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CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Nevada Corporation)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
ITEM 1. | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 |
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 38 |
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 49 |
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 49 |
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | ||
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 49 |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 49 |
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 49 |
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 51 |
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES | 51 |
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | 51 |
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | 51 |
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Part I – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Expressed in US dollars)
March 31, 2024 (unaudited)
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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts receivable - net | ||||||||
Accounts receivable – Related Party | ||||||||
Advance to Supplier - Prepayment | ||||||||
Deferred Offering Costs | ||||||||
Investment Heze Honguan Natural Gas Co. | ||||||||
Loan Receivables | ||||||||
Investment to Guangyuan Shuxin New Energy Co. | ||||||||
Inventories, net | ||||||||
Total Current Assets | ||||||||
Long-Term Assets: | ||||||||
Property and Equipment - Net | ||||||||
Goodwill | ||||||||
LWL Intangibles | ||||||||
Investment to Shuya | ||||||||
Long-term financing receivables - net | ||||||||
License | ||||||||
Patents | ||||||||
Right -of - use asset | ||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Total Long-Term Assets | ||||||||
Assets from discontinued operations | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Accounts payable – Related Party | ||||||||
Accrued expenses | ||||||||
Customer deposits | ||||||||
Warranty liability | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | ||||||||
Facility lease liability - current | ||||||||
Line of credit | ||||||||
Related party note payable | ||||||||
Convertible notes payable - net | ||||||||
Total Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Long-Term Liability: | ||||||||
Facility lease liability - non-current | ||||||||
Accrued dividend | ||||||||
Total Long-Term Liability | ||||||||
Liabilities from discontinued operations | ||||||||
Total Liabilities | ||||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Common stock, $ | par value; shares authorized; and issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively||||||||
15% Series E Convertible preferred stock, $ | par value; shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and outstanding as of and December 31, 2023, respectively||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensible income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity attributable to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest | ||||||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | $ |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Sales | $ | $ | ||||||
Sales – related party | ||||||||
Total sales | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | ||||||||
Gross profit | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
General and administrative expense | ||||||||
Salaries | ||||||||
Travel | ||||||||
Professional fees legal & accounting | ||||||||
Facility lease and maintenance | ||||||||
Consulting engineering | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | ||||||||
Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Change in derivative liability | ||||||||
Other loss – deconsolidation of shuya | ( | ) | ||||||
Interest and financing fees | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | ||||||||
Net (loss) before noncontrolling interest from continuing operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net profit before noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest from continuing operation | ||||||||
Net profit attributable to non-controlling interest from discontinued operation | ( | ) | ||||||
Net (loss) attributable to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. from continuing operation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net profit attributable to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. from discontinued operation | ( | ) | ||||||
Net (loss) attributable to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Accumulative other comprehensive (loss) | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation (loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total other comprehensive (loss) | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | ||||||||
Net (loss) per common share basic and diluted | $ | ) | ) |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)
Common Stock .001 Par | Preferred Stock | Common Stock to be issued | Additional Paid in | Subscription | Accumulated Comprehensive | Accumulated | Non Controlling | Stock holders’ Deficit/equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Amount | Capital | Interest | Income | Deficit | interest | Totals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2022 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued in conjunction for debt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants issued for services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for S1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offering costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for rounding | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares for Pacific Pier and Firstfire conversion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for Universal Scope Conversion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non controlling interest ownership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
Common Stock .001 Par | Preferred Stock | Common Stock to be issued | Additional Paid in | Accumulated Comprehensive | Accumulated | Non Controlling | Stock Deficit/equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Amount | Capital | Income | Deficit | interest | Totals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for stock compensation | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for debt inducement | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for subscription | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for series E preferred conversion | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustments | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non controlling interest ownership | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued Series E preferred dividend | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscription receivable | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Loss | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2024 | ( | ) | ( | ) |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net Loss from continuing operation | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
Other loss from deconsolidation of shuya | ||||||||
Stock compensation expense | ||||||||
Stock issued for stock inducement | ||||||||
Amortization of debt discount | ||||||||
Attributable income per equity method - Shuya | ( | ) | ||||||
Warrant issued | ||||||||
Financing fees | ||||||||
Change in derivative liability | ( | ) | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Right – of - use asset | ( | ) | ||||||
Lease liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
Accounts receivable | ( | ) | ||||||
Accounts receivable – related party | ( | ) | ||||||
Interest receivable | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses | ||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Decrease in inventory | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||||||
Accrued interest | ||||||||
Accrued expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Customer deposits | ( | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in continuing operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net cash used in discontinued operations | ( | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Investment in Heze Hongyuan | ( | ) | ||||||
Loan receivables | ||||||||
Net cash provided by continuing operations | ||||||||
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | ||||||||
Net cash flows provided by investing activities | ||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable and lines of credit | ||||||||
Payments on notes payable and line of credit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Stock issued for cash | ||||||||
Net cash provided by continuing operations | ||||||||
Net cash provided by discontinued operations | ||||||||
Net cash flows provided by financing activities | ||||||||
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash | ||||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental cashflow information: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental non-cash disclosure | ||||||||
Discount on new notes | $ | $ | ||||||
Shares issued for preferred conversions | $ | $ | ||||||
Dividend accrued | $ | $ | ||||||
Warrants issued in conjunction for convertible notes payable | $ | $ | ||||||
Universal convertible note issuance | $ | $ |
The accompanying footnotes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – GENERAL
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to fairly state the Company’s financial position and the results of its operations for the periods presented, in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. All adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s fiscal year end December 31, 2023 report. The Company assumes that the users of the interim financial information herein have read, or have access to, the audited financial statements for the preceding period, and that the adequacy of additional disclosure needed for a fair presentation may be determined in that context. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year ending December 31, 2024.
The summary of significant accounting policies of Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. is presented to assist in the understanding of the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
Corporate History
We were incorporated in California in July 1995 under the name Probe Manufacturing Industries, Inc. We redomiciled to Nevada in April 2005 under the name Probe Manufacturing, Inc. We manufactured electronics and provided services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of industrial, automotive, semiconductor, medical, communication, military, and high technology products. On September 11, 2015 Clean Energy HRS, or “CE HRS”, our wholly owned subsidiary acquired the assets of Heat Recovery Solutions from General Electric International. In November 2015, we changed our name to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Our principal executive offices are located at 1340 Reynolds Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614. Our telephone number is (949) 273-4990. Our common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CETY.”
Our internet website address is www.cetyinc.com. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this document, and you should not consider any information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part of this document.
The Company has four reportable segments: Clean Energy HRS (HRS) & CETY Europe, CETY Renewables waste to energy, and engineering & manufacturing services, and CETY HK NG trading.
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Going Concern
The
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets
and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a total stockholder’s equity of $
Plan of Operation
CETY is a rising leader in the zero-emission revolution by providing eco-friendly energy solutions, clean energy fuels, and alternative electric power for small to mid-sized projects across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company harnesses the power of heat and biomass to produce electricity with zero emissions and minimal cost. Additionally, the company offers Waste to Energy Solutions, converting waste materials from manufacturing, agriculture, and wastewater treatment plants into electricity and BioChar. Clean Energy Technologies also provides Engineering, Consulting, and Project Management Solutions, leveraging its expertise to develop clean energy projects for both municipal and industrial customers, as well as Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies.
Our principal businesses
Heat Recovery Solutions – Clean Energy Technologies patented Clean Cycle Generator (CCG) is a heat recovery system that captures waste heat from various sources and converts it into electricity. This system can be integrated into various industrial processes, helping to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Waste to Energy Solutions - Clean Energy Technologies’ waste to energy solutions involve converting organic waste materials, such as agricultural waste and food waste, into clean energy through its proprietary gasification technology that produce a range of products, including electricity, heat, and biochar.
Engineering, Consulting and Project Management Solutions – Clean Energy Technologies offers engineering and manufacturing services to help clients bring their sustainable energy products to market. This includes design, prototyping, testing, and production services. Clean Energy Technologies’ expertise in engineering and manufacturing enables it to provide customized solutions to meet clients’ specific needs.
Clean Energy Technologies (H.K.) Limited (“CETY HK”) consists of two business ventures in mainland China:(i) our natural gas (“NG”) trading operations sourcing and suppling NG to industries and municipalities. NG is principally used for heavy truck refueling stations and urban or industrial users. We purchase large quantities of NG from large wholesale NG depots at fixed prices which are prepaid for in advance at a discount to the market. We sell the NG to our customers at fixed prices or prevailing daily spot prices for the duration of the contracts
NOTE 2 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
The summary of significant accounting policies of Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (formerly Probe Manufacturing, Inc.) is presented to assist in the understanding of the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
The consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates may be materially different from actual financial results. Significant estimates include the recoverability of long-lived assets, the collection of accounts receivable and valuation of inventory and reserves.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
We
maintain the majority of our cash accounts at JP Morgan Chase bank. The total cash balance is insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $
Accounts Receivable
Our
ability to collect receivables is affected by economic fluctuations in the geographic areas and industries served by us. Reserves for
un-collectable amounts are provided, based on past experience and a specific analysis of the accounts. Although we expect to collect
amounts due, actual collections may differ from the estimated amounts. As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, we had a reserve
for potentially un-collectable accounts receivable of $
Eight
customers accounted for approximately
Inventory
Inventories
are valued at the lower of weighted average cost or market value. Our industry experiences changes in technology, changes in market
value and availability of raw materials, as well as changing customer demand. We make provisions for estimated excess and obsolete
inventories based on regular audits and cycle counts of our on-hand inventory levels and forecasted customer demands and at times
additional provisions are made. Any inventory write offs are charged to the reserve account. As of March 31, 2024 we had a reserve
of $
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Assets held under capital leases are recorded at lease inception at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair market value of the related assets. The cost of ordinary maintenance and repairs is charged to operations. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:
Furniture and fixtures |
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Long – Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives, and operating lease right-of-use assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recoverability of long-lived assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the assets. Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable.
