ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General Development of Business
Omnitek Engineering, Corp., a California corporation, began operations on October 10, 2001, and was a spin-off from Nology Engineering, Inc., a manufacturer in the automotive aftermarket parts industry and the developer/manufacturer of the patented “HotWires” spark plug wires. We currently conduct our business activities at our offices at 1333 Keystone Way, Suite 101, Vista, California, 92081, which consists of approximately 25,000 square feet of industrial space.
Omnitek has never filed for bankruptcy and has never been subject to receivership or similar proceedings.
Omnitek’s common stock is currently trading on the OTC Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) marketplace under the symbol OMTK.
Financial Information
The audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 are attached hereto as Item 8 in this annual report.
Business of Issuer
Omnitek develops and sells proprietary diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion systems and complementary products, including new natural gas engines that utilize the Company’s technology. Omnitek products are available for stationary applications (generator sets) and the global transportation industry, which includes light commercial vehicles, minibuses, heavy-duty trucks, municipal buses, as well as rail and marine applications. The technology can be used for compressed natural gas (“CNG”), liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), or Biogas (RNG).
As long as the price of diesel remains high and the threat of climate change and air pollution remain a public concern, the search for a cheaper and cleaner burning alternative fuel becomes increasingly more important. Natural gas has emerged as an attractive option to address these challenges. Readily available in many countries from indigenous sources, natural gas is relatively inexpensive and clean burning compared with gasoline or diesel. Worldwide, on average the cost of CNG is 30% - 70% less than the cost of diesel per similar unit volume. The average CNG equivalent in the United States is currently priced approximately 30 - 50% less than its diesel counterpart. Omnitek has developed a system that can be used to convert most diesel engines to be able to operate using natural gas at a cost lower than the cost required to purchase a new natural gas engine.
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Engine conversions in the United States that are subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) approval and certification range from $15,000 to $35,000, depending on engine model, exclusive of the cost of the natural gas tank and labor. Engine conversion in countries that do not require compliance with emission standards are substantially less expensive and range from $3,000 to $10,000, depending on engine model, exclusive of the cost of the natural gas tank and labor. In addition to the engine conversion cost, fleets also have to consider the cost of the natural gas storage tanks on the vehicle. This cost varies depending on the gas storage volume needed and the tank technology used, but can range from $2,000 for a single tank system, up to $30,000 for a multi-tank system for heavy-duty class 8 over the road trucks.
Omnitek can deliver complete new natural gas engines as well when local emission standards, or other conditions, require the use of new engines.
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Principal Products or Services.
Omnitek offers four main product lines at this time.
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A conversion kit for converting rich-burn natural gas engines to lean-burn;
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A conversion kit for converting diesel engines to run on natural gas; and
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New complete natural gas engines.
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Natural gas components
Conversion Kits (Rich-to-Lean Burn Natural Gas) - Omnitek offers conversion kits which convert rich burning natural gas engines to lean burning natural gas engines. The terms “rich-burn” and “lean-burn” refer to the air-to-fuel ratio under which an engine is operating. An engine which is operating under rich-burn conditions uses more fuel than an engine tuned to lean-burn. Therefore it is desirable to tune an engine to lean-burn, which supplies less fuel to the engine and reduces operating costs.
Conversion Kits (Diesel-to-Natural Gas) - Omnitek offers a solution to convert diesel engines to operate on natural gas. This diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology is the primary product offered by Omnitek. This product is packaged in kit form and is offered in two basic variations. One is designed to work on engines with a turbocharger and the other is designed to work on engines without a turbocharger. Both kits are comprised of up to 20 individual components depending on the particular kit.
Diesel engines have a service life of up to 20 year and require regular engine overhauls. A diesel to natural gas conversion is not unlike an engine overhaul. The Omnitek engine conversion system enables fleets to “overhaul/convert” diesel engines into natural gas engines, reducing operating costs and emissions without losing needed performance.
Natural gas conversions offer fleet operators the opportunity to secure their investment and capitalize on the long-life of diesel engines.
On January 22, 2013, the EPA approved the Company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for the widely operated line of heavy-duty Navistar DT466E and DT530E engines under the specific and rigorous criteria related to the agency’s Outside Useful Life definition.
On June 9, 2014, the EPA approved the Company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for the line of heavy-duty all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations.
On September 11, 2014, the EPA provided a Certificate of Conformity applicable for diesel-to-natural gas conversions of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine families for model years 1988 to 2009. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers the 11.1 liter, 12.7 liter, and 14.0 DD60S engine models.
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In addition to the Conversion Kits, Omnitek sells the individual component replacement parts for the conversion kits. The high-pressure natural gas filter is our top-selling replacement part, which is also supplied to certain natural gas vehicle manufactures as original equipment.
The key to the success of our technology is performance and reliability, which is achieved using our patented fuel mixing device and our proprietary electronic control unit which senses engine parameters in real time and instantly adjusts to deliver the correct amount of fuel and the correct ignition timing.
Omnitek does not perform installation of the conversion kits directly, but rather trains dealers and sub-dealers around the world to perform the engine conversions using the Omnitek conversion kits. It takes four to five days of training for a dealer or sub-dealer to become proficient to perform the engine conversion.
Most diesel engines can be converted by using one of our conversion kits, however, there is no assurance that diesel vehicle owners will elect to convert their diesel engines to operate on natural gas. Additionally, while the Company is not aware of any other company offering a similar engine conversion kit for heavy duty diesel engines at this time, one could be developed by a competitor and there are no guarantees that the owners of the engines would choose the Omnitek conversion kit to convert their engines.
New Natural Gas Engines - Under certain conditions it is not cost effective, or technologically feasible, to convert a diesel engine to operate on natural gas. Also, there are times when local emission standards may dictate the use of highly sophisticated technology that cannot be easily retrofitted to an older engine. Under those conditions, Omnitek can deliver new purpose built natural gas engines.
Natural Gas Components - Omnitek supplies natural gas engine management components to OE and aftermarket customers. The high-pressure natural gas filter is used by several OE vehicle manufacturers around the world.
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Markets
Worldwide
The Company has the ability to sell and deliver its products anywhere in the world through Omnitek distributors, engine manufacturers, system integrators, fleet operators, engine conversion companies and directly to end-users. The Company's conversion technology has been used to convert heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on natural gas worldwide since 2001 and has been successfully adapted to work with many different engine designs. Over 5,000 engines have been converted worldwide utilizing the Omnitek technology. Converted engines can be tuned to meet current emissions standards.
The majority of our markets can best be divided into two groups:
1. Countries not requiring compliance with emissions standards, or no standards are in place (therefore emissions certification is not necessary - shorter time to market); or,
2. Countries that require compliance with emissions standards (emissions certification is necessary - longer time to market and more costly).
Additionally, within both of those two market groups above, we can further segregate the marketplace into the following categories:
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Countries that have to import diesel (crude oil) and natural gas; or,
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Countries that have to import diesel (crude oil), but have their own supply of natural gas.
The governments of many countries with natural gas supplies mandate that businesses and government vehicles convert to use their domestic fuel supply.
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Some governments offer incentives to convert fleets currently running on diesel, which is expected to increase demand in those regions.
Omnitek has in the past focused primarily on countries not requiring compliance with emissions standards. The development of engine conversion kits for sale in these markets is mostly completed. When a customer asks to have a conversion kit developed for a specific engine, we are compensated in advance. Regular and ongoing updates to our technology and components are paid for through cash flow.
When contacted, we approach the issue of “converting or replacing” high-polluting diesel engines by offering two main options, which in large part is influenced by the level of technological capabilities within the country, emission requirements, and financial feasibility.
The first option is focused on working with local companies in an effort to convert diesel engines to natural gas. Alternatively, we can supply new dedicated natural gas engines as a second option.
To achieve the conversions, Omnitek supplies engineering support to rebuild and convert the engines locally. This offers an economic benefit to the local economy by keeping the rebuild work in the community. The engines are equipped with our technology, allowing for the engines to be tuned meeting the local emission standards.
In the second scenario, Omnitek supplies new low-polluting, natural gas engines. This may be a better option when the existing engines are based on old and outdated technology and strict emissions standards are in place.
United States
In the United States the installation and sale of our conversion systems for on-road applications is subject to regulations imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the State of California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) with regard to sales and installations within California. Receiving EPA certification allows Omnitek to install and sell its conversion systems in 48 states, excluding California and Maryland.
In 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced new regulations applicable to certifying and converting diesel and gasoline engines to operate on natural gas. This was a milestone for the alternative fuel industry and a significant advancement in lessening dependence on foreign oil. Converting diesel engines to operate on either liquefied natural gas or compressed natural gas provides an economical and environmental solution to new engine replacement. These new EPA regulations have made it possible for Omnitek to certify and convert diesel engines in a cost-effective manner and introduce the technology to the U.S. market.
Late in 2014 the State of California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) posted final regulations and guidelines to certify and convert diesel engines to operate on natural gas. Omnitek is currently reading the regulations to devise a plan for certifying converted engines for use in California.
On January 22, 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the Company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion system for the widely operated line of heavy-duty Navistar DT466E and DT530E engines under the specific and rigorous criteria related to the agency’s Outside Useful Life definition. This certification allows Omnitek to install and sell its conversion systems in 48 states, excluding California and Maryland. The Navistar DT466E and DT530E engines were produced in approximately 130 different configurations from 1996 through 2003, representing an estimated addressable market of 1.5 million potential conversions.
On June 9, 2014, the EPA approved the Company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for the line of heavy-duty all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States, excluding California and Maryland, and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations. The Mack E7 electronic engines produced from model year 1996 through 2006 represent an estimated addressable market of over 500,000 potential conversions.
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On September 11, 2014, the EPA provided a Certificate of Conformity applicable for diesel-to-natural gas conversions of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine families for model years 1988 to 2009. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 48 States, excluding California and Maryland, and covers 195 engine/model/power variations, including the 11.1 liter, 12.7 liter, and 14.0 DD60S engine models. The Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines produced from 1988 through 2009, representing an estimated addressable market of near one million potential conversions.
Natural gas provides significant advantages over diesel fuel, including reduced emissions, plentiful supplies and favorable economics. Industry observers believe that up to eight million heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. could benefit from a conversion to natural gas. Replacing old diesel trucks with new natural gas-powered trucks is certainly an option, but it is much more expensive than engine conversions and natural gas engine manufacturers have very limited capacity and product offerings.
(3) Distribution Methods of the Products or Services.
