UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018
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 No. 001-38392
BLINK CHARGING CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
03-0608147
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704
Miami Beach, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
33139-3024
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 521-0200
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
Common Stock Purchase Warrants
Name of each exchange on which registered
The NASDAQ Capital Market
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes [ ] No [X]
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T
(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions
of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
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[X]
Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
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[X]
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial
accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates (17,886,292 shares) computed by reference to the price at which the
common equity was last sold ($5.13) as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2018): $91,654,078.
As of March 25, 2019, the registrant had 26,223,809 outstanding shares of common stock.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
SECURITIES.
ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
SIGNATURES
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-
looking statements present our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or
current facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and include statements regarding, among other things, our projected revenue growth and profitability,
our growth strategies and opportunity, anticipated trends in our market and our anticipated needs for working capital. They are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,”
“will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expects,” “management believes,” “we believe,” “we intend” or the
negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunities, our business and growth strategies, our projected revenue and
expense levels, possible future consolidated results of operations, the adequacy of our available cash resources, our financing plans, our competitive position and the effects of
competition and the projected growth of the industries in which we operate, as well as the following statements:
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according to UBS Evidence Lab, almost one in every sixth car sold in the world will be electric by 2025, global sales of electric vehicles should hit 16.5 million and
make up 16% of all car sales by then;
that the EV charger industry as a whole is undercapitalized to deliver the full potential of the expected EV market growth in the near future;
that we expect to retain our leadership position with new capital;
that we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock;
that we anticipate continuing to expand our revenues by selling our next generation of EV charging equipment, expanding Blink owned and operated charging
equipment, expanding our sales channels, and implementing EV charging station occupancy fees (fees for remaining connected to the charging station beyond an
allotted grace period after charging is completed), subscription plans for our Blink-owned public charging locations, and advertising fees; and
that we are unique in our ability to offer various business models to Property Partners (as defined herein) and leverage our technology to meet the needs of both
Property Partners and EV drivers.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results and events anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but
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changes in the market acceptance of our products and services;
increased levels of competition;
changes in political, economic or regulatory conditions generally and in the markets in which we operate;
our relationships with our key customers;
adverse conditions in the industries in which our customers operate;
our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees;
our ability to quickly and effectively respond to new technological developments;
our ability to protect our trade secrets or other proprietary rights, operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others and prevent others from infringing
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other risks, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of this Report.
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We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all of those risks, nor can
we assess the impact of all of those risks on our business or the extent to which any factor may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-
looking statement. The forward-looking statements in this Report are based on assumptions management believes are reasonable. However, due to the uncertainties associated
with forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they
are made.
Certain of the market data and other statistical information contained in this Report are based on information from independent industry organizations and other third-
party sources, including industry publications, surveys and forecasts. Some market data and statistical information contained in this Report are also based on management’s
estimates and calculations, which are derived from our review and interpretation of the independent sources listed above, our internal research and our knowledge of the EV
industry. While we believe such information is reliable, we have not independently verified any third-party information and our internal data has not been verified by any
independent source.
From time to time, forward-looking statements also are included in our other periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, in our press releases, in our presentations, on
our website and in other materials released to the public. Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in this Report and in any other reports or public statements made
by us are not guarantees of future performance and may turn out to be inaccurate. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions
and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ
materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-
looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Report. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in
this Report and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Report.
Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.
For discussion of factors that we believe could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results see “Item 1A — Risk Factors” below.
In this Report, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, “Blink,” “we,” “us” or “our” refer to Blink Charging Co., a Nevada corporation, and its
consolidated subsidiaries.
The mark “Blink” is our registered trademark in the United States and, in the name of Ecotality, Inc. (whose assets we acquired in October 2013), in Australia, China,
Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, and is a trademark registered in the
European Union under the Madrid Protocol. We have registered other trademarks and also use certain trademarks, trade names, and logos that have not been registered. We
claim common law rights to these unregistered trademarks, trade names and logos.
Our 1-for-50 reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”) was effected on August 29, 2017. All share and per share
information in this Report have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated, to give effect to the Reverse Stock Split, including the financial
statements and notes thereto.
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ITEM 1.
BUSINESS.
Overview
PART I
Blink Charging Co., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Blink”), is a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle
(“EV”) charging equipment and networked EV charging services. Blink offers both residential and commercial EV charging equipment, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge
at various location types. Blink’s principal line of products and services is its Blink EV charging network (the “Blink Network”) and Blink EV charging equipment, also known
as electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) and EV-related services. The Blink Network is a proprietary cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the Blink
EV charging stations and their associated charging data. The Blink Network provides property owners, managers, and parking companies (“Property Partners”) with cloud-
based services that enable the remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations, payment processing, and provides EV drivers with vital station information
including station location, availability, and applicable fees. Blink offers its Property Partners a range of business models for EV charging equipment and services. that generally
fall into one of the three business models below.
● In the Company’s comprehensive turnkey business model, Blink owns and operates the EV charging station, undertakes and manages the installation, maintenance
and related services, and Blink keeps substantially all of the EV charging revenue.
● In the Company’s Hybrid business model, the Property Partner incurs the installation costs, while Blink provides the charging equipment. Blink operates and
manages the EV charging station and provides connectivity of the charging station to the Blink Network. As a result, Blink shares a greater portion of the EV charging revenue
with the Property Partner than under the turnkey mode above.
● In the Company’s Host owned business model, the Property Partner purchases, owns and manages the Blink EV charging station, incurs the installation costs of the
equipment, while Blink provides site recommendations, connectivity to the Blink Network and optional maintenance services, and the Property Partner keeps substantially all of
the EV charging revenue.
Blink is dedicated to slowing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation.We have strategic partnerships across numerous
transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal locations, multifamily residential and condos, parks and
recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace locations.
As of March 25, 2019, we had approximately 14,583 charging stations deployed, of which, 5,072 were Level 2 commercial charging units, 107 were DC Fast
Charging EV chargers and 1,675 were residential charging units in service on the Blink Network. Additionally, as of March 25, 2019, we had approximately 394 Level 2
commercial charging units on other networks and there were also approximately 7,335 non-networked, residential Blink EV charging stations. The non-networked, residential
Blink EV charging stations are all host owned.
On February 16, 2018, we closed our underwritten public offering of an aggregate 4,353,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 8,706,000 shares of
common stock at a combined public offering price of $4.25 per unit comprised of one share and two warrants. The public offering resulted in approximately $18.5 million of
gross proceeds, less underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses of approximately $4.4 million, for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $14.9
million. The common stock and warrants were approved to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols BLNK and BLNKW, respectively, and began trading on
February 14, 2018.
Industry Overview
We believe that the market for plug-in electric vehicles experienced significant growth in recent years in response to consumer demand for vehicles with greater fuel
efficiency, higher performance, and lower environmental emissions. We believe that the demand for EVs has also been spurred in part by federal and state fuel economy
standards and other state and local incentives and rebates for EVs. For example, the states of California, Oregon, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts and others have created
mandates for EVs with the goal of more than 6.8 million EVs on the road by 2030. Further, there has been a shift in demand from ownership to car-sharing that is expected to
boost demand for EV fleets. In response, major auto makers and OEMs have accelerated the development and production of EV models, with more than 70 EV models
currently available from Tesla, Nissan, Kia, GM, Ford, Fiat, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Porsche and others. According to the
J.P. Morgan global research, global sales of plug-in electric vehicles are estimated to grow to 8.4 million units, or 7.7% of all vehicles sold, by 2025.
Additionally, while oil and gas prices continue to experience spikes and fluctuations, the cost of battery technology continues to fall as the battery industry achieves
scale. J.P. Morgan’s research further indicates that as battery production accelerates, production of EV and internal combustion engine technology could reach cost parity, for
compact vehicles, by 2020. We believe that cost parity in production will mean more affordable EVs which in turn will mean more EV adoption by consumers. The growth in
EV adoption must be met with an expansion of the existing EV charging infrastructure.
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It is our belief that a major impediment to EV adoption, by consumers, continues to be the lack of EV charging infrastructure, which is a problem that Blink, the major
utilities, and the federal, state, and local government are working to solve. According to Navigant Research, the global market for EV supply equipment is expected to grow
from 505,000 units in 2016 to 6,100,000 units in 2025.
While many believe that the majority of EV charging occurs at home, we believe that there is a need for a robust, pervasive public EV charging infrastructure is
required to eliminate drivers’ range anxiety (that is the worried feeling while driving an electric car caused by drivers thinking they might run out of power before reaching their
destination). In addition to providing strategic, public charging stations, we believe that it is necessary to provide EV charging solutions to those drivers that do not live in
single-family homes with their own parking but live in multifamily residential apartment buildings and condominiums with shared parking facilities. While there are a few
leading competitors and various smaller EV charging equipment or service providers that have emerged in the market, we believe their products and services are limited and
typically involve the provision of third-party equipment or utilization of a third-party network.
Our EV Charging Solutions
We offer a broad range of EV charging products and services to Property Partners and EV drivers.
EV Charging Products
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Level 2. We offer Level 2 (AC) EV charging equipment, which is ideal for commercial and residential use, and has the standard J1772 connector, which is
compatible with all major auto manufacturer electric vehicle models. Our commercial equipment is available in pedestal or wall mount configurations, with the
ability to connect to our Blink Network. Our non-networked residential product, Blink HQ, is available in a wall-mount configuration and offers a delay start feature
that allows users to optimize charging by utility rates. Level 2 charging stations typically provide a full charge in two to eight hours. Level 2 chargers are ideally
suited for low-cost installations and frequently used parking locations, such as workplace, multifamily residential, retail and mixed-use, parking garages,
municipalities, colleges/schools, hospitals and airports.
● DCFC. Our DC Fast Charging equipment (“DCFC”) currently has the ‘CHAdeMo’ connector, which is compatible with Nissan, Kia and Tesla electric vehicle
models (additional models may be potentially available in the future), and typically provides an 80% charge in less than 30 minutes. Installation of DCFC stations
and grid requirements are typically greater than Level 2 charging stations and are ideally suited for transportation hubs and locations between travel destinations.
We have enhanced our current equipment line by offering a new generation of EV charging equipment. Blink’s latest generation of EV charging equipment offers a
modern, stylish appearance, the versatility of both wall and pedestal configurations, and peer-to-peer architecture, which provides the ability to support a single primary charger
and multiple secondary chargers. Additionally, the new generation of our EV charging hardware considerably reduces the current standard charging times within the industry
and adds new network features, including near-field communication (NFC) payment capabilities.
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Blink Network. Our proprietary, cloud-based Blink Network allows us to share convenient and advantageous station management features and pertinent data with
Property Partners and EV drivers through user interfaces. These features include real-time station status, payment processing, detailed charging session information,
and monitoring and troubleshooting stations remotely, as well as standard and customized reporting capabilities on, among others, energy dispensed, greenhouse
gases reduced, oil barrels saved and gallons of fuel saved.
Blink Mobile application. Our proprietary mobile application, available for iOS and Android, provides EV drivers with vital station information, including the ability
to locate EV charging stations on the Blink Network, view real-time station status information, pay and initiate EV charging sessions, become a Blink member, and
manage their Blink account (billing information, radio frequency identification cards, text messaging and email notifications).
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Competitive Advantages/Operational Strengths
Early Mover Advantage. We continue to leverage our large and defendable first mover advantage and the digital customer experience we have created for both drivers
and Property Partners. As of December 31, 2018, we have more than 140,000 drivers registered with Blink as compared to approximately 111,000 registered drivers at
December 31, 2017.
Long-Term Contracts with Property Owners. We have strategic and often long-term agreements with location exclusivity for Property Partners across numerous
transit/destination locations, including airports, car dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal locations, multifamily residential and condo, parks and recreation
areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace locations. We have hundreds
of Property Partners that include well-recognized companies, large municipalities and local businesses. Representative examples are Caltrans, Porsche Design Tower, Carl’s Jr.,
City of Azusa, City of Chula Vista, City of Springfield, City of Tucson, Federal Realty, Fred Meyer Stores, Inc., Fry’s Food & Drug, Inc., Garage Management Company, Icon
Parking, IKEA, iPark, JBG Associates, Kroger Company, LAZ Parking, Macy’s, McDonald’s, Ralphs Grocery Company, Sears and SP+ Parking. We continue to establish new
contracts with Property Partners that previously secured our services independently or had contracts with the EV service providers that we acquired, including ECOtality, the
former owner of the Blink related assets.
Flexible Business Model. We are able to offer and sell both EV charging equipment and access to Blink Network, our robust, cloud-based EV charging software. We
believe that we have an advantage in our ability to provide various business models to Property Partners and leverage our technology to meet the needs of both Property
Partners and EV drivers.
Ownership and Control of EV Charging Stations and Services. We own a large percentage of our stations, which is a significant differentiation between us and some
of our primary competitors. This ownership model allows us to control the settings and pricing for our EV charging services, service the equipment as necessary, and have
greater brand management and price uniformity.
Experience with Products and Services of Other EV Charging Service Providers. From our early days and through our acquisitions, we have had the experience of
owning and operating EV charging equipment provided by other EV charging service providers, including General Electric, ChargePoint and SemaConnect. This experience
has provided us with the working knowledge of the benefits and drawbacks of other equipment manufacturers and their applicable EV charging networks.
Our Strategy
Our objective is to continue to be a leading provider of EV charging solutions by deploying mass-scale EV charging infrastructure. By doing so, we aim to enable the
accelerated growth of EV adoption and the EV industry. Key elements of our strategy include:
● Relentless Focus on Customer Satisfaction. Increase overall customer satisfaction with new and existing Property Partners and EV drivers by upgrading and
expanding the EV charging footprint throughout high demand, high density geographic areas. In addition, improve productivity and utilization of existing EV
charging stations, as well as to continue to enhance the valuable features of our EV charging station hardware and the Blink Network.
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Leverage Our Early Mover Advantage. We continue to leverage our large and defendable first mover advantage and the digital customer experience we have
created for both drivers and Property Partners. We believe that there are tens of thousands of Blink driver registrants that appreciate the value of transacting charging
sessions on a leading, established, and robust network experience. We have thousands of Blink chargers deployed across the United States and the tendency, among
users, is to stay within one consistent network for expansion on any given property.
● Expand Sales and Marketing Resources. Our intention is to invest in sales and marketing infrastructure to capitalize on the growth in the market, as well as to
expand our go-to-market strategy. Today, we use a direct sales force and intend to continue to expand our efforts and invest in a wholesale channel go-to-market
strategy that may include wholesale electrical distributors, independent sales agents, utilities, solar distributors, contractors, automotive manufacturers and auto
dealers.
● Continue to Invest in Technology Innovation. We will continue to enhance the product offerings available in our EV charging hardware, cloud-based software, and
networking capability. This includes the design and launch of our next generation of EV charging solutions, including accelerating the charge currents currently
available in EV charging hardware and new, robust Blink Network features distance ourselves from the competition. Our key service solutions allow us to remain
technology agnostic and, if market conditions shift, we have the option to leverage pure play hardware providers to augment our products.
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Properly Capitalize Our Business. We continue to pursue and welcome new potential capital sources to deliver on key operational objectives and the necessary
resources to execute our overall strategy. The EV charger industry as a whole is undercapitalized to deliver the full potential of the expected EV market growth in
the near future. We expect to retain our leadership position with new capital as it is required.
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Sales
We currently maintain an in-house field sales force that maintains business relationships with our Property Partners and develops new sales opportunities through lead
generation and marketing. We also sell our EV charging hardware, software services (connectivity to Blink Network), and service plans through reseller partners, which then
sell these products and services to property representatives and/or hosts. We also sell home unit chargers through various internet channels.
Marketing is performed by our in-house staff. To promote and sell our services to property owners and managers, parking companies and EV drivers, we also utilize
marketing and communication channels including press releases, email marketing, website (www.blinkcharging.com), Google AdWords and social media. The information on
our websites is not, and will not be deemed, a part of this Report or incorporated into any other filings we make with the SEC.
We continue to invest in the improvement of the service and maintenance of our company-owned stations, as well as those stations with a service and maintenance
plans, and expanding our cloud-based network capabilities. We anticipate continuing to expand our revenues by selling our next generation of EV charging equipment to
current as well as new Property Partners, which includes airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal locations, multifamily residential and condos,
parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace
locations, expanding our sales channels to wholesale distributors, utilities, auto original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), solar integrators, and dealers, which will include
implementing EV charging station occupancy fees (after charging is completed, fees for remaining connected to the charging station beyond an allotted grace period), and
subscription plans for EV drivers on our company-owned public charging locations.
Our revenues are primarily derived from fees charged to EV drivers for EV charging in public locations, EV charging hardware sales, and government grants. EV
charging fees to EV drivers are based either on an hourly rate, a per kilowatt-hour (“kWh”) rate, or by session, and are calculated based on a variety of factors, including
associated station costs and local electricity tariffs. EV charging hardware is sold to our Property Partners such as Green Commuter, IKEA, Nashville Music Center and
Wendy’s. In addition, other sources of fees from EV charging services are network fees and payment processing fees paid by our Property Partners.
Our Customers and Partners
We have strategic partnerships across numerous transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal
locations, multifamily residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums,
supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace locations. We have hundreds of Property Partners that include well-recognized companies, large municipalities, and local
businesses. Representative examples are Caltrans, Porsche Design Tower, City of Azusa, City of Chula Vista, City of Springfield, City of Tucson, Federal Realty, Fred Meyer
Stores, Inc., Fry’s Food & Drug, Inc., IKEA, JBG Associates, LLC, Kroger Company and Ralphs Grocery Company. We continue to establish new contracts with Property
Partners that previously secured our services independently or had contracts with the EV services providers that we acquired, including ECOtality, the former owner of the
Blink related assets.
We established a new relationship with Hubject (a joint venture formed by leading companies in the automotive, energy and technology sectors that includes BMW
Group, Daimler, Siemens and the Volkswagen Group). Blink’s nationwide network of chargers will become accessible to all EV drivers participating in Hubject’s charging
platform using their provider’s membership card and app. Further, our members would be able to quickly and easily access charging stations on Hubject participating networks
while driving in the U.S., without having to register with any other charging companies. The partnership’s mission is to provide seamless charging interoperability for all EV
drivers participating in Hubject’s international multi-network intercharge platform, dramatically expanding where EVs can charge, as well as facilitate essential two-way
telemetric communication between EVs, charging networks and car manufacturers.
We teamed up with Google Maps to assist EV drivers in locating charging stations. Google Maps has launched a new capability that brings EV charging stations to its
map. As part of this effort, we have worked with the Google Maps team to ensure our charging stations and relevant information about these stations is available to Google Map
users on Android, iOS and desktops globally. This is designed so that a quick search for keywords such as “EV charging” or “EV charging stations” will display the nearest
supported stations. Additional information such as the business where the station is located, charging speed and the and quantities of ports available will be available directly
within the map.
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Competition
The EV charging equipment and service market is highly competitive and we expect the market to become increasingly competitive as new entrants enter this growing
market. Our products and services compete on product performance and features, total cost of ownership, sales capabilities, financial stability, brand recognition, product
reliability and size of installed base. Our existing competition currently includes ChargePoint, which manufactures EV charging equipment and operates the ChargePoint
Network, and EVgo, which offers home and public charging with pay-as-you-go and subscription models. There are other entrants into the connected EV charging station
equipment market such as Clipper Creek, SemaCharge and EVConnect. We believe these additional competitors struggle with gaining the necessary network traction but could
gain momentum in the future. While Tesla does offer EV charging services, the connector type utilized currently restricts the chargers to Tesla vehicles. There are many other
large and small EV charger companies that offer non-networked or “basic” chargers that have limited customer leverage but could provide a low-cost solution for basic charger
needs in commercial and home locations.
We believe we have competitive advantages over our competitors, such as our long-term contracts with property owners and managers, and our flexible business
model where sell both EV charging stations and provide access to a leading EV charging network. However, many of our current and expected future competitors have
considerably greater financial and other resources and may leverage those resources to compete effectively.
Government Regulation and Incentives
State, regional and local regulations for installation of EV charging stations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and may include permitting requirements, inspection
requirements, licensing of contractors, and certifications. Compliance with such regulations may cause installation delays.
Currently, we apply charging fees by the kWh for our services in states that permit this policy and hourly and by session for our services in states that do not permit per
kWh pricing. California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and
Washington have determined that companies that sell EV charging services to the public will not be regulated as utilities, allowing us to charge fees based on kW usage. These
individual state determinations are not binding on any other regulator or jurisdiction. However, they demonstrate a trend in the way states view the industry. Other jurisdictions
are in the process of adopting such reforms.
We intend to continue to vigorously seek additional grants, loans, rebates, subsidies and incentives as a cost effective means of reducing our capital investment in the
promotion, purchase and installation of charging stations where applicable. We expect that these incentives, rebates and tax credits will be critical to our future growth.
Additionally, there are incentives that are currently offered to support electric car adoption at the federal, state and local levels, including a $7,500 federal income tax credit, and
rebates/credits in California, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.
CESQG
As a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (“CESQG”), we generate a limited quantity of hazardous waste, mostly solvent contaminated wipes that are
transported to the local solid waste facility. Scrapped electronic boards are transported to a local recycler. A CESQG of hazardous waste is defined as a generator that:
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produces no more than 1 kg (2.2lbs) of acute hazardous waste per month;
does not accumulate more than 1000 kg(2204lbs) of hazardous waste on-site; and
a CESQG has no time limit for accumulation.
The use of our machinery and equipment must comply with the following applicable laws and regulations, including safety and environmental regulations:
● General Safety for All Employees - Includes health hazard communication, emergency exit plans, electrical safety-related work practices, office safety, and
hand and hand-powered tools.
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Technicians and Engineers - Only authorized persons (technicians and engineers) perform product testing and repair in the production and engineering areas of
the facility. Also, including those engineers involved in field service work. Regulations include control of hazardous energy and personal protective equipment.
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We are in full compliance with the environmental regulations in the General Industry category applicable to us as a CESQG.
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OSHA
We are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (“OSHA”). OSHA establishes certain employer responsibilities, including maintenance
of a workplace free of recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious injury, compliance with standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
and various record keeping, disclosure and procedural requirements. Various standards, including standards for notices of hazards, safety in excavation and demolition work and
the handling of asbestos, may apply to our operations. We are in full compliance with OSHA regulations.
NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (“NEMA”) is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers. NEMA provides a forum
for the development of technical standards that are in the best interests of the industry and users, advocacy of industry policies on legislative and regulatory matters, and
collection, analysis and dissemination of industry data. All three of our products comply with the NEMA standards that are applicable to such products.
Intellectual Property
We rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual restrictions, to
establish, maintain and protect our proprietary rights. Our success depends in part upon our ability to obtain and maintain proprietary protection for our products, technology
and know-how, to operate without infringing the proprietary rights of others, and to prevent others from infringing our proprietary rights.
As of March 25, 2019, we had 4 active patents issued in the United States (in the name of Ecotality, Inc., whose assets we acquired in October 2013). These patents
relate to various EV charging station designs. We intend to continue to regularly assess opportunities for seeking patent protection for those aspects of our technology, designs
and methodologies that we believe provide a meaningful competitive advantage. However, our ability to do so may be limited until we are able to generate cash flow from
operations or otherwise raise additional capital to continue to invest in our intellectual property. For example, maintaining patents in the United States and other countries
requires the payment of maintenance fees which, if we are unable to pay, may result in loss of our patent rights. If we are unable to do so, our ability to protect our intellectual
property or prevent others from infringing our proprietary rights may be impaired.
Employees
As of March 25, 2019, we had 39 full-time and 9 part-time employees. Our full-time employees work in the following places: 15 employees are located at our
headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida, 26 full-time employees and 9 part-time employees are located in Phoenix, Arizona, 1 full-time employee is located in Los Gatos,
California, 2 full-time employees located in the greater Los Angeles, California area, 2 full-time employees are located in New York City, New York and 1 full-time employee
is located in Portland, Oregon. None of our employees are represented by a union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We have not experienced any work
stoppages and we consider our relationship with our employees to be good.
Corporate Information
We maintain our principal offices at 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Our telephone number is (305) 521-0200. Our website is
www.blinkcharging.com. We can be contacted by email at info@BlinkCharging.com. The information on our website is not, and will not be deemed, a part of this Report or
incorporated into any other filings we make with the SEC.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
In addition to other information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the following risk
factors should be carefully considered in evaluating our business as they may have a significant impact on our business, operating results and financial condition. If any of the
following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Because of the
following factors, as well as other variables affecting our operating results, past financial performance should not be considered as a reliable indicator of future performance
and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.
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Relating to Our Business
We have a history of substantial net losses and expect losses to continue in the future; if we do not achieve and sustain profitability, our financial condition could suffer.
We have experienced substantial net losses, and we expect to continue to incur substantial losses for the foreseeable future. We incurred net losses of approximately
$3.4 million and $75.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, we had net working capital of approximately $15.6
million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $159.9 million. We have not yet achieved profitability.
If our revenue grows slower than we anticipate, or if our operating expenses are higher than we expect, we may not be able to achieve profitability and our financial
condition could suffer. We can give no assurance that we will ever achieve profitable operations. Even if we achieve profitability in the future, we may not be able to sustain
profitability in subsequent periods. Whether we can achieve cash flow levels sufficient to support our operations cannot be accurately predicted. Unless such cash flow levels
are achieved, we may need to borrow additional funds or sell our debt or equity securities, or some combination of both, to provide funding for our operations. Such additional
funding may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
Our revenue growth ultimately depends on consumers’ willingness to adopt electric vehicles in a market which is still in its early stages.
Our growth is highly dependent upon the adoption by consumers of electric vehicles (“EVs”), and we are subject to a risk of any reduced demand for EVs. If the
market for EVs does not gain broad market acceptance or develops slower than we expect, our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results will be harmed. The
market for alternative fuel vehicles is relatively new, rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, price competition, additional competitors, evolving
government regulation and industry standards, frequent new vehicle announcements, long development cycles for EV original equipment manufacturers, and changing
consumer demands and behaviors. Factors that may influence the purchase and use of alternative fuel vehicles, and specifically EVs, include:
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perceptions about EV quality, safety (in particular with respect to lithium-ion battery packs), design, performance and cost, especially if adverse events or accidents
occur that are linked to the quality or safety of EVs;
the limited range over which EVs may be driven on a single battery charge and concerns about running out of power while in use;
improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine;
consumers’ desire and ability to purchase a luxury automobile or one that is perceived as exclusive;
the environmental consciousness of consumers;
volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline;
consumers’ perceptions of the dependency of the United States on oil from unstable or hostile countries and the impact of international conflicts;
government regulations and economic incentives promoting fuel efficiency and alternate forms of energy;
access to charging stations, standardization of EV charging systems and consumers’ perceptions about convenience and cost to charge an EV; and
the availability of tax and other governmental incentives to purchase and operate EVs or future regulation requiring increased use of nonpolluting vehicles.
The influence of any of the factors described above may negatively impact the widespread consumer adoption of EVs, which would materially and adversely affect
our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
Changes to corporate average fuel economy standards may negatively impact the EV market and demand for our products.
As regulatory initiatives have required an increase in the consumption of renewable transportation fuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, consumer acceptance of electric
and other alternative vehicles is increasing. To meet higher fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for passenger vehicles, automobile manufacturers are
increasingly using technologies, such as turbocharging, direct injection and higher compression ratios, that require high octane gasoline. If fuel efficiency of vehicles continues
to rise, and affordability of vehicles using renewable transportation fuels increases, the demand for electric and high energy vehicles could diminish. If consumers no longer
purchase EVs, it would materially and adversely affect our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
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Computer malware, viruses, hacking, phishing attacks and spamming that could result in security and privacy breaches and interruption in service could harm our
business and our customers.
Computer malware, viruses, physical or electronic break-ins and similar disruptions could lead to interruption and delays in our services and operations and loss,
misuse or theft of data. Computer malware, viruses, computer hacking and phishing attacks against online networking platforms have become more prevalent and may occur on
our systems in the future. Any attempts by hackers to disrupt our website service or our internal systems, if successful, could harm our business, be expensive to remedy and
damage our reputation or brand. Our network security business disruption insurance may not be sufficient to cover significant expenses and losses related to direct attacks on
our website or internal systems. Efforts to prevent hackers from entering our computer systems are expensive to implement and may limit the functionality of our services.
Though it is difficult to determine what, if any, harm may directly result from any specific interruption or attack, any failure to maintain performance, reliability, security and
availability of our products and services and technical infrastructure may harm our reputation, brand and our ability to attract customers. Any significant disruption to our
website or internal computer systems could result in a loss of customers and could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
We have previously experienced, and may in the future experience, service disruptions, outages and other performance problems due to a variety of factors, including
infrastructure changes, third-party service providers, human or software errors and capacity constraints. If our mobile application is unavailable when customers attempt to
access it or it does not load as quickly as they expect, customers may seek other services.
Our platform functions on software that is highly technical and complex and may now or in the future contain undetected errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities. Some errors
in our software code may only be discovered after the code has been deployed. Any errors, bugs or vulnerabilities discovered in our code after deployment, inability to identify
the cause or causes of performance problems within an acceptable period of time or difficultly maintaining and improving the performance of our platform, particularly during
peak usage times, could result in damage to our reputation or brand, loss of revenues, or liability for damages, any of which could adversely affect our business and financial
results.
