QS Energy, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 14, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 14, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-14.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Available Information
Current report
The partnership between VIPS and QS Energy has significantly strengthened over the reporting period. This collaboration has advanced to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australia Asia India Business Organization (AAIBO), as disclosed in our December 10, 2024, update, “QS Energy Achieves Phase 4 Milestone with Southeast Asia’s Leading Energy Producer.” Engagements with AAIBO and stakeholders in Malaysia have led to progress toward formalizing a contract. Still, no contract has been entered into between them and the Company.
Current report
Targeted identification of customer groups and collaboration with partners to introduce our technology remain foundational to our business strategy. Concurrently, we have prioritized establishing mutually beneficial commercial terms to ensure project viability for all stakeholders. Customers are expected to benefit from increased oil flow, energy savings, and reduced carbon emissions, tailored to the specifications of their pipeline networks. It is anticipated that QS Energy and VIPS will receive full payment for contract values within 90 days following contract execution. Still, no contracts have been entered into with any such stakeholders or customers.
Current report
QS Energy has collaborated with its manufacturing partners to ensure readiness for anticipated production demands. This proactive approach positions us to efficiently scale operations and support anticipated growth, if we are able to secure contacts for the deployment and use of our AOT products and technology.
Current report
We believe the supply chain is ready for production of our AOT product, if we are able to secure a contract for its deployment. We also believe investments are being made by potential third-party users of our AOT product in technology and data analysis, which we hope will lead to contracts for the deployment and use of our AOT product and technology.
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Previous report
The Company had no revenues in the three month-periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Previous report
Operating expenses were $231,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $164,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $22,000. This is due to increases in non-cash expenses of $4,000 and in cash expenses of $18,000. Specifically, the increase in non-cash expenses is attributable to increases in stock compensation expenses attributable to the fair value of warrants issued as compensation for services of $4,000. The increase in cash expenses is attributable to increases in salaries of $45,000, consulting fees of $13,000, travel expenses of $4,000, public and investor relations of 2,000, office expenses of $1,000, and other expenses of $2,000, offset by decreases in rent and utilities of $3,000, and other expenses of $1,000.
Previous report
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous report
Results of Operations for nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Previous report
Research and development expenses were $143,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $148,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of $5,000. This decrease is attributable to a decrease in prototype product development costs of $5,000.
Previous report
The Company had a net loss of $1,147,000 or $0.00 per share, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $919,000, or $0.00 per share, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023.
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Previous wording
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements, which include statements concerning future revenue sources and concentration, selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses, capital resources, additional financings and additional losses, are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and in the “Risk Factors” that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the information set forth in this Form 10-Q is as of September 30, 2024, and we undertake no duty to update this information.
Current wording
This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such statements, which include statements concerning future revenue sources and concentration, selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses, capital resources, additional financings and additional losses, are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and in the “Risk Factors” that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the information set forth in this Form 10-Q is as of March 31, 2025, and, except as required under applicable rules and regulations, we undertake no duty to update this information.
Previous wording
More information including the Company’s updates, fact sheet, logos and media articles are available at our corporate website, www.qsenergy.com.
Current wording
The Company’s common stock is quoted under the symbol “QSEP” on the Over-the-Counter bulletin board-pink sheets. More information including the Company’s updates, fact sheet, logos and media articles are available at our corporate website, www.qsenergy.com.
