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Ba702 sum 2012 - hilyard second draft presentation 1
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Alex Hilyard
Adamant Alternative
Energy, Inc.
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The Problem
Current durability of solar panels and wind Current durability of solar panels and wind turbinesturbines
Warranties don’t cover effects of environmentWarranties don’t cover effects of environment
Cost to repair damaged unitCost to repair damaged unit
Overall quality of solar panels and wind Overall quality of solar panels and wind turbinesturbines
Value Proposition
Double the industry average warrantyDouble the industry average warranty
Warranty covers the product, not just the original Warranty covers the product, not just the original customercustomer
Most stringent environmental testing on the Most stringent environmental testing on the marketmarket
Potential relationships with large retailersPotential relationships with large retailers
Cost effective to competitors due to parts Cost effective to competitors due to parts manufacturer relationshipsmanufacturer relationships
Capital
Currently funded from capital put up by Alex Currently funded from capital put up by Alex Hilyard, CEOHilyard, CEO
Seeking $5M for a 25% equity in the companySeeking $5M for a 25% equity in the company
Start with solar panels, then add wind turbines and Start with solar panels, then add wind turbines and hybrid solar/wind turbineshybrid solar/wind turbines
Equity stake expected to reach $5M in 2.5 yearsEquity stake expected to reach $5M in 2.5 years
Expand operations globally by establishing Expand operations globally by establishing manufacturing companies starting in Mexicomanufacturing companies starting in Mexico
Company Description
Adamant Alternative Energy Inc. (AAE) was founded in October 2011 by Alex Hilyard
Located currently in Houston, Texas
Our goal is to develop a product combining solar and wind technology which will have an increased level of consistency for energy production
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Company Description
Plan to offer 3 solar packages ranging from 17,000 watts to 38,000 watts
Through AAE market research, anticipate over 800 solar packages to be sold in North America in first year, with total sales of $10 million expected
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Industry Analysis
Solar Panel Industry
Growth rate of 61.5% from Growth rate of 61.5% from 2009 to 20102009 to 2010
Industry profit margin Industry profit margin averages 5% annuallyaverages 5% annually
Wind Turbine Industry
Expected to increase 2.6% Expected to increase 2.6% annually from 2011 to annually from 2011 to 20162016
Industry profit margin Industry profit margin averages 7.8% annuallyaverages 7.8% annually
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Solar & Wind Distribution
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Target Market
Homeowners
Ages 30-55 (112M people)Ages 30-55 (112M people)
Established career with Established career with above average income above average income (12M)(12M)
Knowledge of technology Knowledge of technology (8M)(8M)
Eco-conscious buying habits Eco-conscious buying habits (6M)(6M)
Small Businesses
Companies with less than Companies with less than 100 employees (5.75M)100 employees (5.75M)
Financial stable and able Financial stable and able to make investments in to make investments in business improvement business improvement (1.15M)(1.15M)
Wanting to become more Wanting to become more energy independent energy independent (750K)(750K)
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The Competition
Solar Panels Companies
Panasonic/SanyoPanasonic/Sanyo
SharpSharp
SuntechSuntech
SolarworldSolarworld
Wind Turbine Companies
Bergery WindpowerBergery Windpower
Hummer WindHummer Wind
Southwest WindpowerSouthwest Windpower
Urban Green EnergyUrban Green Energy
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The Competition
Competitive Advantages
Quality & DurabilityQuality & Durability
Long-term customer Long-term customer relationshipsrelationships
Quick & effective customer Quick & effective customer serviceservice
Barriers To Entry
High entry costHigh entry cost
Government regulationGovernment regulation
Electrical grid deficienciesElectrical grid deficiencies
GlobalizationGlobalization
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Strategic Position & Risk AnalysisTo be a leader in residential & small business solar To be a leader in residential & small business solar panels and wind turbines, AAE has developed a panels and wind turbines, AAE has developed a strategic position emphasizing:strategic position emphasizing:
Reliable products using the latest technologyReliable products using the latest technology
Ongoing R&D into design efficiencies as well as new Ongoing R&D into design efficiencies as well as new alternate energy sourcesalternate energy sources
Customer service to head-off potential problemsCustomer service to head-off potential problems
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Marketing Plan
Traditional Vehicles
No TV or radio adsNo TV or radio ads
