UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Commission file number: 000-27305
TELKONET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Utah
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
87-0627421
(IRS Employee Identification No.)
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
(Address of principal executive offices)
(240) 912-1800
(Issuer’s telephone number)
Securities Registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-know seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. __Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(b) of the Act. __ Yes X No
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 and
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. X Yes ___No
Check if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be
contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See the
definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
___ Large Accelerated Filer
X Accelerated Filer
___ Non-Accelerated Filer
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) __ Yes X No
Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 1, 2007: $136,993,170.
Number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s par value $0.001 common stock as of March 1, 2007: 57,002,301.
TELKONET, INC.
FORM 10-K
INDEX
Part I
Item 1.
Description of Business
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Description of Property
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Part II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Registrant’s Purchases of 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
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.
Other Information
Item 10.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
Part III
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
Business
PART I
GENERAL
Telkonet, Inc., formed in 1999, develops and markets technology for the transmission of high-speed voice, video and data communications
over the existing electrical wiring within a building. Telkonet has made definitive inroads into the Powerline communication (PLC) market
and established the “leading” position for in-building commercial communication solutions.
Through the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST), the Company is able to offer quadruple play
(“Quad-Play”) services to multi-tenant unit (“MTU”) and multi-dwelling unit (“MDU”) residential, hospitality and commercial properties.
These Quad- Play services include video, voice, high-speed internet and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access.
T h e Company’s recent acquisition of Ethostream, LLC, a leading high speed wireless internet and technology provider for the
hospitality industry (as described in greater detail below under “Segment Reporting”), will enable Telkonet to provide installation and
support for PLC products and third party applications to customers across North America. The Company’s new operating division
represented by the assets acquired from Smart Systems International, a leading provider of energy management products and solutions (as
described in greater detail below under “Segment Reporting”) will permit the Company to offer new energy management products and
solutions to its customers in the United States and Canada.
As a result of Telkonet's acquisition of Smart Systems International and EthoStream, the Company can now provide hospitality owners
with a greater return on investment on technology investments. Hotel owners can leverage the Telkonet iWire System™ platform to
support wired and wireless Internet access and, in the future, to support a networked energy management system. With the synergy of
Ethostream, LLC’s centralized remote monitoring and management platform extending over HSIA, digital video surveillance and energy
management, hospitality owners will have a complete technology offering based o n Telkonet’s core PLC system as the infrastructure
backbone, demonstrating true technology convergence.
The Company’s offices are located at 20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Germantown, Maryland 20876. The reports that the Company
files pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 can be found at the Company’s web site at www.telkonet.com.
Segment Reporting
We classify our operations in two reportable segments: the Telkonet Segment and the MST Segment
Telkonet Segment (“Telkonet”)
Through the revolutionary Telkonet iWire System™ , Telkonet utilizes proven PLC technology to deliver commercial high-speed
Broadband access from an IP “platform” that is easy to deploy, reliable and cost-effective by leveraging a building’s existing electrical
infrastructure. The building’s existing electrical wiring becomes the backbone of the local area network, which converts virtually every
electrical outlet into a high-speed data port without the costly installation of additional wiring or major disruption of business activity.
The Telkonet iWire System™ offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to the challenges of hardwiring and wireless local area
networks (LANs). Telkonet’s products are designed for use in commercial and residential applications, including multi-dwelling units and
the hospitality and government markets. Applications supported by the Telkonet “platform” include, but are not limited to, VoIP
telephones, internet connectivity, local area networking, video conferencing, closed circuit security surveillance and a host of other
information services.
Telkonet’s Product has been installed in all present target market segments. Government and regulatory certifications have been obtained
to sell the product internationally. Telkonet has been shipping PLC products since 2003, initially targeting the multi-hospitality unit
(MHU) market followed by the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) market as well as the Government and Public Sector markets. Telkonet
employs both direct and indirect sales model to distribute and support product on a worldwide basis.
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On March 9, 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Smart Systems International (SSI), a leading provider of
energy management products and solutions to customers in the United States and Canada for cash and Company common stock having an
aggregate value of $7,000,000. The purchase price was comprised of $875,000 in cash and 2,227,273 shares of the Company’s common
stock. The Company is obligated to register the stock portion of the purchase price on or before May 15, 2007 and 1,090,000 shares are
being held in an escrow account for a period of one year following the closing from which certain potential indemnification obligations
under the purchase agreement may be satisfied. The aggregate number of shares held in escrow is subject to adjustment upward or
downward depending upon the trading price of the Company’s common stock during the one year period following the closing date.
O n March 15, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding membership units of Ethostream, LLC, a network solutions
integration company that offers installation, sales and service to the hospitality industry. The Ethostream, LLC acquisition will enable
Telkonet to provide installation and support for PLC products and third party applications to customers across North America. The
purchase price of $11,756,097 was comprised of $2.0 million in cash and 3,459,609 shares of the Company’s common stock. The entire
stock portion of the purchase price is being held in escrow to satisfy certain potential indemnification obligations of the sellers under the
purchase agreement. The shares held in escrow are distributable over the three years following the closing. The aggregate number of
shares issuable to the sellers is subject to downward adjustment in the event the Company’s common stock trades at or above a price of
$4.50 per share for twenty consecutive trading days during the one year period following the closing.
Competition
Telkonet is a member of the HomePlug(TM) Powerline Alliance, an industry trade group that engages in marketing and educational
initiatives and sets standards and specifications for products in the powerline communications industry.
The HomePlug(TM) Powerline Alliance has grown over the past year and now includes many well recognized brands in the networking
and communications industries. These include Linksys (a Cisco company), Intel, GE, Motorola, Netgear, Sony and Samsung. With the
exception of Motorola, who recently introduced a commercial product, these companies do not presently represent a direct competitive
threat to Telkonet since they only market and sell their products in the residential sector.
There can be no assurance that other companies will not develop PLC products that compete with Telkonet’s products in the future. They
all have longer operating histories, greater name recognition and substantially greater financial, technical, sales, marketing and other
resources than Telkonet. These potential competitors may, among other things, undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt
more aggressive pricing policies, obtain more favorable pricing from suppliers and manufacturers and exert more influence on the sales
channel than Telkonet can. As a result, Telkonet may not be able to compete successfully with these potential competitors and these
potential competitors may develop or market technologies and products that are more widely accepted than those being developed by
Telkonet or that would render Telkonet’s products obsolete or noncompetitive.
Management has focused its sales and marketing efforts primarily on the commercial sector, which includes office buildings, hotels,
schools, shopping malls, commercial buildings, multi-dwelling units, government facilities, and any other commercial facilities that have
a need for Internet access and network connectivity. Telkonet has also focused on establishing relationships with value added resellers.
Telkonet continues to examine, select and approach entities with existing distribution channels that will be enhanced by Telkonet’s
offerings. Telkonet also intends to focus future sales and marketing efforts in Europe, South America, Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Raw Materials
Telkonet has not experienced any significant or unusual problems in the purchase of raw materials or commodities. While Telkonet is
dependent, in certain situations, on a limited number of vendors to provide certain raw materials and components, it has not experienced
significant problems or issues purchasing any essential materials, parts or components. Telkonet obtains the majority of its raw materials
from the following suppliers: Avnet Electronics Marketing, Digi-Key Corporation, Intellon Corporation, and Parkview Metal Products. In
addition, Superior Manufacturing Services, a U.S. based company, provides substantially all the manufacturing and assembly
requirements for Telkonet.
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Customers
Telkonet is neither limited to, nor reliant upon, a single or narrowly segmented consumer base from which it derives its revenues.
Presently, Telkonet is not dependent on any particular customer under contract. However, Telkonet’s sale of certain rental contract
agreements to Hospitality Leasing Corporation represented approximately 18.0% of total revenues in each of 2005 and 2006. Telkonet’s
primary focus is in the commercial, government and international markets.
Intellectual Property
Telkonet has applied for patents that cover the unique technology integrated into the Telkonet iWire System TM product suite. Telkonet
also continues to identify, design and develop enhancements t o its core technologies that will provide additional functionality,
diversification of application and desirability for current and future users of the Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite.
In January 2003, Telkonet received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval to market the Telkonet iWire SystemTM
product suite. FCC rules permit the operation of unlicensed digital devices that radiate radio frequency emissions if the manufacturer
complies with certain equipment authorization procedures, technical requirements, marketing restrictions and product labeling
requirements. An independent, FCC-certified testing lab has verified the Company’s Gateway complies with the FCC technical
requirements for Class A digital devices. No further testing of this device is required and the device may be manufactured and marketed
for commercial use.
In December 2003, Telkonet received approval from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its “Method and Apparatus for Providing
Telephonic Communication Services” Patent No.: 6,668,058. This invention covers the utilization of an electrical power grid, for a
concentration of electrical power consumers, and use of existing consumer power lines to provide for a worldwide voice and data
telephony exchange
In March 2005, Telkonet received final certification of its Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite from European Union (EU) authorities,
which certification was required before Telkonet could sell and permanently install products in E U countries. As a result of the
certification, Telkonet products that will be sold and installed in EU countries will bear the Conformite Europeene (CE) mark, a symbol
that demonstrates that the product has met the EU’s regulatory standards and is approved for sale within the EU. Telkonet now has
satisfied the governmental requirements for product safety and certification in the EU and is free to sell and install the Telkonet iWire
SystemTM product suite in the EU.
In June 2005, Telkonet received the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standard
(FIPS) 140-2 validation for the Gateway. In July 2005, Telkonet received FIPS 140-2 validation for the eXtender and iBridge. The U.S.
federal government requires, as a condition to purchasing certain information processing applications, that such applications receive
FIPS 140-2 validation. U.S. federal agencies use FIPS 140-2 compliant products for the protection of sensitive information. As a result
of the foregoing validations, as of July 2005, all of Telkonet’s powerline carrier products have satisfied all governmental requirements
for security certification and are eligible for purchase by the U.S. federal government. In addition to the foregoing, Canadian provincial
authorities use FIPS 140-2 compliant products for the protection of sensitive designate information. The Communications-Electronics
Security Group (CESG) also has stated that FIPS 140-2 compliant products meet its security criteria for use in data traffic categorized as
“Private.” CESG is part of the United Kingdom’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance, which is a government
agency responsible for validating the security of information processing applications for the government of the United Kingdom,
financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and international governments, among others.
In November 2005, Telkonet received the Norma Official Mexicana (NOM) certification, enabling Telkonet to sell the iWire System TM
product suite in Mexico. NOM certification is required for Telkonet’s products to be sold in Mexico, and no further certifications are
required to sell the Telkonet iWire System TM product suite in Mexico.
I n December 2005, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No: 6,975,212 titled “Method and Apparatus for
Attaching Power Line Communications to Customer Premises”. The patent covers the method and apparatus for modifying a three-phase
power distribution network in a building in order to provide data communications by using a PLC signal to an electrical central location
point of the power distribution system. Telkonet’s Coupler technology enables the conversion of electrical outlets into high-speed data
ports without costly installation, additional wiring, or significant disruption of business activity. The Coupler is an integral component
of the Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite.
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I n August 2006, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No: 7,091,831, titled "Method and Apparatus for
Attaching Power Line Communications to Customer Premises". The patented technology incorporates a safety disconnect circuit breaker
into the Telkonet Coupler, creating a single streamlined unit. In doing so, installation of the Telkonet iWire System(TM) is faster, more
efficient, and more economical than with separate disconnect switches, delivering optimal signal quality. The Telkonet Integrated
Coupler Breaker patent covers the unique technique used for interfacing and coupling its communication devices onto the three-phase
electrical systems that are predominant in commercial buildings.
I n January 2007, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No: 7,170,395 titled “Methods and Apparatus for
Attaching Power Line Communications to Customer Premises” for Delta phase power distribution system applications, which are
prevalent in the maritime industry, shipboard systems, along with that of heavy industrial plants and facilities.
Assumed through the acquisition of SSI, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No: 5,395,042 in March 1995
titled “Apparatus and Method for automatic climate control” calculates and records the amount of time needed for the thermostat to
return the room temperature to the occupant’s set point once a person re-enters the room
In addition Telkonet currently has multiple patent applications under examination, and intends to file additional patent applications
covering a wide range of technologies including that of improved network topologies and techniques for imposing LANs over existing
wired infrastructures.
Telkonet has also filed multiple Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patent applications, which have been used to file national patent
applications in foreign countries including the European Union, Japan, China, Russia, India and others.
Notwithstanding the issuance of these patents, there can be no assurance that any of Telkonet’s current or future patent applications will
be granted, or, if granted, that such patents will provide necessary protection for the Company’s technology or its product offerings, or
be of commercial benefit to the Company.
Government Regulation
We are subject to regulation in the United States by the FCC. FCC rules permit the operation of unlicensed digital devices that radiate
radio frequency (RF) emissions if the manufacturer complies with certain equipment authorization procedures, technical requirements,
marketing restrictions and product labeling requirements. An independent, FCC-certified testing lab has verified that the Company’s our
PLC product line complies with the FCC technical requirements for Class B digital devices. No further testing of these devices is
required and the devices may be manufactured and marketed for commercial and residential use.
In Europe and other overseas markets, Telkonet’s products are subject to safety and RF emissions regulations adopted by the European
Union (EU) for Information Technology Equipment. In March 2005, the Company received final Conformite Europeene (CE)
certification, which is required for the Company to freely market and sell its products within the EU. As a result of the certification,
Telkonet’s products sold and installed in EU countries will bear the CE marking, a symbol that demonstrates that the product has met the
EU’s regulatory standards and is approved for sale in the EU. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) directive took
effect in the EU on July 1, 2006. This directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of
electronic and electrical equipment. It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) which
sets collection, recycling and recovery targets for electrical goods and is part of a legislative initiative to solve the problem of huge
amounts of toxic e-waste. Telkonet has taken the appropriate measures to be fully compliant with both of these directives.
Future products designed by the Company will require testing for compliance with FCC and CE regulations. Moreover, if in the future,
the FCC or EU changes its technical requirements, further testing and/or modifications may be necessary.
Research and Development
During the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, Telkonet spent $1,925,746, $2,096,104, and $1,852,309, respectively, on
research and development activities. In 2006, research and development activities were focused on the development of Telkonet’s next
generation product. In 2005, research and development activities included (a) QoS for VoIP service for both commercial and FIPS 140-2
product applications, (b) design of the next generation high-speed development platform, (c) design, prototype & release of the
Integrated Coupler Breaker product line, (d) design & development of the second generation automated test equipment for
manufacturing, (e) automated SQA regression testing. In 2004, research and development activities included (a) development of a further
cost-reduced (“G3”) iBridge/eXtender, (b) router software development, and (c) advanced encryption support.
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Long Term Investments
Amperion, Inc.
On November 30, 2004, Telkonet entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Amperion, Inc. ("Amperion"), a privately
held company. Amperion is engaged in the business of developing networking hardware and software that enables the delivery of high-
speed broadband data over medium-voltage power lines. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company invested $500,000 in Amperion in
exchange for 11,013,215 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for an equity interest of approximately 4.7%. Telkonet accounted for this
investment under the cost method, as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial
policies of the investee.
It is the policy of Telkonet to regularly review the assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in assessing
the carrying values of the investment. Telkonet identifies and records impairment losses on investments when events and circumstances
indicate that such decline in fair value is other than temporary. Such indicators include, but are not limited to, limited capital resources,
limited prospects of receiving additional financing, and limited prospects for liquidity of the related securities. Telkonet determined that
its investment in Amperion was impaired based upon forecasted discounted cash flow. Accordingly, Telkonet wrote-off $92,000 and
$400,000 of the carrying value of its investment through a charge to operations during the year-ended December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. The remaining value of Telkonet’s investment in Amperion is $8,000 and $100,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and the amount at December 31, 2006, represents the current fair value.
BPL Global, Ltd.
On February 4, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an investment in BPL Global, Ltd. (“BPL Global”), a privately held
company. Telkonet funded an aggregate of $131,000 as of December 31, 2005 and additional $44 during the year of 2006. This
investment represents an equity interest of approximately 4.67% at December 31, 2006. BPL Global is engaged in the business of
developing broadband services via power lines through joint ventures in the United States, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Telkonet accounted for this investment under the cost method, as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence
over operating and financial policies of the investee. Telkonet reviewed the assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash
flow forecasts in assessing the carrying values of the investment. The fair value of Telkonet's investment in BPL Global, Ltd. amounted
$131,044 and $131,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Backlog
As of March 1, 2007 and 2006, revenues to be recognized under non-cancelable leases and service contracts in the hospitality market of
approximately $1,331,000 a n d $2,411,000, respectively. Additionally, Telkonet has a commitment to deploy t h e Telkonet iWire
SystemTM at 50 properties for a major resort company which deployment represents revenue of approximately $1,100,000 over a 3 year
term.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Smart Systems International on March 9, 2007, Telkonet assumed certain purchase orders relating
to a major utilities energy management initiative provided through the two selected providers. The current order backlog amounts to
approximately $500,000 and the estimated remaining program value amounts to $3,000,000 for products and services to b e provided
through 2008.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Ethostream, LLC on March 15, 2007, Telkonet acquired support contracts and monthly services for
more than 1500 hotels which is expected to generate approximately $2,000,000 annual recurring support and internet advertising revenue.
MST Segment (“MST”)
MST is a communications service provider offering quadruple play (“Quad-Play”) services to multi-tenant unit (“MTU”) and multi-
dwelling unit (“MDU”) residential, hospitality and commercial properties. These Quad-Play services include video, voice, high-speed
internet and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access. In addition, MST currently offers or plans to offer a variety of next-generation
telecommunications solutions and services including satellite installation, video conferencing, surveillance/security and energy
management, and other complementary professional services.
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NuVisions™
MST currently offers digital television service through DISH Network, a national satellite television provider, under its private label
NuVisions™ brand of services. The NuVisions TV offering currently includes over 500 channels of video and audio programming, with a
large high definition (more than 40 channels) and ethnic offering (over 100 channels from 17 countries) available in the market today.
MST also offers its NuVisions Broadband high speed internet service and NuVisions Digital Voice telephone service to multi-family
residences and commercial properties. MST delivers its broadband based services using terrestrial fiber optic links and in February 2005,
began deployment in New York City of a proprietary wireless gigabit network that connects properties served in a redundant gigabit ring -
a virtual fiber optic network in the air.
Wi-Fi Network
MST has constructed a large NuVisions Wi-Fi footprint in New York City intended to create a ubiquitous citywide Wi-Fi network.
NuVisions Wi-Fi offers Internet access in the southern-half of Central Park, Riverside Park from 60th to 79th Streets, Dag Hammarskjold
Plaza, and the United Nations Plaza. In addition, MST provides NuVisions Wi-Fi service in and around Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue,
Trump World Tower on First Avenue, the Trump Place properties located on Riverside Boulevard, Trump Palace, Trump Parc, Trump
Parc East as well as portions of Roosevelt Island surrounding the Octagon residential community. MST currently has plans to deploy
additional Wi-Fi “Hot Zones” throughout New York City and continue to enlarge its Wi-Fi footprint as new properties are served.
Internet Protocol Television (“IPTV”)
In fourth quarter of 2006, MST invested in an IPTV platform to deploy in 2007. IPTV is a method of distributing television content over
IP that enables a more user-defined, on-demand and interactive experience than traditional cable or satellite television. The IPTV service
delivers traditional cable TV programming and enables subscribers to surf the Internet, receive on-demand content, and perform a host of
Internet-based functions via their TV sets.
Competition
The home entertainment and video programming industry is competitive, and MST expects competition to intensify in the future. MST
faces its most significant competition from the franchised cable operators. In addition, MST’s competition includes other satellite
providers, telecom providers and off-air broadcasters.
Hardwired Franchised Cable System
Cable companies currently dominate the market in terms of subscriber penetration, the number of programming services available,
audience ratings and expenditures o n programming. However, satellite services are gaining market share which MST believes will
provide it with the opportunity to acquire and consolidate a subscriber base by providing a high quality signal at a comparable or reduced
price to many cable operators' current service.
Other Operators
MST’s next largest competitors are other operators who build and operate communications systems such as satellite master antenna
television systems, commonly known as SMATV, or private cable headend systems, which generally serve condominiums, apartment and
office complexes and residential developments. MST also competes with other national DBS operators such as EchoStar.
Off-Air Broadcasters
A majority of U.S. households that are not serviced by cable operators are serviced only by broadcast networks and local television
stations (“off-air broadcasters”). Off-air broadcasters send signals through the air, which are received by traditional television antennas.
Signals are accessible to anyone with an antenna and programming is funded by advertisers. Audio and video quality is limited and service
can be adversely affected by weather or by buildings blocking a signal.
Traditional Telephone Companies
Traditional telephone companies such as Verizon and AT&T have recently diversified their service offerings to compete with traditional
franchised cable companies in a triple-play market. Although their subscriber growth is currently smaller than franchise cable companies,
these traditional phone companies are developing video offerings such as Verizon's FIOS product. These phone companies have i n the
past also been resellers of DIRECTV and EchoStar video programming, however, rarely in the multi-dwelling unit market. In the future,
video offerings from traditional phone companies may become a significant competitor in the MDU market.
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Customers/Strategy
MST’s customer base and strategy is to target and cultivate a subscriber base that will demand high margin products including, video,
IPTV, VoIP, high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi services.
MST currently maintains service agreements with approximately 20 MDU and MTU properties. Generally, under the terms of a service
agreement, MST provides either (i) “bulk services,” which may include one or all of a bundle of products and services, at a fixed price per
month to the owner of the MDU or MTU property, and contract with individual residents for enhanced services, such as premium cable
channels, for a monthly fee or (ii) contract with individual residents of the MDU property for one or more basic or enhanced services for a
monthly fee. These agreements typically include a revenue sharing arrangement with property owners, whereby the property owner is
entitled to a share of the revenues derived from subscribers who reside at the MDU/MTU property. These revenue sharing arrangements
are either based upon a fix amount per subscriber or based on a percentage, typically between 7-10%, of the monthly fees MST charges
residents for its services. MST believes that its complementary products and services allows for future growth and as such are designed
and integrated with scalability in mind.
Governmental Regulation
Federal Regulation
MST’s systems do not use or traverse public rights-of-way and thus are exempt from the comprehensive regulation of cable systems under
the Federal Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the “Communications Act”). Because its systems are subject to minimal federal
regulation, MST has greater pricing freedom and is not required to serve any customer whom it does not choose to serve, and management
believes that MST has significantly more competitive flexibility than do the franchised cable systems. Management believes that these
regulatory advantages help to make MSTs’ private systems competitive with larger franchised cable systems.
On October 5, 1992, Congress enacted the Cable Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (the “1992 Cable Act”), which
imposed additional regulation on traditional franchised cable operators and permits regulation of rates in markets in which there is no
“effective competition”, as defined in the 1992 Cable Act, and directed the FCC to adopt comprehensive new federal standards for local
regulation of certain rates charged by traditional franchised cable operators. Conversely, the legislation also provides for deregulation of
traditional hardwire cable in a given market where effective competition is shown to exist. Rates charged by private cable operators,
typically already lower than traditional franchise cable rates, are not subject to regulation under the 1992 Cable Act.
I n February 1996, Congress passed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “1996 Act”), which substantially amended the
Communications Act. The 1996 Act contains provisions intended to increase competition in the telephone, radio, broadcast television, and
hardwire and wireless cable television businesses. This legislation has altered, and management believes will continue to alter, federal,
state, and local laws and regulations affecting the communications industry, including certain of the services MST provides.
Under the federal copyright laws, permission from the copyright holder generally must b e secured before a video program may be
retransmitted. Section 111 of the Copyright Act establishes the cable compulsory license pursuant to which certain “cable systems” are
entitled to engage in the secondary transmission of broadcast programming without the prior permission of the holders of copyrights in
the programming. In order to do so, a cable system must secure a compulsory copyright license. Such a license may be obtained upon the
filing of certain reports with and the payment of certain licensing fees to the U.S. Copyright Office. Private cable operators, such as MST,
may rely on the cable compulsory license with respect to the secondary transmission of broadcast programming. Management does not
expect the licensing fees to have a material adverse effect on MST’s business.
Under the retransmission consent provisions of the 1992 Cable Act, multichannel video programming distributors, including, but not
limited to, franchised and private cable operators, seeking to retransmit certain commercial television broadcast signals, notwithstanding
the cable compulsory license, must first obtain the permission of the broadcast station in order to retransmit the station’s signal. However,
private cable systems, unlike franchised cable systems, are not required under the FCC’s “must carry” rules to retransmit local television
signals. Although there can be no assurances that MST will be able to obtain requisite broadcaster consents, management believes, in most
cases, MST will be able to do so for little or no additional cost.
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On November 29, 1999, Congress enacted the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (“SHVIA”), which amended the Satellite
Home Viewer Act. SHVIA permits DBS operators to transmit local television signals into local markets. SHVIA generally seeks to place
satellite operators on an equal footing with cable television operators in regards to the availability of television broadcast programming.
SHVIA amends the Copyright Act and other applicable laws and regulations in order to clarify the terms and conditions under which a
DBS operator may retransmit local and distant broadcast television stations to subscribers. The law was intended to promote the ability of
satellite services to compete with cable television systems and to resolve disputes that had arisen between broadcasters and satellite
carriers regarding the delivery of broadcast television station programming to satellite service subscribers. As a result o f SHVIA,
television stations are generally entitled to seek carriage on any DBS operator's system providing local service in their respective markets.
SHVIA creates a statutory copyright license applicable to the retransmission of broadcast television stations to DBS subscribers located in
their markets. Although there is no royalty payment obligation associated with this license, eligibility for the license is conditioned on the
satellite carrier's compliance with applicable laws, regulations and FCC rules governing the retransmission o f such “local” broadcast
television stations to satellite service subscribers. Noncompliance with such laws, regulations and/or FCC requirements could subject a
satellite carrier to liability for copyright infringement. SHVIA was extended and re-enacted by the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and
Reauthorization Act (“SHVERA”) in December of 2004.
MST is not directly subject to rate regulation or certification requirements by the FCC or state public utility commissions because its
equipment installation and sales agent activities do not constitute the provision of common carrier or cable television services. As a private
cable operator, MST is not subject to regulation as a DBS provider, but primarily relies upon its third-party programming aggregators to
procure all necessary re-transmission consents and other programming rights under the Communications Act and the Copyright Act.
State and Local Cable System Regulation
MST does not anticipate that its deployment of video programming services will be subject to state or local franchise laws primarily due
to the fact that its facilities do not use or traverse public rights-of-way. Although MST may be required to comply with state and local
property tax, environmental laws and local zoning laws, management does not anticipate that compliance with these laws will have any
material adverse impact on MST’s business.
Preferential Access Right
MST generally negotiates exclusive rights to provide satellite services singularly or in competition with competing cable providers, and
also negotiates, where possible, “rights-of-first-refusal” to match price and terms of third-party offers to provide other communication
services in buildings where it has negotiated broadcast access rights. Management believes that these preferential rights of entry are
generally enforceable under applicable law. However, current trends at the state and federal level suggest that the future enforceability of
these provisions may be uncertain. The FCC has recently issued an order prohibiting telecommunications service providers from
negotiating exclusive contracts with owners of commercial MDU properties, although it deferred determination in a pending rulemaking
whether to render existing exclusive access agreements unenforceable, or to extend this prohibition to residential MDUs due to an
inadequate administrative record. Although it is open to question whether the FCC has statutory and constitutional authority to compel
mandatory access, there can be no assurance that it will not attempt to do so. Any such action may undermine the exclusivity provisions
of MST’s rights of entry on the one hand, but would also open up many other properties to which MST could provide a competing
service. There can be no assurance that future state or federal laws or regulations will not restrict MST’s ability to offer access payments,
limit MDU owners' ability to receive access payments or prohibit MDU owners from entering into exclusive agreements, any of which
could have a material adverse effect on MST’s business.
Regulation of the High-Speed lnternet and Wi-Fi Business
ISPs, including Internet access providers, are largely unregulated by the FCC or state public utility commissions at this time (apart from
federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to business in general). However, there can be no assurance that this business will
not become subject to regulatory restraints. Also, although the FCC has rejected proposals to impose additional costs and regulations on
ISPs to the extent they use local exchange telephone network facilities, such change may affect demand for Internet related services. No
assurance can be given that changes in current or future regulations adopted by the FCC or state regulators or other legislative or judicial
initiatives relating to Internet services would not have a material adverse effect on MST’s business.
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Regulation of the VoIP Business
IP-based voice services are currently exempt from the reporting and pricing restrictions placed on common carriers by the FCC. However,
there are several state and federal regulatory proceedings further defining what specific service offerings qualify for this exemption. Due
to the growing acceptance and deployment of VoIP services, the FCC and a number of state public service commissions are conducting
regulatory proceedings that could affect the regulatory duties and rights of entities that provide IP-based voice applications. There is
regulatory uncertainty as to the imposition of traditional retail, common carrier regulation on VoIP products and services.
Long Term Investments
MST maintains an investment in Interactivewifi.com, LLC a privately held company. This investment represents an equity interest of
approximately 50% at December 31, 2006. Interactivewifi.com is engaged in providing internet and related services to customers
throughout metropolitan New York, including the Nuvisions internet services. MST accounted for this investment under the cost method,
as MST does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. Telkonet reviewed
the assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in assessing the carrying values of the investment. The fair
value of MST’s investment in Interactivewifi.com amounted to approximately $55,000 as of December 31, 2006.
Backlog
The MST subscriber portfolio includes approximately 20 MDU properties with bulk service agreements and/or access licenses to service
the individual subscribers in metropolitan New York. The remaining terms of the access agreements provide MST access rights from 7 to
15 years with the final agreement expiring in 2016 and the revenues to be recognized under non-cancelable bulk agreements provide a
minimum of $1,800,000 in revenue through 2013.
Other information
Employees
As of March 1, 2007, the Company had 104 full time employees comprised of 69 full time employees of Telkonet and 27 employees of
MST. The Company anticipates that it will hire additional key staff throughout 2007 in the areas of business development, sales and
marketing, and engineering.
Following the acquisition of SSI and Ethostream, LLC on March 9, 2007 and March 15, 2007, respectively, the Company had 177 full
time employees.
Environmental Matters
The Company does not anticipate any material effect on its capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position due to compliance with
government regulations involving environmental matters.
Financial Information About Geographic Areas
To date, the majority of the Company’s revenue has been derived in the United States, although the Company continues to expand a
growing portion of our revenue from international sales. International sales as a percentage of total revenue represented 19% and 25% in
2006 and 2005, respectively. Our international sales are concentrated in Canada, Latin America and Western Europe and we continue to
expand into other markets worldwide. The table below sets forth our net revenue by major geographic region.
United States
Worldwide
Total
Year Ended December 31,
2006
4,508,478
672,850
5,181,328
$
$
Percentage
Change
141% $
9%
108% $
2005
1,871,241
617,082
2,488,323
Percentage
Change
197% $
812%
256% $
2004
630,957
67,695
698,652
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The Company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows can be adversely affected by various risks. These risks include,
but are not limited to, the principal factors listed below and the other matters set forth in this annual report on Form 10-K. You should
carefully consider all of these risks.
The Company has a history of operating losses and an accumulated deficit and expects to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable
future.
Since inception through December 31, 2006, the Company has incurred cumulative losses of $70,424,669 and has never generated
enough funds through operations to support its business. Additional capital may be required in order to provide working capital
requirements for the next twelve months. The Company’s losses to date have resulted principally from:
· research and development costs relating to the development of the Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite;
· costs and expenses associated with manufacturing, distribution and marketing of the Company’s products;
· general and administrative costs relating to the Company’s operations; and
· interest expense related to the Company’s indebtedness.
The Company is currently unprofitable and may never become profitable. Since inception, the Company has funded its research and
development activities primarily from private placements of equity and debt securities, a bank loan and short term loans from certain of its
executive officers. As a result of its substantial research and development expenditures and limited product revenues, the Company has
incurred substantial net losses. The Company’s ability to achieve profitability will depend primarily on its ability to successfully
commercialize the Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite. If the Company is not successful in generating sufficient liquidity from
operations or in raising sufficient capital resources on terms acceptable to the Company, this could have a material adverse effect on the
Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.
Potential fluctuations in operating results could have a negative effect on the price of the Company’s common stock.
The Company’s operating results may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors, most of which are outside the
Company’s control, including:
· the level of use of the Internet;
· the demand for high-tech goods;
· the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs relating to the expansion of the Company’s operations;
· price competition or pricing changes in the industry;
· technical difficulties or system downtime;
· economic conditions specific to the internet and communications industry; and
· general economic conditions.
T h e Company’s quarterly results may also be significantly impacted by certain accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing
transactions or other matters. Such accounting treatment could have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations and have a
negative impact on the price of the Company’s common stock.
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The Company’s directors and executive officers own a substantial percentage of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock.
Their ownership could allow them to exercise significant control over corporate decisions.
As of March 1, 2007, the Company’s officers and directors owned 17.8% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock. This
means that the Company’s officers and directors, as a group, exercise significant control over matters upon which t h e Company’s
stockholders may vote, including the selection of the Board of Directors, mergers, acquisitions and other significant corporate transactions.
Further issuances of equity securities may be dilutive to current stockholders.
