FUELCELL ENERGY INC
10-Q, 2000-09-14
MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-Q


[Mark One]
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended JULY 31, 2000
                               -------------
OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
    EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to __________

Commission file number 1-14204
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                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Delaware                                  06-0853042
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  (State or other jurisdiction           (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)

3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut              06813
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 (Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code:  (203) 825-6000
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
 report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  [X] Yes   [ ] No


                      APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value
$.0001, as of September 11, 2000 was 15,413,064 giving effect to the 100% stock
dividend as of September 13, 2000.


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                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC
                                    FORM 10-Q
                                      INDEX



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                           PAGE
------------------------------                                           ----

Item 1.  Unaudited Consolidated Condensed
         Financial Statements:

         Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of                        2
         July 31, 2000 and October 31,1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations                    3
         for the three months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations                    4
         for the nine months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows                    5
         for the nine months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed                          6
         Financial Statements


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial                  9
         Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About                    13
         Market Risk


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
---------------------------


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                  14

         Signatures



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                                     JULY 31,      OCTOBER 31,
                                                       2000           1999
                                                    -----------    -----------
                ASSETS
                ------

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $ 62,289         6,163
  Accounts receivable                                   3,156         2,332
  Inventories                                             250         1,204
  Deferred income taxes                                   291           291
  Other current assets                                    561           405
                                                     --------        ------
      Total current assets                             66,547        10,395

Property, plant and equipment, net                      7,632         7,195
Other assets, net                                       1,931         2,241
                                                     --------        ------
TOTAL ASSETS                                         $ 76,110        19,831
                                                     ========        ======

 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 ------------------------------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current portion of long-term debt                  $  1,662           341
  Accounts payable                                        736           484
  Accrued liabilities                                   3,227         1,787
  Deferred license fee income                             112            29
  Customer Advances                                       581           550
                                                     --------        ------
      Total current liabilities                         6,318         3,191

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
  Long-term debt                                     $     --         1,625
                                                     --------        ------
      Total liabilities                                 6,318         4,816
                                                     --------        ------
Minority interest in joint venture                        190           200
                                                     --------        ------

COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock ($.0001 par value):
  20,000,000 shares authorized:
  15,369,462 and 12,651,662 shares
  issued and outstanding at July 31,
  2000 and October 31, 1999,
  respectively                                              2             1
    Additional paid-in capital                         71,937        14,141
    Retained earnings                                  (2,337)          673
                                                     --------        ------
      Total shareholders' equity                       69,602        14,815
                                                     --------        ------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY           $ 76,110        19,831
                                                     ========        ======


            See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                               THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
                                                  2000             1999
                                              ------------     -----------

REVENUES:
  Research and development contracts          $      3,963           4,048
  Product sales and revenues                           149             368
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total revenues                                 4,112           4,416

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of product sales and revenues                   904             235
  Administrative and selling expenses                1,684           1,366
  Depreciation                                         346             339
  Research and development (a)                       3,470           2,845
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total costs and expenses                       6,404           4,785
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) from operations                              (2,292)           (369)

License fee income, net                                 68              85
Minority interest loss in joint venture                  7              --
Interest expense                                       (36)            (39)
Interest and other income, net                         946              96
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) before provision for income taxes            (1,307)           (227)

Provision for income taxes                              --             159
                                              ------------     -----------

Net loss                                      $     (1,307)           (386)
                                              ============     ===========

Loss per share:
  Basic and diluted loss per share:           $      (0.09)          (0.03)
                                              ============     ===========

  Basic and diluted shares outstanding          15,367,614      12,512,752
                                              ============     ===========

  (a) Includes costs of:
  Research and development under contracts    $      3,142           2,548
  Research and development costs                       328             297
                                              ------------     -----------
                                                     3,470           2,845
                                              ============     ===========

            See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                               NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
                                                  2000             1999
                                              ------------     -----------

REVENUES:
  Research and development contracts          $     11,450          15,185
  Product sales and revenues                         1,198           1,303
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total revenues                                12,648          16,488

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of product sales and revenues                 2,320             840
  Administrative and selling expenses                4,128           4,867
  Depreciation                                       1,111           1,000
  Research and development (a)                       9,356          11,308
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total costs and expenses                      16,915          18,015
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) from operations                              (4,267)         (1,527)

License fee income, net                                198             146
Minority interest loss in joint venture                 10              --
Interest expense                                      (106)           (131)
Interest and other income, net                       1,157             205
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) before provision for income taxes            (3,008)         (1,307)

Provision for income taxes                               2             200
                                              ------------     -----------

