WARM Cool Technologies Inc (CE)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

Cool Technologies, Inc. and subsidiary, (“the Company” or “Cool Technologies” or “CoolTech”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada in July 2002. In April 2014, CoolTech formed Ultimate Power Truck, LLC (“Ultimate Power Truck” or “UPT”), of which the Company owns 95% and a shareholder of Cool Technologies owns 5%. Cool Technologies was formerly known as Bibb Corporation, Z3 Enterprises, and HPEV, Inc. On August 20, 2015, the Company changed its name to Cool Technologies, Inc.

The Company’s technologies are divided into two distinct but complementary categories: mobile power generation and heat dispersion technology.

The Company has developed a mobile power generation system (eMGen) that enables work trucks to generate electric power by running an in-chassis generator. The eMGen system can be retrofitted onto new and existing global truck platforms. CoolTech intends to market and sell the mobile power generation systems to government, commercial and fleet vehicle owners as well as original equipment manufacturers and individual users. Sales are expected to occur through the direct efforts of the Company, its sales agents and its joint venture partners. CoolTech may also license the eMGen system as well.

The markets targeted include consumer, agricultural, industrial, military and emergency responders, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

CoolTech has also developed heat dispersion technologies based on proprietary composite heat structures and heat pipe architecture in various product platforms such as electric motors, pumps, turbines, bearings and vehicle components. In preparation, CoolTech has applied for trademarks for a brand name for its mobile power generation system and for one of its technologies and its acronym. Cool Technologies currently owns two trademarks: eMGen and TEHPC (Totally Enclosed Heat Pipe Cooled).

When a generator is enhanced by CoolTech’s patented thermal technologies, it should be able to output more power than any other generator of its size on the market. That’s because third party testing has demonstrated that the cooling provided by the thermal technologies can help increase the efficiency of electric motors.

Furthermore, management believes that the technologies will increase the lifespan as well as help meet regulatory emissions standards for electric motors and other heat producing equipment and components. The simplicity of the heat pipe architecture as well as the fact that it provides effective new applications for existing manufacturing processes should enhance the cost structure in several large industries including motor/generator and engine manufacturing.

As of March 31, 2023, we have seven US patents, two Canadian patents, one Mexican patent, one allowed Brazilian patent and one pending US patent application covering integrated electrical power generation methods and systems.

The Company intends to commercialize its patents by integrating the thermal technologies and applications with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners and by licensing them to electric motor, generator, pump and vehicle component (brake, resistor, caliper) manufacturers.

We believe the benefits of our mobile power generation system are quickly realized once potential customers see it in operation. Public demonstrations of the eMGen systems began in April 2017. An inspection and performance demonstration for Mexican government officials and business leaders occurred in May 2018. Feedback from initial viewers resulted in more government officials and fruit growers coming to see the eMGen power equipment and to learn about the water purification options in March 2019. Even more officials and growers followed -- flying to St. Louis for a review in May 2019.   

We generated our first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale. On June 9, 2017, the Company received a purchase order for 10 eMGen systems from Craftsmen Industries. As Craftsmen builds custom vehicles designed to the individual specifications of their customers whose businesses and technical requirements vary widely, it is impossible to estimate when the order will be fulfilled.

In November 2017, the Company received a purchase commitment for 234 eMGen systems from a Mexican Producers’ Union. That was followed by a purchase commitment for 24 to 50 eMGen units from a second Mexican Producers’ Union in December 2017. On April 9, 2018, the first Mexican Producers’ Union executed a purchase order with the Company for 10 Ford F350s with eMGen 80 kVA systems installed. On May 7, 2019, Turkish technology company Belirti Teknoloji, A.S. delivered a purchase order for six hundred eMGen 80, eMGen 125 and eMGen 200 Mobile Generation systems.  

Craftsmen Industries was selected to produce the first systems due to their engineering capabilities and extensive facilities. In January 2019, it began production on the initial vehicles and completed an initial production run vehicle two months later.

We have not generated any revenues to date. Consequently, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to generate new orders, fulfill the existing ones, nor address all the requirements of all the interested parties.

Management is pursuing various financing alternatives, based upon a third-party assessment of the historically demonstrated or contractually committed profit-earning capacities of our IP. We see this as the best path forward for non-dilutive funding.

