The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as its plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Its actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Overview of our Business
Cavitation Technologies, Inc. ("CTi"), aNevada corporation, was originally incorporated under the nameBio Energy, Inc. We design and engineer environmentally friendly technology-based systems that are designed to serve large, growing, global markets such as vegetable oil refining, renewable fuels, water treatment, algae oil extraction, biodiesel production, water-oil emulsions and crude oil yield enhancement. Our systems are designed to process industrial liquids at a lower cost and higher yield than conventional technology. We are a process and product development firm that has developed, patented, and commercialized proprietary technology. CTi has developed, patented, and commercialized proprietary technology that can be used for processing of industrial fluids. CTi's patented Nano Reactor® is the critical components of the CTi Nano Neutralization® System which is commercially proven to reduce operating costs and increase yields in processing oils and fats. CTi has two issued patents relating to our Nano Reactor® systems and has filed several national and international patents to employ its proprietary technology in applications including, vegetable oil refining, biodiesel production, waste water treatment, algae oil extraction, and alcoholic beverage enhancement. We are engaged in manufacturing our Nano-Reactors, which are designed to help refine vegetable oils, biodiesel transesterification and treatment of produced and frack water. Our near-term goal is to continue to sell our systems through our partners,Desmet Ballestra and EW. During the past several years we have developed a number of new applications utilizing the core principal of our technology. Our low pressure non-reactors (LPN) can be utilized in multiple industries that process large volumes of fluids and we anticipate accelerated commercial sales in our fiscal 2020. Further, we have miniaturized our non-reactors to be utilized in various consumer oriented products, such as, processing and enhancing spirits and wines, drinking water with infusion of vitamins, minerals and cannabidiol (CBD) oil. We have agreements to license our technology globally through our strategic partners,Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet) andEnviro Watertek, LLC (EW) andAlchemy Beverages, Inc (ABI). Desmet have been providing monthly advances of$40,000 to be applied against future sales of reactors to Desmet. We may need additional funding, and may attempt to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to fund operations and additional working capital. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining such financing or obtained sufficient amounts necessary to meet our business needs, or that we will be able to meet our future contractual obligations. InMarch 2020 theWorld Health Organization declared coronavirus COVID-19 a global pandemic. This contagious disease outbreak, which has continued to spread, has adversely affected workforces, customers, economies, and financial markets globally. It has also disrupted the normal operations of many businesses, including ours. This outbreak could decrease spending, adversely affect demand for our product and harm our business and results of operations. It is not possible for us to predict the duration or magnitude of the adverse results of the outbreak and its effects on our business or results of operations at this time. Inflation Global inflation also increased during 2021 and in 2022. TheRussia andUkraine conflict and other geopolitical conflicts, as well as related international response, have exacerbated inflationary pressures, including causing increases in the price for goods and services and global supply chain disruptions, which have resulted and may continue to result in shortages in food products, materials and services. Such shortages have resulted and may continue to result in inflationary cost increases for labor, fuel, food products, materials and services, and could continue to cause costs to increase as well as result in the scarcity of certain materials. We cannot predict any future trends in the rate of inflation or other negative economic factors or associated increases in our operating costs and how that may impact our business. To the extent we and our customers we service are unable to recover higher operating costs resulting from inflation or otherwise mitigate the impact of such costs on our and their business, our revenues and gross profit could decrease, and our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. 16 Results of Operations
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended
The following is a comparison of our results of operations for the three months
ended
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change Revenue$ 244,000 $ 551,000 $ (307,000 ) (56 )% Revenue from related party 17,000 - 17,000 (100 )% Total revenues 261,000 551,000 (209,000 ) (53 )% Cost of revenue (50,000 ) (23,000 ) (27,000 ) 117% Gross profit 211,000 528,000 (317,000 ) (60 )%
General and administrative expenses 265,000 306,000 (41,000 ) (13 )% Income (loss) from operations (54,000 ) 222,000 (276,000 ) (124 )% Loss from equity method investment (18,000 ) - (18,000 ) (100 )% Gain on forgiveness of note payable - 104,000
(104,000 ) (100 )% Interest expense (1,000 ) 2,000 1,000 (50 )% Net income (loss)$ (73,000 ) $ 324,000 $ (397,000 ) (123 )% Revenue
The Company generates revenues from the sale of the Nano Reactor® to customers/distributor as well as share in gross profit from the sale of such reactors by our distributors to their customers. Additionally, the Company generates revenues from its equity method investment.
During the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 we recorded$262,000 in revenue compared to$551,000 for months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Revenues decreased since the Company did not receive as many orders from Desmet, offset by sale of reactors to the equity method investment. Cost of Revenue During the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, our cost of sales amounted to$50,000 and$23,000 respectively during the same period in prior year, which was the result of the revenue transactions described above. Operating Expenses Operating expenses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 amounted to$265,000 compared with$306,000 for the same period in 2021, a decrease of$41,000 or 13%. Decrease in general and administrative expense due to decrease in professional expenses and payroll. During the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 the Company recognized loss from equity method investment of$(18,000) compared to$102,000 for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The other income for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 was primarily made up of forgiveness of the PPP note payable of 104,000. 17
Liquidity and Capital Resource
During the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 the Company incurred a net loss of$73,000 and used cash from operations of$74,000 and had a working capital deficit of$85,000 as ofSeptember 30, 2022 . These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date that the financial statements are issued. In addition, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on the Company'sJune 30, 2022 financial statements, has expressed substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As ofSeptember 30, 2022 we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of$367,000 and are not generating sufficient revenues to fund operations. In addition, management believes we may require additional funds to continue to operate our business. Management's plan is to generate income from operations by continuing to license our technology globally through our strategic partners,Desmet Ballestra Group (Desmet),Enviro Watertek (EW) and Alchemy Beverages, Inc. (ABI). Pursuant to our contract with Desmet, Desmet has been providing us monthly advances of$40,000 throughOctober 1, 2024 to be applied against from future reactor sales. We may also attempt to raise additional debt and/or equity financing to fund operations and provide additional working capital. However, there is no assurance that such financing will be consummated or obtained in sufficient amounts necessary to meet the Company's needs, that the Company will be able to achieve profitable operations or that the Company will be able to meet its future contractual obligations. Should management fail to obtain such financing, the Company may curtail its operations. Cash Flow Net cash used in operating activities during the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 amounted to$74,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of$16,000 for the same period in fiscal 2021.
Funding for the operating activities was provided primarily by sales of our systems to and advances received from Desmet.
Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended
Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended
Critical Accounting Policies Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in theU.S requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the financial statement date and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates are used for allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve for inventory obsolescence, valuation and impairment analysis for equity method investment, impairment analysis for property and equipment, accrual of potential liabilities, valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, and assumption in valuing our stock options, warrants, and common stock issued for services, among other items. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Revenue Recognition
The Company follows the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASC 606.
Revenue from the sale of the Company's Nano Reactors is recognized when products are shipped from our manufacturing facilities as this is our sole performance obligation under these contracts and we have no continuing obligation to the customer. 18 The Company also recognized revenue from its share of gross profit to be earned from distributors, as defined, which we treated as variable consideration and recognized using the most likely amount method.
In addition, the Company also recognizes revenues from usage fees of certain reactors. Usage fees are recognized based on actual usage by the customer.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.
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