Although the funds that were raised in the Company’s debenture offerings, the note offerings and the private placement of common stock
are being used for general working capital purposes, it is likely that the Company will be required to seek additional capital in the future.
This capital funding could involve one or more types of equity securities, including convertible debt, common or convertible preferred
stock and warrants to acquire common or preferred stock. Such equity securities could be issued at or below the then-prevailing market
price for the Company’s common stock. Any issuance of additional shares of the Company’s common stock will be dilutive to existing
stockholders and could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock.
The exercise of options and warrants outstanding and available for issuance may adversely affect the market price of the Company’s
common stock.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company had outstanding employee options to purchase a total of 8,520,929 shares of common stock at
exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $5.97 per share, with a weighted average exercise price of $2.06. As of December 31, 2006, the
Company had outstanding non-employee options to purchase a total of 1,815,937 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per
share. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had warrants outstanding to purchase a total of 4,557,850 shares of common stock at
exercise prices ranging from $2.59 to $4.87 per share, with a weighted average exercise price of $4.20. The exercise of outstanding options
and warrants and the sale in the public market of the shares purchased upon such exercise will be dilutive to existing stockholders and
could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common stock.
The powerline communications industry is intensely competitive and rapidly evolving.
The Company operates in a highly competitive, quickly changing environment, and the Company’s future success will depend on its ability
to develop and introduce new products and product enhancements that achieve broad market acceptance in commercial and governmental
sectors. The Company will also need to respond effectively to new product announcements by its competitors by quickly introducing
competitive products.
Delays in product development and introduction could result in:
·
·
·
loss of or delay in revenue and loss of market share;
negative publicity and damage to the Company’s reputation and brand; and
decline in the average selling price of the Company’s products.
The communication industry is intensely competitive and rapidly evolving.
The Company operates in a highly competitive, quickly changing environment, and our future success will depend on our ability to
develop and introduce new services and service enhancements that achieve broad market acceptance in MDU and commercial sectors. The
Company will also need to respond effectively to new product announcements by our competitors by quickly introducing competitive
products.
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Delays in product development and introduction could result in:
·
·
·
loss of or delay in revenue and loss of market share;
negative publicity and damage to our reputation and brand; and
decline in the selling price of our products and services.
Additionally, new companies are constantly entering the market, thus increasing the competition. This could also have a negative impact on
our ability to obtain additional capital from investors. Larger companies who have been engaged in our industry business for substantially
longer periods of time may have access to greater resources. These companies may have greater success in the recruitment and retention of
qualified employees, as well as in conducting their operations, which may give them a competitive advantage. In addition, actual or
potential competitors may be strengthened through the acquisition of additional assets and interests. If the Company is unable to compete
effectively or adequately respond to competitive pressures, this may materially adversely affect our results o f operation and financial
condition. Large companies including Direct TV, EchoStar, Time Warner, Cablevision and Verizon are active in our markets in the
provision and distribution of communications services and we will also have to compete with such companies.
The Company is not large enough to negotiate cable television programming contracts as favorable as some of our larger competitors.
Programming costs are generally directly related to the number of subscribers to which the programming is provided, with discounts
available to large traditional cable operatores and direct broadcast satallite (DBS) providers based on their high subscriber levels. As a
result, larger cable and DBS systems generally pay lower per subscriber programming costs. The Company has attempted to obtain volume
discounts from our suppliers. Despite these efforts, we believe that our per subscriber programming costs are significantly higher than large
cable operatores and DBS providers with which we compete in some of our markets. This may put us at a competitive disadvantage in
terms of maintaining our operating results while remaining competitive with prices offered by these providers. In addition, as programming
agreements come up for renewal, the Company cannot assure you that we will be able to renew these agreements on comparable or
favorable terms. To the extent that we are unable to reach agreement with a programmer on terms that we believe are reasonable, we may
be forced to remove programming from our line-up, which could result in a loss of customers.
Government regulation of the Company’s products could impair the Company’s ability to sell such products in certain markets.
FCC rules permit the operation of unlicensed digital devices that radiate radio frequency emissions if the manufacturer complies with
certain equipment authorization procedures, technical requirements, marketing restrictions and product labeling requirements. Differing
technical requirements apply to “Class A” devices intended for use in commercial settings, and “Class B” devices intended for residential
use to which more stringent standards apply. An independent, FCC-certified testing lab has verified that the Company’s Telkonet’s iWire
SystemTM product suite complies with the FCC technical requirements for Class A and Class B digital devices. No further testing of these
devices is required and the devices may be manufactured and marketed for commercial and residential use. Additional devices designed by
the Company for commercial and residential use will be subject to the FCC rules for unlicensed digital devices. Moreover, if in the future,
the FCC changes its technical requirements for unlicensed digital devices, further testing and/or modifications of devices may be
necessary. Failure to comply with any FCC technical requirements could impair the Company’s ability to sell its products in certain
markets and could have a negative impact on its business and results of operations.
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Products sold by the Company’s competitors could become more popular than the Company’s products or render the Company’s products
obsolete.
The market for powerline communications products is highly competitive. The HomePlug(TM) Powerline Alliance has grown over the past
year and now includes many well recognized brands in the networking and communications industries. These include Linksys (a Cisco
company), Intel, GE, Motorola, Netgear, Sony and Samsung. With the exception of Motorola, who recently introduced a commercial
product, these companies do not presently represent a direct competitive threat to the Company since they only market and sell their
products in the residential sector. There can be no assurance that other companies will not develop PLC products that compete with the
Company’s products in the future. Some of these potential competitors have longer operating histories, greater name recognition and
substantially greater financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources. These potential competitors may, among other things,
undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies, obtain more favorable pricing from suppliers and
manufacturers and exert more influence on the sales channel than the Company can. As a result, the Company may not be able to compete
successfully with these potential competitors and these potential competitors may develop or market technologies and products that are
more widely accepted than those being developed by the Company or that would render the Company’s products obsolete or
noncompetitive. The Company anticipates that potential competitors will also intensify their efforts to penetrate the Company’s target
markets. These potential competitors may have more advanced technology, more extensive distribution channels, stronger brand names,
bigger promotional budgets and larger customer bases than the Company does. These companies could devote more capital resources to
develop, manufacture and market competing products than the Company could. If any of these companies are successful in competing
against the Company, its sales could decline, its margins could be negatively impacted, and the Company could lose market share, any of
which could seriously harm the Company’s business and results of operations.
The failure of the internet to continue as an accepted medium for business commerce could have a negative impact on the Company’s
results of operations.
The Company’s long-term viability is substantially dependent upon the continued widespread acceptance and use of the Internet as a
medium for business commerce. The Internet has experienced, and is expected to continue to experience, significant growth in the number
of users. There can be no assurance that the Internet infrastructure will continue to be able to support the demands placed on it by this
continued growth. In addition, delays in the development or adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased levels of Internet
activity or increased governmental regulation could slow or stop the growth of the Internet as a viable medium for business commerce.
Moreover, critical issues concerning the commercial use of the Internet (including security, reliability, accessibility and quality of service)
remain unresolved and may adversely affect the growth of Internet use or the attractiveness of its use for business commerce. The failure of
the necessary infrastructure to further develop in a timely manner or the failure of the Internet to continue to develop rapidly as a valid
medium for business would have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations.
The Company may not be able to obtain patents, which could have a material adverse effect on its business.
The Company’s ability to compete effectively in the powerline technology industry will depend on its success in acquiring suitable patent
protection. The Company currently has several patents pending. The Company also intends to file additional patent applications that it
deems to be economically beneficial. If the Company is not successful in obtaining patents, it will have limited protection against those
who might copy its technology. As a result, the failure to obtain patents could negatively impact the Company’s business and results of
operations.
Infringement by third parties on the Company’s proprietary technology and development of substantially equivalent proprietary technology
by the Company’s competitors could negatively impact the Company’s business.
The Company’s success depends partly on its ability to maintain patent and trade secret protection, to obtain future patents and licenses, and
to operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of third parties. There can be no assurance that the measures the Company has taken
to protect its intellectual property, including those integrated to its Telkonet iWire System TM product suite, will prevent misappropriation or
circumvention. In addition, there can be no assurance that any patent application, when filed, will result in an issued patent, or that the
Company’s existing patents, or any patents that may be issued in the future, will provide the Company with significant protection against
competitors. Moreover, there can be no assurance that any patents issued to, or licensed by, the Company will not be infringed upon or
circumvented b y others. Infringement by third parties on the Company’s proprietary technology could negatively impact its business.
Moreover, litigation to establish the validity of patents, to assert infringement claims against others, and to defend against patent
infringement claims can be expensive and time-consuming, even if the outcome is in the Company’s favor. The Company also relies to a
lesser extent on unpatented proprietary technology, and no assurance can be given that others will not independently develop substantially
equivalent proprietary information, techniques or processes or that the Company can meaningfully protect its rights to such unpatented
proprietary technology. Development of substantially equivalent technology by the Company’s competitors could negatively impact its
business.
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The Company depends on a small team of senior management, and it may have difficulty attracting and retaining additional personnel.
The Company’s future success will depend in large part upon the continued services and performance of senior management and other key
personnel. If the Company loses the services of any member of its senior management team, its overall operations could be materially and
adversely affected. In addition, the Company’s future success will depend on its ability to identify, attract, hire, train, retain and motivate
other highly skilled technical, managerial, marketing, purchasing and customer service personnel when they are needed. Competition for
these individuals is intense. The Company cannot ensure that it will be able to successfully attract, integrate or retain sufficiently qualified
personnel when the need arises. Any failure to attract and retain the necessary technical, managerial, marketing, purchasing and customer
service personnel could have a negative effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
Any acquisitions we make could result in difficulties in successfully managing our business and consequently harm our financial condition.
We may seek to expand by acquiring competing businesses in our current or other geographic markets, including as a means to acquire
spectrum. We cannot accurately predict the timing, size and success of our acquisition efforts and the associated capital commitments that
might be required. We expect to face competition for acquisition candidates, which may limit the number of acquisition opportunities
available to us and may lead to higher acquisition prices. There can be no assurance that we will be able to identify, acquire or profitably
manage additional businesses or successfully integrate acquired businesses, if any, without substantial costs, delays or other operational or
financial difficulties. In addition, acquisitions involve a number of other risks, including:
·
·
·
·
·
failure of the acquired businesses to achieve expected results;
diversion of management’s attention and resources to acquisitions;
failure to retain key customers or personnel of the acquired businesses;
disappointing quality or functionality of acquired equipment and people: and
risks associated with unanticipated events, liabilities or contingencies.
Client dissatisfaction or performance problems at a single acquired business could negatively affect our reputation. The inability to acquire
businesses on reasonable terms or successfully integrate and manage acquired companies, or the occurrence of performance problems at
acquired companies, could result in dilution, unfavorable accounting treatment or one-time charges and difficulties in successfully
managing our business.
Our inability to obtain capital, use internally generated cash or debt, or use shares of our common stock to finance future acquisitions
could impair the growth and expansion of our business.
Reliance on internally generated cash or debt to finance our operations or complete acquisitions could substantially limit our operational
and financial flexibility. The extent to which we will be able or willing to use shares of our common stock to consummate acquisitions will
depend on our market value which will vary, and liquidity. Using shares of our common stock for this purpose also may result in significant
dilution to our then existing stockholders. To the extent that we are unable to use our common stock to make future acquisitions, our ability
to grow through acquisitions may be limited by the extent to which we are able to raise capital through debt or additional equity financings.
No assurance can be given that we will be able to obtain the necessary capital to finance any acquisitions or our other cash needs. If we are
unable to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms, we may be required to reduce the scope of any expansion or redirect resources
committed to internal purposes. In addition to requiring funding for acquisitions, we may need additional funds to implement our internal
growth and operating strategies or to finance other aspects of our operations. Our failure to: (i) obtain additional capital on acceptable
terms; (ii) use internally generated cash or debt to complete acquisitions because it significantly limits our operational or financial
flexibility; or (iii) use shares of our common stock to make future acquisitions, may hinder our ability to actively pursue our acquisition
program.
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We rely on a limited number of third party suppliers. If these companies fail to perform or experience delays, shortages, or increased
demand for their products or services, we may face shortages, increased costs, and may be required to suspend deployment of our products
and services.
We depend on a limited number of third party suppliers to provide the components and the equipment required to deliver our solutions. If
these providers fail to perform their obligations under our agreements with them or we are unable to renew these agreements, we may be
forced to suspend the sale and deployment of our products and services and enrollment of new customers, which would have an adverse
effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.
Our management and operational systems might be inadequate to handle our potential growth.
We may experience growth that could place a significant strain upon our management and operational systems and resources. Failure to
manage our growth effectively could have a material adverse effect upon our business, results of operations and financial condition. Our
ability to compete effectively as a provider of PLC technology and a provider of digital satellite television and high-speed Internet products
and services and to manage future growth will require us to continue to improve our operational systems, organization and financial and
management controls, reporting systems and procedures. We may fail to make these improvements effectively. Additionally, our efforts to
make these improvements may divert the focus of our personnel. We must integrate our key executives into a cohesive management team
to expand our business. If new hires perform poorly, or if we are unsuccessful in hiring, training and integrating these new employees, or if
we are not successful in retaining our existing employees, our business may be harmed. To manage the growth we will need to increase our
operational and financial systems, procedures and controls. Our current and planned personnel, systems, procedures and controls may not
be adequate to support our future operations. We may not be able to effectively manage such growth, and failure to do so could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations
We may be affected if the United States participates in wars or military or other action or by international terrorism.
Involvement in a war or other military action or acts of terrorism may cause significant disruption to commerce throughout the world. To
the extent that such disruptions result in (i) delays or cancellations of customer orders, (ii) a general decrease in consumer spending on
information technology, (iii) our inability to effectively market and distribute our services or products or (iv) our inability to access capital
markets, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. We are unable to predict whether the
involvement in a war or other military action will result in any long-term commercial disruptions or if such involvement or responses will
have any long-term material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, or financial condition.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company presently leases 11,600 square feet of commercial office space in Germantown, Maryland for its corporate headquarters. The
Germantown lease expires in November 2010. The Company is currently planning to increase the office space of its Germantown
headquarters by approximately 6,000 square feet in April 2007 in conjunction with a corporate initiative to consolidate office space.
The Company also leases 1,800 square feet of office space in White Marsh, Maryland, where it operates a portion of its sales and marketing
activities. The White Marsh lease expires in May 2007.
In March 2005, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 6,742 square feet of commercial office space in Crystal City, Virginia. The
Crystal City lease expires in March 2008. In February 2007, the Company executed a sublease for this space commencing in April 2007
through the expiration of the lease in March 2008.
In conjunction with the January 2006 acquisition of MST, the Company presently leases 12,600 square feet of commercial office space in
Hawthorne, New Jersey for its office and warehouse spaces. This lease expires in April 2010 with a n option to extend the lease an
additional five years.
Following the acquisitions of SSI and Ethostream the Company assumed leases on 9,000 square feet of office space in Las Vegas, NV for
the SSI office and warehouse space on a month to month basis and 4,100 square feet of office space in Milwaukee, WI for Ethostream and
this lease expires in May 2011.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
On December 8, 2006, the Company held its annual meeting of stockholders at which the Company’s stockholders elected seven (7)
directors to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors and ratified the appointment of the Company’s independent accountants for 2006.
The following directors were elected at the annual meeting based on the number of votes indicated below. Each director was elected to
serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is elected and qualified.
Director Name
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-votes
Warren V. Musser
Ronald W. Pickett
Stephen L. Sadle
Thomas C. Lynch
James L. Peeler
Thomas M. Hall
45,352,150
45,343,879
45,399,903
46,385,473
46,376,673
46,423,873
Seth D. Blumenfeld
45,392,739
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,520,291
1,526,562
1,472,538
486,968
495,768
448,568
1,479,702
The other matters presented at the meeting were approved by the Company’s stockholders as follows:
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Matter Voted Upon
For
Against
Abstain
Broker Non-votes
Ratification of Telkonet’s
Amended and Restated Stock
Incentive Plan
Ratification of Independent
Accountants
12,119,456
2,641,084
222,197
31,889,704
46,555,175
142,308
174,958
0
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PART II
ITEM 5 . MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
On January 24, 2004, the Company’s common stock was listed for trading on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX) under the ticker
symbol “TKO.” Prior to January 24, 2004, the Company’s common stock was quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol
“TLKO.OB.” As of March 1, 2007, the Company had 216 stockholders of record and 57,002,301 shares of its common stock issued and
outstanding.
The following table documents the high and low sales prices for the Company’s common stock on the AMEX for the period beginning
January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. The information provided for the periods listed below was obtained from the Yahoo! Finance
web site.
Year Ended December 31, 2006
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Year Ended December 31, 2005
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
High
Low
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
4.51 $
4.49 $
3.50 $
3.27 $
6.85 $
5.34 $
5.60 $
5.23 $
3.35
2.46
1.65
2.32
3.66
2.61
3.11
3.51
The Company has never paid dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.
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Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total return on Telkonet’s common stock against the cumulative total return of the
Market Index for the American Stock Exchange (U.S.) (“AMEX”) and for the peer group “Communications Services, within the Standard
Industrial Classification Code category, (SIC) Code 4899”, for the period beginning August 15, 2002 and each fiscal year ending December
31 thereafter through the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Because Telkonet’s common stock was not widely traded prior to August
15, 2002, the graph does not show the total return on Telkonet’s common stock prior to August 15, 2002. The total returns assume $100
invested on August 15, 2002 with reinvestment of dividends.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected financial data for the last 5 years. This selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 15 of this Form 10-K.
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
Year Ended December 31,
Total revenues
Operating loss
Net loss
Loss per share - basic
Loss per share - diluted
$
5,181 $
2,488 $
698 $
94 $
—
(17,563)
(15,307)
(13,112)
(6,564)
(3,155)
(27,437)
(15,778)
(13,093)
(7,657)
(3,778)
(0.54)
(0.35)
(0.32)
(0.37)
(0.54)
(0.35)
(0.32)
(0.37)
(.22)
(.22)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
50,824
44,743
41,384
20,702
17,120
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
50,824
44,743
41,384
20,702
17,120
Working capital
Total assets
(531)
12,061
12,672
5,296
12,517
23,291
15,493
6,176
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term
debt
Long-term debt, net of current portion
—
—
6,350
—
15
9,617
588
3,132
(894)
295
310
863
Stockholders’ equity (deficiency)
8,135
5,315
13,646
2,388
(1,527)
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with
the accompanying financial statements and related notes thereto.
The Company reports financial results for the following operating business segments:
Telkonet
Through the revolutionary Telkonet iWire System™ , Telkonet utilizes proven PLC technology to deliver commercial high-speed
Broadband access from an IP “platform” that is easy to deploy, reliable and cost-effective by leveraging a building’s existing electrical
infrastructure. The building’s existing electrical wiring becomes the backbone of the local area network, which converts virtually every
electrical outlet into a high-speed data port, without the costly installation of additional wiring or major disruption of business activity.
The segment’s net sales in 2006 were $3,425,525, representing 66% of the Company’s consolidated net sales.
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MST
MST is a communications service provider offering Quad-Play services to MTU and MDU residential, hospitality and commercial
properties. These Quad-Play services include video, voice, high-speed internet and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access. In addition, MST
currently offers or plans to offer a variety of next-generation telecommunications solutions and services, including satellite installation,
video conferencing, surveillance/security and energy management, and other complementary professional services. The segments’ net sales
upon acquisition for the period February 1 through December 31, 2006 were $1,755,803, representing 34% of the Company’s consolidated
net sales.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate significant estimates used in preparing our financial statements, including those
related to revenue recognition, guarantees and product warranties and stock based compensation. We base our estimates on historical
experience, underlying run rates and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for
making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The following are
critical judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue
Recognition (“SAB104”), which superceded Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
(“SAB101”). SAB 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured.
Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the products
delivered and the collectibility of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and allowances, and
other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue for which the
product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine that the
product has been delivered or no refund will be required. SAB 104 incorporates Emerging Issues Task Force 00-21 (“EITF 00-21”),
Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. EITF 00-21 addresses accounting for arrangements that may involve the delivery or
performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets.
For equipment under lease, revenue is recognized over the lease term for operating lease and rental contracts. All of the Company’s leases
are accounted for as operating leases. At the inception of the lease, no lease revenue is recognized and the leased equipment and
installation costs are capitalized and appear on the balance sheet as “Equipment Under Operating Leases.” The capitalized cost of this
equipment is depreciated from two to three years, on a straight-line basis down to the Company’s original estimate of the projected value
of the equipment at the end of the scheduled lease term. Monthly lease payments are recognized as rental income.
MST accounts for the revenue, costs and expense related to residential cable services as the related services are performed in accordance
with SFAS No. 51, Financial Reporting by Cable Television Companies. Installation revenue for residential cable services is recognized
to the extent of direct selling costs incurred. Direct selling costs have exceeded installation revenue in all reported periods. Generally,
credit risk is managed by disconnecting services to customers who are delinquent.
Guarantees and Product Warranties
FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”), requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must disclose and recognize a liability for
the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee.
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The Company’s guarantees issued subject to the recognition and disclosure requirements of FIN 45 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005
were not material. The Company records a liability for potential warranty claims. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the
historical ratio of claims to sales, the historical length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim, new product introductions and
other factors. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for a period of one year. In the event the Company determines that its
current or future product repair and replacement costs exceed its estimates, an adjustment to these reserves would be charged to earnings in
the period such determination is made. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company experienced approximately 3% percent of
units returned. Using this experience factor a reserve of $23,300 was accrued. Prior to the fiscal year of 2005, the Company had not
established historical ratio of claims, and the cost of replacing defective products and product returns were immaterial and within
management's expectations, accordingly there were no warranties provided with the purchase of the Company's products during the year
ended December 31, 2004.
Stock Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment,”
(“SFAS 123(R)”) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to
employees and directors including employee stock options based on estimated fair values. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the Company’s
previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”) for
periods beginning in fiscal 2006. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107
(“SAB 107”) relating to SFAS 123(R). The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS 123(R).
The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application of the accounting
standard as of January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2006 reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition
method, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the
impact of SFAS 123(R). Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123(R) for the year ended December 31, 2006 was
$1,080,895, net of tax effect.
SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing
model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods
in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for stock-based
awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25 as allowed under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Under the intrinsic value method, no stock-
based compensation expense had been recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations because the exercise price of
the Company’s stock options granted to employees and directors approximated or exceeded the fair market value of the underlying stock at
the date of grant.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is
ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of
Operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 included compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not
yet vested as of December 31, 2005 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS 123
and compensation expense for the share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005 based on the grant date fair value
estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). SFAS 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and
revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. In the Company’s pro forma information
required under SFAS 123 for the periods prior to fiscal 2006, the Company accounted for forfeitures as they occurred.
Upon adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company is using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of valuation for share-based
awards granted beginning in fiscal 2006, which was also previously used for the Company’s pro forma information required under SFAS
123. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is
affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These
variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and certain other market
variables such as the risk free interest rate.
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Year Ended December 31, 2006 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2005
Revenues
The Company’s revenue consists of direct product sales and a recurring (lease) model in the commercial, government and international
markets of the Telkonet Segment. Additionally, the MST Segment consists of eleven months of revenue from date of acquisition through
December 31, 2006 providing certain Quad-Play services. The table below outlines product versus recurring (lease) revenues for
comparable periods:
Revenue:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
Product Revenue
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
$
3,092,967
2,088,361
5,181,328
60% $
40%
100% $
1,769,727
718,596
2,488,323
71% $
29%
100%
1,323,240
1,369,765
2,693,005
75%
191%
108%
Product revenue in the Telkonet Segment increased approximately $800,000, excluding the sale of certain rental contract agreements to
HLC, for the year ended December 31, 2006, and the MST Segment revenue amounted to approximately $280,000 in installation and
ancillary services provided to customers for the eleven months ended December 31, 2006. The Telkonet Segment revenue principally arises
from the sale of iBridges and other Telkonet iWire SystemTM components directly to customers. Revenues to date have been principally
derived from the Commercial (Hospitality and Multi-Dwelling) and International business units. The Telkonet Segment anticipates
continued growth in Commercial and International product revenue in the Value Added Reseller (VAR) purchase programs. The Telkonet
Segment expanded its international sales and marketing efforts upon receiving its European certification (CE). The Company has received
the FIPS 140-2 certification and continues to pursue opportunities within the government sector. The Company has extended its iWire
SystemTM to included energy information, management and control solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
In the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, Telkonet consummated a non-recourse sale of certain rental contract agreements and the
related capitalized equipment which were accounted for as operating leases with Hospitality Leasing Corporation. The remaining rental
income payments of the contracts were valued at approximately $1,209,000 and $732,000 including the customer support component of
approximately $370,000 and $205,000 which Telkonet will retain and continue to receive monthly customer support payments over the
remaining average unexpired lease term of 36 and 26 months, respectively. In the years ending December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company
recognized revenue of approximately $683,000 and $439,000, respectively, for the sale, calculated based on the present value of total
unpaid rental payments, and expensed the associated capitalized equipment cost, net of depreciation, of approximately $340,000 and
$267,000, respectively, and expensed associated taxes of approximately $64,000 and $40,000, respectively.
Rental (lease)Revenue
A significant increase in the overall recurring revenue was attributable to the addition of the MST segment subscriber base in February
2006 and amounted to approximately $1,476,000 for the eleven months ended December 31, 2006. The MST Segment subscriber portfolio
in includes approximately 20 MDU properties with service bulk service agreements and/or access licenses to service the individual
subscribers in metropolitan New York. The Telkonet Segment rental (lease) revenue decreased by $95,000 in the year ended December 31,
2006 compared to the prior year primarily due to the sale of rental contracts to Hospitality Leasing Corporation (HLC) and the VAR
purchase program sales effort.
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
$
2,062,399
2,418,260
4,480,659
67% $
116%
86% $
1,183,574
533,605
1,717,179
67% $
74%
69%
878,825
1,884,655
2,763,480
74%
353%
161%
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Product Costs
The Telkonet Segment product cost for the Telkonet iWire SystemTM product suite primarily includes equipment costs and installation
labor. The related product cost in connection with the non-recourse sale of approximately $1,209,000 of rental contract agreements
amounted to approximately $347,000 of previously capitalized equipment cost and other related cost.
The MST product costs primarily consist of equipment and installation labor for installation and ancillary services provided to customers.
Rental (lease) Costs
MST segment recurring costs primarily represent customer support, programming and amortization of the capitalized costs to support the
subscriber revenue. Although MST's programming fees are a significant portion of the cost, MST continues to pursue competitve
agreements and volume discounts in conjunction with the growth of the subscriber base. The customer support costs for the year ended
December 31, 2006 include build-out of the support services necessary for the anticipated increase in subscribers in metropolitan New
York. The capitalized costs are amortized over the lease term and include equipment and installation labor. The Telkonet Segment
recurring costs increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to the prior year due to an increase in the number of iBridges
supported and through the utilization of an out-sourced Tier I call center which was initiated in July 2005.
Gross Profit
Gross Profit:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
Product Gross Profit
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
$
1,030,568
(329,899)
700,669
33% $
-16%
14%
586,153
184,991
771,144
33% $
26%
31%
444,415
(514,890)
(70,475)
76%
-278%
-9%
The increase of Telkonet gross profit for the year 2006 associated with product revenues over the prior year offsets by ancillary services
provided by MST.
Rental (lease) Gross Profit
Telkonet gross profit associated with recurring (lease) revenue decreased as a result of the sale of rental contracts to Hospitality Leasing
Corporation (HLC) resulting in a decrease in recurring (lease) revenue which was more than offset by increased customer support services
related to the increased number of iBridges supported. As MST develops the infrastructure and continues to build-out the subscriber base,
the gross margins were $417,664 or -28% for the 11 months end December 31, 2006, primarily due to programming costs and the support
infrastructure. MST anticipates increased margins in 2007 as the projected new subscriber base absorbs the current infrastructure.
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Operating Expenses
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
Total
18,263,255 $
16,077,912
2,185,343
14%
Overall expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 over the comparable period in 2005 by $2,185,343 or 14%. Of this
increase, operating expenses related to the acquisition of MST represented $2,632,449 and were principally due to salary and other
operating costs related to the build-out of the “Quad Play” subscriber infrastructure, including managerial and back-office support
personnel, professional fees and the amortization of MST’s intangible assets. Additionally, the Telkonet operating expenses decreased for
the year ended December 31, 2006 due to a reduction in research and development costs as well as a cost incurred in 2005 for the
impairment of Telkonet’s investment in Amperion.
Product Research and Development
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
Total
$
1,925,746 $
2,096,104 $
(170,358)
-8%
Telkonet’s research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. Total expenses
for the year ended December 31, 2006 decreased over the comparable prior year by $170,358 or -8%. This decrease was primarily related
to costs associated to CE, FIPS 140-2 and other required certifications of the Company’s product that were incurred in 2005.
Selling, General and Administrative
2006
Year ended December 31,
2005
Variance
Total
$
14,346,364 $
12,041,661 $
2,304,703
19%
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 over the comparable prior year by $2,304,703
or 19%. This increase is attributed to the administrative expenses associated with the acquisition of MST such as payroll costs, advertising,
trade shows, facility costs and professional fees. Also, the selling, general and administrative expenses for Telkonet have remained
approximately the same as the prior year.
Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2004
Revenues
Telkonet’s revenue consists of direct product sales and a rental (lease) model in the commercial, government and international markets. The
table below outlines product versus rental (lease) revenues for comparable periods:
Revenue:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
$
$
1,769,727
718,596
2,488,323
71% $
29%
100% $
477,555
221,097
698,652
68% $
32%
100% $
1,292,172
497,499
1,789,671
271%
225%
256%
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Product revenue
Product revenue principally arises from the sale of iBridges and other Telkonet iWire SystemTM components directly to customers.
Revenues to date have been principally derived from the Commercial (Hospitality and Multi-Dwelling) and International business units.
The Company anticipates continued growth in Commercial and International product revenue in the Value Added Reseller purchase
programs. The Company expanded its international sales and marketing efforts upon receiving its European certification (CE) in March
2005. The Company expanded its sales and marketing efforts in the government sector in connection with the receipt of the FIPS 140-2
certification received in July 2005.
I n December 2005, the Company consummated a non-recourse sale of certain rental contract agreements and the related capitalized
equipment which were accounted for as operating leases with Hospitality Leasing Corporation. The remaining rental income payments of
the contracts were valued at approximately $732,000, including the customer support component of approximately $205,000 which the
Company will retain and continue to receive monthly customer support payments over the remaining average unexpired lease term of 26
months. In December 2005, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $439,000 for the sale, calculated based on the present
value of total unpaid rental payments, and expensed the associated capitalized equipment cost, net of depreciation, o f approximately
$267,000 and expensed associated taxes of approximately $40,000.
Rental (lease) revenue
The increase in rental (lease) revenue was primarily due to the increase in non-cancelable leases. Accordingly, revenues associated with
these leases are recognized ratably over a three to five year lease term. Revenues to be recognized under these non-cancelable leases
(backlog) was approximately $2,411,000 including a non-recourse sale of $918,000 certain rental contract agreements in January 2006.
The weighted average remaining lease term was approximately 3 1 months as of December 31, 2005. The associated unamortized
capitalized costs in connection with these leases was approximately $664,000 or 26% of revenue backlog.
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
Product Costs
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
$
$
1,183,574
533,605
1,717,179
67% $
74%
695 $
459,225
83,634
542,859
96% $
724,349
449,971
38%
78% $ 1,174,320
158%
538%
216%
Product cost primarily includes Telkonet iWire System TM product suite equipment cost and installation labor. The related product cost in
connection with the non-recourse sale of approximately $766,000 of rental contract agreements amounted to approximately $267,000 of
previously capitalized equipment cost and other related cost.
Rental (lease) Costs
Lease Cost primarily represents the amortization of the capitalized costs which are amortized over the lease term and include Telkonet
equipment, installation labor and customer support. This increase compared to the prior year quarter is commensurate with the increase in
leases.
Gross Profit
Gross Profit:
Product
Rental (lease)
Total
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
$
$
586,153
184,991
771,144
33% $
26%
31% $
18,330
137,463
155,793
4% $
62%
22% $
567,823
47,528
615,351
3,098%
-35%
395%
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Product Costs
Gross profit associated with the product revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 improved over the prior year primarily as a result
of reduction of equipment costs and of improved installation processes, including upfront site surveys and standardized training.
Rental (lease) Costs
Gross profit associated with the rental (lease) revenue decreased as a result of the build-out of the customer support services.
Operating Expenses
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
Total
$
16,077,912 $
13,268,067 $
2,809,845
21%
Overall expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2005 over the comparable period in 2004 by $2,809,845 or 21%. Excluding
the fee paid pursuant to certain agreements with consultants of $2,500,000 expensed in the year end December 31, 2004, the increase for
the year ended December 31, 2005 over the prior year amounted to $5,309,845 or 49%. This increase was principally due to salary and
travel costs related to increased sales and marketing functions and office rent related to the Germantown, MD and Crystal City, VA leases.
The number of employees increased from 48 at December 31, 2004 to 66 at December 31, 2005. In addition, the Company wrote-off
$400,000 of the carrying value of its investment in Amperion through a charge to operations during the year end December 31, 2005.