To that end, on March 11, 2020, Cool Technologies, Inc. and 3&1 Capital Partners, LLC, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Terms for Debt Financing pursuant to which the Company is due to receive gross proceeds of at least $12.5 million minus administration and origination fees as well as other expenses. The debt financing will be structured as a promissory note with a security interest.  The first priority security interest will encompass all intellectual property (“IP”) owned by the Company on the closing date and all intellectual property acquired by or issued to the Company during the term of the 36-month note. Also included as collateral are all equipment and contracts related to the IP.

Pursuant to the Memorandum, the Company agreed to a cash prepayment equal to 18 months of interest that will fund an Interest Escrow Account from the proceeds or 12 months of the prepayment interest which shall be considered earned and nonrefundable.

Monthly interest payments based on a term loan rate of 5.85% per annum will be debited from the prepayment Interest Escrow Amount on the first day of the month for 18 months. One month later, the Company shall commence making 17 equal payments of principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the first day of the month. A final payment of all unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest shall be due on the Maturity Date.

For the first eighteen months of the loan, the Company agreed to apply at least 25% of the profits from all sales, purchase orders, or any other revenue-generating transactions to the outstanding principal and interest, and then 50%, thereafter, until its obligations have been satisfied.

Since the signing of the Memorandum, definitive documents have been drawn up and financing instruments have been created and packaged. Central to the provision of the funds is the successful underwriting of the financial instruments. Buyers have recently signed subscription agreements.  In addition, Cool Technologies and 3&1 Capital Partners have polished and perfected the final funding documents.  

As the signing of subscription agreements are definitive actions that the Company will likely receive some, if not all, of the funds promised.

If funding is received, it will be used to support completion of the initial phases of our business plan, which is to license our thermal technologies and applications; to license or sell a mobile electric power system; and to license our submersible motor dry pit technologies and/or to bring to market our technologies and applications through key distribution and joint venture partners.

While the Company awaits funding to begin continuous production, it has continued to expand its contacts with potential clients -- meeting with government agencies, emergency responders and city officials as well as military engineers and procurement specialists. Specifications for custom applications have been noted and preliminary designs drawn up.

The occurrence of an uncontrollable event such as the COVID19 pandemic negatively affected our operations. The pandemic resulted in social distancing, travel bans and quarantines. This limited access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and professional advisors. These, in turn, impacted our operations and financial condition. While the pandemic phase of COVID19  has receded and the virus is now considered to be endemic in the US as of this filing, the evolution of an acute and more contagious variant is possible. In such a case, it may impact demand for our products and may again hamper our efforts to provide our investors with timely information and comply with our filing obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Real GDP growth, inflation, employment levels, oil prices, interest rates, tax rates, availability of customer financing, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and other macroeconomic trends can adversely affect demand for the products that we offer. Geopolitical issues around the world and how our markets are positioned can also impact macroeconomic conditions and could have a material adverse impact on our financial results.

Recent Developments

Amendment of Series B Preferred Stock

On October 31, 2016, the Company filed an amended and restated Series B Preferred Stock Certificate of Designation (which was originally filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 19, 2016 and amended on August 12, 2016) to designate 3,636,360 shares as Series B Preferred Stock and to provide for supermajority 66 2/3% voting rights for the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock will not bear dividends, will not be entitled to receive any distributions in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, and will have no other preferences, rights, restrictions, or qualifications, except as otherwise provided by law or the articles of incorporation of the Company. The holders of Class B Stock shall have the right, at such holder’s option, at any time to convert such shares into common stock, in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Class B Stock. If the common stock trades or is quoted at a price per share in excess of $2.25 for any twenty consecutive day trading period, (subject to appropriate adjustment for forward or reverse stock splits, recapitalizations, stock dividends and the like), the Series B Stock will automatically be convertible into the common stock in a conversion ratio of one share of common stock for each share of Series B Stock. The Series B Stock may not be sold, hypothecated, transferred, assigned or disposed without the prior written consent of the Company and the holders of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock.

Craftsmen Industries, Inc. 

As a consequence of the first public demonstration of the eMGen 30 kilovolt amp (“kVA”) system at the North America International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2017, the Company entered into an agreement in principle, dated February 21, 2017, with Craftsmen Industries, Inc. (“Craftsmen’), a company engaged in the design, engineering and production of mobile marketing vehicles, experiential marketing platforms and industrial mobile solutions.

On April 25, 2017, we delivered to Craftsmen Industries, a Class III Vehicle (Ford F-350 dually) up-fitted with a production-ready eMGen 30 kVA (single phase/three phase) system.