Previous wording
QS Energy, Inc. (“QS Energy” or “Company” or “we” or “us” or “our”) develops and seeks to commercialize energy efficiency technologies that assist in meeting increasing global energy demands, improving the economics of oil transport, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Company's intellectual properties include a portfolio of domestic and international patents, a substantial portion of which have been developed in conjunction with and exclusively licensed by us from Temple University of Philadelphia, PA (“Temple”). QS Energy's primary technology (and for now only technology) is called Applied Oil Technology (AOT), a commercial-grade crude oil pipeline transportation flow-assurance product. Engineered specifically to reduce pipeline pressure loss, increase pipeline flow rate and capacity, and reduce shippers’ reliance on diluents and drag reducing agents to meet pipeline maximum viscosity requirements, AOT is a 100% solid-state system that in lab and other tests has shown to reduce crude oil viscosity by applying a high intensity electrical field to crude oil while in transit. AOT technology has shown to deliver reductions in crude oil viscosity and pipeline pressure loss as demonstrated in independent third-party tests performed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the PetroChina Pipeline R&D Center, and ATS RheoSystems, a division of CANNON™, at full-scale test facilities in the U.S. and China, and under commercial operating conditions on one of North America’s largest high-volume crude oil pipelines. Prior testing on a commercial crude oil condensate pipeline demonstrated high correlation between laboratory analysis and full-scale AOT operations under commercial operating conditions with onsite measurements and data collected by the pipeline operator on its supervisory control and data acquisition (“SCADA”) system. The AOT product is still in development and testing and has transitioned from laboratory testing to initial demonstration and continued testing in advance of our goal of seeking commercial acceptance and adoption by the upstream and midstream pipeline marketplace. Such commercial acceptance and adoption have not been achieved. We continue to devote the bulk of our efforts to the promotion, design, testing and the commercial manufacturing and test operations of our crude oil pipeline products in the upstream and midstream energy sector. Our efforts in the foregoing regard have been substantially hampered by our lack of capital. We should be able to continue our efforts to commercialize our AOT product during 2024 only if we are able to raise sufficient capital to do so. We can provide no assurances that we will be able to raise the capital we need to continue our efforts in 2024, or that any such capital will be available to us on acceptable terms and conditions.
Current wording
QS Energy, Inc. (“QS Energy” or “Company” or “we” or “us” or “our”) develops and seeks to commercialize energy efficiency technologies that assist in meeting increasing global energy demands, improving the economics of oil transport, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Company's intellectual properties include a portfolio of domestic and international patents, a substantial portion of which have been developed in conjunction with and exclusively licensed by us from Temple University of Philadelphia, PA (“Temple”). QS Energy's primary technology (and for now only technology) is called Applied Oil Technology (AOT), a commercial-grade crude oil pipeline transportation flow-assurance product. Engineered specifically to reduce pipeline pressure loss, increase pipeline flow rate and capacity, and reduce shippers’ reliance on diluents and drag reducing agents to meet pipeline maximum viscosity requirements, AOT is a 100% solid-state system that in lab and other tests has shown to reduce crude oil viscosity by applying a high intensity electrical field to crude oil while in transit. AOT technology has shown to deliver reductions in crude oil viscosity and pipeline pressure loss as demonstrated in independent third-party tests performed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the PetroChina Pipeline R&D Center, and ATS RheoSystems, a division of CANNON™, at full-scale test facilities in the U.S. and China, and under commercial operating conditions on one of North America’s largest high-volume crude oil pipelines. Prior testing on a commercial crude oil condensate pipeline demonstrated high correlation between laboratory analysis and full-scale AOT operations under commercial operating conditions with onsite measurements and data collected by the pipeline operator on its supervisory control and data acquisition (“SCADA”) system. The AOT product is still in development and testing and has transitioned from laboratory testing to initial demonstration and continued testing in advance of our goal of seeking commercial acceptance and adoption by the upstream and midstream pipeline marketplace. Such commercial acceptance and adoption have not been achieved. We continue to devote the bulk of our efforts to the promotion, design, testing and the commercial manufacturing and test operations of our crude oil AOT pipeline product in the upstream and midstream energy sector. Our efforts in the foregoing regard have been substantially hampered by our lack of capital. We should be able to continue our efforts to commercialize our AOT product during 2025 only if we are able to raise sufficient capital to do so. We can provide no assurances that we will be able to raise the capital we need to continue our efforts in 2025, or that any such capital will be available to us on acceptable terms and conditions.
Previous wording
Our Company was incorporated on February 18, 1998, as a Nevada Corporation under the name Mandalay Capital Corporation. The Company changed its name to Save the World Air, Inc. on February 11, 1999. Effective August 11, 2015, the Company changed its name to QS Energy, Inc. The name change was affected through a short-form merger pursuant to Section 92A.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Additionally, QS Energy Pool, Inc., a California corporation, was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on July 6, 2015 to serve as a vehicle for the Company to explore, review and consider acquisition opportunities. To date, QS Energy Pool has not entered into any acquisition transaction. However, the Company will still consider entering into potential beneficial acquisitions. The Company is considering dissolving QS Energy Pool to reduce costs associated with operating this subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is quoted under the symbol “QSEP” on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (Pink Sheets).