Omnitek currently has distributors in more than 12 countries which market and distribute its products. The Company is continuously seeking additional global distribution partners to expand its distribution network. In certain markets, outside the United States, the Company competes against other companies with greater resources, more established distribution channels and other competitive advantages, and the success of these competitors may harm our ability to generate revenues. Please see the section entitled “Competition” below and also the relevant Risk Factors in ITEM IA below.
Distribution Agreements. From time to time, Omnitek may enter into exclusive or non-exclusive distribution agreements with its dealers, distributors or authorized diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kit installation centers (“AIC”).
Internet. Our products, as well as information regarding new product introductions and company news, are available online at our website, www.omnitekcorp.com.
(4) Status of any publicly announced new product or service.
On March 25, 2014, we received a follow-on order for the Company’s proprietary natural gas engine management technology and components for a system designed to operate new 6.6 liter engines manufactured by Arizona-based U.R.E., representing an aggregate 40 units to date that will power buses in Querétaro, Mexico, manufactured by Master Road, based in Puebla, Mexico.
On May 8, 2014, the Company was selected for a city of Little Rock, Arkansas pilot program intended to demonstrate the economic benefits and environmental effectiveness of the company’s EPA-approved diesel-to natural gas engine conversion technology for the Navistar DT466E heavy-duty truck engines utilized by the city’s municipal truck fleet.
On June 9, 2014, the EPA approved the Company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for the line of heavy-duty all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers 166 Mack E7 engine/model/power variations.
On July 2, 2014, we received an order for a 250 kilowatt diesel-to-biogas converted power generator from National Raisin Company, Inc., based in Fowler, California that incorporates Omnitek’s technology for stationary engine applications and provides a clean and economical solution to the agricultural industry in the San Joaquin Valley region of California.
On August 27, 2014, the Company received an initial order for diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits designed and EPA-approved for the 12 liter Mack E7 engine from Chesapeake, Virginia-based TFC Recycling. The initial order for conversion kits is part of TFC Recycling’s goal to convert its entire fleet of more than 100 vehicles to operate on natural gas. Omnitek appointed TFC Recycling in June 2013 as an authorized installation center for its diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion systems in the region.
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On September 2, 2014, we announced that the 6.6 liter natural gas engine manufactured by Arizona-based U.R.E. and equipped with Omnitek’s proprietary natural gas engine management system had received EURO 4 emissions certification in Mexico, which is expected to accelerate demand to power buses manufactured by Master Road, based in Puebla, Mexico.
On September 8, 2014, the Company appointed Inland Waste Solutions as an authorized diesel-to-natural gas conversion center, and delivered an initial order for a converted EPA-approved 12-liter Mack E7 engine to the Austin, Texas-based company. The initial order is part of Inland Waste Solution’s goal to convert its entire fleet of more than 200 vehicles to operate on natural gas, and also add diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion services at its state-of-the art truck refurbishing facility located in Augusta, Georgia for other corporate and municipal customers in the Southwest region.
On September 11, 2014, the EPA provided a Certificate of Conformity applicable for diesel-to-natural gas conversions of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine families for model years 1988 to 2009. The Certificate of Conformity allows engine conversions to proceed in 49 States and covers the 11.1 liter, 12.7 liter, and 14.0 DD60S engine models.
On November 14, 2014, we appointed of Industrial Security Alliance Partners based in San Diego, California, as its exclusive authorized reseller for all Omnitek products to the U.S. military worldwide, including the company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits and “drop-in” converted natural gas engines.
On November 18, 2014, the Company established a strategic alliance with LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) to produce “drop-in” natural gas engines at the company’s facility in Monterrey, Mexico, initially for the widely utilized Mercedes OM904 and OM906 engines.
Throughout the year, the Company supplied its existing OE customers as well as its Dealers and Destributors around the world with conversion kits and components. TATA Motors of India retained Omnitek as its OE supplier for of the Omnitek high-pressure natural gas filter.
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Competitive business conditions and the Company’s competitive position in the industry and methods of competition.
Omnitek believes that the products it has developed have many important advantages some of which are performance, ease of use and lower cost. Omnitek competes in only a small segment of the transportation and energy arena. Most of the multinational corporations do not offer a complete solution for the markets the Company services. Omnitek believes that competition in these markets is principally based on the quality of the product, performance, reliability, service, deliverability, and price. Because of the Company’s limited financial resources, Omnitek could be at a competitive disadvantage compared to most other suppliers of competitive products and services outside the United States.
Competition - Diesel-to-Natural Gas Engine Conversions.
The company encounters competing products in countries where no emission standards are enforced, and where carbureted systems are still being used such as China, India, Bangladesh, Peru and others. These systems can be used to convert low power diesel engines found in these countries. When converting emissions controlled high power engines, as found in the USA and Western Europe, a fuel injection system, like the Omnitek system, must be used.
As of today, the Company is not aware of any direct competitors to its diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for high-power heavy-duty diesel engines required to meet US EPA or CARB emissions standards. Suppliers like Fuel Systems Solutions, Bosch and Keihin supply mainly original equipment engine manufacturers and do not offer complete systems to convert diesel engines to natural gas. Cummins offers new natural gas engines, not engine conversion systems.
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There are numerous companies, such as BRC, Landirenzo, Tartarini, OMVL, Tomasetto, supplying natural gas components for use on gasoline cars and small trucks. These technologies have been on the market for many years and millions of vehicles have been converted worldwide using these technologies. However, this technology is not suitable for heavy-duty diesel engines, and is not in direct competition with Omnitek’s technology. At this time Omnitek is not planning to compete in the small-engine market.
Competition - Dual Fuel Technology
The dual fuel technology, where natural gas is mixed with diesel and both fuels are used at the same time, offers low-money savings potential but is not considered a competing technology.
Competition - New Natural Gas Engines.
Under certain conditions it is not cost effective, or technologically feasible, to convert a diesel engine to operate on natural gas. Emission standards sometimes dictate the use of highly sophisticated technology that cannot be easily retrofit onto an engine. For those situations, Omnitek offers purpose built new natural gas engines which can be used in buses, trucks, generators and other stationary applications.
As of the time of this report there are a very limited number of new natural gas engine suppliers. In the United States only Cummins offers EPA certified natural gas engines. We believe that additional competitors will emerge as this market matures.
(6) Sources and availability of raw materials and the names of the Principal Suppliers.
Omnitek does not utilize any specialized raw materials. We rely on nonaffiliated suppliers for various standard and customized components and on manufacturers of assemblies that are incorporated into our products. We do not have long-term supply or manufacturing agreements with suppliers and manufacturers. In some instances alternative sources may be limited. If these suppliers or manufacturers experience financial, operational, manufacturing capacity, or quality assurance difficulties, or cease production and sale of such products, or if there is any other disruption in our relationships with these suppliers or manufacturers, we will be required to locate alternative sources of supply. Our inability to obtain sufficient quantities of these components, if and as required in the future, may subject us to:
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delays in delivery or shortages in components that could interrupt and delay manufacturing and result in cancellations of orders for our products;
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increased component prices and supply delays as we establish alternative suppliers; inability to develop alternative sources for product components;
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required modifications of our products, which may cause delays in product shipments, increased manufacturing costs, and increased product prices; and,
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increased inventory costs as we hold more inventory than we otherwise might in order to avoid problems from shortages or discontinuance, which may result in write-offs if we are unable to use all such products in the future.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, four suppliers accounted for 42% of products purchased compared with the year ended December 31, 2013, where four suppliers accounted for 55% of products purchased.
See Risk Factors Item “Dependence on a limited number of qualified suppliers of components and equipment could lead to delays, lost revenue or increased costs.”
(7) Dependence on one or few major customers.
Omnitek believes that the diversity of the product line offered alleviates the dependence on any customer. Through a widespread use of our product line, Omnitek is striving to develop a wide base of customers. During the year ended December 31, 2014, eight customers accounted for approximately 56% of sales compared with the year ended December 31, 2013, where eight customers accounted for approximately 55% of sales.
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(8) Patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts, including duration.
Omnitek holds the following Patents and Trademarks:
US Patents:
Trademarks:
MARK
REG. NO
CLASS
REG. DATE
OWNER
JURISDICTION
Omnitek
2/3/2004
Omnitek
United States
The protection of proprietary rights relating to Omnitek’s products and expertise is critical for our business. We intend to file additional patent applications to protect certain technology and improvements considered important to the development of our business. Omnitek also intends to rely upon trade secrets, know-how, continuing technological innovation and licensing opportunities to develop and maintain our competitive position.
Although Omnitek intends to seek patent protection for its proprietary technology and products in the United States and in foreign countries, the patent positions of our products, are generally uncertain and involve complex legal and factual questions. Consequently, we do not know whether any of the patent applications that we have and will consider filing will result in the issuance of any patents, or whether such patent applications will be circumvented or invalidated. There can be no assurance that all United States patents that may pose a risk of infringement can or will be identified. Additionally, Omnitek has not sought to identify foreign patent applications that might affect existing patent applications currently on file with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office. If Omnitek is unable to obtain licenses where it may have infringed on other patents, it could encounter delays in product market introductions while it attempts to design around such intellectual property rights, or could find that the development, manufacture or sale of products requiring such licenses could be prevented. In addition, we could incur substantial costs in defending suits brought against it on such intellectual property rights or prosecuting suits, which the Company brings against other parties to protect its intellectual property rights. Competitors or potential competitors may have filed applications for, or have received patents and may obtain additional patents and proprietary rights relating to, compounds or processes competitive with those of Omnitek. See number 5 above, “Competitive business conditions and the Company’s competitive position in the industry and methods of competition.”
Omnitek relies on certain patented and unpatented trade secrets for a significant part of its intellectual property rights, and there can be no assurance that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques, or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets or disclose such technology, or that Omnitek can meaningfully protect its rights to its unpatented trade secrets. We intend to require each our employees, consultants and advisors to execute confidentiality agreements either upon the commencement of an employment or consulting relationship with Omnitek or at a later time. There can be no assurance, however, that these agreements will provide meaningful protection for Omnitek’s trade secrets in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure of such information.
Omnitek does not believe that any of its products or other proprietary rights infringe upon the rights of third parties. However, it cannot assure that others may not assert infringement claims against Omnitek in the future and recognize that any such assertion may require us to incur legal and other defense costs, enter into compromise royalty arrangements, or terminate the use of some technologies. Further, we may be required to incur legal and other costs to protect its proprietary rights against infringement by third parties.