Subsequently, Craftsmen invited the Company to demonstrate its mobile generation technology and the potential benefits for Craftsmen products at Craftsmen’s 35^th Anniversary Party on April 27, 2017. Over 100 current and prospective Craftsmen customers were in the audience for the demonstrations.

Craftsmen recently signed a manufacturing contract with Translux-Fair Play. Translux’ Hazelwood, Missouri facility encompasses over 45,000 square feet of manufacturing space and offers extensive laser cutting and metal bending machinery. The contract significantly enhances Craftsmen’s capabilities to produce boxes and control panels for the eMGen Systems and the vehicles they’re upfitted to, but also all the eMGen’s optional tasks and capabilities, including welding, water purification and solar power.

Not only will basic production be optimized and improved, but control panels and displays should be upgraded. CoolTech is expected to benefit from Translux’ electronics expertise which has been refined through their years of manufacturing digital scoring panels for sporting arenas and ball parks.

Aon Risk Services Central, Inc and Lee and Hayes, PLLC

On January 18, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. and Lee and Hayes, PLLC, through its operating unit, 601West, which provides intellectual property (“IP”) analytics, to assess the value of the Company’s IP. As set forth in the agreement, the assessment will be founded on historically demonstrated or contractually committed profit-earning capacities of our IP and may be used to obtain financing, including but not limited to, non-dilutive financing. Since then, significant progress has been achieved. As noted above, definitive actions have occurred which indicate that the Company will receive funding in the near future.

Live eMGen 80 Demonstration in Fort Collins, Colorado

On May 4, 2018, nine representatives from Mexico’s farming, banking, and government sectors flew to Fort Collins, Colorado for a live demonstration of CoolTech’s generator-equipped truck. The demonstration showcased the capabilities and ease of operation of the system. The Company demonstrated how an operator is able to control the generator from the comfort and safety of the truck’s cab using a Panasonic Toughpad. The Company also used the electricity from the truck to power a screw compressor, an industrial fan, and an industrial load bank. Additional capabilities, such as purifying water and using batteries and solar power to make operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly were discussed with the attendees.

A representative from one of the Mexican farming producers’ unions approved the generator-equipped truck. CoolTech plans to put this into production as soon as final funding is secured.

Order of Parts and Components

As of September 2021, the Company has acquired enough parts and components to build 5 eMGen 80s and 2 eMGen 125s. It is currently procuring two mobile water purification systems and components for mobile electric vehicle charging systems.

Unveiling of Initial Production Run Vehicle

On March 27, 2019, the Company unveiled the initial production run of its mobile power generation (eMGen) work trucks for inspection by an audience of agricultural and community leaders from Latin America at Craftsmen Industries.

The itinerary for the showcase event included a tour of the St. Louis manufacturing facility and inspection of the first production run eMGen vehicle in operation as it powered a variety of equipment.

The purpose of the viewing was not only to show the truck’s capabilities but to get feedback from the attendees.

Mexico’s population is expected to grow from 129 million to nearly 150 million by 2050. As a result, energy and water demand should increase significantly.

Increased water demand for both human consumption and agricultural production, along with lagging water management practices have resulted in a rapid depletion of water reserves in Mexico, particularly in Northern Mexico. The forecast of high temperatures in the summer combined with a developing La Nina weather pattern could prolong an existing drought and spread water shortages.

According to an article in the NYTimes (https://tinyurl.com/2n76rjy7), Mexico’s National Water Commission (CONAGUA) determined that in July 2022, eight of Mexico’s 32 states were experiencing extreme to moderate drought, resulting in 1,546 of the country’s 2,463 municipalities confronting water shortages, By mid-July, about 48 percent of Mexico’s territory was suffering drought, according to the commission, compared with about 28 percent of the country’s territory during the same period last year. In June of 2021, 77 of  Mexico’s 210 principal water reservoirs were below 25% capacity. For the region encompassing Western North America, this period is now the driest two decades in 1,200 years.

With reservoirs drying and ground water levels declining, water is at a premium. In many locations, sewage water is reused for irrigation. Water treatment is scarce and pollution regulations are rarely enforced.

As long as investment in wastewater treatment lags behind population growth, large numbers of consumers eating raw produce face heightened threats to food safety from diseases such as salmonella, E Coli and roundworm. Add unchecked or minimally treated industrial pollution and unusually large numbers of cases of cancer and kidney problems have been documented in consumers living near polluted waterways.