Net loss                                      $     (3,010)         (1,507)
                                              ============     ===========

Loss per share:

  Basic and diluted loss per share:           $      (0.22)          (0.12)
                                              ============     ===========

  Basic and diluted shares outstanding          13,707,536      12,466,010
                                              ============     ===========

  (a) Includes costs of:
  Research and development under contracts    $      7,765           9,851
  Research and development costs                     1,591           1,457
                                              ------------     -----------
                                                     9,356          11,308
                                              ============     ===========

            See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
                 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                       FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
                             (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)


                                                            2000          1999
                                                          --------      -------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net Loss                                                $ (3,010)      (1,507)
  Adjustments to reconcile net
  income (loss) to net cash provided
  by (used in) operating activities:
    Compensation for options granted                           100          100
    Depreciation and amortization                            1,429        1,305
    (Loss) on disposal of property                              59          (15)
    Minority interest income (loss) in
    joint venture                                              (10)          --
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable                                       (824)        (360)
    Inventories                                                954          (63)
    Other current assets                                      (156)         418
    Accounts payable                                           252         (620)
    Accrued liabilities                                      1,440          236
    Customer advances                                           31         (491)
    Deferred license fee income                                 83           88
                                                          --------      -------

    Net cash provided by (used) in
    operating activities                                       348         (909)
                                                          --------      -------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures                                      (1,620)        (636)
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                  --          603
  Payments on (purchase of) other assets                         5         (586)
                                                          --------      -------

  Net cash used in investing activities                     (1,615)        (619)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Transfer of minority interest to Evercel, Inc.                --       (3,082)
  Repayment of debt                                           (304)        (552)
  Common stock issued net: follow-on offering               57,565           --
  Common stock issued: stock options and
  stock purchase plan                                          132          182
                                                          --------      -------

    Net cash provided by (used) in financing
    activities                                              57,393       (3,452)
                                                          --------      -------

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
    equivalents                                             56,126       (4,980)
                                                          --------      -------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD              6,163       10,304
                                                          --------      -------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD                 $ 62,289        5,324
                                                          ========      =======

Supplemental disclosure of cash paid during
the period for:
  Interest                                                $     94          131
  Income taxes                                            $    150          100

Other non cash transactions:
  Conversion of convertible preferred stock                     --          600
  Net assets transferred to Evercel, Inc.                       --          669

            See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                              FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
                    NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
                              FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1: NATURE OF THE BUSINESS
------------------------------

FuelCell Energy, Inc., formerly Energy Research Corporation (the "Company"), was
founded in 1969 to develop fuel cells and specialized  batteries.  These efforts
resulted in our  obtaining  various  patents and  expertise  in  electrochemical
technologies.  Since 1983, we have  concentrated  on developing  products  while
receiving  substantial  funding  from the  United  States  Department  of Energy
("DOE"),  the United  States  Department of Defense  ("DOD"),  and other outside
sources   such  as   MTU-Friedrichshafen   GmbH   ("MTU"),   a   subsidiary   of
DaimlerChrysler. We have developed the Direct FuelCell(TM), which we believe has
significant  advantages in terms of fuel efficiency and cost over competing fuel
cell  technologies  for the stationary  power  generation  market.  We have also
entered into  strategic  alliances  with federal and  municipal  agencies,  MTU,
Marubeni Corporation of Japan, and Bath Iron works to help develop,  site, test,
market and  distribute  our fuel  cells  worldwide.  In  addition  to  providing
research and  development  under  contracts,  we are currently in the process of
commercializing  our Direct FuelCell technology and expect to incur losses as we
expand our product  development,  commercialization  program  and  manufacturing
operations.


NOTE 2: BASIS OF PRESENTATION
-----------------------------

The accompanying  consolidated  condensed financial statements are unaudited and
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles.
The financial  statements as of October 31, 1999, have been derived from audited
financial  statements.  Certain  information  and footnote  disclosure  normally
included in our annual consolidated  financial statements have been condensed or
omitted.  The  interim  consolidated  financial  statements,  in the  opinion of
management,  reflect  all  adjustments  (consisting  only  of  normal  recurring
adjustments)  necessary to present fairly our financial  position as of July 31,
2000 and the results of operations  for the three and nine months ended July 31,
2000 and 1999 and cash flows for such nine  month  periods  have been  included.
Certain  prior year amounts have been  reclassified  to be  consistent  with the
current year presentation.

The results of operations  for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2000 and
1999 are not  necessarily  indicative of the results to be expected for the full
year. The reader should  supplement the  information in this document with prior
disclosures in our 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.



