||
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ 787,051 | $ 602,915 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements |
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Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months | Three Months | Nine Months | Nine Months | ||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | ||||
2004 | 2003 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||
Product Sales | $ 24,485 | $ - | $ 240,925 | $ - | |||
Other Income | 2,123 |
| 2,282 |
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Total Revenue | 26,608 | - | 243,207 | - | |||
Less Cost of Goods Sold | 15,610 |
| 162,345 |
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Gross Profit | 10,998 | - | 80,862 | - | |||
Legal and Professional | 32,467 | 102,113 | |||||
General and Administrative | 149,010 | 51,054 | 699,895 | 140,170 | |||
Research and Development | - | 750 | |||||
Advertising | 4,700 | 14,992 | |||||
Depreciation | 4,803 | 11,835 | |||||
Amortization | 12,939 | 15,072 | |||||
Interest Expense | 65,011 | 4,063 | 113,732 | 12,188 | |||
Total Expenses | 268,930 | 55,117 | 958,389 | 152,358 | |||
(257,932) | (55,117) | (877,527) | (152,358) | ||||
Provision for Income Taxes |
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$ (257,932) | $ (55,117) | $ (877,527) | $ (152,358) | ||||
$ (0.02) | $ (0.03) | $ (0.07) | $ (0.08) | ||||
Shares Outstanding | 11,878,802 | 2,002,578 | 11,878,802 | 2,002,578 | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements |
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Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
for the period December 31, 2001 to September 30, 2004
Common Stock | Paid in | Accumulated | Total | ||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | (Loss) | Equity | |||||
Balance December 31, 2001 | 692,500 | $ 693 | $ 597,654 | $ (948,906) | $ (350,559) | ||||
Common Shares issued for cash | 104,778 | 105 | 96,895 | 97,000 | |||||
Common Shares issued for services | 455,800 | 455 | 110,045 | 110,500 | |||||
Common Shares issued for prepaid | |||||||||
service | 162,500 | 163 | 16,087 | 16,250 | |||||
Common Shares issued for proposed | |||||||||
business acquisition | 5,525,944 | ||||||||
Common Shares issued to retire | |||||||||
convertible note and accrued Interest | 60,000 | 60 | 200,670 | 200,730 | |||||
Common Shares issued to retire debt | 22,500 | 22 | 23,272 | 23,294 | |||||
Net (Loss) |
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| (1,154,438) | (1,154,438) | ||||
Balance December 31, 2002 | 7,024,022 | 1,498 | 1,044,623 | (2,103,344) | (1,057,223) | ||||
Common Shares cancelled and | |||||||||
retained earnings adjustment for | |||||||||
termination of business acquisition | (5,525,944) | 852,261 | 852,261 | ||||||
Common Shares cancelled for unused | |||||||||
prepaid service | (162,500) | (163) | (16,087) | (16,250) | |||||
Common Shares issued to retire Debt | |||||||||
in the amount of $27,205 | 49,645 | 50 | 27,815 | 27,865 | |||||
Common Shares issued for services | 1,622,855 | 1,623 | 317,572 | 319,195 | |||||
Common Shares issued for business | |||||||||
acquisition including purchase of | 8,366,378 | 8,366 | 241,634 | 250,000 | |||||
(Negative) Capital | (1,125,661) | (1,125,661) | |||||||
Common Stock Options issued for | |||||||||
services | 6,300 | 6,300 | |||||||
Net (Loss) |
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| (366,913) | (366,913) | ||||
Balance December 31, 2003 | 11,374,456 | 11,374 | 496,196 | (1,617,996) | (1,110,426) | ||||
Common Shares issued for services | |||||||||
and debt financing | 925,500 | 926 | 280,250 | 281,176 | |||||
Common Shares issued to retire Debt | |||||||||
and interest of $39,034. | 39,309 | 39 | 38,995 | 39,034 | |||||
Common Shares issued for cash | 66,667 | 67 | 16,600 | 16,667 | |||||
Common Stock Options issued for | |||||||||
services | 6,000 | 6,000 | |||||||
Net (Loss) |
|
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| (877,527) | (877,527) | ||||
Balance September 30, 2004 | 12,405,932 | $ 12,406 | $ 838,041 | $ (2,495,523) | $ (1,645,076) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements |
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Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||
September 30, | September 30, | ||||
2004 | 2003 | ||||
Operating Activities | |||||
Net (Loss) | $ (877,527) | $ (152,358) | |||
Significant Non-Cash Transactions: | |||||
Common Share Options issued for service | 6,000 | ||||
Shares issued for services rendered. | 281,176 | 153,500 | |||
Shares issued to retire debt and interest. | 39,034 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets. | 15,072 | ||||
Depreciation Expense. | 11,835 | ||||
Notes Payable | |||||
Original Issue Discount | (77,724) | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||
Inventory | 9,440 | ||||
Accounts Receivable | (59,353) | (2,300) | |||
Prepaid Expense | (36,437) | (378) | |||
Accrued Interest Payable | 11,452 | 12,188 | |||
Accounts Payable | 64,906 | (21,269) | |||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | (612,126) | (10,617) | |||
Investing Activities | |||||
Purchase of Patents and Software | (72,438) | ||||
Purchase of Equipment | (9,969) |