While access to electricity is high across the nation, in rural areas, power can be sporadic or even non-existent. Many communities, particularly in regions populated by indigenous people, are still not connected to the grid. They rely on diesel generators to light homes and draw water from shrinking aquifers.

Interest from Mexican authorities is high in the eMGen systems as they seek to mitigate the effects of drought and guarantee access to drinking water as well as provide a consistent source of electricity and mobile medical services for underserved populations.

Through the efforts of its representatives in the country, the Company has been in contact with and in some cases made presentations to CONAQUA as well as cabinet secretaries, senators, representatives and deputies at the federal level; to governors, legislators, commissioners and municipal presidents at the state level and to mayors and county and local politicians in cities and towns beset by energy and water problems. Private entities such as distilleries, fruit growers, cattle rancher’s associations and mining companies have also requested information.

Conversations are ongoing and interested politicians are helping to promote, coordinate and refine the Company’s approach to secure funding for pilot programs, full blown projects and purchases of eMGen systems and vehicles.

Mexican Government

On May 13, 2019, government officials and fruit growers were at Craftsmen Industries in St. Louis for a review of a first run eMGen 80 production vehicle and water purification/desalination options.

Among the politicians in attendance was Congressman Efraín Rocha Vega who is Secretary of the Commission of Development and Rural, Agricultural and Food Self-sufficiency Conservation, a member of the commission of Livestock and the commission of Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Natural Resources. Subsequent to the event, in an official Congressional Letter of Support, dated May 20, 2019, Congressman Rocha wrote: “The successful demonstration of these technologies further strengthens the Mexican Government’s support of Mexican entities that desire to purchase CoolTech products, as well as affirms our position to provide financial assistance to such entities.” The letter can be viewed in its entirety at: http://www.cooltechnologiesinc.com/content/pdf/MexicanLegislationandFinancialAssistanceLetter.pdf.

Introduction of options

During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company has introduced options, which include an eMGen System that generates up to 200 kVA of electric power, water purification and desalination systems.

The Company’s mobile electric generation system (“eMGen”) offers optional 30 to 125 kVA water purification and desalination units capable of producing 2,800 to 14,000 gallons of potable water per day. Assuming the average person needs 2 liters per day, 10,000 gallons is enough for 26,498 people. If delivery is required, an eMGen truck can also tow a water tanker.

The truck-mounted units cleanse contaminated, polluted and wastewater or remove saline from saltwater. Submerge the input pipe into any water source. Chemicals, particulates, salts, heavy metals, bacteria, viruses and other impurities are removed. Six levels of water purification output a range of water qualities from clean potable water for drinking and cooking tor non-potable water for agricultural or other commercial and emergency usage.

The eMGen systems as well as the purification and desalinization units feature fully automated controls and monitoring. A Panasonic Toughpad tablet provides a rugged touchscreen interface for operation from the truck cab or anywhere within a 300 foot radius. When outfitted with the optional telematics package, the systems can be remotely controlled and monitored from distant locations.

The next generation of eMGens will include a solar-powered generator system with a built-in water purification unit that makes seawater desalination sustainable. The system pumps and purifies up to 4,500 gallons of potable water per day. It can be set up and operated anywhere a four-wheel drive vehicle can go. Once the batteries are drained, the systems shift to fuel power for 24 hour operation. The solar panels collapse and fold, so the entire system fits easily in the bed of a work truck.

Rugged, reliable and versatile, the eMGen trucks are designed to operate in extreme environments. A variety of capabilities handle a variety of needs including:

The applications for hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters are obvious, others less so.

Here are a few common yet relatively unknown problems the system and units address:

Consider the Texas Freeze in February of 2021. Power failures at water treatment plants necessitated boil water orders. Burst pipes and dripping faucets dropped water reserves to dangerously low levels.

More than 800 public water systems serving 162 of the state’s 254 counties were disrupted. Over 13 million people were left without safe drinking water. The town of Kyle almost went dry.

Cities opened water distribution sites, water was trucked in to flush toilets, homeowners melted icicles and snow for drinking water, medical workers resorted to using bottled water for chemotherapy treatments.

KeyOptions

On May 30, 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (“JV”) with KeyOptions Pty Ltd., a privately held technology and security provider based in Victoria, Australia.

KeyOptions develops and markets products for governments, defense contractors and other commercial applications to counter security and cyber threats. The Company will provide a license for the JV to market and sell CoolTech’s entire product platform in Australia and neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.