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Licenses and Royalty Agreements
Omnitek has not entered into any license and royalty agreements which have resulted in royalty payments.
Other Agreements
As part of the build-out of the U.S. operations and dealer network, we have entered into the following agreements:
On September 8, 2014, the Company appointed Inland Waste Solutions, an Austin, Texas-based company, as an authorized diesel-to-natural gas conversion center,
On November 18, 2014, the Company established a strategic alliance with LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ) to produce “drop-in” natural gas engines at the company’s facility in Monterrey, Mexico, initially for the widely utilized Mercedes OM904 and OM906 engines.
On November 14, 2014, we appointed of Industrial Security Alliance Partners based in San Diego, California, as its exclusive authorized reseller for all Omnitek products to the U.S. military worldwide, including the company’s diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion kits and “drop-in” converted natural gas engines.
(9) Need of any governmental approval of principal products or services.
Omnitek’s products are presently sold to commercial users. As stated above, Omnitek’s conversion technology as applied in the United States is subject to approval from the EPA as well as certain state agencies such as the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) with regard to sales and installations within California. .
Products and conversion systems that receive EPA certification can be installed and sold in 48 states, but not California and Maryland.
Late in 2014 the State of California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) posted final regulations and guidelines to certify and convert diesel engines to operate on natural gas. Omnitek is currently reading the regulations to devise a plan for certifying converted engine for use in California.
Currently Omnitek has received EPA approval and certification for our diesel-to-natural gas conversion technology for the heavy-duty Navistar DT466E and DT530E, all Mack E7 electronic engines up to model year 2006, and the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine families for model years 1988 to 2009. Omnitek is and will continue to apply for approval and certification of additional engines. Each kit development and certification will cost up to $125,000.
(10) Effect of existing or probable governmental regulations on the business.
See item number 9, immediately above, for a discussion of EPA and CARB regulation.
Omnitek is subject to the requirements of Regulation 13A under the Exchange Act, which require us to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, and all other obligations of the Exchange Act applicable to issuers with stock registered pursuant to Section 12(g). We are also subject to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), which regulates proxy solicitations.
Management believes that these reporting obligations increase the Company’s annual legal and accounting costs by an estimated $50, 000 and $30,000, respectively.
Other than as set forth above, we are not aware of any other governmental regulations now in existence or that may arise in the future that would have an effect on our business.
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(11) Research and Development.
Research and development expenditures for the last two fiscal years, 2014 and 2013, were $600,091 and $292,228 respectively, and were comprised of charges for engine certification testing, purchase of equipment and parts for R&D, and the cost of personnel in the development of products and services.
In some cases, a customer will send an engine to our location and pay to have a conversion kit developed for a specific engine and/or application. In this case, we require an up-front payment from the customer.
Omnitek, depending on demand, may develop additional conversion kits for the U.S. market. The cost of developing each kit and completing the required certification can cost up to $125,000 per engine model.
(12) Costs and effects of compliance with environmental laws.
Except as discussed above in item number 9, Omnitek’s business activities are not subject to any environmental laws and we do not anticipate that our future business activities will subject Omnitek to any environmental compliance regulations.
(13) Number of total employees and number of full-time employees.
As of the date of this report, we employ a total of 16 persons, all of which are full-time employees, and one part-time employee. These full-time employees include, Werner Funk and Alicia Rolfe who are also officers, and in the case of Mr. Funk a director, of Omnitek. We believe we have a good working relationship with our employees, who are not represented by a collective bargaining organization, and there no organized labor agreements or union agreements between Omnitek and any employees exist.
Omnitek is outsourcing certain services that are not proprietary in nature. We intend to continue to use the services of independent consultants and contractors to perform various professional services. We believe that this use of third-party service providers will enhance our ability to contain general and administrative expenses.
Reports to Security Holders
The public may read and copy any materials the Company files with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington D.C. 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information may be obtained on the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Moreover, we maintain a website at http://www.omnitekcorp.com that contains important information about Omnitek. This information is publicly available and is updated regularly.
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ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of predictive, future-tense or forward-looking terminology like “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “envision” or similar terms. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding our intent, belief or current expectations and those of our directors or officers with respect to, among other things: (i) trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations, (ii) our business and growth strategies, and (iii) our financing plans. You are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve significant risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Factors that could adversely affect actual results and performance include, among others, the effect of inflation and other negative economic trends and developments on the business of our customers and other barriers, government regulation and competition. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statement.
Business, political and economic factors may affect our operations, the manner in which we conduct our business and our rate of growth.
If the US economic conditions and unemployment rates deteriorate or do not improve, our target consumer base may be disproportionately affected. In addition, a large proportion of our target customers work in industries that may be disproportionately affected by a downturn in the U.S. economy. Stagnant economic growth and high unemployment are likely to negatively affect our customers' ability to purchase our goods. The resulting impact of such economic conditions on our customers and on consumer spending could have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and on our business, financial condition and operating results.
Our performance is influenced by a variety of economic, social, political factors
Our performance is influenced by a variety of economic, social, and political factors. Economic uncertainty, unfavorable employment levels, declines in consumer confidence, increases in consumer debt levels, increased commodity prices, and other economic factors may affect our customer spending on Omnitek products and adversely affect the demand for our products. Economic conditions also affect governmental political and budgetary policies. As a result, economic conditions can have an effect on the sale of our products to our customers.
A global economic crisis could result in decreases in customer spending
Omnitek operates in competitive and evolving markets locally, nationally and globally. These markets are subject to rapid technological change and changes in demand. In seeking market acceptance, we will encounter competition from many sources, including other well-established and dominant larger providers such as Bosch, Siemens, Cummings, Volvo and Mercedes. Many of these competitors have substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than Omnitek. Our revenue could be materially adversely affected if it is unable to compete successfully with these other providers.
There is uncertainty relating to the ability of the company to enforce its rights under certain dealer agreements
Many of the dealer agreements are with foreign entities and are governed by the laws of foreign jurisdictions. If a dealer breaches a dealer agreement, Omnitek will incur the additional costs of determining its rights and obligations under the agreement, under applicable foreign laws, and enforcing the agreement in a foreign jurisdiction. Many of the jurisdictions to which dealer agreements are subject do not have sophisticated and/or impartial legal systems and we may face practical difficulties in enforcing any of its rights in such jurisdictions. Omnitek may not be able to enforce such rights or may determine that it would be too costly to enforce such rights. In addition, some of the dealer agreements contain arbitration provisions that govern disputes under the agreements and there is uncertainty with respect to the enforceability of such arbitration provisions under the laws of related foreign jurisdictions. If a dispute were to arise under a dealer agreement and the related arbitration provision was not effective, Omnitek would be exposed to the additional costs of settling the dispute through traditional legal avenues rather than through an arbitration process.
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The Company may be subject to other third-party intellectual property rights claims
Companies in our industry often own large numbers of patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets and frequently enter into litigation based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. As competition in the industry increases, the possibility of intellectual property rights claims against Omnitek may grow. Omnitek’s technologies may not be able to withstand third-party claims or rights against their use. Intellectual property claims, whether having merit or otherwise, could be time consuming and expensive to litigate or settle and could divert management resources and attention. In addition, many of Omnitek’s agreements require that Omnitek indemnify them for third-party intellectual property infringement claims, which could increase Omnitek’s costs as a result of defending such claims and may require that Omnitek pay the damages if there were an adverse ruling in any such claims. If litigation is successfully brought by a third party against Omnitek in respect of intellectual property, Omnitek may be required to cease distributing or marketing certain products or obtain licenses from the holders of the intellectual property at material cost, redesign affected products in such a way as to avoid infringing intellectual property rights, any or all of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If those intellectual property rights are held by a competitor, Omnitek may be unable to obtain the intellectual property at any price, which could also adversely affect our competitive position. An adverse determination could also prevent Omnitek from offering its products. Any of these results could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Company is subject to foreign business, political and economic disruption risks
Omnitek contracts with various entities from around the world. As a result, we are exposed to foreign business, political and economic risks, which could adversely affect our financial position and results of operations, including:
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difficulties in managing dealer relationships from outside of a dealer’s jurisdiction;
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political and economic instability;
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less developed infrastructures in newly industrializing countries;
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susceptibility to business interruption in foreign areas due to war, terrorist attacks, medical epidemics, changes in political regimes, and general interest rate and currency instability;
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exposure to possible litigation or claims in foreign jurisdictions; and,
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competition from foreign-based providers and the existence of protectionist laws and business practices that favor such providers.
Early stage of the Company and its products
Omnitek has generated limited revenue from operations, and may not generate any significant or sufficient revenue from its current operations to continue future operations. A very limited number of our products are currently in the marketplace. However, to achieve profitable operations, Omnitek, alone or with others, must successfully initiate and maintain sales and distribution of our products. The time frame necessary to achieve market success for any individual product is uncertain. There can be no assurance that Omnitek’s efforts will be successful, that any of our products will prove to meet the anticipated levels of approval or effectiveness, or that we will be able to obtain and sustain customer as well as distribution approval.
Omnitek’s results can also be affected by the ability of competition to introduce new products that have advantageous technology or the competition's ability to adjust its pricing to reduce our competitive advantage. Results will also be affected by strategic decisions made by the management regarding product volume, mix, and timing of orders received during operations. See Item 1 “Description of Business.”
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Uncertainty of future profitability
Omnitek will require the commitment of substantial resources to increase its advertising, marketing and distribution of its existing products. While we believe that the additional advertising, marketing and distribution will further enhance our profitability, there can be no assurance that Omnitek’s products will meet the expectations and effectiveness required to be competitive in the market place, that Omnitek will enter into arrangements for commercialization, market its products successfully, or achieve customer acceptance.
Future capital requirements; uncertainty of future funding
Substantial expenditures will be required to enable Omnitek to conduct existing product research, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of its products and Intellectual Property. Omnitek may need to raise additional capital to facilitate growth and support its long-term manufacturing, and marketing programs. Omnitek has no established bank-financing arrangements and until we have sufficient assets, capital, and inventory or accounts receivable, it is not anticipated that we will secure any bank financing in the near future. Therefore, it is likely that Omnitek may need to seek additional financing through subsequent future public or private sales of its securities, including equity securities. Omnitek may also seek funding for the manufacturing, and marketing of its products through strategic partnerships and other arrangements with corporate partners. There can be no assurance, however, that such collaborative arrangements or additional funds will be available when needed, or on terms acceptable Omnitek, if at all. Any such additional financing may result in significant dilution to existing stockholders. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail one or more of our programs. Omnitek’s future cash requirements will be affected by the revenue generated from the sale of its products, the costs of production and marketing, as well as relationships with corporate partners, changes in the focus and direction of Omnitek’s programs, competitive and technological advances, and other factors.