Current wording
Our Company was incorporated on February 18, 1998, as a Nevada Corporation under the name Mandalay Capital Corporation. The Company changed its name to Save the World Air, Inc. on February 11, 1999. Effective August 11, 2015, the Company changed its name to QS Energy, Inc. The name change was affected through a short-form merger pursuant to Section 92A.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Additionally, QS Energy Pool, Inc., a California corporation, was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company on July 6, 2015 to serve as a vehicle for the Company to explore, review and consider acquisition opportunities. To date, QS Energy Pool has not entered into any acquisition transaction. However, the Company will still consider, if appropriate to do so, and subject to the availability of adequate and acceptable capital and financing, entering into potential beneficial acquisitions. The Company is considering dissolving QS Energy Pool to reduce costs associated with operating this subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is quoted under the symbol “QSEP” on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (Pink Sheets).
Previous wording
A history of important events associated with our efforts to develop and commercialize our AOT technology is as follows: Since 2011, the Company transitioned from prototype testing of its AOT technology at the U.S. Department of Energy Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center, Midwest, Wyoming (“RMOTC”), to the design and production of full-scale commercial prototype units. The Company worked in a collaborative engineering environment with multiple energy industry companies to refine the AOT Midstream commercial design to comply with the stringent standards and qualification processes as dictated by independent engineering audit groups and North American industry regulatory bodies. In May 2013, the Company’s first commercial prototype unit known as AOT Midstream, was completed.
Current wording
Since 2011, the Company transitioned from prototype testing of its AOT technology at the U.S. Department of Energy Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center, Midwest, Wyoming (“RMOTC”), to the design and production of full-scale commercial prototype units. The Company worked in a collaborative engineering environment with multiple energy industry companies to refine the AOT Midstream commercial design to comply with the stringent standards and qualification processes as dictated by independent engineering audit groups and North American industry regulatory bodies. In May 2013, the Company’s first commercial prototype unit known as AOT Midstream, was completed.
Previous wording
During the third quarter of 2016, the Company developed an onsite testing program to demonstrate AOT viscosity reduction at prospective customer sites. This program utilized a laboratory-scale AOT device designed and developed by the Company and tested at the Southern Research Institute. Under this program, Company engineers set up a temporary lab at the customer’s site to test a full range of crude oils. Fees charged for providing this service were dependent on scope of services, crude oil sample to be tested, and onsite time requirements. In the fourth quarter 2016, the Company entered a contract to provide these onsite testing services to a North American oil producer and pipeline operator over a one-week period in early 2017 at a fixed price of $50,000. This test was performed in January 2017; data analysis and final report was completed in March 2017. Test results demonstrated viscosity reduction under limited laboratory conditions. The oil producer requested access to observe a full-scale demonstration facility and view operating data when they become available.
Current wording
During the third quarter of 2016, the Company developed an onsite testing program to demonstrate AOT viscosity reduction at prospective customer sites. This program utilized a laboratory-scale AOT device designed and developed by the Company and tested at the Southern Research Institute. Under this program, Company engineers set up a temporary lab at the customer’s site to test a full range of crude oils. Fees charged for providing this service were dependent on scope of services, crude oil sample to be tested, and onsite time requirements. In the fourth quarter 2016, the Company entered a contract to provide these onsite testing services to a North American oil producer and pipeline operator over a one-week period in early 2017 at a fixed price of $50,000. This test was performed in January 2017; data analysis and a final report were completed in March 2017. Test results demonstrated viscosity reduction under limited laboratory conditions. The oil producer requested access to observe a full-scale demonstration facility and view operating data when they become available.
Previous wording
In 2014, the Company began development of a new suite of products based around the new electrical heat system which reduces oil viscosity through a process known as joule heat (“Joule Heat”). The Company built and tested its first Joule Heat prototype in June 2015. The system was operational; however, changes to the prototype configuration would be required to determine commercial effectiveness of this unit. In December 2015, we suspended Joule Heat development activities to focus Company resources on finalizing commercial development of the AOT. We may resume Joule Heat development in the future depending on the availability of sufficient capital and other resources.
Current wording
Separately, in 2014, the Company began development of a new suite of products based around the new electrical heat system which reduces oil viscosity through a process known as joule heat (“Joule Heat”). The Company built and tested its first Joule Heat prototype in June 2015. The system was operational; however, changes to the prototype configuration would be required to determine commercial effectiveness of this unit. In December 2015, we suspended Joule Heat development activities to focus Company resources on finalizing commercial development of the AOT. We may resume Joule Heat development in the future depending on the availability of sufficient capital and other resources.