Product Research and Development
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
Total
$
2,096,104 $
1,852,309 $
243,795
13%
Research and development costs related to both present and future products are expensed in the period incurred. Total expenses for the year
ended December 31, 2005 increased over the comparable prior year by $243,795 or 13%. This increase was primarily related to an increase
in salaries and related costs associated with the addition of employees and costs related to CE, FIPS 140-2 and other required certifications
of the Company’s product.
Selling, General and Administrative
2005
Year ended December 31,
2004
Variance
Total
$
12,041,661 $
7,663,369 $
4,378,292
57%
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2005 over the comparable prior year by $4,378,292
or 57%. This increase is related to an increase in payroll and associated costs for sales and marketing resources, advertising, trade shows,
and office rent and related facility costs.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
Our working capital surplus decreased by $12,591,438 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 from a working capital surplus
of $12,060,807 at December 31, 2005 to a working capital deficit of $(530,631) at December 31, 2006. The decrease in working capital for
the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, is due to a combination of factors, of which the significant factors are set out below:
·
Cash had a net decrease from working capital by $6,778,042 for the period ended December 31, 2006. The most significant uses
of cash are as follows:
o Approximately $13,972,000 of cash consumed directly in operating activities, including interest paid of $991,000
o
Principal repayments, in cash, of Senior Convertible Debentures and Senior notes amounted to $7,750,000 and $100,000,
respectively
The cash payments in the acquisition of MST amounted to approximately $958,000, net of acquired cash, and as part of
the acquisition the MST debt payoff amounted to approximately $410,000—see discussion of MST acquisition below;
o
o An offsetting amount of approximately $2,740,000 related to the impact of proceeds from stock options and warrant
exercises
o An additional offsetting amount from the sale of 2,400,000 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $6,000,000
o Approximately $2,324,000 was expended on net purchases of capitalized cost and fixed assets.
·
The acquisition of MST included a second installment of $900,000 payable in January 2007 and at acquisition $400,000 of
potential income tax exposure was accrued in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
Of the total $3,766,079 in current assets as of December 31, 2006, cash represented $1,644,037. Of the total $20,377,956 in current assets
as of December 31, 2005, cash represented $8,422,079, and Restricted Certificate of Deposit represented $10,000,000.
Senior Notes
In 2003, the Company issued Senior Notes to Company officers, shareholders, and sophisticated investors in exchange for $5,000,000,
exclusive of placement costs and fees. The remaining outstanding senior note of $100,000 matured and was repaid in June 2006.
Convertible Senior Notes
In October 2005, the Company completed an offering of convertible senior notes (the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $20
million. The capital raised in the Note offering was used for general working capital purposes. The Notes bore interest at a rate of 7.25%,
payable in cash, and called for monthly principal installments beginning March 1, 2006. The maturity date was 3 years from the date of
issuance of the Notes. The Noteholders were entitled, at any time, to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Conversion Amount
into shares of Company common stock. At the option of the Company, the principal payments could be paid either in cash or in common
stock. Upon conversion into common stock, the value of the stock was determined by the lower of $5 or 92.5% of the average recent
market price. The Company also issued one million warrants to the Noteholders exercisable for five years at $5 per share. At any time after
six months, should the stock trade at or above $8.75 for 20 of 30 consecutive trading days, the Company could cause a mandatory
redemption and conversion to shares at $5 per share. At any time, the Company was entitled to pre-pay the notes with cash or common
stock. If the Company elected to use common stock to pre-pay the Notes, the price of the common stock would be deemed to be the lower
of $5 or 92.5% of the average recent market price. If the Company prepaid the Notes other than by mandatory conversion, the Company
was obligated to issue additional warrants to the Noteholders covering 65% of the amount pre-paid at a strike price of $5 per share. In
addition to standard financial covenants, the Company agreed to maintain a letter of credit in favor of the Noteholders equal to $10 million.
Once the principal amount outstanding on the notes declined below $15 million, the balance on the letter of credit was reduced by $.50 for
every $1 amortized.
These notes were repaid on August 14, 2006 as discussed in greater detail below under “Early Extinguishment of Debt.”
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Principal Payments of Debt
For the period of January 1, 2006 through August 14, 2006, the Company paid down principal of $1,250,000 in cash and issued an
aggregate of 4,226,246 shares of common stock in connection with the conversion of $10,821,686 aggregate principal amount of the Senior
Convertible Notes. Pursuant to the note agreement, the Company issued an additional 1,081,820 warrants to the Noteholders covering 65%
of the $8,321,686 accelerated principal at a strike price of $5 per share.
For the period of January 1, 2006 through August 14, 2006, the Company amortized the debt discount to the beneficial conversion feature
and value of the attached warrants, and recorded non-cash interest expense in the amount of $251,759 and $500,353, respectively. The
Company also wrote-off the unamortized debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion feature and the value of the attached warrants
in the amount of $708,338 and $1,397,857, respectively, in connection with paydown and conversion of the note.
Early Extinguishment of Debt
On August 14, 2006, the Company executed separate settlement agreements with the lenders of its Convertible Senior Notes. Pursuant to
the settlement agreements the Company paid to the lenders in the aggregate $9,910,392 plus accrued but unpaid interest of $23,951 and
certain premiums specified in the Notes in satisfaction of the amounts then outstanding under the Notes. Of the amount to be paid to the
lenders under the Notes, $6,500,000 was paid in cash through a drawdown on a letter of credit previously pledged as collateral for the
Company’s obligations under the Notes. The remaining note balance of $1,428,314 and a Redemption Premium of $1,982,078, calculated
as 25% of remaining principal, was paid to the lenders in shares of Company’s common stock valued at the lower of $5.00 per share and
92.5% of the arithmetic average of the weighted average price of the Company’s common stock on the American Stock Exchange for the
twenty trading days beginning on August 16, 2006. The Company also issued 862,452 warrants t o purchase shares of the Company’s
common stock at the exercise price of the lower of $2.58 per share and 92.5% of the average trading price as described above. The
Company has accounted for the Redemption Premium and the additional warrants issued as non-cash early extinguishment of debt expense
during the year ended December 31, 2006.
As a result of the execution of the settlement agreements and the payments required thereby, the Company fully repaid and believes it
satisfied all of its obligations under the Notes. The Company also agreed to pay the expenses of the lenders incurred in connection with the
negotiation and execution of the settlement agreements. The settlement agreements were negotiated following the allegation by one of the
lenders that the Company’s failure to meet the minimum revenue test for the period ending June 30, 2006 as specified on the Notes may
have constituted an event of default under the Notes, which allegation the Company disputed.
In conjunction with the settlement agreement, the Company recorded $4,626,679 of loss from early extinguishment of debt, which consists
of $1,982,078 redemption premium paid with the Company’s common stock, $1,014,934 of additional warrants issued to the lenders, write-
off of the remaining unamortized debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion feature and the value of the attached warrants in the
amount of $430,040 and $845,143, respectively, and write-off the remaining unamortized financing costs of $354,484.
The settlement agreements provide that the number of shares issued to the noteholders shall be adjusted based upon the arithmetic average
of the weighted average price of the Company’s common stock on the American Stock Exchange for the twenty trading days immediately
following the settlement date. The Company has concluded that, based upon the weighted average of the Company's common stock
between August 16, 2006 and September 13, 2006, the Company is entitled to a refund from the two noteholders. One of the noteholders
has informed the Company that it does not believe such a refund is required. As a result, the Company has declined to deliver to the
noteholders certain stock purchase warrants issued to them pursuant to the settlement agreements pending resolution of this disagreement.
One of the noteholders has alleged that the Company has failed to satisfy its obligations under the settlement agreement by failing to deliver
the warrants. In addition, the noteholder maintains that the Company has breached certain provisions of the registration rights agreement
and, as a result of such breach, such noteholder claims that it is entitled to receive liquidated damages from the Company. As of March 15,
2007, no legal claim has been filed by the noteholder.
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Acquisition of Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc.
On January 31, 2006, the Company acquired a 90% interest in MST from Frank Matarazzo, the sole stockholder of MST in exchange for
$1.8 million in cash and 1.6 million unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $9,000,000.
The cash portion of the purchase price was paid in two installments, $900,000 at closing and $900,000 in February 2007. The stock portion
is payable from shares which will be held in escrow, 400,000 shares of which were paid at closing and the remaining 1,200,000 shares of
which shall be issued based on the achievement of 3,300 “Triple Play” subscribers over a three year period. In the period ended December
31, 2006, the Company issued 200,000 shares of the purchase price contingency valued at $900,000 as an adjustment to goodwill. In the
event the Company’s common stock price is below $4.50 per share upon issuance of the shares from escrow, a pro rata adjustment in the
number o f shares will be required to support the aggregate consideration of $5.4 million. As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s
common stock price was below $4.50. To the extent that the market price of Company’s common stock is below $4.50 per share upon
issuance of the shares from escrow, the number of shares issuable on conversion is ratably increased, which could result in further dilution
of the Company’s stockholders.
Acquisition of Smart Systems International (SSI)
On March 9, 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Smart Systems International (SSI), a leading provider of energy
management products and solutions to customers in the United States and Canada for cash and Company common stock having an
aggregate value of $7,000,000. The purchase price was comprised of $875,000 in cash and 2,227,273 shares of the Company’s common
stock. The Company is obligated to register the stock portion of the purchase price on or before May 15, 2007 and 1,090,000 shares are
being held in an escrow account for a period of one year following the closing from which certain potential indemnification obligations
under the purchase agreement may be satisfied. The aggregate number of shares held in escrow is subject to adjustment upward or
downward depending upon the trading price of the Company’s common stock during the one year period following the closing date.
Acquisition of Ethostream, LLC
On March 15, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding membership units of Ethostream, LLC, a network solutions integration
company that offers installation, sales and service to the hospitality industry. The Ethostream acquisition will enable Telkonet to provide
installation and support for PLC products and third party applications to customers across North America. The purchase price of
$11,756,097 was comprised of $2.0 million in cash and 3,459,609 shares of the Company’s common stock. The entire stock portion of the
purchase price is being held in escrow to satisfy certain potential indemnification obligations of the sellers under the purchase agreement.
The shares held in escrow are distributable over the three years following the closing. The aggregate number of shares issuable to the
sellers is subject to downward adjustment in the event the Company’s common stock trades at or above a price of $4.50 per share for
twenty consecutive trading days during the one year period following the closing.
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, the Company received $2,684,663 from the exercise of employee and non-employee
stock options and $55,138 from the exercise of warrants.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 2,400,000 shares of common stock valued at $2.50 per share for
an aggregate purchase price of $6,000,000. The Company also issued to this investor warrants to purchase 1.56 million shares of its
common stock at an exercise price of $4.17 per share.
In February 2007, the Company issued 4,000,000 shares of common stock valued at $2.50 per share for an aggregate purchase price of
$10,000,000. The Company also issued to this investor warrants to purchase 2.6 million shares of its common stock at an exercise price of
$4.17 per share.
Cash flow analysis
Cash utilized in operating activities was $13,971,529 during the year ended December 31, 2006 compared to $12,086,032 and $9,583,560
during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The primary use of cash during the twelve months ended December 31,
2006 was net operating expenses of the Company of $12,980,683 and interest expense payments of $990,846.
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The Company was provided and utilized cash for investing activities $6,717,442 and $10,925,719 during the twelve months ended
December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. During the period ended December 31, 2006, the proceeds from the release of funds from the
Restricted Certificate of Deposit provided $10,000,000 in conjunction with the conversion and settlement agreement with the lenders under
the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes . The expenditures were primarily the result of the acquisition of MST in January 2006 of
$958,438, net of acquired cash. Additionally, cost of equipment under operating leases amounted to $1,589,188, net of proceeds from sale
of certain equipment under operating lease of $350,571, and $458,271 for the December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Furthermore,
purchases of property and equipment amounted to $734,888 and $336,448 for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
The Company was provided cash in financing activities of $476,045 and $19,595,128 during the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively. The financing activities represent proceeds from the sale of 2,400,000 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share for an
aggregate purchase price of $6,000,000 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2006. Additionally, the financing activities
represent proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants of $2,739,801 and $1,174,538 during the years ended December 31,
2006 and 2005, respectively. The proceeds of the financing activities were offset by repayment of debt principal of $8,263,756 in 2006,
including $7,750,000 of principal payments i n conjunction with the conversion and settlement agreement with the lenders under the
Company’s Convertible Senior Notes and approximately $410,000 in conjunction with the acquisition of MST.
The Company believes it has sufficient access to capital to meet its working capital requirements through the remainder of 2007 in
available cash and in cash generated from operations. Additional financing may be required in order to meet growth opportunities in
financing and/or investing activities. If additional capital is required and the Company is not successful in generating sufficient liquidity
from operations or in raising sufficient capital resources on terms acceptable to the Company, this could have a material adverse effect on
the Company’s business, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. If our costs were to
become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. Our
inability or failure to do so could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Acquisition or Disposition of Plant and Equipment
During the year ended December 31, 2006, fixed assets increased $1,169,899 or 112% primarily from the addition of the MST Segment
assets acquired on January 31, 2006 of approximately $435,000 and approximately $674,000 of equipment purchase for the MST build-out.
The remainder related to computer equipment and peripherals used in day-to-day operations. The Company anticipates significant
expenditures in the MST Segment to continue the build-out the head-end equipment, IPTV and other related projects. The Telkonet
segment does not anticipate the sale or purchase of any significant property, plant or equipment during the next twelve months, other than
computer equipment and peripherals to be used in the Company’s day-to-day operations.
In April 2005, the Company entered into a three-year lease agreement for 6,742 square feet of commercial office space in Crystal City,
Virginia. Pursuant to this lease, the Company agreed to assume a portion of the build-out cost for this facility
MST presently leases 12,600 square feet of commercial office space in Hawthorne, New Jersey for its office and warehouse spaces. This
lease will expire in April 2010.
Following the acquisitions of SSI and Ethostream, the Company assumed leases on 9,000 square feet of office space in Las Vegas, NV for
the SSI office and warehouse space on a month to month basis and 4,100 square feet of office space in Milwaukee, WI for Ethostream and
this lease expires in May 2011.
New Accounting Pronouncements
On February 16, 2006 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments,”
which amends SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SFAS 140, “Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” SFAS 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives
to be accounted for as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole
instrument on a fair value basis. SFAS 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS 133 and SFAS 140. This statement
is effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company does not
expect its adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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I n September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The
Company will be required to adopt SFAS 157 effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008. The requirements of SFAS 157 will
be applied prospectively except for certain derivative instruments that would be adjusted through the opening balance of retained earnings
in the period of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of SFAS 157 on the Company’s consolidated
financial statements and management believes that the adoption of SFAS 157 will not have a significant impact on its consolidated results
of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans - an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R (‘SFAS 158’). SFAS 158 changes
current practice by requiring employers to recognize the overfunded or underfunded positions of defined benefit postretirement plans,
including pension plans, on the balance sheet. The funded status is defined as the difference between the projected benefit obligation and
the fair value of plan assets. SFAS 158 also requires employers to recognize the change in funded status in other comprehensive income (a
component of shareholders’ equity). SFAS 158 does not change the requirements for the measurement and recognition of pension expense
in the statement of income. SFAS 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. The Company does not anticipate any
material impact to its financial condition or results of operations as a result of the adoption of SFAS 158.
In September 2006, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying
Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements (‘SAB 108’). SAB 108 provides interpretive guidance on how the effects of the
carryover or reversal of prior year financial statement misstatements should be considered in quantifying a current year misstatement. SAB
108 is effective for financial statements covering the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006. The Company does not anticipate
any material impact to its financial condition or results of operations as a result of the adoption of SAB 108.
In December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (" FSP 00-19-2") which
addresses accounting for registration payment arrangements. F S P 00-19- 2 specifies that the contingent obligation to make future
payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or
included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured in accordance with
FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject to a registration
payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with other applicable generally accepted accounting principles without
regard to the contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration payment arrangement. For registration payment
arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the issuance of EITF 00-19-2, this
guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and interim periods within those
fiscal years. The Company has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FSP 00-19-2 will have on its financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments, and certain other items, at fair value. SFAS 159 applies to reporting
periods beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
financial condition or results of operations.
Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations
Long-Term Debt Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Operating Lease Obligations
Purchase Obligations
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on the Registrant’s
$
$
Payment Due by Period
Total
900,000 $
-
1,117,663 $
-
Less than 1
year
900,000
-
421,804 $
-
1-3 years 3-5 years
-
-
176,950
-
-
-
518,909 $
-
Balance Sheet Under GAAP
Total
-
-
-
-
$
2,017,663 $
1,321,804 $
518,909 $
176,950
More than 5
years
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1) Operating lease obligations includes approximately $266,872 of future lease obligations, primarily related to office and warehouse
space, in conjunction with the January 2006 acquisition of Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Short Term Investments
We held no marketable securities as of December 31, 2006. Our excess cash is held in money market accounts in a bank and brokerage
firms both of which are nationally ranked top tier firms with an average return of approximately 400 basis points. Due to the conservative
nature of our investment portfolio, an increase or decrease of 100 basis points in interest rates would not have a material effect on our
results of operations or the fair value of our portfolio.
Investments in Privately Held Companies
We have invested in privately held companies, which are in the startup or development stages. These investments are inherently risky
because the markets for the technologies or products these companies are developing are typically in the early stages and may never
materialize. As a result, we could lose our entire initial investment in these companies. In addition, we could also be required to hold our
investment indefinitely, since there is presently no public market in the securities of these companies and none is expected to develop.
These investments are carried at cost, which as of March 1, 2007 was $131,044 and $8,000 in BPL Global and Amperion, respectively,
and at December 31, 2006, are recorded in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company determined that its investment
in Amperion was impaired based upon forecasted discounted cash flow. Accordingly, the Company wrote-off 80%, or $400,000 and 92%,
or $92,000, of the carrying value of its investment through a charge to operations during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006,
respectively. The fair value of the Company’s investment in BPL Global, remained at $131,044 as of December 31, 2006.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
See the Financial Statements and Notes thereto commencing on Page F-1.
I T E M 9
. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Finance (principal accounting officer), the Company evaluated the effectiveness of the
design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Disclosure controls and procedures are the controls and other procedures that the Company designed
to ensure that it records, processes, summarizes and reports in a timely manner the information it must disclose in reports that it files with
or submits to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and
the Vice President of Finance concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period
covered by this report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. During the fourth quarter of 2006, there was no change in the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that has materially affected, or
is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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Management Report On Internal Control over Financial Reporting. The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under
the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial
officers and effected by the Company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:
·
·
·
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the Company’s assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that the Company’s receipts
and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the
Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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.
Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial
officers, the Company assessed, as of December 31, 2006, the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. This assessment
was based on criteria established in the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on the Company’s assessment, management concluded that the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2006.
The Company’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 has been audited by
Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Telkonet, Inc.
Germantown, MD
We have audited management's assessment, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting, that Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on management's assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial
reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial
reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
evaluating management's assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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
principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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.
In our opinion, management's assessment that Telkonet, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries maintained effective internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal Control
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Also, in our opinion,
Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries, maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2006, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO).
W e also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006, of the Company and
our report dated March 15, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedules and
included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company's adoption of the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment", effective January 1, 2006.
/s/ RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
Certified Public Accountants
McLean, Virginia
March 15, 2007
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
The following table furnishes the information concerning the Company’s directors and officers during the fiscal year ended December 31,
2006. The directors of the Company are elected every year and serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Name
Ronald W. Pickett
Frank T. Matarazzo
Robert P. Crabb
Stephen Sadle
James Landry
Richard J. Leimbach
Warren V. Musser
Thomas C. Lynch
Dr. Thomas M. Hall
James L. “Lou” Peeler
Seth Blumenfeld
_________________________
(1) Member of the Audit Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
Age
Title
59
45
59
61
51
38
80
64
55
73
66
President, Director & Chief Executive Officer
President & Chief Executive Officer, Microwave Satellite
Technologies, Inc.
Chief Marketing Officer
Senior Vice President & Director
Chief Technology Officer
Vice President of Finance
Chairman of the Board
Director (1), (2)
Director (1), (2)
Director (1), (2)
Director
Ronald W. Pickett—President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Pickett has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer since January 2003. In addition, he has fostered the development of
Telkonet since 1999 as the Company’s principal investor and co-Founder. He was the Founder, and for twenty years served as the
Chairman of the Board and President of Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. (a company providing international medical services and
pharmaceutical distribution) until its merger with Digital Angel Corporation (AMEX: DOC) in March 2002. A graduate of Gordon College,
Mr. Pickett has engaged in various entrepreneurial activities for 35 years. Mr. Pickett has been a director of the Company since January
2003.
Frank T. Matarazzo—President & Chief Executive Officer, Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. (MST)
Mr. Matarazzo has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. since its inception in 1982.
Mr. Matarazzo has directed the growth and development of the Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. (MST) and designed and
constructed the first private cable television systems operated by MST and continues to be involved in all technology deployed at MST. Mr.
Matarazzo’s experience includes employment for Conrac Avionics, as a prototype design engineer, working on the development of the
guidance/navigation systems for military fighter planes as well as the development and construction of the FM communication systems and
engine interface units for the Space Shuttle Columbia. He is known in the private cable television industry, having both written articles for
trade publications and served as a technical consultant to municipalities on the subject of satellite delivered information systems.
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Robert P. Crabb—Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Crabb has over 35 years of sales, marketing and corporate management experience, including 15 years in the insurance industry in
property and casualty brokerage and sales and sales management with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. His entrepreneurial
expertise also includes public company administration, financial consulting, corporate management and commercial/residential real estate
development. Mr. Crabb is a former director of Telkonet and has been involved with the Company since 1999.
Stephen L. Sadle—Senior Vice President, Co-Founder & Director
From 1999 until he joined Telkonet in 2000, Mr. Sadle served as Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager of Internos (a provider
of web-based vertical extranet applications). From 1986 until 1999, Mr. Sadle was Vice President of Business Development and Sales for
the Driggs Corporation, a major heavy and infrastructure contracting firm interfacing with government and the private sectors. From 1970
until 1986, Mr. Sadle was President of a successful infrastructure construction and development company in the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area. Mr. Sadle has been a director of the Company since November 1999.
James F. Landry—Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Landry has served as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer since December 2004 and Vice President of Engineering from
September 2001 to May 2004. Before joining Telkonet, Mr. Landry was a Senior Member of 3Com Technical Staff since 1994. Mr. Landry
has over 20 years experience in developing communications hardware for the enterprise/carrier market with 3Com, US Robotics, Penril
Datacomm and Data General. While at 3Com/US Robotics, he was responsible for the development of the entire xDSL product line as well
as a number of modems and interface cards. At Penril, he served as the product development leader for the Series 1544 multiplexer/channel
bank and at Data General he was technical leader of system integration for ISDN, WAN. Mr. Landry brings a wealth of practical design
leadership and a solid history of delivering products to the marketplace. Mr. Landry holds four US patents.
Richard J. Leimbach—Vice President of Finance
Mr. Leimbach has served as the Vice President of Finance since June 2006, also served as Controller from January 2004 until June
2006. Mr. Leimbach is a certified public accountant with over thirteen years of public accounting and private industry experience.
Prior to joining Telkonet, Mr. Leimbach was the Controller with Ultrabridge, Inc., an applications solution provider. Mr. Leimbach
also served as Corporate Accounting Manager for Snyder Communications, Inc., a global provider of integrated marketing solutions.
Warren V. Musser—Chairman of the Board of Directors
Mr. Musser, has taken over 50 companies public during his distinguished and successful career as an entrepreneur, and is the founder and
Chairman Emeritus of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (a high-tech venture capital company, formerly Safeguard Industries, Inc.). Mr. Musser is
currently the Managing Director, The Musser Group (a business consulting firm) and Founder & President, Musser and Company, Inc. (an
investment banking firm). In addition, Mr. Musser is a Director of Internet Capital Group, Inc. (a business-to-business venture capital
company), and Mr. Musser is a Director and Vice Chairman of Nutri/System, Inc (Nasdaq:NRTI). (a weight management company) and
Co-Chairman of Eastern Technology Council (a business advisory firm). Mr. Musser serves on a variety of civic, educational and charitable
boards of directors, and serves as vice president of development, Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America; vice chairman of The
Eastern Technology Council; and chairman of the Pennsylvania Partnership on Economic Education. Mr. Musser has been a director of the
Company since January 2003.
Thomas C. Lynch—Director
Mr. Lynch is Senior Vice President and Director of The Staubach Company’s Federal Sector (a real estate management and advisory
services firm) in the Washington, D.C. area. Mr. Lynch joined The Staubach Company in November 2002 after 6 years as Senior Vice
President at Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) (a high-tech venture capital company). While at Safeguard, he served nearly two
years as President and Chief Operating Officer at CompuCom Systems, a Safeguard subsidiary. After a 31-year career of naval service, Mr.
Lynch retired in the rank of Rear Admiral. Mr. Lynch’s Naval service included chief, Navy Legislative Affairs, command of the
Eisenhower Battle Group during Operation Desert Shield, Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy from 1991 to 1994 and
Director of the Navy Staff in the Pentagon from 1994 to 1995. Mr. Lynch presently serves as a Director of Pennsylvania Eastern
Technology Council, Armed Forces Benefit Association, Catholic Leadership Institute, National Center for the American Revolution at
Valley Forge and Mikros Systems. Mr. Lynch has been a director of the Company since October 2003.
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Dr. Thomas M. Hall—Director
Dr. Hall is the Managing Member of Marrell Enterprises, LLC (a company that specializes in international business development).Dr. Hall
also serves on the board of directors of Coris International SA (a Paris-based insurance services company with subsidiaries in 36 countries).
For 12 years (until 2002), Dr. Hall was the chief executive officer of Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. (a company providing international
medical services and pharmaceutical distribution). Dr. Hall holds a bachelor of science and a medical degree from the George Washington
University and a master of international management degree from the University of Maryland. Dr. Hall has been a director of the Company
since April 2004.
James L. “Lou” Peeler—Director
Mr. Peeler was a founder and member of the board of Digital Communications Corporation (DCC), which evolved into Hughes Network
Systems (HNS), a provider of global broadband, satellite, and wireless communications products for home and business, such as DirecTV
and DIRECWAY. Mr. Peeler retired as executive vice president of operations in 1999 after 27 years of service and is presently a member of
the Advisory Council to Hughes Network Systems. Mr. Peeler also served on the Board of Directors of Hughes Software Systems (HSS).
Prior to the founding of DCC, he was vice president of Engineering for Washington Technological Associates (WTA) (a satellite
communications development company), where he was instrumental in the development of rocket and satellite communications and
instrumentation equipment. Mr. Peeler received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Auburn University. Mr. Peeler
has been a director of the Company since April 2004.
Seth D. Blumenfeld—Director
Mr. Blumenfeld served as President of International Services for MCI International (a provider of telecommunication services) from 1998
until his retirement in January of 2005. Mr. Blumenfeld was President and Chief Operating Officer of several of MCI's international
subsidiaries from 1984 to 1998. Mr. Blumenfeld earned his Doctorate Jurisprudence from Fordham University Law School in 1965. He
practiced law on Wall Street prior to serving as infantry captain for the U.S. Army in Vietnam. From 1976 through 1978, Mr. Blumenfeld
lived in Japan. Mr. Blumenfeld's involvement on professional boards and community associations have included Executive Committee
member of the United States Council for International Business, Member of the Board of Directors of the United States
Telecommunications Training Institute, Member of the State Department Advisory Council on International Communications and
Information Policy, Member of the University of Colorado Institute for International Business Board of Advisors, Member of the American
Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird) Board of Advisors, Member of the Advisory Board of Visitors to Fordham
University School of Law, and honorary Chairman of the Connecticut Association of Children with Learning Disabilities.
Audit Committee
The Company maintains an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Messrs. Hall, Lynch and
Peeler served on the Audit Committee. The Company’s Board of Directors has determined that each of Messrs. Hall, Lynch and Peeler is a
“financial expert” as defined by Item 401 of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The Company’s Board of Directors also has determined that each of Messrs. Hall, Lynch and Peeler are “independent” as such
term is defined in Section 121(A) of the AMEX Rules and Rule 10A-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Board
of Directors has adopted an audit committee charter, which was ratified by the Company’s stockholders at the 2004 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
Compensation Committee
The Company maintains a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. For the year ended December 31, 2006, Dr. Hall ad
Messrs. Lynch and Peeler served on the Compensation Committee. The committee held 1 meeting during 2006.
Code of Ethics
The Board has approved, and Telkonet has adopted, a Code of Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees of Telkonet. A
copy of the Company’s Code of Ethics was filed as Exhibit 14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
December 31, 2003 (filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2004). In addition, the Company will provide a copy
of its Code of Ethics free of charge upon request to any person submitting a written request to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
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Beneficial Ownership SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our directors and certain of our officers to file reports of holdings and
transactions in shares of Telkonet common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based on o u r records and other
information, we believe that in 2006 our directors and our officers who are subject to Section 16 met all applicable filing requirements.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed and discussed the section of this Form 10-K entitled “Compensation
Discussion and Analysis” with management. Based on this review and discussion, the Committee has recommended to the Board that the
section entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” be included in this Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Thomas M. Hall
Thomas C. Lynch
James L. Peeler
Oversight of Executive Compensation Program
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Company’s compensation programs, which are designed specifically
for the Company’s most senior executives officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the other executive
officers named in the Summary Compensation Table (collectively, the “named executive officers”). Additionally, the Compensation
Committee is charged with the review and approval of all annual compensation decisions relating to named executive officers.
The Compensation Committee is composed of 3 independent, non-management members o f the Board of Directors. Each year the
Company reviews any and all relationships that each director has with the Company and the Board of Directors subsequently reviews these
findings.
The responsibilities of the Compensation Committee, as stated in its charter, include the following:
·
annually review and approve for the CEO and the executive officers of the Company the annual base salary, the annual
incentive bonus, including the specific goals and amount, equity compensation, employment agreements, severance
arrangements, and change in control agreements/provisions, and any other benefits, compensation or arrangements.
· make recommendations to the Board with respect to incentive compensation plans, including reservation of shares for
issuance under employee benefit plans.
·
annually review and recommend to the Board of Directors for its approval the compensation, including cash, equity or
other compensation, for members of the Board of Directors for their service as a member of the Board of Directors, a
member of any committee of the Board of Directors, a Chair of any committee of the Board of Directors, and the
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
·
annually review the performance of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
· make recommendations to the Board of Directors on the Company’s executive compensation practices and policies,
including the evaluation of performance by the Company’s executive officers and issues of management succession.
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·
review the Company’s compliance with employee benefit plans.
· make regular reports to the Board.
·
annually review and reassess the adequacy of the Compensation Committee charter and recommend any proposed
changes to the Board for approval.
T h e Compensation Committee is also responsible for completing an annual report o n executive compensation for inclusion in the
Company's proxy statement. In addition to such annual report, the Compensation Committee maintains written minutes of its meetings,
which minutes are filed with the minutes of the meetings of the Board.
Overview of Compensation Program
I n order to recruit and retain the most qualified and competent individuals as senior executives, the Company strives to maintain a
compensation program that is competitive in the global labor market. The purpose of the Company’s compensation program is to reward
exceptional organizational and individual performance.
The following compensation objectives are considered in setting the compensation programs for our named executive officers:
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·
·
drive and reward performance which supports the Company’s core values;
provide a percentage of total compensation that is “at-risk,” or variable, based on predetermined performance criteria;
design competitive total compensation and rewards programs to enhance t h e Company’s ability to attract and retain
knowledgeable and experienced senior executives; and
set compensation and incentive levels that reflect competitive market practices.
Compensation Elements and Rationale
Compensation for Named Executive Officers Other than the CEO
Compensation for the named executive officers, other than the CEO, are made in the CEO’s sole and exclusive discretion. While the
Compensation Committee provides its recommendations with respect to compensation for the named executive officers (other than the
CEO) as described in greater detail below, the CEO is only required to consider the Compensation Committee’s recommendations, but is
not bound by its findings.
Compensation for the Company’s CEO
To reward both short and long-term performance in the compensation program and in furtherance of the Company’s compensation
objectives noted above, the Company’s compensation program for the CEO is based on the following objectives:
(i)
Performance Goals
The Compensation Committee believes that a significant portion of the CEO’s compensation should be tied not only to individual
performance, but also to the Company’s performance as a whole measured against both financial and non-financial goals and objectives.
During periods when performance meets or exceeds these established objectives, the CEO should be paid at or more than expected levels.
When the Company’s performance does not meet key objectives, incentive award payments, if any, should be less than such levels.
(ii)
Incentive Compensation
A large portion of compensation should be paid in the form of short-term and long-term incentives, which are calculated and paid based
primarily on financial measures of profitability and stockholder value creation. The CEO has the incentive o f increasing Company
profitability and stockholder return in order to earn a major portion of his compensation package.
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(iii)
Competitive Compensation Program
The Compensation Committee reviews the compensation of chief executive officers at peer companies to ensure that the compensation
program for the CEO is competitive. The Company believes that a competitive compensation program will enhance its ability to retain a
capable CEO.
