Nature of Business and Liquidity |
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| Nature of Business and Liquidity | Nature of Business and Liquidity Organization
Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on April 20, 2015.
The Company's "Smart Windows" division commercializing technology for smart or dynamic glass. The Company’s electrokinetic glass technology is an advancement on microfluidic technology that was originally developed by HP Inc.
On December 20, 2022, the Company incorporated Crown Fiber Optics Corp., a Delaware-based corporation, to own and operate its acquired business from the acquisition of Amerigen 7, LLC (“Amerigen 7”) in January 2023. Crown Fiber Optics Corp. is accounted for as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Electrokinetics, Corp. The Crown Fiber Optics Corp. entity includes both the “Fiber Optics” division, which provides contracting services to the fiber optics and telecommunications infrastructure industry, and the “Slant Well” group, which focuses on the construction of slant wells for the provision of ocean water to desalination plants.
On July 26, 2024, the Company incorporated Element 82 Inc. ("Element 82"), a Delaware-based corporation, to enhance its portfolio with expertise in lead remediation.
On July 26, 2024, the Company incorporated PE Pipelines Inc., a Delaware-based corporation, to expand its portfolio in lead service line replacement and related water infrastructure projects.
On July 26, 2024, the Company incorporated Paramount Network Construction Inc., a Delaware-based corporation, to expand its portfolio in network construction and related infrastructure projects. This strategic incorporation strengthens the Company's capabilities and expertise within the critical telecommunications and public utility sectors.
Reverse Stock Split
On June 14, 2024, the Company’s board of directors authorized a reverse stock split (“June 2024 Reverse Stock Split”) at an exchange ratio of one-for-150 basis. The June 2024 Reverse Stock Split was effective on June 25, 2024, such that every 150 shares of common stock were automatically converted into one share of common stock. The Company did not issue fractional certificates for post-reverse split common stock shares in connection with the June 2024 Reverse Stock Split. Rather, all shares of common stock that were held by a common stockholder were aggregated and each common stockholder was entitled to receive the number of whole common stock shares resulting from the combination of the aggregated common stock shares. Any fractions resulting from the reverse split computation were rounded up to the next whole common stock share amount.
The number of authorized shares and the par value of the common stock was not adjusted. In connection with the June 2024 Reverse Stock Split, the conversion ratio for the Company’s outstanding convertible preferred stock was proportionately adjusted such that the common stock issuable upon conversion of such preferred stock was decreased in proportion. All references to common stock and options to purchase common stock share data, per share data and related information contained in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect the effect of the June 2024 Reverse Stock Split.
Liquidity and Going Concern
The Company has incurred substantial operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception, expects to continue to incur significant operating losses for the foreseeable future and may never become profitable. As reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had cash of approximately $3.1 million and an accumulated deficit of approximately $132.5 million as of September 30, 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company has a net loss of approximately $15.5 million, and approximately $11.8 million of net cash used in operating activities.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
The Company has obtained additional capital through the sale of debt or equity financings or other arrangements to fund operations including through its existing at-the-market offering; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise needed capital under acceptable terms, if at all. The sale of additional equity may dilute existing stockholders and newly issued shares may contain senior rights and preferences compared to currently outstanding shares of common stock. Issued debt securities may contain covenants and limit the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make other distributions to stockholders. If the Company is unable to obtain such additional financing, future operations would need to be scaled back or discontinued. Due to the uncertainty in the Company’s ability to raise capital, management believes that there is substantial doubt in the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months from the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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