Strategic Alliance:

On December 16, 2019, the Company signed a cross marketing and licensing agreement with VerdeWatts, LLC., an energy generation and storage company encompassing everything from mobile solar power generation systems to large scale biogas turbine installations. Pursuant to the agreement VerdeWatts and the Company each granted the other a royalty free non-exclusive license to certain patents which license is subject to certain future negotiation.

Like CoolTech’s mobile power generation systems (“eMGen”), VerdeWatts’ products are scalable and offer the ability to bring power nearly anywhere it is needed. Their proprietary Smart Solar Power Generation Units and energy storage systems combine to deliver sustainable power long after the sun has set.

The agreement with VerdeWatts also included a cross marketing and royalty free non-exclusive licensing agreement with FirmGreen, Inc., a water treatment facilities developer that works closely with VerdeWatts to create a suite of synergistic products that address significant needs in the global marketplace. FirmGreen specializes in water purification and desalination technologies. Their mobile, solar and container applications feature 6 levels of water purification for unrivaled drinkability. Pursuant to the agreement FirmGreen and the Company each granted the other a royalty free non-exclusive license to certain patents which license is subject to certain future negotiation.

CoolTech’s eMGen platform makes the companies’ product offering complete with mobile power generation. It provides the capability to power everything from irrigation for farms and water purification for rural areas to electric vehicle charging and fast charging in the urban ones.

Consider the solar-powered generator system with a built-in water purification unit that makes seawater desalination sustainable. The system pumps and purifies up to 3,000 gallons per day and interfaces with CoolTech’s eMGen system for 24-hour operation. The solar panels collapse and fold together, so the entire system fits easily in the bed of a work truck. It can be set up and operate anywhere a four-wheel drive vehicle can reach. All of these systems are patent protected and cross licensed to each of the three companies.

FirmGreen and VerdeWatts have a global presence with projects on 3 continents. The largest encompasses the installation of 14 natural gas generators to produce over 60 megawatts (MW) of power. The generators will be integrated with 50 megawatt hours of battery storage and another 6 MW of solar to ensure a consistent flow of power. VerdeWatts intend to replace most of the legacy on-site generators with CoolTech’s eMGen systems, however the Company has not received any orders and there cannot be any assurance that any orders will be placed.

Together the companies can create an energy or utility ecosystem that can enable less developed countries to leapfrog non-existent, inadequate or failing infrastructure to deliver reliable power and water quickly, sustainably and cost effectively to their citizens, agriculture and other businesses. The scale and impact can reach from the individual farms and villages to cities and regions.

In fact, by combining their respective technologies: energy generation, energy storage and load management controls into a single suite of products, the companies create what is called a “microgrid”. Varying combinations of energy sources such as solar, wind, biogas and eMGen systems both backup and supplement one another to provide consistent, uninterrupted primary power even during severe weather or other emergency situations.

The synergies between the companies extend beyond water purification and power generation. VerdeWatts’ wind and gas turbines and generators which produce electric power can all be improved by CoolTech’s thermal reduction technologies.

Export Import Bank of the United States

With the help of VerdeWatts and FirmGreen, CoolTech has initiated a relationship with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), a U.S. government agency whose sole mission is to support U.S. exports. The bank fulfills its mission by offering very cost-effective financing for international customers and project developers to purchase U.S.-made services and purchase or lease U.S.-made goods.

To that end, the two companies applied to finance the Mexican projects referenced above. CoolTech also sent product information for due diligence review by the technical team at EXIM bank. Subsequently, CoolTech has received a Letter of Interest from EXIM, however, there cannot be any assurance that EXIM will provide any funding to the Company.

Sales Agent

In January 2021, the Company terminated its independent agent agreement with Gaia Energy of Gdansk, Poland.

On January 26, 2021, the Company signed an independent agent agreement with H&K Ventures, LLC of Morganhill, California. H&K will act as the Company’s independent agent.

The principals of H&K were also part of Gaia Energy. Consequently, the agreement and the expertise provided by H&K are essentially the same. H&K will concentrate on developing markets in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The agreement describes the agent’s duties as “generating revenue, and investment funding, for the Company from various organizations including investment funds, end-users, channel partners, integrators, and OEMs.” To that end, H&K has requested quotes from the Company for eMGen 200 to 300 kVA systems with mobile water desalination capabilities of up to 900,000 gallons per day.

Team members of H&K Ventures include executives with more than twenty-five years’ experience with Panasonic, Ford Motor Company, Electronic Data Systems and the US Air Force in the fields of advanced technologies and an African diplomat with a thirty-year background working with and for diplomatic missions, non-governmental organizations and international disasters and aid management services.