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Net Cash (Used) by Investing Activities | (82,407) |
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Financing Activities | |||||
Proceeds Received from sale of stock | 16,667 | ||||
Customer Deposits | 7,761 | ||||
Cancellation of indebtedness | 10,000 | ||||
Principle Received on convertible debentures | 712,391 |
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Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 736,819 | 10,000 | |||
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash | 42,286 | (617) | |||
Cash, Beginning of Period | 412 | 617 | |||
Cash, End of Period | $ 42,698 | $ - | |||
Significant Non-Cash Transactions: | |||||
For the nine Months ended September 30, 2004 Common Shares issued included 925,500 shares for services rendered valued at $281,176; 39,309 shares to retire $39,034 debt and associated interest; 66,667 shares for $16,667 Cash and the issue of 300,000 Common Share Options, valued at $6,000. | |||||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2003 issued 455,800 common shares for services valued at $153,500. | |||||
Supplemental Information: | |||||
Interest Expenses is: | $ 113,732 | $ 12,188 | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements |
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Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2004 and December 31,2003
Note 1. THE COMPANY AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Company
Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation (Company), was originally organized on November 23, 1993 as Amexan, Inc., and then on June 1, 1998 the name was changed to Nostalgia Motorcars, Inc. On June 11, 2002, the Company changed its name to Elution Technologies, Inc., and on June 4, 2003, it changed its name to Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
On June 11, 2002, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Elution Technologies, Inc., a private Arizona corporation (Elution Arizona). The Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Elution Arizona in exchange for an equal number of shares of Common Stock of the Company. The proposed merger was formally terminated on April 25, 2003 with approval of the Directors of both companies.
On November 7, 2003, the Company acquired Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc. (Envirotech), a private Arizona corporation, as a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition was accounted for using purchase accounting. The purchase was made in a one-for-one stock exchange of 8,366,778 shares of the Companys common stock for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Envirotech. For more details of this acquisition see Note 2.
Envirotech was organized December 9, 1998 and has a limited history of operations. The initial period of its existence involved research and development of a line of electronic, tankless water heaters. The first sales of its products occurred in calendar year 2000.
With the acquisition of Envirotech, the Company is in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing several models of an electronic, tankless water heaters.
During January 2004 the Company organized ION Tankless, Inc. an Arizona Corporation as a wholly owned subsidiary. ION is organized to do research, development and marketing of new tankless technologies.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the company will continue as a going concern. The Company has experienced losses since inception. This raises substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and the disclosure of contingent amounts in the Companys financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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The accompanying balance sheets of September 30, 2004, and December 31, 2003, and the related statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 consolidate the activity of the Company for all reported periods with the activity of its subsidiary Envirotech from the date of purchase, November 7, 2003, to September 30, 2004 and its subsidiary ION from inception (January 2004) to September 30, 2004.
Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Companys financial instruments, consisting of cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and accrued interest payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying value of convertible debt approximates fair value as the related interest rate is variable and approximates market rates. Unless otherwise noted, it is managements opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Research and Development
In the past the Company expensed product research and development costs as they were incurred. The Company had one product with variations in capacity based on the flow of electricity. With the organization of its new subsidiary ION, the Company has capitalized research and development costs incurred in developing additional products based on new technology.
Marketing Strategy
The Company sells directly to individuals through the Internet, through distributorships, and through high volume retailers. The Company periodically advertises on cable television stations, trade shows and trade magazines and maintains an extensive website.
