AMERIGON INC
10-Q, 1998-11-06
MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES
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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

                For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998

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

 For the transition period from __________________ to ________________.

                        Commission File Number: 0 - 21810
                                                ---------

                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED
                              ---------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          California                                95-4318554
- -------------------------------      ------------------------------------
(State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)

5462 Irwindale Avenue, Irwindale, California                    91706
- --------------------------------------------               --------------
  (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

   Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (626) 815-7400




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all 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. Yes [X]  No [ ]

At October 15, 1998 the registrant had 12,550,445 shares of Class A Common 
Stock, no par value; no shares of Class B Common Stock, no par value; and no 
shares Preferred Stock, no par value, issued and outstanding.

                                     (1)

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                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED

                                TABLE OF CONTENTS


Part I.           FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.      Financial Statements                                 2

                  Balance Sheets                                       3

                   Statements of Operations                            4

                   Statements of Cash Flows                            5

                  Notes to Financial Statements                        6

     Item 2.      Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                    Financial Condition and Results of Operations      8

Part II.          OTHER INFORMATION                                   11

     Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     Signature                                                        12

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PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED
                        (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)


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<CAPTION>
                                                                              December 31,     September 30,
                                                                                  1997             1998
                                                                             --------------   --------------
<S>                                                                          <C>              <C>
                               ASSETS
Current assets:
    Cash & cash equivalents                                                         $6,037           $3,710
    Short-term investments                                                           2,400                -
    Accounts receivable less allowance of $74                                          255              162
    Receivable due from joint venture partner                                        1,000                -
    Inventory                                                                           35              120
    Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                  196              111
                                                                             --------------   --------------
          Total current assets                                                       9,923            4,103

Property and equipment, net                                                            645              694
                                                                             --------------   --------------
          Total assets                                                             $10,568           $4,797
                                                                             --------------   --------------
                                                                             --------------   --------------

                LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilites:
    Accounts payable                                                                  $650             $132
    Deferred revenue                                                                    97               44
    Accrued liabilities                                                                350              418
                                                                             --------------   --------------
         Total current liabilities                                                   1,097              594

Long-term portion of capital lease                                                      41               20

Shareholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000 shares
          authorized, none issued and outstanding
    Common stock:
         Class A - no par value; 40,000 shares authorized, 9,550 issued and
          outstanding at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997
          (An additional 3,000 shares held in escrow)                               28,149           28,149
         Class B - no par value; 3,000 shares authorized,
          none issued and outstanding                                                    -                -
    Contributed capital                                                              9,882            9,882
    Deficit accumulated during development stage                                   (28,601)         (33,848)
                                                                             --------------   --------------
          Total shareholders' equity                                                 9,430            4,183
                                                                             --------------   --------------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                               $10,568           $4,797
                                                                             --------------   --------------
                                                                             --------------   --------------
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          See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements

                                     (3)

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                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED
                        (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                                               From
                                                                                                          April 23, 1991
                                                         Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended        (inception)
                                                            September 30,            September 30,       to September 30,
                                                          1997        1998          1997      1998             1998
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------     ----------------
<S>                                                     <C>         <C>           <C>       <C>          <C>
Revenues:
         Product                                            $  -        $ 11        $    -      $ 18          $    18
         Development contracts and
           related grants                                    399         273         1,134       631           17,841
         Grants                                                -           -            12         -            6,183
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
              Total revenues                                 399         284         1,146       649           24,042

Costs and expenses:
         Product                                               -          13             -        24               24
         Direct development contract and
           related grant costs                               536           -         2,424         -           20,904
         Direct grant costs                                    -           -            28         -            4,757
         Research and development                            591       1,119         1,303     3,271           14,130
         Selling, general and administrative,
           including reimbursable expenses                 1,091         885         3,280     2,855           21,113
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
              Total costs and expenses                     2,218       2,017         7,035     6,150           60,928
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
Operating loss                                            (1,819)     (1,733)       (5,889)   (5,501)         (36,886)