Print ads in national Print ads in national magazines and trade magazines and trade journalsjournals
Active PR campaignsActive PR campaigns
““Capturing Energy from Capturing Energy from Nature”Nature”
Online Vehicles
Social MediaSocial Media
SEM campaignsSEM campaigns
SEO optimizationSEO optimization
E-Mail campaignsE-Mail campaigns
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Operations Plan
Corporate headquarters and distribution facility in Corporate headquarters and distribution facility in Houston TexasHouston Texas
Planned 60 employees in first yearPlanned 60 employees in first year
Production facility to run at 95% capacityProduction facility to run at 95% capacity
JIT and FIFO used in operationsJIT and FIFO used in operations
12 total retailers used for distribution12 total retailers used for distribution
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Operations Plan
Time-Effective Programs
Production line Production line implementationimplementation
Additional surge in Additional surge in employees to meet employees to meet demanddemand
Centrally located Centrally located production facilityproduction facility
Cost-Effective Programs
Global expansion (300k Global expansion (300k savings)savings)
Development of test Development of test procedures (10k savings)procedures (10k savings)
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Management & Organization
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Social Responsibility & SustainabilityCommitted to being a positive influence in the community and the world in which it operates
AAE feels it has a responsibility to do the right thing and think about every one of its stakeholders
Supports local sports teams and Habit for Humanity
AAE is a carbon neutral company and uses its own AAE is a carbon neutral company and uses its own products to reduce its footprintproducts to reduce its footprint
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Development, Milestones & Exit
PlanCommitment to reinvest 12% of earnings back in to R&D
Annual sales are projected to increase to $160 million by 2016
AAE is seeking $5 million for the completion of their wind turbine manufacturing facility in Mexico
Goal to reach total market share of approximately 1% in small wind and .75% in solar.
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Development, Milestones & Exit
PlanAAE has the authority to issue up to 1 million shares of common stock
Upon reaching $50 million in revenues annually AAE will go public with the shares
AAE expects to reach this milestone within 3.5 years
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Gross Sales
$6,000,000 $7,972,400 $20,000,000 $42,000,000 $75,000,000
Net Sales $5,349,400 $7,133,960 $17,900,000 $37,675,000 $67,365,000
COGS $1,069,880 $1,212,773 $2,685,000 $5,651,250 $10,104,750
Gross Profit
$4,279,520 $5,921,187 $15,215,000 $32,023,750 $57,260,250
Total Expenses
$5,178,500 $6,439,738 $14,898,000 $20,861,000 $30,467,000
Net Profit ($1,033,827) ($440,769) $269,450 $9,488,338 $22,774,263
Income Statement
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2014 2015 2016 2017
Cash from Sales $7,972,400
$20,000,000
$42,000,000
$75,000,000
Cash from Financing
$5,961,200
$792,000 $1,210,000 $1,515,000
Cash Disbursements
$8,710,678
$19,869,500
$32,205,500
$46,923,500
Net Cash Flow $5,223,222
$922,500 $11,004,500
$29,591,500
Ending Cash Balance
$341,734 $356,250 $1,919,750 $6,861,750
Cash Flow Summary
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2014 2015 2016 2017
Current Assets $2,206,734
$2,406,250 $5,069,750 $14,161,750
Fixed Assets $6,028,000
$6,573,750 $7,532,500 $9,032,500
Current Liabilities
$259,734 $630,000 $900,000 $1,360,000
Long-Term Liabilities
$275,000 $350,000 $402,250 $600,250
Net Worth $7,700,000
$8,000,000 $11,300,000
$21,234,000
Balance Sheet Summary
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The Financials
Break Even
2014: $5,287,477 in sales2014: $5,287,477 in sales
2015: $11,901,214 in sales2015: $11,901,214 in sales
Investor Payback: 1Q Investor Payback: 1Q 20162016
Uses of Funds
Leasehold Improvements Leasehold Improvements (15%)(15%)
Equipment & Furniture Equipment & Furniture (20%)(20%)
Purchase of Inventory Purchase of Inventory (20%)(20%)
Staff Expansion (25%)Staff Expansion (25%)
Marketing Expansion Marketing Expansion (15%)(15%)
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Conclusion
Asking for $5 million from investorsAsking for $5 million from investors
Investor equity expected to match original investment Investor equity expected to match original investment in less than 3.5 yearsin less than 3.5 years
Revenues anticipated to increase by 2000% in 5 years Revenues anticipated to increase by 2000% in 5 years from $8 million to $160 million.from $8 million to $160 million.
Concentration on quality products and Concentration on quality products and customer/community servicecustomer/community service
Global expansion to Mexico and Spain in the next 3 Global expansion to Mexico and Spain in the next 3 yearsyears
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Questions?
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