Revenue Recognition
The Company usually sells its units through credit card sales to individuals and normally does not maintain receivables. However, the Company does sell on credit to distributors. Credit card sales are recognized upon shipment of the product to the customer. All shipments are FOB shipping point. Sales to distributorships are sold FOB shipping point with 30-day terms on receivables.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable is recorded when an order is received from a distributor. An allowance for doubtful accounts was set up based on the actual rate of uncollected accounts. Net accounts receivable is as follows:
Accounts Receivable
$63,490
Employee Advances
91,402
Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
(6,956)
Net Accounts Receivable
$118,079
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Advertising
Advertising expense included the cost of sales brochures, print advertising in trade publications, displays at trade shows and maintenance of an Internet site. Advertising is expensed when incurred. Advertising expense for the nine months ending September 30, 2004 and September 30, 2003, $10,471 and $0.00 respectively.
Inventory
The Company contracts with a third party to manufacture the units and is not billed for nor obligated for any work-in-process. The Company only supplies certain parts and materials and is then billed for completed products. Parts and material inventory is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value.
Equipment
Equipment is depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, which range from two to seven years. Fixed assets consist of the following:
9/30/04
12/31/03
Tooling, machinery, furniture
and fixtures
$192,861
$181,358
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(121,400)
(108,031)
Total
$71,461
$73,327
Patents
Patent and software costs include direct costs of obtaining patents. Costs for new patents are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful lives of seventeen years and software over five years.
9/30/04
12/31/03
Patents and heater software
$204,712
$132,274
Accumulated Amortization
(83,882)
(68,811)
Net Patents and Heater Software
$120,830
$63,463
Earnings per Share
The basic (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Companys net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the year.
The Company has no potentially dilutive securities outstanding at the end of the statement periods. Therefore, the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are presented on the face of the statement of operations. The warrants and convertible debt are all anti-dilutive.
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Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock based compensation based upon provisions in SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. In this statement stock based compensation is divided into two general categories, based upon who the stock receiver is, namely: employees/directors and non-employees/directors. The employees/directors category is further divided based upon the particular stock issuance plan, namely compensatory and non-compensatory. The employee/directors non-compensatory securities are recorded at the sales price when the stock is sold. The compensatory stock is calculated and recorded at the securities fair value at the time the stock is given. SFAS 123 also provides that stock compensation paid to non-employees be recorded with a value which is based upon the fair value of the services rendered or the value of the stock given, whichever is more reliable. The common stock paid to non-employees was valued at the value of the services rendered.
Warranty and Right of Return
Upon the sale of a system, the Company gives a 30-day money back guarantee less a 6% restocking charge. After the 30 days the Company gives an additional five years warranty on replacement of parts. The tank chamber is warranted not to leak for 20 years.
Note 2.
ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY
On November 7, 2003, the Company acquired Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc. a private Arizona corporation (Envirotech), as a wholly owned subsidiary. The purchase was made in a one-for-one stock exchange of 8,366,778 shares of the Companys common stock for all of the issued and outstanding shares of Envirotech.
At the time of purchase the balance sheet of Envirotech was as follows:
Total Assets
$ 328,900
Liabilities
1,451,561
Stockholders (Negative) Equity
(1,125,661)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity
$ 328,900
Per the purchase agreement Tankless acquired goodwill/client files valued at $250,000 and the negative equity of $1,125,661.
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Note 3.
NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS:
Notes payable and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
9/30/04
12/31/03
Convertible Notes, Unsecured, Matured March
2001 bear 12.5% Interest, principle and interest
convertible into one common share and one
warrant at 75% of the average closing price over
the 10-day period prior to conversion. Warrants
are exercisable on the same basis, notes have not
been converted and are in default.
$100,000
$100,000
Convertible Note, Unsecured, Matured October
2002 bear 12.5% Interest, principle and interest
convertible into one common share and one
warrant at 75% of the average closing price over
the 10-day period prior to conversion. Note
has been converted.
30,000
Promissory Notes, Unsecured, Mature March
2005, bear 10% Interest
550,000
Capital Lease Purchase Note
16% Interest, Payable Monthly
1,097
9/30/04
12/31/03
Demand Note
No Interest, Payable Monthly
54,336
54,336
Demand Note
Per Share, 6% Interest
35,000
35,000
Demand Note with Attorneys
6% Interest, Secured by all
Assets of Subsidiary - Envirotech
144,810
82,653
Demand Note, Repurchase Distributorship
Territory, 7% Interest
519,074
520,500
Demand Note
10% Interest, Payable Quarterly
42,215
41,113
Demand Note
10% Interest, Payable Monthly
131,655
Demand Note
10% Interest, Payable Monthly
11,880
_11,880
Total Notes Payable
$1,588,970
$876,579
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Note 4.