Dependence on others; manufacturing capabilities and limited distribution capabilities
An important element of Omnitek’s strategy for the marketing and release of its products is to enter into various arrangements with distribution and retail partners. The success and commercialization of Omnitek’s products will be dependent, in part, upon Omnitek’s ability to enter into such arrangements and upon the ability of these third parties to perform their responsibilities. Although we believe that parties to any such arrangements would have an economic motivation to succeed in performing their contractual responsibilities, the amount and timing of resources to be devoted to these activities may not be within our control. There can be no assurance that any such arrangements will be available on terms acceptable to Omnitek, if any at all, and that such parties will perform their obligations as expected, or that any revenue will be derived from such arrangements. If Omnitek is not able to enter into such arrangements, it could encounter delays in introducing its products into the market. See “Business.”
Omnitek plans to assemble its product line in-house after receiving components from outside vendors. Other products or components for future products may be produced or manufactured by outside companies for Omnitek. Therefore, Omnitek may be dependent on contract manufacturers for the production and manufacturing of certain products or components for products. In the event that we are unable to obtain or retain the necessary manufacturers for components or products on acceptable terms, we may not be able to continue to commercialize and market our products as planned. The manufacture of Omnitek’s products will be subject to current good manufacturing practices (“GMP”) requirements prescribed by Omnitek in order to meet the specifications and other standards prescribed by Omnitek to satisfy the anticipated and appropriate levels of operations and effectiveness when in use. There can be no assurance that we will be able to (i) obtain adequate supplies of its products in a timely fashion at acceptable quality and prices, (ii) enter into arrangements for the manufacture of products with manufacturers whose facilities and procedures comply with Omnitek’s GMP or other regulatory requirements, should any such regulatory requirements arise, (iii) or that manufacturers will continue to comply with such standards, or (iv) that such manufacturers will be able to adequately meet Omnitek product needs. Omnitek’s dependence upon others for the manufacture of its proposed products may adversely affect our ability to develop and deliver products on a timely and competitive basis.
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In addition, Omnitek does not now have, nor does it have current plans to acquire or obtain, the facilities, or personnel necessary to conduct its own full-scale distribution of its products. Consequently, Omnitek will have to rely on existing commercial distribution channels for the sale of its products. There can be no assurance that Omnitek will be able to secure sufficient distribution of any of its products on acceptable terms.
Approximately eight customers accounted for 56% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014, and loss of any of these customers could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition, and profitability
These customers are free to purchase conversion kits and new natural gas engines from our competitors who may have more established distribution channels and other competitive advantages, such as price. In addition, our customers’ need for our conversion kits and new natural gas engines depends on the worldwide and regional fuel prices, and the various governmental regulations. If any of the latter factors change significantly, our customers’ demand for our products might decline substantially.
The loss of any of these customers would be expected to have a materially adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. At the minimum, it would have a materially adverse effect on our operations during the short-term until we are able to generate replacement customers. For more information about dependence on a few major customers, please see Item 1. Description of Business - “Dependence on One or Few Major Customers.”
Dependence on a limited number of qualified suppliers of components and equipment could lead to delays, lost revenue or increased costs.
Our future operating results may depend substantially on our suppliers’ ability to supply us with components in sufficient volumes to meet our production requirements. Some components that we use are available from only a single or limited number of qualified suppliers. If there is a significant simultaneous upswing in demand for such a component from several high volume industries resulting in a supply reduction, if a component is otherwise in short supply, or if a supplier has a quality issue with a component, we may experience delays or increased costs in obtaining that component. If we are unable to obtain sufficient quantities used in the components, or other necessary components, we may experience production delays which could cause us loss of revenue. If a component becomes unavailable, we could suffer significant loss of revenue.
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an unwillingness of a supplier to supply such components to us;
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consolidation of key suppliers;
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failure of a key supplier’s to provide enough components;
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a key supplier’s, or sub-supplier’s, inability to access credit necessary to operate its business; or
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failure of a key supplier to remain in business.
Risk of technological obsolescence and competition
Omnitek operates in an ever-evolving field. Developments are expected to continue at a rapid pace in the industry in general. Competition from other large companies, joint ventures, research and academic institutions and others is intense and expected to increase. Many of these companies and institutions have substantially greater capital resources, research and development staffs and facilities than Omnitek, and many have substantially greater experience in conducting testing, manufacturing and marketing of products. These entities represent significant long-term competition for Omnitek. There can be no assurance that developments by others will not render our technologies and future products obsolete or noncompetitive. In addition, Omnitek’s competitors might succeed in developing or purchasing technologies and products that are more effective than those that are being developed by the Company or that would render the Company's technology and products obsolete or noncompetitive. See “Business - Competition.”
Dependence upon key personnel
Our success in developing marketable products and achieving a competitive position will depend, in part, on its ability to retain qualified engineers, management and marketing personnel and in particular, to retain the services of Werner Funk, upon whose we are totally reliant on for the development of products for the Company.
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In the event of the death, incapacity or departure of Mr. Funk from Omnitek, it is unlikely that we would be able to continue conducting our business plan. Even if we are able to find additional personnel to replace Mr. Funk it is uncertain whether we could find someone who could develop our business along the lines described in this report. We will fail without Mr. Funk or an appropriate replacement. We have acquired “key-man” life insurance on the life of Mr. Funk naming Omnitek as the beneficiary however there is no guarantee that this policy would be adequate to allow us to continue to operate in the event Mr. Funk should be unable to continue in his current position due to death, incapacity or some other unforeseen event.
Omnitek has an Employment Agreement in place with Mr. Funk that provides for continued service in his current capacities through October of 2017 and thereafter on a year-to-year basis. See “Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table” for details of Employment Agreements.
Changes of prices for products
While the prices of our products are projected to be in line with those from market competitors, there can be no assurance that they will not decrease in the future. Competition may cause us to lower prices in the future. Moreover, it is difficult to raise prices even if internal costs increase.
Creditworthiness of distributors is an ongoing concern
Omnitek may not always be able to collect all of the funds owed to it by its distributors. Some distributors may experience financial difficulties which may adversely impact our collection of accounts receivable. We regularly review the collectability and creditworthiness of our distributors to determine an appropriate allowance for credit to such distributors. If our uncollectible accounts exceed that amount for which we have planned, this would adversely impact our operating results. Omnitek tries to minimize this concern by selling most of its products by way of prepaid purchase orders.
C Corporation tax status
Omnitek is a C Corporation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. All items of income and loss are taxed first at the corporate level and any dividends distributed to shareholders are taxed at the shareholder level as well.
Limited current sales and marketing capability
Though Omnitek has key personnel with experience in sales, marketing and distribution to market its products, we must either retain and hire the necessary personnel to distribute and market its products or enter into collaborative arrangements or distribution agreements with third parties who will market such products or develop their own marketing and sales force with technical expertise and supporting distribution capability. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain or hire the personnel with sufficient experience and knowledge to distribute and market its products or be able to enter into collaborative or distribution arrangements or develop its own sales force, or that such sales and marketing efforts, including the efforts of the companies with which Omnitek has entered into collaborative agreements, will be successful.
Trading and limited market
At the present time, Omnitek common stock is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol OMTK. There is currently a limited public market for the Common Stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market will develop or, if one does develop, that it will be maintained. However, should such a market arise, the possibility or actual sale into the market of shares, as permitted under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, may adversely affect prevailing market prices, if any, for Omnitek’s Common Stock and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of its equity securities. In order to qualify for unrestricted resale of Common Stock under Rule 144, certain holding periods must be met and a legal opinion setting forth the exemption from registration must be provided. Further, there is no assurance that Rule 144 will be applicable to Omnitek and investors may not be able to rely on its provisions now or in the future. In addition, sales of significant amounts of Common Stock by Omnitek could have an adverse effect on the market price.
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No dividends
No cash dividends have been paid. Payment of dividends on the Common Stock is within the discretion of the Board of Directors, is subject to state law, and will depend upon our earnings, if any, its capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors.
Possible volatility of stock price
The market price of our securities is likely to be highly volatile. Factors such as the market acceptance of Omnitek’s products, success of distribution channels or its competitors, announcements of technological innovations or new commercial products by us or our competitors, developments in trademark, patent or other proprietary rights of Omnitek or our competitors, and fluctuations in our operating results may have a significant effect on the market price of the Common Stock. In addition, the stock market has experienced and continues to experience extreme price and volume fluctuations which have affected the market price of many companies and which have often been unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market fluctuations, as well as general economic and political conditions, may adversely affect the market price, if a market develops, of the Common Stock. See “Description of Capital Stock.”
We are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which require us to incur audit fees and legal fees in connection with the preparation of such reports. These additional costs could reduce our ability to earn a profit.
We are required to file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. In order to comply with these requirements, our independent registered public accounting firm has to review our financial statements on a quarterly basis and audit our financial statements on an annual basis. Moreover, our legal counsel will have to review and assist in the preparation of such reports. The costs charged by these professionals for such services cannot be accurately predicted at this time because factors such as the number and type of transactions that we engage in and the complexity of our reports cannot be determined at this time and will have a major affect on the amount of time to be spent by our auditors and attorneys. However, the incurrence of such costs will obviously be an expense to our operations and thus have a negative effect on our ability to meet our overhead requirements and earn a profit. We may be exposed to potential risks resulting from requirements under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our common stock could drop significantly.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended by SEC Release 33-8889 we are required to include in our annual report our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the year. If we fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, effective internal controls, particularly those related to revenue recognition, are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to help prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our common stock could drop significantly.
Management believes that these reporting obligations will increase Omnitek’s annual legal and accounting costs by an estimated $50,000 and $30,000, respectively.