The former has joined the Company’s advisory board while the diplomat introduced CoolTech products at an African technical summit attended by representatives from 54 countries.

Order and Delivery of Water Units and Charger

The Company has ordered two reverse osmosis water purification units and an electric vehicles charger.

In May of 2021, the Company ordered a reverse osmosis system capable of treating 4,500 gallons of brackish water per day. That was followed by a 100 kW, mode 4 DC, electric vehicle charger capable of simultaneous charging and dynamic load distribution. The Company ordered a second reverse osmosis system capable of treating 4,500 gallons of brackish water per day in July of 2021.

A reverse osmosis system and an electric vehicle charger were delivered to Craftsmen Industries for installation in the beds of the test vehicles referenced in Note 3.  The Company is awaiting the delivery of the second reverse osmosis system.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, condensed consolidated statements of operations data. The table and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this report.

Revenues

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, and since inception, the Company has not generated any revenues. Cool Technologies generated its first Mobile Generation order during the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and received a partial deposit in advance of completing the sale with companies controlled by the individual who is a 5% owner of UPT and a shareholder of the Company. The order is in the production queue along with other existing orders.

Operating Expenses

Professional fees decreased from $93,217 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $27,384 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease in professional fees reflects a decrease in legal fees due to the settlement of litigation and arbitration with PGC Investments, LLC.

Payroll and related expenses decreased from $89,497 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $88,846 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to a decrease in the Company’s portion of FICA and unemployment taxes.

Consulting expense increased from $81,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $106,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to normal operations.

General and administrative expenses decreased from $25,796 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $9,480 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 because health insurance was not provided for the entire period in 2023.

Research and development expenses remained the same totaling $4,964 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $4,964 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as the Company continued to focus on the commercialization of the Company’s eMGen system.

Other Income and Expense

Interest expense decreased from $245,664 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to $196,412 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to a reduction in amortization of debt discount. The change in fair value of derivative liability increased from a loss of $36,417 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to a gain of $47,077 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 due to a decrease in derivative liabilities.

Net Loss and Noncontrolling interest

As Cool Technologies has incurred losses since inception, it has not recorded any income tax expense or benefit. Accordingly, the Company’s net loss is driven by operating and other expenses. Noncontrolling interest represents the 5% third-party ownership in UPT, which is subtracted to calculate net loss to shareholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have historically met our liquidity requirements primarily through the public sale and private placement of equity securities, debt financing, and exchanging common stock warrants and options for professional and consulting services. On March 31, 2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $142. 

Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had negative working capital of $7,923,717 and $7,792,632 on March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. The increase in negative working capital was due to increases in accounts payable, accrued interest payable, accrued liabilities - related party, and accrued payroll taxes. To that end, we owe approximately $1,082,107 for convertible notes that mature in the next nine months and we owe another $1,374,420 in notes payable and currently have another $1,078,500 in promissory notes in default. Based on its current forecast and budget, management believes that its cash resources will not be sufficient to fund its operations through the end of the second quarter. Unless the Company can generate sufficient revenue from the execution of the Company’s business plan, it will need to obtain additional capital to continue to fund the Company’s operations. There is no assurance that capital in any form would be available to us, and if available, on terms and conditions that are acceptable. If we are unable to obtain sufficient funds, we may be forced to curtail and/or cease operations. 

February Convertible Note -- On February 25, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued 2,000,000 inducement shares of restricted common stock and received $150,000 after an original issue discount of $15,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $165,000 plus 3% interest or $4,950 will be due on November 25, 2021. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.025 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. Beginning November 22, 2021, the investor has amended the agreement, extending the maturity date through June 15, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $169,950.

March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $250,000 after an original issue discount of $25,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $275,000 plus 8% interest or $22,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 6 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. Beginning November 22, 2021, the investor has amended the agreement, extending the maturity date through June 15, 2023.  As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $297,000.