Financial Metrics Used in Compensation Programs
Several financial metrics are commonly referenced in defining Company performance for the CEO’s executive compensation. These
metrics include quarterly metrics to target cash flow break even and specific revenue goals to define Company performance for purposes of
setting the CEO’s compensation.
Compensation Benchmarking Relative to Market
The Company sets the CEO’s compensation by evaluating peer group companies. Peer group companies are chosen based on size, industry,
annual revenue and whether they are publicly or privately held. Based on these criteria, the Compensation Committee has identified 29
companies in the Company’s peer group. These peer group companies include Catapult Communications Corp., Endwave Corp., Carrier
Access Corp., Crystal Technology, Echelon Corp. and FiberTower Corp. The Compensation Committee has concluded that the CEO’s
compensation falls within the 50th percentile of compensation for chief executive officers within the peer group companies.
Review of Senior Executive Performance
The Compensation Committee reviews, on an annual basis, each compensation package for the named executive officers. In each case, the
Compensation Committee takes into account the scope of responsibilities and experience and balances these against competitive salary
levels. The Compensation Committee has the opportunity to meet with the named executive officers at least once per year, which allows
the Compensation Committee to form its own assessment of each individual’s performance. As indicated above, with the exception of the
CEO, recommendations with respect to compensation packages for the named executive officers must be considered by the CEO in
connection with establishing compensation for those named executive officers. However, the recommendations o f the Compensation
Committee with respect to the compensation paid to the named executive officers (other than the CEO) will not be binding on the CEO.
Components of the Executive Compensation Program
The Compensation Committee believes the total compensation and benefits program for named executive officers should consist of the
following:
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·
·
·
·
base salary;
stock incentive plan;
retirement, health and welfare benefits;
perquisites and perquisite allowance payments; and
termination benefits.
Base Salaries
With the exception of the CEO, whose compensation is set by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Directors, base
salaries and merit increases for the named executive officers are determined by the CEO in his discretion after consideration of a
competitive analysis recommendation provided by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee’s recommendation is
formulated through the evaluation of the compensation of similar executives employed by companies in the Company’s peer group.
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Stock Incentive Plan
Under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) incentive stock options and non-qualified options to purchase shares of the
Company’s common stock may be granted to key employees. An important objective of the long-term incentive program is to strengthen
the relationship between the long-term value of the Company’s stock price and the potential financial gain for employees as well as the
retention of senior management and key personnel. Stock options provide named executive officers with the opportunity to purchase the
Company’s common stock at a price fixed on the grant date regardless of future market price. Stock options generally ratably vest on a
quarterly basis and become exercisable over a five-year vesting period. A stock option becomes valuable only if the Company’s common
stock price increases above the option exercise price (at which point the option will be deemed “in-the-money”) and the holder of the
option remains employed during the period required for the option to “vest” thus, providing an incentive for an option holder to remain
employed by the Company. In addition, stock options link a portion of an employee’s compensation to stockholders’ interests by providing
an incentive to increase the market price of the Company stock.
The Company practice is that the exercise price for each stock option is equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. Under the
terms of the Plan, the option price will not be less than the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. Or in the case of a
beneficial owner of more than 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock on the date of grant, the option price will not be less
than 110% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant.
There is a limited term in which Plan participants can exercise stock options, known as the “option term.” The option term is generally ten
years from the date of grant. At the end of the option term, the right to purchase any unexercised options expires. Option holders generally
forfeit any unvested options if their employment with the Company terminates.
Certain key executives may be a party to option agreements containing clauses that cause their options to become immediately and fully
vested and exercisable upon a Change of Control, as defined in the Plan. Additionally, death or disability of the executive during his or
her employment period may cause certain stock options to immediately vest and become exercisable per the terms outlined in the stock
option award agreement.
The Compensation Committee awards options to named executive officers upon commencement of their employment with the Company,
and for successfully acheiving or exceeding predetermined individual and Company performance goals. In determining whether to award
stock options and the number of stock options granted to a named executive officer, the Compensation Committee reviews the
compensation of executives at peer group companies to ensure that the compensation program is competitive.
Retirement, Health and Welfare Benefits
The Company offers a variety of health and welfare and retirement programs to all eligible employees. The named executive officers
generally are eligible for the same benefit programs on the same basis as the rest of the broad-based employees. The Company’s health
and welfare programs include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, and short and long-term disability insurance. In
addition to the foregoing, the named executive officers are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
Telkonet maintains a defined contribution profit sharing plan for employees (the “Telkonet 401(k)”) that is administered by a committee
of trustees appointed by the Company. All Company employees are eligible to participate upon the completion of six months of
employment, subject to minimum age requirements. Contributions by employees under the Telkonet 401(k) are immediately vested and
each employee is eligible for distributions upon retirement, death or disability or termination of employment. Depending upon the
circumstances, these payments may be made in installments or in a single lump sum.
MST maintains a defined contribution profit sharing plan for employees (the “MST 401(k)”) that is administered by a committee of
trustees appointed by the Company. All Company employees are eligible to participate upon the completion of three months of
employment, subject to minimum age requirements. Each year the Company makes a contribution to the MST 401(k) without regard to
current or accumulated net profits of the Company. These contributions are allocated to participants in amounts of 100% of the
participants’ contributions up to 1% of each participant’s gross pay, then 10% of the next 5% of each participant’s gross pay (a higher
contribution percentage may be determined at the Company’s discretion). In addition, the Company makes a one-time, annual
contribution of 3% of each participant’s gross pay to each participant’s contribution account in the MST 401(k) plan. Participants become
vested in equal portions of their Company contribution account for each year of service until full vesting occurs upon the completion of
six years of service. Distributions are made upon retirement, death or disability in a lump sum or in installments.
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Perquisites
The Company leases a vehicle for the use of Telkonet's CEO. The operating lease will expire in September 2008. Additionally, in the first
quarter of 2007 the Company began providing monthly car allowance stipends to certain executives of MST and Ethostream.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to compensation for services in all capacities for the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 paid to our Chief Executive Officer, Vice President of Finance (principal financial officer) and the
three other most highly compensated executive officers who were serving as such as of December 31, 2006.
Name and Principal
Position
Year
Salary
($)
Bonus
($)
Summary Compensation Table
Stock
Awards
($)
Option
Awards
($)
(3)(4)(5)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
Ronald W. Pickett
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Frank T. Matarazzo
President and Chief
Executive Officer,
MST
2006
2005
2004
2006
2005
2004
$0
$245,423
$102,340 $200,000 $163,319 (1)
$107,779 (1)
$100,089
$0
$0
$244,539
$0 (2)
$0 (2)
$9,615
$0
$0
Stephen L. Sadle
Senior Vice President
2006
2005
2004
$168,154
$171,872
$171,983
$6,610
$10,000
$6,538
Richard J. Leimbach
Vice President,
Finance
2006
2005
$111,231
$102,340
$5,000
$3,936
2004
$76,147
$3,269
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$124,770
$124,770
$36,312
$36,312
$5,825
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total
($)
All Other
Compen-
sation
($)
$4,593 (3)
$0
$0
$250,016
$465,659
$207,868
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$254,154
$0 (2)
$0 (2)
$174,764
$306,642
$303,291
$152,543
$142,588
$85,241
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$6,789
$15,000
$15,000
$104,500
$38,124
$44,958
$174,886
$176,508
$172,514
2006
James F. Landry
2005
Chief Technology
Officer
2004
____________________
(1) In each year ending December 31, 2005 and 2004, Mr. Pickett earned 36,000 shares issued under the Company’s Employee Stock
Incentive Plan as additional compensation pursuant to his employment agreement. The fair market value of these shares upon issuance was
$163,319, and $107,779, respectively.
(2) In January 2006, the Company acquired a 90% interest in MST, a corporation wholly owned by Frank T. Matarazzo, prior to the
acquisition. No compensation was paid by Telkonet to Mr. Matarazzo for the years ended December 31, 2005, and 2004.
(3) In 2004 the following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock option awards granted: historical volatility of 76%
expected option life of 5.0 years and a risk-free interest rate of 1.35%.
(4) In 2005 the following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock option awards granted: historical volatility of 71%
expected option life of 5.0 years and a risk-free interest rate of 4.50%.
(5) In 2006 the following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock option awards granted: historical volatility of 65%
expected option life of 5.0 years and a risk-free interest rate of 5.0%.
$286,176
$229,632
$232,499
$0
$0
$0
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Employment Agreements
Ronald W. Pickett, President and Chief Executive Officer, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement for an unspecified term that
commenced January 30, 2003 and provides for an annual salary $100,000, 3,000 shares of the Company’s common stock per month for
each month of his employment and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies. Mr. Pickett’s annual salary was increased
to $102,340 on August 1, 2004 and he received a bonus of $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005. In January 2006, Mr. Pickett’s
salary was increased to $250,000 with an incentive bonus up to $150,000. The incentive portion of the salary would be awarded based on
the successful achievement of certain performance metrics aligned with the Company’s 2006 operating plan.
Frank T. Matarazzo, President and Chief Executive Officer, MST, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement for a three-year term
that commenced February 1, 2006 and provides for an annual salary of $250,000 and bonuses and benefits based upon MST’s internal
policies.
Robert P. Crabb, Chief Marketing Officer, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement for a three year term that commenced
January 18, 2003 and provides for an annual salary of $120,000 and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies. Mr.
Crabb’s annual salary was increased to $172,340 in 2004.
Stephen L. Sadle, Senior Vice President, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement for a three-year term that commenced January
18, 2003 and renewed for a one-year term through January 17, 2007 and provides for an annual salary of $130,000 and bonuses and benefits
based upon Telkonet’s internal policies. Mr. Sadle’s annual salary was increased to $171,872 in 2004.
Richard J. Leimbach, Vice President of Finance, has been employed since January 26, 2004 with an annual salary of $102,340 and
bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies. Mr. Leimbach’s annual salary was increased to $130,000 in 2006.
James F. Landry, Chief Technology Officer, has been employed since September 24, 2001 with an annual salary of $160,000 with bonuses
and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies. Mr. Landry’s annual salary was increased to $176,508 in 2004.
Bill Dukes, President and CEO of Smart Systems International (an operating division of Telkonet), is employed pursuant to an employment
agreement, dated March 9, 2007. Mr. Dukes’ employment agreement has a term of [one year] and provides for a base salary of [$250,000]
per year and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies.
Robert Zirpoli, [Senior Engineer] of Smart Systems International (an operating division of Telkonet), is employed pursuant to an
employment agreement, dated March 9, 2007. Mr. Zirpoli’s employment agreement has a term of [one year] and provides for a base salary
of [$100,000] per year and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies.
Jason Tienor, Chief Executive Officer of Ethostream, LLC, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement, dated March 15, 2007. Mr.
Tienor’s employment agreement has a term of three years, which may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties thereto, and provides
for a base salary of $148,000.00 per year and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies.
Jeff Sobieski, Chief Financial Officer of Ethostream, LLC, is employed pursuant to an employment agreement, dated March 15, 2007. Mr.
Sobieski’s employment agreement has a term of three years, which may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties thereto, and
provides for a base salary of $148,000.00 per year and bonuses and benefits based upon Telkonet’s internal policies.
There were no stock options or restricted stock awards granted in 2006.
GRANT OF PLAN BASED AWARDS
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END TABLE
The following table shows outstanding stock option awards classified as exercisable and unexercisable as of December 29, 2006 for the
named executive officers. The table also shows unvested and unearned stock awards (both time-based awards and performance-contingent)
assuming a market value of $2.67 a share (the closing market price of the Company’s stock on December 29, 2006).
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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
Name
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Exerciseable
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Unexerciseable
Option Awards
Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
(#)
Stock Awards
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
Option
Expiration
Date
Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That
Have Not
Vested
($)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That Have
Not Vested
($)
Ronald W.
Pickett
Frank T.
Matarazzo
Stephen L.
Sadle
Richard J.
Leimbach
James F.
Landry
-
-
900,000
-
-
-
32,500
55,000
350,000
150,000
_________________
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$1.00
1/1/2003
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1)
Includes 12,500 and 25,000 vested and unvested options, respectively, exerciseable at $2.59 per share with an expiration of
1/26/2014 and 20,000 and 30,000 vested and unvested options, respectively, exerciseable at $5.08 per share with an expiration of
1/1/2015.
(2)
Includes 250,000 fully vested options, exerciseable at $1.00 per share with expirations ranging from 12/3/2011 to 7/1/2013 and
100,000 and 150,000 vested and unvested options, respectively, exerciseable at $3.45 per share with an expiration of 5/1/2014.
There were no options exercised by, or stock awards vested for the account of, the named executive officers during 2006.
OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED
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POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL
In January 2003, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Sadle pursuant to which, in the event of a change in
control, Mr. Sadle will continue to receive salary and benefits for a period of thirty-six months following such change in control. All of Mr.
Sadle’s options to purchase common stock will also immediately vest upon a change of control.
For purposes of Mr. Sadle’s Employment Agreement, the term "change in control" means the first to occur of the following events (a) any
person or group of commonly controlled persons acquires, directly or indirectly, thirty percent (30%) or more of the voting control or value
of the equity interests in the Company; or (b) the shareholders of the Company approve an agreement to merge or consolidate with another
corporation or other entity resulting (whether separately or in connection with a series of transactions) in a change in ownership of twenty
percent (20%) or more of the voting control or value of the equity interests in the Company, or an agreement to sell or otherwise dispose of
all or substantially all of the Company's assets (including, without limitation, a plan of liquidation or dissolution), or otherwise approve of a
fundamental alteration in the nature of the Company's business.
Rights under the Mr. Sadle’s Employment Agreement will be triggered in the event that, following a change in control, the executive’s
employment with the Company is terminated for any reason or no reason.
If a change of control had occurred on January 1, 2007, Mr. Sadle would be entitled to the following as of such date:
$515,616 in salary as well as benefits paid on the employees behalf based upon Telkonet's internal policies for a period of 36 months.
Each of Mr. Tienor and Mr. Sobieski’s Employment Agreement obligate the Company to continue to pay each executive’s base salary and
provide continued participation in employee benefit plans for the duration of the term of their employment agreements in the event such
executive is terminated without “cause” by the Company or if the executive terminates his employment for “good reason.” “Cause” is
defined as the occurrence of any of the following: (i) theft, fraud, embezzlement, or any other act of dishonesty by the executive; (ii) any
material breach by the executive of any provision of the employment agreement which breach is not cured within a reasonable time (but not
to exceed thirty (30) days after written notification thereof to the executive by Telkonet; (iii) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of
the executive in discharging any of his duties and responsibilities under the employment agreement after a written demand for performance
was delivered to the executive that specifically identified the manner in which the board believed the executive had failed to discharge his
duties and responsibilities, and the executive failed to resume substantial performance of such duties and responsibilities on a continuous
basis immediately following such demand; (iv) commission by the executive of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (v)
any default of the executive’s obligations under the employment agreement, or any failure or refusal of the executive to comply with the
policies, rules and regulations of Telkonet generally applicable to Telkonet employees, which default, failure or refusal is not cured within a
reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written notification thereof to the executive by Telkonet. If cause exists for
termination, the executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, except for accrued leave and vacation and except as may be required
by applicable law. “Good reason” is defined as the occurrence of any of the following: (i) any material adverse reduction in the scope of the
executive’s authority or responsibilities; (ii) any reduction in the amount of the executive’s compensation or participation in any employee
benefits; or (ii) the executive’s principal place of employment is actually or constructively moved to any office or other location 50 miles
or more outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In the event Telkonet fails to renew the employment agreements upon expiration of the term, then Telkonet shall continue to pay the
executive's base salary and provide the executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which the executive
participated immediately prior to expiration of the term for a period of three months following expiration of the term. Each of Messrs.
Tienor and Sobieski have agreed to not to compete with the Company or solicit any Company employees for a period of one year following
expiration or earlier termination of the employment agreements.
Each of Mr. Dukes’ and Mr. Zirpoli’s employment agreements obligate the Company to continue to pay the executive’s base salary and
provide continued participation in each Company benefit plan for a period of three months following the termination of the executive’s
employment without cause. In the event the executive is terminated “for cause,” or for engaging in any unethical, immoral or
unprofessional conduct or violation of a Company policy, he shall not be entitled to any payment beyond such termination date, except for
accrued leave and vacation and except as may be required by applicable law. For purposes of the employment agreements, “cause”
includes, but is not be limited to, the following: (i) theft, fraud, embezzlement, dishonesty or other similar behavior by the executive; (ii)
any material breach by the executive of any provision of the employment agreement; (iii) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of
the executive in discharging any of his duties and responsibilities under the employment agreement; (iv) any conduct of the executive
which is detrimental to or embarrassing to the Company, including, but not limited to, the executive being indicated or convicted of a
felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (v) any default of the executive’s obligations under the employment agreement, which
default, failure or refusal is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written notification thereof to the
executive by the Company.
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Director Compensation
In 2004, each non-employee Director elected or appointed to the Board of Directors was granted an option to purchase forty thousand
(40,000) shares of the Company’s common stock and each Non-Employee Director will be granted an option to purchase forty thousand
(40,000) shares upon his or her re-election at an annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders. These options vest on a quarterly basis
over a period of one-year.
Compensation for 2006 to the non-employee directors was earned at the rate of $4,000 per month plus $1,000 per meeting attended. The
Chairman of the Audit Committee earns compensation at the rate of $4,000 per month, and each non-employee director earns $1,000 for
each meeting of the Audit Committee attended.
The following table summarizes all compensation paid to the Company’s directors in the year ended December 31, 2006.
Name
Fees
Earned or
Paid in
Cash
($)
Stock
Awards
($)
Option
Awards
($)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
Warren V. Musser
Thomas M. Hall
Thomas C. Lynch
James L. Peeler
Seth D. Blumenfeld
Ronald W. Pickett
Stephen L. Sadle
$
48,000
52,000
52,000
52,000
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
77,595(3)
-
-
$
-
34,500 (2)
34,500 (2)
34,500 (2)
-
-
-
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Change in
Pension Value
and Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
All Other
Compensation
($)
Total
($)
$
52,000 (1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
$ 100,000
86,500
86,500
86,500
77,595
-
-
(1) fees from annual consulting agreement dated September 2003 for non-director services.
(2) stock options granted in January 2006 pursuant to the non-employee director compensation
(3) 20,000 shares issued for services performed through June 2006 pursuant to the professional services agreement dated July 1, 2005.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
During the year ended December 31, 2006, Messrs, Hall, Lynch and Peeler served as members of the Company’s Compensation
Committee. None of the members of the Compensation Committee was an employee of the Company during the year ended December 31,
2006 nor has any of them been an officer of the Company. No executive officer of the Company served during the year ended December
31, 2006 as a member of a compensation committee or as a director of any entity of which any of the Company’s directors served as an
executive officer.
ITEM 1 2 . SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table provides information concerning securities authorized for issuance pursuant to equity compensation plans approved by
the Company’s stockholders and equity compensation plans not approved by the Company’s stockholders as of December 31, 2006.
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Weighted -average exercise
price of outstanding
options, warrants and
rights
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders
(a)
10,336,866
Equity compensation plans not approved
by security holders
-
Total
10,336,866
(b)
$1.87
-
$1.87
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Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
1,645,423
-
1,645,423
The following table sets forth, as of March 1, 2007, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by each
director and executive officer of the Company, by all directors and executive officers as a group, and by each person known by the
Company to own beneficially more than 5.0% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. As of March 1, 2007, there were no issued
and outstanding shares of any other class of the Company’s equity securities.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
Amount and Nature of Beneficial
Ownership
Percentage of Class
Officers and Directors
Ronald W. Pickett, President and CEO
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Frank T. Matarazzo, President and CEO, MST
259-263 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Stephen L. Sadle, Senior Vice President
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
James Landry, Chief Technology Officer
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Richard Leimbach, Vice President of Finance
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Warren V. Musser, Chairman
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Thomas C. Lynch, Director
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Dr. Thomas M. Hall, Director
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
James “Lou” L. Peeler, Director
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
Seth D. Blumenfeld, Director
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, MD 20876
All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group
_____________________
2,574,699
520,000(1)
4,284,514(2)
484,200(3)
41,000(4)
2,000,000(5)
100,000(6)
647,790(7)
84,400(8)
65,000(9)
10,801,603
4.5%
0.9%
7.4%
0.8%
0.1%
3.4%
0.2%
1.1%
0.1%
0.1%
17.8%
(1)
Includes 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock issued to Mr. Matarazzo in conjunction with the Company’s January
2006 acquisition of a 90% interest in Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. As part of the purchase price, an additional
1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are held in escrow, issuable upon the achievement of certain performance
targets and excluded from this table.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 250,000 and 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00
and $3.45 per share, respectively.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 17,500 and 22,500 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.59 and
$5.08 per share, respectively.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 20,000 and 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $2.00 and
$3.45 per share, respectively.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.45 per share.
Includes options exercisable within 60 days to purchase 80,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $3.45 per share.
Includes 15,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be issued within 60 days pursuant to a Professional Services
Agreement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Description of Related Party Transactions
In September 2003, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (renewable annually) with The Musser Group to compensate Mr.
Musser in the amount of $100,000 per year for his services to the Company as a director. Mr. Musser, Chairman of the Board of
Directors, is the sole principal and owner of The Musser Group. For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company
paid and expensed $100,000, $100,000 and $100,000, respectively.
On July 1, 2005, Mr. Blumenfeld was retained as a consultant to Telkonet pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement between the
Company and Mr. Blumenfeld. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Blumenfeld received 10,000 shares of Company stock upon
execution of the agreement, 10,000 shares of Company stock per quarter for the first year (for a total 50,000 shares in the first year) and
5,000 shares of Company stock per quarter thereafter plus a five percent (5%) commission (payable in cash or Company stock) on
international sales generated by him with gross margins of 50% or greater. The stock awarded to Mr. Blumenfeld pursuant to the
agreement is restricted stock. The agreement has a one year term, which is renewable annually upon both parties' agreement. This
agreement expired in June 2006.
In December 2005, the Company issued an aggregate of 363,636 shares of common stock to Ronald W. Pickett, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, in exchange for $200,000 of Series B Debentures held by him. The Company also issued an aggregate
of 48,858 shares of common stock in exchange for accrued interest of $26,872 for Series B Debentures held by Mr. Pickett. In addition,
the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise by Mr. Pickett of warrants to purchase shares of
the Company’s common stock at $1.00 per share.
In February 2007, the Company entered into a one-year professional services agreement with Global Transport Logistics, Inc. (“GTI”),
for the provision of consulting services for which GTI is paid a fee of $10,000 per month. GTI is 50% owned by Anthony Matarazzo, the
brother of MST’s Chief Executive Officer.
The Chief Administrative Officer at MST, Laura Matarazzo, is the sister of the President of MST and receives an annual base salary of
approximately $134,000 with bonuses and benefits based upon the Company’s internal policies.
The Company’s Vice President of Government Sales, John Vasilj, is the son-in-law of the President and CEO of the Company and
receives an annual base salary of approximately $150,000 with bonuses and benefits based upon the Company’s internal policies.
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Company’s Policies on Related Party Transactions
Under the Company’s policies and procedures, related-party transactions that must be publicly disclosed under the federal securities laws
require prior approval of the Company’s independent directors without the participation of any director who may have a direct or indirect
interest in the transaction in question. Related parties include directors, nominees for director, principal shareholders, executive officers
and members of their immediate families. For these purposes, a “transaction” includes all financial transactions, arrangements or
relationships, ranging from extending credit to the provision of goods and services for value and includes any transaction with a company
in which a director, executive officer immediate family member of a director or executive officer, or principal shareholder (that is, any
person who beneficially owns five percent or more of any class of the Company’s voting securities) has an interest by virtue of a 10-
percent-or-greater equity interest. The Company’s policies and procedures regarding related-party transactions are not a part of a formal
written policy, but rather, represent the Company’s historical course of practice with respect to approval of related-party transactions.
Director Independence
The Board of Directors has determined that the following Directors are “independent” under the listing standards of the American Stock
Exchange (AMEX): Dr. Hall, Mr. Lynch and Mr. Peeler. Each of Dr. Hall, Mr. Peeler and Mr. Lynch serve on, and are the only members
of, the Company’s Audit and Compensation Committees. Although Telkonet does not maintain a standing Nominating Committee,
nominees for election as directors are considered and nominated by a majority of Telkonet’s independent directors in accordance with the
AMEX listing standards. “Independence” for these purposes is determined in accordance with Section 121(A) of the AMEX Rules and
Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The following table sets forth fees billed to the Company by our auditors during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.
Additionally, the Company incurred approximately $320,289, of consulting and internal resources associated with its Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance review.
1. Audit Fees
2. Audit Related Fees
3. Tax Fees
4. All Other Fees
Total Fees
December 31,
2006
December 31,
2005
$
$
229,552 $
52,600
--
--
282,152 $
119,090
62,825
1,175
--
183,090
Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and
review of the interim consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports and services that are normally provided by Russell
Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
Audit-related fees consists of fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or
review of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which are not reported under “Audit Fees.”
Tax fees consists of fees billed for professional services for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. The tax fees relate to federal and
state income tax reporting requirements.
All other fees consist of fees for products and services other than the services reported above.
Prior to the Company’s engagement of its independent auditor, such engagement is approved by the Company’s audit committee. The
services provided under this engagement may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval
is generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is
generally subject to a specific budget. Pursuant to the Company’s Audit Committee Charter, the independent auditors and management
are required to report to the Company’s audit committee at least quarterly regarding the extent of services provided by the independent
auditors in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The audit committee may also pre-approve
particular services on a case-by-case basis. All audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees incurred by the Company for the year
ended December 31, 2006, were approved by the Company’s audit committee.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
PART IV
The following table sets forth selected unaudited quarterly information for the Company’s year-ended December 31, 2006 and 2005.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
(unaudited)
Net Revenue
Gross Profit
Provision for income taxes
Net loss per share -- basic
Net loss per share -- diluted
Net Revenue
Gross Profit
Provision for income taxes
Net loss per share -- basic
Net loss per share -- diluted
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
March 31,
2006
1,943,912 $
648,342 $
- $
(0.09) $
(0.09) $
June 30,
2006
1,152,470 $
139,628 $
- $
(0.16) $
(0.16) $
September 30,
2006
1,143,097 $
83,049 $
- $
(0.20) $
(0.20) $
March 31,
2005
246,188 $
88,798 $
- $
(0.07) $
(0.07) $
June 30,
2005
September
30, 2005
472,947 $
120,791 $
- $
(0.08) $
(0.08) $
621,923 $
212,749 $
- $
(0.08) $
(0.08) $
December 31,
2006
941,848
(170,433)
-
(0.08)
(0.08)
December
31,
2005
1,147,265
348,806
-
(0.12)
(0.12)
The following table sets forth selected unaudited valuation and qualifying account information for the Company’s year-ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
SCHEDULE II- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(unaudited)
DESCRIPTION
Allowance for doubtful accounts:
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
2004
Reserve for product returns:
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
2004
BALANCE
BEGINNING
CHARGED
TO COSTS
AND
OF YEAR
EXPENSES DEDUCTIONS
BALANCE,
END OF
YEAR
30,000 $
13,000
7,000
36,659 $
39,710
30,637
6,659 $
(22,710)
(24,637)
60,000
30,000
13,000
24,000 $
—
—
23,300 $
24,000
—
— $
—
—
47,300
24,000
—
$
$
50
The following exhibits are included herein or incorporated by reference:
Exhibit Number
Description Of Document
2.1
2.2
2.3
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
10.1
10.2
M S T Stock Purchase Agreement and Amendment (incorporated by reference to our 8-K filed on
February 2, 2006)
Asset Purchase Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Smart Systems International, dated as of
February 23, 2007 (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed on March 2, 2007)
U n i t Purchase Agreement by and among Telkonet, Inc., Ethostream, LLC and the members of
Ethostream, LLC dated as of March 15, 2007 (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K filed on March
16, 2007)
Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 000-27305),
filed on August 30, 2000 and our Form S-8 (No. 333-47986), filed on October 16, 2000)
Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-
108307), filed on August 28, 2003)
Form of Series A Convertible Debenture (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-KSB (No. 000-
27305), filed on March 31, 2003)
Form of Series A Non-Detachable Warrant (incorporated by reference to our Form 10- KSB (No. 000-
27305), filed on March 31, 2003)
Form of Series B Convertible Debenture (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-KSB (No. 000-
27305), filed on March 31, 2003)
Form of Series B Non-Detachable Warrant (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-KSB (No. 000-
27305), filed on March 31, 2003)
Form of Senior Note (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-
108307), filed on August 28, 2003)
Form of Non-Detachable Senior Note Warrant (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 333-108307), filed on August 28, 2003)
Senior Convertible Note by Telkonet, Inc. in favor of Portside Growth & Opportunity Fund (incorporated
by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on October 31, 2005)
Senior Convertible Note by Telkonet, Inc. in favor of Kings Road Investments Ltd. (incorporated by
reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on October 31, 2005)
Warrant to Purchase Common Stock by Telkonet, Inc. in favor of Portside Growth & Opportunity Fund
(incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on October 31, 2005)
Warrant to Purchase Common Stock by Telkonet, Inc. in favor of Kings R o a d Investments Ltd.
(incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on October 31, 2005)
Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on
Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on September 6, 2006)
Form of Accelerated Payment Option Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to
our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-137703), filed on September 29, 2006.
Form of Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to our Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2007)
Amended and Restated Telkonet, Inc. Incentive Stock Option Plan (incorporated b y reference to our
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-412), filed on April 17, 2002)
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Stephen L. Sadle, dated as of January 18,
2003 (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-108307), filed on
August 28, 2003
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10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
14
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Robert P. Crabb, dated as of January 18,
2003 (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-108307), filed on
August 28, 2003)
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Ronald W. Pickett, dated as of January 30,
2003 (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-108307), filed on
August 28, 2003)
Registration Rights Agreement by and among Telkonet, Inc., Kings Road Investments Ltd. and Portside
Growth & Opportunity Fund, dated October 27, 2005 (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No.
001-31972), filed on October 31, 2005)
Professional Services Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Seth D. Blumenfeld, dated July 1,
2005 (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-Q (No. 000-27305), filed on November 9, 2005.
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Frank T. Matarazzo, dated as of February 1,
2006 (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-K (No. 001-31972), filed March 16, 2006)
Settlement Agreement by and among Telkonet, Inc. and Kings Road Investments Ltd., dated as of August
14, 2006 (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on August 16, 2006)
Settlement Agreement by and among Telkonet, Inc. and Portside Growth & Opportunity Fund, dated as
of August 14, 2006 (incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on August 16,
2006)
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, by and among Telkonet, Inc., Enable Growth
Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP and Pierce Diversified Strategy Master Fund LLC, Ena
(incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on September 6, 2006)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated August 31, 2006, by and among Telkonet, Inc., Enable Growth
Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP and Pierce Diversified Strategy Master Fund LLC, Ena
(incorporated by reference to our Form 8-K (No. 001-31972), filed on September 6, 2006)
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 1, 2007, by and among Telkonet, Inc., Enable Growth
Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP, Pierce Diversified Strategy Master Fund LLC, Ena,
Hudson Bay Fund LP and Hudson Bay Overseas Fund, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to our Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2007)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 1, 2007, by and among Telkonet, Inc., Enable Growth
Partners LP, Enable Opportunity Partners LP and Pierce Diversified Strategy Master Fund LLC, Ena,
Hudson Bay Fund LP and Hudson Bay Overseas Fund, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to our Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2007)
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and William Dukes, dated as of March 9, 2007
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Robert Zirpoli, dated as of March 9, 2007
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Jason Tienor, dated as of March 15, 2007
Employment Agreement by and between Telkonet, Inc. and Jeff Sobieski, dated as of March 15, 2007
Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to our Form 10-KSB (No. 001-31972), filed on March 30,
2004).
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21
23
24
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
Telkonet, Inc. Subsidiaries
Consent of Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP , Independent Registered Certified Public
Accounting Firm, filed herewith
Power of Attorney (incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-
108307), filed on August 28, 2003)
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Ronald W. Pickett
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Richard J. Leimbach
Certification of Ronald W. Pickett pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Richard J. Leimbach pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Pursuant to he requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
TELKONET, INC.
/s/ Ronald W. Pickett
Ronald W. Pickett
Chief Executive 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.
Name
Position
Date
/s/ Warren V. Musser
Chairman of the Board
March 16, 2007
Warren V. Musser
/s/ Ronald W. Pickett
Ronald W. Pickett
/s/ Richard J. Leimbach
Richard J. Leimbach
/s/ Stephen L. Sadle
Stephen L. Sadle
Chief Executive Officer &
Director
March 16, 2007
Vice President of Finance
(principal financial officer)
(principal accounting officer)
Senior Vice President &
Director
March 16, 2007
March 16, 2007
/s/ Dr. Thomas M. Hall
Director
March 16, 2007
Dr. Thomas M. Hall
/s/ James L. Peeler
Director
March 16, 2007
James L. Peeler
/s/ Seth D. Blumenfeld
Director
March 16, 2007
Seth D. Blumenfeld
/s/ Thomas C. Lynch
Director
March 16, 2007
Thomas C. Lynch
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
FORMING A PART OF ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TELKONET, INC.
TELKONET, INC.