Previous wording
In July 2017, the Company filed for trademark protection for the word “eDiluent” in advance of rolling out a new marketing and revenue strategy based on the concept of using AOT to reduce pipeline dependence upon diluent to reduce viscosity of crude oils. A primary function of AOT is to reduce viscosity by means of its solid-state electronics technology, in essence providing an electronic form of diluent, or “eDiluent”. Subject to successful testing of our AOT technology and sufficient the availability of operating capital, the Company plans to market and sell a value-added service under the name eDiluent, designed to be upsold by the Company’s midstream pipeline customers in an effort to provide the Company with long-term recurring revenues.
Current wording
Also, in July 2017, the Company filed for trademark protection for the word “eDiluent” in advance of rolling out a new marketing and revenue strategy based on the concept of using AOT to reduce pipeline dependence upon diluent to reduce viscosity of crude oils. A primary function of AOT is to reduce viscosity by means of its solid-state electronics technology, in essence providing an electronic form of diluent, or “eDiluent”. Subject to successful testing of our AOT technology and sufficient availability of operating capital, the Company plans to market and sell a value-added service under the name eDiluent, designed to be upsold by the Company’s midstream pipeline customers in an effort to provide the Company with long-term recurring revenues.
Previous wording
When the repaired power supply was installed in late August 2019, the system operated as expected, and limited testing was performed at that time. Results of this limited testing were consistent with laboratory tests performed to date. As expected, the repaired power supply was not capable of providing sufficient power to fully treat the crude oil under commercial operating conditions. Based on results of this limited testing, Company engineers completed designs and began implementation of modifications to the AOT internal grid pack assembly.
Current wording
When the repaired power supply was installed in late August 2019, the system operated as expected, and limited testing was performed at that time. Results of this limited testing were consistent with laboratory tests performed to date. But, as expected, the repaired power supply was not capable of providing sufficient power to fully treat the crude oil under commercial operating conditions. Based on results of this limited testing, Company engineers completed designs and began implementation of modifications to the AOT internal grid pack assembly.
Previous wording
Since reporting our findings on October 7, 2021, we have been able to positively confirm and correct 80% of what we have determined thus far to be the necessary improvements for a reliable and field worthy AOT. Based on the results of the recent component testing, we were able to rework the original grid pack, achieve high voltage in air and oil to verify that the individual components worked when assembled.
Current wording
Since reporting our findings on October 7, 2021, we have been able to positively confirm and correct approximately 80% of what we have determined thus far to be the necessary improvements for a reliable and field worthy AOT. Based on the results of the recent component testing, we were able to rework the original grid pack, achieve high voltage in air and oil to verify that the individual components worked when assembled.
Previous wording
Once all the parts were delivered for a full AOT, we assembled the stack and installed the stack into the vessel. The vessel was filled with oil and tested. We were able to apply full voltage of 40.1kV to the AOT. We believe the AOT is now ready to test with customer oil and be deployed back into the field.
Current wording
Once all the parts were delivered for a full AOT, we assembled the stack and installed the stack into the vessel. The vessel was filled with oil and tested. We were able to apply full voltage of 40.1kV to the AOT. We believed at the time that the AOT would be ready to test with customer oil and be deployed back into the field. No testing or deployment has yet to occur.
Previous wording
In our ongoing effort to commercialize our AOT technology, as announced in our press release of June 12, 2024, we entered into a letter of intent on June 11, 2024, with VIPS Petroleum, LLC (“VIPS”) to collaborate on and outline preliminary terms of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) regarding the commercial deployment of our AOT technology on one or more pipeline networks owned and operated by VIPS’ customer/clients. The MOU was completed and signed with VIPS on September 25, 2024, as reported in our press release of September 26, 2024. We have now entered into a Collaboration Agreement with VIPS as of August 1, 2024 to collaborate with them in facilitating the deployment of our AOT technology and products to VIPS’ customers. We hope to finalize a definitive agreement with a VIPS customer or customers to demonstrate the efficacy of our AOT product within the operating goals and requirements of the customer. If those customers’ goals and requirements are satisfied, we hope next to deploy our AOT product on the customer’s pipeline networks. While we believe we have an opportunity to seek deployment of our AOT product on a VIPS customer’s pipeline network, we can offer no assurances that agreements will be signed with VIPS' customers or that such customers, if any, will approve or seek installation of our AOT product.