March Convertible Note -- On March 24, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It issued two sets of commitment shares: a block of 500,000 and a block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock as well as warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. In return, the Company received $750,000 after an original issue discount of $75,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $825,000 plus 8% interest or $66,000 will be due on December 24, 2021. After 60 days, if the note has not been paid in full, the investor will have the right to purchase up to 2 million additional warrant shares. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.055 per share. If the note is repaid by the maturity date, the investor will forfeit the block of 2,500,000 shares of restricted common stock and the shares will be returned to the Company’s treasury. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $1,000 will accrue until the default is remedied. Beginning December 21, 2021, the investor has amended the agreement, extending the maturity date through June 15, 2023.  On August 22, 2022, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to LGH Investments, LLC upon conversion of $121,410. On October 27, 2022,  the Company issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock to LGH Investments, LLC upon conversion of $59,640. On December 5, 2022, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to LGH Investments, LLC upon conversion of $68,373. On December 28, 2022, the Company issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock to LGH Investments, LLC upon conversion of $71,355. On March 8, 2023, the Company issued 7,500,000 shares of common stock to LGH Investments, LLC upon conversion of $43,665. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $526,557.  

August Convertible Note – On August 16, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $125,000 after an original issue discount of $7,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $135,000 will be due on August 16, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On February 24, 2022, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $50,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $85,000. On February 25, 2022, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $50,000. On February 28, 2022, the Company issued 980,392 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $30,000. On March 4, 2022, the Company issued 1,208,791 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $22,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $8,000.  On March 7, 2022, the Company issued 790,361 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd. upon final conversion of $8,000 in principal and $5,120 in accrued interest.  The note was then retired.

September Convertible Note -- On September 21, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $102,000 after an original issue discount of $6,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $111,000 will be due on September 21, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On March 22, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $76,000. On March 29, 2022, the Company issued 2,447,552 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $35,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $41,000.  On April 18, 2022, the Company issued 3,798,319 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon final conversion of $41,000 in principal and $4,200 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

November Convertible Note -- On November 22, 2021, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $60,000 after an original issue discount of $3,750 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $66,750 will be due on November 22, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On May 31, 2022, the Company issued 1,652,893 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $46,750. On June 6, 2022, the Company issued 2,252,252 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon conversion of $25,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $21,750. On June 15, 2022, the Company issued 2,233,654 shares of common stock to Power Up Lending Group, Ltd upon final conversion of $21,750 in principal and $2,520 in accrued interest. The note was then retired.

December Convertible Note -- On December 20, 2021, the Company entered into a convertible note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $33,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 in lieu of interest. The total amount of $33,000 plus 3% interest or $990 will be due on September 20, 2022. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a fixed price of $0.02 per share. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and a daily penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. On August 30, 2022 the investor signed an amendment to the agreement extending the maturity date until November 30, 2022. On November 22, 2022, the Company issued 4,787,324 shares of common stock to LGH Investments LLC upon final conversion of $33,000 in principal and $990 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

February Convertible Note -- On February 1, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $50,000 after an original issue discount of $3,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $56,000 will be due on February 1, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On August 8, 2022, the Company issued 2,752,294 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $30,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $26,000. On August 11, 2022, the Company issued 2,323,967 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon final conversion of $26,000 in principal and $2,120 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

March Convertible Note -- On March 4, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 4, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On September  8, 2022, the Company issued 2,100,840 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $25,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $36,500. On September 12, 2022, the Company issued 3,273,950 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon final conversion of $36,500 in principal and $2,460 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

March Convertible Note -- On March 21, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on March 21, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On September  27, 2022, the Company issued 2,325,581 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $41,500. On September  28, 2022, the Company issued 2,625,000 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $21,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $20,500. On September 30, 2022, the Company issued 3,214,085 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon final conversion of $20,500 in principal and $2,320 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

April Convertible Note -- On April 25, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $55,000 after an original issue discount of $3,500 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $61,500 will be due on April 25, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. . On October 31, 2022, the Company issued 2,247,191 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $41,500. On November  4, 2022, the Company issued 2,777,778 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $20,500. On November 7,  2022, the Company issued 3,308,333 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon final conversion of $21,500 in principal and $2,320 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

May Convertible Note -- On May 23, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $30,000 after an original issue discount of $2,000 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $35,000 will be due on May 22, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On November 25, 2022, the Company issued 3,521,127 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon conversion of $25,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $10,000. On November 30, 2022, the Company issued 1,594,366 shares of common stock to Sixth Street Lending LLC upon final conversion of $10,000 in principal and $1,320 in accrued interest. The note was then retired. 

July Convertible Note -- On July 22, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $30,000 after an original issue discount of $3,200 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $56,200 will be due on July 22, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On January 27, 2023, the Company issued 2,352,941 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $56,200. On February 3, 2023, the Company issued 2,531,646 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $56,200. On February 14, 2023, the Company issued 2,673,623 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon final conversion of $18,448 on principal of $56,200 and accrued interest of $2,248. The note was then retired.