We expect to continue to make significant investments to maintain and improve the availability of our platform and to enable rapid releases of new features and
products. To the extent that we do not effectively address capacity constraints, upgrade our systems as needed and continually develop our technology and network architecture
to accommodate actual and anticipated changes in technology, our business and operating results may be harmed.
We have a disaster recovery program to transition our operating platform and data to a failover location in the event of a catastrophe and have tested this capability
under controlled circumstances. However, there are several factors ranging from human error to data corruption that could materially lengthen the time our platform is partially
or fully unavailable to our user base as a result of the transition. If our platform is unavailable for a significant period of time as a result of such a transition, especially during
peak periods, we could suffer damage to our reputation or brand, or loss of revenues any of which could adversely affect our business and financial results.
Growing our customer base depends upon the effective operation of our mobile applications with mobile operating systems, networks and standards that we do not control.
We are dependent on the interoperability of our mobile applications with popular mobile operating systems that we do not control, such as Google’s Android and iOS,
and any changes in such systems that degrade our products’ functionality or give preferential treatment to competitive products could adversely affect the usage of our
applications on mobile devices. Additionally, in order to deliver high quality mobile products, it is important that our products work well with a range of mobile technologies,
systems, networks and standards that we do not control. We may not be successful in developing relationships with key participants in the mobile industry or in developing
products that operate effectively with these technologies, systems, networks or standards.
If we are unable to keep up with advances in EV technology, we may suffer a decline in our competitive position. The EV industry is characterized by rapid
technological change. If we are unable to keep up with changes in EV technology, our competitive position may deteriorate which would materially and adversely affect our
business, prospects, operating results and financial condition. As technologies change, we plan to upgrade or adapt our EV charging stations and Blink Network software in
order to continue to provide EV charging services with the latest technology. However, due to our limited cash resources, our efforts to do so may be limited. For example, the
EV charging network that we acquired from ECOtality was originally funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy, which funding is no longer available to us. As a result,
we may be unable to grow, maintain and enhance the network of charging stations that we acquired from ECOtality at the same rate and scale as ECOtality did prior to the
acquisition or at levels comparable our current competitors. Any failure of our charging stations to compete effectively with other manufacturers’ charging stations will harm
our business, operating results and prospects.
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We need to manage growth in operations to realize our growth potential and achieve expected revenues; our failure to manage growth will cause a disruption of our
operations resulting in our failure to generate revenue and an impairment of our long-lived assets.
In order to take advantage of the growth that we anticipate in our current and potential markets, we believe that we must expand our marketing operations. This
expansion will place a significant strain on our management and our operational, accounting, and information systems. We expect that we will need to continue to improve our
financial controls, operating procedures and management information systems. We will also need to effectively train, motivate and manage our employees. Our failure to
manage our growth could disrupt our operations and ultimately prevent us from generating the revenues we expect.
In order to achieve the above-mentioned targets, the general strategies of our company are to maintain and search for hard-working employees who have innovative
initiatives, as well as to keep a close eye on expansion opportunities through merger and/or acquisition.
Our growth strategy depends in part on our acquiring businesses and expanding our operations, which we may not be able to do due to the risks inherent in acquisitions.
We may pursue strategic acquisitions in the future. Risks in acquisition transactions include difficulties in the integration of acquired businesses into our operations and
control environment, difficulties in assimilating and retaining employees and intermediaries, difficulties in retaining the existing clients of the acquired entities, assumed or
unforeseen liabilities that arise in connection with the acquired businesses, the failure of counterparties to satisfy any obligations to indemnify us against liabilities arising from
the acquired businesses, and unfavorable market conditions that could negatively impact our growth expectations for the acquired businesses. Fully integrating an acquired
company or business into our operations may take a significant amount of time. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in overcoming these risks or any other
problems encountered with acquisitions and other strategic transactions. These risks may prevent us from realizing the expected benefits from acquisitions and could result in
the failure to realize the full economic value of a strategic transaction or the impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets recognized at the time of an acquisition. These risks
could be heightened if we complete a large acquisition or multiple acquisitions within a short period of time.
We will need additional capital to fund our growing operations but cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain sufficient capital on reasonable terms, or at all, and we
may have to limit the scope of our operations or take actions that may dilute your financial interest.
We need additional capital to fund our growing operations and if adequate additional financing is not available on reasonable terms or available at all, we may not be
able to undertake expansion or continue our marketing efforts and we would have to modify our business plans accordingly. The extent of our capital needs will depend on
numerous factors, including (i) our profitability; (ii) the release of competitive products and/or services by our competition; (iii) the level of our investment in research and
development; (iv) the amount of our capital expenditures, including acquisitions; and (v) our growth. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain capital in the future to
meet our needs.
Even if we do find a source of additional capital, we may not be able to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving the additional capital that are acceptable to us. Any
future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially and adversely affect the holdings or rights of our existing stockholders. In addition, new equity or convertible
debt securities issued by us to obtain financing could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to our common stock. We cannot give you any assurance that any additional
financing will be available to us, or if available, will be on terms favorable to us.
We have limited insurance coverage for various liabilities and damages, including potential injuries, and such insurance coverage may not be adequate in a catastrophic
situation.
We hold employer liability insurance generally covering death or work-related injury of employees. We hold public liability insurance covering certain incidents
involving third parties that occur on or in the premises of our company. We do not maintain business interruption insurance. Our insurance coverage may be insufficient to
cover any claim for product liability, damage to our fixed assets or employee injuries. Any liability or damage to, or caused by, our facilities or our personnel beyond our
insurance coverage may result in our incurring substantial costs and a diversion of resources.
Our future success is largely dependent on the performance and continued service of Michael D. Farkas, our Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
We presently depend to a significant extent upon the experience, abilities and continued services of Michael D. Farkas, our Executive Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. The loss of Mr. Farkas’ services would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operation. The loss of Mr. Farkas’ services could
prove disruptive to our daily operations, require a disproportionate amount of resources and management attention and could have a material and adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
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Our future success also depends on our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel.
Our future success also depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Expansion of our business and the management and operation of our
company will require additional managers and employees with industry experience, and our success will be highly dependent on our ability to attract and retain skilled
management personnel and other employees. There can be no assurance that we will be able to attract or retain highly qualified personnel. As our industry continues to evolve,
competition for skilled personnel with the requisite experience will be significant. This competition may make it more difficult and expensive to attract, hire and retain qualified
managers and employees.
We are in an intensely competitive EV charging services industry and there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete with many of our competitors which are
larger and have greater financial resources.
We face strong competition from competitors in the EV charging services industry, including competitors who could duplicate our model. Many of these competitors
may have substantially greater financial, marketing and development resources and other capabilities than us. In addition, there are very few barriers to entry into the market for
our services. There can be no assurance, therefore, that any of our current and future competitors, many of whom may have far greater resources, will not independently develop
services that are substantially equivalent or superior to our services. Therefore, an investment in our company is very risky and speculative due to the competitive environment
in which we may operate.
Our competitors may be able to provide customers with different or greater capabilities or benefits than we can provide in areas such as technical qualifications, past
contract performance, geographic presence and price. Further, many of our competitors may be able to utilize substantially greater resources and economies of scale to develop
competing products and technologies, divert sales away from us by winning broader contracts or hire away our employees by offering more lucrative compensation packages.
In the event that the market for EV charging stations expands, we expect that competition will intensify as additional competitors enter the market and current competitors
expand their product lines. In order to secure contracts successfully when competing with larger, well-financed companies, we may be forced to agree to contractual terms that
provide for lower aggregate payments to us over the life of the contract, which could adversely affect our margins. Our failure to compete effectively with respect to any of these
or other factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or operating results.
We have experienced significant customer concentration in recent periods, and our revenue levels would likely decline if any significant customer fails to purchase products
from us at anticipated levels.
We are subject to customer concentration risk as a result of our reliance on a relatively small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues. The
relative magnitude and the mix of revenue from our largest customers have varied significantly quarter to quarter. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, accounts receivable from
a significant customer were approximately 35% and 32%, respectively, of total accounts receivable. These customers are not contractually bound to purchase products from us
on a long-term basis. The loss of these customers would likely cause our revenues to decline.
If a third party asserts that we are infringing upon its intellectual property rights, whether successful or not, it could subject us to costly and time-consuming litigation or
expensive licenses, and our business may be harmed.
The EV and EV charging industries are characterized by the existence of a large number of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. As we face increasing
competition, the possibility of intellectual property rights claims against us grows. Our technologies may not be able to withstand any third-party claims or rights against their
use. Additionally, although we have acquired from other companies’ proprietary technology covered by patents, we cannot be certain that any such patents will not be
challenged, invalidated or circumvented. Intellectual property infringement claims against us could harm our relationships with our customers, may deter future customers from
subscribing to our services or could expose us to litigation with respect to these claims. Even if we are not a party to any litigation between a customer and a third party, an
adverse outcome in any such litigation could make it more difficult for us to defend our intellectual property in any subsequent litigation in which we are a named party. Any of
these results could harm our brand and operating results.
Any intellectual property rights claim against us or our customers, with or without merit, could be time-consuming, expensive to litigate or settle and could divert
management resources and attention. An adverse determination also could prevent us from offering our services to our customers and may require that we procure or develop
substitute services that do not infringe.
With respect to any intellectual property rights claim against us or our customers, we may have to pay damages or stop using technology found to be in violation of a
third party’s rights. We may have to seek a license for the technology, which may not be available on reasonable terms, may significantly increase our operating expenses or
require us to restrict our business activities in one or more respects. The technology also may not be available for license to us at all. As a result, we may also be required to
develop alternative non-infringing technology, which could require significant effort and expense.
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The success of our business depends in large part on our ability to protect our proprietary information and technology and enforce our intellectual property rights against
third parties.
We rely on a combination of patent, copyright, service mark, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality procedures and contractual restrictions, to
establish and protect our proprietary rights, all of which provide only limited protection. We cannot assure you that any patents will issue with respect to our currently pending
patent applications, in a manner that gives us the protection that we seek, if at all, or that any future patents issued to us will not be challenged, invalidated or circumvented. Our
currently issued patents and any patents that may issue in the future with respect to pending or future patent applications may not provide sufficiently broad protection or they
may not prove to be enforceable in actions against alleged infringers. Also, we cannot assure you that any future service mark registrations will be issued with respect to
pending or future applications or that any registered service marks will be enforceable or provide adequate protection of our proprietary rights.
We endeavor to enter into agreements with our employees and contractors and agreements with parties with whom we do business to limit access to and disclosure of
our proprietary information. We cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent unauthorized use of our technology or the reverse engineering of our technology.
Moreover, others may independently develop technologies that are competitive to ours or infringe our intellectual property. The enforcement of our intellectual property rights
also depends on our legal actions against these infringers being successful, but we cannot be sure these actions will be successful, even when our rights have been infringed.
Further, effective patent, trademark, service mark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which our services are available over
the Internet. In addition, the legal standards relating to the validity, enforceability and scope of protection of intellectual property rights in EV-related industries are uncertain
and still evolving.
Changes to existing federal, state or international laws or regulations applicable to our company could cause an erosion of our current competitive strengths.
Our business is subject to a variety of federal, state and international laws and regulations, including those with respect government incentives promoting fuel
efficiency and alternate forms of energy, electric vehicles and others. These laws and regulations, and the interpretation or application of these laws and regulations, could
change. Any reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives because of policy changes, fiscal tightening or other reasons
may result in diminished revenues from government sources and diminished demand for our products. In addition, new laws or regulations affecting our business could be
enacted. These laws and regulations are frequently costly to comply with and may divert a significant portion of management’s attention. If we fail to comply with these
applicable laws or regulations, we could be subject to significant liabilities which could adversely affect our business.
There are many federal, state and international laws that may affect our business, including measures to regulate EVs and charging systems. If we fail to comply with
these applicable laws or regulations, we could be subject to significant liabilities which could adversely affect our business.
There are a number of significant matters under review and discussion with respect to government regulations which may affect the business we intend to enter and/or
harm our customers, and thereby adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and failure to maintain effective internal controls could cause our stockholders and
investors to lose confidence in us and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
We identified certain material weaknesses in our internal controls related to lack of (i) formalized controls and procedures required to ensure that information
necessary to properly record transactions is adequately communicated on a timely basis from non-financial personnel to those responsible for financial reporting, (ii) segregation
of duties in our accounting function, and (iii) monitoring of our internal controls. In connection with these material weaknesses, we have implemented certain remediation
measures, including the adoption of appropriate accounting policies with respect to key areas, including revenue recognition and lease evaluation, hiring of a new chief financial
officer with substantial experience in internal control over financial reporting for public companies, and implementation of a new ERP system by Net Suite. We have also
retained an outside advisory and consulting firm with expertise in remediating disclosure control and procedures and are in the process of reviewing and, where necessary,
modifying controls and procedures throughout our company.
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If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud. As
a result, stockholders and investors could lose confidence in our financial and other public reporting, which would harm our business and the trading price of our shares.
If our estimates or judgments relating to our critical accounting policies prove to be incorrect, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable
under the circumstances, as discussed under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included elsewhere in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K and in our consolidated financial statements included herein. The results of these estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values
of assets, liabilities and equity, and the amount of revenue and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Significant assumptions and estimates used in
preparing our consolidated financial statements include those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, impairment of goodwill,
indefinite-lived and long-lived assets, pension and other post-retirement benefits, product warranty, valuation allowances for deferred tax assets, valuation of common stock
warrants, and share-based compensation. Our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected if our assumptions change or if actual circumstances differ
from those in our assumptions, which could cause our results of operations to fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors, resulting in a decline in the price of
our common stock.
Risks Associated with Our Securities
Although our shares and warrants are currently listed on Nasdaq, we can provide no assurance that our common stock and warrants will continue to meet Nasdaq listing
requirements. If we fail to comply with the continuing listing standards of Nasdaq, our securities could be delisted.
Our common stock and warrants are currently listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “BLNK” and “BLNKW,” respectively. If, however,
we fail to satisfy the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, such as the corporate governance requirements, stockholder equity requirements or the minimum closing bid
price requirement, Nasdaq may take steps to delist our common stock and warrants. Such a delisting would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and
warrants and would impair your ability to sell or purchase the common stock and warrants when you wish to do so. In the event of a delisting, we can provide no assurance that
any action taken by us to restore compliance with listing requirements would allow our common stock and warrants to become listed again, stabilize the market price or
improve the liquidity of our common stock and warrants, prevent our common stock from dropping below the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement or prevent future non-
compliance with Nasdaq’s listing requirements.
We have a significant number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of outstanding warrants, convertible preferred stock and stock options, and
the issuance of such shares could have a significant dilutive impact on our stockholders.
As of March 25, 2019, we had outstanding warrants to purchase 6,837,061 shares of common stock, outstanding shares of Series D preferred stock convertible into
1,647,756 shares of common stock and outstanding stock options to purchase 105,308 shares of common stock. In addition, our Articles of Incorporation permits us to issue up
to approximately 473 million additional shares of common stock. Thus, we have the ability to issue a substantial number of additional shares of common stock in the future,
which would dilute the percentage ownership held by existing stockholders.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. If there are more
shares of common stock offered for sale than buyers are willing to purchase, then the market price of our common stock may decline to a market price at which buyers are
willing to purchase the offered shares of common stock and sellers remain willing to sell the shares.
Our executive officers and directors, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and his affiliates, possess significant voting power with respect to our common
stock, which will limit your influence on corporate matters.
As of March 25, 2019, our directors and executive officers collectively beneficially own approximately 30% of our outstanding shares of common stock, including the
beneficial ownership of Michael D. Farkas and his affiliates of approximately 28% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
As a result, our insiders have the ability to significantly influence our management and affairs through the election and removal of our Board and all other matters
requiring stockholder approval, including any future merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. This concentrated voting power could discourage
others from initiating any potential merger, takeover or other change-of-control transaction that may otherwise be beneficial to our stockholders. Further, this concentrated
control will limit the practical effect of your influence over our business and affairs, through any stockholder vote or otherwise. Any of these effects could depress the price of
our common stock.
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Our Articles of Incorporation grant our board the power to issue additional shares of common and preferred stock and to designate additional series of preferred stock, all
without stockholder approval.
We are authorized to issue 540,000,000 shares of capital stock, of which 40,000,000 shares are authorized as preferred stock. Our Board, without any action by our
stockholders, may designate and issue shares of preferred stock in such series as it deems appropriate and establish the rights, preferences and privileges of such shares,
including dividends, liquidation and voting rights, provided it is consistent with Nevada law.
The rights of holders of our preferred stock that may be issued could be superior to the rights of holders of our shares of common stock. The designation and issuance
of shares of capital stock having preferential rights could adversely affect other rights appurtenant to shares of our common stock. Further, any issuances of additional stock
(common or preferred) will dilute the percentage of ownership interest of then-current holders of our capital stock and may dilute our book value per share.
Certain provisions of our corporate governing documents and Nevada law could discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition at a premium price.
Certain provisions of our organizational documents and Nevada law could discourage potential acquisition proposals, delay or prevent a change in control of our
company, or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. For example, our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws permit us
to issue, without any further vote or action by the stockholders, up to 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and, with respect to each series, to fix the
number of shares constituting the series and the designation of the series, the voting powers (if any) of the shares of the series, and the preferences and relative, participating,
optional, and other special rights, if any, and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of the series.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research reports about our business, our share
price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock will, to some extent, depend on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business.
We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us from time to time should downgrade our shares or change their opinion of our
business prospects, our share price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of our company or fails to regularly publish reports on us, we could
lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause our share price or trading volume to decline.
Our common stock price has fluctuated considerably and may not appreciate in value.
The market price of shares of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in recent years and is likely to fluctuate significantly from its current level. In 2018, for
example, the closing market price of our shares ranged from a low of $1.28 per share to a high of $9.20 per share. Future announcements concerning the introduction of new
products, services or technologies or changes in product pricing policies by us or our competitors or changes in earnings estimates by analysts, among other factors, could cause
the market price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. Also, stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume volatility in the last year. This volatility has
had a substantial effect on the market prices of securities of many public companies for reasons frequently unrelated to the operating performance of the specific companies.
These broad market fluctuations may also cause declines in the market price of our common stock. Investors seeking short-term liquidity should be aware that we cannot assure
that the stock price will appreciate in value or, as noted below, that cash dividends will be paid.
We do not intend to pay cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future, and you must rely on increases in the market prices of our common stock for
returns on your investment.
For the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash
dividends on our common stock. Accordingly, investors must be prepared to rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation to earn an investment return, which
may never occur. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of
our Board and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors the Board deems
relevant.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
This information is not required for smaller reporting companies.
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ITEM 2.
PROPERTIES.
We maintain our principal offices at 407 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. On April 20, 2018, we entered into a three-year operating lease agreement for
3,425 square feet of office space in Miami Beach beginning May 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2021. The tenant and landlord have the option to cancel the contract after the first
year with a 90-day written notice. As of March 31, 2019, the lease had a remaining term of approximately two and one-half years. The lease does not contain an option to
extend past the existing lease term. Over the duration of the lease, payments will escalate 5% every year.
On March 5, 2019, the Company entered into a twenty-six-month lease agreement for an additional 1,241 square feet of office space in its current Miami Beach office
building, beginning April 1, 2019 and ending May 31, 2021. The tenant and landlord have the option to cancel the contract after the first six-months, with a 90-day written
notice. The lease does not contain an option to extend past the existing lease term.
We also maintain 22,963 square feet of office and warehouse space in Phoenix, Arizona. Monthly lease payments range from approximately $14,500 to $14,900 and
the lease expires on July 31, 2019. We plan to renew warehouse space lease(s) when they expire in July 2019.
Our premises are suitable for our current operations.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We have been party to certain legal proceedings that have arisen in the ordinary course of our business and have been incidental to our business. Certain of the claims
that have been made against us allege, among other things, [breach of contract or breach of express and implied warranties with regard to our products]. Although litigation is
inherently uncertain, and we believe we are insured against many such instances, based on past experience and the information currently available, management does not
believe that any currently pending and threatened litigation or claims will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations. However,
future events or circumstances, currently unknown to management, will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a
material effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations in any future reporting periods.
Since the completion of our 2018 public offering, we have settled or otherwise have had discontinued substantially all of our pending legal proceedings. Most recently,
in January 2019, all remaining obligations of the parties to the settlement of the 350 Green lawsuits were completed. Currently, our only active matter began in July 2017, when
we were served with a complaint by Zwick and Banyai PLLC and Jack Zwick for breach of a written agreement and unjust enrichment for failure to pay invoices in the
aggregate amount of $53,069 for services rendered, plus interest and costs. The plaintiffs’ complaint was subsequently amended in February 2018. In June 2018, the court
denied our motion to dismiss the amended complaint, although the plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew certain counts in the amended complaint. In July 2018, we filed our answer
and affirmative defense to the amended complaint denying liability. In October 2018, we updated the affirmative defenses in our answer. As of March 25, 2019, the parties are
proceeding with discovery. We intend to continue to defend this case vigorously.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY
PART II
SECURITIES.
Market Information
Our shares of common stock and warrants to purchase common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 14, 2018, under the symbols
“BLNK” and “BLNKW,” respectively. Prior to that time, our shares of common stock were quoted on the OTC Pink (Current Information) marketplace under the symbol
“CCGI.”
Security Holders
As of March 25, 2019, we had approximately 214 stockholders of record of our common stock and approximately 9,632 beneficial owners of our common stock.
The closing price of our common stock on March 25, 2019 was $2.93 per share, as reported by the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We did not sell any unregistered equity securities during the period covered by this Form 10-K that have not already been reported in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
or in a current report on Form 8-K.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
We made no share repurchases during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
Dividend Policy
To date, we have not paid any dividends on our Common Stock and do not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future. The declaration and
payment of dividends on the Common Stock is at the discretion of our Board and will depend on, among other things, our operating results, financial condition, capital
requirements, contractual restrictions or such other factors as our Board may deem relevant. We currently expect to use all available funds to finance the future development and
expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 should be read in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those consolidated financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our
discussion includes forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions.
Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. See “Forward-
Looking Statements.”
Overview
We are a leading owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging equipment and networked EV charging services. We offer both residential and
commercial EV charging equipment, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at various location types.
Our principal line of products and services is our Blink EV charging network (the “Blink Network”) and EV charging equipment (also known as electric vehicle
supply equipment) and EV related services. Our Blink Network consists of proprietary cloud-based software that operates, maintain, and tracks all of the Blink EV charging
stations and the associated charging data. The Blink Network provides property owners, managers and parking companies, who we refer to as our “Property Partners”, with
cloud-based services that enable the remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations payment processing, and provide EV drivers with vital station information
including station location, availability and applicable fees.
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We offer our Property Partners a range of business models for EV charging equipment and services that generally fall into one of the three business models below.
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I n our comprehensive Turnkey business model, we own and operate the EV charging equipment, undertake and manage the installation, maintenance and related
services, and we keep substantially all of the EV charging revenue.
In our Hybrid business model, the Property Partner incurs the installation costs, while we provide the charging equipment. We operate and manage the EV charging
station and provide connectivity of the charging station to the Blink Network. As a result, we share a greater portion of the EV charging revenue with the Property
Partner than under the turnkey mode above.
In our Host owned business model, the Property Partner purchases, owns and manages the Blink EV charging station, incurs the installation costs of the equipment,
while we provide site recommendations, connectivity to the Blink Network and optional maintenance services, and the Property Partner keeps substantially all of the EV
charging revenue.
We have strategic partnerships across numerous transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal
locations, multifamily residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums,
supermarkets, transportation hubs, and workplace locations. As of March 25, 2019, we had approximately 14,583 charging stations deployed, of which, 5,072 are Level 2
commercial charging units, 107 are DC Fast Charging EV chargers and 1,675 are residential charging units in service on the Blink Network. Additionally, as of March 25,
2019, we had approximately 394 Level 2 commercial charging units on other networks and there were also approximately 7,335 non-networked, residential Blink EV charging
stations. The non-networked, residential Blink EV charging stations are all Property Partner owned.
As reflected in our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2018, we had a cash balance of $18,417,513, working capital of $15,586,510 and an
accumulated deficit of $159,856,481. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, we incurred net losses of $3,421,203 and $75,363,496, respectively. We have not
yet achieved profitability.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2018 Compared Year Ended December 31, 2017
Revenues
Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $2,686,237 compared to $2,500,357 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $185,880, or 7%.
Charging service revenue for company-owned charging stations was $1,264,719 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $1,186,710 for the year ended
December 31, 2017, an increase of $78,009, or 7%. The increase was attributable to a greater number of charging stations in the network as compared to the same 2017 period.
Revenue from product sales was $476,930 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $495,086 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $18,156,
or 4%. This decrease was attributable to a lower volume of commercial units sold as compared to the same period in 2017
Network fee revenue was $241,826 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $225,349 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $16,477, or
7%. The increase was commensurate with the increase in the number of charging stations in the network as compared to last year.
Warranty revenue was $109,614 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $133,867 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $24,253, or 18%.
The decrease was primarily attributable to property partners of host owned chargers not renewing their warranty contracts.
Grant and rebate revenues were $74,776 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $120,905 for the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $46,129, or
38%. Grant and rebates relating to equipment and the related installation are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with the depreciation expense of the related assets
over their useful lives. The ability to secure grant revenue is typically unpredictable and, therefore, uncertain. The 2018 revenue was related to the amortization of previous
years’ grants.
Other revenue increased by $179,932 to $518,372 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $338,440 for the year ended December 31, 2017. The increase
was primarily attributable to an increase of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits that amounted to $331,120 for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to
$172,908 for the year ended December 31, 2017. We generate these credits from the electricity utilized by our electric car charging stations as a byproduct from our charging
services in the states of California and Oregon. The value of the credits is subject to market conditions and our current policy is to sell the credits generated every one to two
years as market conditions permit.
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Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues primarily consists of electricity reimbursements, revenue share payments to our Property Partner hosts, the cost of charging stations sold (including
commissions), connectivity charges provided by telco and other networks, warranty, repairs and maintenance services, and depreciation of our installed charging stations. Cost
of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $1,783,747, compared to $1,454,686 for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $329,061 or 23%. There is a
degree of variability in our costs in relationship to our revenues from period to period, primarily due to:
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electricity reimbursements that are unique to those Property Partner host agreements which provide for such reimbursements;
revenue share payments are predicated on the contractual obligation under the property partner agreement and the revenue generated by the applicable chargers;
cost of charging stations sold is predicated on the mix of types of charging stations and parts sold during the period;
network costs are fixed in nature based on the number of chargers connected to the telco network regardless of whether the charger generates revenue; and
● warranty and repairs and maintenance expenses are based on both the number of service cases completed during the period.
Cost of charging services for company-owned charging stations (electricity reimbursements) decreased by $47,960 to $182,323 for the year ended December 31, 2018,
compared to $230,283 for the year ended December 31, 2017, or 21%. The decrease was attributable in 2018 to the mix of charging stations generating charging service
revenues subject to electricity reimbursement.
Host provider fees increased by $38,467, or 11%, to $375,384 during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $336,917 for the year ended December 31,
2017. This increase was a result of more recently installed Company owned charging station installations having higher revenue share obligations during the year ended
December 31, 2018 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2017.
Cost of product sales increased by $188,626 or 79% from $237,422 for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $426,048 for the year ended December 31,
2018. The cost of product sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 included a provision of $204,000 for slow-moving and obsolete inventory acquired in conjunction with
the acquisition of Blink Network LLC in 2013.
Network costs decreased by $24,111, or 8%, to $278,534 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $302,645 for the year ended December 31, 2017. This
decrease was attributed to renegotiated contracts with connectivity service providers (telco).
Warranty and repairs and maintenance costs increased by $294,767, or 896%, to $261,877 for the year ended December 31, 2018 from $(32,890) for the year ended
December 31, 2017. In 2017, our actual cost of fulfilling warranty obligations were less than expected as warranty work was performed by employees at a lower cost than
estimated. This resulted in a credit for the year of $(32,890). In 2018, in order to resolve our warranty backlog issue, we retained third parties to perform these services at a cost
more closely approximating the estimate.
Depreciation and amortization expense declined by $120,728, or 32%, to $259,581 for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $380,309 for the year ended
December 31, 2017, as additional underlying assets became fully depreciated during 2018.
Operating Expenses
Compensation expense increased by $3,741,238, or 63%, from $5,981,561 (consisting of approximately $2.9 million of cash compensation and approximately $3.1
million of non-cash compensation) for the year ended December 31, 2017, to $9,722,799 (consisting of approximately $5.2 million of cash compensation and approximately
$4.5 million of non-cash compensation) for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The increase was primarily attributable to increased payroll expenses of $1,538,563 to $3,694,299 for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $2,155,736 for
the year ended December 31, 2017 due to the hiring of additional employees and senior management. Furthermore, $4,468,365 of the compensation expense increase was due to
stock-based compensation, inclusive of payroll tax gross-ups, granted to officers and directors of our Company during the year ended December 31, 2018. Recruiting fees
related to the hiring of additional senior management and IT personnel in 2018 resulted in $213,214 of fees in 2018.