Index to Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005
Consolidated Statements of Losses for the Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6 ~ F-8
F-9 ~ F-10
F-11 ~ F-37
RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Telkonet, Inc.
Germantown, MD
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of
December 31, 2006 and 2005 and the related consolidated statements of losses, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based upon our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of
America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
A s discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment", effective January 1, 2006.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on the criteria established
in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and
our report dated March 15, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting.
/s/RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
McLean, Virginia
March 15, 2007
F-3
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Certificate of Deposit
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $60,000
and $30,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
Income tax receivable (Note L)
Inventories (Note D)
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Total current assets
Property and equipment, at cost (Note E):
Furniture and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation
Total property and equipment, net
Equipment under operating leases, at cost (Note F):
Telecommunications and related equipment, at cost
Less: accumulated depreciation
Total equipment under operating leases, net
Other assets:
Long-term investments (Note G)
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $282,325 and $0 at
December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively (Note B and C)
Financing Costs, net of accumulated amortization and write-off of $1,219,410
and $73,499 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (Note H)
Goodwill (Note B and C)
Deposits
Total other assets
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note P)
Customer deposits held
Senior notes payable, current portion (Note I)
Note Payable - officer (Note L)
Income tax refund due to officer (Note L)
Convertible debentures, current portion (Note H)
Note payable in connection with subsidiary acquisition (Note B)
Deferred revenue
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities:
Convertible debentures, net of debt discounts (Note H)
Deferred revenue
Deferred lease liability
Total long-term liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note Q)
Minority interest
2006
2005
$
1,644,037 $
-
295,116
291,000
1,306,593
229,333
3,766,079
8,422,079
10,000,000
119,191
-
1,475,806
360,880
20,377,956
2,211,036
582,248
1,628,788
1,041,137
323,667
717,470
3,186,000
564,233
2,621,767
789,099
124,669
664,430
193,847
231,000
2,181,602
-
1,977,768
146,665
4,499,882
-
1,145,911
-
154,216
1,531,127
$
12,516,516 $
23,290,983
$
2,865,144 $
-
-
80,444
291,000
-
900,000
160,125
4,296,713
-
42,019
42,561
84,580
-
-
1,821,872
86,257
100,000
-
-
6,250,000
-
59,020
8,317,149
9,616,521
-
42,317
9,658,838
-
-
Stockholders’ equity (Note J)
Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 56,992,301 and
45,765,171 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively
Additional paid-in-capital
Accumulated deficit
Stockholders’ equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
-
-
56,992
78,502,900
(70,424,669)
8,135,223
12,516,516 $
45,765
48,256,784
(42,987,553)
5,314,996
23,290,983
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-4
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSSES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Product Revenues, net
Rental Revenue, net
Total Revenue
Product
Rental
Total Cost of Sales
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses:
Research and Development (Note A)
Selling, General and Administrative
Consulting Fees (Note J)
Impairment write-down in investment in affiliate (Note G)
Non-Employee Stock Options and Warrants (Note K)
Employee Stock based compensation (Note K)
Depreciation and Amortization
Total Operating Expense
Loss from Operations
Other Income (Expense):
Other Income (Note H)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (Note H)
Interest Income
Interest Expense
Total Other Income (Expenses)
2006
2005
2004
$
3,092,967 $
2,088,361
5,181,328
1,769,727 $
718,596
2,488,323
2,062,399
2,418,260
4,480,659
1,183,574
533,605
1,717,179
477,555
221,097
698,652
459,225
83,634
542,859
700,669
771,144
155,793
1,925,746
14,346,364
-
92,000
277,344
1,080,895
540,906
18,263,255
2,096,104
12,041,661
-
400,000
1,354,219
-
185,928
16,077,912
1,852,309
7,663,369
2,500,000
-
1,180,875
-
71,514
13,268,067
(17,562,586)
(15,306,768)
(13,112,274)
-
(4,626,679)
327,184
(5,594,604)
(9,894,099)
8,600
-
166,070
128,938
( 646,183)
(471,513)
(109,324)
19,614
Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes
(27,456,685)
(15,778,281)
(13,092,660)
Minority interest (Note B)
Provision for Income Tax (Note N)
Net (Loss)
Loss per common share (basic and assuming dilution) (Note O)
19,569
-
-
-
(27,437,116) $
(15,778,281) $
(13,092,660)
(0.54) $
(0.35) $
(0.32)
$
$
Weighted average common shares outstanding
50,823,652
44,743,223
41,384,074
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-5
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Preferred
Shares
Preferred
Stock
Amount
Common
Shares
Common
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Balance at January 1, 2004
Shares issued for employee stock options
exercised at approximately $1.08 per
share
Shares issued in exchange for non-
employee options exercised at $1.00
per share
Shares issued to consultants in exchange
for services rendered at approximately
$3.07 per share
Shares issued for senior note conversion
at $2.10 per share (Note I)
Shares issued in connection with private
placement at $2.00 per share, net of
costs
Shares issued to consultants for warrants
exercised at $2.54 per share
Shares issued to noteholders for warrants
exercised at $1.00 per share
Shares issued to noteholders for cashless
warrants exercised
Shares issued for cashless exercise of
underwriter warrants
Shares issued in exchange for convertible
debentures at $0.50 per share
Shares issued in exchange for convertible
debentures at $0.55 per share
Shares issued in exchange for accrued
interest on convertible debentures
Shares issued to an employee in
exchange for services at approximately
$2.99 per share
Shares issued to consultants in exchange
for consulting fees at $2.50 per share
Founders shares returned and canceled in
connection with January 2002 capital
restructure
Write-off of beneficial conversion
features and warrants attached to
convertible debentures in connection
with conversion of Debenture-1 and
Series B debentures
Stock options and warrants granted to
consultants in exchange for services
rendered
Net loss
Balance at December 31, 2004
- $
- 30,689,522 $ 30,690 $16,474,251 $(14,116,612) $ 2,388,329
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- $
-
540,399
540
582,358
-
582,898
-
328,333
328
328,005
-
328,333
-
63,566
63
196,252
-
196,315
- 1,209,038
1,209 2,537,791
-
2,539,000
- 6,387,600
6,388 12,720,455
- 12,726,843
-
50,000
50
126,950
-
127,000
- 4,000,950
4,001 3,996,949
-
4,000,950
-
-
-
-
-
203,751
204
(204)
165,116
165
(165)
124,000
124
61,876
200,000
200
109,800
42,999
43
23,233
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
62,000
110,000
23,276
-
36,000
36
107,743
-
107,779
- 1,000,000
1,000 2,499,000
-
2,500,000
-
(705,285)
(705)
705
-
-
-
-
-
(134,666)
-
(134,666)
1,180,875
-
-
-
- (13,092,660) (13,092,660)
- 44,335,989 $ 44,336 $40,811,208 $(27,209,272) $ 13,646,272
- 1,180,875
-
-
-
See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements
F-6
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Balance at January 1, 2005
Shares issued for employee stock options
exercised at approximately $1.19 per
share
Shares issued in exchange for non-
employee options exercised at
approximately $2.07 per share
Shares issued to noteholders for warrants
exercised at $1.00 per share
Shares issued to noteholders for cashless
warrants exercised
Shares issued to an employee in exchange
for services at approximately $4.65 per
share
Shares issued to director in exchange for
services rendered at approximately
$4.26 per share
Shares issued to consultants in exchange
for services rendered at approximately
$4.28 per share
Shares issued in exchange for convertible
debentures at $0.55 per share
Shares issued in exchange for interest
expense on convertible debentures
Beneficial conversion feature of
convertible debentures (Note H)
Value of warrants attached to convertible
debentures (Note H)
Stock options and warrants granted to
consultants in exchange for services
rendered
Net loss
Balance at December 31, 2005
Preferred
Shares
Preferred
Stock
Amount
Common
Shares
Common
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
- $
- 44,335,989 $ 44,336 $40,811,208 $(27,209,272) $ 13,646,272
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- $
-
415,989
416
496,077
-
496,493
-
-
-
172,395
172
355,973
321,900
322
321,578
36,150
36
(36)
-
-
-
356,145
321,900
-
-
36,000
36
163,283
-
163,319
-
30,000
30
127,766
-
127,796
-
-
-
-
-
1,968
2
9,000
363,636
364
199,636
51,144
51
28,080
-
-
-
9,002
200,000
28,131
-
-
- 1,479,300
-
1,479,300
- 2,910,700
-
2,910,700
1,354,219
-
-
- (15,778,281) (15,778,281)
-
- 45,765,171 $ 45,765 $48,256,784 $(42,987,553) $ 5,314,996
- 1,354,219
-
-
-
See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements
F-7
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Balance at January 1, 2006
-
- 45,765,171 45,765 48,256,784 (42,987,553)
Preferred
Shares
Preferred
Stock
Amount
Common
Shares
Common
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid in
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
5,314,996
Shares issued for employee stock options
exercised at approximately $1.36 per
share
Shares issued in exchange for non-
employee options exercised at $1.00 per
share
Shares issued in exchange for warrants
exercised at $1.15 per share
Issuance of shares for purchase of
subsidiary (Note B)
Shares issued in exchange for services
rendered at approximately $3.87 per
share
Shares issued in exchange for convertible
debentures, interest expense and penalty
at approximately $2.36 per share (Note
H)
Shares issued for cash in connection with a
private placement, shares issued at $2.50
per share
Value of additional warrants issued in
conjunction with exchange of convertible
debentures (Note H)
Stock-based compensation expense related
to employee stock options (Note K)
Stock options and warrants granted to
consultants in exchange for services
rendered (Note K)
Net Loss
Balance at December 31, 2006
-
- 2,051,399
2,051 2,656,774
-
2,658,826
-
-
-
-
25,837
26
25,811
-
25,837
-
47,750
48
55,090
-
55,138
-
600,000
600 2,699,400
-
2,700,000
-
-
52,420
52
202,974
-
203,026
-
- 6,049,724
6,050 14,249,979
- 14,256,029
-
- 2,400,000
2,400 5,997,600
-
6,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- 3,000,249
-
3,000,249
- 1,080,895
-
1,080,895
-
277,344
-
277,344
-
- (27,437,116) (27,437,116)
- 56,992,301 $ 56,992 $78,502,900 $(70,424,669) $ 8,135,223
See accompanying footnotes to consolidated financial statements
F-8
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Equivalents
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss from operating activities
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operations to cash used in operating
activities:
Minority interest
Amortization and write-off of debt discount - beneficial conversion feature of
convertible debentures (Note H)
Amortization and write-off of debt discount - value of warrants attached to
convertible debentures (Note H)
Amortization and write-off of financing costs
Other income in connection with derivative warrant liabilities (Note H)
Warrants issued prepayment of debt
Common stock issued in exchange for and penalty in connection with early
extinguishment of debt (Note H)
Stock options and warrants issued in exchange for services (Note K)
Common stock issued in exchange for services rendered (Note J)
Common stock issued in exchange for conversion of interest
Common stock issued in exchange for consulting fees (Note J)
Depreciation, including equipment under operating leases
Impairment write-down in investment in Amperion (Note G)
Increase / decrease in:
Accounts receivable, trade and other
Inventory
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Deferred lease liability
Deferred revenue
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, net
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Costs of equipment under operating leases
Sale of equipment under operating lease, net
Purchase of property and equipment, net
Proceeds (Investment) in Restricted Certificate of Deposit (Note A)
Investment in MST (Note B)
Net cash acquired from MST (Note B)
Acquisition costs (Note B)
Investment in Amperion and BPL Global (Note G)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of costs and fees (Note J)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures, net of costs and fees (Note
H)
Repayment of convertible debenture (Note H)
Repayment of senior notes (Note I)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants (Note K)
Proceeds from exercise of employee and non-employee stock options and
warrants (Note K)
Repayments of loans
Repayments of capital leases
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash and Equivalents
2006
2005
2004
$
(27,437,116) $
(15,778,281) $
(13,092,660)
(19,569)
-
1,390,137
138,406
-
21,888
10,152
-
-
-
-
1,180,875
304,094
23,276
2,500,000
143,358
-
(4,950)
(1,265,202)
(23,150)
30,911
-
587,848
(9,583,560)
(491,776)
-
(514,903)
-
198,805
73,499
(8,600)
-
-
1,354,219
300,117
28,131
-
430,104
400,000
(56,044)
397,912
(313,956)
11,406
59,020
679,230
(12,086,032)
(458,271)
-
(336,448)
(10,000,000)
(131,000)
(10,925,719)
(500,000)
(1,506,679)
-
12,726,843
18,780,590
(10,000)
(350,000)
321,900
852,638
-
-
19,595,128
(3,416,623)
-
-
-
4,127,950
911,230
-
(15,000)
17,751,023
6,660,784
2,743,342
1,145,911
-
3,000,249
2,006,029
1,358,239
203,026
-
-
980,470
92,000
(143,013)
169,213
405,952
245
68,801
64,555
(13,971,529)
(1,939,759)
350,571
(734,888)
10,000,000
(900,000)
59,384
(117,822)
(44)
6,717,442
6,000,000
-
(7,750,000)
(100,000)
55,138
2,684,663
(413,756)
-
476,045
(6,778,042)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
8,422,079
1,644,037 $
11,838,702
8,422,079 $
5,177,918
11,838,702
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-9
TELKONET, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash transactions:
Cash paid during the period for interest
Income taxes paid
Non-cash transactions:
Issuance of stock options and warrants in exchange for services rendered
(Note K)
Common stock issued for services rendered (Note J)
Common stock issued in exchange for interest (Note J)
Common stock issued in exchange for consulting services (Note J)
Note payable under subsidiary acquisition (Note B)
Common stock issued in exchange for interest expense and penalty in
connection with early extinguishment of debt (Note H)
Issuance of shares for purchase of subsidiary
Common stock issued in exchange for Senior Note (Note I and K)
Common stock issued in exchange for conversion of convertible debenture
(Note H and K)
Write-off of beneficial conversion feature for conversion of debenture
Write-off of value of warrants attached to debenture in connection with
conversion
Impairment write-down in investment in affiliate (Note G)
Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debentures (Note H)
Value of warrants attached to convertible debentures (Note H)
Acquisition of MST (Note B):
Assets acquired
Goodwill (including purchase price contingency)
Minority Interest
Liabilities assumed
Common stock issued
Notes payable issued
Purchase price contingency
Direct acquisition costs
Cash paid for acquisition
2006
2005
2004
$
990,846 $
-
40,645 $
-
100,608
-
1,358,239
203,026
-
-
900,000
2,006,030
2,700,000
-
12,250,000
-
-
92,000
-
-
4,120,600
6,477,767
(19,569)
(1,460,976)
(2,700,000)
(900,000)
(4,500,000)
(117,822)
900,000
1,354,219
300,117
28,131
-
-
-
-
-
200,000
-
-
400,000
1,479,300
2,910,700
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,180,875
304,094
23,276
2,500,000
-
-
-
2,539,000
172,000
134,135
531
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
F-10
TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements
follows.
Business and Basis of Presentation
Telkonet, Inc. (the "Company"), formerly Comstock Coal Company, Inc., was formed on November 3, 1999 under the laws of the state
of Utah. The Company was a “development stage enterprise” (as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7) until
December 31, 2003. The Company is engaged in the business of developing, producing and marketing proprietary equipment enabling
the transmission of voice and data over electric utility lines.
In January 2006, following the acquisition of Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST) (Note B), the Company began offering complete
sales, installation, and service of VSAT and business television networks, and became a full-service national Internet Service Provider
(ISP). The MST solution offers a complete “Quad-play” solution to subscribers of HDTV, VoIP telephony, NuVision Broadband
Internet access and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access, to commercial multi-dwelling units and hotels.
T h e consolidated financial statements
the Company and i t s wholly-owned subsidiary, Telkonet
Communications, Inc. and 90% owned subsidiary Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST). Significant intercompany transactions have
been eliminated in consolidation.
the accounts of
include
Investments in entities over which the Company has significant influence, typically those entities that are 20 to 50 percent owned by the
Company, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, whereby the investment is carried at cost of acquisition, plus the
Company’s equity in undistributed earnings or losses since acquisition.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments and related items, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of cash
and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash and temporary cash investments with credit quality institutions. At times, such
investments may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $60,000 and $30,000 at December
31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity date
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Certificate of Deposit
In the year ended December 31, 2006, restricted cash was drawn down to zero upon in conjunction with the settlement agreements with
the lenders of its Convertible Senior Notes (Note H ). The restricted cash at December 31, 2005 consisted of a $10,000,000 certificate of
deposit pledged as collateral for an irrevocable letter of credit agreement. The letter of credit agreement automatically renewed annually
as required in the Convertible Senior Notes loan covenant. The certificate of deposit provided for approximately 4% interest payable at
maturity.
Liquidity
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred net loss of $27,437,116, $15,778,281 and
$13,092,660 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Net loss included $5,658,986, $338,620 and $0 of
non-cash interest and financing expense in connection with the convertible debentures, $4,626,769, $0 and $0 of non-cash expense in
connection with the early extinguishment of debt, and $1,358,239, $1,354,219 and $1,180,875 of non-cash compensation to employees
and non-employees in connection with stock options granted and vested and $0, $0 and $2,500,000 of common stock issued in exchange
for consulting services for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company's current liabilities, on a
consolidated basis, exceeded its current assets by $530,634 as of December 31, 2006.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. The estimated useful life ranges from 3 to 10 years.
Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144). The Statement requires that long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Events relating to recoverability may include
significant unfavorable changes in business conditions, recurring losses, or a forecasted inability to achieve break-even operating results
over an extended period. The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets based upon forecasted discounted cash flows.
Should an impairment in value be indicated, the carrying value of intangible assets will be adjusted, based on estimates o f future
discounted cash flows resulting from the use and ultimate disposition of the asset. SFAS No. 144 also requires assets to be disposed of
be reported at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less costs to sell. The company has determined that its investment in
Amperion Inc. has been impaired based upon forecasted discounted cash flow and has written off $92,000 a n d $400,000, of its
investment based on management assessment during the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. (Note G).
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of Gateways, Extenders, iBridges and Couplers which are the significant components of the Telkonet
solution. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method. (Note D).
Income Taxes
The Company has implemented the provisions on Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes" (SFAS 109). SFAS 109 requires that income tax accounts be computed using the liability method. Deferred taxes are determined
based upon the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities
given the provisions of currently enacted tax laws.
Net Loss Per Common Share
The Company computes earnings per share under Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" (SFAS 128). Net loss
per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common
stock equivalents outstanding during the year. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon conversion of
convertible notes and the exercise of the Company's stock options and warrants (calculated using the treasury stock method). During
2006, 2005 and 2004, common stock equivalents are not considered in the calculation of the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding because they would be anti-dilutive, thereby decreasing the net loss per common share.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Revenue Recognition
For revenue from product sales, the Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue
Recognition (“SAB104”), which superceded Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements
(“SAB101”). SAB 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred; (3) the selling price is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured.
Determination of criteria (3) and (4) are based on management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the selling prices of the
products delivered and the collectibility of those amounts. Provisions for discounts and rebates to customers, estimated returns and
allowances, and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. The Company defers any revenue
for which the product has not been delivered or is subject to refund until such time that the Company and the customer jointly determine
that the product has been delivered or no refund will be required. SAB 104 incorporates Emerging Issues Task Force 00-21 (“EITF 00-
21”), Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. EITF 00-21 addresses accounting for arrangements that may involve the delivery or
performance of multiple products, services and/or rights to use assets.
For equipment under lease, revenue is recognized over the lease term for operating lease and rental contracts. All of the Company’s
leases are accounted for as operating leases. At the inception of the lease, no lease revenue is recognized and the leased equipment and
installation costs are capitalized and appear on the balance sheet as “Equipment Under Operating Leases.” The capitalized cost of this
equipment is depreciated from two to three years, on a straight-line basis down to the Company’s original estimate of the projected value
of the equipment at the end of the scheduled lease term. Monthly lease payments are recognized as rental income. The Company has
sold a portion of its lease portfolio in December 2005 and substantially all the remaining portfolio during 2006. The related equipment
was charged to cost of sales commensurate with the associated revenue recognition (Note F).
MST accounts for the revenue, costs and expense related to residential cable services as the related services are performed in accordance
with SFAS No. 51, Financial Reporting by Cable Television Companies. Installation revenue for residential cable services is recognized
to the extent of direct selling costs incurred. Direct selling costs have exceeded installation revenue in all reported periods. Generally,
credit risk is managed by disconnecting services to customers who are delinquent.
Guarantees and Product Warranties
FASB Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”), requires that upon issuance of a guarantee, the guarantor must disclose and recognize a liability for
the fair value of the obligation it assumes under that guarantee.
The Company’s guarantees were issued subject to the recognition and disclosure requirements of FIN 45 as of December 31, 2006 and
2005. The Company records a liability for potential warranty claims. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the historical
ratio of claims to sales, the historical length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim, new product introductions and other
factors. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for a period of one year. In the event the Company determines that its
current or future product repair and replacement costs exceed its estimates, an adjustment to these reserves would be charged to earnings
in the period such determination is made. During the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company experienced approximately
three percent of units returned. As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded warranty liabilities in the amount of $47,300
and $24,000, respectively, using this experience factor. Prior to the fiscal year of 2005, the Company had not established historical ratio
of claims, and the cost of replacing defective products and product returns were immaterial and within management's expectations,
accordingly there were no warranties provided with the purchase of the Company's products during the year ended December 31, 2004.
Advertising
The Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expenses incurred. The Company incurred $663,323, $657,794,
and $499,874 in advertising costs during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Research and Development
The Company accounts for research and development costs in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 2 ("SFAS 2"), "Accounting for Research and Development Costs.” Under SFAS 2, all research and
development costs must be charged to expense a s incurred. Accordingly, internal research and development costs are expensed as
incurred. Third-party research and developments costs are expensed when the contracted work has been performed or as milestone
results have been achieved. Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present a n d future products are
expensed in the period incurred. Total expenditures on research and product development for 2006, 2005 and 2004 were $1,925,746,
$2,096,104, and $1,852,309, respectively.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Comprehensive Income
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive Income," establishes standards for
reporting and displaying of comprehensive income, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income is defined to
include all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Among other disclosures,
SFAS 130 requires that all items that are required to be recognized under current accounting standards as components of comprehensive
income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other financial statements. The Company does
not have any items of comprehensive income in any of the periods presented.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made in prior year's financial statements to conform to classifications used in the current year.
Stock Based Compensation
O n January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based
Payment,” (“SFAS 123(R)”) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment
awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options based on estimated fair values. SFAS 123(R) supersedes the
Company’s previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”
(“APB 25”) for periods beginning in fiscal 2006. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB 107”) relating to SFAS 123(R). The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS
123(R).
The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective transition method, which requires the application of the accounting
standard as of January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of
and for the year ended December 31, 2006 reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition
method, the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the
impact of SFAS 123(R). Stock-based compensation expense recognized under SFAS 123(R) for the year ended December 31, 2006 was
$1,080,895, net of tax effect.
SFAS 123(R) requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing
model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service
periods in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for
stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25 as allowed under Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Under the intrinsic value
method, no stock-based compensation expense had been recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations because
the exercise price of the Company’s stock options granted to employees and directors approximated or exceeded the fair market value of
the underlying stock at the date of grant.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that
is ultimately expected to vest during the period. Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s Consolidated
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 included compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted
prior to, but not yet vested as of December 31, 2005 based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma
provisions of SFAS 123 and compensation expense for the share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005 based
on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). SFAS 123(R) requires forfeitures to be
estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. In the
Company’s pro forma information required under SFAS 123 for the periods prior to fiscal 2006, the Company accounted for forfeitures
as they occurred.
Upon adoption of SFAS 123(R), the Company is using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as its method of valuation for share-
based awards granted beginning in fiscal 2006, which was also previously used for the Company’s pro forma information required under
SFAS 123. The Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing
model is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables.
These variables include, but are not limited to the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and certain
other market variables such as the risk free interest rate.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The following table shows the effect on net earnings and earnings per share had compensation cost been recognized based upon the
estimated fair value on the grant date of stock options for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, in accordance with SFAS 123,
as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure."
Net loss - as reported
Deduct: stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Net loss - pro forma
Net loss per common share — basic (and assuming dilution):
As reported
Deduct: stock-based compensation expense, net of tax
Pro forma
2005
2004
(15,778,281) $
(2,440,097)
(13,092,660)
(7,830,385)
(18,218,378) $
(20,923,045)
(0.35) $
(0.06)
(0.32)
(0.19)
(0.41) $
(0.51)
$
$
$
$
Disclosure for the year ended December 31, 2006 is not presented because the amounts are recognized in the consolidated financial
statements. The fair value for stock awards was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the
following weighted average assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
Significant assumptions (weighted-average):
Risk-free interest rate at grant date
Expected stock price volatility
Expected dividend payout
Expected option life (in years)
2005
2004
4.5%
71%
-
5.0
1.35%
76%
-
5.0
The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar
awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. For 2006 and
prior years, expected stock price volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock for the related vesting periods.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, expected stock price volatility was estimated using only historical volatility. The risk-free interest
rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury constant maturity securities with an equivalent remaining term. The
Company has not paid dividends in the past and does not plan to pay any dividends in the near future.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting
restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions,
particularly for the expected term and expected stock price volatility. The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate. Because Company stock options do not trade on a secondary exchange, employees do not derive a benefit from holding stock
options unless there is an increase, above the grant price, in the market price of the Company’s stock. Such an increase in stock price
would benefit all shareholders commensurately.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE A-SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Segment Information
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
("SFAS 131") establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires
selected information for those segments to be presented in interim financial reports issued to stockholders. SFAS 131 also establishes
standards for related disclosures about products and services and geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of
an enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or
decision-making group, in making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. The information disclosed herein
materially represents all of the financial information related to the Company's principal operating segment.
New Accounting Pronouncements
O n February 16, 2006 the FASB issued SFAS 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Instruments,” which amends SFAS 133,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SFAS 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial
Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” SFAS 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to be accounted for
as a whole (eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host) if the holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a
fair value basis. SFAS 155 also clarifies and amends certain other provisions of SFAS 133 and SFAS 140. This statement is effective
for all financial instruments acquired or issued in fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect its
adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140”
(“SFAS No. 156”) in March 2006. SFAS No. 156 requires a company to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it
undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset. A company would recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability initially at fair
value. A company will then be permitted to choose to subsequently recognize servicing assets and liabilities using the amortization
method or fair value measurement method. SFAS No. 156 is effective for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006. The
Company does not expect its adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an Interpretation of
FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN No. 48”). FIN No. 48 clarifies what criteria must be met prior to recognition of the financial
statement benefit of a position taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 will require companies to include additional qualitative and
quantitative disclosures within their financial statements. The disclosures will include potential tax benefits from positions taken for
tax return purposes that have not been recognized for financial reporting purposes and a tabular presentation of significant changes
during each period. The disclosures will also include a discussion of the nature of uncertainties, factors which could cause a change,
and an estimated range of reasonably possible changes in tax uncertainties. FIN No. 48 will also require a company to recognize a
financial statement benefit for a position taken for tax return purposes when it will be more-likely-than-not that the position will be
sustained. FIN No. 48 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
On September 15, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 addresses
how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition and disclosure purposes
under generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 157 will require the fair value of an asset or liability to be based on a market
based measure which will reflect the credit risk of the company. SFAS No. 157 will also require expanded disclosure requirements
which will include the methods and assumptions used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measures on earnings.
SFAS No. 157 will be applied prospectively and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and to interim
periods within those fiscal years.
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Statement No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined
Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans” (“SFAS 158”). SFAS 158 requires the Company to record the funded status of its
defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans in its financial statements. The Company is required to record an asset in its
financial statements if a plan is overfunded or record a liability in its financial statements if a plan is underfunded with a corresponding
offset to shareholders’ equity. Previously unrecognized assets and liabilities are recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity in
accumulated other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. SFAS 158 also requires the Company to measure the value
of its assets and liabilities as of the end of its fiscal year ending after December 15, 2008. The Company has implemented SFAS 158
using the required prospective method. The recognition provisions of SFAS 158 are effective for the fiscal year ending after
December 15, 2006. The Company does not expect its adoption of this new standard to have a material impact on its financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2006, the FASB issued FSP EITF 00-19-2, Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements (" FSP 00-19-2") which
addresses accounting for registration payment arrangements. FSP 00-19- 2 specifies that the contingent obligation to make future
payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or
included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured in accordance
with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. FSP 00-19-2 further clarifies that a financial instrument subject to a
registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with other applicable generally accepted accounting
principles without regard to the contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration payment arrangement. For
registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to the issuance
of EITF 00-19-2, this guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and
interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not yet determined the impact that the adoption of FSP 00-19-2 will have
on its financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” SFAS 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments, and certain other items, at fair value. SFAS 159 applies to reporting
periods beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of SFAS 159 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s
financial condition or results of operations.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE B - ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY
Acquisition of Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc.
On January 31, 2006, the Company acquired a 90% interest in Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. (“MST”) from Frank Matarazzo,
the sole stockholder of MST, in exchange for $1.8 million in cash and 1.6 million unregistered shares of the Company’s common stock
for an aggregate purchase price of $9,000,000. The purchase price of $9,000,000 was increased by $117,822 for direct costs related to
the acquisition. These direct costs included legal, accounting and other professional fees. The cash portion of the purchase price was
paid in two installments, $900,000 at closing and $900,000 in February 2007. The stock portion is payable from shares held in escrow,
400,000 shares at closing and the remaining 1,200,000 “purchase price contingency” shares issued based on the achievement of 3,300
“Triple Play” subscribers over a three year period. In the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 200,000 shares of the
purchase price contingency valued at $900,000 as an adjustment to Goodwill.
The purchase price contingency shares are price protected for the benefit of the former owner of MST. In the event the Company’s
common stock price is below $4.50 per share upon issuance of the shares from escrow, a pro rata adjustment in the number of shares
will be required to support the aggregate consideration of $5.4 million. The price protection provision provides a cash benefit to the
former owner of MST if the as-defined market price of the Company’s common stock is less than $4.50 per share at the time of
issuance from the escrow. The issuance of additional shares or distribution of other consideration upon resolution of the contingency
based on the Company’s common stock prices will not affect the cost of the acquisition. When the contingency is resolved or settled,
and additional consideration is distributable, the Company will record the current fair value of the additional consideration and the
amount previously recorded for the common stock issued will be simultaneously reduced to the lower current value of the Company’s
common stock.
MST is a communications technology company that offers complete sales, installation, and service of Very Small Aperture Terminal
(VSAT) and business television networks, and is a full-service national Internet Service Provider (ISP). Management believes that the
MST acquisition will enable Telkonet to provide a complete “Quad-play” solution to subscribers of HDTV, VoIP telephony, NuVision
Broadband Internet access and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access, to commercial multi-dwelling units and hotels.
The acquisition of MST was accounted for using the purchase method in accordance with SFAS 141, “Business Combinations.” The
value of the Company’s common stock issued as a part of the acquisition was determined based on the average price of the Company's
common stock for several days before and after the acquisition of MST. The results of operations for MST have been included in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations since the date of acquisition. The components of the purchase price were as follows:
Common stock
Cash (including note payable)
Direct acquisition costs
Purchase price
Minority interest
Total
$
$
As Reported
Including
Purchase Price
Contingency (*)
7,200,000
1,800,000
117,822
9,117,822
19,569
9,137,391
2,700,000 $
1,800,000
117,822
4,617,822
19,569
4,637,391 $
In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141, Business Combinations, the total purchase price was allocated to
the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair value of the assets acquired was based on management’s
best estimates. The purchase price was allocated to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE B - ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARY (continued)
As Reported
Cash and other current assets
Equipment and other assets
Subscriber lists
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Subtotal
Current liabilities
Total
$
$
Including
Purchase Price
Contingency (*)
346,548
1,310,125
2,463,927
6,477,767
10,598,367
1,460,976
9,137,391
346,548 $
1,310,125
2,463,927
1,977,767
6,098,367
1,460,976
4,637,391 $
(*) At the date of the acquisition, the effect of the “purchase price contingency” shares valued at approximately $5.4 million had not
been recorded in accordance with FAS 141. In the second quarter of 2006, the Company issued 200,000 shares of the purchase price
contingency valued at $900,000 as an adjustment t o Goodwill. The remaining shares, when issued, will reflect an adjustment to
Goodwill and Other Intangibles.
Goodwill and other intangible assets represent the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible assets acquired.
The Company engaged an independent firm to assist in allocating the excess purchase price to the intangible assets and goodwill as
appropriate. In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill is not amortized and will be tested for impairment at least annually. The
subscriber list was independently valued at $2,463,927 with an estimated useful life of eight years.
The following unaudited condensed combined pro forma results of operations reflect the pro forma combination of the Telkonet and
MST businesses as if the combination had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented compared with the actual results of
operations of Telkonet for the same period. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined results of operations do not purport to
represent what the companies’ combined results of operations would have been if such transaction had occurred at the beginning of the
periods presented, and are not necessarily indicative of Telkonet’s future results.