The
Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset’s carrying
amount may not be recoverable. The Company conducts its long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC 360-10-15, “Impairment
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” ASC 360-10-15 requires the Company to group assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which
identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluate the asset group against
the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset is recoverable,
an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group asset group exceeds its fair value based
on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals. There was
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue under ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASC 606”).
Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time
FASB ASC 606-10-25-27 through 25-29, 25-36 through 25-37, 55-5 through 55-10
An entity transfers control of a good or service over time and satisfies a performance obligation and recognizes revenue over time if one of the following criteria is met:
a. The customer receives and consumes the benefits provided by the entity’s performance as the entity performs (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-55-5 through 55-6).
b. The entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset (for example, work in process) that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-55-7).
c. The entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity (see FASB ASC 606-10-25-28), and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-25-29).
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Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point in Time
FASB ASC 606-10-25-30
If a performance obligation is not satisfied over time, the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time. To determine the point in time at which a customer obtains control of a promised asset and the entity satisfies a performance obligation, the entity should consider the guidance on control in FASB ASC 606-10-25-23 through 25-26. In addition, it should consider indicators of the transfer of control, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The entity has a present right to payment for the asset
b. The customer has legal title to the asset
c. The entity has transferred physical possession of the asset
d. The customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset
e. The customer has accepted the asset
The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods and services transferred to the customer. In addition, a) the company also does not have an alternative use for the asset if the customer were to cancel the contract, and b) has a fully enforceable right to receive payment for work performed (i.e., customers are required to pay as various milestones and/or timeframes are met)
The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle for our HRS and Cety Europe Divisions:
● | Identify the contract with the customer | |
● | Identify the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Determine the transaction price | |
● | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Recognize revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation |
The following steps are applied to our legacy engineering and manufacturing division:
● | We generate a quotation | |
● | We receive Purchase orders from our customers. | |
● | We build the product to their specification | |
● | We invoice at the time of shipment | |
● | The terms are typically Net 30 days |
The following step is applied to our CETY HK business unit:
● | CETY HK is primarily responsible for fulfilling the contract / promise to provide the specified good or service. |
A principal obtains control over any one of the following (ASC 606-10-55-37A):
a. | A good or another asset from the other party which the entity then transfers to the customer. Note that momentary control before transfer to the customer may not qualify. | |
b. | A right to a service to be performed by the other party, which gives the entity the ability to direct that party to provide the service to the customer on the entity’s behalf. | |
c. | A good or service from the other party that it then combines with other goods or services in providing the specified good or service to the customer. |
If the entity obtains control over one of the above before the good or service is transferred to a customer, the entity could be considered a principal.
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Additionally, the above five steps are applied to achieve core principle for our CETY Renewables Division:
Because the CETY Renewables division is presently engaged in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of biomass power facilities, CETY Renewables has developed a process of executing EPC Agreements with customers for this work. In contracting these engagements, CETY Renewables recognizes revenue according to accounting standards in accordance with ASC 606.
In recognizing this revenue, CETY Renewables first identifies the relevant contract with its customer according to 606-10-25-1.
● | The entities, together known as the Parties, approved the contract in writing, through signatures and commitment to the performance of permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. |
● | CETY’s work product includes permits, engineering designs, equipment, and full balance of plant specific to permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. |
● | CETY and customer agree to a total EPC contract price. |
● | The contract has commercial substance. The risk associated with this EPC Agreement is that payment of the EPC contract price. |
● | Per the EPC Agreement, CETY expects to collect substantially all of the consideration for its goods and services. |
Secondly, CETY identifies the performance obligations of the Parties in performance of the EPC Agreement in accordance with 606-10-25-14. At contract inception, CETY assesses the goods and services necessary to deliver the facility in accordance with its agreement with clients. The agreement specifically laid out all deliverables necessary to achieve the permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
CETY also looks at 606-10-25-14(A). A bundle of goods or services is also present, in that CETY is delivering all work products associated with permitting, design, procurement, construction and commissioning of a commercially operable biomass power plant. A biomass power plant is a distinct bundle of goods or services, so the individual goods or services on their own do not lend themselves to a fully integrated or functional system.
CETY in accordance with 606-10-32-1, CETY reviews measurement of the performance obligations. There is no exclusion of any amount of the Contract Price due to constraints associated with 606-10-31-11 through 606-10-32-13.
In review of 606-10-32-2A, CETY did not exclude measurement from the measurement of the transaction price any taxes assessed by a government authority as no such taxes will be due.
In reviewing 606-10-32-3, CETY evaluated the nature, timing, and amount of consideration promised, and whether it impacts the estimate of the transaction price.
Finally, in identifying a single method of measuring progress for each performance obligation satisfied over time, in accordance with 606-10-25-32, CETY applies the methodology of 606-10-25-36. CETY adopted and implemented the input method for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606-10-25-33. The company adopts the input method for implementation. CETY recognizes revenue for performance obligations on the basis of the entity’s efforts or inputs to the satisfaction of a performance obligation per 606-10-55-20.
For CETY, the contracts with clients for the construction of biomass power plants are the basis for revenue recognition. In each separate EPC Agreement, the performance obligations include permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the plant. All of these work products satisfy Section 606-10-25-27(b) as these work products create or enhance an asset under customer’s control. Upon delivery of the work product, the customer takes control of the work products and has full right and ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of the assets. We recognize revenue over time, using timeline and milestone methods to measure progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation.
During the complexity and duration of the biomass power plant construction projects, CETY will recognize revenue over time, consistent with the criteria for over-time recognition under ASC 606. This approach reflects the continuous transfer of documents, permits, and the equipment over to the customer, which is characteristic of long-term construction contracts.
We have a list of appropriate measures of progress: This is based on milestones achieved, among other measures.
Given the long-term nature of the projects, CETY regularly reviews and, if necessary, updates its estimates of progress towards completion, transaction price, and the allocation of the transaction price to performance obligations.
Also,
from time to time our contracts state that the customer is not obligated to pay a final payment until the units are commissioned, i.e.
a final payment of
Also
from time to time we require upfront deposits from our customers based on the contract. As of March 31,2024, and December 31, 2023 and,
we had outstanding customer deposits of $
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASC (Accounting Standards Codification) 820-10 (SFAS No. 157), “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” for financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 provides a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. FASB ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. FASB ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs required by the standard that the Company uses to measure fair value:
● | Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | |
● | Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities. | |
● | Level
3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets
or liabilities. The Company’s derivative liabilities have been valued as Level 3 instruments. We value the derivative liability
using a lattice model, with a volatility of |
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, prepaid expenses, inventory, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and convertible notes payable. The estimated fair value of cash, prepaid expenses, investments, accounts payable, accrued expenses and convertible notes payable approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Foreign Currency Translation and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
We have no material components of other comprehensive income (loss) and accordingly, net loss is equal to comprehensive loss in all periods. The accounts of the Company’s Chinese entities are maintained in RMB. The accounts of the Chinese entities were translated into USD in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 830 “Foreign Currency Matters.” All assets and liabilities were translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date; stockholders’ equity is translated at historical rates and the statements of operations and cash flows are translated at the weighted average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income.” Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are reflected in the statements of operations.
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The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 220-10, “Comprehensive Income (loss).” Comprehensive income (loss) comprises net income (loss) and all changes to the statements of changes in stockholders’ equity, except those due to investments by stockholders, changes in additional paid-in capital and distributions to stockholders.
Change from fair value or equity method to consolidation
In
July 2022, JHJ and other three shareholders agreed to form and make total capital contribution of RMB
Shuya was set up as the operating entity for pipeline natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) trading business, while the other two shareholders of Shuaya have large supply relationships.
For
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company has determined that Shuya was not a VIE and has evaluated its consolidation analysis under
the voting interest model. Because the Company does not own greater than
JHJ
made a investment of RMB
However,
effective January 1, 2023, JHJ, SSEN and Chengdu Xiangyueheng Enterprise Management Co., Ltd (“Xiangyueheng), who is the
As a result of Consistent Action Agreement, the Company re-analyzed and determined that Shuya is the variable interest entity (“VIE”) of JHJ because 1) the equity investors at risk, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and 2) Shuya is structured with disproportionate voting rights, and substantially all of the activities are conducted on behalf of an investor with disproportionately few voting rights. Under ASC 810, a reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a VIE, and must consolidate that VIE, if the reporting entity has both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance; and (b) the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company concluded JHJ is deemed the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Accordingly, the Company consolidates Shuya effective on January 1, 2023.
The change of control interest was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, referred to as ASC, 805, Business Combinations. The management determined that the Company was the acquiror for financial accounting purposes. In identifying the Company as the accounting acquiror, the companies considered the structure of the transaction and other actions contemplated by the Three-Parties Consistent Action Agreement, relative outstanding share ownership and market values, the composition of the combined company’s board of directors, the relative size of Shuya, and the designation of certain senior management positions of the combined company.