General and administrative expenses increased by $94,642, or 7%, from $1,282,728 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $1,377,370 for the year ended December
31, 2018. Investor relations fees increased by $254,890 for the year ended December 31, 2018 as investor relations professionals were initially retained in 2018. Furthermore,
our annual shareholders meeting was held on September 7, 2018 resulting in incremental expenses specific to the period totaling $107,930. This was offset by a decrease in legal
fees of $486,834 during the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to the year ended December 31, 2017, as result of settlement and discontinuance of litigation matters.
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Other operating expenses increased by $509,200, or 56%, from $904,830 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to $1,414,030 for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in rent expense of $123,921 related to our move to a larger office space in Miami Beach, Florida and our leasing of
additional adjacent space to our existing Phoenix, Arizona location for the year ended December 31, 2018 offset by a decrease in storage facility rentals of $37,706.
Additionally, there was an increase in second generation electric charger product development expense of $140,092. Past due sales, payroll taxes and related penalties resulted in
an increased expense of $113,358.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) increased by $76,130,554 from an expense of $67,940,048 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to income of $8,190,506 for the year ended
December31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we settled approximately $17,800,000 of obligations to JMJ with the issuance of series D convertible preferred
stock, which resulted in a gain of approximately $5,800,000. Additionally, we realized a decrease in the change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities of
$49,102,863 to $5,093,024 during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to $44,009,839 of expense during the year ended December 31, 2017, as a result of warrant
holders exchanging their warrants for equity. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a gain on the settlement of accounts payable of $972,637, which increased
by $949,723 from a gain of $22,914 for the year ended December 31, 2017 period. This increase was due to liabilities being settled pursuant to agreements contingent upon the
closing of our public offering on February 16, 2018. These items were offset by a loss on settlement of liabilities for equity of approximately $2,136,860, a reduction in
amortization of debt discount of $1,756,244, and a charge of $785,200 related to a contribution of capital by our Chairman and CEO during the year ended December 31, 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded a loss on settlement reserve of $127,941 from $12,980,588 during the year ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of
$12,852,647. This was a result of our default on obligations to JMJ of approximately $12,500,000.
Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 decreased by $71,942,293, or 95%, to $3,421,203 as compared to $75,363,496 for the year ended December 31,
2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to an increase in other income (expenses) of $76,130,554. Our net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year ended
December 31, 2018 decreased by $52,750,462 or 66%, from $79,630,596 to $26,880,134 for the aforementioned reasons and due to a decrease in the dividend attributable to
series C convertible preferred stockholders of $4,267,100, as well as the deemed dividend attributable to the immediate accretion of the beneficial conversion feature related to
the series B and C convertible preferred stock of $23,458,931.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On February 16, 2018, we closed our underwritten public offering of an aggregate 4,353,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase an aggregate of
8,706,000 shares of common stock at a combined public offering price of $4.25 per unit comprised of one share and two warrants. The public offering resulted in $18,504,320
and $14,880,815 of gross and net proceeds, respectively, reflecting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses of $3,623,505, which was recorded as a
reduction of additional paid-in capital. Furthermore, during the year ended December 31, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 4,033,660 shares of common stock pursuant to the
exercise of warrants at an exercise price of $4.25 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $17,143,056.
We measure our liquidity in a number of ways, including the following:
Cash and cash equivalents
Working Capital (Deficiency)
Notes Payable (Gross)
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
$
$
$
18,417,513 $
185,151
15,586,510 $
(34,762,130)
287,966 $
5,095,064
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we financed our activities from proceeds derived from debt and equity financings. A significant portion of the funds raised
from the sale of capital stock has been used to cover working capital needs and personnel, office expenses and various consulting and professional fees.
For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, we used cash of $13,420,955 and $2,548,661, respectively, in operations. Our cash used for the year ended
December 31, 2018 was primarily attributable to our net loss of $3,421,203, increased by net non-cash expenses in the aggregate amount of $3,800,074, and by $6,199,678 of
net cash used in changes in the levels of operating assets and liabilities. Our cash used for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily attributable to our net loss of
$75,363,496, offset for net non-cash income in the aggregate amount of $58,138,853, and by $14,675,982 of net cash provided by changes in the levels of operating assets and
liabilities.
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During the year ended December 31, 2018, cash used in investing activities was $37,711, which was used to install charging stations and other fixed assets. Net cash
used in investing activities was $23,169 during the year ended December 31, 2017, which was used to purchase charger cables.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $31,691,028, of which $15,052,973 was attributable to the net proceeds from the
sale of common stock and warrants in our public offering, and $17,143,055 in proceeds derived from investors in our public offering subsequently exercising their warrants to
purchase our common stock. Additionally, $305,000 was provided in connection with issuances of notes payable, offset by the repayment of notes payable of $810,000 from
public offering proceeds. Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $2,751,083, of which $2,923,241 was provided in connection with
the issuance of convertible notes payable partially offset by $172,158 of payment of future offering costs. As of December 31, 2018, we incurred an accumulated deficit since
inception of $159,856,481. As of December 31, 2018, we had cash and working capital of $18,417,513 and $15,586,510, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2018,
we had a net loss of $3,421,203.
As of December 31, 2018, we had remaining purchase commitments to acquire second generation charging stations with an aggregate value of $1,843,943 We have an
aggregate deposit of $425,620 for these charging stations, which is included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheet as of December
31, 2018. The remaining purchase commitment of $2,512,010 will come due upon delivery of the charging stations. Additionally, we have commitments to repair Company
owned chargers estimated at $118,000. These repairs will be charged to income as incurred.
There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from the public offering as described in our public offering prospectus, dated February 13, 2018.
Approximately $4.4 million was to be used for the repayment of certain debt and other obligations, of which, as of March 27, 2018, approximately $3.8 million, had been paid.
The remaining amount will be used as follows:
● Approximately $4.0 million for the deployment of charging stations;
● Approximately $1.0 million to expand our product offerings including but not limited to completing the research and development, as well as the launch, of our
next generation of EV charging equipment;
● Approximately $3.0 million to add additional staff in the areas of finance, sales, customer support, and engineering; and (4) The remainder for working capital and
other general corporate purposes.
We believe our current cash on hand is sufficient to meet our obligations, operating and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of this filing.
Thereafter, we may need to raise further capital, through the sale of additional equity or debt securities, or other debt instruments to support our future operations. Our operating
needs include the planned costs to operate our business, including amounts required to fund working capital and capital expenditures. Our future capital requirements and the
adequacy of our available funds will depend on many factors, including our ability to successfully commercialize our products and services, competing technological and
market developments, and the need to enter into collaborations with other companies or acquire other companies or technologies to enhance or complement our product and
service offerings. There is also no assurance that the amount of funds we might raise will enable us to complete our development initiatives or attain profitable operations. If we
are unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, we may have to curtail our development, marketing and promotional activities, which would have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately, we could be forced to discontinue our operations and liquidate.
Since inception, our operations have primarily been funded through proceeds from equity and debt financings. Although management believes that we have access to
capital resources, there are currently no commitments in place for new financing at this time.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies are included in Note 2 – “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this
Report.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, financings or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons, also known as “special purpose
entities” (SPEs).
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Our recently issued accounting standards are included in Note 2 - “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
included in this Report.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are not required to provide the information required by this Item because we are a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The financial statements required by this Item 8 are included in this Report beginning on page F-1. As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide
supplementary financial information.
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed
and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit
relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As required by the SEC Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b), we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including
our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this report. As a result of this evaluation, management concluded that more formalized controls and procedures are required to ensure that information
necessary to properly record transactions is adequately communicated on a timely basis from non-financial personnel to those responsible for financial reporting. Further,
management determined that we did not have sufficient resources in our accounting function for the entire fiscal year, which restricted our ability to gather, analyze and
properly review information related to financial reporting in a timely manner.
Based on the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
As of the date of this Report, we have retained an outside advisory and consulting firm with expertise in remediating disclosure control and procedures and are in the
process of reviewing and, where necessary, modifying controls and procedures.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”). Our internal control system was designed
to, in general, provide reasonable assurance to our company’s management and board regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements, but
because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to
future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures
may deteriorate.
Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018. The framework used by management in making
that assessment was the criteria set forth in the document entitled “2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission. Based on that assessment, management concluded that, during the period covered by this report, such internal controls and procedures were not
effective as of December 31, 2018 and that material weaknesses in ICFR existed as more fully described below.
Management has identified the following material weaknesses as of December 31, 2018:
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Lack of Formalized Policies and Procedures: Based on management’s review of key accounting policies and procedures as of December 31, 2018, we have
determined that although such policies and procedures exist, they are generally not formalized. Additionally, management has assessed certain policies and
procedures as inadequate regarding their design adequacy, including a lack of formalized evidence of their effective operation. We intend to remediate these
deficiencies over the next 12 months.
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Segregation of Duties: Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However,
to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions are being performed by separate individuals. Management
evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties in all of our financially significant processes and have concluded that this control deficiency
represented a material weakness. We plan to remediate this weakness over the next 12 months.
Internal Control Monitoring: As a result of insufficiently formalized documentation as to the adequacy of design and effective operation of both preventative and
detective controls, management’s ability to monitor the effective operation of these internal controls is limited. Accordingly, management’s ability to timely detect,
prevent and remediate deficiencies and potential fraud risks has been assessed as inadequate. We expect to remediate this weakness over the next 12 months.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management continued to address its remediation efforts in the fourth quarter of 2018.
● During the 4th quarter, we implemented a new ERP system by Net Suite. This new system involves substantial improvements in our financial reporting and closing
controls. As part of this implementation process, we have assessed the financial statement risks associated with the new ERP system designed adequate internal controls
exist to mitigate these financial statement risks.
● As of the date of this Report, we have retained an outside advisory and consulting firm with expertise in remediating disclosure control and procedures and are in the
process of reviewing and, where necessary, modifying controls and procedures.
● With the assistance of this outside advisory and consulting firm, management performed an assessment of financial risk. This risk assessment included an identification
and evaluation of the significant accounts and disclosures relating to financial reporting.
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Except the above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over the financial reporting during the fourth quarter of 2018.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
PART III
The following table sets forth the name and ages of our directors and executive officers, and their positions with us, as of March 25, 2019:
Name
Michael D. Farkas
James Christodoulou
Jonathan New
Donald Engel
Grant E. Fitz
Robert C. Schweitzer
Age
48
59
58
86
57
72
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Positions With Us
Chief Financial Officer
Director
Director
Director
The principal occupations for the past five years (and, in some instances, for prior years) of each of our directors and executive officers are as follows:
Michael D. Farkas has served as our Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to July 2015 and from October 2018 to date. Mr. Farkas has served as a member of the Board
since 2010 and has been the executive Chairman of the Board since January 1, 2015. Mr. Farkas is the founder and manager of FGI, a privately-held investment firm. Mr.
Farkas is the founder, a director and the Chief Executive Officer of Balance Labs, Inc., a consulting firm that provides business development and consulting services to startup
development stage business. Mr. Farkas also currently holds the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlas Group, in which its subsidiary, Atlas Capital
Services, was a broker-dealer that had successfully raised capital for a number of public and private clients until it withdrew its FINRA registration in 2007. Over the last 20
years, Mr. Farkas has established a successful track record as a principal investor across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, technology, aerospace and
defense, agriculture, and automotive retail. Mr. Farkas attended Brooklyn College where he studied Finance.
As the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and one of the company’s largest stockholders, Mr. Farkas leads the Board and guides the company. Mr.
Farkas brings extensive industry knowledge of the company and a deep background in emerging growth companies and capital market activities. His service as Executive
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer creates a critical link between management and the Board.
James Christodoulou has served as our Chief Operating Officer since August 2018 and our President and a director of the company since October 2018. He has been
a senior executive officer with 20 years of international Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer experience. Mr. Christodoulou has also been the Chief Financial
Officer of Galeon Navigation LLC, a privately-owned maritime commercial management and chartering platform, since September 2016. From July 2010 to July 2016, Mr.
Christodoulou was President and Principal of Angelmar Corp., a subsidiary of SOCATRA Shipping and Energy Group. From August 2007 to May 2010, Mr. Christodoulou
was Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Shipping Enterprises Corp., an operator of chemical product tankers. From November 2006 to August 2007, he was Chief Financial
Officer of Oceanfreight Inc., a Nasdaq listed company and operator of a diversified fleet of dry bulk vessels and tankers. From June 2005 to October 2006, Mr. Christodoulou
was a Managing Director of Dahlman Rose & Co., an investment banking firm. From June 2004 to March 2005, Mr. Christodoulou was Chief Financial Officer of Eastwind
Maritime, Inc., a privately held operator of a diversified fleet of tankers, dry bulk and refrigerated vessels. From August 1999 to April 2004, Mr. Christodoulou was Chief
Financial Officer of General Maritime Corporation a New York Stock Exchange listed company and an operator of a fleet of crude oil tankers. Mr. Christodoulou attended
Rutgers University with a major in Psychology and Columbia University Business School’s M.B.A. program.
Mr. Christodoulou’s 20 years of experience as a senior executive officer of several publicly traded companies, day-to-day operational leadership of our company and
in-depth knowledge of our company’s products and services make him well qualified as a member of the Board.
Jonathan New has served as our Chief Financial Officer since July 2018. Mr. New was previously the Chief Financial Officer of Net Element, Inc., a Nasdaq listed
company, from March 2008 to June 2018. From 2004 until it was sold in 2006, Mr. New owned and operated Wholesale Salon Furniture Corp.com, which imported and
distributed salon equipment. Thereafter, until joining Net Element, Mr. New provided services to public companies on a variety of corporate accounting, reporting and audit
related issues. From 2001 to 2003, Mr. New was Chief Operating Officer of Ener1, Inc. Prior to joining Ener1, Inc. in 2001, Mr. New held finance manager and chief financial
officer positions with companies including Häagen-Dazs, Virtacon (a web development company), RAI Credit Corporation (private label credit card company) and Prudential
of Florida (an office services company). Mr. New obtained his B.S. degree in Accounting from Florida State University and began his career with Accenture. He is a member of
the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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Donald Engel has served on our Board of Directors since July 2014. Mr. Engel is currently a consultant to Palisades Capital Management LLC. Mr. Engel served as
Managing Director and consultant at Drexel Burnham Lambert for 15 years. Mr. Engel managed and developed new business relationships and represented clients such as
Warner Communications and KKR & Co., L.P. Mr. Engel also served as a consultant to Bear Stearns and as a Director of such companies as Revlon, Uniroyal Chemical,
Levitz, Banner Industries, Savannah Pulp & Paper, and APL Corp. In the last decade, Mr. Engel consulted to Morgan Joseph TriArtisan. Mr. Engel attended the University of
Richmond.
Mr. Engel has extensive knowledge of capital markets and fostering new business relationships in particular, making his input invaluable to the Board’s discussions on
the company’s capital market and mergers and acquisitions activities.
Grant E. Fitz has served on our Board of Directors since August 2018. Since June 2016, Mr. Fitz has been the Chief Financial Officer of Valassis, an industry
leading digital and print multimedia company. Mr. Fitz oversees the financial operations for Valassis and supports the development of its business strategies and internal
controls. Mr. Fitz was also named in June 2017 as the President of NCH Marketing Services, a leading coupon clearing company and Valassis subsidiary. From April 2013 to
June 2016, Mr. Fitz served as the Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Xerox Corporation’s technology business and the President of Xerox Financial
Services. While at Xerox, Mr. Fitz led a comprehensive business turnaround which drove efficiency savings and generated higher profit margins for Xerox.
From November 2009 to March 2013 and from March 2006 to November 2009, Mr. Fitz was a senior officer at General Motors (GM), holding multiple positions with
increasing responsibility. He served as GM’s Global Finance Director of New Product Vehicle Programs from November 2011 to March 2013 and Chief Risk Officer and
Executive Director of Risk Management at GM from November 2010 to November 2011. In the latter role, Mr. Fitz established GM’s company-wide risk management program
as its first Chief Risk Officer, reporting to the GM Board’s finance and risk committee. Mr. Fitz also served as the Chief Financial Officer of GM Powertrain Europe from June
2007 to November 2009, where he led finance operations covering seven manufacturing plants, three joint ventures and five engineering centers, and General Director of GM
Audit Services from July 2005 to May 2007, where he led the internal audit operations for GM’s global automotive operations. He held various other leadership roles at GM in
both Europe and the United States, including being the Finance Director for the GM-Fiat Alliance from July 2001 to June 2005. From November 2009 to November 2010, Mr.
Fitz served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nexteer Automotive, a steering and driveline systems manufacturer. While at Nexteer, he helped lead a
comprehensive revenue growth initiative through the integration of new technologies in Nexteer products.
Mr. Fitz received a B.S. degree in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in management (M.B.A.) from the Krannert
Graduate School of Management at Purdue University. Mr. Fitz demonstrates extensive knowledge of complex financial, accounting and operational issues highly relevant to a
growth company. He also brings expertise in international business development and risk analysis in particular.
Robert C. Schweitzer has served on our Board of Directors and as lead independent director since July 2017. He is also the Chairman of the compensation and audit
committees, and a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee. Mr. Schweitzer is currently the Chief Executive Officer of RCS Mediation & Consulting
LLC, which was formed by him in 2013. He was formerly the President of Shay Investment Services, Inc., a holding company consisting of a bank, an investment management
company, and a broker-dealer serving the investment needs of institutional clients. He served in that capacity, and also served as Chairman of the Board of the Bank, from 2007
to 2012. From October 2005 to August 2007, Mr. Schweitzer was the Florida Regional President for Northwest Savings Bank (following the sale of Equinox Bank, where he
was President and Chief Executive Officer, to Northwest Savings). From June 2004 to March 2005, he was a consultant to Equinox Bank (formerly Horizon Bank) and became
President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinox Bank in March 2005. Mr. Schweitzer was the Regional President of Union Planters Bank for Broward and Palm Beach
County, Florida markets from April 1999 to December 2002.
Prior to joining Union Planters, Mr. Schweitzer served as the Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking for Barnett Bank/NationsBank/Bank of
America in Jacksonville, Florida from 1993 to 1999. Other positions held include Director and Head of Real Estate Consulting for Coopers & Lybrand in Washington, D.C.;
Senior Vice President and Manager of Central North America Real Estate for the First National Bank of Chicago, and Manager of Domestic Credit Process Review; and Senior
Vice President and Manager of Central North American Banking for Wachovia Bank.
In addition to sitting on the Board and serving as lead independent director, Mr. Schweitzer currently is chairman of the board of 1-800-PetMeds, a Nasdaq listed
company, and chairs the compensation committee and is a member of the audit and corporate governance and nominating committees. He is also a director of Envision Solar
International, Inc., an OTCQB quoted company, where he is the chairman of its audit committee, and he is a member of the board and lead independent director of OmniComm
Systems, Inc., a OTCQX quoted company, as well as chairman of the audit committee and a member of the compensation and corporate governance and nominating
committees. Mr. Schweitzer holds an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina, and a B.S. degree from the United States Naval Academy. Mr. Schweitzer served in the
United States Navy in the Submarine Force and Navy Reserve for 30 years and retired with a rank of Captain. He is also a certified Florida Supreme Court Circuit Civil
Mediator, a FINRA certified arbitrator, and on the roster of the American Arbitration Association.
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Mr. Schweitzer’s extensive and high-level experience in the financial services and investment industries, as well as his extensive public and private executive and
board involvement with numerous other businesses and organizations, enable Mr. Schweitzer to significantly contribute to the Board’s decision-making processes, making him
well qualified to serve as a director of our company.
Our directors are appointed at the annual meeting of stockholders and hold office until the annual meeting of the stockholders next succeeding his or her election, or
until his or her prior death, resignation or removal in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by the Board and hold office until the annual meeting of the Board
next succeeding his or her election, and until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, subject to earlier termination by his or her death, resignation or
removal.
There are no family relationships between any of our officers or directors.
Board of Directors
The Board held 17 meetings in 2018 and all of the directors attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board and committees on which they served.
We, and the Board, expect all current directors to attend our annual meetings of stockholders barring unforeseen circumstances or irresolvable conflicts. We do not have a
written policy on Board attendance at annual meetings of stockholders; however, we do schedule of Board meeting immediately after the annual meeting for which members
attending receive compensation.
Board Composition
Our Board is currently comprised of five directors. Mr. Schweitzer has been designated as our lead independent director. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws
permit our stockholders to establish by resolution the authorized number of directors. The Board’s committees are described below.
Committees of the Board
Our Board has established an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate governance committee. The composition and
responsibilities of each of the committees of our Board are described below. Members serve on such committees until their resignation or until otherwise determined by our
Board.
Audit Committee
Our audit committee was established in December 2013 to oversee our corporate accounting and financial reporting processes. Our audit committee is, among other
things, responsible for:
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selecting and hiring the independent registered public accounting firm to audit our financial statements;
helping to ensure the independence and performance of the independent registered public accounting firm;
approving audit and non-audit services and fees;
reviewing financial statements and discussing with management and the independent registered public accounting firm our annual audited and quarterly
financial statements, the results of the independent audit and the quarterly reviews, and the reports and certifications regarding internal controls over financial
reporting and disclosure controls;
preparing the audit committee report that the SEC requires to be included in our annual proxy statement;
reviewing reports and communications from the independent registered public accounting firm;
reviewing earnings press releases and earnings guidance;
reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures;
reviewing our policies on risk assessment and risk management;
reviewing related party transactions;
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establishing and overseeing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of accounting related complaints and the confidential submission by our
employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters; and
reviewing and monitoring actual and potential conflicts of interest.
Our audit committee is comprised of Messrs. Schweitzer (Chairman), Engel and Fitz. Our Board has determined that each of the directors serving on the audit
committee meets the requirements for financial literacy under applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and Nasdaq. In addition, our Board has determined that Mr.
Schweitzer meets the requirements of a financial expert as defined under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and who has the requisite financial sophistication as
defined under the applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq. Our Board has considered the independence and other characteristics of each member of our audit committee, and
our Board believes that each member meets the independence and other requirements of Nasdaq and the SEC. Our audit committee operates under a written charter that satisfies
the applicable standards of the SEC and Nasdaq.
During 2018, the audit committee met five times.
Compensation Committee
Our compensation committee was established in December 2013 to oversee our corporate compensation policies, plans and benefit programs. Our compensation
committee is, among other things, responsible for:
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reviewing, approving and determining, or making recommendations to our Board regarding, the compensation of our executive officers, including our Chief
Executive Officer and other executive officers;
administering our equity compensation plans and programs;
reviewing and discussing with our management our SEC disclosures; and
overseeing our submissions to stockholders on executive compensation matters.
Our compensation committee is comprised of Messrs. Schweitzer (Chairman) and Engel. Our Board has considered the independence and other characteristics of each
member of our compensation committee. Our Board believes that each member of our compensation committee meets the requirements for independence under the current
requirements of Nasdaq, is a nonemployee director as defined by Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and is an outside director as defined pursuant to Section
162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Our compensation committee operates under a written charter that satisfies the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and
the listing standards of Nasdaq.
During 2018, the compensation committee did not meet separately but only in conjunction with meetings of the full Board of Directors due to the small size of the
Board and the committee’s limited activities.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Our nominating and corporate governance committee was established in December 2013. Our nominating and corporate governance committee is comprised of Messrs.
Fitz (Chairman) and Schweitzer. Our nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for the review of corporate governance, identifying, review the
composition of and evaluate the performance of the Board; recommend persons for election to the Board and evaluate director compensation; review the composition of
committees of the Board and recommend persons to be members of such committees; review and maintain compliance of committee membership with applicable regulatory
requirements; and review conflicts of interest of members of the Board and corporate officers. The committee may use outside consultants to assist in identifying candidates and
will also consider advice and recommendations from stockholders, management, and others as it deems appropriate. When evaluating director nominees, our directors consider
the following factors:
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the current size and composition of the Board and the needs of the Board and the respective committees of the Board;
such factors as character, integrity, judgment, diversity of experience, independence, area of expertise, corporate experience, length of service, potential
conflicts of interest, other commitments and the like; and
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other factors that the directors may consider appropriate.
Our nominating and corporate governance committee operates under a written charter. Our goal is to assemble a Board that brings together a variety of skills derived
from high quality business and professional experience.
During 2018, the nominating and corporate governance committee did not meet separately but only in conjunction with meetings of the full Board of Directors due to
the small size of the Board and the committee’s limited activities.
While we do not have a formal diversity policy for Board membership, the Board does seek to ensure that its membership consists of sufficiently diverse backgrounds,
meaning a mix of backgrounds and experiences that will enhance the quality of the Board’s deliberations and decisions. In considering candidates for the Board, the independent
directors consider, among other factors, diversity with respect to viewpoints, skills, experience and other demographics.
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Director Independence
Our shares of common stock and warrants are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Under the rules of Nasdaq, “independent” directors must make up a
majority of a listed company’s board of directors. In addition, applicable Nasdaq rules require that, subject to specified exceptions, each member of a listed company’s audit and
compensation committees be independent within the meaning of the applicable Nasdaq rules. Audit committee members must also satisfy the independence criteria set forth in
Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.
Our Board has undertaken a review of the independence of each director and considered whether any director has a material relationship with us that could
compromise his ability to exercise independent judgment in carrying out his responsibilities. As a result of this review, our Board determined that Messrs. Engel, Fitz and
Schweitzer qualify as “independent” directors within the meaning of the Nasdaq rules. As a result, a majority of our directors are independent, as required under applicable
Nasdaq rules. As required under applicable Nasdaq rules, we anticipate that our independent directors will meet in regularly scheduled executive sessions at which only
independent directors are present.
Board Leadership Structure
Michael D. Farkas has been a director since 2010, our Chairman of the Board since January 2015 and Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to July 2015 and again since
October 2018. We believe that having one person, particularly Mr. Farkas with his wealth of industry and executive management experience, his extensive knowledge of the
operations of the company and his own history of strategic thinking, serve as both Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is the best leadership structure for us because it
demonstrates to our employees, customers and stockholders that the company is under strong leadership, with a single person setting the tone and having primary responsibility
for managing our operations. This unity of leadership promotes strategy development and execution, timely decision-making and effective management of our resources. We
believe that we have been well-served by this structure.
As described above, three of our five directors are independent. In addition, all of the directors on each of the audit committee, compensation committee and
nominating and corporate governance committee are independent directors and each of these committees is led by a committee chair. The committee chairs set the agendas for
their committees and report to the full board on their work. As required by Nasdaq, our independent directors meet in executive session without management present as
frequently as they deem appropriate, typically at the time of each regular in-person Board meeting. All of our independent directors are highly accomplished and experienced
business people in their respective fields, who have demonstrated leadership in significant enterprises and are familiar with Board processes. Our independent directors bring
experience, oversight and expertise from outside the company and industry, while our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Christodoulou bring company-specific
experience and expertise.
Board Role in Risk Oversight
Risk assessment and oversight are integral parts of our governance and management processes. Our Board does not have a standing risk management committee, but
rather administers this oversight function directly through our Board as a whole, as well as through various standing committees of our Board that address risks inherent in their
respective areas of oversight.
Our Board oversees an enterprise-wide approach to risk management, which is designed to support the achievement of our company’s objectives, including the
strategic objective to improve long-term financial and operational performance and enhance stockholder value. Our Board believes that a fundamental part of risk management
is understanding the risks that we face, monitoring these risks and adopting appropriate control and mitigation of these risks.
The Board discusses risks with our senior management on a regular basis, including as a part of its strategic planning process, annual budget review and approval, and
through reviews of compliance issues in the appropriate committees of our Board. While the Board has the ultimate oversight responsibility for the risk management process,
various committees of the Board are structured to oversee specific risks, as follows:
Committee
Audit Committee
Primary Risk Oversight Responsibility
Oversees financial risk, including capital risk, financial compliance risk, internal controls over financial reporting and reporting of
violations involving financial risk, internal controls and other non-compliance with our Code of Conduct.
Compensation Committee
Oversees our compensation policies and practices to ensure compensation appropriately incentivizes and retains management and
determines whether such policies and practices balance risk-taking and reward in an appropriate manner.
Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee
Oversees the assessment of each Board member’s independence to avoid conflict, determine effectiveness of the Board and
committees, and maintain good governance practices through our Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
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Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of our common stock to file with the SEC initial reports of
ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common stock. Such persons are required to by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they
file.
Based solely upon our review of the copies of such forms received by us, or representations from certain reporting persons that no year-end Forms 5 were required for
those persons, we believe that, during the year ended December 31, 2018, all filing requirements applicable to our executive officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial
owners were complied with.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The following summary compensation table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our principal executive officer who served as such during all
of 2018 (Michael D. Farkas), our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at the end of
2018 (James Christodoulou and Jonathan New), and two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided but were not serving as executive officers at the
end of 2018 (Michael Calise, former Chief Executive Officer, and Ira Feintuch, former Chief Operating Officer) (collectively, the “named executive officers”).