Current wording
In our ongoing effort to commercialize our AOT technology, as announced in our press release of June 12, 2024, we entered into a letter of intent on June 11, 2024, with VIPS Petroleum, LLC (“VIPS”) to collaborate on and outline preliminary terms of a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) regarding the commercial deployment of our AOT technology on one or more pipeline networks owned and operated by VIPS’ customer/clients. The MOU was completed and signed with VIPS on September 25, 2024, as reported in our press release of September 26, 2024. We have now entered into a Collaboration Agreement with VIPS as of August 1, 2024 to collaborate with them in facilitating the deployment of our AOT technology and products to VIPS’ customers. We hope to finalize a definitive agreement with a VIPS customer or customers to demonstrate the efficacy of our AOT product within the operating goals and requirements of the customer. If those customers’ goals and requirements are satisfied, we hope next to deploy our AOT product on the customer’s pipeline networks. While we believe we have an opportunity to seek deployment of our AOT product on a VIPS customer’s pipeline network, we can offer no assurances that agreements will be signed with VIPS' customers or that such customers, if any, will approve or seek installation of our AOT product. As of the date of this 10-Q report, we have not entered into any contract, including any customer contract, which would provide for the deployment and use of our AOT products and technology.
Previous wording
Three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Current wording
Results of Operations for Three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
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Operating expenses were $758,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $508,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $250,000. This is due to increases in non-cash expenses of $138,000 and in cash expenses of $67,000. Specifically, the increase in non-cash expenses is attributable to an increase in stock compensation expenses attributable to the fair value of common stock issued for services of $138,000. The increase in cash expense is attributable increases in salaries of $45,000, consulting fees of $35,000, patent expenses of $28,000, public and investor relations of $4,000, legal and accounting of $4,000, rent and utilities of $2,000, insurance of $1,000, corporate expenses of $1,000, and other expenses of $1,000, offset by decreases office expenses of $5,000, depreciation expenses of $2,000, and banking expenses of $2,000.
Current wording
Operating expenses were $9,512,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, compared to $326,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, an increase of $9,186,000. This is due to an increase in non-cash expenses of $8,148,000, and an increase in cash expenses of $1,038,000. Specifically, the increase in non-cash expenses are attributable to an increase in stock compensation expense attributable to vested options and warrants issued as compensation of $4,164,000, options issued for reinstatement of the Company’s Director Compensation Policy of $2,481,000, and common stock issued for services of $1,503,000. The increase in cash expense is attributable to increases in salaries and benefits of $650,000, consulting expenses of $261,000, corporate expenses of $75,000, legal and accounting of $69,000, office expenses of $3,000, public and investor relations of $2,000, bank fees of $1,000, auto expenses of $1,000, travel expenses of $1,000 and other expenses of $1,000, offset by decreases in patent expenses of $25,000, and other expenses of $1,000.
Previous wording
Research and development expenses were $48,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $47,000 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, an increase of $1,000. This increase is attributable to decreases in prototype product development costs of $1,000.
Current wording
Research and development expenses were $47,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, compared to $47,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.
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Other expenses were $86,000 expense for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $90,000 expense for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023, a net decrease in other expenses of $4,000. This decrease is attributable to a decrease in non-cash other expenses of $4,000. The decrease in non-cash other expense is due to a decrease in expense attributable to interest, beneficial conversion factors and warrants associated with convertible notes issued in the amount of $4,000.
Current wording
Other income and expense were $115,000 expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, compared to $76,000 expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, a net increase in other expenses of $39,000. This increase is attributable to an increase in non-cash other expenses of $39,000. The increase in non-cash other expense is due to increases in expense attributable to interest, beneficial conversion factors and warrants associated with convertible notes issued in the amount of $39,000.
Previous wording
The Company had a net loss of $320,000, or $0.00 per share, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $301,000, or $0.00 per share, for the three-month period ended September 30, 2023.
Current wording
The Company had a net loss of $9,674,000, or $0.02 per share, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $449,000, or $0 per share, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.
Previous wording
As reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not yet generated revenues and has incurred recurring net losses. We have incurred negative cash flow from operations since our inception in 1998 and a stockholders’ deficit of $5,552,000 as of September 30, 2024. Our negative operating cash flow for the periods ended September 30, 2024 was funded primarily through issuance of convertible notes and execution of options and warrants to purchase common stock.
Current wording
As reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has not yet generated significant revenues and has incurred recurring net losses. We have incurred negative cash flow from operations since our inception in 1998 and a stockholders’ deficit of $4,347,000 as of March 31, 2025. Our negative operating cash flow for the periods ended March 31, 2025 was funded primarily through issuance of convertible notes and execution of options and warrants to purchase common stock.