In accordance with ASC 805, the Company recorded the acquisition based on the fair value of the consideration transferred and then allocated the purchase price to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the Acquisition Date. The excess of the value of consideration transferred over the aggregate fair value of those net assets was recorded as goodwill. Any identified definite lived intangible assets will be amortized over their estimated useful lives and any identified intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and goodwill will not be amortized but will be tested for impairment at least annually. All intangible assets and goodwill will be tested for impairment when certain indicators are present. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use significant judgment and estimates including the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenues and cash flows, discount rates, and selection of comparable companies. The valuation of purchase considerations was based on preliminary estimates that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances.
As
the Consistent Action Agreement did not quantify any considerations to gain the control, the deemed consideration paid is the fair value
of
Fair value of non-controlling interests | $ | |||
Fair value of previously held equity investment | ||||
Subtotal | $ | |||
Recognized value of 100% of identifiable net assets | ( | ) | ||
Goodwill Recognized | $ | |||
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed (preliminary): | ||||
Inventories | $ | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
Trade and other receivables | ||||
Advanced deposit | ||||
Net fixed assets | ||||
Trade and other payables | ( | ) | ||
Advanced payments | ( | ) | ||
Salaries and wages payables | ( | ) | ||
Other receivable | ||||
Total identifiable net assets | $ |
Under ASC-805-10-50-2, initial consolidation of an investee previously reported using fair value or the equity method should be accounted for prospectively as of the date the entity obtained a controlling financial interest. Therefore, the Company should provide pro forma information as if the consolidation had occurred as of the beginning of each of the current and prior comparative reporting period per
On
January 1, 2024, and effective on the same date, JHJ, SSET and Xiangyueheng entered into the Agreement on the Termination of the Concerted
Action Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties released each other from any and all obligations
under the CAA. Due to the Termination Agreement, the Company now holds less than
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Basic (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. At March 31, 2024, we had outstanding common shares of
. Basic Weighted average common shares and equivalents for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023 were and respectively. As of March 31, 2024, we had convertible notes, convertible into approximately of additional common shares and outstanding warrants of 2,099,352 shares. Fully diluted weighted average common shares and equivalents were withheld from the calculation for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023 as they were considered anti-dilutive.
Research and Development
We
had
Segment Disclosure
FASB
Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for reporting financial and descriptive information about an
enterprise’s reportable segments. The Company has
An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on its pre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net sales less cost of sales, and segment selling, general and administrative expenses, and does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation, other charges (income), net and interest and other, net.
Selected Financial Data:
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net Sales | ||||||||
Manufacturing and Engineering | $ | $ | ||||||
Heat Recovery Solutions | ||||||||
NG Trading | ||||||||
Waste to Energy | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||
Total Sales | $ | $ | ||||||
Segment income and reconciliation before tax | ||||||||
Manufacturing and Engineering | ||||||||
Heat Recovery Solutions | ||||||||
LNG Trading | ||||||||
Waste to Energy | ||||||||
Total Segment income | ||||||||
Less: operating expense | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Less: other income and expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net (loss) before income tax | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Total Assets | ||||||||
Manufacturing and Engineering | $ | $ | ||||||
Heat Recovery Solutions | ||||||||
Waste to Energy | ||||||||
NG Trading | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | $ |
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
United States | ||||||||
China | ||||||||
Other international | ||||||||
Total Sales |
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Share-Based Compensation
The Company has adopted the use of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS No. 123R) (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation), which supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and its related implementation guidance and eliminates the alternative to use Opinion 25’s intrinsic value method of accounting that was provided in Statement 123 as originally issued. This Statement requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instruments, which includes grants of stock options and stock warrants, based on the fair value of the award, measured at the grant date (with limited exceptions). Under this standard, the fair value of each award is estimated on the grant date, using an option-pricing model that meets certain requirements. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of our equity awards, including stock options and warrants. The Black-Scholes model meets the requirements of SFAS No. 123R; however, the fair values generated may not reflect their actual fair values, as it does not consider certain factors, such as vesting requirements, employee attrition and transferability limitations. The Black-Scholes model valuation is affected by our stock price and a number of assumptions, including expected volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. We estimate the expected volatility and estimated life of our stock options at grant date based on historical volatility. For the “risk-free interest rate,” we use the Constant Maturity Treasury rate on 90-day government securities. The term is equal to the time until the option expires. The dividend yield is not applicable, as the Company has not paid any dividends, nor do we anticipate paying them in the foreseeable future. The fair value of our restricted stock is based on the market value of our free trading common stock, on the grant date calculated using a 20-trading-day average. At the time of grant, the share-based compensation expense is recognized in our financial statements based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest using historical employee attrition rates and the expense is reduced accordingly. It is also adjusted to account for the restricted and thinly traded nature of the shares. The expense is reviewed and adjusted in subsequent periods if actual attrition differs from those estimates.
We re-evaluate the assumptions used to value our share-based awards on a quarterly basis and, if changes warrant different assumptions, the share-based compensation expense could vary significantly from the amount expensed in the past. We may be required to adjust any remaining share-based compensation expense, based on any additions, cancellations or adjustments to the share-based awards. The expense is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award—the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). No compensation cost is recognized for equity instruments for which employees do not render the requisite service.
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Leases
The Company adopted ASC Topic 842, Leases, or ASC 842, using the modified retrospective transition method with a cumulative effect adjustment to be accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2019, and accordingly, modified its policy on accounting for leases as stated below. As described under “Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements,” below, the primary impact of adopting ASC 842 for the Company was the recognition in the consolidated balance sheet of certain lease-related assets and liabilities for operating leases with terms longer than 12 months.
The Company’s leases primarily consist of facility leases which are classified as operating leases. The Company assesses whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception. The Company recognizes a lease liability to make contractual payments under all leases with terms greater than twelve months and a corresponding right-of-use asset, representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments over the lease term using the collateralized incremental borrowing rate since the implicit rate is unknown. Options to extend or terminate a lease are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such an option. The right-of-use asset is initially measured as the contractual lease liability plus any initial direct costs and prepaid lease payments made, less any lease incentives. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Leased right-of-use assets are subject to impairment testing as a long-lived asset at the asset-group level. The Company monitors its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment. As the Company’s leased right-of-use assets primarily relate to facility leases, early abandonment of all or part of facility as part of a restructuring plan is typically an indicator of impairment. If impairment indicators are present, the Company tests whether the carrying amount of the leased right-of-use asset is recoverable including consideration of sublease income, and if not recoverable, measures impairment loss for the right-of-use asset or asset group.
Income Taxes
Federal Income taxes are not currently due since we have had losses since inception of Clean Energy Technologies.
Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to ASC 740-10-25 Income Taxes – Recognition. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the “more likely than not” standard required by ASC 740-10-25-5.
Deferred income tax amounts reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting purposes.
As
of December 31, 2023, we had a net operating loss carry-forward of approximately $(
On
February 13, 2018, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Registrant” or “Corporation”)
entered into a Common Stock Purchase Agreement (“Stock Purchase Agreement”) by and between MGW Investment I Limited (“MGWI”)
and the Corporation. The Corporation received $
On
February 13, 2018, the Corporation and Confections Ventures Limited. (“CVL”) entered into a Convertible Note Purchase Agreement
(the “Convertible Note Purchase Agreement,” together with the Stock Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated
thereunder, the “Financing”) pursuant to which the Corporation issued to CVL a convertible promissory Note (the “CVL
Note”) in the principal amount of $
This resulted in a change in control, which limited the net operating to that date forward. We are subject to taxation in the U.S. and the states of California. Further, the Company currently has no open tax years’ subject to audit prior to December 31, 2015. The Company is current on its federal and state tax returns.
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Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported income, total assets, or stockholders’ equity as previously reported.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Deferred Stock Issuance Costs
Deferred
stock issuance costs represent amounts paid for legal, consulting, and other offering expenses in conjunction with the future raising
of additional capital to be performed within one year. These costs are netted against additional paid-in capital as a cost of the stock
issuance upon closing of the respective stock placement. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024
NOTE 3 – ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Accounts Receivable | $ | |||||||
Accounts Receivable Related Party | ||||||||
Less reserve for uncollectable accounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total | $ |
Our Accounts Receivable is pledged to Nations Interbanc, our line of credit.
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Long-term financing receivables | $ | $ | ||||||
Less Reserve for uncollectable accounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Long-term financing receivables - net | $ | $ |
The Company is currently modifying the assets subject to lease to meet the provisions of the agreement, and as of March 31, 2024 any collection on the lease payments was not yet considered probable, resulting in no derecognition of the underlying asset and no net lease investments recognized on the sales-type lease pursuant to ASC 842-30-25-3.
On a contract by contract basis or projects that require extensive work from multiple contractors or supply chain challenges or in response to certain situations or installation difficulties, the Company may elect to allow non-interest bearing repayments in excess of 1 year.
Our long - term financing Receivable are pledged to Nations Interbanc, our line of credit.
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NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES, NET
Inventories by major classification were comprised of the following at:
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Inventory | $ | |||||||
Less reserve for uncollectable accounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total | $ |
Our Inventory is pledged to Nations Interbanc, our line of credit.
NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment were comprised of the following at:
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Property and Equipment | $ | |||||||
Accumulated Depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net Fixed Assets | $ |
Our
Depreciation Expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and 2023 was
Our Property Plant and Equipment is pledged to Nations Interbanc, our line of credit.