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Penny stock regulations
If Omnitek’s stock is below $5.00 per share, or we do not have $2,000,000 in net tangible assets, or are not listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System, among other conditions, our shares may be subject to a rule promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) that imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and institutional accredited investors. For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written consent to the transaction prior to the sale. Furthermore, if the price of Omnitek’s stock is below $5.00, and does not meet the conditions set forth above, sales of our stock in the secondary market will be subject to certain additional new rules promulgated by the SEC. These rules generally require, among other things, that brokers engaged in secondary trading of stock provide customers with written disclosure documents, monthly statements of the market value of penny stocks, disclosure of the bid and asked prices, and disclosure of the compensation to the broker-dealer and disclosure of the sales person working for the broker-dealer. These rules and regulations may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell Omnitek's securities, thereby limiting the liquidity of the securities. They may also affect the ability of shareholders to resell their securities in the secondary market.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns no real property and has a five-year lease agreement for its principal executive offices and related engineering and assembly facilities located in approximately 25,000 square feet of space at 1333 Keystone Way, Suite 101, Vista, California 92081. During the year ended December 31, 2014, lease payments were $178,582. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, lease payments were $168,562. Our existing space should be adequate for our needs for the next few years, however as the Company enters the U.S. market, there is the possibility we will need to expand our facilities again.
In August of 2013, the Company began leasing a shared office space, which is used on a part time basis, located at 8117 Preston Road, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75225. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 we paid $3,388.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. No federal, state or local governmental agency is presently contemplating any proceeding against the Company. No director, executive officer or affiliate of the Company or owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of the Company's common stock is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company in any proceeding.
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PART II.
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is traded on OTCBB under the symbol “OMTK.” The CUSIP number for the Issuer’s common stock is 68215W 10 7. The following table sets forth, in U.S. dollars the high and low sale prices for each of the calendar quarters indicated, as reported by the OTCBB. The prices in the table may not represent actual transactions and do not include retail markups, markdowns or commissions.
There is currently a limited public market for the Common Stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market will develop or, if one does develop, that it will be maintained. However, should such a market arise, the possibility or actual sale into the market of shares of the Company's Common Stock as permitted under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 may adversely affect prevailing market prices, if any, for the Company's Common Stock and could impair the Company's ability to raise capital through the sale of its equity securities. In order to qualify for unrestricted resale of Common Stock under Rule 144, certain holding periods must be met and a legal opinion setting forth the exemption from registration must be provided. Further, there is no assurance that Rule 144 will be applicable to the Company and investors may not be able to rely on its provisions now or in the future. In addition, sales of significant amounts of Common Stock by the Company subsequent to this offering could have an adverse effect on the market price, if any, for the Company's securities.
The market price of Omnitek’s common stock will likely fluctuate significantly in response to the following factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control: variations in its quarterly operating results; changes in financial estimates of its revenues and operating results by securities analysts; changes in market valuations of similar companies; announcements by us of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; additions or departures of key personnel; future sales of its common stock; stock market price and volume fluctuations attributable to inconsistent trading volume levels of its stock; commencement of, or involvement in, litigation.
On March 26, 2015, the last bid and ask of our common stock as reported on the OTCBB was $1.10 and $1.14, respectively.
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Holders
There were approximately 42 holders of record of Omnitek’s Common Stock as of December 31, 2014.
Dividends
Common Stock - No dividends have ever been paid on the Common Stock and the Company does not currently anticipate paying any cash or other dividends on the Common Stock. Future dividend policy will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in light of prevailing financial need and earnings, if any, of the Company and other relevant factors.
Preferred Stock - Under our articles of incorporation, our Board of Directors is authorized, without stockholder action, to issue preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the number of shares and rights, preferences, and limitations of each series. Among the specific matters that may be determined by the Board of Directors are the dividend rate, the redemption price, if any, conversion rights, if any, the amount payable in the event of any voluntary liquidation or dissolution of our company, and voting rights, if any. As of the date of this report, no shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding.
Payment of dividends on the Common Stock and Preferred Stock is within the discretion of the Board of Directors, is subject to state law, and will depend upon the Company's earnings, if any, its capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2014 with respect to our equity compensation plans previously approved by stockholders and equity compensation plans not previously approved by stockholders.
On September 1, 2006, the Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), under which 1,000,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the company to attract and retain employees and directors of the Company and to provide such persons with incentives and awards for superior performance and providing services to the Company. The 2006 Plan is administered by a committee comprised of the Board of Directors of the Company or appointed by the Board of Directors, which has broad flexibility in designing stock-based incentives. The Board of Directors determines the number of shares granted and the option exercise price, pursuant to the terms of the Plan. On November 30, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the increase of shares available under the 2006 Plan to 10,000,000 post-split adjusted shares.
On August 3, 2011, the Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”), under which 1,000,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock were reserved for issuance by the company to attract and retain employees and directors of the Company and to provide such persons with incentives and awards for superior performance and providing services to the Company.
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The 2011 Plan is administered by a committee comprised of the Board of Directors of the Company or appointed by the Board of Directors, which has broad flexibility in designing stock-based incentives. The Board of Directors determines the number of shares granted and the option exercise price, pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
There were no stock repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On October 10, 2014, the company granted a non-qualified stock option grant to the Company’s engineering group manager, to purchase forty thousand (40,000) shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.64 per share (i.e. one hundred percent (100%) of the closing price of the Company’s common stock as of October 10, 2014. Such options shall vest and become exercisable (i) with regard to 20,000 shares immediately; (ii) with regard to 10,000 shares on the first anniversary of the Grant Date; and (iii) with regard the remaining 10,000 shares on the second anniversary of the Grant Date. The Options will be exercisable for a period of five (5) years. In addition, the non-qualified stock options granted to the Company’s engineering group manager on August 3, 2012 were canceled. No underwriters were used. The securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The individual receiving the options is intimately acquainted with the Company’s business plan and proposed activities at the time of issuance, and possessed information on the Company necessary to make an informed investment decision.
On October 11, 2014, two shareholders exercised a warrant to purchase two hundred thousand (200,000) shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.375 per share for a combined total contribution of $75,000 in cash. No underwriters were used. The securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The individuals receiving the securities were intimately acquainted with the Company’s business plan and proposed activities at the time of issuance, and possessed information on the Company necessary to make an informed investment decision.
On October 24, 2014, the anniversary date of his appointment to the Board of Directors, the Company granted to John M. Palumbo, a non-qualified stock option grant to purchase twenty-five thousand (25,000) shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.85 per share representing one hundred percent (100%) of the closing price of the Company’s common stock as of October 24, 2014. Such Options shall be exercisable for a period of five years. The Option shall vest and be exercisable immediately. No underwriters were used. The securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The individuals receiving the options were intimately acquainted with the Company’s business plan and proposed activities at the time of issuance, and possessed information on the Company necessary to make an informed investment decision.
Subsequent to the period covered by this report, on January 28, 2015, a total of 1,500 shares were issued to the three independent Directors, 500 shares each, in lieu of a $500 cash payment for attendance at a Board meeting. The shares issued were valued at a price of $1.00 per share, representing 100% of the closing price on January 28, 2015. No underwriters were used. The securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The individuals receiving the options were intimately acquainted with the Company’s business plan and proposed activities at the time of issuance, and possessed information on the Company necessary to make an informed investment decision.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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.
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ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to the financial statements included elsewhere in this periodic report. Some of the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis,” “Description of Business” and elsewhere herein may include forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These statements include forward-looking statements both with respect to us specifically and the alternative fuels engines industry in general. Statements which include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “project,” “anticipate,” “will,” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements for purposes of the federal securities laws or otherwise. The safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws do not apply to any forward-looking statements contained in this registration statement.
All forward-looking statements address such matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any forward-looking statements you read herein reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or individuals acting on our behalf and such statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.
Results of Operations
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
Revenues increased to $1,485,818 for 2014 from $1,052,518 in 2013, an increase of $433,300, or 41%, which was primarily due to increased revenue from filter sales and drop-in engine shipments. Furthermore, prior year sales were negatively impacted by the company’s relocation activities.
Our cost of sales increased to $852,358 in 2014 from $703,630 in 2013, an increase of $148,728. Our gross margin was 43% in 2014 compared with 33% in 2013.
Our operating expenses for 2014 were $2,520,600 compared with $2,027,070 in 2013, an increase of $493,530 or 24%. General and administrative expense for 2014 was $1,870,533 compared with $1,712,636 in 2013. The increase is due primarily to professional fees of $165,376 in 2014 compared with $114,818 in 2013 and insurance expense of $181,334 in 2014 compared with $131,145 in 2013. Major components of general and administrative expenses in 2014 were outside services of $100,206, rent expense of $178,582, and salary and wages of $549,961. This compares with outside services of $61,194, rent expense of $133,577, and salary and wages of $491,806 during 2013. Research and development outlays were increased to $600,091 in 2014 compared with $292,228 in 2013 as we develop diesel to natural gas conversion systems for additional engines.
Our net loss in 2014 was $1,828,027, or $0.09 per share, compared with a net loss of $3,523,486, or $0.18 per share, in 2013. The decreased loss was primarily the result of change in value of derivative that occurred in 2013. Additionally, operating loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $1,887,140 as compared to $1,678,182 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013. The increased operating loss was primarily due to increased research and development expense for 2014 as compared to 2013.
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Results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 reflect non-cash expenses, including the value of options and warrants granted in the amount of $335,731 and depreciation and amortization of $49,979. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, non-cash expenses and income included the value of options and warrants granted for $314,467, gain on change in fair value of derivative liability in the amount of $1,909,298 and depreciation and amortization of $22,206.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operating activities and available working capital. Additionally, from time to time we may raise funds from the equity capital markets to fund our research and development programs, expansion of our business and general operations.
At December 31, 2014, our current liabilities totaled $535,925 and our current assets totaled $3,000,693, resulting in positive working capital of $2,464,768 and a current ratio of 5.6.
We have no firm commitments or obligations for capital expenditures. However, substantial discretionary expenditures will be required to enable us to conduct existing and planned product research, design, development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of our products and Intellectual Property. We may need to raise additional capital to facilitate growth and support our long-term product development, manufacturing, and marketing programs. The Company has no established bank-financing arrangements and until we have sufficient assets, capital, and inventory or accounts receivable, it is not anticipated that we will secure any bank financing in the near future. Therefore, it is likely that we may need to seek additional financing through subsequent future public or private sales of our securities, including equity securities. We may also seek funding for the development, manufacturing, and marketing of our products through strategic partnerships and other arrangements with corporate partners. There can be no assurance, however, that such collaborative arrangements or additional funds will be available when needed, or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail one or more of our research and development programs.
We have historically incurred significant losses, which have resulted in a total accumulated deficit of $16,842,305 at December 31, 2014, of which $5,604,135 is a direct result of derivative expense and change in fair value of derivative liability and is unrelated to, and has had no effect on, our operations or cash flow.