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On November 16, 1999, we paid a stock dividend of one additional share of common
stock for every two shares of our common  stock held on  November  1, 1999,  the
record  date.  All per share data and the number of shares of common  stock have
been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the stock dividend.

In  accordance  with  the  License  Assistance  Agreement  with  Evercel,   Inc.
("Evercel"), Evercel has agreed to provide all services and assistance necessary
to  effectively  fulfill on our behalf  all of our  obligations  under the joint
venture contract for Xiamen Three  Circles-ERC  Battery Corp.,  Ltd. (the "Joint
Venture") and the related  license  agreement  until we obtain the approval from
the Chinese  partner and  appropriate  Chinese  governmental  authority  for the
assignment of the agreements to Evercel. In return for that assistance,  we will
pay to  Evercel  or  Evercel  will pay to us an  amount  equal to the sum of all
money, dividends, profits,  reimbursements,  distributions and payments actually
paid to us or paid by us in cash or in kind or otherwise accruing to us pursuant
to the Joint Venture contract and related license agreement.


NOTE 3: SUBSEQUENT EVENT
------------------------

On September 12, 2000, subject to shareholders  approval, the Board of Directors
authorized an increase of authorized  common stock from 20 million shares to 150
million shares. The time and place of the special  stockholders' meeting has yet
to be determined.

On September 13, 2000, we paid a 100% stock dividend on all  outstanding  shares
of common  stock held as of September  6, 2000,  the record date.  All per share
data and the number of shares of common stock have been  adjusted  retroactively
to give effect to the stock dividend.



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NOTE 4: NET LOSS PER SHARE
--------------------------

Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated based upon the provisions of
SFAS 128, adopted in 1998, using the following data:




<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                             JULY 31,                   JULY 31,
                                       2000          1999          2000          1999
                                       ----          ----          ----          ----
<S>                                 <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Weighted average basic
  Common Shares                     15,367,614    12,512,752    13,707,536    12,466,010

Effect of dilutive securities
  Stock options                             --            --            --            --

Weighted Average Basic
  Common Shares Adjusted for
  diluted calculation               15,367,614    12,512,752    13,707,536    12,466,010

</TABLE>


The computation of diluted loss per share for the third quarter and year to date
follows the basic calculation since common stock equivalents were  antidilutive.
The weighted  average  number of options  outstanding  for the nine months ended
July 31, 2000 and 1999 was 1,790,324 and 1,518,870 respectively.


NOTE 5: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
---------------------------

On June  29,  2000,  we  entered  into a  $4,000,000  loan  agreement  with  the
Connecticut  Development  Authority.  The  loan  is  secured  by  machinery  and
equipment purchased by us under the loan. The promissory note is payable monthly
over six and one-half years,  with interest  computed  annually based on the ten
year U.S. Treasury notes plus 2-1/2%.

On June 7, 2000,  our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ  National  Market
under the ticker symbol FCEL.  The stock  formerly  traded on the American Stock
Exchange under the symbol FCL.





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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
------------------------------

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The following  discussion  should be read in conjunction  with the  accompanying
Condensed  Financial  Statements and Notes thereto  included within this report,
and our audited  financial  statements and notes thereto  included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year end October 31,  1999.  In addition to
historical  information,  this Form 10-Q and the  following  discussion  contain
forward looking statements,  including  statements regarding the Company's plans
and  expectations  regarding the development and  commercialization  of its fuel
cell  technology.   Our  actual  results  could  differ  materially  from  those
projected.  Factors  that could cause such a  difference  are  included  but not
limited  to,  those set forth  under the  caption  "Risk  Factors" in our Annual
Report on Form 10K/A filed for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------
COMPARISON THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000 AND JULY 31, 1999
-------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues decreased 7% to $4,112,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $4,416,000
for the same period in the last year.  The decrease was due to reduced  revenues
from  shipments  of fuel  cell  stacks  to MTU and to a  lesser  degree  reduced
activities on our research and development  contracts.  For the remainder of the
fiscal year, we expect both research and development contracts and product sales
revenues to increase as the Navy Phase II,  Vision 21 and King County  contracts
and demonstration revenues increase.

Cost of product  sales and  revenues  increased  285% to  $904,000  in the third
quarter of 2000 from $235,000 in the same period last year. The increase was due
to  the  recognition  of  costs  associated  with  demonstration   projects.  We
anticipate  that  costs of  demonstration  projects  will  exceed  demonstration
project revenues.

Administrative  and selling  expense  increased  23% to  $1,684,000 in the third
quarter of 2000 from  $1,366,000 in the same period last year. This increase was
due to state franchise taxes paid on our increased equity,  increased employment
costs, and other costs of  commercialization.  Depreciation  increased $7,000 in
the third quarter as a result of capital additions.