NOTE 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets were comprised of the following at:
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Goodwill | $ | |||||||
LWL Intangibles | ||||||||
Intangible assets - Shuya | ||||||||
License | ||||||||
Patents | ||||||||
Accumulated Amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Net Intangible Assets | $ |
Our
Amortization Expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $
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Based on the foregoing analysis of the facts surrounding the Company’s acquisition of LWL, it is the Company’s position that the Company is the acquirer of LWL, under the acquisition method of accounting.
As such, as of November 8, 2021 (the acquisition date), the Company recognized, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in the Business combination.
The following table presents the purchase price allocation:
Consideration: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | |||
Total purchaser consideration | $ | |||
Assets acquired: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | |||
Prepayment | $ | |||
Other receivable | $ | |||
Trading Contracts | $ | |||
Shenzhen Gas Relationship | $ | |||
Total assets acquired | $ | |||
Liabilities assumed: | ||||
Advance Receipts | $ | ( | ||
Taxes Payable | $ | |||
Net Assets Acquired: | $ |
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NOTE 7 – INVESTMENT – HEZE HONGGUAN NATURAL GAS CO. CONVERTIBLE NOTE RECEIVABLE
Effective
January 10, 2022, JHJ (“note holder”) entered a convertible note agreement with Chengdu Rongjun Enterprise Consulting Co.,
Ltd (“Rongjun” or “the borrower”) with maturity on
NOTE 8 – ACCRUED EXPENSES
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Accrued Wages | $ | $ | ||||||
Sales tax payable | ||||||||
Accrued Taxes and other | ||||||||
Total accrued expenses | $ | $ |
NOTE 9 – LINE OF CREDIT AND NOTES PAYABLE
On
November 11, 2013, we entered into an accounts receivable financing agreement with American Interbanc (now Nations Interbanc). Amounts
outstanding under the agreement bear interest at the rate of
On
April 1, 2021, we entered into an amendment to the purchase order financing agreement with DHN Capital, LLC dba Nations Interbanc. Nations
Interbanc has lowered the accrued fees balance by $
On
September 11, 2015, our CE HRS subsidiary issued a promissory note in the initial principal amount $
Based
on the California Statute of Limitations, the Nevada Statute of Limitations, and the New York Statute of Limitations it is the view of
our legal counsel that the above referenced debt is no longer an enforceable obligation. under California law, Nevada law, and New York
law, as it became past due no later than November 3, 2016, more than Six (6) years ago and last payment made on the debt was on November
3, 2016, which is more than Six (6) years ago. The total gain recognized from this write off was $
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On
March 10, 2022 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
June 30, 2022 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
July 13, 2022 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
October 25, 2022 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
December 5,2022 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
February 10, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
March 6, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
October 13, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
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On
November 17, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
November 30, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
December 19, 2023 the company entered into a promissory note in the amount of $
On
January 3, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”)
with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”), pursuant to which the
Company agreed to issue and sell to the Buyer the promissory note of the Company in the principal amount of $
As
a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer
On
February 2, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”)
with Coventry Enterprises LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to
issue and sell to the Buyer the promissory note of the Company in the principal amount of $
As a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer shares (the “Commitment Shares”) of Common Stock.
On
March 4, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”)
with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”), pursuant to which the
Company agreed to issue and sell to the Buyer the promissory note of the Company in the principal amount of $
As
a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer
Convertible notes
On
May 5, 2017, we entered into a nine-month convertible note payable for $
On
May 24, 2017, we entered into a nine-month convertible note payable for $
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On
May 6, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company issued
to Mast Hill a $
On
August 5, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Jefferson Street Capital, LLC (Jefferson) pursuant to which the
Company issued to Jefferson a $
On
August 17, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Firstfire Global Opportunities Fund LLC (“Firstfire”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Mast Hill a $
On
September 1, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Pacific Pier Capital, LLC (Pacific) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Pacific a $
On
September 16, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
On
November 10, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
On
November 21, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
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On
December 26, 2022, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
On
January 19, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
On
March 8, 2023, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) pursuant to which the Company
issued to Mast Hill a $
On
July 20, 2023 Clean Energy Technology, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) closed the transactions contemplated by
the Securities Purchase Agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”) dated July 18, 2023 (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Mast Hill a $
The
principal and interest of the Note may be converted in whole or in part at any time on or following the issue date, into common stock
of the Company, par value $
Total due to Convertible Notes
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Total convertible notes | $ | |||||||
Accrued Interest | ||||||||
Debt Discount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total | $ |
NOTE 10 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
As
a result of the convertible notes, we recognized the embedded derivative liability on the date of note issuance. We also revalued the
remaining derivative liability on the outstanding note balance on the date of the balance sheet. We value the derivative liability using
a binomial lattice model with an expected volatility range of
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NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Operating Rental Leases
ASB
ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” – In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which requires lessees to recognize
almost all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained
a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Classification will be based on criteria that are largely
similar to those applied in current lease accounting, but without explicit bright lines. Lessor accounting is similar to the current
model but has been updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and the new revenue recognition standard. This ASU is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We have adopted the above ASU
as of January 1, 2019. The right of use asset and lease liability have been recorded at the present value of the future minimum lease
payments, utilizing a
As
of May 1, 2017, our corporate headquarters were located at 2990 Redhill Unit A, Costa Mesa, CA. On March 10, 2017, the Company signed
a lease agreement for an
We have relocated our corporate office to 1340 Reynolds Avenue Unit 120, Irvine, CA 92614. On December 1, 2023, the Company signed a lease agreement for a 3000-square foot of office space with Metro Creekside California, LLC. Lease term is thirty-eight months beginning December 1, 2023 and expiring on January 31, 2027. On October 16 of 2023, we signed a sublease agreement to relocate the HRS operations from Costa Mesa to Irvine, California for one year and 7 months commencing December 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2025. We also signed a temporary storage lease and Due to the short termination clause, we are treating this as a month-to-month lease.
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The components of lease costs, lease term and discount rate with respect of these three leases with an initial term of more than 12 months are as the following:
Balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating leases:
As
of March 31, 2024 | ||||
Right-of-used assets | $ | |||
Lease liabilities – current | $ | |||
Lease liabilities – non-current | ||||
Total lease liabilities | $ |
The weighted-average remaining lease term and the weighted-average discount rate of the above three leases are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | ||||
Weighted average discount rate | % |
The following is a schedule, by year of lease payment for above three leases as of March 31, 2024:
For the 12 months ending | Lease Payment | |||
March 31, 2025 | ||||
March 31, 2026 | ||||
March 31, 2027 | 34,026 | |||
Total undiscounted cash flows | ||||
Imputed Interest | ( | ) | ||
Present value of lease liabilities | $ |
Our
lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was $
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Severance Benefits
Mr. Mahdi will receive a severance benefit consisting of a single lump sum cash payment equal the salary that Mr. Mahdi would have been entitled to receive through the remainder or the Employment Period or One (1) year, whichever is greater.
NOTE 12 – CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS
On April 21, 2005, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved the re-domicile of the Company in the State of Nevada, in connection with which we increased the number of our authorized common shares to and designated a par value of $ per share.
On May 25, 2006, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to authorize a new series of preferred stock, designated as Series C, and consisting of authorized shares.
On June 30, 2017, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved an increase in the number of our authorized common shares to and in the number of our authorized preferred shares to . The amendment effecting the increase in our authorized capital was filed and effective on July 5, 2017.
On August 28, 2018, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved an increase in the number of our authorized common shares to . The amendment effecting the increase in our authorized capital was filed and effective on August 23, 2018.
On June 10, 2019, our Board of Directors and shareholders approved an increase in the number of our authorized common shares to . The amendment effecting the increase in our authorized capital was effective on September 27, 2019.
On
January 6, 2023, our board of directors and majority shareholders approved a reverse stock split. Effective upon the filing of our Certificate
of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, the shares of the Corporation’s Common
Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time of January 6, 2023, will be automatically reclassified as and combined
into
Common Stock Transactions
On
December 27, 2021, we entered into a convertible note payable with Universal Scope Inc. for $
On February 21, 2022, we issued shares of our common stock under our Reg A offering at $ per share. These shares are unrestricted and free trading.
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During
the quarter ended March 31, 2022, we issued
During
the April of 2022, we issued
On
May 6, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and a warrant agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Mast Hill the Company issued Mast Hill a warrant
to purchase
On
August 17, 2022 we issued
On
September 1, 2022 we issued
On
September 21, 2022 MGW I converted $
On December 28, 2022 Mast Hill exercised their warrant in full on a cashless basis to purchase shares of Common Stock.
On
January 19, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and a warrant agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Mast Hill the Company issued Mast Hill a warrant to purchase
On January 27, 2023 we issued shares of our common stock due to rounding post the reverse stock split.
On
March 23, 2023 we sold
In
the second quarter of 2023, the Company issued
On
March 8, 2023 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and a warrant agreement with Mast Hill, L.P. (Mast Hill”)
pursuant to which the Company issued to Mast Hill the Company issued Mast Hill a warrant to purchase
On
April 18, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On
May 10, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
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On
June 14, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On
June 23, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On
September 12, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On
September 13, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On
October 27, 2023 Mast Hill exercised the right to purchase
On January 3, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”), As a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer shares (the “Commitment Shares”) of Common Stock.
On February 2, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with Coventry Enterprises LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”). As a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer shares (the “Commitment Shares”) of Common Stock.