Operating Activities
We have realized a negative cash flow from operations of $1,546,195 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 compared with a negative cash flow of $2,266,417 during the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.
Included in the net loss of $1,828,027 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 are non-cash expenses, which are not a drain on our capital resources. During 2014, these non-cash expenses include the value of options and warrants granted in the amount of $335,731, and depreciation and amortization of $49,979. Excluding these non-cash amounts, our adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 is a loss of $1,442,317.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Omnitek’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas where significant estimates are required include the following:
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Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying troubled accounts and by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts.
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Omnitek’s inventory consists of finished goods and raw material. Omnitek identifies items in its inventory that have not been sold in a timely manner. Accordingly, we have established an allowance for the cost of such slow moving or obsolete inventory.
Omnitek assesses the recoverability of its long lived assets annually and whether circumstances would indicate that there may be an impairment. Omnitek compares the estimated undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the long lived assets to determine if an impairment has occurred. In the event that an impairment has occurred, Omnitek recognizes the impairment immediately.
Omnitek accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets at currently enacted tax rates for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Omnitek uses historical experience to determine the likely-hood of realization of deferred tax liabilities and assets.
Revenue Recognition
Omnitek recognizes revenue from the sale of new natural gas engines and components to convert existing diesel engines to natural gas engines. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; products have been shipped; pricing has been determined; and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
Accounting for Income Taxes
Omnitek accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes ("Topic 740"), which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets at currently enacted tax rates for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Topic 740 provides guidance on the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements. Topic 740 requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements.
At the adoption date of November 1, 2007, Omnitek had no unrecognized tax benefit which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized.
Omnitek includes interest and penalties arising from the underpayment of income taxes in the statements of operations in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2014, Omnitek had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Omnitek files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the state of California. With few exceptions, Omnitek is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.
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At December 31, 2014, Omnitek had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $5,348,732 through 2034. No tax benefit has been reported in the December 31, 2014 financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carry forwards for Federal income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carry forwards may be limited as to use in future years.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Omnitek has evaluated recent accounting pronouncements and their adoption has not had or is not expected to have a material impact on Omnitek’s financial position, or statements.
ITEM 7A
ITEM 7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES 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.
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ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2014 and 2013
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C O N T E N T S
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Balance Sheets
Statements of Operations
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Omnitek Engineering Corp.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Omnitek Engineering Corp. (the Company) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Omnitek Engineering Corp. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Sadler, Gibb & Associates, LLC
Salt Lake City, UT
March 31, 2015
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 1- ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY
Omnitek Engineering, Corp. (Omnitek) was incorporated on October 9, 2001 as a California corporation. Omnitek develops and supplies new natural gas engine and advanced engine management systems for gaseous fuels and is the manufacturer of a proprietary technology used to convert old or new diesel engines to operate on natural gas, propane or hydrogen. Omnitek began operations on October 10, 2001, and was a spin-off from Nology Engineering, Inc.
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Accounting Methods
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting. The Company has elected a December 31, year-end.
b. Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
c. Accounts Receivable
Trade receivables are carried at original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful receivables based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by identifying troubled accounts and by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts. Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously written off are recorded when received. Allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $15,000 and $15,000, respectively. Additionally, bad debt expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $6,489 and $1,196 respectively.
d. Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
The computation of basic earnings per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The computation of fully diluted earnings per share includes common stock equivalents outstanding at the balance sheet date. The Company had 0 and 2,087,137 stock options and warrants that would have been included in the fully diluted earnings per share as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. However, the common stock equivalents were not included in the computation of the loss per share computation because they are anti-dilutive.
e. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization are calculated on the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from three to five years.
f. Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has evaluated recent accounting pronouncements and their adoption has not had or is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or financial statements.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
g. Provision For Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes ("Topic 740"), which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets at currently enacted tax rates for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
Topic 740 provides guidance on the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements. Topic 740 requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements.
At the adoption date of November 1, 2007, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefit which would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. The Company includes interest and penalties arising from the underpayment of income taxes in the statements of operations in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Company files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and the state of California. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.
h. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
i. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.
The Company’s Level 2 financial liabilities consist of the derivative liability of the Company’s warrants issued to investors for cash and to consultants for services. There is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. The Company used a multinomial lattice model which incorporates transaction details such as Company stock price, contractual terms, default provisions, maturity, risk free rates, as well as assumptions about future financings, volatility, and holder behavior as of the date of issuance and each balance sheet date through December 31, 2013.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
j. Advertising
The Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expense as incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company expensed $28,748 and $35,800, respectively.
k. Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of new engines for use with compressed natural gas and engine components to convert existing engines to compressed natural gas use. Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; products have been shipped; pricing has been determined; and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
l. Concentration of Risks
Customers
During the year ended December 31, 2014, eight customers accounted for approximately 56% of sales.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, eight customers accounted for approximately 55% of sales.
Suppliers
During the year ended December 31, 2014, four suppliers accounted for 42% of products purchased.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, four suppliers accounted for 55% of products purchased.
m. Long - Lived Assets
The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets annually and whenever circumstances would indicate that there may be an impairment. The Company compares the estimated undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the long lived assets to determine if an impairment has occurred. In the event that an impairment has occurred, the Company will recognize the impairment immediately. No impairment expense was recognized as of December 31, 2014.
n. Research and Development
The Company expenses the costs of researching and developing its products during the period incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company incurred research and development expenses of $600,091 and $292,228, respectively.
o. Liquidity
Historically, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $16,842,305 and total stockholders’ equity of $2,569,108. At December 31, 2014, the Company had current assets of $3,000,693 including cash of $498,782, and current liabilities of $535,925, resulting in working capital of $2,464,768. For 2014, the Company reported a net loss of $1,828,827 and net cash used by operating activities of $1,546,195. Management believes that based on its fiscal year 2015 operating plan, including cost control measures and the projected sales for 2015, combined with funds available from its working capital will be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months. However, there can be no assurance that operations and operating cash flows will continue at the current levels or improve in the near future. If the Company is unable to obtain profitable operations and positive operating cash flows, it may require additional funding or be forced to scale back its development plans or to significantly reduce or terminate operations.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
p. Stock- Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based awards expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award based on their grant date fair value. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires management to make estimates for certain assumptions regarding risk-free interest rate, expected life of options, expected volatility of stock and expected dividend yield of stock.
q. Held to Maturity Investments
During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company purchased various corporate bonds. The Company intends to hold the bonds to maturity. Accordingly, the Company has recorded and is amortizing the premium on the bonds over the remaining life. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company received proceeds of $900,000 from bonds that matured during the period. During the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company had correlating amortization expense of $17,248 and $34,424, respectively.
NOTE 3 - INVENTORY
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. The Company’s inventory consists of finished goods and raw material and is located in Vista, California at December 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
The Company has established an allowance for obsolete inventory. Expense for obsolete inventory was $15,822 and $10,426, for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
NOTE 4 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment at December, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following:
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $31,204 and $19,858, respectively.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 5 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Company’s patents and trademarks at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,527 and $2,348, respectively.
NOTE 6 - CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
The Company may require a customer deposit from domestic and international customers. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company had customer deposits of $345,844 and $222,072, respectively.
NOTE 7 - COMMITMENTS
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had outstanding purchase commitments for inventory totaling $227,781 and $91,566, respectively. Of these amounts, the Company had made prepayments of $227,781 as of December 31, 2014 and $34,542 as of December 31, 2013 and had commitments for future cash outlays for inventory totaling $111,772 and $57,024, respectively.
On January 10, 2013, the Company entered into an operating lease for its operating facilities in California. Future payment obligations under the terms of the operating lease are as follows:
NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Accounts Receivable - Related Parties
The Company holds a non-controlling interest in various distributors in exchange for use of the Company’s name and logo. As of December 31, 2014, the Company owned a 15% interest in Omnitek Engineering Thailand Co. Ltd. and a 20% interest in Omnitek Peru S.A.C. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was owed $15,092 and $33,369, respectively, by related parties for the purchase of products and services. Revenue recognized from related parties for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $42,153 and $65,917 respectively.
Accounts Payable - Related Parties
For the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company’s independent Directors and related company, Nology Engineering, Inc., were due amounts for goods or services in the amount of $3,600 and $1,475 respectively.
Accrued Management Expenses
During the periods ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s president and vice president were due amounts for services performed for the Company. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 the accrued management fees consisted of the following:
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 9 - DERIVATIVE LIABILTY
FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under FASB ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, with the first two inputs considered observable and the last input considered unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value as follows:
·
Level one - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
·
Level two - Inputs, other than level one inputs, that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
·
Level three - Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company has one liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which consists of a derivative liability on certain warrants (see NOTE 10). As of December 31, 2013 this derivative liability had an estimated fair value of $0. The Company has no assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
The following table presents information about our derivative liability, which was our only financial instrument measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable (Level 2) as of December 31, 2013:
The fair value of this derivative liability was calculated using the multinomial lattice model. These models are based on future projections of the various potential outcomes. The features in the notes that were analyzed and incorporated into the model included the conversion feature with the reset provisions; redemption provisions; and the default provisions. Assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the derivative liability were as follows:
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 9 - DERIVATIVE LIABILTY (Continued)
In addition to the assumptions above, the Company also takes into consideration whether or not the Company would participate in another round of financing and if that financing is registered or not and what that stock price would be for the financing at that time. The Company adjusted the derivative liability for changes in fair value until the derivative function matured on December 31, 2013.
NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock
On October, 11 2014 the Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock in consideration of the capital contribution of $75,000 upon the exercise of warrants.
On July 16, 2014 the Company issued 20,000 shares of its common stock in consideration of the capital contribution of $13,600 upon the exercise of stock options.
On November 20, 2013 the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock in consideration of the capital contribution of $5,250 upon the exercise of stock options.
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 10 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)
Options and Warrants
During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company granted 115,000 and 175,000 options for services, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, the Company recognized expense of $335,731 and $314,467 related to options that vested during the years, respectively, pursuant to ASC Topic 718. The total remaining amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods is $465,420.
In April 2007, the Company’s shareholders approved its 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“the 2006 Plan”). Under the 2006 plan, the Company may issue up to 10,000,000 shares of both Incentive Stock Options to employees only and Non-Qualified Stock Options to employees and consultants at its discretion. As of December 31, 2014 the remaining 2,590,000 options previously issued under the plan expired. On August 3, 2011 the Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”), under which 1,000,000 shares of Company’s Common Stock were reserved for issuance of both Incentive Stock Options to employees only and and Non-Qualified Stock Options to employees and consultants at its discretion. As of December 31, 2014 the Company has a total of 790,000 options issued and outstanding under the plan.