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
As of September 30, 2004, the Company has 100,000,000 shares of common stock authorized at a par value of $0.001. On September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 common stock issued and outstanding were 12,405,932 and 11,374,456 shares respectively.
On December 31, 2003 there were 66,667 share purchase warrants outstanding entitling the holders the right to purchase one common share for each warrant held at $0.75 per share. These warrants expire in October 2005.
In connection with the acquisition of Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., the Company issued an Option to one of the principal shareholders of Envirotech granting that individual the right to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.55 per share. This option expires in October 2004 and was booked at a value of $6,300 using the Black-Scholes model.
On July 25, 2002, the Company adopted an employee stock incentive plan setting aside 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock for issuance to officers, employees, directors and consultants for services rendered or to be rendered. The proposed maximum offering price of such shares is $1.00 per share.
A compensation committee appointed by the Board of Directors who shall have the right to grant awards or stock options administers the plan.
On October 15, 2002, the Company filed a Registration on Form S-8 with the Securities Exchange Commission covering the 1,000,000 shares provided by this plan, at a maximum offering price of $1.00 per share.
As of December 31, 2002, 540,000 shares of common stock have been issued at $0.10 per share under this plan leaving a balance of 460,000 shares available under the plan.
On August 19, 2003, the Company adopted an employee stock incentive plan setting aside 960,000 shares of the Companys common stock for issuance to officers, employees, directors and consultants for services rendered or to be rendered. The proposed maximum offering price of such shares is $1.00 per share.
A compensation committee appointed by the Board of Directors who shall have the right to grant awards or stock options administers the plan.
On September 12, 2003, the Company filed a Registration on Form S-8 with the Securities Exchange Commission covering the 960,000 shares provided by this plan, at a maximum offering price of $1.00 per share.
From the date of adoption of the Plan to November 7, 2003, the Company issued all of the shares covered by this Plan.
On December 1, 2003, the Company adopted an employee stock incentive plan setting aside 165,000 shares of the Companys common stock for issuance to officers, employees, directors and consultants for services rendered or to be rendered. The proposed maximum offering price of such shares is $1.00 per share.
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A compensation committee appointed by the Board of Directors who shall have the right to grant awards or stock options administers the plan.
On December 19, 2003, the Company filed a Registration on Form S-8 with the Securities Exchange Commission covering the 165,000 shares provided by this plan, at a maximum offering price of $1.00 per share.
As of September 30, 2004, the Company has issued all of the shares covered by the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan adopted by the Company on December 1, 2003
The Company was initially capitalized November 30, 1993 with the issue of 500,000 shares for $5,000 afterward, 3,136,655 common shares were issued for services valued at $1,88,371; 231,454 common shares were issued to retire $478,005 of debt; 671,445 common shares were sold for $118,667; and 8,366,378 common shares were issued for a business acquisition valued at $250,000 plus negative capital of $1,125,661.
Note 5.
INCOME TAXES:
The Company provides for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the use of an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect currently.
SFAS No. 109 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the Companys opinion, it is uncertain whether they will generate sufficient taxable income in the future to fully utilize the net deferred tax asset. Accordingly, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been recorded. The total deferred tax asset is $359,909, as of 11/07/03, which is calculated by multiplying a 22% estimated tax rate by the cumulative NOL of $1,635,951. The total valuation allowance is a comparable $359,909.
12/31/03
12/31/02
12/31/01
Deferred Tax Asset
$79,335
$253,976
$26,598
Valuation Allowance
(79,335)
(253,976)
(26,598)
Current Taxes Payable
0.00
0.00
0.00
Income Tax Expense
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Below is a chart showing the estimated federal net operating losses and the years in which they will expire.
Year
Amount
Expiration
2001
120,900
2021
2002
1,154,438
2022
2003
120,900
2023
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Note 6.
LEASES AND OTHER COMMITMENTS:
The office rent is month to month. The numbers shown below assume that the Company will remain in its current office space.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Office Lease
$25,435
$25,435
$25,435
$25,435
$25,435
Note 7.
GOING CONCERN
Listed below are some of the challenges which the Company is facing, and why these raise a question as to the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Also described are managements plans to turn the Company around.
Companys Challenges
The Company has a substantial deficit in retained earnings from losses for the previous years. Its subsidiary, Envirotech has not been able to generate enough sales to cover annual expenses and has survived only by raising funds. The Company must continue to raise funds in the near future to survive. Management has been successful in the past in raising these funds. There is no assurance that management can continue to find investors to cover the losses generated.