On February 24, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a consulting agreement (the “Agreement”) with Hudson Global Ventures, LLC. As a condition to the agreement, the Company issued to the consultant shares of Common Stock.
On March 4, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with FirstFire Global Opportunities Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Buyer”). As a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer shares (the “Commitment Shares”) of Common Stock.
On
March 15, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation, (the “Company”) and certain individual investors (“Subscribers”)
entered into a subscription agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell up to units (each a “Unit” and together
the “Units”) to the Subscribers for an aggregate purchase price of $
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued
shares for conversion of Series E Preferred share.
Common Stock
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue shares of common stock, par value $ per share. As of March 31, 2023 there were shares of common stock outstanding. All outstanding shares of common stock are, and the common stock to be issued will be, fully paid and non-assessable. Each share of our common stock has identical rights and privileges in every respect. The holders of our common stock are entitled to vote upon all matters submitted to a vote of our shareholders and are entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held. There are no cumulative voting rights.
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The holders of our common stock are entitled to share equally in dividends and other distributions that our Board of Directors may declare from time to time out of funds legally available for that purpose, if any, after the satisfaction of any prior rights and preferences of any outstanding preferred stock. If we liquidate, dissolve or wind up, the holders of common stock shares will be entitled to share ratably in the distribution of all of our assets remaining available for distribution after satisfaction of all our liabilities and our obligations to holders of our outstanding preferred stock.
Preferred Stock
Our Articles of Incorporation authorize us to issue shares of preferred stock, par value $ per share. Our Board of Directors has the authority to issue additional shares of preferred stock in one or more series, and fix for each series, the designation of and number of shares to be included in each such series. Our Board of Directors is also authorized to set the powers, privileges, preferences, and relative participating, optional or other rights, if any, of the shares of each such series and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the shares of each such series.
Unless our Board of Directors provides otherwise, the shares of all series of preferred stock will rank on parity with respect to the payment of dividends and to the distribution of assets upon liquidation. Any issuance by us of shares of our preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of our control or an unsolicited acquisition proposal. The issuance of preferred stock also could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to the holders of common stock or could adversely affect the rights and powers, including voting rights, of the holders of common stock.
We previously authorized shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, and shares Series C Convertible Preferred Stock. As of August 20, 2006, all series A, B, and C preferred had been converted into common stock.
Effective August 7, 2013, our
The
following are primary terms of the Series D Preferred Stock.
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On
October 31, 2023, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the Nevada Secretary of State a certificate
of designation designating
The
Series E Preferred Stock has a stated value of $
On
November 8, 2023, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an exchange agreement (the “Agreement”)
with Mast Hill Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Holder”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue to
the Holder
The
Company has designated the rights of the Holder with respect to its shares of Series E Preferred Stocks pursuant to that certain Certificate
of Designations, Preferences, and Rights of Series E Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”). Additionally,
$
Warrants
A summary of warrant activity for the periods is as follows:
On
May 6, 2022, we issued
On
August 5, 2022, we issued
On
August 17, 2022, we issued
On
September 1, 2022, we issued
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On
September 16, 2022, we issued
On
November 10, 2022, we issued
On
November 21, 2022, we issued
On
December 26, 2022, we issued
On
January 19, 2023, we issued
Mast Hill exercised this not in full.
On
February 13, 2023, we issued
On
March 2023, the company issued Craft Capital Management, L.L.C. and R.F. Lafferty & Co. Inc. a
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On
March 8, 2023, we issued
On
March 15,2024 we issued
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Outstanding March 31, 2024 | $ | $ |
Stock Options
We currently have no outstanding stock options.
NOTE 13 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On
May 13, 2021 the Company formed CETY Capital LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of CETY. In addition, the company established Vermont Renewable
Gas LLC (“VRG”) with our partner, Synergy Bioproducts Corporation (“SBC”) The purpose of the joint venture is
the development of a pyrolysis plant established to convert wood feedstock into electricity and BioChar by using high temperature ablative
fast pyrolysis reactor for which Clean Energy Technology, Inc. holds the license for. The VRG is in Lyndon, Vermont. Based upon the terms
of the members’ agreement, CETY Capital LLC owns a
On
June 2, 2023 CETY Renewables executed a turnkey agreement for the design, construction, and delivery of organics to energy plant with
Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC. As a result, CETY has recognized revenue from VRG of $
Kambiz
Mahdi, our Chief Executive Officer, owns Billet Electronics, which is distributor of electronic components. From time to time, we purchase
parts from Billet Electronics. In addition, Billet was a supplier of parts and had dealings with current and former customers of the
Company prior to joining the company. The amount of parts purchases in 2024 was $
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Note 14 - WARRANTY LIABILITY
For
the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and for the year ended December 31, 2023, there was
NOTE 15 – NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST
On
June 24, 2021 the Company formed CETY Capital LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of CETY. In addition, the company established CETY Renewables
Ashfield LLC (“CRA”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashfield Renewables Ag Development LLC(“ARA”) with our partner,
Ashfield AG (“AG”). The purpose of the joint venture was the development of a pyrolysis plant established to convert woody
feedstock into electricity and BioChar by using high temperature ablative fast pyrolysis reactor for which Clean Energy Technology, Inc.
holds the license for. The CRA was located in Ashfield, Massachusetts. Based upon the terms of the members’ agreement, the CETY
Capital LLC owned
The
consolidated financial statements have deconsolidated the CRA business unit. The Liabilities of CRA has been transferred to Vermont Renewable
Gas LLC (“VRG”), a newly formed entity. CETY retains
On
April 2, 2023 the Company formed CETY Capital LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of CETY. In addition, the company established Vermont Renewable
Gas LLC (“VRG”) with our partner, Synergy Bioproducts Corporation (“SBC”) The purpose of the joint venture is
the development of a pyrolysis plant established to convert wood feedstock into electricity and BioChar by using high temperature ablative
fast pyrolysis reactor for which Clean Energy Technology, Inc. holds the license for. The VRG is in Lyndon, Vermont. Based upon the terms
of the members’ agreement, CETY Capital LLC owns a
The Company analyzed the transaction under ASC 810 Consolidation, to determine if the joint venture classifies as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”). The Company analyzed the transaction under ASC 810 Consolidation, to determine if the joint venture classifies as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”). The Joint Venture qualifies as a VIE based on the fact the JV does not have sufficient equity to operate without financial support from both parties. According to ASC 810-25-38, a reporting entity shall consolidate a VIE when that reporting entity has a variable interest (or combination of variable interests) that provides the reporting entity with a controlling financial interest on the basis of the provisions in paragraphs 810-10-25-38A through 25-38J. The reporting entity that consolidates a VIE is called the primary beneficiary of that VIE. According to the JV operating agreement, the ownership interests are 49/51 and the agreement provides for a Management Committee of 3 members. Two of the three members are from Synergy Bioproducts Corporation, and one is from CETY. Both parties do not have substantial capital at risk and CETY does not have voting interest. However, SBC has controlling interest and more board votes therefore SBC is the beneficiary of the VIE and as a result we record it as an equity investment. Accordingly, the Company has elected to account for the joint venture as an equity method investment in accordance with ASC 323 Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures. This decision is a result of the company’s evaluation of its involvement with potential variable interest entities and their respective risk and reward scenarios, which collectively affirm that the conditions necessitating the application of the variable interest model are not present.
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In
July 2022 JHJ and other three shareholders agreed to form and make total capital contribution of RMB
On January 1, 2024 and effective on the same date., JHJ, SSET and Xiangyueheng entered into the Agreement on the Termination of the Concerted Action Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties release each other from any and all obligations under the CAA. Due to the Termination Agreement, the Company now holds less than 50% of the voting rights in Shuya. The Company has determined that Shuya no longer constitutes a VIE and the Company will not consolidate Shuya into its consolidated financial statements on or after January 1, 2024.
NOTE 16 – DECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY
On January 1, 2024 and effective on the same date.,
JHJ, SSET and Xiangyueheng entered into the Agreement on the Termination of the Concerted Action Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”),
pursuant to which the parties release each other from any and all obligations under the CAA. Due to the Termination Agreement, the Company
now holds less than 50% of the voting rights in Shuya. The Company has determined that Shuya no longer constitutes a VIE and the Company
will not consolidate Shuya into its consolidated financial statements on or after January 1, 2024. Accordingly, started from January 1,
2024, the Company deconsolidated Shuya. Under ASC 810-10-40-5, deconsolidation of a VIE generally results in recognition of a gain or
loss in the income statement. In addition, any retained equity interest or investment in the former subsidiary is measured at fair value
as of the date of deconsolidation. The consideration for deconsolidating of Shuya is $
The Company recalculated the fair value of Shuya investment as of January 1, 2024 using the income approach at $
The following table summarizes the carrying value of the assets and liabilities of Shuya at December 31, 2023.
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The following table shows the results of operations relating to discontinued operations Shuya for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Net gain to the Company | $ | $ |
NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As of the day of May 20, 2024, the Company issued shares for conversion of Series E Preferred share valued at $ .
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PLAN OF OPERATION
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) contains forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, significant uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed, or implied, by those forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements using the words may, will, should, could, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, intends, potential, proposed, or continue or the negative of those terms. These statements are only predictions. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors which may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the exceptions reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
Description of the Company
We design, produce and market clean energy products and integrated solutions focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Our aim is to become a leading provider of renewable and energy efficiency products and solutions by helping commercial companies and municipalities reduce energy waste and emissions, lower energy costs and generate incremental revenue by providing electricity, renewable natural gas and biochar to the grid.