Product revenue
Recurring revenue
Net (loss)
Basic (loss) per share
Diluted (loss) per share
Year Ended
December 31,
Proforma
2006
3,128,120 $
2,188,329
5,316,449
Proforma
2005
2,393,010
1,918,200
4,311,210
(27,578,779) $
(0.54) $
(0.54) $
(11,685,089)
(0.26)
(0.26)
$
$
$
$
The acquisition of MST resulted in the valuation by an independent appraiser of MST’s subscriber lists as intangible assets. The MST
subscriber list was determined to have an eight-year life. This intangible was amortized using that life, and amortization from the date
of the acquisition through December 31, 2006, was taken as a charge against income in the consolidated statement of operations. In
accordance with SFAS 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the intangible asset subject to amortization was reviewed
for impairment at December 31, 2006. Goodwill of $1,977,768, excluding the remaining purchase price contingency, represented the excess
of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired.
At December 31, 2006, the Company performed an impairment test on the goodwill and intangibles acquired, it was determined that
there were no changes in the carrying value of goodwill and intangibles acquired.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE C - INTANGIBLE ASSETS ACQUIRED
Total identifiable intangible assets acquired and their carrying value at December 31, 2006 are:
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Residual
Value
Amortized Identifiable tangible Assets:
Subscriber lists
$ 2,463,927
(282,325)
2,181,602 $
Total Amortized Identifiable Intangible Assets
Unamortized Identifiable Intangible Assets:
Total
$ 2,463,927
None
$ 2,463,927
(282,325)
2,181,602 $
(282,325)
2,181,602 $
Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(Years)
8.0
-
-
-
Total amortization expense charged to operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $282,325. Estimated amortization
expense as of December 31, 2006 is as follows:
Fiscal
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012 and after
Total
307,991
307,991
307,991
307,991
307,991
641,647
2,181,602
NOTE D - INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories primarily consist of
Gateways, Extenders, iBridges and Couplers which are the significant components of the Telkonet solution. Components of
inventories as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
Raw Materials
Finished Goods
2006
2005
516,604 $
789,989
1,306,593 $
598,335
877,471
1,475,806
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE E - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The Company’s property and equipment at December 31, 2006 and 2005 consists of the following:
Development Test Equipment
Computer Software
Leasehold Improvements
Office Equipment
Office Fixtures and Furniture
Total
Accumulated Depreciation
2006
2005
$
$
184,575 $
151,986
394,871
1,137,942
341,662
2,211,036
(582,248)
1,628,788 $
96,967
142,894
209,911
360,527
230,838
1,041,137
(323,667)
717,470
Depreciation expense included as a charge to income was $258,581, $185,928, and $71,514 for the years ended December 31, 2006,
2005 and 2004, respectively.
NOTE F - EQUIPMENT UNDER OPERATING LEASES
Equipment leased to customers under operating leases is recorded at cost and is depreciated on the straight line basis to its estimated
residual value. Estimated useful lives are two to ten years. Equipment under operating leases at December 31, 2006 and 2005 consist of
the following:
Telecommunications and related equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation
Capitalized equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Less: estimated reserve for residual values
Capitalized equipment under operating leases, net
$
2006
3,186,000 $
(564,233)
2,697,517
-
2,621,767
2005
789,099
(124,669)
664,430
--
664,430
In the year end December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company consummated a non-recourse sale of certain rental contract agreements
and the related capitalized equipment which were accounted for as operating leases with Hospitality Leasing Corporation. The
remaining rental income payments of the contracts were valued at approximately $1,209,000 and $732,000 including the customer
support component of approximately $370,000 and $205,000 which the Company will retain and continue to receive monthly customer
support payments over the remaining average unexpired lease term of 36 and 26 months, respectively. In the year ending December 31,
2006 and 2005, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $683,000 and $439,000 for the sale, calculated based on the
present value of total unpaid rental payments, and expensed the associated capitalized equipment cost, net of depreciation, of
approximately $340,000 and $267,000, and expensed associated taxes of approximately $64,000 and $40,000, respectively.
The following is a schedule by years of minimum future rentals on non-cancellable operating leases as of December 31, 2006:
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
615,395
488,400
402,291
328,975
289,224
2,124,285
$
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE G - LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
Amperion, Inc.
On November 30, 2004, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Amperion, Inc. ("Amperion"), a
privately held company. Amperion is engaged in the business of developing networking hardware and software that enables the
delivery of high-speed broadband data over medium-voltage power lines. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company invested $500,000
in Amperion in exchange for 11,013,215 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for an equity interest of approximately 0.8%. The
Company has the right to appoint one person to Amperion’s seven-person board of directors. The Company accounted for this
investment under the cost method, as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and
financial policies of the investee.
It is the policy of the Company to regularly review the assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in
assessing the carrying values of the investment. The Company identifies and records impairment losses on investments when events
and circumstances indicate that such decline in fair value is other than temporary. Such indicators include, but are not limited to,
limited capital resources, limited prospects of receiving additional financing, and limited prospects for liquidity of the related
securities. The Company determined that its investment in Amperion was impaired based upon forecasted discounted cash flow.
Accordingly, the Company wrote-off $92,000 and $400,000 of the carrying value of its investment through a charge to operations
during the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The remaining value of the Company’s investment in Amperion is
$8,000 and $100,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and this amount represents the current fair value.
BPL Global, Ltd.
On February 4, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an investment in BPL Global, Ltd. (“BPL Global”), a privately held
company. The Company funded an aggregate of $131,000 as of December 31, 2005 and additional $44 during the year of 2006. This
investment represents an equity interest of approximately 4.67% at December 31, 2006. BPL Global is engaged in the business of
developing broadband services via power lines through joint ventures in the United States, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
The Company accounted for this investment under the cost method, as the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant
influence over operating and financial policies of the investee. The Company reviewed the assumptions underlying the operating
performance and cash flow forecasts in assessing the carrying values of the investment. The fair value of the Company's investment in
BPL Global, Ltd. amounted $131,044 and $131,000 as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Interactivewifi.com, LLC
MST maintains an investment in Interactivewifi.com, LLC a privately held company. This investment represents an equity interest of
approximately 50% at December 31, 2006. Interactivewifi.com is engaged in providing internet and related services to customers
throughout metropolitan New York, including the Nuvisions internet services. MST accounted for this investment under the cost
method, a s MST does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of the investee.
Telkonet reviewed the assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in assessing the carrying values of
the investment. The fair value of MST’s investment in Interactivewifi.com amounted to approximately $53,000 as of December 31,
2006.
NOTE H - CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE
A summary of convertible promissory notes payable at December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
Convertible Senior Notes payable (“Convertible Senior Notes”), accrue interest at 7.25% per
annum and provide for equal monthly principal installments beginning March 1, 2006.
Maturity date is in October 2008. Noteholder has the option to convert unpaid note principal
together with accrued and unpaid interest to the Company’s common stock at a rate of $5.00
per share at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company paid down
$7,750,000 of principal in cash and a total of $12,250,000 o f principal was converted to
common stock of the Company.
Debt Discount - beneficial conversion feature, net of accumulated amortization and write-off
of $1,479,300 and $89,163 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
D e b t Discount - value attributable to warrants attached to notes, net of accumulated
amortization and write-off of $ 2,919,300 and $175,958 a t December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively.
Total
2006
2005
- $
20,000,000
-
(1,390,137)
-
- $
(2,743,342)
15,866,521
Less: current portion
-
- $
(6,250,000)
9,616,521
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE H - CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE (Continued)
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued convertible senior notes (the "Convertible Senior Notes") having an
aggregate principal value of $20 million to sophisticated investors in exchange for $20,000,000, exclusive of $1,219,410 in placement
costs and fees. The Convertible Senior Notes accrue interest at 7.25% per annum and call for monthly principal installments beginning
March 1, 2006. The maturity date is 3 years from the date of issuance of the notes. At any time or times, the Noteholders shall be
entitled to convert any portion of the outstanding and unpaid note amount into fully paid and nonassessable shares of the Company’s
common Shares at $5 per share. At any time at the option of the Company, the principal payments may be paid either in cash or in
common stock at the lower of $5 or 92.5% of the average recent market price. At any time after six months should the stock trade at or
above $8.75 for 20 of 30 consecutive trading days, the Company can cause a mandatory redemption and conversion to shares at $5 per
share. At any time, the Company can pre-pay the notes with cash or common stock. Should the Company pre-pay the Notes other than
by mandatory conversion, the Company must issue additional warrants to the Noteholders covering 65% of the amount pre-paid at a
strike price of $5 per share. In addition to standard financial covenants, the Company has agreed to maintain a letter of credit in favor
of the Noteholders equal to $10 million (Note A). Once the principal amount of the note declines below $15 million, the balance is
reduced by $.50 for every $1 amortized. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 98-5, Accounting for Convertible
Securities with a Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios ("EITF 98-5"), the Company
recognized an imbedded beneficial conversion feature present in the notes. The Company allocated a portion of the proceeds equal to
the intrinsic value of that feature to additional paid in capital. The Company recognized and measured an aggregate of $1,479,300 of
the proceeds, which is equal to the intrinsic value of the imbedded beneficial conversion feature, to additional paid in capital and a
discount against the Notes issued during the year ended December 31, 2005. The debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion
feature is amortized over the Notes maturity period (three years) as interest expense.
In connection with the placement of the Notes in October 2005, the Company has also agreed to issue to the Noteholders one million
warrants to purchase company common stock exercisable for five years at $5 per share. The Company recognized the value
attributable to the warrants in the amount of $2,919,300 to a derivative liability due to the possibility of the Company having to make a
cash settlement, including penalties, in the event the Company failed to register the shares underlying the warrants under the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, within 90 days after the closing of the transaction. The Company accounted for this warrant derivative in
accordance with EITF 00-19 Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own
Stock. The warrants were included as a liability and valued at fair market value until the Company met the criteria under EITF 00-19
for permanent equity. A registration statement covering shares issuable to the Noteholders upon conversion, amortization and/or
redemption of the Convertible Senior Notes and upon exercise of the warrants was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on Form S-3 on November 23, 2005 and was declared effective on December 13, 2005. The warrant derivative liability was valued at
the issuance date of the Notes in the amount of $2,919,300 and then revalued at $2,910,700 on December 13, 2005 upon effectiveness
of the Form S-3. The Company charged $8,600 to Other Income and the derivative warrant liability was reclassified to additional paid
in capital at December 13, 2005. The Company valued the warrants in accordance with EITF 00-27 using the Black-Scholes pricing
model and the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free interest rate of 4.00%, a dividend yield of 0%,
and volatility of 76%. The $2,919,300 of debt discount attributed to the value of the warrants issued is amortized over the Notes
maturity period (three years) as interest expense.
Principal Payments of Debt
For the period of January 1, 2006 through August 14, 2006, the Company paid down principal of $1,250,000 in cash and issued an
aggregate of 4,226,246 shares of common stock in connection with the conversion of $10,821,686 aggregate principal amount of the
Senior Convertible Notes. Pursuant to the note agreement, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,081,820 shares of common stock
to the Noteholders, at a strike price of $5.00 per share, which represented 65% of the $8,321,686 accelerated principal at a strike price of
$5 per share. The Company valued the warrants at $1,906,089 using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions:
contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free interest rate of 5.00%, a dividend yield of 0%, and volatility of 65%. The warrants
issues are subject to an anti-dilution protection in conjunction with the issuance of certain equity securities. The Company has warrants
due the Noteholders as a result of the anti-dilution impact from a $6,000,000 private placement in September 2006 (Note J). The
Company has accounted for the additional 53,578 warrants issued, valued at $79,226, a s interest expense during the year ended
December 31, 2006.
For the period of January 1, 2006 through August 14, 2006, the Company amortized the debt discount to the beneficial conversion
feature and value of the attached warrants, and recorded non-cash interest expense in the amount of $251,759 a n d $500,353,
respectively. The Company also wrote-off the unamortized debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion feature and the value
of the attached warrants in the amount of $708,338 and $1,397,857, respectively, in connection with paydown and conversion of the
note.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE H - CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES PAYABLE (Comtinued)
Early Extinguishment of Debt
O n August 14, 2006, the Company executed separate settlement agreements with the lenders of its Convertible Senior Notes.
Pursuant to the settlement agreements the Company paid to the lenders on August 15, 2006 in the aggregate $9,910,392 plus accrued
but unpaid interest of $23,951 and certain premiums specified in the Notes in satisfaction of the amounts then outstanding under the
Notes. Of the amount to be paid to the lenders under the Notes, $6,500,000 was paid in cash through a drawdown on a letter of credit
previously pledged as collateral for the Company’s obligations under the Notes. The remaining note balance of $1,428,314 and a
Redemption Premium of $1,982,078, calculated as 25% of remaining principal, was paid to the lenders in shares of Company’s
common stock valued at the lower of $5.00 per share and 92.5% of the arithmetic average of the weighted average price of the
Company’s common stock on the American stock exchange for the twenty trading days beginning on August 16, 2006. The Company
also issued 862,452 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the exercise price of $2.58 per share (92.5% of
the average trading price as described above). The Company valued the warrants at $1,014,934 using the Black-Scholes pricing
model and the following assumptions: contractual terms of 5 years, an average risk free interest rate of 5.00%, a dividend yield of 0%,
and volatility of 65%. The Company has accounted for the Redemption Premium and the additional warrants issued as non-cash early
extinguishment of debt expense during the year ended December 31, 2006. Registration statements covering the shares underlying
the warrants, were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-3 on September 29, 2006 and October 13, 2006 and
were declared effective on October 16, 2006 and October 24, 2006, respectively. As of December 31, 2006, the Company included
the warrant derivatives as equity since the criteria under EITF 00-19 for permanent equity was achieved in a nominal period of time
subsequent to year end.
As a result of the execution of the settlement agreements and the payments required thereby, the Company fully believes it repaid and
satisfied all of its obligations under the Notes. The Company also agreed to pay the expenses of the lenders incurred in connection
with the negotiation and execution of the settlement agreements. The settlement agreements were negotiated following the allegation
by one of the lenders that the Company’s failure to meet the minimum revenue test for the period ending June 30, 2006 as specified
on the Notes constituted an event of default under the Notes, which allegation the Company disputed.
The Settlement Agreement provides that the number of shares issued to the Noteholders shall be adjusted based upon the arithmetic
average of the weighted average price of the Company’s common stock on the American Stock Exchange for the twenty trading days
immediately following the settlement date. The Company has concluded that, based upon the weighted average of the Company's
common stock between August 16, 2006 and September 13, 2006, the Company is entitled to a refund from the two Noteholders.
One of the Noteholders has informed the Company that it does not believe such a refund is required. As a result, the Company has
declined to deliver to the Noteholders certain stock purchase warrants issued to them pursuant to the Settlement Agreement pending
resolution of this disagreement. The Noteholder has alleged that the Company has failed to satisfy its obligations under the Settlement
Agreement by failing to deliver the warrants. In addition, the Noteholder maintains that the Company has breached certain provisions
of the Registration Rights Agreement and, as a result of such breach, such Noteholder claims that it is entitled to receive liquidated
damages from the Company.
In conjunction with the settlement agreement, the Company recorded $4,626,679 of loss from early extinguishment of debt, which
consists of $1,982,078 redemption premium paid with the Company’s common stock, $1,014,934 of additional warrants issued to the
lenders, write-off of the remaining unamortized debt discount attributed to the beneficial conversion feature and the value of the
attached warrants in the amount of $430,040 and $845,143, respectively, and write-off the remaining unamortized financing costs of
$354,484.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE I - SENIOR NOTES PAYABLE
In the second quarter of 2003, the Company issued Senior Notes to Company officers, shareholders, and sophisticated investors in
exchange for $5,000,000, exclusive of placement costs and fees. The Senior Notes are denominated in units o f $100,000, accrue
interest at 8% per annum and are due three years from the date of issuance with the latest maturity date of June 2006. Attached to
each Senior Note are warrants to purchase 125,000 shares of common stock. The warrants have a three-year contractual life and are
exercisable immediately after the issuance of the Senior Note at exercise price of $1.00 per share. The Senior Notes are secured by a
first priority security interest in all intellectual property assets of the Company. The Company plans to use the Senior Note proceeds
for expansion of sales, marketing and strategic partnership programs, building required infrastructure and for working capital.
In September 2003, certain Senior noteholders elected to surrender their Senior Notes as consideration for the exercise of warrants to
purchase shares of common stock of the Company. The Company issued an aggregate of 2,011,000 restricted shares of common
stock for warrants exercised at $1.00 per share, in exchange for $2,011,000 of Senior Notes.
In January 2004, certain noteholders requested conversion of their senior notes into Company restricted shares of common stock. The
Company’s Board of Directors approved this request by amending the terms of the Senior Note for a limited time. The Company
immediately notified all of the outstanding Senior Noteholders of this temporary conversion option, and indicated that it would accept
the surrender of the Senior Notes as consideration for the purchase of the Company’s common shares at a price of $2.10 per share.
The conversion price represented the current market price of the Company’s common stock. An aggregate of $2,539,000 of senior
notes were converted into 1,209,038 shares of common stock of the Company in January 2004. On November 3, 2005, the Company
paid $350,000 of these senior notes and obtained a subordination agreement from the remaining $100,000 noteholder. The remaining
outstanding senior note matured and was repaid in June 2006. The Company issued 20,000 warrants to purchase common stock of the
Company at $5.00 in consideration for the subordination agreement. These warrants expired on June 15, 2006.
NOTE J - CAPITAL STOCK
The Company has authorized 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $.001 per share. As of December 31, 2006,
2005 and 2004, the Company has no preferred stock issued and outstanding. The company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of
common stock, with a par value of $.001 per share. As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company has 56,992,301,
45,765,171 and 44,335,989 shares, respectively, of common stock issued and outstanding.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued 540,399 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of
$582,898 to certain employees upon exercise of employee stock options at approximately $1.08 per share. Additionally, the Company
issued 328,333 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $328,333 to consultants upon exercise of non-employee
stock options at approximately $1.00 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 63,566 shares of common stock, having an aggregate
fair market value of $196,315, to consultants in exchange for services rendered, which approximated the fair value of the shares
issued during the period services were completed and rendered.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,209,038 of restricted shares of common stock upon
the election of certain senior note holders to convert their senior notes into equity at a conversion price of $2.10 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued 6,387,600 shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase
price of $12,726,843, net of costs and fees.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,000,950 shares of common stock upon the exercise
of warrants at approximately $1.00 per share and an aggregate of 368,867 shares of common stock in exchange for 448,407
outstanding warrants.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 50,000 shares of common stock to consultants
pursuant to warrants exercised at $2.54 per share.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 324,000 shares of common stock in connection with
the conversion of $62,000 aggregate principal amount of the Debenture-1 and $110,000 aggregate principal amount of the Series B
Debentures. The Company also issued an aggregate of 42,999 shares of common stock in exchange for accrued interest of $23,276 for
Debenture 1 and Series B Debentures.
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company issued an aggregate of 36,000 shares of common stock to an employee in
exchange for $107,779 of services rendered, which approximated the fair value of the shares issued during the period services were
completed and rendered. Compensation costs of $107,779 were charged to operations.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE J - CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
I n March 2004, the Company entered into consulting agreements (the “Agreements”) with Aware Capital Consultants, Inc. and
Scarborough, Ltd. (“Consultants”). Pursuant to the Agreements, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of its restricted
common stock to Consultants in exchange for professional services rendered and to be rendered. In accordance with Emerging Issues
Task Force Issue 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in
Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services (“EITF 96-18”), the measurement date to determine fair value was the date at which a
commitment for performance by the counter party to earn the equity instrument was reached. The Company valued the shares issued
for consulting services at the rate which represents the fair value of the services received which did not differ materially from the
value of the stock issued. Compensation cost of $2,500,000 was charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2004.
The Company reorganized its capital structure in January 2002 whereby the Company agreed to repurchase common stock held by
the founders of the Company. All founders shares were returned and canceled in March 2002, except for 705,285 shares which
remained outstanding, but were subject to repurchase by the Company pending receipt of the share certificate evidencing those
shares. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the remaining 705,285 shares of founder’s stock were returned to and canceled by
the Company.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued an aggregate of 415,989 shares of common stock for an aggregate
purchase price of $496,493 to certain employees upon exercise of employee stock options at approximately $1.19 per share.
Additionally, the Company issued an aggregate of 172,395 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $356,145 to
consultants upon exercise of non-employee stock options at $2.07 per share (Note I).
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued an aggregate of 1,968 shares of common stock, having an aggregate
fair market value of $9,002, to consultants in exchange for services rendered, which approximated the fair value of the shares issued
during the period services were completed and rendered. Compensation costs of $9,002 were charged to operations during the year
ended December 31, 2005.
The Company issued an aggregate of 321,900 shares of common stock to its convertible noteholders upon the exercise of warrants at
$1.00 per share. The Company also issued 36,150 shares of common stock in exchange for 50,000 cashless warrants exercised .
The Company issued an aggregate of 36,000 shares of common stock to an employee in exchange for $163,319 of services rendered,
which approximated the fair value of the shares issued during the period services were completed and rendered. Compensation costs
of $163,319 were charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2005.
The Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of common stock to a member of the board of directors in exchange for $127,796
of consulting services rendered, which approximated the fair value of shares issued during the period services were completed and
rendered. Compensation costs of $127,796 were charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2005.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company issued an aggregate of 363,636 shares of common stock to its convertible
debenture holders in exchange for $200,000 of Series B Debentures. The Company also issued an aggregate of 51,114 shares of
common stock in exchange for accrued interest of $28,131 for Series B Debentures.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,051,399 shares of common stock for an aggregate
purchase price of $2,658,826 to certain employees upon exercise of employee stock options at approximately $1.36 per share.
Additionally, the Company issued an aggregate of 25,837 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,837 to
consultants upon exercise of non-employee stock options at $1.00 per share (Note K).
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 52,420 shares of common stock, valued at $203,026,
to consultants in exchange for services rendered, which approximated the fair value of the shares issued during the year services were
completed and rendered (Note K).
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued an aggregate of 6,049,724 shares of common stock at approximately
$2.36 per share to its senior convertible debenture holders in exchange for $12,250,000 of debt, $23,951 of interest expenses, and
$1,982,078 of redemption premium (Note H).
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE J - CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
The Company issued an aggregate of 47,750 shares of common stock to debenture holders upon the exercise of warrants at
approximately $55,138 per share (Note K).
On January 31, 2006, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with MST, a privately held company.
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company issued 600,000 shares of Common Stock valued at $4.50 per share (Note B).
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company issued 2,400,000 shares of Common Stock valued at $2.50 per share for an
aggregate purchase price of $6,000,000. The Company also has issued to this investor warrants to purchase 1.56 million shares of its
common stock at an exercise price of $4.17 per share. A registration statement covering the shares underlying the warrants was filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-3 on September 29, 2006 and was declared effective on October 16, 2006.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company included the warrant derivatives as equity since the criteria under EITF 00-19 for permanent
equity was achieved (Note K).
NOTE K - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Employee Stock Options
The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s common
stock issued to employees of the Company under a non-qualified employee stock option plan.
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Number
Outstanding
4,197,929
1,446,000
2,554,000
161,000
162,000
8,520,929
5.87
7.18
8.37
8.14
8.02
6.92
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$1.00
$2.49
$3.21
$4.44
$5.28
$2.06
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$1.00
$2.43
$3.34
$4.44
$5.25
$1.62
Number
Exercisable
4,196,262
905,800
889,167
49,000
62,250
6,102,479
Exercise Prices
$1.00 - $1.99
$2.00 - $2.99
$3.00 - $3.99
$4.00 - $4.99
$5.00 - $5.99
Transactions involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as follows:
Outstanding at January 1, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Cancelled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Cancelled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Cancelled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2006
Number of
Shares
8,293,000 $
2,108,000
(540,399)
(245,834)
9,614,767 $
1,325,000
(415,989)
(372,200)
10,151,078 $
1,125,000
(2,051,399)
(703,750)
8,520,929 $
Weighted
Average Price
Per Share
1.19
3.06
1.08
1.74
1.61
3.97
1.18
3.74
1.85
3.01
1.30
2.67
2.06
The weighted-average fair value of stock options granted to employees during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 and
the weighted-average significant assumptions used to determine those fair values, using a Black-Scholes option pricing model are as
follows:
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE K - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
Employee Stock Options (Continued)
Significant assumptions (weighted-average):
Risk-free interest rate at grant date
Expected stock price volatility
Expected dividend payout
Expected option life (in years)
2006
2005
2004
5.0%
65%
-
5.0
4.5%
71%
-
5.0
1.35%
76%
-
5.0
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006
was $1,080,895, net of tax effect.
The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 have not been restated. Had compensation expense for
employee stock options granted under the plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date consistent with SFAS 123R, the
Company’s pro forma net loss and net loss per share would have been $(18,218,378) and $(0.41), respectively, for the year ended
December 31, 2005; and $(20,923,045) and $(0.51), respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2004.
Non-Employee Stock Options
The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s common
stock issued to the Company consultants. These options were granted in lieu of cash compensation for services performed.
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Number
Outstanding
1,815,937
5.34
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$1.00
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
$1.00
Number
Exercisable
1,815,937
Exercise Prices
$1.00
Transactions involving options issued to non-employees are summarized as follows:
Outstanding at January 1, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2006
Number of
Shares
3,267,500 $
60,000
(328,331)
(1,000,000)
1,999,169 $
15,000
(172,395)
-
1,841,774 $
-
(25,837)
-
1,815,937 $
Weighted
Average Price
Per Share
1.00
3.45
1.00
1.00
1.07
3.45
2.07
-
1.00
-
1.00
-
1.00
The estimated value of the non-employee stock options vested during the year ended December 31, 2006 was determined using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model and the amount of the expense charged to operations in connection with granting the options was
$273,499, $1,191,767 and $1,130,780 during the year ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE K - STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (Continued)
Warrants
The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s common
stock issued to non-employees of the Company. These warrants were granted in lieu of cash compensation for services performed or
financing expenses and in connection with placement of convertible debentures.
Exercise Prices
$2.59
$4.17
$4.87
Warrants Outstanding
Warrants Exercisable
Number
Outstanding
862,452
1,560,000
2,135,398
4,557,850
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
4.62
4.67
4.17
4.19
Weighed
Average
Exercise Price
$2.59
$4.17
$4.87
$4.20
Number
Exercisable
862,452
1,560,000
2,135,398
4,557,850
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$2.59
$4.17
$4.87
$4.20
Transactions involving warrants are summarized as follows:
Outstanding at January 1, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2004
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2005
Granted
Exercised (Note J)
Canceled or expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2006
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average Price
Per Share
5,159,490 $
-
(4,468,590)
(115,000)
575,900 $
1,040,000
(371,900)
(14,000)
1,230,000 $
3,657,850
(47,750)
(282,250)
4,557,850 $
1.01
-
0.99
1.00
1.12
4.85
1.00
1.00
4.31
4.03
1.15
2.64
4.20
The Company granted 2,097,850 and 1,000,000 warrants to Convertible Senior Notes holders (Note H), 1,560,000 and 0 warrants to
private placement investors (Note J), and 0 and 40,000 compensatory warrants to non-employees during the year ended December 31,
2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company did not granted any warrants during the year ended December 31, 2004. The estimated value
of compensatory warrants granted during the period ended December 31, 2006 was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model and the following assumptions: contractual term of 3 years, a risk free interest rate of approximately 4.50%, a dividend yield of
0% and volatility of 71%. Compensation expense of $3,845, $162,453, and $50,096 was charged to operations for the year ended
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The purchase price of the warrants issued to Convertible Senior Notes holders was
adjusted from $5.00 to $4.87 per share and approximately 54,000 additional warrants were issued during the year ended December 31,
2006 in accordance with the anti-dilution protection provision of the Convertible Senior Notes Payable Agreement dated October 27,
2005 (Note H), upon the issuance of the 2,400,000 shares of common stock and 1,560,000 warrants to private placement investors (Note
J) for a price per share lower than $5.00.
NOTE L - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In January 2003, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Ronald W. Pickett, President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company, to provide for an annual compensation of $100,000 and 3,000 shares of restricted stock from the Employee Stock Option
Plan for each month that he serves as President. As of December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company has provided for the issuance
of 36,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Pickett each year.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE L - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Continued)
In September 2003, the Company entered into a consulting agreement that provides for annual compensation of $100,000, payable
monthly, with The Musser Group, an entity controlled by the Company's Chairman of the Board of Directors, for certain services. As of
December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, an aggregate of $100,000 of consulting fees was charged to income each year pursuant to the
agreement.
I n July 2005, the Company entered into a Professional Services Agreement for international consulting with Seth Blumenfeld, a
member of the board of directors. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Mr. Blumenfeld received 10,000 shares of Company stock
upon execution of the agreement, 10,000 shares of Company stock per quarter for the first year and 5,000 shares of Company stock per
quarter thereafter plus a five percent (5%) commission. The stock awarded to Mr. Blumenfeld pursuant to the agreement is restricted
stock. The agreement has a one year term, which is renewable annually upon both parties' agreement. During the year ended December
31, 2006 and 2005, the Company charged to operations stock-based compensation in aggregate amount of $105,195 and $127,766,
respectively, in connection with this agreement.
In December 2005, the Company issued an aggregate of 363,636 shares of common stock to Ronald W. Pickett, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, a convertible debenture holder in exchange for $200,000 of Series B Debentures. The Company also
issued an aggregate of 48,858 shares of common stock in exchange for accrued interest of $26,872 for Series B Debentures. In addition,
the Company issued an aggregate of 200,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants at $1.00 per share upon conversion
of the notes.
I n conjunction with the acquisition of MST (Note B) on January 31, 2006, the Company assumed a non-interest bearing demand
promissory note in the amount of $80,444 due to Frank Matarazzo, MST President. Additionally, an estimated $291,000 income tax
receivable due to the Company for certain carryback tax losses of MST for the period prior to the Company’s acquisition is payable to
Frank Matarazzo.
In February 2006, the Company entered into a one-year professional services agreement with Global Transport Logistics, Inc. (“GTI”),
for consulting services for which GTI is paid a fee of $10,000 per month. GTI is 50% owned by Anthony Matarazzo, the President of
MST’s brother.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE M - BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company's reportable operating segments are strategic businesses differentiated by the nature of their products, activities and
customers and are described as follows:
Telkonet (TKO) is engaged in the business of developing products for use in the powerline communications (PLC) industry. PLC
products use existing electrical wiring i n commercial buildings and residences to carry high speed data communications signals,
including the internet.
Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST) (Note B), offers complete sales, installation, and service of VSAT and business television
networks, and became a full-service national Internet Service Provider (ISP). The MST solution offers a complete “Quad-play” solution
to subscribers of HDTV, VoIP telephony, NuVision Broadband Internet access and wireless fidelity (“Wi-Fi”) access, to commercial
multi-dwelling units and hotels.
The measurement of losses and assets of the reportable segments is based on the same accounting principles applied in the consolidated
financial statements.
Financial data relating to reportable operating segments is as follows:
Revenues:
Telkonet
MST
Total revenue
Gross Profit
Telkonet
MST
Total revenue
Operating (loss):
Telkonet
MST
Total operatiing (loss)
Interest Income
Telkoent
MST
Total interest income
Interest Expenses
Telkonet
MST
Total interest expense
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
(In thousands of U.S. $)
2004
3,426
1,756
5,182 $
2,488
-
2,488 $
699
-
699
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
2004
(In thousands of U.S. $)
1,155
(455)
700 $
771
-
771 $
156
-
156
(14,477)
(3,087)
(17,564) $
(15,307)
-
(15,307) $
(13,112)
-
(13,112)
327
-
327 $
5,594
1
5,595 $
166
-
166 $
646
-
646 $
129
-
129
109
-
109
$
$
$
$
$
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Assets
Telkonet
MST
Total asset
Capital Expenditures
Telkonet
MST
Total capital expenditures
Operating Expenses
Telkonet
MST
Total operating expenses
Depreciation and Amortization
Telkonet
MST
Total depreciation and amortization
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
2004
(In thousands of U.S. $)
4,137
8,379
12,516 $
23,291
-
23,291 $
94
2,581
2,675 $
794
-
794 $
15,632
2,633
18,265 $
16,078
-
16,078 $
221
320
541 $
186
-
186 $
15,494
-
15,494
1,007
-
1,007
13,268
-
13,268
72
-
72
$
$
$
$
All of the Company’s assets as of December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 were attributable to U.S. operations.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
The following is a summary of operations within geographic areas, classified by the Company's country of domicile and by foreign
countries:
Revenues from sales to unaffiliated
customers from continuing operations
in Telkonet and MST segments:
United States
Worldwide
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
(In thousands of U.S. $)
2004
4,509
673
5,182 $
1,871
617
2,488 $
631
68
699
$
Sales to major customers in the Telkonet and MST segments out of total revenues are as follows:
Hospitality Leasing Corporation
NOTE N - INCOME TAXES
Year ended December 31,
2006
2005
2004
18%
18%
19%
The Company has adopted Financial Accounting Standard No. 109 which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statement or tax returns. Under this method,
deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between financial statements and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.