Summary Compensation Table
Name and
Principal Position
Year
Salary
Bonus
Awards (6)
Awards (6)
Award Compensation
Stock
Option
All Other
Compensation
Total
Michael D. Farkas (1)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James Christodoulou (2)
President and Chief Operating Officer
Jonathan New (3)
Chief Financial Officer
Michael J. Calise (4)
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ira Feintuch (5)
Former Chief Operating Officer
2018
2017
$ 442,500
$ 981,563
$
$
515,713
-
$
$
2018
2017
$
$
88,141
-
$
$
2018
2017
$ 107,452
-
$
$
$
61,888
-
$
$
72,779
-
$
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
2018
2017
$ 256,794
$ 286,450
$
$
272,321
-
$
$
-
769,047
$
$
2018
2017
$ 200,801
$ 250,000
$
$
206,101
-
$
$
-
-
$
26,402
1,337
74,336
$
$
2,379,166
1,178,780
$
$
3,338,716
2,234,679
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4,176
-
$
$
6,264
-
$
$
154,205
-
186,495
-
351,719
97,887
$
$
880,834
1,153,384
345,996
46,725
$
$
752,898
323,127
1. Michael D. Farkas serves as our executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and was appointed to these positions in January 2015 and October 2018 (and
previously from 2010 to July 2015), respectively. Pursuant to the Third Amendment and the Conversion Agreement (as each term is defined under “Employment and
Management Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements – Michael D. Farkas Employment Agreement” below), we paid $560,295
and $397,500 in salary to Mr. Farkas in 2018 and 2017, respectively, in the form of shares of common stock and stock options. We also paid a bonus to Mr. Farkas in the
form of 75,235 shares of common stock having a fair value of $515,713 at the time of issuance (inclusive of a tax gross-up of $155,713).
Included in All Other Compensation for Mr. Farkas are (i) company-paid health insurance benefits of $22,220 and $18,142 in 2018 and 2017, respectively, (ii) company-
paid car lease and insurance expenses of $29,548 in 2018, and (iii) $394,466 of commissions payable to Farkas Group Inc., a company controlled by Mr. Farkas, relating
to the installation of chargers and a placement fee. The compensation listed in All Other Compensation is also for Mr. Farkas’ service as a member of our Board. In 2018,
Mr. Farkas received director fees of $72,644, of which $34,404 represented payment in the form of warrants, and in 2017, he received director fees of $63,157, of which
$55,843 represented payment in the form of warrants.
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2. Mr. Christodoulou serves as our President, Chief Operating Officer and a director. Mr. Christodoulou was appointed Chief Operating Officer in August 2018 and was
appointed as President and a director in October 2018. Included in Mr. Christodoulou’s 2018 bonus of $61,888 includes a $21,404 accrual for 2018, which is expected to
be paid during the first half of 2019.
3. Mr. New serves as our Chief Financial Officer, joining our company in July 2018. Included in Mr. New’s 2018 bonus of $72,779 is a $21,404 accrual for 2018, which is
expected to be paid during the first half of 2019.
4. Mr. Calise served as our Chief Executive Officer through October 2018, and currently serves as our Senior Vice President of Sales. Mr. Calise received a 2018 bonus of
$247,321, representing 47,022 shares of common stock having such fair value at the time of issuance (inclusive of a tax gross-up of $97,321). Included in All Other
Compensation for Mr. Calise are (i) $54,498 of 2018 director fees paid in the form of shares of common stock and warrants and $52,923 of 2017 director fees paid in the
form of shares of common stock and warrants, and (ii) $225,000 in repositioning severance in 2018, which was paid during the first quarter of 2019.
5. Mr. Feintuch served as our Chief Operating Officer through the date of his resignation in July 2018. Mr. Feintuch was paid a 2018 bonus of $206,101, which consisted of
39,185 shares of common stock. Included in All Other Compensation for Mr. Feintuch is compensation of $134,318 during 2018, of which $94,657 represented accrued
commissions that were paid in the form of 52,461 shares of common stock and warrants.
6. The amounts reported in these columns represent the grant-date fair value of the stock and option awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017,
calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions used in calculating these amounts are discussed in Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in this Report.
Employment and Management Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control Arrangements
Michael D. Farkas Employment Agreement. On October 15, 2010, we entered into an employment agreement with Michael D. Farkas to serve as our Chief
Executive Officer (“Original Farkas Employment Agreement”). The agreement was for three years and stipulated a base salary of $120,000 in year one, $240,000 in year two
and $360,000 in year three. The agreement also included a signing bonus of $60,000. At a Board meeting on April 17, 2014, the Board resolved to enter into a three-year
contract with Mr. Farkas, in which Mr. Farkas was to receive a monthly salary of $40,000 with an increase to $50,000 per month in the event our shares became listed for
trading on a national securities exchange. On December 23, 2014, in connection with the closing and as a condition to the closing of a series C preferred stock securities
purchase agreement, we entered into an amendment to the employment agreement with Mr. Farkas (who was still Chief Executive Officer at that time) (“First Amendment”).
The First Amendment provided that Mr. Farkas was to have a salary of $40,000 per month. However, for such time as any of the aggregate subscription amount from the
December 2014 securities purchase agreement was still held in escrow, Mr. Farkas was to receive $20,000 in cash and the remaining amount of his compensation (i) was to be
deferred and (ii) was to be determined by the compensation committee of the Board to be fair and equitable. Additionally, beginning on the date that the aggregate subscription
amount was released from escrow and continuing for so long as the series C preferred stock remained outstanding, Mr. Farkas’ salary was only to be paid in cash if doing so
would not have put us in a negative operating cash flow position. Effective July 24, 2015, we again amended our employment agreement with Mr. Farkas, such that Mr. Farkas
was appointed our Chief Visionary Officer and was no longer our Chief Executive Officer (“Second Amendment”).
Effective June 15, 2017, we and Mr. Farkas entered into a third amended employment agreement (“Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment was approved by our
compensation committee and the Board as a whole (with Mr. Farkas recusing himself from this vote). The Third Amendment, which superseded the First Amendment and
Second Amendment, clarified that, on a going-forward basis, the Executive Chairman position held by Mr. Farkas would be the principal executive officer of our company. Mr.
Farkas was appointed to this position for a term of three years, with an automatic one-year renewal unless either party terminates Mr. Farkas’ employment with our company at
least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term. We agreed that Mr. Farkas was to be paid $20,000 per month from July 24, 2015 to November 24, 2015 and we agreed to pay
Mr. Farkas the equivalent of $15,000 per month in cash compensation for the past 18 months (from December 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017), or $270,000. Prior to entering into the
Original Farkas Employment Agreement, we and an entity controlled by Mr. Farkas entered into (i) a Consulting Agreement, dated October 20, 2009 (“Consulting Agreement”),
and (ii) a Car Charging Group, Inc. Fee/Commission Agreement, dated November 17, 2009 (“Fee Agreement”), and, after entering into the Original Farkas Employment
Agreement, the parties entered into a Patent License Agreement, dated March 29, 2012, among our company, Mr. Farkas and Balance Holdings, LLC and the March 11, 2016
Agreement regarding the Patent License Agreement (with the Fee Agreement and the Consulting Agreement, “Affiliate Agreements”). Additionally, the Original Farkas
Employment Agreement included a provision whereby any stock options or warrants awarded to Mr. Farkas (or Farkas Group, Inc.) by us that were exercised by Mr. Farkas or
that expired would be replaced by us. Such replacement stock options and warrants would have a new exercise price that is 1% above the market price on the new issue date.
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Pursuant to a December 6, 2017 letter agreement between our company and Mr. Farkas, Mr. Farkas’ monthly salary, as of the closing of our 2018 public offering, is
$40,000 of cash compensation. From February 16, 2018 to April 16, 2018, in connection with the closing of our 2018 public offering, we (i) paid $80,000 to Mr. Farkas in
repayment of accrued cash compensation for the period from July 2015 to November 2015, (ii) issued to Mr. Farkas 223,456 units of unregistered shares of common stock and
warrants (with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and two warrants each to purchase one share of common stock for a total of 223,456 shares and 446,912
warrants) issuable as payment of $712,500 in shares of common stock owed to Mr. Farkas for the period from December 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017 pursuant to the Third
Amendment and a Conversion Agreement, dated August 23, 2017, between our company and Mr. Farkas, divided by the public offering price of $4.25 multiplied by 80%, (iii)
issued to Mr. Farkas 153,039 units of unregistered shares of common stock and warrants (for a total of 153,039 shares and 306,078 warrants) issuable as payment of (a)
$375,000 in shares of common stock owed to Mr. Farkas for accrued commissions on hardware sales and revenue from charging stations for the period from November 2015 to
March 2017 pursuant to the Third Amendment divided by the public offering price of $4.25 multiplied by 80%, and (b) $145,334 in shares of common stock owed to Mr. Farkas
for accrued commissions on hardware sales and revenue from charging stations for the period from April 2017 to February 13, 2018 pursuant to a verbal agreement between our
company and Mr. Farkas, divided by the public offering price of $4.25 multiplied by 80%, (iv) issued to Mr. Farkas 74,753 shares of common stock issuable as payment of
principal and interest of $221,009 owed to BLNK Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by Mr. Farkas, pursuant to the Conversion Agreement, dated August 23, 2017, between
our company and BLNK Holdings. In March 2018, Mr. Farkas also received 886,119 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to the December 6, 2017 letter agreement.
Mr. Farkas is owed stock options for 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $30 per share and stock options for 8,240 shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $37.50 per share in connection with amounts owed pursuant to the Third Amendment. With the exception of the Farkas additional amounts for the period from
April 2017 to February 13, 2018, pursuant to a verbal agreement between our company and Mr. Farkas, the Third Amendment resolved all claims Mr. Farkas had with regard to
the Affiliate Agreements. Following the closing of our 2018 public offering and the issuance of all securities owed to Mr. Farkas pursuant to the verbal agreement, Mr. Farkas
no longer has any claims with regard to the Affiliate Agreements. The Affiliate Agreements are not currently in effect and will retain that status while Mr. Farkas is employed by
us with a monthly salary of at least $30,000. Pursuant to the Third Amendment, Mr. Farkas will be entitled to salary and benefits for 18 months if he is terminated for a reason
other than for cause, which is defined in the Original Farkas Employment Agreement as a conviction for committing or participating in an injurious act that constitutes fraud,
gross negligence, misrepresentation or embezzlement with regard to our company.
James Christodoulou Employment Agreement. In connection with Mr. Christodoulou’s appointment as President, the Board approved an offer letter to Mr.
Christodoulou (the “Christodoulou Offer Letter”), which was executed on August 28, 2018. The Christodoulou Offer Letter provides that Mr. Christodoulou is entitled to
receive an annualized base salary of $250,000, payable in regular installments in accordance with our general payroll practices. Mr. Christodoulou will also be eligible for a
cash bonus of 25% of his base salary based on the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, payable in cash or stock. Mr. Christodoulou will also be entitled to receive equity
awards under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan with an aggregate award value equal to 50% of his base salary. Mr. Christodoulou also has received a $20,000 signing
bonus.
If Mr. Christodoulou’s employment is terminated by us other than for cause, he is entitled to receive severance equal to up to six months of his base salary. Mr.
Christodoulou is also entitled to vacation and other employee benefits in accordance with our policies.
Jonathan New Employment Agreement. Pursuant to an offer letter dated June 15, 2018 (the “Offer Letter”), Mr. New will receive an annual base salary of $225,000
(the “Base Salary”) and he received a cash payment of $20,000 as a signing bonus on his employment start date. Mr. New is eligible for an annual incentive bonus in the amount
up to 25% of his Base Salary based on meeting certain key performance indicators to be mutually agreed to by Mr. New and our compensation committee. The Offer Letter is for
a term of two years commencing on the employment start date (the “Term”). On the second anniversary of the employment start date, Mr. New’s employment will be renewed
automatically for an additional one-year term, unless we provide a notice of non-renewal at least 30 days prior to the end of the Term.
If Mr. New’s employment is terminated by us other than for cause, he is entitled to receive severance equal to up to six months of his base salary. Mr. New is also
entitled to vacation and other employee benefits in accordance with our policies.
Mr. New will be entitled to awards under our 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan equal to 50% of his Base Salary, as adjusted from time to time (the “Grant”), with
25% of such Grant will be in the form of restricted shares of our common stock and the remaining 75% of such Grant will be in the form of options to purchase our common
stock. As a full-time employee, Mr. New will be eligible to participate in all of our benefit programs.
Michael J. Calise Repositioning Agreement. On October 19, 2018, we entered into a repositioning agreement with Michael J. Calise, pursuant to which Mr. Calise
agreed to become our Senior Vice President of Sales upon his resignation as our Chief Executive Officer, which position he had held since July 2015. Under the terms of the
agreement, Mr. Calise is entitled to receive a base salary of $10,000 per month, plus commissions on sales, as an at-will employee. He also received an aggregate payment of
$225,000 in connection with the termination of his previous employment agreement, which was paid in January 2019, and shares of restricted common stock with an aggregate
value of $250,000, which vest 50% in each of January 2019 and October 2019. All previously outstanding vested stock options held by Mr. Calise will remain in effect, and all
previously outstanding unvested stock options were forfeited under the agreement.
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Equity Compensation Plans
As of December 31, 2018, stock options to purchase an aggregate of 109,608 shares of common stock and 722,899 shares of our common stock were outstanding and
initially issued to employees and consultants under previous incentive compensation plans.
In July 2018, our Board, adopted the Blink Charging Co. 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2018 Plan”), The holders of a majority of our shares of common
stock approved the 2018 Plan at our stockholders meeting held on September 7, 2018. The 2018 Plan enables us to grant stock options, restricted stock, dividend equivalents,
stock payments, deferred stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance share awards, and other incentive awards to employees, directors, consultants and
advisors, and to improve our ability to attract, retain and motivate individuals upon whom our sustained growth and financial success depend, by providing such persons with
an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in us. Stock options granted under the 2018 Plan may be non-qualified stock options or incentive stock options,
within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside directors and any consultants or advisers providing
services to us or an affiliate shall in all cases be non-qualified stock options. The option price must be at least 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant and if, issued to
a 10% or greater shareholder, must be at least 110% of the fair market value on the date of the grant.
The 2018 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board, which has discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum
number of shares of common stock for which stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the 2018 Plan is 5,000,000, as adjusted. No awards may be issued on or after
September 7, 2028. Through December 31, 2018, we have granted an aggregate of 690,013 stock and option awards under the 2018 Plan, including the grants described below
to our executive officers, directors and consultants.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table provides information on outstanding equity awards as of December 31, 2018 to the named executive officers including Mr. Farkas, Mr. Calise and
Mr. Feintuch. Mr. New and Mr. Christodoulou were not issued any equity awards during the year ended December 31, 2018.
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Option Awards
Stock Awards
Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
exercisable
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
options
unexercisable
Number of
securities
underlying
unexercised
unearned
options
Option
exercise
price
Option
expiration
date
Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Number
of
unearned
shares,
units or
other
rights
vested
Equity
incentive
plan
awards:
Market
or payout
value of
unearned
shares,
units or
other
not vested
Number
of
shares
or units
of stock
that
have not
vested
Market
value of
shares
of units
that
have
not
vested
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
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-
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-
100
4,200
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
100
100
15,000
7,000
8,240
100
100
100
7,000
9,600
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
50.50
55.00
27.00
26.50
16.50
20.00
21.00
17.50
9.50
10.00
9.50
9.00
7.50
8.50
16.50
18.50
47.50
2.53
2.17
2.50
5.25
30.00
37.50
6.00
3.52
2.63
30.00
37.50
-
04/17/19
05/14/19
08/21/19
10/21/19
12/17/19
03/09/20
04/29/20
06/17/20
12/04/20
12/07/20
12/11/20
02/10/21
02/12/21
02/23/21
03/29/21
03/31/21
06/06/21
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
12/13/23
-
-
$
-
-
7,000
9,600
-
$
$
$
30.00
37.50
-
12/13/23
12/13/23
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
$
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$
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$
$
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-
75,235
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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$
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240,000
47,022
$
150,000
-
-
39,185
$
$
$
-
-
125,000
Name
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Michael J. Calise
Ira Feintuch
Ira Feintuch
Ira Feintuch
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth our securities authorized for issuance under any equity compensation plans approved by our stockholders, as well as any equity
compensation plans not approved by our stockholders, as of December 31, 2018:
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
Total
Pension Benefits and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding
options, warrants and
rights
(b)
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation plans
(excluding securities reflected in
column (a))
(c)
109,608 $
- $
109,608 $
35.00 $
- $
35.00
-
-
-
We do not provide a pension plan for our employees, and none of our named executive officers participated in a nonqualified deferred compensation plan in 2017 and
2018.
401(k) Plan
We maintain a tax qualified retirement plan (the “401(k) Plan”), that provide eligible employees with an opportunity to save for retirement on a tax advantaged basis.
Eligible employees may participate in the 401(k) Plan on the entry date coincident with or following the date they meet the 401(k) Plan’s age and service eligibility
requirements. The entry date is either January 1 or July 1. In order to meet the age and service eligibility requirements, otherwise eligible employees must be age 21 or older
and complete 3 consecutive months of employment. Participants are able to defer up to 100% of their eligible compensation subject to applicable annual Code limits. All
participants’ interest in their deferrals are 100% vested when contributed. Currently, the 401(k) Plan does not provide for any matching contributions on employee deferrals.
Compensation of Directors
The following table provides information for 2018 regarding all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to each person who served as a director for some portion
or all of 2018:
Name
Donald Engel (1)
Grant E. Fitz (2)
Robert C. Schweitzer (3)
Andrew Shapiro (4)
Total
$
$
$
$
$
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
Stock
Awards
Option/Warrants
Awards
$
$
$
114,851
39,501
169,155
44,750
73,088(1)
20,973(2)
95,013(3)
-
368,257
$
189,074
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$
$
$
$
$
85,434(1)
-
-
114,069(4)
199,503
All Other
Compensation
-
$
$
$
$
$
-
-
-
-
Total
273,373
60,474
264,168
158,819
756,834
$
$
$
$
$
(1) Mr. Engel earned $273,373 in board compensation for 2018, which included a stock award for $73,088 (11,765 shares) and an option award of $85,434 (68,150 shares
inclusive of a tax gross-up for $24,350).
(2) Mr. Fitz earned $60,474 in board compensation during 2018 which represents a pro-rated amount from the date Mr. Fitz became a board member. Of that amount,
$20,973 was in the form of common stock that was accrued in 2018 and paid during 2019.
(3) Mr. Schweitzer earned $264,168 in board fees for 2018 which included a stock award for $95,013 (15,294 shares inclusive of a tax gross-up of $31,654).
(4) Mr. Shapiro received $158,819 in board compensation for 2018 which included 107,143 options of our common stock with a value of $114,069 on the date of grant.
Agreements Regarding Board Service
We entered into a director agreement (the “Shapiro Agreement”) with Mr. Shapiro on April 28, 2014. In connection with compensation owed to Mr. Shapiro pursuant
to the Shapiro Agreement, in February 2018, upon the closing of the public offering, we paid $223,286 to Mr. Shapiro. In connection with compensation owed to Mr. Shapiro
pursuant to the Shapiro Agreement, we issued 107,143 warrants to Mr. Shapiro on April 9, 2018 with the warrants having a weighted average exercise price of $4.25.
We entered into a director agreement (the “Engel Agreement”) with Mr. Engel on July 30, 2014. In connection with compensation owed to Mr. Engel pursuant to the
Engel Agreement, in February 2018, upon the closing of the public offering, we paid $84,243 to Mr. Engel. In connection with compensation owed to Mr. Engel pursuant to the
Engel Agreement, we issued 68,150 warrants to Mr. Engel on April 9, 2018 with the warrants having a weighted average exercise price of $4.25.
In connection with accrued Board service fees owed to Mr. Schweitzer, in February 2018, upon the closing of the public offering, we paid $22,500 to Mr. Schweitzer.
Kevin Evans was a member of our Board from October 19, 2016 to December 8, 2016. In connection with accrued Board service fees owed to Mr. Evans, in February
2018, upon the closing of the public offering, we paid $11,122 to Mr. Evans.
On December 11, 2017, the Board approved a new Board compensation plan (the “2017 Board Plan”). The 2017 Board Plan had an effective date of November 1,
2017. The 2017 Board Plan applied to the entire Board from November 1, 2017 through February 16, 2018. Since that date, the 2017 Board Plan only applies to the non-
employee members of the Board. The employee members of the Board are no longer paid separate compensation for serving on the Board. The 2017 Board Plan superseded all
prior compensation arrangements with the Board members.
Pursuant to the 2017 Board Plan, each non-employee member of the Board receives an annual cash retainer of $60,000. The lead independent director of the Board
(currently, Mr. Schweitzer) receives a supplemental annual cash retainer in an amount $30,000. Each non-employee member of the Board that serves in a chairperson role or as
a member of a committee receives a supplemental annual cash retainer in an amount equal to the corresponding role: (i) Chair of the audit committee — $15,000; Member of
the audit committee — $7,500; (ii) Chair of the compensation committee—$10,000; Member of the compensation committee — $5,000; and (iii) Chair of the nominating and
corporate governance committee—$10,000; Member of the nominating and corporate governance committee—$5,000. Each non-employee member of the Board receives
$1,500 for each in-person Board meeting and $500 for each telephone Board meeting. The annual and supplemental cash retainers are payable quarterly during the last month of
each quarter. We also reimburse our non-employee directors for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred in connection with attending Board and company meetings or
events.
In addition, each year on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders, each non-employee director will receive an annual award for the number of shares of our
common stock that have a market value of $50,000 based on the closing price of the common stock on the last business day preceding the grant date. The lead independent
director will receive an additional annual award for the number of shares of our common stock that have a market value of $15,000. The stock award will fully vest the sooner
of: (i) 12 months from grant; or (ii) one day before the following year’s annual meeting. All stock awards will include a cash payment upon vesting to cover expected ordinary
income tax charges and will be calculated at the highest individual personal income tax rate.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in December 2013. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to all our employees, officers and directors,
including our principal executive and senior financial officers. A copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on our website at www.blinkcharging.com. We
intend to disclose future amendments to certain provisions of our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, or waivers of these provisions with respect to executive officers on our
website or in our public filings with the SEC. There were no waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics in 2018. Our website and the information contained in, or
accessible through, our website will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Report and does not constitute part of this Report. A copy of our Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics will be provided without charge to any person submitting a written request to the attention of the Chief Executive Officer at our principal executive office.
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ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our shares of common stock beneficially owned as of March 25, 2019, for (i) each stockholder known to
be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our outstanding shares of common stock, (ii) each Named Executive Officer and director, and (iii) all executive officers and directors
as a group. A person is considered to beneficially own any shares: (a) over which such person, directly or indirectly, exercises sole or shared voting or investment power, or (b)
of which such person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time within 60 days after such date upon the exercise of stock options, warrants or convertible
securities. Unless otherwise indicated, voting and investment power relating to the shares shown in the table for our directors and executive officers is exercised solely by the
beneficial owner or shared by the owner and the owner’s spouse or children.
For purposes of this table, a person or group of persons is deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of any shares of common stock that such person has the right to
acquire within 60 days after March 25, 2019. For purposes of computing the percentage of outstanding shares of common stock held by each person or group of persons, any
shares that such person or persons has the right to acquire within 60 days after March 25, 2019 is deemed to be outstanding, but is not deemed to be outstanding for the purpose
of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. The inclusion of any shares listed as beneficially owned does not constitute an admission of beneficial ownership.
Name of Beneficial Owner (1)
5% Shareholders:
Justin Keener
Directors and Executive Officers:
Michael D. Farkas
James Christodoulou
Jonathan New
Donald Engel
Grant E. Fitz
Robert C. Schweitzer
Michael J. Calise
Ira Feintuch
All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons)
* Less than 1% of the outstanding shares.
Shares of Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
Number
Percent (2)
2,569,386(3)
7,712,629(4)
0
0
481,915(5)
0
41,176(6)
155,205(7)
285,294(8)
8,676,219(9)
9.9%
28.1%
-
-
1.8%
-
*
*
1.1%
29.9%
(1) Each person, except Justin Keener, maintains a mailing address c/o Blink Charging Co., 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. The address of
Mr. Keener is 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169.
(2) Applicable percentage ownership is based on 26,223,809 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 25, 2019.
(3) As reported in Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on January 31, 2019, represents (i) 2,533,529 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Keener,
(ii) 1,647,756 shares of common stock issuable upon the conversion of shares of series D convertible preferred stock, and (iii) 147,058 shares of common stock issuable upon
the exercise of warrants. The aggregate number of shares of common stock into which the shares of series D convertible preferred stock are convertible and warrants are
exercisable and which Mr. Keener has the right to acquire beneficial ownership is limited to the number of shares of common stock that, together with all other shares of
common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Keener, does not exceed 9.99% of the total outstanding shares of our common stock. Because the number of outstanding shares of
common stock of our company has increased since the filing of Mr. Keener’s Schedule 13G/A, the beneficial ownership of Mr. Keener may have correspondingly increased due
to his ability to convert additional shares of series D convertible preferred stock and exercise additional warrants pursuant to the 9.99% beneficial ownership limitation. For
purposes of voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Keener owns 9.9% of the outstanding shares.
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(4) Represents (i) 2,049,508 shares of common stock owned directly, (ii) 4,197,616 shares of common stock held by Farkas Group Inc., of which Mr. Farkas is the
President and has voting and investment power with respect to such shares, (iii) 231,441 shares of common stock held by Balance Group LLC, of which Mr. Farkas is the
managing member and has voting and investment power with respect to such shares, (iv) 22,130 shares of common stock held by Ze’evi Group Inc., of which Mr. Farkas is the
President and has voting and investment power with respect to such shares, (v) 7,200 shares of common stock held by the Michael D. Farkas Charitable Foundation, of which
Mr. Farkas is the trustee and has voting and investment power with respect to such shares, (vi) 80 shares of common stock held by Farkas Family Irrevocable Trust, of which
Mr. Farkas is the trustee and has voting and investment power with respect to such shares, (vii) 15,000 shares of common stock held by Mr. Farkas’ minor children, (viii)
43,740 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options, and (ix) 1,145,914 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants. For purposes of
voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Farkas owns 25.4% of the outstanding shares.
Additionally, Mr. Farkas has a less than 5% ownership interest in Ardour Capital Investments LLC and Ardour Capital Partners LLC, which, to the company’s
knowledge, own 42,771 shares and 14,117 shares of common stock, respectively. Mr. Farkas has no voting or investment power with respect to the shares of common stock
held by the Ardour Capital entities, and their ownership interests are not included in the shares of common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Farkas.
(5) Represents (i) 374,307 shares of common stock owned directly, (ii) 6,600 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options, and (iii) 101,008
shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants, which are currently exercisable. For purposes of voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Engel owns 1.4% of the
outstanding shares.
(6) Represents (i) 30,588 shares of common stock owned directly, and (ii) 10,588 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants, which are currently
exercisable. For purposes of voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Schweitzer owns less than 1% of the outstanding shares.
(7) Includes 100 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and 84,988 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants, which
are currently exercisable. For purposes of voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Calise, who previously served as an executive officer, owns less than 1% of the outstanding shares.
(8) Includes 16,600 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and 34,974 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants,
which are currently exercisable. For purposes of voting, on an actual basis, Mr. Feintuch, who previously served as an executive officer, owns less than 1% of the outstanding
shares.
(9) Includes currently exercisable stock options and warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,307,850 shares of common stock.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
Other than the transactions described under “Executive Compensation – Employment and Management Contracts, Termination of Employment and Change-in-Control
Arrangements; Michael D. Farkas Employment Agreement and Related Transactions,” and as described below, there are no transactions requiring disclosure between us and
related persons, promotors or control persons.
Transactions with BLNK Holdings, LLC
On February 10, 2017, February 14, 2017, July 18, 2017 and July 30, 2017, we entered into promissory notes with BLNK Holdings, LLC, a company controlled by
Michael D. Farkas, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for the principal sums of $22,567, $25,000, $5,078 and $30,000, respectively, together with simple interest at the
rate of 10% per year. On August 4, 2017, we entered into a secured promissory note with BLNK Holdings for the principal sum of $100,000.00, together with simple interest at
the rate of 10% per year. The loan was secured by a first priority lien on and continuing security interest in all of our assets.
On March 16, 2018, 74,753 shares of common stock were issued as payment of $221,009 in principal and interest owed to BLNK Holdings, pursuant to a Conversion
Agreement, dated August 23, 2017, between our company and BLNK Holdings. These shares were subsequently transferred to Mr. Farkas.
Transactions with Farkas Group Inc.
On August 7, 2017, we issued a 60-day convertible note in the principal amount of $50,000 to Farkas Group Inc. (“FGI”), a company controlled by Michael D. Farkas.
Interest on the note accrued at a rate of 15% annually and was payable at maturity. The unpaid principal and accrued interest were convertible at the election of the holder into
shares of common stock at $35.00 per share. In connection with the note issuance, we issued a five-year immediately-vested warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $0.70 per share. On August 29, 2017, following the effectiveness of the 2017 reverse stock split, FGI exercised, on a cashless basis, warrants for
3,100,000 shares, accounted for as derivative liabilities, not subject to the reverse stock split. We issued 2,990,404 shares of common stock to FGI as a result of the cashless
exercise. On December 6, 2017, we and Mr. Farkas signed a letter agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Farkas would cancel 2,930,596 of his shares of common stock. These
shares were cancelled on April 16, 2018. In February 2018, in connection with the closing of our 2018 public offering, we repaid $688,238 in principal and interest owed to Mr.