Our principal executive offices are located at 1340 Reynolds Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614. Our telephone number is (949) 273-4990. Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Markets under the symbol “CETY.”
Our internet website address is www.cetyinc.com the information contained on our websites are not incorporated by reference into this document, and you should not consider any information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part of this document.
Segment Information
Our four segments for accounting purposes are:
Clean Energy HRS & CETY Europe – Our Waste Heat Recovery Solutions, converting thermal energy to zero emission electricity.
CETY Renewables Waste to Energy Solutions – Providing Waste to Energy technologies and solutions.
Engineering and Manufacturing Business – providing customers with comprehensive design, manufacturing, and project management solutions.
CETY HK – The parent company of our NG trading operations in China. Prior to the first quarter of 2022 the Company had three reportable segments but added the CETY HK segment to reflect its recent new businesses in China.
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We specialize in renewable energy & energy efficiency systems design, manufacturing and project implementation. We were incorporated in California in July 1995 under the name Probe Manufacturing Industries, Inc. We redomiciled to Nevada in April 2005 under the name Probe Manufacturing, Inc. We provided engineering and manufacturing electronics services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of clean energy, industrial, automotive, semiconductor, medical, communication, military, and high technology products.
With the vision to combat climate change and creating a better, cleaner and environmentally sustainable future, we formed Clean Energy HRS, LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. and acquired the assets of Heat Recovery Solutions from General Electric International on September 11, 2015. In November 2015, we changed our name to Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. We have 24 full-time employees.
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. established a new company, CETY Europe, SRL (CETY Europe) as a wholly owned subsidiary. CETY Europe is a Sales and Service Center in Silea (Treviso), Italy established in 2017. The service center became operational in November 2018. Their offices are located at Alzaia Sul Sile, 26D, 31057 Silea (TV) and they have 1 full time employee.
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. established a wholly owned subsidiary called CETY Capital, a financing arm of CETY to fund captive renewable energy projects producing low carbon energy. CETY Capital will add flexibility to the capacity CETY offers its customers and fund projects utilizing its products and clean energy solutions.
CETY Capital retains 49% ownership interest in Vermont Renewable Gas LLC established to develop a biomass plant in Vermont utilizing CETY’s High Temperature Ablative Pyrolysis system.
Clean Energy Technologies (H.K.) Limited., a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Energy Technologies Inc. acquired 100% ownership of Leading Wave Limited a liquid natural gas trading company in China.
Business Overview
General
The Company’s business and operating results are directly affected by changes in overall customer demand, operational costs and performance and leverage of our fixed cost and selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) infrastructure.
Product sales fluctuate in response to several factors including many that are beyond the Company’s control, such as general economic conditions, interest rates, government regulations, consumer spending, labor availability, and our customers’ production rates and inventory levels. Product sales consist of demand from customers in many different markets with different levels of cyclicality and seasonality.
Operating performance is dependent on the Company’s ability to manage changes in input costs for items such as raw materials, labor, and overhead operating costs. Performance is also affected by manufacturing efficiencies, including items such as on time delivery, quality, scrap, and productivity. Market factors of supply and demand can impact operating costs.
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Who We Are
We develop renewable energy products and solutions and establish partnerships in renewable energy that make environmental and economic sense. Our mission is to be a segment leader in the Zero Emission Revolution by offering recyclable energy solutions, clean energy fuels and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia. We target sustainable energy solutions that are profitable for us, profitable for our customers and represent the future of global energy production.
Our principal businesses
Waste Heat Recovery Solutions – we recycle wasted heat produced in manufacturing, waste to energy and power generation facilities using our patented Clean CycleTM generator to create electricity which can be recycled or sold to the grid.
Waste to Energy Solutions - we convert waste products created in manufacturing, agriculture, wastewater treatment plants and other industries to electricity, renewable natural gas (“RNG”), hydrogen and biochar which are sold or used by our customers.
Engineering, Consulting and Project Management Solutions – we bring a wealth of experience in developing clean energy projects for municipal and industrial customers and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies so they can identify, design and incorporate clean energy solutions in their projects.
CETY HK
Clean Energy Technologies (H.K.) Limited (“CETY HK”) consists of two business ventures in mainland China:(i) our natural gas (“NG”) trading operations sourcing and suppling NG to industries and municipalities. Natural Gas is principally used for heavy truck refueling stations and urban or industrial users. We purchase large quantities of NG from large wholesale NG depots at fixed prices which are prepaid for in advance at a discount to the market. We sell the NG to our customers at fixed prices or prevailing daily spot prices for the duration of the contracts.
Business and Segment Information
We design, produce and market clean energy products and integrated solutions focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Our aim is to become a leading provider of renewable and energy efficiency products and solutions by helping commercial companies and municipalities reduce energy waste and emissions, lower energy costs and generate incremental revenue by providing electricity, renewable natural gas and biochar to the grid.
Summary of Operating Results the three months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to the same period in 2023
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had a total stockholder’s equity of $4,414,986 and a working capital of $324,893 as of March 31, 2024, The company also had an accumulated deficit of $24,473,587 as of March 31, 2024 and used $871,636 in net cash from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Therefore, there is substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve its goals and reach profitable operations and is still dependent upon its ability (1) to obtain sufficient debt and/or equity capital and/or (2) to generate positive cash flow from operations.
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For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, our total revenue was $1,513,026 compared to $551,869 for the same period in 2023. Our first quarter 2024 total revenue was higher than the same period in 2023 due to deconsolidation of our Shuya entity.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, our gross profit was $253,005 compared to $19,487 for the same period in 2023. The higher gross profit margins were a result of increased revenue from CETY’s non-NG business in China.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our operating expense was $1,073,926 compared to $698,107 for the same period in 2023. The increase in expenses contributed to salaries expenses and professional fees for legal & accounting.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, we had a net loss of $1,419,400 compared to $1,110,390 for the same period in 2023 due to increased in salaries expense contributed to CETY Renewables new engineers and operational and technology directors, fees and marketing campaign expenses attributed to CETY’s expansion plans and loss from deconsolidation of Shuya.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, stockholder’s equity was $4,414,986, compared to $5,869,198 as of December 31, 2023. This decrease of $1,454,212 in stockholder’s equity can be attributed to net loss for the quarter.
CETY has successfully repositioned itself and created 4 different business segments to create a larger, more stable, and more diversified revenue stream that could scale up. The 4 segments are Clean Energy HRS (Heat Recovery), Waste-to-Energy (Pyrolysis Plant), Engineering Procurement and Consulting (EPC), and CETY HK (NG trading and acquisitions). First quarter revenue was mainly contributed by NG trading. The revenue in this segment is expected to continue to stay stable which will help establish CETY as a player in the China market and allows cross-selling of CETY products and solutions and transfer of advanced clean energy with lower cost technologies. CETY expects larger revenue contribution from Waste-to-Energy, Heat Recovery, and EPC in the latter of this year which are higher gross margin segments. Our pilot Waste-to-Energy plant in Vermont which integrates all of CETY’s technologies and expertise into a single solution, is progressing steadily with updates coming soon. There is a growing market for Heat Recovery in the U.S. and Europe, and CETY HK has begun cross-selling Heat Recovery products in China. CETY is also gearing up for the EPC segment to implement holistic self-generation solutions globally.
Management believes this 4-segment strategy has created many operational synergies and cross-selling opportunities across different markets. The growth in the year ended 2024 vs. 2023 was a result of this strategy. CETY believes that it will continue to deliver growth on all segments this year due to our belief that there is an optimistic industry macro backdrop. The main macro factor benefiting us is the global commitment to push renewable energy to the forefront from governments across the world. This is evidenced by the Paris Agreement and COP26. The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress in August 2022 had specific provisions that can take advantage of CETY’s products and solutions. Another catalyst that will potentially help our Company, is a continuously improving global supply chain. The European energy crisis has given rise to the opportunity for CETY to sell more of its products and solutions as customers are in search of self-generation capabilities in renewable energy.
CETY expects to and will continue to execute its corporate strategy to build sustained and profitable growth by providing end to end fully integrated solutions and technologies, expand our global sales and marketing, production, research & development, as well as search for synergistic acquisition opportunities.
See note 1 to the notes to the financial statements for a discussion on critical accounting policies
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
See note 13 to the notes to the financial statements for a discussion on related party transaction
Results of the three Ended March 31, 2024, Compared to the three ended March 31, 2023
Net Sales
For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, our total revenue was $1,513,026 compared to $551,869 for the same period in 2023. The higher revenue was contributed to the deconsolidation of Shya’s business.
Segment breakdown
The three months ended March 31, 2024, our revenue from Engineering and Manufacturing was $9,342 compared to zero for the same period in 2023. Our engineering team is in transition to establish the innovation center in Europe and has executed a master services agreement with RPG to support its fortune 500 customers with its sustainability goals. Additionally, our engineering team will be commencing work on the Vermont project starting in the second quarter of 2023.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our revenue from HRS was $72,488 compared to $10,942 for the same period in 2023. We have a large pipeline of opportunities in this segment and are working diligently to complete the engineering and design, enabling us to execute contractual agreements and close these opportunities. The sales cycle for these types of opportunities is long due to cost factors and the integration of the technology. We are also working with financial institutions to assist in financing the projects as we increasingly move towards Independent Power Producer models.
For the three months ending March 31, 2024, our revenue from our natural gas (NG) business amounted to $1,219,629, down from $540,927 for the corresponding period in 2023. This increase can be attributed to the deconsolidation of Shuya’s revenue and our strategic decision to prioritize non-Chinese markets over expansion into the ASEAN region.