Managements Plans
Management feels that the trends are encouraging because its subsidiary has increased sales each year of operation. Advertising will continue through the printed media, cable television and the Internet. As new homebuilders become aware of the product it will be included in original house plans. Management has placed the unit in large retail stores which is driving much of the upward sales trend.
On February 1, 2004, the company initiated its management transition plan as a result of its acquisition of its subsidiary Envirotech. The Company entered into several consulting agreements to assist in day-to-day operations and provide financial, management and other consulting services to the Company and its subsidiaries. These persons will serve as part of the management team during the periods of their engagement and will perform a variety of services to include:
1.
The evaluation of potential business opportunities
2.
The business operations and management
3.
The development of business strategies
4.
Raising public and private capital
Pursuant to these agreements, the company has committed to pay consulting fees totaling $20,000 per month for a period of four months and $7,500 per month for the subsequent eight months. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue 700,000 shares of common stock and has granted options to purchase an additional 600,000 shares at a price of $0.50 per share at any time prior to February 1, 2009. All stock issued or to be issued is subject to the limitations imposed by Rule 144. Management believes these individuals and entities are crucial to the future of the Company and that the consideration paid for their services is fair and reasonable.
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Note 8.
PENDING LITIGATION
The Companys subsidiary Envirotech is currently a defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit. Management feels that this action is baseless and that the Company will prevail. No contingent liability has been recorded nor contemplated at this point.
Envirotech has also been named in two separate lawsuits for unpaid legal and consulting fees totaling $155,500. Envirotech believes it has meritorious defenses to each of these suits and has engaged legal counsel to defend it. Any settlements of these suits will be reflected as a charge in the year of the settlement.
Note 9.
THE EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Below is a listing of the most recent accounting standards SFAS 146-150 and their effect on the Company.
SFAS 146
Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
This statement requires companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities, other than SFAS 143 costs, when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. Examples of these costs are lease termination costs, employee severance costs associated with restructuring, discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. This statement is effective after December 15, 2002.
SFAS 147
Acquisitions of Certain Financial Institutions an amendment of FASB Statement No. 72 and 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9.
This statement makes the acquisition of financial institutions come under the statements 141 and 142 instead of statement 72, 144 and FASB Interpretation No. 9. This statement is applicable for acquisition on or after October 1, 2002.
SFAS 148
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure
Amends FASB 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for an entity that voluntarily changes to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.
SFAS 149
Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
This Statement amends and clarifies financial accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging activities under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
SFAS 150
Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity
This statement requires that such instruments be classified as liabilities in the balance sheet. SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003.
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Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46)
Effective January 31, 2003, The Financial Accounting Standards Board requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a continuing financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The Company has not invested in any such entities, and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future.
The adoption of these new Statements is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys current financial position, results or operations, or cash flows.
Note 10.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On August 6, 2004, Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Phoenix, Arizona. Envirotech was acquired by the Company in November 2003 in a stock-for-stock, one-for-one transaction, and has been held and operated by the Registrant as an operating subsidiary. With the exception of a guarantee to one critical supplier in the current amount of approximately $42,500, the Registrant has not assumed any liability for the obligations of Envirotech. As of the date of the filing of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition, Envirotech had liabilities of approximately $1.6 million. Several creditors not related to the supply of parts or the assembly of products have obtained judgments against Envirotech and an action was pending in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, alleging patent infringement. The filing of the Bankruptcy Petition has stayed all creditors and suits.
On August 13, 2004, the Company filed a verified complaint in the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona against certain key individuals who were principles of Envirotech prior to its acquisition. The action alleges against various defendants, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Fraud and Intentional Misrepresentation, Conspiracy to Defraud, Arizona Securities Fraud, Federal Securities Fraud, Negligent Misrepresentation, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Information, Conversion/Embezzlement, Intentional Interference with Business Relations and Prospective Economic Advantage, Unjust Enrichment, and Promissory Estoppel. The Company is seeking relief, which includes, but is not limited to, Damages, Constructive Trust, Rescission and Injunctive Relief.
On August 16, 2004, the Company began efforts to complete $500,000 private placement financing to accredited investors. The investor receives a one-year debenture with an interest rate of 10% per year, payable, quarterly. Additionally, the investor receives one (1) share of the Companys restricted common stock for each Two Dollars ($2.00) of debentures purchased. As of August 16, 2004, the amount of debentures sold and paid for is $45,000. The Company expects to complete the financing by October 31, 2004.