A reconciliation of tax expense computed at the statutory federal tax rate on loss from operations before income taxes to the actual
income tax expense is as follows:
Tax provision computed at the statutory rate
Deferred state income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
Book expenses not deductible for tax purposes
U.S. NOL created from stock option exercise
U.S. deferred tax liability for beneficial conversion feature
Change in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Income tax expense
2006
(9,564,000) $
$
-
526,000
-
-
9,038,000
2005
(5,522,000) $
(525,000)
19,000
(463,000)
518,000
5,973,000
$
-- $
-- $
2004
(4,583,000)
-
15,000
(404,000)
-
4,972,000
--
Deferred income taxes include the net tax effects of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards and the temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant
components of the Company's deferred tax assets are as follows:
Deferred Tax Assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards
Warrants and non-employee stock options
Investment in Amperion
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Beneficial Conversion Feature of Convertible Debentures
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation
2006
2005
$
24,273,000 $
774,000
189,000
403,000
15,015,000
684,000
152,000
487,000
25,639,000
16,338,000
-
(13,000)
(527,000)
(66,000)
Acquired Intangibles
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
(1,050,000)
(19,000)
(1,082,000)
(24,557,000)
$
-- $
-
-
(593,000)
(15,745,000)
--
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
The Company has provided a valuation reserve against the full amount of the net deferred tax assets, because in the opinion of
management, it is more likely than not that these tax assets will not be realized.
At December 31, 2006, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $66 million for federal income tax purposes
which will expire at various dates from 2020 through 2026.
With the implementation of FAS123R, the amount of the NOL carryforward related to stock based compensation expense is not
recognized until the stock-based compensation tax deductions reduce taxes payable. Accordingly, the NOL's reported in the deferred tax
asset that were generated in the current year do not include the component of the NOL related to excess tax deductions over book
compensation cost related to stock based compensation.. The NOL deferred tax asset does include pre-implementation excess tax
deductions over book compensation cost related to stock based compensation. The NOL related to excess tax deductions will be
recorded directly into Additional Paid-in-Capital at the time they produce a future current tax benefit. Approximately, $2.5 million and
$5.5 million of the NOLs at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2006, respectively, relate to stock option expense for which
subsequently recognized tax benefits will be allocated to capital in excess of par value. No tax deduction benefit from the exercise of
stock options was recorded to capital in excess of par value for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
The Company’s NOL and tax credit carryovers may be significantly limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
NOL and tax credit carryovers are limited under Section 382 when there is a significant “ownership change” as defined in the IRC.
During 2005 and in prior years, the Company may have experienced such ownership changes.
The limitation imposed by Section 382 would place an annual limitation on the amount of NOL and tax credit carryovers that can be
utilized. When the Company completes the necessary studies, the amount of NOL carryovers available may be reduced significantly.
However, since the valuation allowance fully reserves for all available carryovers, the effect of the reduction would be offset by a
reduction in the valuation allowance.
NOTE O - LOSSES PER COMMON SHARE
The following table presents the computations of basic and dilutive loss per share:
Net loss available to common shareholders
Basic and fully diluted loss per share
Weighted average common shares outstanding
$
$
2006
2005
2004
(27,437,116) $ (15,778,281) $ (13,092,660)
(0.32)
41,384,074
50,823,652
44,743,223
(0.54) $
(0.35) $
For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, 4,604,414, 7,577,208, and 9,198,646 potential shares, respectively were
excluded from shares used to calculate diluted losses per share as their inclusion would reduce net losses per share.
NOTE P - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
Accounts payable
Accrued interest
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes
Accrued purchase price contingency
Warranty
Other
Total
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2006
1,625,357 $
-
559,411
400,000
47,300
233,076
2,865,144 $
2005
880,802
263,806
594,401
-
24,000
58,863
1,821,872
$
$
TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE Q - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Office Leases Obligations
The Company leases office space under a sub-lease agreement through November 2010 for office space which occupies approximately
11,600 square feet in Germantown, MD. In April 2005, the Company entered into a three-year lease agreement for 6,742 square feet of
commercial office space in Crystal City, Virginia. Pursuant to this lease, the Company agreed to assume a portion of the build-out cost
for this facility. The Company also leases office space of approximately 1,800 square feet in White Marsh, MD. Additionally, the
Company leases two corporate apartments through May 2006 in Germantown, MD and Crystal City, VA.
MST, which was acquired by the Company in January 2006, presently leases 12,600 square feet of commercial office space in
Hawthorne, New Jersey for its office and warehouse spaces. This lease will expire in April 2010.
In the year ended September 2006, the Company leased a vehicle for the chief executive officer. The operating lease will expire in
September 2008.
Commitments for minimum rentals under non cancelable leases at December 31, 2006 are as follows:
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 and thereafter
Total
$
$
421,804
279,618
239,291
176,950
-
1,117,663
Rental expenses charged to operations for the year ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are $578,022, $389,935, and $165,249,
respectively.
NOTE R - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Capital Lease Obligations
Development test equipment (Note E) includes the following amounts for capitalized leases at December 31, 2006 and 2005:
Computer equipment and software
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
2006
2005
$
$
52,000 $
(36,400)
15,600 $
52,000
(26,000)
26,000
The Company has computer equipment and software purchased under non-cancelable leases with an original cost of $52,000. As of
December 31, 2006, the Company has paid in full the lease obligation. Depreciation expense of $10,400, $10,400, and $10,400 in
connection with the capital leased equipment was charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004,
respectively.
Employment and Consulting Agreements
T h e Company has employment agreements with certain of its key employees which include non-disclosure and confidentiality
provisions for protection of the Company’s proprietary information.
The Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors to provide marketing and financial advisory services. The Agreements
are generally for a term of 12 months from inception and renewable automatically from year to year unless either the Company or
Consultant terminates such engagement by written notice.
The Company entered into an exclusive financial advisor and consulting agreement in January 2007. The agreement provides a
minimum consideration fee, not less than $250,000, in the event of an equity or financing transaction where the advisor is engaged. The
agreement may be terminated with sixty days notification by either party.
Litigation
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse
decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse
effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Senior Convertible Noteholder Claim
The August 14, 2006 Settlement Agreement with the Senior Convertible Debenture Noteholders provided that the number of shares
issued to the Noteholders shall be adjusted based upon the arithmetic average of the weighted average price of the Company’s common
stock on the American Stock Exchange for the twenty trading days immediately following the settlement date (Note H). The Company
has concluded that, based upon the weighted average of the Company's common stock between August 16, 2006 and September 13,
2006, the Company is entitled to a refund from the two Noteholders. One of the Noteholders has informed the Company that it does not
believe such a refund is required. As a result, the Company has declined to deliver to the Noteholders certain stock purchase warrants
issued to them pursuant to the Settlement Agreement pending resolution of this disagreement. The Noteholder has alleged that the
Company has failed t o satisfy its obligations under the Settlement Agreement by failing to deliver the warrants. In addition, the
Noteholder maintains that the Company has breached certain provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement and, as a result of such
breach, such Noteholder claims that it is entitled to receive liquidated damages from the Company.
However, in the Company’s opinion, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
results of operations or financial position.
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TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
NOTE R - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
Microwave Satellite Technology, Inc. Purchase Price Contingency
In conjunction with the acquisition of MST on January 31, 2006, the purchase price contingency shares are price protected for the
benefit of the former owner of MST (Note B). In the event the Company’s common stock price is below $4.50 per share upon issuance
of the shares from escrow, a pro rata adjustment in the number of shares will be required to support the aggregate consideration of $5.4
million. The price protection provision provides a cash benefit to the former owner of MST if the as-defined market price of the
Company’s common stock is less than $4.50 per share at the time of issuance from the escrow. The issuance of additional shares or
distribution of other consideration upon resolution of the contingency based on the Company’s common stock prices will not affect the
cost of the acquisition. When the contingency is resolved or settled, and additional consideration is distributable, the Company will
record the current fair value of the additional consideration and the amount previously recorded for the common stock issued will be
simultaneously reduced to the lower current value of the Company’s common stock.
NOTE S - BUSINESS CONCENTRATION
Total sale of rental contract agreements (Note F) and the related capitalized equipment to Hospitality Leasing Corporation approximated
$705,000 and $252,000 in the year ending December 31, 2006, and $439,000 and $0 in the year ending 2005, which constituted
approximately 18% and approximately 18% of total revenue, respectively, and represented the only major customer for years then ended.
Revenue from one major customer represented $136,166 or approximately 19% of 2004 revenues. Total accounts receivable of $8,774,
or 2% of total accounts receivable, was due from Hospitality Leasing Corporation as of December 31, 2006. There were no outstanding
accounts receivable from these major customers as of December 31, 2005 and 2004.
Purchases from three (3) major suppliers approximated $446,038or 61% of purchase, $598,000 or 48% of purchases, and $885,568 or
40% of purchases for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total accounts payable of approximately $1,871
or 0.3% of total accounts payable was due to these three suppliers as of December 31, 2006 and approximately $3,000 or .04% of total
accounts payable was due to these three suppliers as of December 31, 2005.
NOTE T - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
$10 million Private Placement
On February 2, 2007, we completed a private placement of 4.0 million shares of our common stock to certain accredited investors for
gross proceeds of $10 million. The Company incurred $390,000 in private placement fees in connection with this transaction. The
proceeds of this offering will be used for general working capital needs and to assist in funding the Company's strategic initiatives.
Telkonet also has issued to the purchasers in the private placement warrants to purchase 2.6 million shares of common stock at an
exercise price of $4.17 per share. Additionally, the Company agreed to issue to the placement agent warrants to purchase 79,000 shares
of its common stock at an exercise price of $4.17 per share. These warrants expire five years from the date of issuance.
Acquisition of Smart Systems International, Inc.
On March 9, 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Smart Systems International (SSI), a leading provider of
energy management products and solutions to customers in the United States and Canada for cash and Company common stock having
an aggregate value of $7,000,000. The purchase price was comprised of $875,000 in cash and 2,227,273 shares of the Company’s
common stock. The Company is obligated to register the stock portion of the purchase price on or before May 15, 2007 and 1,090,000
shares are being held in an escrow account for a period of one year following the closing from which certain potential indemnification
obligations under the purchase agreement may be satisfied. The aggregate number of shares held in escrow is subject to adjustment
upward or downward depending upon the trading price of the Company’s common stock during the one year period following the
closing date.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting under SFAS No. 141.
The following table presents the purchase price allocation, including estimated professional fees and other related acquisition costs, to
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values as of December 31, 2006 which is the most recent unaudited
financial statements:
Current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets
Goodwill and Intangibles
$
1,477,355
32,052
378,170
5,593,557
Total assets acquired
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Net assets acquired
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7,481,134
(231,134)
(231,134)
7,250,000
$
TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Due to its recent date of acquisition, the purchase price allocation to Intangibles and Goodwill is based upon preliminary data that is
subject to adjustment and could change significantly pending the completion of an independent appraisal t o accurately evaluate this
allocation. The Company recognizes goodwill in connection with this acquisition as a result of SSI’s historical development of its
subscriber base, high profile customer acquisition, its proprietary suite of energy management products and strategic industry position.
The results of the acquisition will be included within the consolidated financial statements from its date of acquisition in 2007.
The following data presents unaudited pro forma revenues, net loss and basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock for the
Company as if the acquisition discussed above, had occurred on January 1, 2005. The Company has prepared these pro forma financial
results for comparative purposes only. These pro forma financial results may not be indicative of the results that would have occurred if
the Company had completed the acquisition at the beginning of the periods shown below or the results that will be attained in the future:
Revenues
Net loss
Net loss per common share outstanding - basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Revenues
Net loss
Net loss per common share outstanding - basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Acquisition of Ethostream LLC
$
$
$
$
$
$
Year Ended December 31, 2006
Pro Forma
Adjustments
Pro Forma
$
$
$
1,599,935
(1,187,836)
-
-
$
$
$
6,781,263
(28,624,952)
(0.54)
53,050,925
Year Ended December 31, 2005
Pro Forma
Adjustments
Pro Forma
$
$
$
661,604
(1,576,771)
(0.02)
$
$
$
3,149,927
(17,355,052)
(0.37)
46,970,496
As Reported
5,181,328
(27,437,116)
(0.54)
50,823,652
As Reported
2,488,323
(15,778,281)
(0.35)
44,743,223
O n March 15, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding membership units o f Ethostream, LLC, a network solutions
integration company that offers installation, sales and service to the hospitality industry. The Ethostream acquisition will enable
Telkonet to provide installation and support for PLC products and third party applications to customers across North America. The
purchase price of $11,756,097 was comprised of $2.0 million in cash and 3,459,609 shares of the Company’s common stock. The entire
stock portion of the purchase price is being held in escrow to satisfy certain potential indemnification obligations of the sellers under the
purchase agreement. The shares held in escrow are distributable over the three years following the closing. The aggregate number of
shares issuable to the sellers is subject to downward adjustment in the event the Company’s common stock trades at or above a price of
$4.50 per share for twenty consecutive trading days during the one year period following the closing.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting under SFAS No. 141.
The following table presents the purchase price allocation, including estimated professional fees and other related acquisition costs, to
the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values as of December 31, 2006 which is the most recent unaudited
financial statements:
Current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets
Goodwill & Intangibles
Total assets acquired
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Net assets acquired
F-36
$
$
877,389
55,793
303,828
11,285,895
12,522,905
(466,808)
(466,808)
12,056,097
TELKONET, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
Due to its recent date of acquisition, the purchase price allocation to Intangibles and Goodwill is based upon preliminary data that is
subject to adjustment and could change significantly pending the completion of an independent appraisal t o accurately evaluate this
allocation. The Company recognizes goodwill in connection with this acquisition as a result of Ethostrean’s historical development of its
subscriber base, high profile customer acquisition, and strategic industry position. The results of the acquisition will be included within
the consolidated financial statements from its date of acquisition in 2007.
The following data presents unaudited pro forma revenues, net loss and basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock for the
Company as if the acquisition discussed above, had occurred on January 1, 2005. The Company has prepared these pro forma financial
results for comparative purposes only. These pro forma financial results may not be indicative of the results that would have occurred if
the Company had completed the acquisition at the beginning of the periods shown below or the results that will be attained in the future:
Revenues
Net loss
Net loss per common share outstanding - basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Revenues
Net loss
Net loss per common share outstanding - basic
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
$
$
$
$
$
$
F-37
Year Ended December 31, 2006
Pro Forma
Adjustments
Pro Forma
$
$
$
3,511,538
(156,623)
(0.01)
$
$
$
8,692,866
(27,593,739)
(0.51)
54,283,261
Year Ended December 31, 2005
Pro Forma
Adjustments
Pro Forma
$
$
$
2,752,355
(113,996)
0.02
$
$
$
5,240,678
(15,892,277)
(0.33)
48,202,832
As Reported
5,181,328
(27,437,116)
(.54)
50,823,652
As Reported
2,488,323
(15,778,281)
(.35)
44,743,223
Exhibit 10.15
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EXECUTION COPY
THIS AGREEMENT is by and between TELKONET, INC. (“TKO”), a Utah corporation with corporate offices located in
Germantown, Maryland and WILLIAM R. DUKES (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, TKO is acquiring substantially all of the assets (the “Acquisition”) of SMART SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
(“SSI”).
WHEREAS, TKO will continue to operate the SSI business following the Effective Date (as hereinafter defined);
WHEREAS, subject to the Acquisition being completed (the “Effective Date”), TKO desires to employ Executive, and
Executive desires to be employed by TKO.
NOW THEREFORE, TKO hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby accepts employment with TKO on the following
terms and conditions:
1.
Duties. TKO hereby employs Executive in the capacity of __TBD______. In such capacity, Executive shall
perform his duties in a professional, supervisory and managerial nature solely for the benefit of TKO and pertaining to the business and
affairs of TKO as determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee of TKO. Executive shall report directly to
TKO’s Chief Executive Officer (the “Telkonet CEO”). Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall also include, but not be limited to, the
following:
(a) provide leadership the activities and operations of the SSI business;
(b) Hire, compensate, discipline and terminate SSI staff within the approved budget, establish job descriptions, duties
and responsibilities of all SSI staff in accordance with TKO Bylaws, and the policies and procedures of TKO, perform regular evaluations
of all SSI staff, determine the level of compensation of such staff on the basis of such evaluations, within the approved budget and in
accordance with the policies of TKO and have primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of SSI;
(c) Alert and advise the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee about reasonably significant matters
needing their attention and action;
(d) Serve as the representative of SSI in activities related to its objectives and policies;
(e) Direct the coordination of the activities of SSI’s committees and projects;
(f) Oversee, under the direction of the Board of Directors and with the assistance of TKOs outside certified public
accountant (the “TKO Accountant”), the custody and use of all funds, securities, property and, generally, all assets of SSI and the deposit
of the funds of SSI;
(g) Oversee the preparation of a proposed annual budget of SSI;
(h) Oversee the receipt and disbursement of SSI funds in accordance with the adopted budget of TKO;
(i) Supervise the sales, installation and support of all SSI subscriber acquisition activities;
(j) Oversee, develop and expand all aspects of SSI’s business, sales and production operations;
(k) Present an annual financial report to the Board of Directors;
(l) Present to the Board of Directors an annual report of all activities of SSI;
(m) Negotiate, evaluate and execute all contracts, agreements and commitments arising in the ordinary course of SSI’s
business for and on behalf of TKO, consistent with the duties and responsibilities set forth above; and
(n) Implement all Board directives and perform all such other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time by the
Board of Directors in its discretion.
2.
Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a
minimum of six (6) months. At the end of that time period, an assessment will be made regarding the Executive’s continued employment.
In the event that he is involuntarily terminated (other than for “cause” or engaging in any unethical, immoral or unprofessional conduct or
violation of a Company policy), Telkonet agrees to pay the Executive severance equal to three (3) months of current base salary, and
continue to provide and pay for health insurance coverage for a period of three months following termination or until such time that the
Executive is covered by another group benefits plan, whichever occurs first.
3.
Extent of Services. During the Term and any extension thereof, Executive shall devote his full time and efforts to
the performance, to the best of his abilities, of such duties and responsibilities inherent in his position hereunder, as described in Section 1
above, and as the Board of Directors and/or the Officers of TKO shall determine, consistent therewith.
4.
Compensation.
(a) Salary. Executive shall be paid Two Hundred Forty Nine Thousand and Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars
($249,496.00) per year, which shall be paid in accordance with TKO’s normal payroll practices, and subject to all lawfully required
withholding. The base salary may be increased annually as determined by the Board of Directors of Telkonet in its sole discretion.
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(b) Executive Participation in TKO Staff Benefits Plans. Following the Effective Date, Executive shall be entitled to
participate in any group health programs and other benefit and incentive plans, which may be instituted from time-to-time for TKO
employees, and for which Executive qualifies under the terms of such plans. All such benefits shall be provided on the same terms and
conditions as generally apply to all other TKO employees under these plans and may be modified by TKO from time-to-time.
(c) Expenses. Subject to TKO Company policy, the Executive shall be reimbursed by TKO for all ordinary, reasonable,
customary and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement Executive
agrees to prepare documentation for such expenses as may be necessary for TKO to comply with the applicable rules and regulations of
the Internal Revenue Service.
5.
Vacation. At full pay and without any adverse effect to his compensation, provided all other terms and conditions of
this Agreement are satisfied, Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of vacation for each full calendar year during the term of this
Agreement. Executive agrees to schedule his vacation leave in advance upon written notice to the TKO CEO and at a time with minimum
disruption to TKO. Carryover of vacation days in excess of two weeks is subject to the prior approval of the CEO of TKO.
6.
Termination. This Agreement shall terminate in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement, or upon the first to
occur of any of the following events:
(a) The bankruptcy or dissolution of TKO;
(b) The death of Executive;
(c) The mutual consent of Executive and TKO;
(d) “Cause” exists for termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “cause” shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: (1) theft, fraud, embezzlement, dishonesty or other similar behavior by Executive; (2) any material breach by Executive of any
provision of this Agreement; (3) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of Executive in discharging any of his duties and
responsibilities under this Agreement; (4) any conduct of Executive which is detrimental to or embarrassing to TKO, including, but not
limited to, Executive being indicated or convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (5) any default of Executive’s
obligations hereunder, or any failure or refusal of Executive to comply with the policies, rules and regulations of TKO, which default,
failure or refusal is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written notification thereof to Executive by
TKO. If cause exists for termination, Executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, except for accrued leave and vacation and
except as may be required by applicable law.
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7.
Surrender of Books and Papers. Upon termination of this Agreement (irrespective of the time, manner, or cause of
termination, be it for cause or otherwise), Executive shall immediately surrender to TKO all books, records, or other written papers or
documents entrusted to him or which he has otherwise acquired pertaining to TKO and all other TKO property in Executive’s possession,
custody or control.
8.
Inventions and Patents. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly from time-to-time fully inform and disclose
to TKO any and all ideas, concepts, copyrights, copyrightable material, developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries
of whatever nature that Executive may have or produce during the term of Executive’s employment under this Agreement that pertain or
relate to the then current business of TKO (the “Creations”), whether conceived by Executive alone or with others and whether or not
conceived during regular working hours. All Creations shall be the exclusive property of TKO and shall be “works made for hire” as
defined in 17 U.S.C. §101, and TKO shall own all rights in and to the Creations throughout the world, without payment of royalty or other
consideration to Executive or anyone claiming through Executive. Executive hereby transfers and assigns to TKO (or its designee) all
right, title and interest in and to every Creation. Executive shall assist TKO in obtaining patents or copyrights on all such inventions,
designs, improvements and discoveries being patentable or copyrightable by Executive or TKO and shall execute all documents and do all
things necessary to obtain letters of patent or copyright, vest the TKO with full and exclusive title thereto, and protect the same against
infringement by others, and such assistance shall be given by Executive, if needed, after termination of this Agreement for whatever cause
or reason. Executive hereby represents and warrants that Executive has no current or future obligation with respect to the assignment or
disclosure of any or all developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries of whatever nature to any previous Employer,
entity or other person and that Executive does not claim any rights or interest in or to any previous unpatented or uncopyrighted
developments, inventions, designs, improvements or discoveries.
9.
Trade Secrets, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation.
(a) Trade Secrets. Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement and during the term of employment under
this Agreement, TKO shall deliver to Executive or permit Executive to have access to and become familiar with various confidential
information and trade secrets of SSI and TKO, including without limitation, data, production methods, customer lists, product format or
developments, other information concerning the business of SSI and TKO, and other unique processes, procedures, services and products
of SSI and TKO, which are regularly used in the operation of the business of the SSI and TKO (collectively, the “Confidential
Information”). Executive shall not disclose any of the Confidential Information that he receives from TKO or their clients and customers
in the course of his employment with TKO, directly or indirectly, nor use it in any way, either during the term of this Agreement or at any
time thereafter, except as required in the course of employment with TKO Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive
owes SSI and TKO a fiduciary duty to preserve and protect all Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized
use. All files, records, documents, drawings, graphics, processes, specifications, equipment and similar items relating to the business of
SSI and/or TKO, whether prepared by Executive or otherwise coming into Executive’s possession in the course of his employment with
TKO, shall remain the exclusive property of TKO and shall not be removed from the premises of SSI and/or TKO without the prior
written consent of TKO unless removed in relation to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement. Any such files,
records, documents, drawings, graphics, specifications, equipment and similar items, and any and all copies of such materials which have
been removed from the premises of SSI and/or TKO, shall be returned by Executive to TKO. Executive further acknowledges that the
covenants of Executive herein are intended to include the protection of the confidential information of SSI's and TKO’s customers and
clients, that come into the possession of Executive as a result of his employment with TKO, and that such customers and clients of TKO
shall be entitled to rely on and enforce these covenants against Executive for their own benefit.
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(b) Non-Competition. Executive acknowledges that he will be provided with and have access to the Confidential
Information, the authorized use or disclosure of which would cause irreparable injury to TKO, that TKO’s willingness to enter into this
Agreement is based in material part on Executive’s agreement to the provisions of this Section 9(b) and that Executive’s breach of the
provisions of this Section would materially and irreparably damage TKO. In consideration for TKO’s disclosure of Confidential
Information to Executive, Executive’s access to the Confidential Information, and the salary paid to Executive by TKO hereunder,
Executive agrees that during the term and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Employment (the
"Noncompetition Period"), he will not (a) Participate In (as hereinafter defined) any other business or organization which at any time
during the Noncompetition Period be engaged in the same business as or in competition with TKO within Continental USA; (b) directly
or indirectly solicit for business any person or enterprise that at any time during the one (1) year period preceding the date of termination
of the Employment who was a customer of TKO; or (c) directly or indirectly employ any person who, at any time during the one (1) year
period preceding the date of termination pursuant to the terms of the Employment Contract was, or during the Noncompetition Period is,
an employee of TKO.
(c) Reasonableness of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the restrictions set forth in Section 9(b) of this
Agreement are reasonable in scope and necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of TKO. Executive agrees that should
any portion of the covenants in Section 9 be unenforceable because of the scope thereof or the period covered thereby or otherwise, the
covenant shall be deemed to be reduced and limited to enable it to be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under the laws and
public policies applied in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought.
(d) Soliciting Executives. Executive shall not during the term of this Agreement or for a period of one (1) year after
termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, whether by resignation, discharge or otherwise, either directly or
indirectly, employ, enter into agreement with, or solicit the employment of, Executives of TKO and/or SSI for the purpose of causing
them to leave the employment of SSI or TKO or take employment with any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with
the business of SSI or TKO.
(e) Injunctive Relief; Extension of Restrictive Period. In the event of a breach of any of the covenants by Executive or
TKO contained in this Agreement, it is understood that damages will be difficult to ascertain, and either party may petition a court of law
or equity for injunctive relief in addition to any other relief which Executive or TKO may have under the law, including but not limited to
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
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10.
Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Executive shall not assign any part of his rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of TKO.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any and all prior
understandings and agreements between the parties regarding Executive’s employment.
(c) No modification hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
No waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is
sought to be enforced, unless it can be shown through custom, usage or course of action.
(d) This Agreement is executed in, and it is the intention of the parties hereto that it shall be governed by, the laws of the State of
Maryland, without regard to applicable conflicts of laws provisions.
(e) The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
(f) Any notice or communication permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective upon
personal service, or service by wire transmission, which has been acknowledged by the other party as being received, or two (2) days
after its mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
(1) If to TKO, to:
(2) If to Executive, to:
Lorna M. Kleinrock, PHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Telkonet, Inc.
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, Maryland 20876
Mr. William R Dukes
SSI
3271 S. Highland Drive, #715
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TKO and Executive have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TELKONET, INC.
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
By: /s/ William R. Dukes
William R. Dukes
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Exhibit 10.16
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EXECUTION COPY
THIS AGREEMENT is by and between TELKONET, INC. (“TKO”), a Utah corporation with corporate offices located in
Germantown, Maryland and ROBERT M. ZIRPOLI(“Executive”).
WHEREAS, TKO is acquiring substantially all of the assets of SMART SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (“SSI”) (the
“Acquisition”).
WHEREAS, TKO will continue to operate the SSI business following the Effective Date (as hereinafter defined);
WHEREAS, subject to the Acquisition being completed (the “Effective Date”), TKO desires to employ Executive, and
Executive desires to be employed by TKO.
NOW THEREFORE, TKO hereby employs Executive, and Executive hereby accepts employment with TKO on the following
terms and conditions:
1.
Duties. TKO hereby employs Executive in the capacity of Senior Applications Engineer. In such capacity,
Executive shall:
(a) provide technical leadership for research, design and development of hardware and software systems and
components; plan, coordinate and manage engineering activities including scheduling, design, budgeting and implementing projects;
(b) ensure Engineering activities are timely and completed in accordance with established quality standards and
procedures; develop and implement policies that ensure effective completion of tasks and processes; coordinate with related departments
to maintain schedules and effect necessary changes and revisions;
(c) ensure that safety & compliance regulations are closely adhered to; complete related documentation such as patents,
specs & whitepapers as required; and
(d) supports the Marketing and Sales area, by providing the following functions:
Performs site surveys
Creates site specific custom product design
Provides customer training
· Assures the correct product configuration is proposed, priced and provided to a customer
·
·
·
· Offers Technical customer/product support
·
Provides Trade show support
2.
Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a
minimum of six (6) months. At the end of that time period, an assessment will be made regarding the Executive’s continued employment.
In the event that he is involuntarily terminated (other than for “cause” or engaging in any unethical, immoral or unprofessional conduct or
violation of a Company policy), Telkonet agrees to pay the Executive severance equal to three (3) months of current base salary, and
continue to provide and pay for health insurance coverage for a period of three (3) months following termination or until such time that the
Executive is covered by another group benefits plan, whichever occurs first.
3.
Extent of Services. During the Term and any extension thereof, Executive shall devote his full time and efforts to
the performance, to the best of his abilities, of such duties and responsibilities inherent in the position of Senior Applications Engineer, as
described in Section 1 above, and as the Board of Directors and/or the Officers of TKO shall determine, consistent therewith.
4.
Compensation.
(a) Salary. Executive shall be paid One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per year which shall be paid in
accordance with TKO’s normal payroll practices, and subject to all lawfully required withholding. The base salary may be increased
annually as determined by the Board of Directors of Telkonet in its sole discretion.
(b) Executive Participation in TKO Staff Benefits Plans. Following the Effective Date, Executive shall be entitled to
participate in any group health programs and other benefit and incentive plans, which may be instituted from time-to-time for TKO
employees, and for which Executive qualifies under the terms of such plans. All such benefits shall be provided on the same terms and
conditions as generally apply to all other TKO employees under these plans and may be modified by TKO from time-to-time.
(c) Expenses. Subject to TKO company policy, the Executive shall be reimbursed by TKO for all ordinary, reasonable,
customary and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties and responsibilities as Senior Applications Engineer.
Executive agrees to prepare documentation for such expenses as may be necessary for TKO to comply with the applicable rules and
regulations of the Internal Revenue Service.
5.
Vacation. At full pay and without any adverse effect to his compensation, provided all other terms and conditions of
this Agreement are satisfied, Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of vacation for each full calendar year during the term of this
Agreement. Executive agrees to schedule his vacation leave in advance upon written notice to the TKO CEO and at a time with minimum
disruption to TKO. Carryover of vacation days in excess of two weeks is subject to the prior approval of the CEO of TKO.
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6.
Termination. This Agreement shall terminate in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement, or upon the first to
occur of any of the following events:
(a) The bankruptcy or dissolution of TKO;
(b) The death of Executive;
(c) The mutual consent of Executive and TKO;
(d) “Cause” exists for termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “cause” shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: (1) theft, fraud, embezzlement, dishonesty or other similar behavior by Executive; (2) any material breach by Executive of any
provision of this Agreement; (3) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of Executive in discharging any of his duties and
responsibilities under this Agreement; (4) any conduct of Executive which is detrimental to or embarrassing to TKO, including, but not
limited to, Executive being indicated or convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (5) any default of Executive’s
obligations hereunder, or any failure or refusal of Executive to comply with the policies, rules and regulations of TKO, which default,
failure or refusal is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written notification thereof to Executive by
TKO. If cause exists for termination, Executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, except for accrued leave and vacation and
except as may be required by applicable law.
7.
Surrender of Books and Papers. Upon termination of this Agreement (irrespective of the time, manner, or cause of
termination, be it for cause or otherwise), Executive shall immediately surrender to TKO all books, records, or other written papers or
documents entrusted to him or which he has otherwise acquired pertaining to TKO and all other TKO property in Executive’s possession,
custody or control.
8.
Inventions and Patents. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly from time-to-time fully inform and disclose
to TKO any and all ideas, concepts, copyrights, copyrightable material, developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries
of whatever nature that Executive may have or produce during the term of Executive’s employment under this Agreement that pertain or
relate to the then current business of TKO (the “Creations”), whether conceived by Executive alone or with others and whether or not
conceived during regular working hours. All Creations shall be the exclusive property of TKO and shall be “works made for hire” as
defined in 17 U.S.C. §101, and TKO shall own all rights in and to the Creations throughout the world, without payment of royalty or other
consideration to Executive or anyone claiming through Executive. Executive hereby transfers and assigns to TKO (or its designee) all
right, title and interest in and to every Creation. Executive shall assist TKO in obtaining patents or copyrights on all such inventions,
designs, improvements and discoveries being patentable or copyrightable by Executive or TKO and shall execute all documents and do all
things necessary to obtain letters of patent or copyright, vest the TKO with full and exclusive title thereto, and protect the same against
infringement by others, and such assistance shall be given by Executive, if needed, after termination of this Agreement for whatever cause
or reason. Executive hereby represents and warrants that Executive has no current or future obligation with respect to the assignment or
disclosure of any or all developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries of whatever nature to any previous Employer,
entity or other person and that Executive does not claim any rights or interest in or to any previous unpatented or uncopyrighted
developments, inventions, designs, improvements or discoveries.
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9.
Trade Secrets, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation.