Gross Profit
In the three months ending March 31, 2024, our gross profits totaled $253,004, marking an favorable increase compared to $160,569 recorded for the corresponding period in 2023. This uptick in gross profit can be attributed to elevated margins stemming from the increase from our non-Chinese NG business, alongside the successful launch of our waste-to-energy plant in Vermont.
Segment breakdown
For the three months ending March 31, 2024, our gross profit from Engineering and Manufacturing amounted to $7,806, compared for the same period in 2023. This segment is a recent addition to CETY’s portfolio, currently serving as a support for our ongoing internal projects. Nevertheless, it is anticipated to expand notably as CETY shifts its focus towards providing comprehensive end-to-end integrated solutions.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our gross profit from HRS was $51,598, in compared to $5,128 for the corresponding period in 2023. This increase in margins primarily stemmed from increased service activities, which did not include equipment sales.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our gross profit from our wholly owned subsidiary, JHJ, was $9,852, a decrease from $12,959 recorded for the corresponding period in 2023. This decline was primarily attributed to the deconsolidation of the Shuya business unit. It’s worth noting that our NG business typically operates on slim margins. Looking ahead, we intend to leverage our presence in China to foster synergistic partnerships and facilitate technology transfers, particularly in the growing EV charging sector. Additionally, we aim to explore cross-selling opportunities for our waste heat recovery and waste-to-energy products within the Chinese market.
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Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses.
For the three-month period ending March 31, 2024, our SG&A expenses totaled $218,658, an increase from $88,891 for the same period in 2023. This increase can be attributed to increased spending in IT, insurance expenditures particularly the D&O policy, and increased spending on repairs and maintenance, largely driven by the recent relocation of our HRS operations.
Salaries Expense
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our Salaries expense totaled $511,111, marking a significant increase from $158,557 recorded during the same period in 2023. This surge in expenses for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, can be attributed to the inclusion of key personnel such as our CFO, director of operations, director of technology, and the recruitment of four additional engineers. Our strategy involves fortifying our team from the ground up to establish a robust foundation for scalable growth, reinforced by cutting-edge technology and streamlined systems. We hold strong conviction in the capabilities of our assembled team, envisioning their collective efforts leading us to a position of leadership within the clean energy sector.
Travel Expense
The three months ended March 31, 2024; our travel expense was $29,652 compared to $71,662 for the same period in 2023. The decrease was due to lower travel expenses related to China NG business development.
Professional fees legal and accounting
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024, our Professional Fees expense totaled $126,105, marking an increase from $88,210 in the corresponding period of 2023. This rise in accounting fees can be attributed directly to engaging a new audit firm, which incurred higher costs.
Facility Lease and Maintenance Expense
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our Facility Lease and maintenance expenses totaled $71,275, marking a significant decrease from the $122,779 incurred during the same period in 2023. This reduction in cost can be attributed to the strategic relocation and separation of our corporate offices from our HRS operations, resulting in a cost-saving measure.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
The three months ended March 31, 2024, our depreciation and amortization expense was 2,969 compared to $5,949 for the same period in 2023.
Change in Derivative Liability
The three months ended March 31, 2024; we had no derivative liability compared to a gain of $326,539 for the same period in 2023. The gain in derivative liability was from a favorable derivative calculation from several convertible notes in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Interest and Finance Fees
During the three months ending on March 31, 2024, interest and finance fees amounted to $295,193, as opposed to $837,391 for the corresponding period in 2023. The decrease in interest and fees for the March 31, 2024 period can be attributed to less number of notes and bridge financing aimed at facilitating the uplisting to Nasdaq. Despite the decrease in interest and fees for the March 31, 2024 period, we believe that the cost of capital for CETY remains elevated. The delay in securing affordable financing for our Vermont project resulted in our reliance on high-cost financing options. We are working diligently to finalize our financing in the second quarter of 2024.
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Net Loss
For the three months ending March 31, 2024, our loss amounted to $1,419,400, representing an increase from the loss of $1,110,390 incurred during the corresponding period in 2023. This increase is attributed to expenditures in salaries, IT, relocation, and legal and professional fees.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the three months ended March 31,
(unaudited)
2024 | 2023 | |||||||
Net cash (used in) operating activities | $ | (871,636 | ) | $ | (641,093 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 83,460 | 39,797 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 987,871 | 3,247,540 | ||||||
Foreign Currency Transaction | 161 | 63,313 | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 289,481 | $ | 2,709,557 |
Capital Requirements for Long-Term Obligations
None.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
We regularly evaluate the accounting policies and estimates that we use to prepare our financial statements. A complete summary of these policies is included in the notes to our financial statements. In general, management’s estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue under ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASC 606”).
Performance Obligations Satisfied Over Time
FASB ASC 606-10-25-27 through 25-29, 25-36 through 25-37, 55-5 through 55-10
An entity transfers control of a good or service over time and satisfies a performance obligation and recognizes revenue over time if one of the following criteria is met:
a. The customer receives and consumes the benefits provided by the entity’s performance as the entity performs (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-55-5 through 55-6).
b. The entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset (for example, work in process) that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-55-7).
c. The entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity (see FASB ASC 606-10-25-28), and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date (as described in FASB ASC 606-10-25-29).
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The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle for our business:
● | Identify the contract with the customer | |
● | Identify the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Determine the transaction price | |
● | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Recognize revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation |
Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point in Time
FASB ASC 606-10-25-30
If a performance obligation is not satisfied over time, the performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time. To determine the point in time at which a customer obtains control of a promised asset and the entity satisfies a performance obligation, the entity should consider the guidance on control in FASB ASC 606-10-25-23 through 25-26. In addition, it should consider indicators of the transfer of control, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The entity has a present right to payment for the asset
b. The customer has legal title to the asset
c. The entity has transferred physical possession of the asset
d. The customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset
e. The customer has accepted the asset
The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company only applies the five-step model to contracts when it is probable that the Company will collect the consideration it is entitled to in exchange for the goods and services transferred to the customer. In addition a) the company also does not have an alternative use for the asset if the customer were to cancel the contract, and b) has a fully enforceable right to receive payment for work performed (i.e., customers are required to pay as various milestones and/or timeframes are met)
The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle for our HRS and Cety Europe Divisions:
● | Identify the contract with the customer | |
● | Identify the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Determine the transaction price | |
● | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract | |
● | Recognize revenue when the company satisfies a performance obligation |
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The following steps are applied to our legacy engineering and manufacturing division:
● | We generate a quotation | |
● | We receive Purchase orders from our customers. | |
● | We build the product to their specification | |
● | We invoice at the time of shipment | |
● | The terms are typically Net 30 days |
The following step is applied to our CETY HK business unit:
● | CETY HK is primarily responsible for fulfilling the contract / promise to provide the specified good or service. |
A principal obtains control over any one of the following (ASC 606-10-55-37A):
a. | A good or another asset from the other party which the entity then transfers to the customer. Note that momentary control before transfer to the customer may not qualify. | |
b. | A right to a service to be performed by the other party, which gives the entity the ability to direct that party to provide the service to the customer on the entity’s behalf. | |
c. | A good or service from the other party that it then combines with other goods or services in providing the specified good or service to the customer. |
If the entity obtains control over one of the above before the good or service is transferred to a customer, the entity could be considered a principal.
During the project development and engineering phase of our CETY Renewable projects such as VRG, we employ the input method of revenue recognition to estimate revenue based on projected costs. This approach involves forecasting future costs and revenues to determine the amount of revenue we recognize in the current period. It’s important to understand, however, that these recognized revenue figures are not final and are subject to adjustments. Changes may occur as we gain more clarity on actual costs compared to our initial projections, affecting the revenue recognized accordingly.
The projected costs of the VRG project is based on estimates and profitability will be impacted depending on actual costs. Using the input method for revenue recognition, the amount of recorded revenue is also affected depending on the estimated total costs. The purchase price allocation for Shuya was also based on estimates and comparable data selected by the Company. The inputs for the valuation of the Series E preferred shares were also based on estimates and comparable data selected by the Company.
Additionally, the above five steps are applied to achieve core principle for our CETY Renewables Division:
Because the CETY Renewables division is presently engaged in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of biomass power facilities, CETY Renewables has developed a process of executing EPC Agreements with customers for this work. In contracting these engagements, CETY Renewables recognizes revenue according to accounting standards in accordance with ASC 606.
In recognizing this revenue, CETY Renewables first identifies the relevant contract with its customer according to 606-10-25-1.
● | The entities, together known as the Parties, approved the contract in writing, through signatures and commitment to the performance of permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. | |
● | CETY’s work product includes permits, engineering designs, equipment, and full balance of plant specific to permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. | |
● | CETY and customer agree to a total EPC Contract price. | |
● | The contract has commercial substance. The risk associated with this EPC Agreement is that payment of the EPC contract price. | |
● | Per the EPC Agreement, CETY expects to collect substantially all of the consideration for its goods and services. |
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Secondly, CETY identifies the performance obligations of the Parties in performance of the EPC Agreement in accordance with 606-10-25-14. At contract inception, CETY assesses the goods and services necessary to deliver the facility in accordance with the its agreement with its clients. The agreement specifically laid out all deliverables necessary to achieve the permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
CETY also looks at 606-10-25-14(A). A bundle of goods or services is also present, in that CETY is delivering all work products associated with permitting, design, procurement, construction and commissioning of a commercially operable biomass power plant. A biomass power plant is a distinct bundle of goods or services, so the individual goods or services on their own do not lend themselves to a fully integrated or functional system.