A summary of the status of the options and warrants granted at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and changes during the years then ended is presented below:
A summary of the status of the options and warrants outstanding at December 31, 2014 is presented below:
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following:
Net deferred tax assets consist of the following components as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the estimated U.S. federal and state income tax rates of 39% to pretax income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 due to the following:
OMNITEK ENGINEERING CORP.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 and 2013
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES (Continued)
At December 31, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $5,348,732 through 2034. No tax benefit has been reported in the December 31, 2014 financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount. Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carry forwards for Federal income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carry forwards may be limited as to use in future years.
NOTE 12 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with ASC 855-10, the Company’s management reviewed all material events through the date of this report. Included below are those material subsequent events.
On January 28, 2015, the company issued 1,500 shares of common stock to three independent Directors, 500 each, in lieu of $500 cash payment for attendance at a Board Meeting. The shares issued were valued at a price of $1.00 per share, representing 100% of the closing price on January 28, 2015.
On February 12, 2015, the company received a deposit payment for approximately $137,813 toward the purchase of a natural gas power generator that will be supplied to a customer in Queretaro, Mexico.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2014.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, the risk.
Management performed an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, using criteria established in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on that assessment, management identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 as further described below.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
As a result of our assessment, we have determined that there is a deficiency with regard to the lack of a complete backup process for our electronic financial information and inventory systems. There is limited stored backup offsite or in a media safe, and as such, there are no regularly run test restorations of said financial information.
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.
Remediation Plan for the Material Weakness
Management has been engaged in developing remediation plans to address the above material weakness. In order to address and resolve this deficiency we are currently researching the options available given our financial means to have a regularly scheduled and dependable offsite backup of our Company records that will allow us to restore our data in the event of a system failure. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal control over financial reporting, we may determine to take additional measures to address the material weakness or determine to supplement or modify the remediation measures described above.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We previously did not maintain effective controls over the accounting for the occurrence, valuation, rights and obligations, presentation and disclosure of non-routine complex transactions. Specifically, we did not have effective controls surrounding the documentation, evaluation and review of the technical accounting considerations that were adequately designed to determine whether the transactions were accounted for appropriately. This control deficiency resulted in a misstatement of our current liabilities, other income and expense, additional paid in capital, accumulated deficit and related disclosures and resulted in the restatement of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years 2013 and 2012 and each of the quarters of fiscal 2013 and the last three quarters of fiscal 2012.
Accordingly, our management has re-designed our internal controls to allow us to effectively identify, research, evaluate and review the appropriate accounting related to such non-routine complex transactions and technical accounting matters in a timely manner. These include matters in the areas of capital financing where a price protection provision exists as well future transactions that contain a derivative component.
There have been no other changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fourth fiscal quarter of 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III.
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Identification of directors and executive officers
Our current directors and executive officers are as follows:
All of the Company’s directors hold office until the next annual general meeting of the shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified. The officers are appointed by our Board of Directors and hold office until their earlier death, retirement, resignation or removal.
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Significant Employees
There are no significant employees other than Mr. Funk and Mrs. Rolfe.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between any directors or executive officers of Omnitek, either by blood or by marriage.
Business Experience
The business experience during the past five years of each of the persons presently listed above as an Officer or Director of Omnitek or a Significant Employee is as follows:
Werner Funk - Mr. Funk was born in Germany. He has been a Director and the CEO of Omnitek since its formation in May of 2001. Mr. Funk has over 30 years of experience in international business, manufacturing, engineering, marketing and Internet commerce. He is responsible for management, marketing and new product design. Mr. Funk was educated in Germany where he attended high school and vocational college for automotive technology and graduated with honors receiving a bachelor degree in automotive technology. While living in Germany, he worked for Mercedes-Benz and was the assistant crew chief of a Porsche factory sponsored racing team. Mr. Funk moved to the United States in 1978, where upon he started Nology Engineering Inc., a California Corporation, which designs, manufactures and markets automotive products for the performance aftermarket. Mr. Funk is currently the CEO of Nology and Performance Stores. Mr. Funk is also the inventor of 7 registered and pending patents.
Alicia A. Rolfe - Mrs. Rolfe was appointed as the CFO of the Company on August 17, 2013, she had been serving as the Company’s controller since February 2013. She is responsible for the financial reporting and personnel management of the Company. Mrs. Rolfe has 17 years of financial management and accounting experience. Prior to her working at Omnitek, Mrs. Rolfe served as head of financial reporting and personnel management for Rancho Trade, Inc. from 2000 to 2013. Additionally, Ms. Rolfe worked for ZD Market Intelligence, a subsidiary of Ziff-Davis Inc. as a staff accountant from 1997 to 1999. Ms. Rolfe received a BS in Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting, from San Diego State University in 1996, and she received her Certified Management Accountant certification in 1998.
Janice M. Quigley - Mrs. Quigley was appointed as a Director of the Company on August 26, 2003 and appointed Vice President on September 9, 2011. Mrs. Quigley, a native of San Francisco, California, had worked in the electronics industry for 27 years prior to relocating to San Diego in 1992. Mrs. Quigley joined Advantage Lift Systems, Inc. (a manufacturer of heavy-duty vehicle hoists) in 1993 as its controller. She was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 1997 when the company acquired Globe Lifts (a manufacturer of light-duty vehicle hoists). She remained in that position until October of 2000 when the company was sold. Mrs. Quigley is also the CFO for Nology Engineering, Inc.
George G. Chachas - Mr. Chachas was appointed as a Director of the Company on August 3, 2012, and is the principal of Chachas Law Group with experience in the area of corporate law, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to establishing Chachas Law Group in 2006, Mr. Chachas was a partner of Wenthur & Chachas, LLP from 1993 through 2005. Mr. Chachas received a J.D. from California Western School of Law in 1987, and also holds a B.A. (Economics) from San Diego State University in 1985. Mr. Chachas was admitted to the California Bar in 1987, the District of Columbia Bar in 1989 and the State Bar of Colorado in 1994.
Gary S. Maier - Mr. Maier was appointed as a Director of the Company on August 3, 2012, and is an investor relations veteran with more than 25 years of industry experience. Prior to establishing Maier & Company, Inc. in 2003, he was a principal of another Los Angeles-based investor relations firm. He has counseled diverse clients ranging in size from multi-billion dollar organizations to emerging growth public and private companies across the country. His career includes positions with an international public relations firm and a proxy solicitation firm offering investor relations services, both based in New York, as well as a Chicago-based financial relations
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agency. He is a long-time member of the National Investor Relations Institute. His experience also includes local and national political campaigns - including serving as the Illinois deputy press secretary for Walter Mondale’s 1984 presidential campaign. Maier served as a board member for 18 years, including a term as president, of Veterans Park Conservancy, a non-profit community public/private partnership dedicated to the enhancement and preservation of four hundred acres of federal land to honor our nation’s veterans. He served for several years on the board of Southern California’s Colony Theater Company. Maier holds bachelor and master of philosophy degrees from Ohio University and completed course work toward a Ph.D. in philosophy at DePaul University. He served on the adjunct faculties of DePaul and Loyola University in Chicago and is a graduate of New York University’s Graduate School of Business Administration’s Careers in Business program.
John M. Palumbo - Mr. Palumbo is currently the CEO of Partschannel, Inc., a distributor of aftermarket collision replacement parts. Prior to this Mr. Palumbo was the CFO at Solar Integrated Technologies, Inc., and before that the CFO for Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KEYS). Mr. Palumbo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Canisius College in Buffalo New York and obtained his EMBA from Peter F. Drucker Claremont Graduate University in Claremont California. Mr. Palumbo is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California. Additionally, Mr. Palumbo serves on the board of the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), an independent, non-profit certification organization dedicated to ensuring high-quality parts and standards for automotive collision replacement parts.
Directorships
No Director of Omnitek or person nominated or chosen to become a Director holds any other directorship in any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to section 12 of the Exchange Act or subject to the requirements of section 15(d) of such Act or any other company registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past ten years, no present or former director, executive officer or person nominated to become a director or an executive officer of Omnitek has been or filed:
1.
A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
2.
Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);
3.
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
i.
Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker, leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person, director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
ii.
Engaging in any type of business practice; or
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iii.
Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation of Federal or State securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
4.
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
5.
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any Federal or State securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated;
6.
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated any Federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
7.
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any Federal or State judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
i.
Any Federal or State securities or commodities law or regulation; or
ii.
Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order; or
iii.
Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
8.
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
Promoters and Control Persons
None.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires Omnitek’s executive officers, directors and persons who own more than ten percent of the Omnitek’s Common Stock, to file initial reports of beneficial ownership on Form 3, changes in beneficial ownership on Form 4 and an annual statement of beneficial ownership on Form 5, with the SEC. Such executive officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC rules to furnish Omnitek with copies of all such forms that they have filed.
Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms filed with the SEC electronically, received by Omnitek and representations from certain reporting persons, Omnitek believes that for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, all the officers, directors and more than 10% beneficial owners complied with the above described filing requirements.
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Code of Ethics
On August 3, 2012, Omnitek, in accordance with Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer that is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
o
Honest and ethical conduct, including ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationship;
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Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in SEC reports and in other public communications;
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Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;
o
Prompt internal reporting of violations of the code of ethics to appropriate person or persons identified in the code of ethics; and
o
Accountability for adherence to the code of ethics.
The description of the Code of Ethics contained in this report is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Code of Ethics filed as Exhibit 14.01 to that certain Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 7, 2012. The Code of Ethics shall be available on Omnitek’s website at www.omnitekcorp.com
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our board of directors is comprised of five directors, three of which are outside independent directors and make up the audit committee. John M. Palumbo, considered an audit committee financial expert, chairs our audit committee.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth the compensation paid to our Chief Executive Officer and those executive officers that earned in excess of $100,000 during the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (collectively, the “Named Executive Officers”):
(1) These amounts represent previously accrued unpaid salary owed from prior fiscal years.
(2) On August 17, 2013, Janice M. Quigley resigned as the acting Chief Financial Officer and Alicia A. Rolfe was appointed to the Chief Financial Officer position.
(3) In 2014, Mr. Funk was to receive his base salary of $179,166 according to his employment agreement with the Company. Mr. Funk actually received $174,640, deferring $4,526 of his 2014 salary.