August Convertible Note -- On August 18, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $40,000 after an original issue discount of $2,600 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $45,600 will be due on August 18, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On February 24, 2023, the Company issued 3,225,806 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000 on principal of $45,600. On March 2, 2023, the Company issued 4,570,667 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon final conversion of $27,424 on principal of $45,600 and accrued interest of $1,824. The note was then retired.

September Convertible Note -- On September 21, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $60,000 after an original issue discount of $3,750 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $66,750 will be due on September 21, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. On March 28, 2023, the Company issued 3,750,000 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon conversion of $15,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $51,750. On March 30, 2023, the Company issued 5,263,158 shares of common stock to 1800 Diagonal Lending LLC upon conversion of $20,000, leaving a principal balance remaining of $31,750. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $31,750.

October Convertible Note -- On October 24, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $40,000 after an original issue discount of $2,600 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $45,600 will be due on October 24, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $45,600.

October Convertible Note -- On October 31, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $20,000 after an original issue discount of $2,000. The total amount of $22,000 will be due on July 31, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 25% and  a daily pen penalty of $100 will accrue until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $23,600.

December Convertible Note -- On December 8, 2022, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $45,000 after an original issue discount of $2,900 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $50,900 will be due on December 8, 2023. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $50,900.

January Convertible Note -- On January 12, 2023, the Company signed a promissory note agreement with an accredited investor. It received $25,000 after an original issue discount of $1,700 and reimbursement of $3,000 to cover the investor’s legal fees. The total amount of $29,700 will be due on January 12, 2024. After 180 days, at the holder’s option, a portion or all of the unpaid principal and interest may be converted into shares of common stock at a 29% discount to the lowest VWAP during the 10 trading days preceding the conversion date. In the event of default, the outstanding balance will increase by 50% and the interest rate will increase to 22% until the default is remedied. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining balance totaled $29,700.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

Currently, the Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Net cash used by operating activities decreased due to a $190,546 reduction in the net loss from year to year and the $78,427 decrease in the amortization of debt discount which overwhelmed the smaller year to year increases in accounts payable, accrued interest payable, and accrued liabilities – related party. The decrease in net cash from investing activities was solely a result of the purchase of a small amount of intangible assets by the Company.  Cash provided by financing activities included debt borrowings of $112,730 during the first quarter of 2023 which was a $50,270 decrease from the debt borrowings of $163,000 during the first quarter of 2022. In addition, a $78,450 increase in payments on debt during the first quarter of 2023 was subtracted from the total net cash from financing activities during the same period.  

The Company’s capital requirements for the next 12 months will total $4.3 million with anticipated expenses of $1.8 million for salaries, public company filings, and consultants and professional fees. An additional $2.5 million in working capital is expected to be needed for inventory and related costs for production of the mobile power generation systems as well as development and commercialization of the thermal dispersion technology applications.

Management believes the Company’s funds are insufficient to provide for its projected needs for operations for the next 12 months. The Company is currently working to close additional non-dilutive funding to support product development or for other purposes. As previously noted under Item 2 “Overview”, the Company signed a Memorandum of Terms for Debt Financing with 3&1 Capital Partners, LLC (“3&1”) in March of 2020. Five months later, the Company signed an agreement in which 3&1 agreed to definitively provide insurance related debt, surety bond financing and/or standby letter of credit financing as per the terms of the memorandum.  In the event that 3&1 fails to deliver the financing, the Company may have to rely on equity or debt financing that may involve substantial dilution to our then existing stockholders. If it is unable to close additional equity financing, the Company may have to cease operations.

Going Concern

The Company has incurred net losses of $61,506,468 since inception and have not fully commenced operations, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management believes that the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to raise capital, generate revenue, achieve profitable operations and repay its obligations when they come due. As of March 31, 2023, we have $142 in cash and we owe $1,082,107 and $2,452,920 for convertible and promissory notes, respectively We are pursuing various financing alternatives to address the payment of outstanding debt and to support the sales, component acquisition and assembly of our mobile power generation systems as well as the completion of the secondary elements of our business plan: to license its thermal technologies and applications, including submersible dry-pit applications. There can be no assurance, however, that we will obtain adequate funding or that we will be successful in accomplishing any of our objectives. Consequently, we may not be able to continue as an operating company.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and expenses. Cool Technologies continually evaluates the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to the results of operations and financial position are discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”