CETY in accordance with 606-10-32-1, CETY reviews measurement of the performance obligations. There are no exclusion of any amount of the Contract Price due to constraints associated with 606-10-31-11 through 606-10-32-13.
In review of 606-10-32-2A, CETY did not exclude measurement from the measurement of the transaction price any taxes assessed by a government authority as no such taxes will be due.
In reviewing 606-10-32-3, CETY evaluated the nature, timing, and amount of consideration promised, and whether it impacts the estimate of the transaction price.
Finally, in identifying a single method of measuring progress for each performance obligation satisfied over time, in accordance with 606-10-25-32, CETY applies the methodology of 606-10-25-36. CETY adopted and implemented the input method for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606-10-25-33. The company adopts the input method for implementation. CETY recognizes revenue for performance obligations on the basis of the entity’s efforts or inputs to the satisfaction of a performance obligation per 606-10-55-20.
For CETY, the contracts with clients for the construction of biomass power plants are the basis for revenue recognition. In each separate EPC Agreement, the performance obligations include permitting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the plant. All of these work products satisfy Section 606-10-25-27(b) as these work products create or enhance an asset under customer’s control. Upon delivery of the work product, the customer takes control of the work products and has full right and ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits of the assets. We recognize revenue over time, using timeline and milestone methods to measure progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation.
During the complexity and duration of the biomass power plant construction projects, CETY will recognize revenue over time, consistent with the criteria for over-time recognition under ASC 606. This approach reflects the continuous transfer of documents, permits, and the equipment over to the customer, which is characteristic of long-term construction contracts.
We have a list of appropriate measures of progress: This is based on milestones achieved, among other measures.
Given the long-term nature of the projects, CETY regularly reviews and, if necessary, updates its estimates of progress towards completion, transaction price, and the allocation of the transaction price to performance obligations.
Also, from time to time our contracts state that the customer is not obligated to pay a final payment until the units are commissioned, i.e. a final payment of 10%. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 we had $33,000 and 33,000 of deferred revenue, which is expected to be recognized in the second quarter of year 2024.
Also from time to time we require upfront deposits from our customers based on the contract. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had outstanding customer deposits of $210,310 and $80,475 respectively.
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Change from fair value or equity method to consolidation
Chengdu Xiangyueheng Enterprise Management Co., Ltd (the “Xiangyueheng”), which owns a 10% equity interest in Shuya, entered a three-party Concerted Action Agreement (the “CAA”), wherein the parties agreed to vote in unison at the shareholders’ meeting of Shuya to consolidate the controlling position of the three parties in Shuya. The three parties agreed that during the term of the CAA, before any of the three parties intends to propose motions to the shareholders’ meetings or the board of directors, or exercise their voting rights on any matter that shall be presented to and resolved through the shareholders’ meeting in accordance with the laws, regulations, Articles of Association of Shuya or any relevant shareholders’ agreements, the three parties will discuss, negotiate, and coordinate the motion topics for consistency; in the event of disagreement, the opinions of JHJ shall prevail.
As a result of the CAA, the Company re-analyzed and determined that Shuya is the variable interest entity (the “VIE”) of JHJ because 1) the equity investors at risk, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest, and 2) Shuya is structured with disproportionate voting rights, and substantially all the activities are conducted on behalf of an investor with disproportionately few voting rights. Under ASC 810, a reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a VIE, and must consolidate that VIE, if the reporting entity has both of the following characteristics: (a) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance; and (b) the obligation to absorb losses, or the right to receive benefits, that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company concluded JHJ is deemed the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Accordingly, the Company consolidates Shuya into its consolidated financial statements effective on January 1, 2023.
On January 1, 2024, and effective on the same date, JHJ, SSET and Xiangyueheng entered into the Agreement on the Termination of the Concerted Action Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), pursuant to which the parties released each other from any and all obligations under the CAA. Due to the Termination Agreement, the Company now holds less than 50% of the voting rights in Shuya. The Company analyzed whether Shuya should be consolidated under ASC 810 and determined Shuya is no longer required to be consolidated on January 1, 2024 after the execution of the Termination Agreement. Accordingly, the Company will not consolidate Shuya into its consolidated financial statements on or after January 1, 2024.
Series E Valuation
Additionally, the inputs for the valuation of the Series E preferred shares were also based on estimates and comparable data selected by the Company and fair value measurements, furthermore, the purchase price allocation was based on estimates of fair market values.
Future Financing
We will continue to rely on equity sales of our common shares to continue to fund our business operations. Issuance of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of the equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund planned acquisitions and exploration activities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by our company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2024, due to the material weaknesses resulting from the Board of Directors not currently having any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K, and controls were not designed and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on April 17, 2024, for a complete discussion relating to the foregoing evaluation of Disclosures and Procedures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management has also evaluated our internal control over financial reporting, and there have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect those controls subsequent to the date of our last evaluation.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. The Company is presently not involved in any legal proceedings which in the opinion of management are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
On February 5, 2021 we issued 75,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $3.2 per share, in exchange for the conversion of 1,200 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock.
On February 9, 2021 we issued 56,892 shares of our common stock share, in exchange for the conversion of $182,052 of accrued dividend for the series D Preferred Stock.
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On March 12, 2021 we issued 40,625 shares and 51,715 of our common stock at a price of $3.2 per share, in exchange for the conversion of 650 shares of our Series D Preferred Stock and $165,487 of accrued dividend for the series D preferred stock.
On June 28, 2021 MGW I converted $75,000 from the outstanding balance of their convertible note into 625,000 shares of company’s common stock.
On September 2, 2021 the company issued 28,561 as inducement shares. To GHS Investment for the equity line of credit at $1.9 per share.
On September 13, 2021 the company issued 27,516 as issuance correction. To GHS Investment for the equity line of credit at $1.9 per share.
On December 31, 2021 we issued 245,844 shares of our common stock under our Reg A offering at $3.2 per share. These shares are unrestricted and free trading.
On February 21, 2022, we issued 375,875 shares of our common stock under our Reg A offering at $3.2 per share. These shares are unrestricted and free trading.
On September 21, 2022 MGW I converted $1,548,904 from the outstanding balance of their convertible note into 12,907,534 shares of company’s common stock.
On December 28, 2022, we issued 100,446 shares of common stock upon the exercise of the cashless warrant that the Company issued to Mast Hill on May 6, 2022.
On March 1, 2023 First Fire exercised the warrant in full on a cashless basis to purchase 33,114 shares of common stock.
On March 1, 2023 Pacific Pier exercised the warrant in full on a cashless basis to purchase 31,111 shares of common stock.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company issued 40,000 shares to a consultant at fair value of $72,000.
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company issued 220,314 shares and received cash proceed of $352,502.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company issued 213,188 shares and received cash proceed of $341,101.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company issued 183,500 shares and received cash proceeds of $293,600.
In the first quarter of 2024, the Company issued 1,333,600 shares for conversion of Series E Preferred share valued at $565,178.
On January 3, 2024, the company entered into a securities purchase agreement as a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer 10,000 shares of Common Stock.
On February 2, 2024, the company entered into a securities purchase agreement as a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer 20,000 shares of Common Stock.
On February 24, 2024, the company entered into a consulting agreement as a condition to the agreement, the Company issued to the consultant 15,000 shares of Common Stock.
On March 4, 2024, the company entered into a securities purchase agreement. As a condition to the sale of the Note, the Company issued to the Buyer 20,000 shares of Common Stock.
On March 15, 2024, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation, entered into a subscription agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell up to 2,000,000 units to the Subscribers for an aggregate purchase price of $900,000.
These securities were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 promulgated thereunder. The holders represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view towards distribution. The investors were given adequate information about us to make an informed investment decision. We did not engage in any general solicitation or advertising. We directed our transfer agent to issue the stock certificates with the appropriate restrictive legend affixed to the restricted stock.
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Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index (following the signatures section of this quarterly report dated March 31, 2024 on Form 10-Q are included, or incorporated by reference, in this three months ended March 31, 2023 Report on Form 10-Q.
EXHIBIT NUMBER |
DESCRIPTION | |||
31.01 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. | ||
31.02 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. | ||
32.01 | Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Filed herewith. | ||
32.02 | Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Filed herewith. | ||
101.INS* | Inline XBRL Instance Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
101.LAB* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
101.PRE* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | Furnished herewith. | ||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Costa Mesa, State of California on the twentieth day May, 2024
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ||
REGISTRANT | ||
/s/ Kambiz Mahdi | ||
By: | Kambiz Mahdi | |
Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||
Date: | May 20, 2024 | |
/s/ Calvin Pang | ||
By: | Calvin Pang | |
Chief Financial Officer and Director | ||
Date: | May 20, 2024 | |
/s/ Ted Hsu | ||
By: | Ted Hsu | |
Director | ||
Date: | May 20, 2024 | |
/s/ Lauren Morrison | ||
By: | Lauren Morrison | |
Director | ||
Date: | May 20, 2024 | |
/s/ Xiaotian Xiao | ||
By: | Xiaotian Xiao | |
Director | ||
Date: | May 20, 2024 |
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 date indicated.
Signature | Title | ||
/s/ Kambiz Mahdi | Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||
By: | Kambiz Mahdi | (Principal executive officer) | |
Date: | May 20, 2024 |
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