Previous wording
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $1,147,000 and a negative cash flow from operations of $589,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024. In addition, as of September 30, 2024, 43 notes payable with an aggregate balance of $2,287,000 and certain obligations to a former officer are past due. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s December 31, 2023 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Current wording
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $9,674,000 and a negative cash flow from operations of $1,156,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. In addition, as of March 31, 2025, 30 notes payable with an aggregate balance of $1,207,000, license agreement payables of 2,492,000 and certain obligations to a former officer are past due. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s December 31, 2024 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Previous wording
At September 30, 2024, we had cash on hand in the amount of $237,000. We will need additional funds to operate our business, including without limitation the expenses we will incur in connection with the license agreements with Temple University; costs associated with product development and commercialization of the AOT and related technologies; costs to manufacture and ship our products; costs to design and implement an effective system of internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures; costs of maintaining our status as a public company by filing periodic reports with the SEC and costs required to protect our intellectual property. In addition, as discussed above, we have substantial contractual commitments, including without limitation salaries to our executive officers pursuant to employment agreements, certain severance payments to a former officer and consulting fees, during the remainder of 2024 and beyond.
Current wording
During the period ended March 31, 2025, we received cash from financing activities of $1,532,000 from the issuance of convertible notes and exercise of warrants and options, and used cash in operating activities of $1,156,000. At March 31, 2025, we had cash on hand in the amount of $526,000. We will need additional funds to operate our business, including without limitation the expenses we will incur in connection with the license agreements with Temple University; costs associated with product development and commercialization of the AOT and related technologies; costs to manufacture and ship our products; costs to design and implement an effective system of internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures; costs of maintaining our status as a public company by filing periodic reports with the SEC and costs required to protect our intellectual property. In addition, as discussed above, we have substantial contractual commitments, including without limitation, certain severance payments to a former officer and consulting fees, during the remainder of 2025 and beyond.
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For details of the licensing agreements with Temple University, see Financial Statements attached hereto, Note 6 (Research and Development).
Current wording
For details of the licensing agreements with Temple University, see Financial Information, Part I, Note 6 (Research and Development) above.
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The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Certain significant estimates were made in connection with preparing our consolidated financial statements as described in Note 2 to Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Current wording
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Certain significant estimates were made in connection with preparing our consolidated financial statements as described in Note 2 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Previous wording
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, during the nine-months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,147,000, used cash in operations of $589,000 and had a stockholders’ deficit of $5,552,000 as of that date. In addition, as of September 30, 2024, 43 notes payable with an aggregate balance of $2,287,000 and certain obligations to a former officer are past due. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Current wording
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, during the three-months ended March 31, 2025, the Company incurred a net loss of $9,674,000, used cash in operations of $1,156,000 and had a stockholders’ deficit of $4,347,000 as of March 31, 2025. In addition, as of March 31, 2025, 30 notes payable with an aggregate balance of $1,207,000, license agreement payables of $2,492,000 and certain obligations to a former officer are past due. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company’s December 31, 2024 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Previous wording
See Footnote 2 in the accompanying financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting policies.
Current wording
See Note 2 in the accompanying financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting policies.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
A history of important events associated with our efforts to develop and commercialize our AOT technology is as follows:
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Other expenses were $246,000 expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to $263,000 expense for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, a net decrease in other expenses of $17,000. This decrease is attributable to a decrease in non-cash other expenses of $17,000. The decrease in non-cash other expense is due to decreases in expense attributable to interest, beneficial conversion factors and warrants associated with convertible notes issued in the amount of $17,000.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
At September 30, 2024, the Company had cash on hand in the amount of $237,000. Management estimates that the current funds on hand will be sufficient to continue operations through December 2024. Management is currently seeking additional funds, primarily through the issuance of debt and equity securities for cash to operate our business, including without limitation the expenses it will incur in connection with the license agreements with Temple; costs associated with product development and commercialization of the AOT technologies; costs to manufacture and ship the products; costs to design and implement an effective system of internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures; costs of maintaining our status as a public company by filing periodic reports with the SEC and costs required to protect our intellectual property. In addition, the Company has substantial contractual commitments, including without limitation salaries to our executive officers pursuant to employment agreements, certain payments to a former officer and consulting fees, during the remainder of 2024 and beyond.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders in case of equity financing.