Total research and development  expense increased 22% to $3,470,000 in the third
quarter of 2000 from $2,845,000 in the same period last year. In accordance with
the Santa Clara proof of concept development  contract we recognized  associated
site restoration costs.

Income from operations  resulted in a loss of $2,292,000 in the third quarter of
2000 compared to a loss of $369,000 in the same period last year.  The increased
loss was due to costs associated with demonstration  projects and administrative
costs to commercialize our fuel cell technology.  We expect that, as we continue
to  accelerate  our  efforts  to  commercialize  and  demonstrate  our fuel cell
technology, costs will exceed revenues for the year.



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License fee and royalty income,  net, resulted in $68,000 of income in the third
quarter of 2000  compared to $85,000 in the same  period last year.  The reduced
fees are a result of the  termination of the Mitsubishi  Electric  Corporation's
license agreement with the Company in January, 2000.

Interest expense  decreased to $36,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $39,000
in the same period last year. The decrease is  attributable  to the reduction of
our indebtedness.

Interest and other  income,  net,  increased to $946,000 in the third quarter of
2000 from $96,000 in the same period last year. The increase is a result of cash
from the follow-on offering being invested throughout the quarter.

We did not  recognize  a tax  provision  or benefit in the current  quarter.  We
believe  that,  due  to  our  efforts  to  commercialize   our  Direct  Fuelcell
technology,  we will incur  losses,  which will result in no tax benefit for the
fiscal year.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
---------------------
COMPARISON NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000 AND JULY 31, 1999
------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues decreased 23% to $12,648,000 in the 2000 period from $16,488,000 in the
1999  period.  The decrease  was due to reduced  activities  on our research and
development  contracts  amounting to $2,535,000,  and a $1,200,000 contract with
MTU that shipped in January 1999.

Cost of product  sales and revenues  increased  176% to  $2,320,000  in the 2000
period from $840,000 in the 1999 period. The increase was due to the recognition
of costs associated with demonstration projects.

Administrative  and selling  expense  decreased  15% to  $4,128,000  in the 2000
period from $4,867,000 in the 1999 period. This decrease was due to the February
1999  staffing  reduction,  and legal and  professional  fees  incurred with the
spin-off of Evercel in February 1999, partially offset by costs to commercialize
our DFC technology.  Depreciation increased 11% to $1,111,000 in the 2000 period
from $1,000,000 in the 1999 period.

Total  research and  development  decreased 17% to $9,356,000 in the 2000 period
from  $11,308,000  in the  1999  period.  Costs  associated  with  research  and
development under contracts decreased 21% on lower volume. Costs associated with
research  and  development  efforts to  commercialize  our fuel cell  technology
increased  compared to the 1999 period which included battery  development costs
of Evercel, Inc., until the February 1999 spin-off.

Income  from  operations  resulted  in a loss of  $4,267,000  in the 2000 period
compared to a loss of $1,527,000 in the 1999 period.  The increased loss was due
to costs incurred on demonstration  projects and certain costs incurred with the
raising of capital.

License fee and royalty income,  net, resulted in $198,000 of income in the 2000
period  compared  to  $146,000  in the same  period  last year.  License fee and
royalty income in the current year was not offset by costs  associated  with the
Chinese license  agreement and the Xiamen joint venture which was transferred to
Evercel, Inc. as part of the February 1999 spin-off.



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Interest  expense  decreased to $106,000 in the 2000 period from $131,000 in the
1999 period. The decrease is attributable to the reduction of our indebtedness.

Interest and other income,  net, increased to $1,157,000 in the 2000 period from
$205,000 in the 1999 period.  The increase is a result of cash proceeds from the
follow-on offering being invested throughout the quarter.

We believe  that,  due to our  efforts  to  commercialize  our  Direct  Fuelcell
technology,  we will incur  losses,  which will result in no tax benefit for the
fiscal year.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
-------------------------------

The  Company's  operations  are funded  primarily  through cash  generated  from
operations,  borrowings,  and sales of  equity.  Cash from  operations  includes
revenue from  government  contracts and  cooperative  agreements,  demonstration
projects,  license  fees,  interest  income  and sales of fuel  cell  components
primarily to MTU.