Farkas pursuant to convertible notes issued to FGI.
From January 1 to June 30, 2016, as a result of financings entered into by our company, we paid $52,500 in fees to FGI.
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Transactions with Balance Labs, Inc.
In September 2016, we executed a consulting agreement with Balance Labs, Inc. (“Balance Labs”), a company controlled by Mr. Farkas. Balance Labs will, among
other services, work to establish strategic partnerships, identify customers and identity hardware manufacturers. The consulting agreement calls for us pay a fee of 7% of any
gross revenues realized by us as a result of Balance Labs’ introductions. Balance Labs will receive a fee, to the extent permitted by applicable federal and state law, of 5% with
regard to any mergers (payable in-kind) of the aggregate consideration of the merger, sales of our company, or our assets. There is also compensation tied to hardware sales
($500 per unit) and any celebrity endorsements (18% of the compensation we pay) arranged by Balance Labs. Finally, if we execute an EV services agreement with a party
introduced by Balance Labs and we retain ownership of the hardware, Balance Labs is entitled to 5% of the net revenues generated by the deployed hardware. To date, we have
not paid any fees or other compensation to Balance Labs under this contract.
On July 28, 2016, as sub-landlord, we entered into a sublease agreement with Balance Labs, pursuant to which we agreed to sublease a portion of our Miami, Florida
corporate headquarters to the sub-tenant. The term of the sublease agreement was from August 1, 2016 to September 29, 2018, subject to earlier termination upon written notice
of termination by the landlord or us. This sublease agreement ended in March 2017 when the landlord commenced eviction proceedings against us. Throughout the term of the
agreement, subtenant was to pay to us fixed base rent and operating expenses equal to 50% of our obligation under our primary lease agreement, resulting in monthly base rent
payments ranging from approximately $7,500 to $8,000 per month, for a total of approximately $200,000 for the total term of the sublease agreement.
Transactions with Ardour Capital
On August 3, 2016, we executed a consulting agreement with Ardour Capital to serve as our financial advisor with respect to any private equity offerings, derivative
equity offerings or debt offerings. Mr. Farkas has a less than 5% ownership interest in Ardour Capital. For acting as our placement agent, Ardour Capital is entitled to receive a
sales commission of 5% of the gross proceeds from any private equity offering and a five-year warrant to purchase 5% of the common stock from such private equity
transaction with an exercise price based on the valuation of the private equity transaction. Ardour Capital is entitled to receive a sales commission of 3% of gross proceeds from
a non-convertible debt-related transaction in which there is no equity component other than customary warrant coverage not in excess of 10% of the associated debt. JMJ lent
$3,500,000 to us between October 2016 and October 2017. In connection with these loans, we had paid $120,000 (and owed $120,000) to Ardour Capital as sales commissions.
In February 2018, in connection with the closing of our 2018 public offering, we paid $120,000 to Ardour Capital.
On March 22, 2018, in connection with the closing of our 2018 public offering, we issued 360,441 shares of common stock to Ardour Capital as placement agent fees
related to the $3,5000,000 lent by JMJ and the separate $250,000 lent by JMJ to us on January 22, 2018. On the same day, we issued 1,167 shares of common stock to Ardour
Capital in connection with placement agent fees related to the sale of our series C preferred stock in December 2014.
On December 6, 2018, in connection with the sale of Series C Preferred Convertible stock in 2014 and 2016, we paid Ardour Capital $93,333 in sales commissions.
Transaction between BLNK Holdings and JMJ Financial
In February 2018, prior to the closing of our 2018 public offering, Mr. Farkas reached an agreement with JMJ Financial, a Nevada sole proprietorship owned by Justin
Keener (“JMJ”), that, following the closing of the 2018 public offering, BLNK Holdings would transfer 260,000 shares to JMJ as additional consideration for JMJ agreeing to
waive its claims to $12 million as a mandatory default amount pursuant to previous agreements with us. This transfer took place on April 18, 2018. The fair value of $785,200
of the 260,000 shares of common stock that were to be transferred to JMJ by BLNK Holdings is reflected as interest expense on our consolidated statements of operations
during the year ended December 31, 2018, with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital.
Transactions with JMJ Financial
On October 7, 2016, we executed a Promissory Note in favor of JMJ in the amount up to $3,725,000 bearing interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 6% per year.
The initial amount borrowed under the promissory note was $500,000, with the remaining amounts permitted to be borrowed under the promissory note being subject to us
achieving certain milestones.
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All advances after February 28, 2017 were at the discretion of JMJ without regard to any specific milestones occurring. Additional advances of $250,000 and $30,000
under the promissory note occurred on March 14, 2017 and March 24, 2017, respectively, and two more warrants to purchase our common stock were issued, one for 7,143
shares and the other for 857 shares. An additional advance of $400,000 occurred on April 5, 2017 and a warrant to purchase 11,429 shares of our common stock was issued on
the same date. An additional advance of $295,000 occurred on May 9, 2017 and a warrant to purchase 8,429 shares of our common stock was issued on the same date. On July
27, 2017, an additional advance of $50,000 was made to us and a warrant to purchase 1,429 shares of our common stock was issued to JMJ. We and JMJ entered into a Lockup,
Conversion and Additional Investment Agreement, dated October 23, 2017 (the “Additional Agreement”). In accordance with the terms of the Additional Agreement, on
October 24, 2017, JMJ advanced to us $949,900 available pursuant to previous agreements with JMJ and a warrant to purchase 27,140 shares of our common stock was issued
to JMJ. As of the closing of our 2018 public offering, ten warrants to purchase a total of 100,001 shares of our common stock had been issued to JMJ. The aggregate exercise
price was $3,500,000.
The Additional Agreement extended the maturity date of the JMJ loans to December 15, 2017. On November 29, 2017, we and JMJ entered into the first amendment
to the Additional Agreement, extending the maturity date to December 31, 2017. On January 4, 2018, we and JMJ entered into the second amendment to the Additional
Agreement, extending the maturity date to January 31, 2018. On February 1, 2018, we and JMJ entered into the third amendment to the Additional Agreement, extending the
maturity date to February 10, 2018. On February 7, 2018, we and JMJ entered into the fourth amendment to the Additional Agreement, extending the maturity date to February
15, 2018.
In addition, JMJ claimed that we would owe JMJ $12 million as a mandatory default amount pursuant to previous agreements with us. JMJ, in the Additional
Agreement, agreed to allow us to have two options for settling a previously issued note (including settling the mandatory default amount for either $1.1 million or $2.1 million),
securing a lockup agreement from JMJ, and exchanging previously issued warrants for shares of common stock. Each of these options depended upon the closing of our 2018
public offering by December 15, 2017 (subsequently extended to February 15, 2018). The option chosen was at our sole discretion. “Origination Shares” was defined in the
purchase agreement with JMJ as the following: on the fifth trading day after the closing of our public offering we would deliver to JMJ shares of our common stock equal to
48% of the consideration paid by JMJ under the Promissory Note divided by the lowest of (i) $35 per share, or (ii) the lowest daily closing price of our common stock during
the ten days prior to delivery of the Origination Shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits), or (iii) 80% of the common stock price of the public offering, or (iv) 80% of the
unit price of the public offering (if applicable), or (v) the exercise price of any warrants issued in the offering. The number of shares to be issued was to be determined based on
the offering price of the public offering.
The first option was that we, upon the closing of our 2018 public offering: (a) would pay $2.0 million in cash to JMJ; and (b) would issue shares of common stock to
JMJ with a value of $9,005,000 (including the Origination Shares). The second option was that we, upon the closing of our 2018 public offering, would not pay any cash to JMJ
and would issue shares of common stock to JMJ with a value of $12,005,000 (including the Origination Shares). Upon the closing of our public offering, we chose the second
option and did not pay any cash to JMJ. Although our public offering closed one day after the February 15, 2018 maturity date, JMJ accepted payment on February 16, 2018 and
did not declare a default. Prior to our choosing the option at the closing (with the first option including some cash and the second option not including any cash), JMJ could elect
to receive some or all of the share consideration (to be issued pursuant to either option) in the form of convertible preferred stock. On January 29, 2018, JMJ made the election
to receive all of the share consideration in the form of shares of convertible preferred stock.
Pursuant to the second option and to the election by JMJ to receive convertible preferred stock instead of common stock as permitted by the Additional Agreement, on
February 16, 2018, we issued to JMJ 12,005 shares of series D preferred stock convertible into 3,847,756 shares of common stock, to reflect the full payment of all dollar
amounts and share amounts owed in connection with the JMJ financing. On May 7, 2018, we received a notice of conversion from JMJ to convert 4,368 shares of series D
preferred stock with a stated value of $4,368,000 at the conversion price of $3.12 per share into 1,400,000 shares of our common stock. On May 10, 2018, we effected the
preferred stock conversion and issued 1,400,000 shares of common stock to JMJ.
Separately from and unrelated to the JMJ financing, JMJ lent $250,000 to us on January 22, 2018. We agreed with JMJ to issue units of unregistered shares of
common stock and warrants as repayment of this $250,000 advance at the closing of our public offering (with each unit consisting of one share of common stock and two
warrants each to purchase one share of common stock). On March 16, 2018, we issued 73,529 shares of common stock to JMJ and, on April 9, 2018, we issued 147,058
warrants to JMJ.
Related Person Transaction Policy
Our policy with regard to related party transactions is for the Board as a whole to approve any material transactions involving our directors, executive officers or
holders of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
Director and Executive Officer Indemnification Agreements
Nevada corporation law limits or eliminates the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’
fiduciary duties as directors. Our bylaws include provisions that require us to indemnify our directors or officers against monetary damages for actions taken as a director or
officer of our company. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect our directors, officers, employees and agents for certain liabilities.
Our articles of incorporation do not contain any limiting language regarding director immunity from liability.
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We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers, in addition to indemnification provided for in our bylaws. These
agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of our directors and executive officers for certain expenses, judgments, fines and settlement amounts, among
others, incurred by such person in any action or proceeding arising out of such person’s service as a director or executive officer in any capacity. We believe that these
provisions in our bylaws and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling our company pursuant to the
foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore
unenforceable.
Director Independence
Our shares of common stock and warrants are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2) provides that an “independent director”
is a person other than an officer or employee of our company or any other individual having a relationship which, in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would
interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. The Nasdaq listing rules provide that a director cannot be considered
independent if:
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the director is, or at any time during the past three years was, an employee of the company;
the director or a family member of the director accepted any compensation from the company in excess of $120,000 during any period of 12 consecutive months
within the three years preceding the independence determination (subject to certain exclusions, including, among other things, compensation for board or board
committee service);
a family member of the director is, or at any time during the past three years was, an executive officer of the company;
the director or a family member of the director is a partner in, controlling stockholder of, or an executive officer of an entity to which the company made, or from
which the company received, payments in the current or any of the past three fiscal years that exceed 5% of the recipient’s consolidated gross revenue for that year
or $200,000, whichever is greater (subject to certain exclusions); or
the director or a family member of the director is employed as an executive officer of an entity where, at any time during the past three years, any of the executive
officers of the company served on the compensation committee of such other entity; or the director or a family member of the director is a current partner of the
company’s outside auditor, or at any time during the past three years was a partner or employee of the company’s outside auditor, and who worked on the
company’s audit.
Our Board of Directors has determined that Donald Engel, Grant E. Fitz and Robert C. Schweitzer are “independent,” as independence is defined in the listing rules
for the Nasdaq Stock Market. Accordingly, three of our five directors are independent.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
Marcum LLP served as our independent registered public accountants for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Audit Fees
For our fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, we were billed approximately $223,860 and $238,150, respectively, for professional services rendered by our
independent auditors for the audit and review of our financial statements.
Audit Related Fees
There were no fees for audit related services rendered by our independent auditors or the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Tax Fees
For our fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no fees for professional services rendered by our independent auditors for tax compliance, tax
advice, and tax planning.
All Other Fees
For our fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, we were billed approximately $77,250 and $257,310, respectively, for professional services rendered by our
independent auditors related to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 and amendments thereto filed with the SEC in those years.
Pre-Approval Policies
Following the appointment of all three current members to the Board’s audit committee, such committee began its activities in November 2017 and has reviewed and
approved all services and fees from that date forward. Prior to then, all of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the entire Board. No services were
performed before or without approval.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) EXHIBITS
PART IV
We have filed the exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index of this registration statement and below in this Item 15:
Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
Exhibit Description
Articles of Incorporation, as amended most recently on August 17, 2017
Bylaws, as amended most recently on January 29, 2018
Certificate of Designations for Series D Preferred Stock
Warrant Agency Agreement by and between the Company and Worldwide Stock Transfer, LLC and Form of
Warrant Certificate for Registered Offering
4.2
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated April 9, 2018
Executive Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Michael D. Farkas dated October 29,
2010
Incorporated by
Reference
Filed or Furnished
Form Exhibit Filing Date Herewith
10-K
10-K
8-K
8-K
3.1
04/17/2018
3.2
04/17/2018
3.1
02/21/2018
4.1
02/21/2018
8-K
4.1
04/19/2018
10-K
10.17
04/16/2013
10.1*
10.2*
10.3 *
10.4 *
First Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Michael D. Farkas
dated December 23, 2014
8-K
10.4
12/29/2014
Second Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Michael D.
Farkas dated July 24, 2015
10-K
10.4
07/29/2016
Third Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Michael D. Farkas
dated June 15, 2017
S-1/A
10.7
07/06/2017
10.5*
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan
10.6*
2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan
10.7*
2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan
10.8*
2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan
8-K
8-K
10.1
12/06/2012
10.1
02/21/2013
10-K
10.7
07/29/2016
10-K
10.8
07/29/2016
10.9*
Form of 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan Stock Option Award Agreement
10-K
10.9
07/29/2016
10.10
10.11
10.12
Patent License Agreement, dated March 29, 2012, by and among Car Charging Group, Inc., Balance Holdings,
LLC and Michael Farkas
10-K
10.21
04/16/2013
Patent License Agreement, dated March 11, 2016, by and among Car Charging Group, Inc., Balance Holdings,
LLC and Michael Farkas
10-Q
10.3
08/04/2016
Revenue Sharing Agreement, dated April 3, 2013, by and among Car Charging Group, Inc., EV Pass Holdings,
LLC, and Synapse Sustainability Trust, Inc.
8-K
10.2
04/26/2013
10.13
Office Lease Agreement, dated April 20, 2018, between Euro American Group, Inc. and Car Charging Inc.
8-K
10.1
05/15/2018
10.14*
2018 Incentive Compensation Plan
Proxy
-
08/14/2018
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Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Description
10.15*
Offer Letter, dated June 15, 2018, between Blink Charging Co. and Jonathan New
10.16*
Offer Letter, dated August 28, 2018, between Blink Charging Co. and James Christodoulou
Incorporated by
Reference
Filed or Furnished
Form Exhibit Filing Date Herewith
8-K
8-K
10.1
06/29/2018
10.1
08/30/2018
21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1**
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2**
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
101.INS
XBRL Instance.
101.XSD XBRL Schema.
101.PRE
XBRL Presentation.
101.CAL XBRL Calculation.
101.DEF
XBRL Definition.
101.LAB XBRL Label.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
*
Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
** In accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 1, 2019
BLINK CHARGING CO.
SIGNATURES
By: /s/ Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Jonathan New
Jonathan New
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
/s/ James Christodoulou
James Christodoulou
/s/ Jonathan New
Jonathan New
/s/ Donald Engel
Donald Engel
/s/ Grant E. Fitz
Grant E. Fitz
/s/ Robert C. Schweitzer
Robert C. Schweitzer
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
April 1, 2019
(Principal Executive Officer)
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
Director
Director
Director
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April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity (Deficiency) for the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-6
F-8
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
Blink Charging Co. and Subsidiaries
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Blink Charging Co. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related
consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2018, and the
related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an
audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that
respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Marcum llp
Marcum llp
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.
New York, NY
April 1, 2019
F-1
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31,
2018
2017
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable and other receivables, net
Inventory, net
Current portion of operating lease right-of-use asset
Prepaid expenses and other current asset
Total Current Assets
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease right-of-use asset, non-current portion
Intangible assets, net
Deferred public offering costs
Other assets
Total Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Accrued issuable equity
Derivative liabilities
Current portion of convertible notes payable
Convertible notes payable - related party
Notes payable
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Current portion of deferred revenue
Total Current Liabilities
Convertible notes payable, non-current portion, net of debt discount of $0 and $499,435 as of December 31, 2018
and 2017, respectively
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion
Deferred revenue, non-current portion
Total Liabilities
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, 10,000 shares designated, 0 and 8,250 issued and outstanding as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency):
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized;
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 20,000,000 shares designated,0 and 11,000,000 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, 250,000 shares designated, 0 and 229,551 issued and outstanding as
of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, 13,000 shares designated, 5,141 and 0 shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 26,118,075 and 5,523,673 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
$
$
$
$
18,417,513
168,169
1,235,334
168,595
839,520
20,829,131
383,567
270,713
95,852
-
71,198
21,650,461
$
$
1,420,178
2,706,939
318,493
-
-
-
287,966
151,997
357,048
5,242,621
-
299,733
13,878
5,556,232
-
-
-
5
26,118
175,924,587
(159,856,481)
16,094,229
185,151
227,918
247,466
-
108,352
768,887
376,920
-
106,167
1,367,730
67,309
2,687,013
4,228,073
23,135,344
2,939,906
3,448,390
50,000
747,567
597,966
-
383,771
35,531,017
3,200,096
-
50,283
38,781,396
825,000
11,000
230
-
5,524
119,499,141
(156,435,278)
(36,919,383)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
$
21,650,461
$
2,687,013
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-2
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Revenues:
Charging service revenue - company-owned charging stations
Product sales
Network fees
Warranty
Grant and rebate
Other
Total Revenues
Cost of Revenues:
Cost of charging services - company-owned charging stations
Host provider fees
Cost of product sales
Network costs
Warranty and repairs and maintenance
Depreciation and amortization
Total Cost of Revenues
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses:
Compensation
General and administrative expenses
Other operating expenses
Lease termination costs
Total Operating Expenses
Loss From Operations
Other (Expense) Income:
Interest expense
Interest expense - related party share transfer (see Note 15)
Amortization of discount on convertible debt
Gain on settlement of accounts payable, net
Loss on settlement reserve
Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities
Change in fair value of FGI warrant liabilities
Change in fair value of investments
Loss on settlement of liabilities for equity
Loss on deconsolidation of 350 Green
Gain on settlement of liabilities to JMJ for equity
Gain on extinguishment of derivative liabilities
Non-compliance penalty for SEC registration requirement
Other income
Total Other Income (Expense)
Net Loss
Dividend attributable to Series C shareholders
Deemed dividend
Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders
Net Loss Per Share
Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
Basic
Diluted
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-3
$
$
$
$
For The Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
$
1,264,719
476,930
241,826
109,614
74,776
518,372
2,686,237
182,323
375,384
426,048
278,534
261,877
259,581
1,783,747
902,490
9,722,799
1,377,370
1,414,030
-
12,514,199
1,186,710
495,086
225,349
133,867
120,905
338,440
2,500,357
230,283
336,917
237,422
302,645
(32,890)
380,309
1,454,686
1,045,671
5,981,561
1,282,728
904,830
300,000
8,469,119
(11,611,709)
(7,423,448)
(106,060)
(785,200)
(528,929)
972,637
(127,941)
5,093,024
-
(161,823)
(2,136,860)
-
5,800,175
24,240
-
147,243
(946,131)
-
(2,285,173)
22,914
(12,980,588)
(138,164)
(43,871,675)
-
(7,570,581)
(97,152)
-
-
(73,498)
-
8,190,506
(67,940,048)
(3,421,203)
-
(23,458,931)
(26,880,134)
(1.30)
(1.30)
20,667,306
20,667,306
$
$
$
(75,363,496)
(4,267,100)
-
(79,630,596)
(25.95)
(25.95)
3,068,456
3,068,456
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Convertible Preferred Stock
Series A
Series C
Series D
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Total
Stockholders’
Accumulated
(Deficiency)
Deficit
Equity
Balance - January 1, 2018
11,000,000
$
11,000
229,551
$
230
-
$
5,523,673
$
5,524
$ 119,499,141
$ (156,435,278)
$
(36,919,383)
Common stock and warrants issued in public
offering [1]
-
-
Common stock issued upon conversion of
Series A convertible preferred stock
(11,000,000)
(11,000)
Common stock issued in satisfaction of Series
B convertible preferred stock
Common stock issued upon conversion of
Series C convertible preferred stock
Series D convertible preferred stock issued in
satisfaction of liabilities
Common stock issued in partial satisfaction of
debt and other liabilities
Warrants reclassified from derivative
liabilities
Series C convertible preferred stock dividends:
Accrual of dividends earned
Payment of dividends in kind
Beneficial conversion feature of Series B and
C convertible preferred stock
Deemed dividend related to immediate
accretion of beneficial conversion of
Series B and C convertible preferred stock
Contribution of capital - related party share
transfer (see Note 15)
Common stock issued in partial satisfaction of
debt and other liabilities
Common stock issued upon conversion of
Series D convertible preferred stock
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
Return and retirement of common stock
Warrants issued in satisfaction of accrued
issuable equity
Common stock issued upon conversion of
Series D convertible preferred stock
Return and retirement of common stock
previously held as collateral
Commissions paid to placement agents
Common stock issued in satisfaction of
accrued issuable equity
Common stock issued upon conversion of
Series D convertible preferred stock
Stock-based compensation
Net loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance - December 31, 2018
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(254,557)
(255)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,353,000
4,353
14,876,462
550,000
550
10,450
223,235
223
824,777
9,111,644
9,112
(8,857)
-
-
-
-
25,006
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
12,005
12
-
-
12,004,988
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,488,021
1,488
4,282,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
36,445
(607,800)
2,500,575
23,458,931
(23,458,931)
785,200
25,669
25
69,975
(4,368)
(4)
1,400,000
1,400
(1,396)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,033,660
4,034
17,139,022
(2,942,099)
(2,942)
2,942
-
-
409,042
(2,184)
(3)
700,000
700
(697)
-
-
-
(312)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(23,529)
-
(24)
-
(67,034)
(93,333)
395,703
396
898,677
100,000
100
(100)
1,179,098
1,179
3,363,608
[1] Includes gross proceeds of $18,504,320, less issuance costs of $3,623,505.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14,880,815
-
825,000
-
12,005,000
4,283,988
36,445
(607,800)
2,500,600
23,458,931
(23,458,931)
785,200
70,000
-
17,143,056
-
-
-
409,042
-
-
(67,058)
(93,333)
899,073
-
3,364,787
-
-
-
(3,421,203)
(3,421,203)
5,141
5
26,118,075
26,118
175,924,587
(159,856,481)
16,094,229
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficiency
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Balance - January 1, 2017
11,000,000
$
11,000
150,426
$
150
1,609,530
$
1,610
$ 64,078,182
$
(81,071,782)
$ (3,831,314)
$
(20,812,154)
Convertible Preferred Stock
Series A
Series C
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Non
Controlling
Total
Accumulated
Interest
Stockholders’
Deficit
Deficit
Deficiency
Series C convertible preferred stock dividends:
Accrual of dividends earned
Series C convertible preferred stock issued in satisfaction of
public information fee
Series C convertible preferred stock issued in satisfaction of
registration rights penalty
Series C convertible preferred stock dividends:
Accrual of dividends earned
Payment of dividends in kind
Common stock issued in partial satisfaction of debt
Deconsolidation of 350 Green
Series C convertible preferred stock dividends:
Accrual of dividends earned
Payment of dividends in kind
Common stock issued in exchange for warrants
Impact of share rounding as a result of reverse stock split
Series C convertible preferred stock dividends:
Payment of dividends in kind
Common stock issued in satisfaction of accrued issuable equity
Stock-based compensation
Net loss
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,235
12,455
-
19,050
-
-
-
8,266
-
-
-
30
13
-
19
-
-
-
8
-
-
9,119
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(754,900)
3,023,470
1,245,487
(790,900)
1,904,981
21,166
21
181,904
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(828,500)
826,492
3,170,937
3,171
46,384,662
999
-
1
-
-
-
711,041
711
4,024,327
10,000
-
10
-
203,936
-
(75,363,496)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,831,314
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(754,900)
3,023,500
1,245,500
-
(790,900)
1,905,000
181,925
3,831,314
-
(828,500)
826,500
46,387,833
1
10
4,025,038
203,946
(75,363,496)
Balance - December 31, 2017
11,000,000
$
11,000
229,551
$
230
5,523,673
$
5,524
$ 119,499,141
$ (156,435,278)
$
-
$
(36,919,383)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-5
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Accretion of interest expense
Amortization of discount on convertible debt
Change in fair value of derivative and other accrued liabilities
Loss on inducement
Provision for bad debt
Loss on settlement reserve
Loss on settlement of liabilities for equity
Gain on settlement of liabilities to JMJ for equity
Interest expense - related party share transfer (see Note 9)
Gain on settlement of accounts payable, net
Gain on extinguishment of derivative liabilities
Loss on deconsolidation of 350 Green
Provision for slow moving and obsolete inventory
Loss on disposal of property and equipment
Non-compliance penalty for SEC registration requirement
Non-cash compensation:
Common stock
Options
Warrants
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other receivables
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Total Adjustments
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from sale of common stock in public offering [1]
Payment of public offering costs
Payments of deferred offering costs
Payments of debt issuance costs
Bank overdrafts, net
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note payable
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to non-related party
Proceeds from advance from a related party
Repayment of notes and convertible notes payable
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net Increase In Cash
Cash - Beginning of Period
Cash - End of Period
For The Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
$
(3,421,203)
$
(75,363,496)
360,765
-
528,929
(5,093,024)
-
67,695
127,941
2,136,860
(5,800,175)
785,200
(972,637)
(24,240)
-
204,000
66,746
-
3,612,411
85,386
114,069
(7,946)
(1,143,262)
(798,226)
(3,889)
(4,183,227)
(63,128)
(9,999,752)
(13,420,955)
(37,711)
(37,711)
16,243,055
(1,190,082)
-
-
-
-
17,143,055
55,000
250,000
(810,000)
31,691,028
18,232,362
185,151
$
18,417,513
$
412,594
532,323
2,285,173
44,009,839
7,570,581
35,000
-
-
-
-
(22,914)
-
97,152
-
803
73,498
1,474,367
320,443
1,349,994
(134,603)
147,359
(23,721)
22,264
14,930,824
(266,141)
72,814,835
(2,548,661)
(23,169)
(23,169)
-
-
(172,158)
(72,945)
(11,566)
2,500,000
-
260,000
257,645
(9,893)
2,751,083
179,253
5,898
185,151
[1] Includes gross proceeds of $18,504,320, less issuance costs of $2,261,265 deducted directly from the offering proceeds.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-6
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Continued
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid during the years for:
Interest expense
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued in partial satisfaction of debt and other liabilities
Reduction of additional paid-in capital for public offering issuance costs that were previously paid
Common stock issued upon conversion of Series A convertible preferred stock
Common stock issued in satisfaction of Series B convertible preferred stock
Common stock issued upon conversion of Series C convertible preferred stock
Common stock issued upon conversion of Series D convertible preferred stock
Issuance of common stock for services previously accrued
Warrants issued in satisfaction of accrued issuable equity
Return and retirement of common stock
Warrants reclassified from derivative liabilities
Accrual of contractual dividends on Series C Convertible Preferred Stock
Issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in satisfaction of contractual dividends
Issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in satisfaction of public information fee
Issuance of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in satisfaction registration rights penalty
Accrual of warrant obligation in connection with issuance of notes payable
Transfer of inventory to property and equipment
Accrual of deferred public offering costs
Issuance or accrual of common stock, warrants and embedded conversion options as debt discount in connection
with the issuance of notes payable
Series D convertible preferred stock issued in satisfaction of liabilities
Issuance of common stock in exchange for warrants
Return and retirement of common stock previously held as collateral
Common stock issued in satisfaction of accrued issuable equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
F-7
For The Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
44,407 $
44
4,353,988 $
(172,158) $
11,000 $
825,000 $
255 $
7 $
- $
409,042 $
2,942 $
36,445 $
607,800 $
2,500,600 $
- $
- $
- $
(48,606) $
- $
- $
12,005,000 $
- $
67,058 $
899,072 $
-
-
-
-
-
-
181,924
-
-
-
4,267,100
3,643,401
3,023,500
1,245,500
1,200,000
-
860,097
1,382,224
-
46,385,962
-
4,235,402
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
1. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Blink Charging Co., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “Blink”), is a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (“EV”)
charging equipment and networked EV charging services. Blink offers both residential and commercial EV charging equipment, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at
various location types. Blink’s principal line of products and services is its Blink EV charging network (the “Blink Network”) and EV charging equipment, also known as
electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) and EV-related services. The Blink Network is a proprietary cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the Blink EV
charging stations and their associated charging data. The Blink Network provides property owners, managers, and parking companies (“Property Partners”) with cloud-based
services that enable the remote monitoring and management of EV charging stations, payment processing, and provides EV drivers with vital station information including
station location, availability, and applicable fees. Blink offers its Property Partners a range of business models for EV charging equipment and services. that generally fall into
one of the three business models below.