The Company will use this $500,000 financing, after expenses and commissions, to complete research and development on new products and for working capital purposes.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.
The following Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in this Form 10-QSB and the Registrant's annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003.
(a)
Plan of Operation.
Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Company"), was originally organized on November 23, 1993 as Amexan, Inc.; the name was changed on June 1, 1998 to Nostalgia Motorcars, Inc. Prior to the name change, Amexan was an inactive company from the date of incorporation. On June 11, 2002, the Company changed its name to Envirotech Technologies, Inc., and on June 4, 2003, it changed its name to Tankless Systems Worldwide, Inc.
On March 31, 2003, the Company entered into an Agreement of Share Exchange and Plan of Reorganization with Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., a private Arizona corporation (Envirotech) pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Envirotech in exchange for an equal number of shares of Common Stock of the Company (the Envirotech Agreement). Following the due diligence permitted by the agreement, the parties cancelled that agreement and on November 4, 2003, entered into a new agreement pursuant to which the Company proposed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Envirotech by issuing the equivalent amount of the Companys common stock. As of the close of business on November 7, 2003, Tankless issued 8,366,778 shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value, in a one-for-one stock exchange. Subsequently, Envirotech is held and operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tankless.
Envirotech was organized December 9, 1998 and has a limited history of operations. The initial period of its existence involved research and development of a line of electronic, tankless water heaters. The first sales of its products occurred in calendar year 2000. Audited financial statements for Envirotech at the date of acquisition, November 7, 2003, and the period then ending, indicate cumulative losses of $4,043,572, $489,658 of which is attributable to a repurchase of a distributorship in a major market where Envirotech believed the distributor was not performing well as the market would justify.
As a result of the completion of the acquisition of Envirotech, the Company is in the business of designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing several models of an electronic, tankless water heater. The water heater is small, easy to install and supplies endless amounts of hot water with energy savings. The unit is a microprocessor controlled electric water heater contained in a compact unit (13.5 (W) x 16 (H) x (3.5 D), eliminating the space demands of conventional water heaters. It incorporates automatic, precise temperature controls. It saves energy, space, and water and is suitable to all areas of the U.S. and worldwide.
On January 14, 2004, the Company issued a Private Placement Memorandum for the sale of $500,000 in 10% senior notes due one year from date of issue and 250,000 shares of common stock. The proceeds from this Offering, less the expense of the Offering, were intended to be used to pursue research and development of new products, proceed with marketing, manufacturing and sales of existing products through Envirotech, hire additional personnel as needed, and to establish a working capital reserve. The Offering was successfully completed and closed on May 20, 2004. As planned, the Company formed a new subsidiary, ION Tankless, Inc., through which it is presently conducting research and development for new products.
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On June 3 and June 15, 2004, the Company issued Private Placement Memorandums for the sale of $500,000 and $50,000, respectively, in 10% senior notes due one year from date of issue and 250,000 and 25,000 shares of common stock, respectively. The proceeds from these Offerings, less the expense of the Offerings, are intended to be used to pursue research and development of new products, proceed with marketing, manufacturing and sales of existing products through Envirotech, hire additional personnel as needed. The $50,000 Offering was successfully completed and closed on May 29, 2004. The $500,000 Offering remains open and $300,000 has been raised. Management anticipates that the $500,000 Offering will be successfully completed by December 15, 2004.
Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has been named as a Defendant in a law suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Texas (Civil Action No. H-02-4782, David Seitz and Microtherm, Inc., vs. Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., and Envirotech of Texas, Inc.). The Company is not affiliated with Envirotech of Texas, Inc. The suit alleges that Envirotech has infringed upon patent rights of others and seeks damages and an order to cease and desist. Envirotech has engaged counsel to represent it in the matter. Management believes the suit is without merit and that Envirotech will prevail in the matter. Nonetheless, the Company must contend with the allegation and the outcome remains unknown. No contingent liability has been recorded nor contemplated at this point.
Subsequent to December 31, 2003, one of the Companys subsidiaries, Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., has been named in three separate law suits for unpaid legal and consulting fees totaling $268,000. On April 14, 2004, Envirotech settled one of these suits claiming fees of $112,500. In connection with that settlement, Envirotech reimbursed the plaintiff for alleged out-of-pocket expenses and the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock, restricted under Rule 144, to the plaintiff on the basis of a loan from the Company to Envirotech. In the other two suits, judgments have been granted in the aggregate amount of approximately $155,500. The settlement, and any settlements of the other suits, will be reflected as a charge in the year of the settlement.