(a) Trade Secrets. Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement and during the term of employment under
this Agreement, TKO shall deliver to Executive or permit Executive to have access to and become familiar with various confidential
information and trade secrets of SSI and TKO, including without limitation, data, production methods, customer lists, product format or
developments, other information concerning the business of SSI and TKO, and other unique processes, procedures, services and products
of SSI and TKO, which are regularly used in the operation of the business of the SSI and TKO (collectively, the “Confidential
Information”). Executive shall not disclose any of the Confidential Information that he receives from TKO or their clients and customers
in the course of his employment with TKO, directly or indirectly, nor use it in any way, either during the term of this Agreement or at any
time thereafter, except as required in the course of employment with TKO Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive
owes SSI and TKO a fiduciary duty to preserve and protect all Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized
use. All files, records, documents, drawings, graphics, processes, specifications, equipment and similar items relating to the business of
SSI and/or TKO, whether prepared by Executive or otherwise coming into Executive’s possession in the course of his employment with
TKO, shall remain the exclusive property of TKO and shall not be removed from the premises of SSI and/or TKO without the prior
written consent of TKO unless removed in relation to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement. Any such files,
records, documents, drawings, graphics, specifications, equipment and similar items, and any and all copies of such materials which have
been removed from the premises of SSI and/or TKO, shall be returned by Executive to TKO. Executive further acknowledges that the
covenants of Executive herein are intended to include the protection of the confidential information of SSI's and TKO’s customers and
clients, that come into the possession of Executive as a result of his employment with TKO, and that such customers and clients of TKO
shall be entitled to rely on and enforce these covenants against Executive for their own benefit.
(b) Non-Competition. Executive acknowledges that he will be provided with and have access to the Confidential
Information, the authorized use or disclosure of which would cause irreparable injury to TKO, that TKO’s willingness to enter into this
Agreement is based in material part on Executive’s agreement to the provisions of this Section 9(b) and that Executive’s breach of the
provisions of this Section would materially and irreparably damage TKO. In consideration for TKO’s disclosure of Confidential
Information to Executive, Executive’s access to the Confidential Information, and the salary paid to Executive by TKO hereunder,
Executive agrees that during the term and for a period of three (3) months following termination of the Employment (the
"Noncompetition Period"), he will not (a) Participate In (as hereinafter defined) any other business or organization which at any time
during the Noncompetition Period be engaged in the same business as or in competition with TKO within Continental USA; (b) directly
or indirectly solicit for business any person or enterprise that at any time during the one (1) year period preceding the date of termination
of the Employment who was a customer of TKO; or (c) directly or indirectly employ any person who, at any time during the one (1) year
period preceding the date of termination pursuant to the terms of the Employment Contract was, or during the Noncompetition Period is,
an employee of TKO.
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(c) Reasonableness of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the restrictions set forth in Section 9(b) of this
Agreement are reasonable in scope and necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of TKO. Executive agrees that should
any portion of the covenants in Section 9 be unenforceable because of the scope thereof or the period covered thereby or otherwise, the
covenant shall be deemed to be reduced and limited to enable it to be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under the laws and
public policies applied in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought.
(d) Soliciting Executives. Executive shall not during the term of this Agreement or for a period of one (1) year after
termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, whether by resignation, discharge or otherwise, either directly or
indirectly, employ, enter into agreement with, or solicit the employment of, Executives of TKO for the purpose of causing them to leave
the employment of TKO or take employment with any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the business of
TKO.
(e) Injunctive Relief; Extension of Restrictive Period. In the event of a breach of any of the covenants by Executive or
TKO contained in this Agreement, it is understood that damages will be difficult to ascertain, and either party may petition a court of law
or equity for injunctive relief in addition to any other relief which Executive or TKO may have under the law, including but not limited to
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
10.
Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Executive shall not assign any part of his rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of TKO.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any and all prior
understandings and agreements between the parties regarding Executive’s employment.
(c) No modification hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
No waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is
sought to be enforced, unless it can be shown through custom, usage or course of action.
(d) This Agreement is executed in, and it is the intention of the parties hereto that it shall be governed by, the laws of the State of
Maryland, without regard to applicable conflict of laws provisions.
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(e) The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
(f) Any notice or communication permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective upon
personal service, or service by wire transmission, which has been acknowledged by the other party as being received, or two (2) days
after its mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
(1)
If to TKO, to:
Lorna M. Kleinrock, PHR
Vice President
Human Resources
Telkonet, Inc.
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, Maryland 20876
(2)
If to Executive, to:
Mr. Robert M. Zirpoli
3271 S. Highland Drive, #715
Las Vegas, NV 89109
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TKO and Executive have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TELKONET, INC.
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
By: /s/ Robert M. Zirpoli
Robert M. Zirpoli
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Exhibit 10.17
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EXECUTION COPY
THIS AGREEMENT is dated March 15, 2007 (the “Effective Date”) by and between TELKONET, INC., a Utah corporation
(“TELKONET”) and JASON TIENOR (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, TELKONET is the purchaser of the outstanding membership units of Ethostream LLC (“ETHOSTREAM”),
pursuant to a Unit Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and among TELKONET, ETHOSTREAM and the members of
ETHOSTREAM (the “Purchase Agreement”);
WHEREAS, TELKONET desires to maintain the business of ETHOSTREAM and to expand and further develop the business
of ETHOSTREAM; and
WHEREAS, TELKONET, in connection with the consummation of the purchase of the outstanding membership units of
ETHOSTREAM, desires to employ Executive effective as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and Executive
desires to accept such employment, on the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for such other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby conclusively acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound,
agree as follows:
1.
Duties. TELKONET hereby employs Executive in the capacity of CEO of ETHOSTREAM. In such capacity,
Executive shall perform his duties in a professional, supervisory and managerial nature solely for the benefit of TELKONET and
pertaining to the business and affairs of TELKONET as determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee of
TELKONET. Executive shall report directly to TELKONET’s Chief Executive Officer (the “TELKONET CEO”). Executive’s duties and
responsibilities shall also include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Serve as head of ETHOSTREAM’s operations and provide leadership for ETHOSTREAM’s activities;
(b) Under the direction of the Board of Directors and with the assistance of the Human Resource Department of
TELKONET: hire, compensate, discipline and terminate ETHOSTREAM staff; establish or oversee the establishment of job descriptions,
duties and responsibilities of all ETHOSTREAM staff; and, perform or oversee the performance of regular evaluations of all
ETHOSTREAM staff and determine the level of compensation of such staff on the basis of such evaluations;
(c) Alert and advise the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee of TELKONET about reasonably
significant matters needing their attention and action;
(d) Serve as the representative of ETHOSTREAM in activities related to its objectives and policies;
(e) Direct the coordination of the activities of ETHOSTREAM committees and projects;
(f) Under the direction of the Board of Directors and with the assistance of TELKONET’s outside certified public
accountant or the Finance Department of TELKONET: oversee the custody, use and consumption of ETHOSTREAM’s assets; oversee
the receipt, disbursement and expenditure of ETHOSTREAM’s funds; oversee the preparation of a proposed annual budget of
ETHOSTREAM;
(i) Supervise the sales, installation and support of all ETHOSTREAM subscriber acquisition activities;
(j) Oversee, under the direction of the Board of Directors, the development and expansion of ETHOSTREAM’s
business, sales and production operations;
(l) Present to the Board of Directors an annual report of all activities of ETHOSTREAM;
(m) Oversee the negotiation, evaluation and execution of all contracts, agreements and commitments arising in the
ordinary course of ETHOSTREAM’s business for and on behalf of ETHOSTREAM, consistent with the duties and responsibilities set
forth above; and
(o) Implement all Board directives and perform all such other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time by the
Board of Directors in its discretion.
2.
Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on March
14, 2010. This Term may be extended by the mutual agreement of both parties unless the Executive is terminated as provided in Section 6.
3.
Extent of Services. During the Term and any extension thereof, Executive shall devote his full time and efforts to
the performance, to the best of his abilities, of such duties and responsibilities, as described in Section 1 above, and as the Board of
Directors and/or the TELKONET CEO shall determine, consistent therewith.
4.
Compensation.
(a) Salary. Executive shall be paid One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($148,000.00) on an annualized basis in
accordance with TELKONET’s normal payroll practices, and subject to all lawfully required withholding. The base salary may be
increased annually as determined by the TELKONET CEO.
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(b) Bonus. The Board of Directors of TELKONET and the Executive will agree upon milestones for bonus
achievement. The actual bonus amount will be determined by the Board of Directors with the recommendation/review by the
TELKONET CEO.
(c) Executive Participation in TELKONET Staff Benefits Plans. Following the Effective Date, Executive shall be
entitled to participate in any group health programs and other benefit plans, which may be instituted from time-to-time for TELKONET
employees, and for which Executive qualifies under the terms of such plans. All such benefits shall be provided on the same terms and
conditions as generally apply to all other TELKONET employees under these plans and may be modified by TELKONET from time-to-
time.
(d) Expenses. Subject to approval by the TELKONET CEO, Executive shall be reimbursed by TELKONET for all
ordinary, reasonable, customary and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. Executive
agrees to prepare documentation for such expenses as may be necessary for TELKONET to comply with the applicable rules and
regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. TELKONET will provide a monthly stipend equal to $700 to Executive for the purpose of
obtaining an auto for the Executive’s business use.
5.
Vacation. At full pay and without any adverse effect to his compensation, provided all other terms and conditions of
this Agreement are satisfied, Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of vacation for each full calendar year during the term of this
Agreement. Executive agrees to schedule his vacation leave in advance upon written notice to the TELKONET CEO. Carryover of
vacation days in excess of two weeks is subject to the prior approval of the TELKONET CEO.
6.
Termination. This Agreement shall terminate in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement, or upon the first to
occur of any of the following events:
(a) The death of Executive;
(b) The mutual consent of Executive and TELKONET;
(c) “Cause” exists for termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “cause” shall mean the occurrence of any of the
following: (1) theft, fraud, embezzlement, or any other act of dishonesty by Executive; (2) any material breach by Executive of any
provision of this Agreement which breach is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written
notification thereof to Executive by TELKONET; (3) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of Executive in discharging any of his
duties and responsibilities under this Agreement after a written demand for performance was delivered to Executive that specifically
identified the manner in which the Board believed the Executive had failed to discharge his duties and responsibilities, and the Executive
failed to resume substantial performance of such duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis immediately following such demand;
(4) commission by Executive of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (5) any default of Executive’s obligations
hereunder, or any failure or refusal of Executive to comply with the policies, rules and regulations of TELKONET generally applicable to
TELKONET employees, which default, failure or refusal is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after
written notification thereof to Executive by TELKONET. If cause exists for termination, Executive shall be entitled to no further
compensation, except for accrued leave and vacation and except as may be required by applicable law.
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(d) “Good reason” exists for Executive to terminate his employment with TELKONET. For purposes of this Agreement,
“good reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following: (1) any material adverse reduction in the scope of Executive’s authority
or responsibilities as CEO of ETHOSTREAM; (2) any reduction in the amount of Executive’s compensation or participation in any
employee benefits; or (3) Executive’s principal place of employment is actually or constructively moved to any office or other location 50
miles or more outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If Executive terminates his employment with TELKONET for “good reason,” then,
upon notice to TELKONET by Executive of such termination, TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base salary and provide
Executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately prior to the termination
date for the period starting on the first day after the termination date and ending upon expiration of the Term.
If Executive is terminated by TELKONET for any reason other than for “cause,” then TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base
salary and provide Executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately
prior to the termination for the period starting on the first day after the termination and ending upon the expiration of the Term. In the
event TELKONET fails to renew this Agreement upon expiration of the Term, then TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base
salary and provide Executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately
prior to expiration of the Term for a period of three months following expiration of the Term.
7.
Surrender of Books and Papers. Upon termination of this Agreement (irrespective of the time, manner, or cause of
termination, be it for cause or otherwise), Executive shall immediately surrender to TELKONET all books, records, or other written
papers or documents entrusted to him or which he has otherwise acquired pertaining to TELKONET and/or ETHOSTREAM and all other
TELKONET property in Executive’s possession, custody or control.
8.
Inventions and Patents. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly from time-to-time fully inform and disclose
to TELKONET any and all ideas, concepts, copyrights, copyrightable material, developments, inventions, designs, improvements and
discoveries of whatever nature that Executive may have or produce during the term of Executive’s employment under this Agreement that
pertain or relate to the then current business of TELKONET (the “Creations”), whether conceived by Executive alone or with others and
whether or not conceived during regular working hours. All Creations shall be the exclusive property of TELKONET and shall be “works
made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. §101, and TELKONET shall own all rights in and to the Creations throughout the world, without
payment of royalty or other consideration to Executive or anyone claiming through Executive. Executive hereby transfers and assigns to
TELKONET (or its designee) all right, title and interest in and to every Creation. Executive shall assist TELKONET in obtaining patents
or copyrights on all such inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries being patentable or copyrightable by Executive or
TELKONET and shall execute all documents and do all things reasonably necessary (at TELKONET’S sole cost and expense) to obtain
letters of patent or copyright, vest the TELKONET with full and exclusive title thereto, and protect the same against infringement by third
parties, and such assistance shall be given by Executive, if needed, after termination of this Agreement for whatever cause or reason.
Executive hereby represents and warrants that Executive has no current or future obligation with respect to the assignment or disclosure
of any or all developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries of whatever nature to any previous Employer, entity or
other person and that Executive does not claim any rights or interest in or to any previous unpatented or uncopyrighted developments,
inventions, designs, improvements or discoveries.
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9.
Trade Secrets, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation.
(a) Trade Secrets. Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement and during the term of employment under
this Agreement, TELKONET shall deliver to Executive or permit Executive to have access to and become familiar with various
confidential information and trade secrets of TELKONET, including without limitation, data, production methods, customer lists, product
format or developments, other information concerning the business of TELKONET and ETHOSTREAM, and other unique processes,
procedures, services and products of ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET, which are regularly used in the operation of the business of the
ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET (collectively, the “Confidential Information”) For purposes of the preceding sentence, information is
not treated as being Confidential Information if it: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public other than by Executive in violation
of this Agreement; (ii) is obtained by Executive in good faith from a third party who discloses such information to Executive on a non-
confidential basis without violating any obligation of confidentiality or secrecy relating to the information disclosed; (iii) is independently
developed by Executive outside the scope of his employment without use of Confidential Information; or (iv) is Executive’s personnel
information. Executive shall not disclose any of the Confidential Information that he receives from ETHOSTREAM, TELKONET or their
clients and customers in the course of his employment with TELKONET, directly or indirectly, nor use it in any way, either during the
term of this Agreement or for a period of five (5) years thereafter, except as required in the course of employment with TELKONET.
Executive further acknowledges and agrees that Executive owes ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET, a fiduciary duty to preserve and
protect all Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized use. All files, records, documents, drawings, graphics,
processes, specifications, equipment and similar items relating to the business of ETHOSTREAM and/or TELKONET, whether prepared
by Executive or otherwise coming into Executive’s possession in the course of his employment with TELKONET, shall remain the
exclusive property of TELKONET and shall not be removed from the premises of ETHOSTREAM and/or TELKONET without the prior
written consent of TELKONET unless removed in relation to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement. Any such
files, records, documents, drawings, graphics, specifications, equipment and similar items, and any and all copies of such materials which
have been removed from the premises of TELKONET, shall be returned by Executive to TELKONET.
(b) Non-Competition. Executive acknowledges that he will be provided with and have access to the Confidential
Information, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause irreparable injury to TELKONET, that TELKONET’s willingness
to enter into this Agreement is based in material part on Executive’s agreement to the provisions of this Section 9(b) and that Executive’s
breach of the provisions of this Section would materially and irreparably damage TELKONET. In consideration for TELKONET’s
disclosure of Confidential Information to Executive, Executive’s access to the Confidential Information, and the salary paid to executive
by ETHOSTREAM hereunder, Executive agrees that during the term of Executive’s employment with ETHOSTREAM under this
Agreement and for one (1) year after the termination of Executive’s employment and regardless whether such termination is with or
without cause, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an executive, employee, employer, consultant, agent, principal, partner,
stockholder, corporate officer, director, advisor or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business
that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the Restricted Business (as defined herein) in North America. “Restricted Business”
means any business conducted by TELKONET, either itself or through ETHOSTREAM, at any time prior to or during Executive’s
employment pursuant to this Agreement.
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(c) Reasonableness of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the restrictions set forth in Section 9(b) of this
Agreement are reasonable in scope and necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of TELKONET. Executive agrees that
should any portion of the covenants in Section 9 be unenforceable because of the scope thereof or the period covered thereby or
otherwise, the covenant shall be deemed to be reduced and limited to enable it to be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under the
laws and public policies applied in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought.
(d) Soliciting Executives. Executive shall not during the term of this Agreement or for a period of one (1) year after
termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, whether by resignation, discharge or otherwise, either directly or
indirectly, employ or solicit the employment of, any employee of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET for the purpose of causing them to
leave the employment of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET or take employment with any business that is in competition in any manner
whatsoever with the business of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET.
(e) Injunctive Relief; Extension of Restrictive Period. In the event of a breach of any of the covenants by Executive or
TELKONET contained in this Agreement, it is understood that damages will be difficult to ascertain, and either party may petition a court
of law or equity for injunctive relief in addition to any other relief which Executive or TELKONET may have under the law, including but
not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees.
10.
Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Executive shall not assign any part of his rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of TELKONET.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any and all prior
understandings and agreements between the parties regarding Executive’s employment.
(c) No modification hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
No waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is
sought to be enforced, unless it can be shown through custom, usage or course of action.
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(d) This Agreement is executed in, and it is the intention of the parties hereto that it shall be governed by, the laws of the State of
Wisconsin without giving effect to applicable conflict of laws provisions.
(e) The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
(f) Any notice or communication permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective upon
personal service, or service by wire transmission, which has been acknowledged by the other party as being received, or two (2) days
after its mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
(1) If to TELKONET:
(2) If to Executive, to:
Lorna M. Kleinrock, PHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Telkonet, Inc.
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, Maryland 20876
Jason Tienor
ETHOSTREAM, LLC
10200 Innovation Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53226
[signature on next page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TELKONET and Executive have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TELKONET, INC.
EXECUTIVE
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
By: /s/ Jason Tienor
Jason Tienor
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Exhibit 10.18
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
EXECUTION COPY
THIS AGREEMENT is dated March 15, 2007 (the “Effective Date”) by and between TELKONET, INC., a Utah corporation
(“TELKONET”) and JEFFREY SOBIESKI (“Executive”).
WHEREAS, TELKONET is the purchaser of the outstanding membership units of ETHOSTREAM LLC (“ETHOSTREAM”),
pursuant to a Unit Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and among TELKONET, ETHOSTREAM and the members of
ETHOSTREAM (the “Purchase Agreement”);
WHEREAS, TELKONET desires to maintain the business of ETHOSTREAM and to expand and further develop the business of
ETHOSTREAM; and
WHEREAS, TELKONET, in connection with the consummation of the purchase of the outstanding membership units of
ETHOSTREAM, desires to employ Executive effective as of the Closing Date (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and Executive
desires to accept such employment, on the terms and conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for such other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby conclusively acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree
as follows:
1.
Duties. TELKONET hereby employs Executive in the capacity of CIO of ETHOSTREAM. In such capacity,
Executive shall perform his duties in a professional, supervisory and managerial nature solely for the benefit of TELKONET and pertaining
to the business and affairs of TELKONET as determined by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee of TELKONET.
Executive shall report directly to ETHOSTREAM’s Chief Executive Officer (the “ETHOSTREAM’S CEO”). Executive’s duties and
responsibilities shall also include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Serve as the most senior information systems executive of ETHOSTREAM’s operations and activities;
(b) Oversee internal systems design, internal systems programming, applications programming, telecommunications,
information systems, network systems, computer operations, data warehouse, and enterprise wide systems; and oversee the needs analysis,
acquisition, and maintenance of all information processing equipment.
(c) Assist in the supervision of the sales, installation and support of all ETHOSTREAM subscriber acquisition activities;
(d) Make internal systems expenditures consistent with the approved budget of ETHOSTREAM; and
(e) Implement all directives from the ETHOSTREAM CEO and perform all such other duties that may be assigned from
time-to-time by the Board of Directors in its discretion.
2.
Term. The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on March 14,
2010. This Term may be extended by the mutual agreement of both parties unless the Executive is terminated as provided in Section 6.
3.
Extent of Services. During the Term and any extension thereof, Executive shall devote his full time and efforts to the
performance, to the best of his abilities, of such duties and responsibilities as described in Section 1 above, and as the Board of Directors
and/or the TELKONET CEO shall determine, consistent therewith.
4.
Compensation.
(a) Salary. Executive shall be paid One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Dollars ($148,000.00) on an annualized basis in
accordance with TELKONET’s normal payroll practices, and subject to all lawfully required withholding. The base salary may be
increased annually as determined by the TELKONET CEO.
(b) Bonus. The Board of Directors of TELKONET and the Executive will agree upon milestones for bonus achievement.
The actual bonus amount will be determined by the Board of Directors with the recommendation/review by the TELKONET CEO.
(c) Executive Participation in TELKONET Staff Benefits Plans. Following the Effective Date, Executive shall be entitled
to participate in any group health programs and other benefit plans, which may be instituted from time-to-time for TELKONET employees,
and for which Executive qualifies under the terms of such plans. All such benefits shall be provided on the same terms and conditions as
generally apply to all other TELKONET employees under these plans and may be modified by TELKONET from time-to-time.
(d) Expenses. Subject to approval by the TELKONET CEO, Executive shall be reimbursed by TELKONET for all
ordinary, reasonable, customary and necessary expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. Executive
agrees to prepare documentation for such expenses as may be necessary for TELKONET to comply with the applicable rules and
regulations of the Internal Revenue Service. TELKONET will provide a monthly stipend equal to $700 to Executive for the purpose of
obtaining an auto for the Executive’s business use.
5.
Vacation. At full pay and without any adverse effect to his compensation, provided all other terms and conditions of
this Agreement are satisfied, Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of vacation for each full calendar year during the term of this
Agreement. Executive agrees to schedule his vacation leave in advance upon written notice to the ETHOSTREAM CEO. Carryover of
vacation days in excess of two weeks is subject to the prior approval of the TELKONET CEO.
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6.
Termination. This Agreement shall terminate in accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement, or upon the first to
occur of any of the following events:
(a) The death of Executive;
(b) The mutual consent of Executive and TELKONET;
(c) “Cause” exists for termination. For purposes of this Agreement, “cause” shall mean the occurrence of any of the
following: (1) theft, fraud, embezzlement, or any other act of dishonesty by Executive; (2) any material breach by Executive of any
provision of this Agreement which breach is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days after written notification
thereof to Executive by TELKONET; (3) any habitual neglect of duty or misconduct of Executive in discharging any of his duties and
responsibilities under this Agreement after a written demand for performance was delivered to Executive that specifically identified the
manner in which the Board believed the Executive had failed to discharge his duties and responsibilities, and the Executive failed to resume
substantial performance of such duties and responsibilities on a continuous basis immediately following such demand; (4) commission by
Executive of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or (5) any default of Executive’s obligations hereunder, or any failure or
refusal of Executive to comply with the policies, rules and regulations of TELKONET generally applicable to TELKONET employees,
which default, failure or refusal is not cured within a reasonable time (but not to exceed thirty (30) days) after written notification thereof to
Executive by TELKONET. If cause exists for termination, Executive shall be entitled to no further compensation, except for accrued leave
and vacation and except as may be required by applicable law.
(d) “Good reason” exists for Executive to terminate his employment with TELKONET. For purposes of this Agreement,
“good reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following: (1) any material adverse reduction in the scope of Executive’s authority
or responsibilities as CIO of ETHOSTREAM; (2) any reduction in the amount of Executive’s compensation or participation in any
employee benefits; or (3) Executive’s principal place of employment is actually or constructively moved to any office or other location 50
miles or more outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If Executive terminates his employment with TELKONET for “good reason,” then, upon
notice to TELKONET by Executive of such termination, TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base salary and provide Executive
with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately prior to the termination date for the
period starting on the first day after the termination date and ending upon the expiration of the Term.
If Executive is terminated by TELKONET for any reason other than for “cause,” then TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base
salary and provide Executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately prior
to the termination for the period starting on the first day after the termination and ending upon the expiration of the Term. In the event
TELKONET fails to renew this Agreement upon expiration of the Term, then TELKONET shall continue to pay Executive's base salary
and provide Executive with continued participation in each employee benefit plan in which Executive participated immediately prior to
expiration of the Term for a period of three months following expiration of the Term.
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7.
Surrender of Books and Papers. Upon termination of this Agreement (irrespective of the time, manner, or cause of
termination, be it for cause or otherwise), Executive shall immediately surrender to TELKONET all books, records, or other written papers
or documents entrusted to him or which he has otherwise acquired pertaining to TELKONET and/or ETHOSTREAM and all other
TELKONET property in Executive’s possession, custody or control.
8.
Inventions and Patents. Executive agrees that Executive will promptly from time-to-time fully inform and disclose to
TELKONET any and all ideas, concepts, copyrights, copyrightable material, developments, inventions, designs, improvements and
discoveries of whatever nature that Executive may have or produce during the term of Executive’s employment under this Agreement that
pertain or relate to the then current business of TELKONET (the “Creations”), whether conceived by Executive alone or with others and
whether or not conceived during regular working hours. All Creations shall be the exclusive property of TELKONET and shall be “works
made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. §101, and TELKONET shall own all rights in and to the Creations throughout the world, without
payment of royalty or other consideration to Executive or anyone claiming through Executive Executive hereby transfers and assigns to
TELKONET (or its designee) all right, title and interest in and to every Creation. Executive shall assist TELKONET in obtaining patents or
copyrights on all such inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries being patentable or copyrightable by Executive or TELKONET
and shall execute all documents and do all things reasonably necessary (at TELKONET’s sole cost and expense) necessary to obtain letters
of patent or copyright, vest the TELKONET with full and exclusive title thereto, and protect the same against infringement by third parties,
and such assistance shall be given by Executive, if needed, after termination of this Agreement for whatever cause or reason. Executive
hereby represents and warrants that Executive has no current or future obligation with respect to the assignment or disclosure of any or all
developments, inventions, designs, improvements and discoveries of whatever nature to any previous Employer, entity or other person and
that Executive does not claim any rights or interest in or to any previous unpatented or uncopyrighted developments, inventions, designs,
improvements or discoveries.
9.
Trade Secrets, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation.
(a) Trade Secrets. Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement and during the term of employment under this
Agreement, TELKONET shall deliver to Executive or permit Executive to have access to and become familiar with various confidential
information and trade secrets of TELKONET, including without limitation, data, production methods, customer lists, product format or
developments, other information concerning the business of TELKONET and ETHOSTREAM, and other unique processes, procedures,
services and products of ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET, which are regularly used in the operation of the business of the
ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET, (collectively, the “Confidential Information”). For purposes of the preceding sentence, information is
not treated as being Confidential Information if it: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public other than by Executive in violation of
this Agreement; (ii) is obtained by Executive in good faith from a third party who discloses such information to Executive on a non-
confidential basis without violating any obligation of confidentiality or secrecy relating to the information disclosed; (iii) is independently
developed by Executive outside the scope of his employment without use of Confidential Information; or (iv) is Executive’s personnel
information. Executive shall not disclose any of the Confidential Information that he receives from ETHOSTREAM, TELKONET or their
clients and customers in the course of his employment with TELKONET, directly or indirectly, nor use it in any way, either during the term
of this Agreement or for a period of five (5) years thereafter, except as required in the course of employment with TELKONET. Executive
further acknowledges and agrees that Executive owes ETHOSTREAM and TELKONET, a fiduciary duty to preserve and protect all
Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized use. All files, records, documents, drawings, graphics, processes,
specifications, equipment and similar items relating to the business of ETHOSTREAM and/or TELKONET, whether prepared by
Executive or otherwise coming into Executive’s possession in the course of his employment with TELKONET, shall remain the exclusive
property of TELKONET and shall not be removed from the premises of ETHOSTREAM and/or TELKONET without the prior written
consent of TELKONET unless removed in relation to the performance of Executive’s duties under this Agreement. Any such files, records,
documents, drawings, graphics, specifications, equipment and similar items, and any and all copies of such materials which have been
removed from the premises of TELKONET, shall be returned by Executive to ETHOSTREAM.
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(b) Non-Competition. Executive acknowledges that he will be provided with and have access to the Confidential
Information, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause irreparable injury to TELKONET, that TELKONET’s willingness to
enter into this Agreement is based in material part on Executive’s agreement to the provisions of this Section 9(b) and that Executive’s
breach of the provisions of this Section would materially and irreparably damage TELKONET. In consideration for TELKONET’s
disclosure of Confidential Information to Executive, Executive’s access to the Confidential Information, and the salary paid to executive by
ETHOSTREAM hereunder, Executive agrees that during the term of Executive’s employment with ETHOSTREAM under this Agreement
and for one (1) year after the termination of Executive’s employment and regardless whether such termination is with or without cause,
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an executive, employee, employer, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder,
corporate officer, director, advisor or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that is in
competition in any manner whatsoever with the Restricted Business (as defined herein) in North America. “Restricted Business” means any
business conducted by TELKONET, either itself or through ETHOSTREAM, at any time prior to or during Executive’s employment
pursuant to this Agreement.
(c) Reasonableness of Restrictions. Executive acknowledges that the restrictions set forth in Section 9(b) of this
Agreement are reasonable in scope and necessary for the protection of the business and goodwill of TELKONET. Executive agrees that
should any portion of the covenants in Section 9 be unenforceable because of the scope thereof or the period covered thereby or otherwise,
the covenant shall be deemed to be reduced and limited to enable it to be enforced to the maximum extent permissible under the laws and
public policies applied in the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought.
(d) Soliciting Executives. Executive shall not during the term of this Agreement or for a period of one (1) year after
termination of Executive’s employment hereunder for any reason, whether by resignation, discharge or otherwise, either directly or
indirectly, solicit the employment of, any employee of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET for the purpose of causing them to leave the
employment of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET or take employment with any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever
with the business of ETHOSTREAM or TELKONET.
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(e) Injunctive Relief; Extension of Restrictive Period. In the event of a breach of any of the covenants by Executive or
TELKONET contained in this Agreement, it is understood that damages will be difficult to ascertain, and either party may petition a court
of law or equity for injunctive relief in addition to any other relief which Executive or TELKONET may have under the law, including but
not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees.
10.
Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Executive shall not assign any part of his rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of TELKONET.
(b) This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any and all prior
understandings and agreements between the parties regarding Executive’s employment.
(c) No modification hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
No waiver of any provisions of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against whom it is
sought to be enforced, unless it can be shown through custom, usage or course of action.
(d) This Agreement is executed in, and it is the intention of the parties hereto that it shall be governed by, the laws of the State of
Wisconsin without giving effect to applicable conflict of laws provisions.
(e) The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
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(f) Any notice or communication permitted or required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall become effective upon
personal service, or service by wire transmission, which has been acknowledged by the other party as being received, or two (2) days after
its mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid addressed as follows:
(1)
If to TELKONET:
Lorna M. Kleinrock, PHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Telkonet, Inc.
20374 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Germantown, Maryland 20876
(2)
If to Executive, to:
Jeffrey Sobieski
ETHOSTREAM, LLC
10200 Innovation Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TELKONET and Executive have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
TELKONET, INC.
EXECUTIVE
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
By: /s/ Jeffrey Sobieski
Jeffrey Sobieski
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Exhibit 21
List of Subsidiaries
Name
Ownership %
State of Incorporation
Telkonet Communications, Inc.
Microwave Satellite Technologies, Inc. (MST)
Interactivewifi.com, LLC (MST subsidiary)
Tevue, LLC (MST subsidiary)
Ethostream, LLC
100.0
90.0
50.0
37.5
100.0
Delaware
New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey
Minnesota
Exhibit 23
Board of Directors
Telkonet, Inc.
Germantown, MD
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Registration No. 333-114425, 333-129950, 333-137703, 333-
141069, 333-138001) on Form S-3 of Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries of our reports dated March 15, 2007, 2007, with respect to the
consolidated balance sheets of Telkonet, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated
statements of losses, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three-years ended December 31, 2006, management's assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2006, which reports appear in the December 31, 2006 annual report on Form 10-K of Telkonet, Inc. and
its subsidiaries.
/s/ RUSSELL BEDFORD STEFANOU MIRCHANDANI LLP
Russell Bedford Stefanou Mirchandani LLP
Certified Public Accountants
McLean, Virginia
March 16, 2007
Exhibit 31.1
I, Ronald W. Pickett, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Telkonet, Inc.;
Certifications
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 presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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
13a-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 principles;
(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 financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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
function):
(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 involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 16, 2007
By: /s/ Ronald W. Pickett
Ronald W. Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2
I, Richard J. Leimbach, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Telkonet, Inc.;
Certifications
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 presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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
13a-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 principles;
(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 financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal
control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant’s other certifying officers 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
function):
(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 involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 16, 2007
By: /s/ Richard J. Leimbach
Richard J. Leimbach
Vice President of Finance
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Ronald W. Pickett, Chief Executive Officer of Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:
(1) The Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2006 which this certification
accompanies 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 the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
/s/ Ronald W. Pickett
Ronald W. Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
March 16, 2007
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF
THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Richard J. Leimbach, Chief Financial Officer of Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”), certify that:
(1) The Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2006 which this certification
accompanies 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 the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
/s/ Richard J. Leimbach
Richard J. Leimbach
Vice President of Finance
March 16, 2007