●
●
●
In the Company’s comprehensive turnkey business model, Blink owns and operates the EV charging equipment, undertakes and manages the installation,
maintenance and related services, and Blink keeps substantially all of the EV charging revenue.
In the Company’s Hybrid business model, the Property Partner incurs the installation costs, while Blink provides the charging equipment. Blink operates and
manages the EV charging station and provides connectivity of the charging station to the Blink Network. As a result, Blink shares a greater portion of the EV
charging revenue with the Property Partner than under the turnkey mode above.
In the Company’s Host owned business model, the Property Partner purchases, owns and manages the Blink EV charging station, incurs the installation costs of
the equipment, while Blink provides site recommendations, connectivity to the Blink Network and optional maintenance services, and the Property Partner
keeps substantially all of the EV charging revenue.
We have strategic partnerships across numerous transit/destination locations, including airports, auto dealers, healthcare/medical, hotels, mixed-use, municipal locations,
multifamily residential and condos, parks and recreation areas, parking lots, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, schools and universities, stadiums, supermarkets,
transportation hubs, and workplace locations.
Effective August 29, 2017, pursuant to authority granted by the stockholders of the Company, the Company implemented a 1-for-50 reverse split of the Company’s issued and
outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Split”). The number of authorized shares remains unchanged. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to
reflect the Reverse Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated. See Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity for additional details regarding the Company’s authorized
capital.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a cash balance, net working capital and an accumulated deficit of $18,417,513, $15,586,510 and $159,856,481, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 the Company incurred net losses of $3,421,203 and $75,363,496, respectively.
The Company believes its current cash on hand is sufficient to meet its operating obligations and capital requirements for at least twelve months from the issuance date of these
financial statements. Thereafter, the Company may need to raise further capital through the sale of additional equity or debt securities or other debt instruments to support its
future operations. The Company’s operating needs include the planned costs to operate its business, including amounts required to fund working capital and capital
expenditures. The Company’s future capital requirements and the adequacy of its available funds will depend on many factors, including the Company’s ability to successfully
commercialize its products and services, competing technological and market developments, and the need to enter into collaborations with other companies or acquire other
companies or technologies to enhance or complement its product and service offerings.
F-8
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION - CONTINUED
Company’s future capital requirements and the adequacy of its available funds will depend on many factors, including the Company’s ability to successfully commercialize its
products and services, competing technological and market developments, and the need to enter into collaborations with other companies or acquire other companies or
technologies to enhance or complement its product and service offerings. There is also no assurance that the amount of funds the Company might raise will enable the Company
to complete its development initiatives or attain profitable operations. If the Company is unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, it may have to curtail its
development, marketing and promotional activities, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, and
ultimately, the Company could be forced to discontinue its operations and liquidate.
There is also no assurance that the amount of funds the Company might raise will enable the Company to complete its development initiatives or attain profitable operations. If
the Company is unable to obtain additional financing on a timely basis, it may have to curtail its development, marketing and promotional activities, which would have a
material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately, the Company could be forced to discontinue its operations and
liquidate.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Blink Charging Co. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been
eliminated in consolidation.
Through April 16, 2014, 350 Green LLC (“350 Green”) was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in which the Company had full voting control and was therefore
consolidated. Beginning on April 17, 2014, when 350 Green’s assets and liabilities were transferred to a trust mortgage, 350 Green became a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”).
The consolidation guidance relating to accounting for VIEs requires an enterprise to perform an analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest or interests give
it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity and perform ongoing reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The Company
determined that it was the primary beneficiary of 350 Green, and as such, effective April 17, 2014, and as such 350 Green’s assets, liabilities and results of operations were
included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. On May 18, 2017, each of 350 Green and Green 350 Trust Mortgage LLC filed to commence an Assignment for
the Benefit of Creditors, which resulted in its residual assets being controlled by an assignee in a judicial proceeding. As a result, as of May 18, 2017, 350 Green is no longer a
variable interest entity of the Company and, accordingly, 350 Green, which had approximately $3.7 million of liabilities, has been deconsolidated from the Company’s financial
statements which resulted in a loss $97,152 and was recorded on the statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. On March 26, 2018, final judgment has
been reached relating to the Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors, whereby all remaining assets of 350 Green are abandoned to their respective property owners where the
charging stations have been installed, thus on March 26, 2018 the assignment proceeding has closed.
USE OF ESTIMATES
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make
estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, together with amounts disclosed in the related notes to the
financial statements. The Company’s significant estimates used in these financial statements include, but are not limited to, stock-based compensation, accounts receivable
reserves, warranty reserves, inventory valuations, the valuation allowance related to the Company’s deferred tax assets, the carrying amount of intangible assets, right of use
assets and related leases payable estimates of future EV sales and the effects thereon, derivative liabilities and the recoverability and useful lives of long-lived assets. Certain of
the Company’s estimates could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to the Company and general economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that these
external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates and could cause actual results to differ from those estimates.
F-9
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents in the consolidated financial statements.
The Company has cash on deposits in several financial institutions which, at times, may be in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. The
Company has not experienced losses in such accounts and periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of its financial institutions. The Company reduces its credit risk by
placing its cash and cash equivalents with major financial institutions. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had cash balances in excess of FDIC insurance limits of
$862,145, of which, $16,992,416, was held in a money market account at a financial institution at December 31, 2018. No funds were held in money market accounts at
December 31, 2017.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable are carried at their contractual amounts, less an estimate for uncollectible amounts. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there was an allowance for
uncollectable amounts of $84,542 and $35,000, respectively. Management estimates the allowance for bad debts based on existing economic conditions, the financial conditions
of the customers, and the amount and age of past due accounts. Receivables are considered past due if full payment is not received by the contractual due date. Past due accounts
are generally written off against the allowance for bad debts only after all collection attempts have been exhausted.
INVENTORY
Inventory is comprised of electric charging stations and related parts, which are available for sale or for warranty requirements. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net
realizable value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method. Inventory that is sold to third parties is included within cost of sales and inventory that is installed on the
premises of participating owner/operator properties, where the Company retains ownership, is transferred to property and equipment at the carrying value of the inventory. The
Company periodically reviews for slow-moving, excess or obsolete inventories. Products that are determined to be obsolete, if any, are written down to net realizable value.
Based on the aforementioned periodic reviews, the Company recorded an inventory reserve for slow-moving or excess inventory of $396,000 and $209,325 as of December 31,
2018 and 2017, respectively.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s inventory was comprised solely of finished goods and parts that are available for sale.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization which is recorded commencing at the in-service date using the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Asset
Computer software and office and computer equipment
Machinery and equipment, automobiles, furniture and fixtures
Installed Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations
Installed Level 3 (DC Fast Chargers (“DCFC”)) electric vehicle charging stations
Useful Lives
(In Years)
3 - 5
3 - 10
3 - 7
5
When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is
included in the statements of operations for the respective period. Minor additions and repairs are expensed in the period incurred. Major additions and repairs which extend the
useful life of existing assets are capitalized and depreciated using the straight-line method over their remaining estimated useful lives.
EV charging stations represents the cost, net of accumulated depreciation, of charging devices that have been installed on the premises of participating owner/operator
properties or are earmarked to be installed. The Company had no EV charging stations that were not placed in service as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - CONTINUED
The Company’s long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be
recoverable. The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by monitoring current selling prices of car charging units in the open market, the adoption rate of
various auto manufacturers in the EV market and projected car charging utilization at various public car charging stations throughout its network in determining fair value. An
impairment loss would be recognized when estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are less than its carrying amount.
See Note 4 – Property and Equipment for additional details.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets were acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Blink Network LLC (“Blink Network”) during 2013 and were recorded at their fair value at such time.
Trademarks are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life of ten years. Patents are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the patent (twenty years or
less), commencing when the patent is approved and placed in service.
SEGMENTS
The Company operates a single segment business. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker, views the Company’s operating
performance on a consolidated basis as Blink’s only business is the sale and distribution of electric vehicle charging equipment and its associated revenues earned from
customers and/or Property Partners who use equipment connected to its network.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company evaluates its convertible instruments to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivative financial instruments to be
separately accounted for in accordance with Topic 815 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The accounting
treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record the conversion options and warrants at their fair values as of the inception date of the agreement
and at fair value as of each subsequent balance sheet date. Any change in fair value is recorded as non-operating, non-cash income or expense for each reporting period at each
balance sheet date. Conversion options are recorded as a discount to the host instrument and are amortized as interest expense over the life of the underlying instrument. The
Company reassesses the classification of its derivative instruments at each balance sheet date. If the classification changes as a result of events during the period, the contract is
reclassified as of the date of the event that caused the reclassification.
The Binomial Lattice Model was used to estimate the fair value of the warrants that are classified as derivative liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The model includes
subjective input assumptions that can materially affect the fair value estimates. The expected volatility is estimated based on the most recent historical period of time equal to the
weighted average life of the warrants.
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
REVENUE RECOGNITION
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASC 606”). The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity
recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in
exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be
required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) including
identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each
separate performance obligation.
The Company adopted ASC 606 for all applicable contracts using the modified retrospective method, which would have required a cumulative-effect adjustment, if any, as of
the date of adoption. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the date of adoption. As a result, a
cumulative-effect adjustment was not required.
The Company recognizes revenue primarily from five different types of contracts:
● Charging service revenue – company-owned charging stations - Revenue is recognized at the point when a particular charging session is completed.
●
Product sales – Revenue is recognized at the point where the customer obtains control of the goods and the Company satisfies its performance obligation, which
generally is at the time it ships the product to the customer.
● Network fees and other – Represents a stand-ready obligation whereby the Company is obligated to perform over a period of time and, as a result, revenue is
recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. Network fees are billed annually.
● Other – Primarily related to charging service revenue from non-company-owned charging stations. Revenue is recognized from non-company-owned charging
stations at the point when a particular charging session is completed.
The following table summarizes our revenue recognized under ASC 606 in our consolidated statements of operations:
Revenues - Recognized at a Point in Time
Charging service revenue - company-owned charging stations
Product sales
Other
Total Revenues - Recognized at a Point in Time
Revenues - Recognized Over a Period of Time:
Network fees and other
Total Revenues - Recognized Over a Period of Time
For The Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
$
1,264,719 $
476,930
187,252
1,928,901
351,440
351,440
1,186,710
495,086
338,440
2,020,236
359,216
359,216
Total Revenue Under ASC 606
$
2,280,341 $
2,379,452
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
REVENUE RECOGNITION - CONTINUED
The timing of the Company’s revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by its customers. A receivable is recorded when revenue is recognized prior to
payment and the Company has an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred
revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had $264,860 related to contract liabilities where performance obligations have not yet been satisfied, which has been included within
deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018. The Company expects to satisfy its remaining performance obligations for network fees and
warranty revenue and recognize the revenue within the next twelve months.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $324,956 of revenues related to network fees and warranty contracts, which was included in deferred
revenues as of December 31, 2017.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, there was no revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied (or partially satisfied) in previous periods.
Grants, rebates and alternative fuel credits, which are not within the scope of ASC 606, pertaining to revenues and periodic expenses are recognized as income when the related
revenue and/or periodic expense are recorded. Grants and rebates related to EV charging stations and their installation are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with
the related depreciation expense of the related asset over their useful lives over the useful life of the charging station. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the
Company recorded $74,776 and $120,905, respectively, related to grant and rebate revenue. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, there was $106,066 and $181,913, respectively,
of deferred grant and rebate revenue to be amortized. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $331,120 of revenue related to alternative fuel
credits, which is included within other revenue on the consolidated statement of operations.
CONCENTRATIONS
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, accounts receivable from a significant customer were approximately 35% and 32%, respectively, of total accounts receivable.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company measures the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and non-employees,
the fair value of the award is measured on the grant date. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period during which services are required to be provided in exchange
for the award, usually the vesting period. The Company computes the fair value of equity-classified warrants and options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
LEASES
In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard related to leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of operating
lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of ROU assets and lease
liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to
assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company is also required to recognize and measure new leases at the adoption date and
recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment in the period of adoption using a modified retrospective approach, with certain practical expedients available.
The Company early adopted ASC 842 effective July 1, 2018 and elected to apply the available practical expedients and implemented internal controls and key system
functionality to enable the preparation of financial information on adoption. The standard had an impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets but did not have an
impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of cash flows upon adoption. The most significant impact was the recognition of
ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while the Company’s accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. The adoption of ASC 842 did not
have a material impact in the current year and prior year comparative periods and as a result, a cumulative-effect adjustment was not required.
The Company provides charging services at designated locations on the hosts property at which the charging station is situated. In consideration thereof, the host shares in the
monthly revenue generated by the charging station on percentage basis. As the charging station monthly revenue generated is variable, the host’s monthly revenue derived there
from is similarly variable. In accordance with ASC 842 the hosts’ portion of revenue is variable and not predicated on an index or rate, as defined, these payments are not within
the scope ASC 842.
INCOME TAXES
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of items that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in
effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more
likely than not that the assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the statements of operations in the
period that includes the enactment date. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets, since it is more
likely than not that the future tax benefit on such temporary differences will not be realized.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain income tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the
taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the
largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement by examining taxing authorities. The Company has open tax years going back to
2015 (or the tax year ended December 31, 2010 if the Company were to utilize its NOLs) which will be subject to audit by federal and state authorities upon filing. The
Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on uncertain income tax positions in interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The Company does not expect the unrecognized tax benefits to change
significantly over the next 12 months.
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
The following common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation of weighted average common shares outstanding because their inclusion would have been anti-
dilutive:
Convertible preferred stock
Warrants
Options
Convertible notes
Total potentially dilutive shares
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
1,647,756
6,837,061
109,546
-
8,594,363
2,998,355
275,332
107,901
20,555
3,402,143
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been
incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported results of
operations or loss per share.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUCEMENTS
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments – Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 amends the
impairment model to utilize an expected loss methodology in place of the currently used incurred loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of losses. The
new standard applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, including receivables that result from revenue transactions and held-to-maturity debt securities. The
ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and
related disclosures.
In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments
with Down Round Features” (“ASU 2017-11”). Equity-linked instruments, such as warrants and convertible instruments may contain down round features that result in the
strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Under ASU 2017-11, a down round feature will no longer require a freestanding equity-linked
instrument (or embedded conversion option) to be classified as a liability that is remeasured at fair value through the income statement (i.e. marked-to-market). However, other
features of the equity-linked instrument (or embedded conversion option) must still be evaluated to determine whether liability or equity classification is appropriate. Equity
classified instruments are not marked-to-market. For earnings per share (“EPS”) reporting, the ASU requires companies to recognize the effect of the down round feature only
when it is triggered by treating it as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all
entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted ASU 2017-11 effective January 1, 2019 and
its adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – CONTINUED
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUCEMENTS – CONTINUED
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities” (“ASU 2017-12”)
which is intended to better align an entity’s risk management activities and its financial reporting for hedging relationships. ASU 2017-12 will change both the designation and
measurement guidance for a qualifying hedging relationship and the presentation of the impact of the hedging relationship on the entity’s financial statements. In addition, ASU
2017-12 contains targeted improvements to ease the application of current guidance related to the assessment of hedge effectiveness and eliminates the requirement for an entity
to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness. For public companies, these amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years,
beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 effective January 1, 2019 and its adoption did not have a material impact
on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure
Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The amendments in ASU 2018-13 modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements based on the
concepts in the Concepts Statement, including the consideration of costs and benefits. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted
average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied
prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all
periods presented upon their effective date. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2018-13 and its impact on its consolidated
financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15 - Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software: Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a
Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in such cloud computing arrangements
with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within
those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. Entities can choose to adopt the new guidance prospectively or retrospectively. The
Company is currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-18, Collaborative Arrangements (Topic 808): Clarifying the Interaction between Topic 808 and
Topic 606 (“ASU 2018-18”), which clarifies that certain transactions between participants in a collaborative arrangement should be accounted for under ASC 606 when the
counterparty is a customer. In addition, ASU 2018-18 precludes an entity from presenting consideration from a transaction in a collaborative arrangement as revenue from
contracts with customers if the counterparty is not a customer for that transaction. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December
15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, (1) for public
business entities for periods for which financial 3 statements have not yet been issued and (2) for all other entities for periods for which financial statements have not yet been
made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and
related disclosures.
3. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRRENT ASSETS
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company entered into purchase commitments to acquire second generation charging stations with an aggregate value of
$3,156,629. The Company has an aggregate deposit of $792,204 for these charging stations, which is included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had a remaining purchase commitment of $1,843,943 which will
become payable upon the supplier’s delivery of the charging stations. The purchase commitments were made primarily for future sales of these charging stations.
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4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following:
EV charging stations
Software
Automobiles
Office and computer equipment
Leasehold improvements
Machinery and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation
Property and equipment, net
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
December 31,
2018
2017
3,972,354 $
464,997
132,751
199,817
35,046
176,884
4,981,849
(4,598,282)
383,567 $
4,275,008
579,630
132,751
125,992
18,715
71,509
5,203,605
(4,826,685)
376,920
$
$
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $280,547 and $409,279 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, of which,
$259,581 and $380,309, respectively, was recorded within cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company disposed of property and equipment with a net book value of $66,746 and $803 which resulted in a loss on
disposal of $66,746 and $803, respectively, which was included within general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
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5. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
Trademarks
Patents
Less: accumulated amortization
Intangible assets, net
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
December 31,
2018
2017
17,581 $
132,661
150,242
(54,390)
95,852 $
17,581
132,661
150,242
(44,075)
106,167
$
$
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $10,315 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
The estimated future amortization expense is as follows:
For the Years Ending December 31,
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Patents
Trademarks
Total
$
$
7,804 $
7,804
7,804
7,804
7,804
53,175
92,195 $
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2,511 $
1,146
-
-
-
-
3,657 $
10,315
8,950
7,804
7,804
7,804
53,175
95,852
6. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following:
Deposits
Other
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
December 31,
2018
2017
$
$
71,198 $
-
71,198 $
63,523
3,786
67,309
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017 other assets primarily consist of deposits for rent, utilities and professional services.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
Accrued host fees
Accrued professional, board and other fees
Accrued wages
Accrued commissions
Warranty payable
Accrued taxes payable (Note 16)
Accrued payroll taxes payable
Accrued interest expense
Accrued lease termination costs (Note 16)
Accrued settlement reserve costs (Notes 9 and 13)
Dividend payable
Inventory in transit
Other accrued expenses
Total accrued expenses
ACCRUED PROFESSIONAL, BOARD AND OTHER FEES
Accrued professional, board and other fees consist of the following:
Investment banking fees
Legal fees related to public offering
Professional fees
Board fees
Other
Total accrued professional, board and other fees
December 31,
2018
2017
1,216,545 $
159,500
493,069
22,300
9,700
556,211
-
32,034
-
-
-
195,480
22,100
2,706,939 $
1,657,663
2,683,557
1,016,563
883,763
171,000
551,190
632,078
347,027
300,000
12,980,588
1,892,800
-
19,115
23,135,344
December 31,
2018
2017
- $
-
159,500
-
-
159,500 $
860,183
436,715
684,673
608,945
93,041
2,683,557
$
$
$
$
See Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity – Warrant Issuances. See Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies – Taxes.
ACCRUED COMMISSIONS
See Note 14 – Related Parties for additional details.
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BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES – CONTINUED
WARRANTY PAYABLE
The Company provides a limited product warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for its Blink Network residential and commercial chargers, ranging in length
from one to two years. The Company accrues for estimated warranty costs at the time of revenue recognition and records the expense of such accrued liabilities as a component
of cost of sales. Estimated warranty costs are based on historical product data and anticipated future costs. Should actual cost to repair and failure rates differ significantly from
estimates, the impact of these unforeseen costs would be recorded as a change in estimate in the period identified. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the change in reserve
was approximately $161,000. Warranty (benefit) expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were $258,000 and $(35,755), respectively which has been included
within cost of revenues on the consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded a warranty liability of $9,700 and $171,000
representing the estimated cost to repair those chargers under warranty or host owned chargers for which the host has procured a maintenance contract. The Company records
maintenance and repairs expenses for chargers it owns deployed at host locations as incurred. The Company estimates an approximate cost of $118,000 to repair those deployed
chargers which it owns as of December 31, 2018.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
8. ACCRUED ISSUABLE EQUITY
Accrued issuable equity consists of the following:
Warrants
Common stock
Options
Total accrued issuable equity
December 31,
2018
2017
5,965 $
187,523
125,005
318,493 $
1,154,120
1,735,047
50,739
2,939,906
$
$
On September 26, 2017, the Company entered into agreements with certain warrant holders to exchange warrants to purchase an aggregate of 726,504 shares of common stock
with an approximate value on the date of exchange of $1.5 million for an aggregate of 711,041 shares of common stock with an approximate value on the date the parties agreed
to the exchange of $8.0 million. As a result, the Company recorded a loss on inducement expense of approximately $6.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2017
related to the exchange. Between November 27, 2017 and December 1, 2017, the Company issued the 711,041 shares of common stock with an aggregate issuance date fair
value of approximately $4.2 million. As a result of the change in the share price of the common stock in between the date the parties agreed to the exchange and the date the
Company issued the shares, the Company recorded the change of approximately $3.8 million within change in fair value of warrant liability on the consolidated statement of
operations during the year ended December 31, 2017.
See Note 11 – Fair Value Measurement, Note 9– Notes Payable and Note 14– Related Parties for additional details.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 11,503 shares of common stock in partial satisfaction of certain liabilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company accrued $55,046 in connection with replacement warrants to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock issuable to the
Executive Chairman. The Company issued the warrants during 2018.
On April 3, 2018, the Company issued 25,669 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $70,000 in settlement of a liability.
On April 9, 2018, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,030,115 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $247,360, which was included within
additional paid- capital.
See Note 12 – Stockholder’s Equity – Warrant Issuances for additional information.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
9. NOTES PAYABLE
JMJ PROMISSORY NOTE AND JMJ AGREEMENT
The Company entered into a securities purchase agreement, dated October 7, 2016 (the “Purchase Agreement”) with JMJ Financial (“JMJ”), the terms of which were amended
most recently in connection with the JMJ Agreement (defined below). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, JMJ purchased from the Company (i) a promissory note (the
“Promissory Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,725,000, due and payable on the earlier of February 15, 2018 or the third business day after the closing of the
public offering, and (ii) five-year warrants to purchase up 100,001 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price per share equal to the lesser of (a) 80% of the per
share price of the common stock in the Company’s contemplated public offering, (b) $35.00 per share, (c) 80% of the unit price in the public offering (if applicable), (d) the
exercise price of any warrants issued in the public offering, or (e) the lowest conversion price, exercise price, or exchange price, of any security issued by the Company that is
outstanding on October 13, 2016. As of December 31, 2017, an aggregate of $3,500,000 had been advanced to the Company by JMJ, such that $3,725,000 was due pursuant to
the Promissory Note. The difference between the principal amount and the cash received was recorded as debt discount and is being accreted to interest expense over the term of
the Promissory Note. As of December 31, 2017, ten (10) warrants to purchase a total 100,001 shares of the Company’s common stock with an aggregate exercise price of
$3,500,000 have been issued. During the years ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued warrants with an aggregate issuance date fair value of $147,569, which was
recorded as a derivative liability. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had not issued the Origination Shares (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) associated with the
advances and, as a result, accrued for the $1,680,000 fair value of the obligation. See Note 7 – Accrued Expenses. The conversion option of the Promissory Note was
determined to be a derivative liability.
The aggregate issuance date fair value of the warrants, Origination Shares, conversion option, placement agent fees and other issuance costs in connection with the advances
during the years ended December 31, 2017 was $2,610,568, which was recorded as a debt discount against the principal amount of the Promissory Note and is amortized over
the term of the note using the effective interest method. The original issue discount was $499,435. Amortization expense for the JMJ note was $2,133,865 for the year ended
December 31, 2017.
Pursuant to the default provisions of the Promissory Note, the Company accrued a $12 million default penalty as of December 31, 2017, which was included within accrued
expenses on the consolidated balance sheet.
Pursuant to a Lockup, Conversion, and Additional Investment Agreement dated October 23, 2017, as amended on November 29, 2017, January 4, 2018, and February 1, 2018
(the “JMJ Agreement”) with JMJ whereby the Company and JMJ agreed to settle the current defaults under the promissory note with JMJ upon the closing of the public
offering, on February 16, 2018, the Company issued 12,005 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with an issuance date fair value of $12,005,000, which represents
the fair value of securities required to be issued pursuant to the JMJ Agreement, in satisfaction of aggregate liabilities previously owed to JMJ of $17,805,175, such that the
Company recorded a gain on settlement of $5,800,175 on the consolidated statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2018. The Series D Convertible
Preferred Stock was determined to be permanent equity on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. See Note 12 – Stockholder’s Equity – Series D Convertible Preferred
Stock for additional information.
JMJ ADVANCE
Separate from and unrelated to the JMJ Agreement, on January 22, 2018, JMJ advanced $250,000 to the Company (the “JMJ Advance”).
On February 1, 2018, the Company and JMJ entered into a letter agreement whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the closing of the public offering, the Company will
convert the JMJ Advance into units, with each unit consisting of one share of restricted common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of restricted common stock at an
exercise price equal to the exercise price of the warrants sold as part of the public offering, at a price equal to 80% of the per unit price in the public offering. On March 16,
2018, the Company issued 73,529 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $205,881 to JMJ, pursuant to this agreement. On April 9, 2018, the Company
issued the 147,058 warrants to purchase shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $35,313, which was included within additional paid-in capital.
See Note 14 – Related Parties – BLNK Holdings Transfers to JMJ for additional information.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
9. NOTES PAYABLE – CONTINUED
CONVERTIBLE AND OTHER NOTES – RELATED PARTY
Farkas Group Inc. (“FGI”) Notes
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued a convertible note payable in the principal amount of $50,000 to FGI. FGI is wholly-owned by the Company’s
Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Interest on the note accrues at a rate of 15% annually and is payable at maturity. The unpaid principal and accrued interest are
convertible at the election of the holder into shares of common stock at $35.00 per share. The note is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company.
On February 16, 2018 and pursuant to the closing of the public offering, the Company paid $688,238 (including principal repayments of $545,000) in satisfaction of the debt.
BLNK Holdings, LLC (“BLNK Holdings”) Notes
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $207,645 to BLNK Holdings. The Company’s Executive
Chairman has a controlling interest in BLNK Holdings. The notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, which is payable upon maturity.
Effective August 23, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with BLNK Holdings (the “BLNK Conversion Agreement”) where the parties agreed to, upon the closing of
the public offering, convert an aggregate of $209,442 of principal and interest into common stock, determined by the following formula: (i) the debt amount multiplied by a
factor of 1.15 and (ii) then divided by 80% of the per share price of common stock sold in the public offering. If the Company converts securities at more favorable terms than
those provided in the BLNK Conversion Agreement, then the conversion price herein shall be automatically modified to equal such more favorable terms. On January 4, 2018,
the parties agreed to extend the expiration date of the BLNK Conversion Agreement from December 29, 2017 to February 14, 2018. On March 16, 2018, the Company issued
74,753 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $209,308 to BLNK Holdings in exchange of the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the notes.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company made aggregate principal repayments of $5,078 associated with notes payable to BLNK Holdings.
OTHER NOTES
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued notes payable in the aggregate principal amount of $260,000 to certain lenders. Interest on the notes accrues at
a rate of 12% annually and is payable at maturity. The notes matured on the earlier of December 29, 2017 or the Company receiving $5,000,000 from equity investors or
through debt financings. In connection with the issuances of these notes, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 15,600 shares of common stock at
an exercise price equal to the lower of $35.00 per share or a price equal to a 20% discount to the price per share sold in any equity financing transaction within the next twelve
months whereby the Company cumulatively receives at least $1,000,000. The aggregate issuance date fair value of the warrants of $52,260 was recorded as a debt discount and
is being amortized over the terms of the respective notes.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company made aggregate principal repayments of $4,815 associated with other notes payable.
On February 14, 2018, the Company issued a note payable in the principal amount of $55,000. Interest on the notes accrues at a rate of 8% annually and is payable monthly.
The note was repaid during the year ended December 31, 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, in addition to the repayment of the $55,000 note discussed above, the Company made principal repayments of $160,000.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company made aggregate principal repayments of $50,000 associated with other notes payable.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense on notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $106,060 and $946,131, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
10. DEFERRED REVENUE
The Company is the recipient of various private and governmental grants, rebates and marketing incentives. Reimbursements of periodic expenses are recognized as income
when the related expense is incurred. Private and government grants and rebates related to EV charging stations and their installation are deferred and amortized in a manner
consistent with the recognition of the related depreciation expense of the related asset over their useful lives.
Grant, rebate and incentive revenue recognized during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $74,776 and $120,905, respectively. During the year ended December
31, 2018, the Company recognized $351,440 of revenue related to warranty and network fees, of which, $155,810 was included within deferred revenue as of December 31,
2017.