At July 31, 2000, we had working capital of $60,229,000 including $62,289,000 of
cash and cash equivalents,  compared to working capital of $7,204,000  including
$6,163,000  of cash and cash  equivalents  at October 31, 1999.  The increase in
working capital is due primarily to the increase in cash and cash equivalents as
we  raised  net  proceeds  of  $57,565,000   after  $3,535,000  of  underwriting
discounts,  commissions, fees, and other expenses in April 2000 from the sale of
1,300,000 shares of common stock. During the nine months ended July 31, 2000, we
acquired $1,620,000 in fixed assets and repaid $304,000 of debt.

At July 31, 2000, we had $1,662,000 of debt.  This credit  facility is scheduled
to be paid in monthly  installments of $13,000 plus interest with $1,500,000 due
in a balloon payment in June 2001. As previously mentioned, we have entered into
a $4,000,000 loan agreement with the Connecticut Development Authority that will
be used to purchase equipment for the manufacturing  facility.  To date, we have
not borrowed any monies pursuant to this agreement.

The  proceeds  from  the  sale of  common  stock  will be  used to  support  the
commercialization of the Company's Direct FuelCell(TM)  products.  Proceeds will
be used to purchase  additional  manufacturing  equipment as well as for general
corporate purposes  including research and development,  field trial support and
working capital.

We are increasing our manufacturing capacity to 50MW per year at our Torrington,
CT  facility  which  will  require  approximately  $14,500,000  to be  spent  on
equipment and facilities  during the remainder of 2000 and in 2001. In addition,
we are  planning  to expand our  testing and  conditioning  capabilities  at our
Danbury, CT facility which will require approximately $5,000,000 to complete.



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In addition to  increasing  manufacturing  capacity,  proceeds  will be used for
general  corporate  purposes  including  research and  development,  field trial
support and working capital. Working capital requirements will consist primarily
of increases in inventory as additional  demonstrations  of Direct  FuelCell(TM)
products are conducted and material  purchases  increase.  Proceeds will also be
used to support the cost of early field trials and  demonstration  projects that
will likely exceed revenue from these projects.  We anticipate that our existing
capital resources together with anticipated revenues will be adequate to satisfy
our planned financial requirements and agreements through 2001.

In December 1994, we entered into a Cooperative  Agreement with the DOE pursuant
to which they agreed to provide  funding  through 1999 to support the  continued
development and  improvement of our commercial  product.  The current  aggregate
dollar  amount  of that  contract  is  approximately  $213,000,000  with the DOE
providing  approximately  $135,000,000 in funding. The balance of the funding is
expected to be provided by us, our partners or licensees, other private agencies
and utilities.  Approximately  70% of the non-DOE  portion has been committed or
credited  to the  project  in the form of  in-kind  or direct  cost  share  from
non-U.S.  government  sources.  It is  anticipated  that the  balance of non-DOE
funding will be timely  obtained.  This agreement has recently been extended for
three additional  years,  through 2003, and will provide  $40,000,000 of funding
over this period, subject to annual approval by the U.S. Congress.

In addition to the DOE  Cooperative  Agreement,  we have  received a  $3,125,000
cost-shared  contract  under the  Vision 21  program  to  develop a hybrid  fuel
cell/turbine  power plant by 2002, and a $16,500,000  cost-shared  contract from
the U.S. Navy to demonstrate a marine fuel cell power plant  operating on diesel
fuel by 2003. We have also been selected by King County, Washington to deliver a
one  mega-watt  Direct  FuelCell  power  plant  using  municipal  digester  gas.
Negotiations  for  contract  terms and pricing  for the King County  project are
underway.





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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE
----------------------

The  Company's  exposure to market risk for  changes in  interest  rates  relate
primarily to the Company's  investment portfolio and long-term debt obligations.
The investment portfolio includes high quality investment grade short-term money
market  instruments  with a liquidity  factor of three  months or less.  Cash is
invested  overnight  with  high  credit  quality  financial  institutions.   The
Company's notes payable expire in 2001. Based on the Company's  overall interest
exposure,  including all interest rate sensitive instruments, a near-term change
in  interest  rate  movements  would  not have a  material  adverse  affect  the
consolidated results of operations or financial position of the Company.



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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
         --------------------------------


                                  EXHIBIT INDEX
                                  -------------

(a) EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
    -------------------

EXHIBIT NO.
-----------

10.56    Security Agreement, dated June 30, 2000, filed between the Company and
         the Connecticut Development Authority

10.57    Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2000, filed between the Company and the
         Connecticut Development Authority

27       Financial Data Schedule


(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
    -------------------

         None



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                                   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 thereunto duly authorized.






                                       FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.





                                       /s/ Joseph G. Mahler
                                       ---------------------------------
                                           Joseph G. Mahler
                                           Senior Vice President, CFO
                                           Treasurer/Corporate Secretary



Dated:  September 13, 2000



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