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Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
On July 26, 2012, Omnitek entered into an Employment Agreement with, and to continue the employment of, Werner Funk, the President and CEO of the Company. The term of Employment Agreement began on November 1, 2012, (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue for a period of five years until October 31, 2017, unless terminated earlier pursuant to other provisions of the Agreement. During the Employment Period, Omnitek agrees to pay Mr. Funk a Base Salary as follows:
November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013 ……… $150,000 per year;
November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014 ……… $175,000 per year;
November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2015 ……… $200,000 per year;
November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016 ……… $225,000 per year; and
November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017 ……… $250,000 per year.
In addition, Omnitek granted Mr. Funk a Stock Option pursuant to the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $2.56 per share representing 110% of the average of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the OTCBB for the prior 30 day period. One-sixtieth (1/60) of the total number of shares subject to the Options shall vest and become exercisable at the end of each month following the Effective Date on the same day of each month as the Effective Date, so that all shares subject to the Options will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the Effective Date. The Options will be exercisable for a period of seven years from the Effective Date.
On July 26, 2012, Omnitek also entered into an Employment Agreement with, and to continue the employment of, Janice M. Quigley, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The term of Employment Agreement began on November 1, 2012, (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue for a period of two years until October 31, 2014, unless terminated earlier pursuant to other provisions of the Agreement. During the Employment Period, Omnitek to pay Mrs. Quigley a Base Salary of $60,000 per year. On August 17, 2013, Janice M. Quigley resigned as the Chief Financial Officer, however she remains a Vice President.
In addition, Omnitek granted Mrs. Quigley a Stock Option pursuant to the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $2.56 per share representing 110% of the average of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the OTCBB for the prior 30 day period. One-twenty-fourth (1/24) of the total number of shares subject to the Options shall vest and become exercisable at the end of each month following the Effective Date on the same day of each month as the Effective Date, so that all shares subject to the Options will be fully vested on the second anniversary of the Effective Date. The Options will be exercisable for a period of seven years from the Effective Date.
On September 16, 2013, Omnitek entered into an Employment Agreement with Alicia A. Rolfe, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The term of Employment Agreement began on September 16, 2013, (the “Effective Date”) and shall continue for a period of four years until September 15, 2017, unless terminated earlier pursuant to other provisions of the Agreement. During the Employment Period, Omnitek agrees to pay Mrs. Rolfe a Base Salary of $85,000 per year.
In addition, Omnitek granted Mrs. Rolfe a Stock Option pursuant to the 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $2.74 per share representing 110% of the average of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the OTCBB for the prior 15 trading day periods. One-forty eight (1/48) of the total number of shares subject to the Option shall vest and become exercisable at the end of each month following the Date of Grant the same day of each month as the Date of Grant, so that all shares subject to the Options will be fully vested on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Grant. The Options will be exercisable for a period of seven years from the Effective Date.
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Copies of Mr. Funk and Mrs. Quigley’s Employment Agreements were filed as Exhibit 10.01 and 10.02 on Form 8-K dated August 1, 2012. A copy of Mrs. Rolfe Employment Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.01. The foregoing descriptions of the Employment Agreements are qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements.
On November 11, 2013, Omnitek’s Vice President, Janice M. Quigley, exercised a portion of a stock option and purchased 10,000 shares of common stock, at an exercise price of $0.525 per share. No other Named Executive Officer exercised any options or SARs during the last completed fiscal year or owned any unexercised options or SARs at the end of the fiscal year.
There are no agreements or understandings for any executive officer to resign at the request of another person. None of our executive officers acts or will act on behalf of or at the direction of any other person.
Compensation of Directors
There was no compensation paid to any director who was a Named Executive Officer during the year ended December 31, 2014, other than that provided for attendance at meetings. The three outside independent directors received each, a non-qualified stock option grant to purchase twenty-five thousand (25,000) shares of Omnitek’s common stock; two received these options at an exercise price of $2.25 per share on August 4, 2014 and the other received his options at $1.85 per share on October 24, 2014. Such Options shall be exercisable for a period of five years. The Option shall vest and be exercisable immediately.
There are no employment contracts, compensatory plans or arrangements, including payments to be received from Omnitek with respect to any Director that would result in payments to such person because of his or her resignation with Omnitek, or its subsidiaries, any change in control of Omnitek. There are no agreements or understandings for any Director to resign at the request of another person. None of our Directors or executive officers acts or will act on behalf of or at the direction of any other person.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 2014
The following table provides information for the named executive officers on stock option holdings as of the end of 2014.
On September 1, 2006, the Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2006 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”), under which 1,000,000 shares of Omnitek’s Common Stock were reserved for issuance by Omnitek to attract and retain employees and directors of the Company and to provide such persons with incentives and awards for superior performance and providing services to Omnitek. The 2006 Plan is administered by a committee comprised of the Board of Directors of Omnitek or appointed by the Board of Directors, which has broad flexibility in designing stock-based incentives. The Board of Directors determines the number of shares granted and the option exercise price, pursuant to the terms of the Plan. On November 30, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the increase of shares available under the 2006 Plan to 10,000,000 post-split adjusted shares.
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On August 3, 2011, the Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”), under which 1,000,000 shares of Omnitek’s Common Stock were reserved for issuance by Omnitek’s to attract and retain employees and directors of Omnitek and to provide such persons with incentives and awards for superior performance and providing services to Omnitek. The 2011 Plan is administered by a committee comprised of the Board of Directors of Omnitek or appointed by the Board of Directors, which has broad flexibility in designing stock-based incentives. The Board of Directors determines the number of shares granted and the option exercise price, pursuant to the terms of the Plan.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
The following table sets forth the amount and nature of beneficial ownership of any class of Omnitek’s voting securities of any person known to Omnitek to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent, as of the close of business on December 31, 2014.
(1) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 173,333 shares of Common Stock.
(2) Werner Funk, the Trustee of the Werner Funk Trust UDT 9/25/07 has sole voting and dispositive power of said shares.
(3) The Trustee(s) of the Garber Family Trust U/D/T 07/30/1992, has sole voting and dispositive power as to all of the shares.
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Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth the amount and nature of beneficial ownership of any class of Omnitek’s voting securities of all of Omnitek’s current directors and executive officers, as of the close of business on December 31, 2014.
(1) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 173,333 shares of Common Stock.
(2) Werner Funk, the Trustee of the Werner Funk Trust UDT 9/25/07 has sole voting and dispositive power of said shares.
(3) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 31,250 shares of Common Stock.
(4) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock.
(5) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 75,000 shares of Common Stock; a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares of Common Stock, and 44,000 shares of Common Stock held in the name of Tuva Co., LLC, over which Mr. Chachas has sole voting power.
(6) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 75,000 shares of Common Stock and a warrant to purchase 20,000 shares of stock.
(7) This amount includes currently vested options to purchase 50,000 shares of Common Stock.
Changes in Control
To the best of Omnitek’s knowledge there are no present arrangements or pledges of Omnitek’s securities, which may result in a change in control.
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ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Transactions with Related Persons
Werner Funk, the President, CEO, and a Director of Omnitek, is the principal shareholder and the President, CEO, Secretary and a Director of Nology Engineering, Inc., a non-public California corporation that designs, manufactures and markets automotive products for the performance aftermarket Mr. Funk is also a shareholder, the President, CEO, Secretary and a Director of Performance Stores, Inc., a Nevada corporation, which is an internet based e-commerce site selling automotive performance parts.
Janice M. Quigley is a Vice President and Director of Omnitek, as well as a shareholder. She also serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Nology Engineering, Inc.
Alicia A. Rolfe is the Chief Financial Officer of Omnitek and is a shareholder. She also serves as the controller of Nology Engineering, Inc.
Omnitek has not been a party to any transactions between persons who were executive officers, directors, or principal stockholders of our corporation during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Except as set forth above, none of the following parties have, since our date of incorporation, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction with us or in any presently proposed transaction that has or will materially affect us.
Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons
Not Applicable.
Promoters and Certain Control Persons
There have been no material transactions, series of similar transactions, currently proposed transactions, or series of similar transactions, to which Omnitek is to be a party, in which any promoter or founder, or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, had a material interest.
Director Independence
The Board has determined that three of Omnitek’s Directors have met the independence requirements based upon the application of objective categorical standards adopted by the Board. In making a determination regarding a Director’s independence, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, including the Director’s commercial, banking, consulting, legal, accounting, charitable and familial relationships and such other criteria as the Board may determine from time to time.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Audit Fees
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, we incurred approximately $25,500 in fees to our principal independent accountants for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and reviews of our financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, we incurred approximately $25,500 in fees to our principal independent accountants for professional services rendered in connection with the audit and reviews of our financial statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.
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Audit-Related Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 for assurance and related services by our principal independent accountants that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements (and are not reported under Item 9(e)(1) of Schedule 14A was $0 and $0, respectively.
Tax Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 for professional services rendered by our principal accountant tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning was $1,250 and $750, respectively.
All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 for products and services provided by our principal independent accountants (other than the services reported in Items 9(e)(1) through 9(e)(3) of Schedule 14A was $0 and $900, respectively.
PART IV.
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements.
(i) The Balance Sheet of Omnitek Engineering Corp. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Statements Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2014, and of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and together with the notes thereto and the reports of Sadler, Gibb & Associates thereon appear in Item 8 and are included in this report.
(b) Exhibits. The following exhibits are either filed as a part hereof or are incorporated by reference. Exhibit numbers correspond to the numbering system in Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
All exhibits are numbered with the number preceding the decimal indicating the applicable SEC reference number in Item 601 and the number following the decimal indicating the sequence of the particular document.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Omnitek Engineering Corp.
Dated: March 31, 2014
By: Werner Funk
Its: President and Secretary,
CEO and Principal Executive Officer
Dated: March 31, 2015
/s/ Alicia A. Rolfe
By: Alicia A. Rolfe
Its: Chief Financial Officer
and Principal Accounting Officer
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Dated: March 31, 2015
Werner Funk, Director
Dated: March 31, 2015
/s/ Janice M. Quigley
___________________________
Janice M. Quigley, Director
Dated: March 31, 2015
/s/ George G. Chachas
___________________________
George G. Chachas, Director
Dated: March 31, 2015
/s/ Gary S. Maier
___________________________
Gary Maier, Director
Dated: March 31, 2015
/s/ John M. Palumbo
___________________________
John M. Palumbo, Director
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