Deferred revenue consists of the following:
Nissan
PA Turnpike
AFIG-PAT
Prepaid Network and Maintenance Fees
Other
Total deferred revenue
Deferred revenue, non-current portion
Current portion of deferred revenue
December 31,
2018
2017
$
$
- $
21,236
80,748
190,860
78,082
370,926
(13,878)
357,048 $
46,212
34,185
86,112
155,810
111,735
434,054
(50,283)
383,771
It is anticipated that deferred revenue as of December 31, 2018 will be recognized as follows:
For the Year Ending
December 31,
Revenue
2019
2020
2021
Total
$
$
357,048
13,651
227
370,926
11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
See Note 9 – Notes Payable for warrants classified as derivative liabilities that were issued in connection with a convertible note.
Assumptions utilized in the valuation of Level 3 liabilities are described as follows:
Risk-free interest rate
Contractual term (years)
Expected volatility
Expected dividend yield
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
1.62-2.63%
0.25-3.25
113%-217%
0.00%
1.47% - 1.98%
0.78 - 4.00
112% - 149%
0.00%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
11. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT – CONTINUED
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of Level 3 warrant liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Derivative Liabilities
Beginning balance as of January 1
Conversion of derivative liability to equity
Reclassify derivative liability to equity
Issuance of warrants
Change in fair value of derivative liability
Ending balance as of December 31
Warrants Payable
Beginning balance as of January 1
Exchange of warrants payable for equity
Accrual of other warrant obligations
Change in fair value of warrants payable
Ending balance as of December 31
December 31,
2018
2017
3,448,390 $
(419,415)
(36,445)
-
(2,992,530)
- $
1,154,120 $
(1,183,091)
2,135,430
(2,100,494)
5,965 $
1,583,103
(42,556,454)
-
1,395,618
43,026,123
3,448,390
155,412
-
14,992
983,716
1,154,120
$
$
$
$
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are as follows:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
December 31, 2018
- $
- $
- $
- $
5,965 $
5,965 $
5,965
5,965
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
December 31, 2017
- $
-
- $
- $
-
- $
3,448,390 $
1,154,120 $
4,602,510 $
3,448,390
1,154,120
4,602,510
$
$
$
$
Liabilities:
Warrants payable
Total liabilities
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities
Warrants payable
Total liabilities
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value. The holders of the
Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote per share. The preferred stock is designated as follows: 20,000,000 shares to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock; 10,000
shares to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock; 250,000 shares to Series C Convertible Preferred Stock; 13,000 shares to Series D Convertible Preferred Stock; and 19,727,000
shares undesignated.
Effective August 29, 2017, pursuant to authority granted by the stockholders of the Company, the Company implemented a 1-for-50 reverse split of the Company’s issued and
outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Split”). The number of authorized shares remains unchanged. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to
reflect the Reverse Split for all periods presented, unless otherwise indicated.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLANS
On November 30, 2012, the Board of the Company, as well as a majority of the Company’s shareholders, approved the Company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2012
Plan”), which enables the Company to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock and dividend equivalent rights to
associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company and its affiliates, and to improve the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon
whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success depend, by providing such persons with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the
Company. Stock options granted under the 2012 Plan may be Non-Qualified Stock Options or Incentive Stock Options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside directors and any consultants or advisers providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases
be Non-Qualified Stock Options. The 2012 Plan is to be administered by the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum
number of shares of Common Stock for which stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the 2012 Plan is 5,000,000, adjusted as provided in Section 11 of the 2012
Plan. The 2012 Plan expired on December 1, 2014. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, 0 and 12,000 stock options had been issued and are outstanding to employees and
consultants, respectively.
On January 11, 2013, the Board of the Company approved the Company’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”), which enables the Company to grant stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock and dividend equivalent rights to associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company
and its affiliates, and to improve the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success
depend, by providing such persons with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the Company. Stock options granted under the 2013 Plan may be non-
qualified stock options or incentive stock options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside
directors and any consultants or advisers providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases be non-qualified stock options. The 2013 Plan is to be administered
by the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum number of shares of common stock for which stock options or awards
may be granted pursuant to the 2013 Plan is 5,000,000, adjusted as provided in Section 11 of the 2013 Plan. No awards may be issued after December 1, 2015. The 2013 Plan
was approved by a majority of the Company’s shareholders on February 13, 2013. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, options to purchase 25,767 and 44,700 shares of
common stock respectively were outstanding to employees and 27,472 and 27,472 shares of common stock were outstanding to consultants of the Company, respectively.
On March 31, 2014, the Board of the Company approved the Company’s 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”), which enables the Company to grant stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock and dividend equivalent rights to associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company
and its affiliates, and to improve the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success
depend, by providing such persons with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the Company. Stock options granted under the 2014 Plan may be non-
qualified stock options or incentive stock options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside
directors and any consultants or advisers providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases be non-qualified stock options. The option price must be at least
100% of the fair market value on the date of grant and if issued to a 10% or greater shareholder must be 110% of the fair market value on the date of the grant. The 2014 Plan is
to be administered by the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum number of shares of common stock for which
stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the 2014 Plan is 5,000,000, adjusted as provided in Section 11 of the 2014 Plan. No awards may be issued after December
1, 2016. The 2014 Plan was approved by a majority of the Company’s shareholders on April 17, 2014. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, options to purchase 32,601 shares of
common stock were outstanding to employees and 43,166 of common stock were outstanding to consultants of the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLANS – CONTINUED
On February 10, 2015, the Board of the Company approved the Company’s 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), which enables the Company to grant stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, phantom stock and dividend equivalent rights to associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company
and its affiliates, and to improve the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success
depend, by providing such persons with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the Company. Stock options granted under the 2015 Plan may be non-
qualified stock options or incentive stock options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside
directors and any consultants or advisers providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases be non-qualified stock options. The option price must be at least
100% of the fair market value on the date of grant and if issued to a 10% or greater shareholder must be 110% of the fair market value on the date of the grant. The 2015 Plan is
to be administered by the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum number of shares of common stock for which
stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the 2015 Plan is 5,000,000, adjusted as provided in Section 11 of the 2015 Plan. No awards may be issued after March 11,
2017. The 2015 Plan was approved by a majority of the Company’s shareholders on April 21, 2015. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, options to purchase 3,700 shares of
common stock were outstanding to employees and 9,788 shares of common stock were outstanding to consultants of the Company. As of December 31, 2018, there were 0
securities available for future issuance under the 2015 Plan.
On September 7, 2018, the Board of the Company , as well as a majority of the Company’s shareholders approved the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan (the
“2018 Plan”), which enables the Company to grant stock options, restricted stock, dividend equivalents, stock payments, deferred stock, restricted stock units, stock
appreciation rights, performance share awards, and other incentive awards to associates, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company and its affiliates, and to improve
the ability of the Company to attract, retain, and motivate individuals upon whom the Company’s sustained growth and financial success depend, by providing such persons
with an opportunity to acquire or increase their proprietary interest in the Company. Stock options granted under the 2018 Plan may be non-qualified stock options or incentive
stock options, within the meaning of Section 422(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except that stock options granted to outside directors and any consultants or advisers
providing services to the Company or an affiliate shall in all cases be non-qualified stock options. The option price must be at least 100% of the fair market value on the date of
grant and if issued to a 10% or greater shareholder must be at least 110% of the fair market value on the date of the grant. The 2018 Plan is to be administered by the
Compensation Committee of the Board, which shall have discretion over the awards and grants thereunder. The aggregate maximum number of shares of common stock for
which stock options or awards may be granted pursuant to the 2018 Plan is 5,000,000, adjusted as provided in Section 4 of the 2018 Plan. No awards may be issued on or after
September 7, 2028. As of December 31, 2018, the Company issued 642,473 shares of restricted common stock of which 27,059 shares were granted under the 2017-2018
board plan and options to purchase 47,540 shares of common stock were outstanding to employees pursuant the 2018 Plan to members of our Board of Directors and
Management. As of December 31, 2018, there were 4,309,987 securities available for future issuance under the 2018 Plan.
PUBLIC OFFERING
On February 16, 2018, the Company closed its underwritten public offering of an aggregate of 4,353,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and warrants to purchase an
aggregate of 8,706,000 shares of common stock at a combined public offering price of $4.25 per unit comprised of one share and two warrants. Each warrant is exercisable for
five years from the date of issuance and has an exercise price equal to $4.25 per share. The public offering resulted in $18,504,320 and $14,880,815 of gross and net proceeds,
respectively, including underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses of $3,623,505, which was recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital.
The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 652,950 shares of common stock and/or warrants to purchase 1,305,900 shares of
common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. In connection with the closing of the public offering, the underwriters partially exercised their over-allotment option and
purchased additional warrants to purchase 406,956 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.25 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $4,070, or $0.01 per warrant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
PREFERRED STOCK
SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock have a par value of $0.001 and are convertible into 2.5 shares of common stock for every Series A Convertible Preferred share so
long as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock is outstanding. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has no redemption rights. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock shall
have no liquidation preference so long as the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock shall be outstanding. Up until December 23, 2014 (the date of issuance of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock), the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock had five times the vote of a share of its common stock equivalent. At the point in time that the Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock is no longer outstanding, the super voting rights are automatically reinstated.
On March 22, 2018, pursuant to letter agreements dated December 6, 2017 and December 7, 2017, the Company issued 550,000 shares of common stock upon automatic
conversion of 11,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.
See Note 14 – Related Parties for additional details.
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On March 16, 2018, pursuant to a conversion agreement dated May 19, 2017, the Company issued 223,235 shares of common stock upon automatic conversion of 8,250 shares
of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a value of $825,000. The Company determined that the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock included a beneficial conversion
feature since the commitment date market price of the Company’s common stock exceeded the effective conversion price and, as a result, the Company recorded a deemed
dividend in the amount of $825,000 during the year ended December 31, 2018.
SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 79,125 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock in satisfaction of aggregate liabilities of
approximately $7,027,000 associated with the Company’s registration rights penalty, public information fee and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock dividends. As of
December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded a dividend payable liability on the shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of $0 and $1,892,800, respectively. See
Note 7 – Accrued Expenses.
In the event of a liquidation, the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock is also entitled to a liquidation preference equal to the stated value plus any accrued and unpaid dividends,
which, as of December 31, 2017, was equal to $24,847,900.
Effective January 8, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors and its shareholders amended the Certificate of Designation of its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock to add the
following provisions: (a) upon closing of a public offering of the Company’s securities and the listing of the Company’s shares of common stock on an exchange, all
outstanding shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock will be converted into that number of shares of Common Stock determined by the number of shares of Series C
Preferred multiplied by a factor of 115 divided by 80% of the per share price of common stock in the offering; and (b) until 270 days after the effective date specified within the
automatic preferred conversion notice, no holder of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock may offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of
any Series C Preferred Shares without the prior written consent of the underwriter of the offering.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, 25,006 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock were issued as payment of dividends in kind.
On March 28, 2018, pursuant to the terms of the amended Certificate of Designation, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,111,644 shares of common stock upon automatic
conversion of 254,557 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. The Company determined that the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock included a beneficial conversion
feature since the commitment date market price of the Company’s common stock exceeded the effective conversion price and, as a result, the Company recorded a deemed
dividend in the amount of $22,633,931 during the year ended December 31, 2018.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
PREFERRED STOCK – CONTINUED
SERIES D CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On February 13, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the designation of 13,000 shares of the 40,000,000 authorized shares of preferred stock as Series D
Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series D Convertible Preferred Stock”). On February 15, 2018, the Company filed the Certificate of Designation
with the State of Nevada related to the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will have a stated value of $1,000 per share.
Conversion. Each share of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of common stock (subject to adjustment as provided in the related certificate
of designation of preferences, rights and limitations) at any time at the option of the holder at a conversion price equal to the price of the units in the public offering.
Holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are prohibited from converting Series D Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of common stock if, as a result of such
conversion, the holder, together with its affiliates, would own more than 9.99% of the total number of shares of common stock then issued and outstanding.
Liquidation Preference. In the event of the liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company, holders of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will be entitled to
receive the same amount that a holder of common stock would receive if the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock were fully converted into shares of common stock at
the conversion price (disregarding for such purposes any conversion limitations) which amounts shall be paid pari passu with all holders of Common Stock.
Voting Rights. Shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will generally have no voting rights, except as required by law and except that the affirmative vote of the
holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is required to, (a) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights
given to the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, (b) amend the Company’s articles of incorporation or other charter documents in any manner that materially adversely
affects any rights of the holders, (c) increase the number of authorized shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, or (d) enter into any agreement with respect to any
of the foregoing.
Dividends. Shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will not be entitled to receive any dividends, unless and until specifically declared by the Company’s board of
directors. The holders of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock will participate, on an as-if-converted-to-common stock basis, in any dividends to the holders of
common stock.
Redemption. The Company is not obligated to redeem or repurchase any shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock. Series D Convertible Preferred Stock are not
otherwise entitled to any redemption rights or mandatory sinking fund or analogous fund provisions.
Exchange Listing. The Company does not plan on making an application to list the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock on any national securities exchange or other
nationally recognized trading system.
See Note 9 – Notes Payable – JMJ Agreement for additional details.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, JMJ elected to convert 6,864 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock into 2,200,000 shares of the Company’s common
stock, respectively, at a conversion price of $3.12 per common share. The Company determined that the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock did not include a beneficial
conversion feature.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
COMMON STOCK
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 21,166 shares of common stock as partial satisfaction of certain liabilities associated with
certain professional and other consulting fee agreements.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock to a director with an issuance date fair value of $90,000, which was recognized
immediately.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,513,690 shares of common stock with an aggregate issuance date fair value of $4,353,988 in
satisfaction of debt and other liabilities. In connection with the issuances, the Company recorded a loss on settlement of $2,136,860 during the year ended December 31, 2018.
On August 1, 2018, the Company retired 23,529 shares of common stock previously held as collateral for a certain debt obligation. See Note 16 – Commitments and
Contingencies – Litigation and Disputes for additional details.
On September 7, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 188,501 immediately vested shares of restricted common stock to officers and directors of the Company for
services rendered. The shares had an aggregate grant date fair value of $601,318 which was recognized immediately within the statement of operations during the year ended
December 31, 2018.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 453,972 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $954,937 for services
rendered which was recognized immediately within the statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2018.
See elsewhere within this note and Note 14 – Related Parties for additional details.
EXCHANGE OF WARRANTS AND SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company sent out letters to various holders of warrants and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock that contained an offer for the
holder to (i) exchange their existing warrants for common stock of the Company and (ii) exchange their existing Series C Preferred Stock for common stock of the Company.
The holders agreed to (i) exchange warrants to purchase an aggregate of 92,176 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $35.00 per share for an aggregate of 90,926
shares of common stock (the “Warrant Exchange”) and (ii) exchange an aggregate of 12,678 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock for common stock based upon a
formula defined in the agreement (the “Series C Preferred Stock Exchange”). On August 25, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 90,926 shares of common stock in
connection with the Warrant Exchange. The Warrant Exchange is effective immediately and the Series C Preferred Stock Exchange is effective upon the closing of the public
offering (collectively defined as a public offering of securities to raise up to $20,000,000 and to list the Company’s shares of common stock on the NASDAQ). The Series C
Preferred Stock shall be exchanged for common stock using the following formula: the number of shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock owned multiplied by a factor
of 115 and divided by 80% of the price per share of common stock sold in the in the public offering. Certain holders also agreed to not, without prior written consent of the
underwriter, sell or otherwise transfer any shares of common stock or any securities convertible into common stock for a period of 270 days from the effective date of the Series
C Preferred Stock Exchange.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company entered into agreements with certain warrant holders to exchange warrants to purchase an aggregate of 180,733 shares
of common stock with an approximate value on the date of exchange of $0.6 million for an aggregate of 180,733 shares of common stock with an approximate value on the date
of exchange of $3.0 million. As a result, the Company recorded a loss on inducement expense of approximately $2.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 related
to the exchange.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued an aggregate of 711,041 shares of common stock in exchange for warrants to purchase an aggregate of 726,704
shares of common stock
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense related to common stock, stock options and warrants for the years ended months ended December 31, 2018 and
2017 of $3,811,866 and $3,144,804, respectively, which is included within compensation expense on the consolidated statement of operations.
WARRANT AND OPTION VALUATION
The Company has computed the fair value of certain warrants and options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Option forfeitures are estimated at the time of
valuation and reduce expense ratably over the vesting period. This estimate will be adjusted periodically based on the extent to which actual option forfeitures differ, or are
expected to differ, from the previous estimate, when it is material. The Company estimated forfeitures related to option grants at an annual rate of 0% for options granted during
the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. The expected term used for options issued is the estimated period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The
Company utilizes the “simplified” method to develop an estimate of the expected term of “plain vanilla” employee option grants. The Company is utilizing an expected
volatility figure based on a review of the historical volatility of the Company over a period of time equivalent to the expected life of the instrument being valued. The risk-free
interest rate was determined from the implied yields from U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with a remaining term consistent with the expected term of the instrument being
valued.
STOCK OPTIONS
In applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model to options granted, the Company used the following assumptions:
Risk free interest rate
Expected term (years)
Expected volatility
Expected dividends
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
2.75%
2.50
150.10%
0.00%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company granted five-year immediately vested, options to executive officers to purchase an aggregate of 47,450 shares of
common stock with exercise prices ranging from $2.17 – $37.50 per share. The options had had an aggregate issuance date fair value of $64,790.
There were no options granted during the year ended December 31, 2017.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
STOCK OPTIONS – CONTINUED
A summary of the option activity during the year ended December 31, 2018 is presented below:
Outstanding, January 1, 2018
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled/forfeited/expired
Outstanding, December 31, 2018
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
107,901 $
47,540
-
(50,133)
105,308 $
105,308 $
42.31
24.61
-
44.88
33.10
33.10
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life
In Years
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
2.9 $
2.9 $
-
-
The following table presents information related to stock options at December 31, 2018:
Range of
Exercise
Price
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding
Number of
Options
Weighted
Average
Remaining Life
In Years
Exercisable
Number of
Options
$2.17 - $13.50
$15.50 - $47.50
$50.00- $78.00
$
5.54
31.78
50.81
17,400
56,608
31,300
105,308
4.7
3.4
0.9
2.9
17,400
56,608
31,300
105,308
STOCK WARRANTS
See Note 9 – Notes Payable, Note 8 – Accrued Issuable Equity, Note 11 – Fair Value Measurement, and elsewhere within this note for additional details.
On August 4, 2017, the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 48,023 shares of common stock to our Chief Executive Officer in connection with his
employment agreement. The warrants vest immediately and have exercise prices ranging from $35.00 to $150.00 per share. The warrants had an issuance date fair value of
$767,896, which was recorded as a compensation expense.
On August 29, 2017, a company in which the Company’s Executive Chairman has a controlling interest exercised warrants to purchase 3,100,000 shares of common stock on a
cashless basis and received 2,990,404 shares of common stock. The warrants contained a provision in their agreement such that they were not impacted by the Reverse Split. As
a result, since the exercised warrants were previously classified as a derivative liability, the Company recorded a mark-to-market adjustment during the years ended December
31, 2017 of approximately $43.9 million which was included within change in fair value of warrant liabilities on the consolidated statement of operations.
On November 20, 2017, JMJ confirmed in writing that they would not pursue a price reset of their outstanding warrants as a result of the August 29, 2017 exercise of certain
warrants that were not impacted by the Reverse Split.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
12. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY – CONTINUED
STOCK WARRANTS - CONTINUED
On April 9, 2018, the Company issued five-year immediately vested warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,703,429 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.25 per
share in satisfaction of accrued issuable equity. The Company recorded a gain of $1,726,388 on the consolidated statement of operations during the year ended December 31,
2018 related to the change in fair value of the warrant liability on the date of issuance. The warrants had an issuance date fair value of $409,042, which was charged to additional
paid-in capital.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,033,660 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the exercise of warrants at an
exercise price of $4.25 per share for aggregate cash proceeds of $17,143,056.
The following table accounts for the Company’s warrant activity for the year ended December 31, 2018:
Outstanding, January 1, 2018
Issued
Exercised
Cancelled/forfeited/expired
Outstanding, December 31, 2018
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life
In Years
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
43.15
4.25
4.25
44.29
4.64
4.64
4.2 $
4.2 $
-
-
Number of
Shares
275,332 $
10,795,848
(4,033,660)
(200,459)
6,837,061 $
6,837,061 $
The following table presents information related to stock warrants at December 31, 2018:
Range of
Exercise
Price
Warrants Outstanding
Warrants Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding
Number of
Warrants
Weighted
Average
Remaining Life
In Years
Exercisable
Number of
Warrants
$4.25 - $75.00
$100.00 - $150.00
$
4.61
100.26
6,834,528
2,533
6,837,061
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4.2
3.6
4.2
6,834,528
2,533
6,837,061
BLINK CHARGING CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
13. INCOME TAXES
The Company is subject to U.S. federal and various state income taxes.
The income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 consists of the following:
Federal:
Current
Deferred
State and local:
Current
Deferred
Change in valuation allowance
Income tax provision (benefit)
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
$
- $
(581,300)
-
5,974,700
-
(127,000)
(708,300)
708,300
$
- $
-
(1,953,800)
4,020,900
(4,020,900)
-
No current tax provision has been recorded for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 because the Company had net operating losses for federal and state tax purposes.
The net operating loss carryovers may be subject to annual limitations under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, and similar state provisions, should there be a greater than
50% ownership change as determined under the applicable income tax regulations. The amount of the limitation would be determined based on the value of the company
immediately prior to the ownership change and subsequent ownership changes could further impact the amount of the annual limitation. An ownership change pursuant to
Section 382 may have occurred in the past or could happen in the future, such that the NOLs available for utilization could be significantly limited. The Company will perform a
Section 382 analysis in the future. The related increase in the deferred tax asset was offset by the valuation allowance.
A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:
Tax benefit at federal statutory rate
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Permanent differences:
Derivative liabilities
Other
Tax credits
Change in effective rate
Change in valuation allowance
Effective income tax rate
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
(21.0)%
(5.0)%
22.9%
(3.5)%
(1.4)%
0.0%
8.0%
0.0%
(34.0)%
(4.0)%
22.2%
4.4%
0.0%
16.7%
(5.3)%
0.0%
The Company has determined that a valuation allowance for the entire net deferred tax asset is required. A valuation allowance is required if, based on the weight of evidence,
it is more likely than not that some or the entire portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. After consideration of all the evidence, both positive and negative,
management has determined that a full valuation allowance is necessary to reduce the deferred tax asset to zero, the amount that will more likely not be realized.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
13. INCOME TAXES – CONTINUED
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented below:
Deferred Tax Assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards
Stock-based compensation
Accruals
Goodwill
Internet expense
Intangible assets
Inventory
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Tax credits
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Fixed assets
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax asset, net of valuation allowance
Changes in valuation allowance
For The Years Ended
December 31,
2018
2017
$
26,073,500 $
-
296,300
1,586,300
233,700
245,000
53,000
22,000
536,600
29,046,400
(528,400)
(528,400)
18,351,600
3,128,200
4,502,700
1,586,300
-
271,400
-
9,100
488,800
28,338,100
(528,400)
(528,400)
28,518,000
27,809,700
(28,518,000)
(27,809,700)
$
$
- $
-
708,300 $
(4,020,900)
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $100.3 million and $70.6
million, respectively, of which, $70.6 million may be used to offset future taxable income through 2037, The remaining $29.7 million of net operating loss carry forwards
incurred in 2018 does not have an expiration date, subject to the Company filing delinquent tax returns as described herein. As described in Note 16 - Commitments and
Contingencies - Taxes, the Company has not filed its federal and state corporate income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2014 through 2018. Accordingly,
approximately $53.7 million of the federal and state NOLs described herein will not be available to offset future taxable income until the outstanding tax returns are filed with
the respective federal and state tax authorities.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in December 2017. Among other things, the primary provision of Tax Reform impacting the Company is the reduction to the
U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, eliminating certain deductions and imposing a mandatory one-time transition tax on accumulated earnings of foreign
subsidiaries. The change in tax law required the Company to remeasure existing net deferred tax assets using the lower rate in the period of enactment resulting in an income tax
expense of approximately $12.6 million which is fully offset by a corresponding tax benefit of $12.6 million which related to the corresponding reduction in the valuation
allowance for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company has completed its analysis of the tax act of 2018. There were no specific impacts of Tax Reform that could not
be reasonably estimated which the Company accounted for under prior tax law.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
14. RELATED PARTIES
See Note 9- Notes Payable, Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity and Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional details.
BLNK HOLDINGS TRANSFERS TO JMJ
In February 2018, prior to the closing of the public offering, Mr. Farkas reached an agreement with JMJ that, following the closing of the public offering, BLNK Holdings, an
entity for which Mr. Farkas had voting power and investment power with regard to this entity’s holdings, would transfer 260,000 shares to JMJ as additional consideration for
JMJ agreeing to waive its claims to $12 million as a mandatory default amount pursuant to previous agreements with the Company. This transfer took place on April 18, 2018.
Prior to entering into this agreement, Mr. Farkas did not bring the matter to the entire Board for a vote. The fair value of $785,200 of the 260,000 shares of common stock that
were to be transferred to JMJ by BLNK Holdings is reflected as interest expense on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31,
2018 with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Effective June 15, 2017, the Company amended its employment agreement with Michael D. Farkas, its Executive Chairman (the “Third Amendment”). This Third Amendment
was approved by the Compensation Committee and the Board as a whole (with Mr. Farkas recusing himself from the vote regarding the Third Amendment). The Third
Amendment clarified that, on a going-forward basis, the Executive Chairman position held by Mr. Farkas is the principal executive officer of the Company. Mr. Farkas will hold
this position for a term of three (3) years, with an automatic one (1) year renewal unless either party terminates Mr. Farkas’ employment with the Company at least sixty (60)
days prior to the expiration of the term.
The Company agreed that Mr. Farkas was paid $20,000 per month from July 24, 2015 to November 24, 2015 and the Company agreed to pay Mr. Farkas the equivalent of
$15,000 per month in cash and $15,000 per month in shares of common stock for the past eighteen (18) months (from December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017), or $270,000 in
cash and $270,000 in common stock. Prior to entering into an employment agreement dated October 15, 2010 with Mr. Farkas (the “Original Farkas Employment Agreement”),
the Company and an entity controlled by Mr. Farkas entered into: (i) that certain Consulting Agreement dated October 20, 2009 (the “Consulting Agreement”); and (ii) that
certain Blink Charging Co. Fee/Commission Agreement dated November 17, 2009 (the “Fee Agreement”) and, after entering into the Original Farkas Employment Agreement,
the parties entered into that certain Patent License Agreement dated March 29, 2012 among the Company, Mr. Farkas and Balance Holdings, LLC and the March 11, 2016
Agreement regarding the Patent License Agreement (collectively with the Fee Agreement and the Consulting Agreement, the “Affiliate Agreements”).
Upon the closing of the offering for which the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 on November 7, 2016 (as amended), Mr. Farkas will be paid: (i) $270,000 in
cash for payments owed Mr. Farkas from December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017; and (ii) at least $645,000 ($375,000 of commissions on hardware sales, accrued
commissions on revenue from charging stations due pursuant to the Affiliate Agreements, and $270,000 of common stock for payments owed Mr. Farkas from December 1,
2015 through May 31, 2017) in units of the Company’s common stock and warrants sold in the offering at a 20% discount to the price per unit of the units sold in the offering.
Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the Company and Mr. Farkas agreed that not all amounts due pursuant to the Affiliate Agreements had been calculated as of June 15, 2017.
Once calculated prior to the offering, the additional amount shall be paid in the form of units at a 20% discount to the price per unit of the units sold in the offering.
In addition, pursuant to the Third Amendment, Mr. Farkas is due to receive (regardless of the status of the offering) warrants in replacement of expired warrants he was due to
receive under the terms of the Original Farkas Employment Agreement. These warrants will expire five years after their issuance date: (a) warrants for 2,000 shares of common
stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share; (b) warrants for 68,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $21.50 per share; and (c) warrants for 44,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $37.00 per share. On November 27, 2017 the Company issued 114,767 shares of common stock in satisfaction of the replacement
warrants with a grant date fair value of $677,010. Mr. Farkas will also receive options (regardless of the status of the offering) for 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise
price of $30.00 per share and options for 8,240 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $37.50 per share in connection with amounts owed pursuant to the Affiliate
Agreements. The options were issued in December 2018 with an issuance date fair value $46,146. The Third Amendment resolves all claims Mr. Farkas had with regard to the
Affiliate Agreements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
14. RELATED PARTIES – CONTINUED
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT – CONTINUED
Pursuant to the Third Amendment, Mr. Farkas’ salary will be, prior to the closing of the offering, $15,000 per month in cash and $15,000 per month in shares of common stock.
Pursuant to the December 6, 2017 letter agreement between the Company and Mr. Farkas, after the closing of the offering, Mr. Farkas’ monthly salary will be $40,000 of cash
compensation. Mr. Farkas agreed that the Fee Agreement and the Consulting Agreement are suspended and no payments are due thereunder (other than the payments specified
in the Third Amendment) for as long as he is a full-time employee of the Company and is due to be paid a monthly salary of at least $40,000.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company has accrued approximately $120,000 for all necessary amounts due to Mr. Farkas which are specified above. See Note 16
Commitments and Contingencies - Executive Compensation for additional details.
