PSTO Powerstorm Holdings Inc (PK)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 9, 2015

 

POWERSTORM HOLDINGS, INC.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		333-184363		45-3733512
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

31244 Palos Verdes Dr. W, Ste 245 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5370

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-424-327-2991

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 8.01  Other Events.

 

On September 9, 2015, Powerstorm Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) emailed a letter to its shareholders and other potential investors to highlight the Company’s recent corporate initiatives and provide an overview of the Company’s plans for the upcoming year (the “Shareholder Letter”). The Shareholder Letter was also posted to the Company’s website and is an exhibit hereto.

 

 

The Shareholder Letter contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout the Shareholder Letter and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future operations, future cash needs, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.

 

Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in the Shareholder Letter and in any other reports or public statements made by us are not guarantees of future performance and may turn out to be inaccurate. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors.  Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Shareholder Letter. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in the Shareholder Letter and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in the Shareholder Letter. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

 

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Financial Information

 

None.

 

Exhibits:

 

99.1 Letter to shareholders

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

	POWERSTORM HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: September 9, 2015	By:	/s/ Michel Freni
		Michel Freni
		Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

RANCHO PALOS VERDES   t: +1 424.327.2993 f: +1 424.327.2991 m: +1 213.379.0540

 

mike j. freni

ceo & chairman

 

 

Dear Shareholders: 

 

As the Chief Executive of Powerstorm ESS, it is my pleasure to provide this update to highlight our recent corporate initiatives, as well as give you an overview of our plans for the upcoming year. We remain focused on our mission to supply electricity to those that need it most – the nearly 1.3 billion people in the world who live without power – as well as on driving revenues, profitability and shareholder value.

 

Management is focused on what we at Powerstorm term "Pathway to Profitability." The two key components of profitability are a) revenue – customer acquisition and sales while simultaneously focusing on b) bottom-line performance – profitability and operating efficiencies across all divisions of the corporate structure. Focusing on both initiatives early in the company’s life cycle provides for a well-rounded, scalable and sustainable business model.

 

We are pleased to report that we continue to make significant progress on this objective.

 

There are four parts to this initiative:

 

1. Improving our profitability

 

Revenue Growth:

 

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The Company is actively seeking a Chief Commercial Officer that will lead the sales initiatives and the market rollout and adoption strategy.

 

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Over the last 9 months the Company has built a large sales pipeline opportunity spanning across our target markets. The market intelligence we have obtained over the last year has confirmed our sales cycle to be approximately 9 to 12 months.

 

RECIPIENT   September 9, 2015 page 2 of 4

  

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As a result of our sales efforts, during the second quarter, the Company received its first order for a hybrid energy solution from a major integrator of telecommunications infrastructure in eastern Africa for an installation in Tanzania.

 

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We continue to focus on generating additional orders by leveraging our strategic partnerships and other relationships, creating brand awareness, driving market adoption, and penetrating targeted geographic markets.

 

Expense Control:

 

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We have streamlined our corporate functions and established an operationally efficient, cost effective business model.

 

2. Improving our Financial Position

 

Capital raise:

 

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The Company plans to raise approximately $1.5 million in a “friends and family” financing round to fund: 1) the initial production of our zeroXess product; 2) install up to five pilots of our Modular Energy Storage Solution (MESS) product; 3) complete the design and implementation of our digital brain; 4) finalize our first patent filing and begin additional filings; and 5) complete certain product certification requirements.

 

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We expect to complete the Private Placement Memorandum around September 9, 2015.

 

3. Governance and compliance:

 

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We are in the process of reviewing and interviewing prospective independent Directors that will fulfill the NASDAQ independent Director and Audit Committee member criteria, as well as various committees needed.

 

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We are improving our Corporate Governance and regulatory policies and procedures to be in compliance with NASDAQ regulations such as modifying and adopting mandatory charters, taking necessary steps to fulfill any charter requirements, and outlining the Cyber Security requirements and the various committees needed.

 

 

RECIPIENT   September 9, 2015 page 3 of 4

  

4. Product Development:

 

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Our Modular Energy Story Solution (MESS) is ready for commercial-scale production and the company is ready to accept orders and install units in our targeted markets.

 

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Our zeroXess is expected to launch in the first half of 2016.

 

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The Company’s patent-pending Digital Brain, our hardware/software solution, is under development and expected to be available as a feature in Powerstorm hybrid systems in Q1 2016.

  

As CEO, I strongly believe that our Company is well positioned to grow and thrive over the long-term by revolutionizing the way power is delivered, stored, and managed in emerging markets and disaster recovery zones. Management has a clear sense of direction, quality products, and an effective business model supported by our vibrant culture, solid business practices, and talented employees with the ability to execute. Further, Powerstorm’s commitment to both profitability and social responsibility should enable us to continue to attract the best and the brightest young talent as well as seasoned professionals. We recognize that there is still much work to be done. “The Pathway to Profitability,” with an emphasis on sales is an ongoing journey and we will continue to execute on our carefully drafted business plan.   To support our capital raising requirements needed to fund the growth initiatives that we currently have underway, investor outreach programs our new product development programs and our market penetration strategies,. We strongly believe that a national exchange listing will attract increased financial market awareness and promote liquidity for our publicly traded shares.

  

We remain fully committed to our Pathway to Profitability by aggressively penetrating our designated markets and continuing the disciplined practice of cost containment. We look forward to sharing our progress with you in the quarters and years to come.

 

RECIPIENT   September 9, 2015 page 4 of 4

 

 

In summary, we believe that Powerstorm represents an attractive opportunity both from an investor perspective as well as from an economic and cultural development standpoint. As we continue to implement Powerstorm’s long-term business plan, we remain committed to driving revenues, earnings, and shareholder value.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mike Freni

CEO and Chairman