On August 6, 2004, Envirotech filed a Voluntary Petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Phoenix, Arizona. The filing of this Petition with the Bankruptcy Court has stayed all existing litigation, judgments and efforts to collect on the judgments. Envirotech was acquired by the Company in November 2003 in a stock-for-stock transaction and has been held and operated by the Company as an operating subsidiary. With the exception of a guarantee to one critical supplier in the current amount of approximately $42,500, the Company has not assumed any liability for the obligations of Envirotech. As of the date of the filing of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition, Envirotech had liabilities of approximately $1.6 million. Several creditors, not related to the supply of parts or the assembly of products, have obtained judgments against Envirotech and an action was pending in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, alleging patent infringement. All claims of creditors, including the above mentioned judgments, and efforts to collect same, together with the litigation pending in the U.S. District Court in Houston, have been stayed during the pendency of the Bankruptcy proceedings.
Management of Envirotech believes that it will be able to prepare a plan of reorganization that will be acceptable to all the creditors of Envirotech. During the pendency of the Bankruptcy proceedings, Envirotech plans to continue manufacturing and selling its popular water heater products.
The filing of the Bankruptcy Petition by Envirotech is not expected to adversely affect the ongoing operations of the Tankless or the Companys Research and Development subsidiary, ION Tankless, Inc.
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As of December 31, 2003, the business office of the Company was located at 7650 E. Evans Rd., Suite C, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260. These offices are leased by Envirotech pursuant to an amended lease agreement which expires on June 30, 2005. Envirotech has an optional to extend the lease an additional one year period expiring on June 30, 2006, upon notice to landlord on or before March 31, 2005. Prior to removal of the offices of the Company to the above location, the Company occupied space at 2920 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 150, Phoenix, Arizona 85016. These offices were leased by an unrelated party, subleased to Messrs. Thomas and David Kreitzer and made available by them to the Company on a month-by-month basis at no cost. The Company's fiscal year ends on December 31. At September 30, 2004, the Company had two part time employees (Thomas Kreitzer and David Kreitzer) both of whom served at nominal compensation and Envirotech, its subsidiary, had six full-time employees. The Company anticipates adding several full time employees in the near future in management and for administrative and technical support.
The foregoing Plan of Operation may contains "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding, among other items, the Registrant's business strategies, continued growth in the Registrant's markets, projections, and anticipated trends in the Registrant's business and the industry in which it operates. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate, "intends," "forecast," "project," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the Registrant's expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Registrant's control. The Registrant cautions that these statements are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements, including, among others, the following: reduced or lack of increase in demand for the Registrant's products, competitive pricing pressures and the level of expenses incurred in the Registrant's operations. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained herein will in fact transpire or prove to be accurate. The Registrant disclaims any intent or obligation to update "forward looking statements."
(b) Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2004 the Company had established source of revenue from sales of water heater units. Nonetheless, it has a negative working capital of $2,094,880 and has accumulated losses of $2,495,523. Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a going concern.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (the Certifying Officer) is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company. The Certifying Officer has designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information is made known to him, particularly during the period in which this report was prepared. The Certifying Officer has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and believes that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective based on the required evaluation. During the period covered by this report, there were no changes in internal controls that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Registrant is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a law firm that formerly represented the Registrant. The suit claims legal fees owed in the amount of approximately $7,500. The Company disputes this claim and expects to prevail in the matter.
Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc. (Envirotech), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Prior to the acquisition of Envirotech, by the Company, Envirotech was the defendant in a law suit filed by a former distributor alleging a breach of a Distributor Agreement entered into with Envirotech in May, 1998. On August 13, 2003, Envirotech entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release pursuant to which Envirotech agreed to pay the distributor the sum of $520,500 in installments over a period of ten years. The obligations under this Settlement Agreement are secured by a Security Agreement covering all assets of Envirotech except its intellectual properties, as defined therein. As part of the settlement, Envirotech granted the distributor a Stipulated Judgment which was not to be filed of record so long as no default existed. On April 14, 2004, the distributor claimed a breach and filed the Stipulated Judgment. Management believes no default existed to warrant the filing of the judgment.