CONVERSION AGREEMENTS
Effective August 23, 2017, and as amended on January 4, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Michael D. Farkas, its Executive Chairman (the “Conversion
Agreement”) where the parties agreed to, upon the closing of the offering for which the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 on November 7, 2016 (as
amended), convert $315,000 of compensation payments owed Mr. Farkas from December 1, 2015 through August 31, 2017 (“Debt”) into common stock, determined by the
following formula: (i) the Debt amount multiplied by a factor of 115 and (ii) then divided by 80% of the per share price of common stock sold in the offering. If the Company
converts securities at more favorable terms than those provided to Mr. Farkas, then the Debt conversion price shall be automatically modified to equal such more favorable
terms. The Conversion Agreement expired on February 14, 2018.
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
On June 16, 2017, the Company entered into a compensation agreement with Ira Feintuch, its Chief Operating Officer (the “Compensation Agreement”). The Compensation
Agreement clarifies the accrued compensation owed to Mr. Feintuch under the Fee/Commission Agreement dated November 19, 2009. Under the Compensation Agreement,
Mr. Feintuch was entitled to receive (i) options for 7,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $30.00 per share; and (ii) options for 9,600 shares of
the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $37.50 per share. As of December 31, 2018, options were issued and had a fair value of approximately $22,000.
Pursuant to the Compensation Agreement, Mr. Feintuch is due to receive (regardless of the status of the offering) $142,250 for accrued commissions on hardware sales and
$31,969 for accrued commissions on revenue from charging stations. The aforementioned amounts of commissions on hardware sales and revenue from charging stations were
calculated through March 31, 2017. The Company and Mr. Feintuch agreed that from April 1, 2017 through the closing of the offering, these commissions shall be calculated
using the same formula (the “Additional Amounts”), and once approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board, will be paid to Mr. Feintuch.
The timing of the payments described above shall be as follows: The Company shall pay Mr. Feintuch the following by the third (3rd) business day following the closing of the
offering: (i) $130,664 in cash (75% of the value of the accrued commissions on hardware sales and accrued commission on revenues from charging stations as calculated
through March 31, 2017) and (ii) an amount of cash equal to 75% of the Additional Amounts. By the third (3rd) business day following the closing of this offering, the Company
shall also issue to Mr. Feintuch (i) units of shares of common stock and warrants sold in the offering with a value of $43,555 (25% of the value of the accrued commissions on
hardware sales and the accrued commission on revenue from charging stations, as calculated through March 31, 2017) at a 20% discount to the price per unit of the units sold in
the offering; and (ii) an amount of units with a value of 25% of the Additional Amounts at a 20% discount to the price per unit of the units sold in the offering.
The Compensation Agreement resolves all claims Mr. Feintuch had with regard to the Fee/Commission Agreement.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company has accrued for all necessary amounts due to Mr. Feintuch which are specified above.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
14. RELATED PARTIES – CONTINUED
LETTER AGREEMENTS
On December 6, 2017, the Company and Mr. Farkas signed a letter agreement, pursuant to which, Mr. Farkas, on behalf of FGI, agreed that upon the closing of the public
offering, FGI will cancel 2,930,596 of its shares of the Company’s common stock (of the 2,990,404 received). Mr. Farkas is also due to receive 886,119 shares of common
stock upon the closing of the public offering.
On December 6, 2017 and December 7, 2017, the two holders of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (Mr. Farkas and Mr. Feintuch) signed letter agreements
pursuant to which, at the closing of the public offering, 11,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will convert into 550,000 shares of common stock. On March
22, 2018 the Company issued 550,000 shares of common stock related to this transaction. (See Note 12 – Stockholder’s Equity for additional details.)
On December 7, 2017, the Company and Mr. Feintuch signed a letter agreement, pursuant to which, Mr. Feintuch agreed that upon the closing of the public offering, will
receive 26,500 shares of common stock.
On January 4, 2018, the Company and both Mr. Farkas and Mr. Feintuch have agreed to extend the expiration dates of their respective agreements from December 29, 2017 to
February 14, 2018.
On March 22, 2018, pursuant to a letter agreement dated December 6, 2017, the Company issued 886,119 shares of common stock to Mr. Farkas as compensation with an
issuance date fair value of $2,534,300. On April 16, 2018, Mr. Farkas returned 2,930,596 shares of common stock to the Company which were then retired.
On March 22, 2018, pursuant to a letter agreement dated December 7, 2017, the Company issued 26,500 shares of common stock to Mr. Feintuch as compensation with an
issuance date fair value of $75,790.
THIRD PARTY TRANSACTION
On February 7, 2017, BLNK Holdings purchased the following securities from a stockholder of the Company for $1,000,000: 142,857 shares of common stock, 114,491 shares
of Series C Preferred Stock, warrants to purchase 526,604 shares of the Company’s common stock, and all rights, claims, title, and interests in any securities of whatever kind or
nature issued or issuable as a result of the stockholder’s ownership of the Company’s securities.
15. LEASES
OPERATING LEASES
On March 20, 2017, in connection with the Company’s Miami Beach, Florida lease, the Company’s landlord filed a complaint for eviction with the Miami-Dade County Court
against the Company as a result of the Company’s default under the lease for failing to pay rent, operating expenses and sales taxes of approximately $175,000, which represents
the Company’s obligations under the lease through March 31, 2017, which was accrued for as of December 31, 2017. As a result of the action taken by the landlord, the
Company accrued an additional $300,000 as of December 31, 2017, which represents the present value of the Company’s rent obligation through the end of the lease. On
February 16, 2018, the Company paid $234,000 to satisfy this obligation.
On May 22, 2017, the Company entered into a lease for 11,457 square feet of office and warehouse space in Phoenix, Arizona beginning June 1, 2017 and ending July 31, 2019.
Monthly lease payments range from approximately $6,300 to $6,600 (with the Company paying approximately $6,300 in total during the first three months of the lease) for a
total of approximately $155,000 for the total term of the lease.
The Company had a five year sublease for office and warehouse space in Phoenix, Arizona beginning December 1, 2013 and ended November 30, 2018. On February 28, 2017,
the Company vacated the Phoenix, Arizona space and has no further obligation in connection with the sublease.
On April 20, 2018, the Company entered into a three-year operating lease agreement for 3,425 square feet of office space in Miami Beach, Florida beginning May 1, 2018 and
ending May 31, 2021. The tenant and landlord have the option to cancel the contract after the first year with a 90-day written notice. As of December 31, 2018, the lease had a
remaining term of approximately 2.3 years. The lease does not contain an option to extend past the existing lease term. Over the duration of the lease, payments will escalate 5%
every year.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
15. LEASES – CONTINUED
OPERATING LEASES – CONTINUED
On October 16, 2018, the Company entered into an operating lease agreement with Oracle America, Inc for the purchase of a three year license, related training, custom
programming and implementation of NetSuite SuiteSuccess Wholesale/Distribution Emerging Edition Cloud Service. The performance obligations of NetSuite commenced in
December 2018. The Company’s payment obligations were deferred for six months from NetSuite’s performance obligation date, however the payment schedule was condensed
to a 30 month schedule of equal monthly payments. As of December 31, 2018, the lease had a remaining term of approximately 2.9 years.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had no leases that were classified as a financing lease. As of December 31, 2018, the Company did not have additional operating and
financing leases that have not yet commenced.
Total operating lease expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $264,014 and is recorded in other operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
Total rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $143,178 and is recorded in other operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations.
Supplemental cash flows information related to leases was as follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
71,516
514,522
2.72
6.0%
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases
$
$
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases
Future minimum payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:
For the Years Ending December 31,
Amount
2019
2020
2021
Total future minimum lease payments
Less: imputed interest
Total
$
$
See Note 17 - Subsequent Events for additional details.
197,875
225,838
123,640
547,353
(95,623)
451,730
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
PATENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
On March 29, 2012, the Company, as licensee (the “Licensee”) entered into an exclusive patent license agreement with the Executive Chairman of the Board and Balance
Holdings, LLC (an entity controlled by the Executive Chairman) (collectively, the “Licensor”), whereby the Company agreed to pay a royalty of 10% of the gross profits
received by the Company from commercial sales and/or use of two provisional patent applications, one relating to an inductive charging parking bumper and one relating to a
process which allows multiple EVs to plug into an EV charging station simultaneously and charge as the current becomes available.
On March 11, 2016, the Licensee and the Licensor entered into an agreement related to the March 29, 2012 patent license agreement. The parties acknowledged that the
Licensee has paid a total of $8,525 in registration and legal fees for the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61529016 (the “Patent Application”) (related to the inductive
charging parking bumper) to date. Effective March 11, 2016, the patent license agreement, solely with respect to the Patent Application and the parties’ rights and obligations
thereto, was terminated. The Executive Chairman of the Board agreed to be solely responsible for all future costs and fees associated with the prosecution of the patent
application. In the event the Patent Application is successful, the Executive Chairman of the Board shall grant a credit to the Licensee in the amount of $8,525 to be applied
against any outstanding amount(s) owed to him. If the Licensee does not have any outstanding payment obligations to the Executive Chairman of the Board at the time the
Patent Application is approved, the Executive Chairman of the Board shall remit the $8,525 to the Licensee within twenty (20) days of the approval. The parties agreed to a
mutual release of any claims associated with the patent license agreement. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has not paid nor incurred any royalty fees related to this
patent license agreement.
TAXES
The Company has not filed its Federal and State corporate income tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The Company has sustained
losses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Company has determined that no tax liability, other than required minimums, has been
incurred.
The Company was delinquent in filing and, in certain instances, paying sales taxes collected from customers in specific states that impose a tax on sales of the Company’s
products as of December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2018, the Company is no longer delinquent in remitting sales taxes. The Company accrued approximately $0 and
$178,000 liability as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, related to this matter.
As of December 31, 2017, the Company was delinquent in remitting approximately $632,000 of federal and state payroll taxes withheld from employees. During the year ended
December 31, 2017, the Company sent two letters to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) notifying the IRS of its intention to resolve the delinquent taxes upon the receipt of
additional working capital. Additionally, on March 27, 2018, the Company submitted its Forms 940 and 941 for the year ended December 31, 2017 to the IRS. As of December
31, 2018, the Company is no longer delinquent on federal and state payroll taxes, as the Company has remitted all the requisite federal and state payroll taxes withheld from
employees to the appropriate taxing authorities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – CONTINUED
LITIGATION AND DISPUTES
On July 28, 2015, a Notice of Arbitration was received stating ITT Cannon has a dispute with Blink Network for the manufacturing and purchase of approximately 6,500
charging cables by Blink Network, which had not taken delivery or made payment on the contract price of $737,425. ITT Cannon also seeks to be paid the cost of attorney’s fees
as well as punitive damages. On June 13, 2017, as amended on November 27, 2017, Blink Network and ITT Cannon agreed to a settlement agreement under which the parties
agreed to the following: (a) the Blink Network purchase order dated May 7, 2014 for approximately 6,500 charging cables is terminated, cancelled and voided; (b) three (3)
business days following the closing date of a public offering of the Company’s securities and listing of such securities on NASDAQ, the Company shall issue to ITT Cannon
shares of the same class of the Company’s securities with an aggregate value of $200,000 (which was accrued at September 30, 2017); and (c) within seven (7) calendar days of
the valid issuance of the shares in item (b) above, ITT Cannon shall ship and provide the remaining approximately 6,500 charging cables to Blink Network and dismiss the
arbitration without prejudice. On January 31, 2018, ITT Cannon, Blink Network and the Company agreed that if the Company fails to consummate a registered public offering
of its common stock, list such stock on NASDAQ and issue to ITT Cannon shares of the same class of the Company’s securities by February 28, 2018, the settlement agreement
will expire. The public offering closed on February 16, 2018. The Company issued 47,059 shares on March 16, 2018 to ITT Cannon. This was a partial payment of the $200,000
in stock owed to ITT Cannon. On April 3, 2018 the Company issued an additional 25,669 shares to satisfy in full its obligations to ITT. As of November 9, 2018, the Company
had received all charging cables due from ITT Cannon.
On April 8, 2016, Douglas Stein filed a Petition for Fee Arbitration with the State Bar of Georgia against the Company for breach of contract for failure to pay invoices in the
amount of $178,893 for legal work provided. The invoices have been accrued for in the periods in which the services were provided. The Company has responded to the claim
and is simultaneously pursuing settlement options. The parties failed to settle after numerous attempts. On February 15, 2017, the case was brought to the Georgia Arbitration
Committee. On February 26, 2017, The Stein Law firm was awarded a summary judgment for $178,893, which has been confirmed and converted into a judgment by the
Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia on August 7, 2017 in the amount of $179,168, inclusive of court costs, which continues to accrue both interest at the rate of 7.25% per
annum on that amount calculated on a daily basis as of February 28, 2014, and costs to-date of $40,000 which are hereby added to the foregoing judgment amount (all of which
was accrued at December 31, 2017). In connection with perfecting the Georgia judgment in the State of New York, Mr. Stein served an Information Subpoena with Restraining
Notice dated September 12, 2017 on the underwriter of the offering for which the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 on November 7, 2016 (as amended) (the
“Restraining Notice”). The Restraining Notice seeks to force the underwriter to pay the judgment amount directly out of the proceeds of the offering. On January 8, 2018, the
Company and Mr. Stein had entered into a forbearance agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Stein has agreed to forbear from any efforts to collect or enforce the judgment
awarded to him as a result of a legally-entered award of arbitration. As a result, the Company has agreed to: (i) wire transfer $30,000 to Mr. Stein within three days of the
effective date of this agreement; (ii) beginning on the first calendar day of each successive month following the effective date of this agreement, the Company has agreed to pay
Mr. Stein $5,000 per month until the full amount of the judgment awarded to Mr. Stein ($223,168) has been satisfied, however, the full amount awarded to Mr. Stein must be
paid in full no later than April 30, 2018; and (iii) provide Mr. Stein with certain financial information of the Company. On February 16, 2018, the Company paid the full
amount owed to Mr. Stein.
On May 18, 2016, the Company was served with a complaint from Solomon Edwards Group, LLC for breach of written agreement and unjust enrichment for failure to pay
invoices in the amount of $172,645 for services provided, plus interest and costs. The invoices have been accrued for in the periods in which the services were provided. The
Company has responded to the claim and is simultaneously pursuing settlement options. On May 9, 2017, the Company issued 7,281 shares of common stock to Solomon
Edwards Group, LLC in satisfaction of $121,800 of the Company’s liability.
On November 28, 2017, the Company and Solomon Edwards Group LLC entered into a Settlement Agreement and Release whereby the parties agreed that the Company will
pay $63,445 to Solomon Edwards Group LLC over the course of eleven (11) months in full and complete satisfaction of the previously filed complaint. As of December 31,
2018, the Company has fulfilled its obligation to Solomon Edwards.
On June 8, 2017, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to settle $475,394 in payables owed for legal services requiring: (a)
$25,000 to be paid in cash at the closing of the public offering; and (b) $75,000 in the form of 17,647 shares of common stock issuable upon the closing of the public offering.
On February 16, 2018, the Company paid the $25,000 in cash and on March 19, 2018, the Company issued the 17,647 shares of common stock.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – CONTINUED
LITIGATION AND DISPUTES – CONTINUED
In July 2017, the Company was served with a complaint by Zwick and Banyai PLLC and Jack Zwick for breach of a written agreement and unjust enrichment for failure to pay
invoices in the aggregate amount of $53,069 for services rendered, plus interest and costs. The plaintiffs’ complaint was subsequently amended in February 2018. In June 2018,
the court denied the Company’s motion to dismiss the amended complaint, although the plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew certain counts in the amended complaint. In July 2018,
the Company filed its answer and affirmative defense to the amended complaint denying liability. As of October 26, 2018, Company updated its affirmative defenses in its
answer and the parties are proceeding with discovery. The Company intends to continue to defend this case vigorously.
From time to time, the Company is a defendant or plaintiff in various legal actions that arise in the normal course of business.
350 Green, LLC
350 Green lawsuits relate solely to alleged pre-acquisition unpaid debts of 350 Green. Also, there are other unpaid creditors, aside from those noted above, that claim to be
owed certain amounts for pre-acquisition work done on behalf of 350 Green solely, that potentially could file lawsuits at some point in the future.
On August 7, 2014, 350 Green received a copy of a complaint filed by Sheetz, a former vendor of 350 Green alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment of $112,500.
The complaint names 350 Green, 350 Holdings LLC and Blink Charging Co. in separate breach of contract counts and names all three entities together in an unjust enrichment
claim. The Company settled with Sheetz and the parties signed two agreements on February 23, 2017: a General Release and Settlement Agreement and a Exclusive Electronic
Vehicle Charging Services Agreement. The settlement involved a combination of DC charging equipment, installation, charging services, shared driver charging revenue and
maintenance for two systems in exchange for no further legal action between 350 Holdings or the Company. The Exclusive Electronic Vehicle Charging Services Agreement
with Sheetz is for a five (5) year term. Pursuant to the agreement, Blink shall remit to Sheetz gross revenue generated by electric vehicle charging fees and advertising, minus (i)
any and all taxes, (ii) 8% transaction fees, (iii) $18.00 per charger per month; and (iv) any electricity costs incurred by Blink ((i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) being referred to as the
“Service Fees”). In the event the aggregate gross revenues are insufficient to cover the Service Fees incurred in a given month by the charging stations, such unpaid Service Fees
will accrue to the following month. The agreement is subject to an automatic five-year renewal unless written notice for the contrary is provided.
In May 2013, JNS Power & Control Systems, Inc. (“JNS”) filed a complaint against 350 Green, LLC, a former subsidiary of the Company, alleging claims for breach of
contract, specific performance and indemnity. The lawsuit arose out of an asset purchase agreement from April 2013 between JNS and 350 Green, under which JNS agreed to
purchase car chargers and related assets from 350 Green. Following court judgments in favor of JNS on its claim for specific performance, in April 2016, JNS amended its
complaint to add the Company, alleging an unspecified amount of lost revenues from the car chargers, among other matters, caused by the defendants. In February 2018, the
parties entered into an agreement to settle the litigation. The Company purchased back the EV chargers it previously sold to JNS for: (a) shares of Common Stock worth
$600,000 with a price per share equal to $4.25 (the price per share of the Offering); (b) $50,000 cash payment within ten days of the closing of the Offering; and (c) $100,000
cash payment within six months following the closing of the Offering. The Offering closed on February 16, 2018. The Company issued 141,176 shares on March 16, 2018. The
Company made the $50,000 payment on March 16, 2018. JNS filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice on March 23, 2018 and the judge granted the motion on
March 26, 2018. On March 16, 2018, the Company issued 23,529 shares of Common Stock to JNS to be held in escrow as security for the $100,000 payment. On August 2,
2018, the Company paid the $100,000 to JNS and the 23,529 shares of common stock were returned to the Company and were subsequently cancelled. See Note 12 –
Stockholder’s Equity – Common Stock for additional details. Concomitantly, JNS filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. On March 26, 2018, the Court dismissed
the case without prejudice and with leave to reinstate by November 1, 2018.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – CONTINUED
LITIGATION AND DISPUTES – CONTINUED
In August 2018, the Company satisfied the last of its payment obligations to JNS, however, on October 29, 2018, JNS filed a motion to extend the date for reinstatement to
January 11, 2019 to allow additional time to lift restrictions on the stock it received in the asset purchase. On November 1, 2018, the Court granted the motion.
On March 26, 2018, final judgment has been reached relating to the Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors, whereby all remaining assets of 350 Green are abandoned to
their respective property owners where the charging stations have been installed, thus on March 26, 2018, the assignment proceeding has closed. Concurrent with the closing of
the public offering, the Company was to pay the former principals of 350 Green LLC $25,000 in installment debt and $50,000 within 60 days thereafter in settlement of a
$360,000 debt (inclusive of imputed interest) and the return of 8,065 shares of the Company’s common stock by the former principals of 350 Green LLC, in accordance with a
Settlement Agreement between the parties dated August 21, 2015, that would have resulted in a gain of $285,000. As of the date of filing, this payment has not been made, the
aforementioned gain has not been recognized, and the common shares have not been returned by the former principals of 350 Green LLC.
On December 31, 2018, the Company entered into a modification of the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release dated August 21, 2015 with the former members of 350
Green LLC whereby the members would return to the Company 8,064 common shares and would also cancel the outstanding note (“Note”) issued to the members with a
balance of $360,000, both, initially issued in conjunction with the acquisition of 350 Green LLC in exchange for $50,000. The Company paid the $50,000 as of December 31,
2018. The Note and common shares were returned and canceled in January 2019. The Company will record a gain of approximately $310,000 during the first quarter of 2019.
SECURITIES SALES COMMMISSION AGREEMENT
On December 7, 2017, the Company entered into a Securities Sales Commission Agreement with Ardour Capital Investments, LLC (“Ardour”), an entity of which Mr. Farkas
owns less than 5%. The parties previously entered into a Financial Advisory Agreement dated August 3, 2016, pursuant to which Ardour was entitled to placement agent fees
related to the Company’s transaction with JMJ. Pursuant to the Securities Sales Commission Agreement, the parties agreed that, depending on which of the two (2) repayment
options the Company chooses with respect to the JMJ Agreement, the Company, upon the closing of the public offering, will issue shares of common stock to Ardour with a
value of $900,500 or $1,200,500. See Note 9 – Notes Payable for details of the two (2) repayment options. The Company will issue such number of shares of common stock to
Ardour equal to the amount in question (either $900,500 or $1,200,500) divided by the lowest of (i) $35.00 per share, or (ii) the lowest daily closing price of the Company’s
common stock during the ten days prior to delivery of the Origination Shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits), or (iii) 80% of the common stock offering price of the
public offering, or (iv) 80% of the unit offering price of the public offering (if applicable), or (v) the exercise price of any warrants issued in the public offering. Upon such
issuance, the Company shall not owe any further securities to Ardour with respect to the JMJ financing. The Company has accrued for this liability as of December 31, 2017.
On March 22, 2018, the Company issued 361,608 shares to Ardour pursuant to the Securities Sales Commissions Agreement.
LIABILITY CONVERSION AGREEMENTS
See Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity – Common Stock for additional details.
On January 31, 2018, the Company, SemaConnect Inc. (“SemaConnect”) and their legal counsel entered into an amendment to their settlement agreement dated June 23, 2017
whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the closing of the public offering, the Company will settle the outstanding liabilities of $153,529 by issuing shares of common
stock at a price equal to 80% of the price of the shares sold in the public offering, plus an additional 1,500 shares of common stock. On March 16, 2018, the Company issued
17,595 shares of common stock with an issuance date fair value of $49,266 to SemaConnect.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – CONTINUED
LIABILITY CONVERSION AGREEMENTS – CONTINUED
On February 3, 2018, the Company and Sunrise Securities Corp. entered into a letter agreement whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the closing of the public
offering, the Company will settle outstanding liabilities of $867,242 owed to the counterparty as follows: (i) the Company will pay $381,260 in cash out of the proceeds of the
public offering; and (ii) in satisfaction of the remaining liability of $485,982, the Company will issue units, with each unit consisting of one share of restricted common stock
and a warrant to purchase one share of restricted common stock at an exercise price equal to the exercise price of the warrants sold as part of the public offering, at a price equal
to 80% of the per unit price in the public offering. If the public offering is not consummated by February 28, 2018, the outstanding liabilities will automatically convert into
restricted shares of common stock at the average closing price for the twenty (20) trading days preceding March 1, 2018. On February 16, 2018, the Company paid $375,000 in
cash and on March 22, 2018, the Company issued 153,295 shares of common stock.
On February 3, 2018, the Company and Schafer & Weiner, PLLC (“Schafer & Weiner”) entered into a letter agreement whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the
closing of the public offering, the Company will settle outstanding liabilities of $813,962 owed to Schafer & Weiner as follows: (i) the Company will pay $406,981 in cash out
of the proceeds of the public offering; and (ii) in satisfaction of the remaining liability of $406,981, the Company will issue units, with each unit consisting of one share of
restricted common stock and a warrant to purchase one share of restricted common stock at an exercise price equal to the exercise price of the warrants sold as part of the public
offering, at a price equal to 80% of the per unit price in the public offering. In consideration, Schafer & Weiner agreed to return to the Company 11,503 shares of common stock
of the Company. On February 16, 2018, the Company paid $406,981 in cash. On March 19, 2018, the Company issued 119,700 shares of common stock to Schafer & Weiner.
On February 13, 2018, the Company and Genweb2 entered into a letter agreement whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the closing of the public offering, the
Company will settle outstanding liabilities of $116,999 owed to Genweb2 as follows: (i) the Company will pay $48,500 in cash out of the proceeds of the public offering; and
(ii) in satisfaction of the remaining liability of $48,500, the Company will issue shares of restricted common stock at a price equal to 80% of the per unit price in the public
offering. On February 16, 2018, the Company paid $48,500 in cash. On March 16, 2018, the Company issued 17,132 shares of common stock.
On February 13, 2018, the Company and Dickinson Wright PLLC (“Dickinson Wright”) entered into a letter agreement whereby the parties agreed that, concurrent with the
closing of the public offering, the Company will settle outstanding liabilities of $88,845 owed to Dickinson Wright as follows: (i) the Company will pay $88,845 in cash out of
the proceeds of the public offering. On February 16, 2018, the Company paid the full amount owed to Dickinson Wright.
REPOSITIONING OF EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
On October 19, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with its then-Chief Executive Officer (“Former CEO”), whereby the Former CEO will be repositioned as the
Company’s Senior Vice President of Sales (“VP of Sales”) in conjunction with his resignation of his position as CEO. In connection with the agreement the parties agreed to the
following:
●
●
●
●
the VP of Sales will be entitled to receive a base salary of $10,000 per month as well as commissions on sales;
the VP of Sales will be entitled to receive an aggregate payment of $225,000 in connection with the VP of Sales’ previous employment agreement with the Company
dated July 16, 2015 payable in January 2019;
the VP of Sales is entitled to receive restricted common stock with an aggregate value of $250,000, half of which vests in January 2019 and half vests on October 19,
2019; and
all previously outstanding vested options may be exercised in accordance with their terms and all previously outstanding unvested options shall be forfeited.
As of December 31, 2018, there is $145,000 of vested restricted common stock included within accrued issuable equity. See Note 8- Accrued Issuable Equity for additional
details.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES – CONTINUED
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
In February 2019, the Company’s Executive Chairman and CEO asserted a claim for unpaid bonuses of $90,000 and $120,000 related to the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years,
respectively. In February 2019, the Company paid $120,000 related to the 2018 fiscal year, which was accrued for as of December 31, 2018. The Company is currently
evaluating the claim associated with the fiscal 2017 bonus.
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
PREFERRED STOCK CONVERSION
Subsequent to December 31, 2018, JMJ elected to convert 16 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock into 5,128 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion
price of $3.12 per share.
OPERATING LEASE
On March 5, 2019, the Company entered into a twenty-six-month lease agreement for an additional 1,241 square feet of office space in its current Miami Beach office building,
beginning April 1, 2019 and ending May 31, 2021. The tenant and landlord have the option to cancel the contract after the first six-months, with a 90-day written notice. The
lease does not contain an option to extend past the existing lease term.
COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES
On February 2, 2019, the Company issued 51,724 shares of common stock to external board members for services rendered during the 2018 – 2019 with a grant date fair value
of $117,931.
On February 22, 2019, the Company issued 56,948 shares of common stock to Mr. Calise in connection with his repositioning agreement with a grant date fair value of
$199,888.
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Blink Charging Co.
List of Subsidiaries
Entity Name
Beam Charging, LLC
Blink Charging, LTD
Blink Charging Europe, LTD
Blink Network, LLC
Blink Charging, Inc.
Car Charging Group (CA), Inc.
Car Charging, Inc.
CCGI Holdings, LLC
CCGI/ PAT, LLC
CCGI/Brixmor, LLC
EV Pass, LLC
eCharging Stations, LLC
Ecotality, Inc.
Exhibit 21.1
State of Incorporation
NY
Israel
Cyprus
AZ
DE
CA
DE
FL
PA
NY
NY
FL
NV
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 31.1
I, Michael D. Farkas, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Blink Charging Co.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods present in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13-a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principals;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the
disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financing reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s
auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involved management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial
reporting.
By:
/s/ Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
April 1, 2019
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 31.2
I, Jonathan New, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Blink Charging Co.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in
light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition,
results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods present in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13-a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material
information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principals;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the
disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financing reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s
auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely
affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involved management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial
reporting.
By:
/s/ Jonathan New
Jonathan New
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
April 1, 2019
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1
In connection with this Annual Report of Blink Charging Co. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael D. Farkas, Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certifies to
the best of his knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. Such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934; and
2. The information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and
results of operations of Blink Charging Co.
By:
/s/ Michael D. Farkas
Michael D. Farkas
Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
April 1, 2019
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.2
In connection with this Annual Report of Blink Charging Co. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jonathan New, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the Company, certifies to the best of
his knowledge, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Sec. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. Such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934; and
2. The information contained in such Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and
results of operations of Blink Charging Co.
By:
/s/ Jonathan New
Jonathan New
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
April 1, 2019