Envirotech is also the defendant in a suit filed in the U.S. District Court, for the Southern District of Texas, Houston, Texas (Civil Action No. H-02-4782, David Seitz and Microtherm, Inc., vs. Envirotech Systems Worldwide, Inc., and Envirotech of Texas, Inc. The Company is not affiliated with Envirotech of Texas, Inc. The suit alleges that Envirotech has infringed on the patent rights of others and seeks damages and an order to cease and desist. Envirotech has engaged legal counsel to represent it in this matter. Management believes the suit is without merit and that Envirotech will prevail in the matter. Nonetheless, Envirotech must contend with the allegations and the outcome remains unknown. The obligations of Envirotech under this Settlement Agreement remain the sole liability of Envirotech and the parent company, Tankless, has not assumed any portion of such obligations.
Subsequent to December 31, 2003, Envirotech has been named in three separate law suits for unpaid legal and consulting fees totaling $268,000. Envirotech believes it has meritorious defenses to each of these suits and has engaged legal counsel to defend it. On April 14, 2004, Envirotech settled one of these suits claiming fees of $112,500. In connection with that settlement, Envirotech reimbursed the plaintiff for alleged out-of-pocket expenses and the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock, restricted under Rule 144, to the plaintiff on the basis of a loan from the Company to Envirotech. The settlement, and any settlements of the other suits, will be reflected as a charge in the year of the settlement. In the other two suits judgments have been granted in the aggregate amount of approximately $155,500, both of which have been stayed by the bankruptcy filing discussed in the next paragraph.
On August 6, 2004, Envirotech filed a Voluntary Petition for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in Phoenix, Arizona. The filing of this Petition with the Bankruptcy Court has stayed all existing litigation, judgments and efforts to collect on the judgments. Envirotech was acquired by the Company in November 2003 in a stock-for-stock transaction and has been held and operated by the Company as an operating subsidiary. With the exception of a guarantee to one critical supplier in the current amount of approximately $42,500, the Company has not assumed any liability for the obligations of Envirotech. As of the date of the filing of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition, Envirotech had liabilities of approximately $1.6 million. Several creditors, not related to the supply of parts or the assembly of products, have obtained judgments against Envirotech and an action was pending in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, alleging patent infringement. All claims of creditors, including the above mentioned judgments, and efforts to collect same, together with the litigation pending in the U.S. District Court in Houston, have been stayed during the pendency of the Bankruptcy proceedings. Envirotech is in the process of preparing a Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement, both of which it expects to file within the prescribed time period.
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On August 13, 2004, Tankless filed a verified complaint in the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona against Gary Bruce Gordon, Jamie L. Gordon, Steven James Onder, Carol Onder, Andrew Hruska, Roseanne Hruska, Ronald Jay Edwin, a/k/a Ryan Edelstein, Kathleen M. Edwin, and First American Stock Transfer, Inc. Messrs. Gordon, Hruska and Onder were former officers, directors and principal shareholders of Envirotech. The suit alleged, against various defendants, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Fraud and Intentional Misrepresentation, Conspiracy to Defraud, Arizona Securities Fraud, Federal Securities Fraud, Negligent Misrepresentation, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Information, Conversion/Embezzlement, Intentional Interference with Business Relations and Prospective Economic Advantage, Unjust Enrichment, and Promissory Estoppel. The Company is seeking relief which includes, but is not limited to, Damages, Constructive Trust, Rescission and Injunctive Relief. A copy of this Complaint is available upon request made to the Company. Subsequently, the suit has been voluntarily dismissed by the Company to facilitate settlement negotiations with each of the defendant parties. A settlement has been signed with Ronald J. Edwin and Kathleen M. Edwin the terms of which include, among other things, a permanent injunction against Mr. Edwin for the actions alleged. Settlements are anticipated with each of the remaining defendants but in the event such settlements cannot be reached, the Company intends to refile the suit in the Superior Court of Maricopa County, Arizona.
Except as noted above, to the best knowledge of the officers and directors of the Company, neither the Registrant nor its subsidiaries, nor any of their respective officers or directors is a party to any material legal proceeding or litigation.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
(a) During the year ended December 31, 2000, the Company issued five convertible notes payable, totaling $100,000, which matured in March 2001. These notes bear interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum. Each note is subject to automatic conversion at the maturity date. As of the date of this filing, the notes have not yet been converted and are in default.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a)
Exhibits
31.1
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certification Pursuant to U.S.C. 18 Section 1350
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 of the Exchange Act, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized
TANKLESS SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE, INC.
(formerly Elution Technologies, Inc.)
Date: November 22, 2004
By: /s/ Thomas Kreitzer
Thomas Kreitzer,
Chief Executive Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer
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