Interest income                                              131          47           346       221            1,264
Interest expense                                               -           -          (117)        -             (282)
Gain on disposal of assets                                 2,363         (29)        2,363        33            2,396
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary items              $  675     ($1,715)      ($3,297)  ($5,247)        ($33,508)
Extraordinary loss from extinguishment
         of indebtedness                                       -           -          (340)        -             (340)
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
Net income (loss) before extraordinary items              $  675     ($1,715)      ($3,637)  ($5,247)        ($33,848)
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------         --------
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
  before extraordinary item                                $0.07      ($0.18)       ($0.39)   ($0.55)
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share              $0.07      ($0.18)       ($0.43)   ($0.55)
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------

Weighted average number of shares outstanding              9,543       9,550         8,536     9,550
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------
                                                        --------    --------      --------  --------
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          See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements

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                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED
                        (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISES)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                   (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                                                          From
                                                                                                     April 23, 1991
                                                                            Nine Months Ended        (inception) to
                                                                               September 30,          September 30,
                                                                            1997          1998             1998
                                                                        ------------  ------------  -----------------
<S>                                                                     <C>           <C>           <C>
Operating Activities:
   Net loss                                                               ($3,637)      ($5,247)         ($33,848)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
       cash used in operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                                            293           397             1,471
     Provision for doubtful account                                             -             -               190
     Stock option compensation                                                  -             -               712
     Gain from sale of assets                                                   -           (33)           (2,396)
     Contributed capital-founders' services
       provided without cash compensation                                       -             -               300
     Change in operating assets and liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                                                  628            93              (352)
         Unbilled revenue                                                   1,145             -                 -
         Inventory                                                             20           (86)             (141)
         Prepaid expenses and other assets                                   (508)           86              (110)
         Accounts payable                                                  (1,293)         (408)             (106)
         Deferred revenue                                                      55           (54)               43
         Accrued liabilities                                                  325           (20)              367
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
       Net cash used in operating activities                               (2,972)       (5,272)          (33,870)

Investing Activities:
     Purchase of property and equipment                                      (240)         (447)           (2,193)
     Proceeds from sale of assets                                               -             -             2,800
     Receivable from sale of assets                                             -         1,000                 -
     Short-term investments sold (purchased)                               (1,321)        2,400                 -
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
       Net cash provided (used) in investing activities                    (1,561)        2,953               607

Financing Activities:
     Proceeds from sale of common stock units, net                         17,445             -            34,772
     Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                    -             -               160
     Repurchase of common stock                                                 -             -               (15)
     Borrowing under line of credit                                             -             -             6,280
     Repayment of line of credit                                           (1,187)            -            (6,280)
     Repayment of capital lease                                               (13)           (8)              (46)
     Proceeds from Bridge Financing                                             -             -             3,000
     Repayment of Bridge Financing                                         (2,850)            -            (3,000)
     Proceeds of notes payable to shareholder                                 250             -               450
     Repayment of note payable to shareholder                                (450)            -              (450)
     Notes payable to shareholders contributed to capital                       -             -             2,102
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
       Net cash provided by financing activities                           13,195            (8)           36,973
       Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                 8,662        (2,327)            3,710
       Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                       203         6,037                 -
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
       Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                          $8,865        $3,710            $3,710
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
   Cash paid for:
     Interest                                                                $120             -              $280
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transaction:
   Conversion of Bridge Debentures into warrants                             $150             -              $150
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
                                                                         --------      --------          --------
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          See accompanying notes to the condensed financial statements

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                              AMERIGON INCORPORATED
                        (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)
                     NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY:

         Amerigon Incorporated (the "Company") is a development stage 
enterprise, which was incorporated in California on April 23, 1991 primarily 
to develop, manufacture and market proprietary, high technology automotive 
components and systems for gasoline-powered and electric vehicles.

NOTE 2 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF CERTAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

         The accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 1998 and the 
statements of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended 
September 30, 1998 and for the period from April 23, 1991 (inception) to 
September 30, 1998 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the 
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring 
adjustments) necessary for fair presentation have been included. The results 
of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 
1998 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full 
year.

         Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in 
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These condensed 
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial 
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year 
ended December 31, 1997.

         DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT REVENUES AND RELATED GRANTS. Historically, the 
Company entered into a number of fixed price contracts under which revenue is 
recognized using the percentage of completion method, or in the case of short 
duration contracts, when the prototype or services are delivered. Development 
contract revenues earned are recorded on the balance sheet as Unbilled 
Revenue until billed. The Company has received government grants, which 
paralleled one of its development contracts. These grants are included in 
development contract and related grant revenues.

         GRANT REVENUES. Revenue from government agency grants and other 
sources pursuant to cost-sharing arrangements is recognized when reimbursable 
costs have been incurred. Grant revenues earned are recorded on the balance 
sheet as Unbilled Revenue until billed.

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NOTE 3 - NET LOSS PER SHARE:

         The Company's net loss per share calculations are based upon the 
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Excluded from 
this calculation are the 3,000,000 Escrowed Contingent Shares. Common stock 
equivalents (stock options and stock warrants) are anti-dilutive in both 
periods and are excluded from the net loss per share calculation.

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PART 1

                                     ITEM 2

                     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
                  FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THIRD QUARTER 1998 COMPARED WITH THIRD QUARTER 1997

         REVENUES. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1998 
("Third Quarter 1998") were $284,000 as compared with revenues of $399,000 in 
the three months ended September 30, 1997 ("Third Quarter 1997"). The 
decrease in development contract and related grant revenues was due 
principally to the completion of development contracts, somewhat offset by an 
increase in revenues related to prototype seat contracts. The Company does 
not intend to pursue any additional significant grants or development 
contracts.

         The Company has focused its efforts on developing its core products 
and technologies (the CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT(TM) (CCS(TM)) system and the 
AMERIGUARD(TM) Radar System), developing the manufacturing capability for 
such productS and bringing them to market as rapidly as possible. Because of 
the current development focus, and the decision not to pursue actively any 
more significant grants or development contracts, the Company does not expect 
to generate significant revenues in the near term from such development 
contracts. Beginning in the Second Quarter 1998 the Company started 
production and shipments of its CCS(TM) system to one customer.

         DIRECT DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND RELATED GRANT COSTS. No direct 
development contract and related grant costs were incurred in the Third 
Quarter 1998 compared to $536,000 in the Third Quarter 1997 primarily due to 
the end of activity in the Company's electric vehicle program (related to 
development contracts). Additionally, all expenses related to prototype 
orders from customers for seat and radar products and costs associated with 
the electric vehicle program are recorded as research development expense for 
the Third Quarter 1998.

         RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES. Research and development expenses 
increased to $1,119,000 in Third Quarter 1998 from $591,000 in Third Quarter 
1997. The increase in Third Quarter 1998 was due to higher levels of research 
and development activity on the Company's CCS(TM) system. As mentioned 
previously, all expenses related to prototype orders from customers for this 
product, the radar product and the electric vehicle program are now recorded 
as research and development expense. As the Company focuses on the 
development of its core products, these expenses can be expected to increase 
in future periods.

         SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and 
administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased to $885,000 in Third Quarter 1998 
compared to $1,091,000 in 

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Third Quarter 1997. The decrease in Third Quarter 1998 was due to a general 
reduction in most expenses in this category, as support requirements have 
decreased from the prior year with the end of activity in the Company's 
electric vehicle program and the spinoff of the voice navigation business.

         INTEREST INCOME. Net interest income in 1998 decreased due to a 
decline in invested cash.

NINE MONTHS 1998 COMPARED WITH NINE MONTHS 1997

         REVENUES. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 
("1998") were $649,000 as compared with revenues of $1,146,000 in the nine 
months ended September 30, 1997 ("1997"). The decrease was primarily due to 
the same reasons as given for the quarter.

         DIRECT DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT AND RELATED GRANT COSTS. No direct 
development contract and related grant costs were incurred in the 1998 
compared to $2,424,000 in 1997. The decrease was primarily due to the same 
reasons as given for the quarter.

         RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES. Research and development expenses 
increased to $3,271,000 in 1998 from $1,303,000 in 1997 for the same reasons 
given for the quarter.

         SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and 
administrative ("SG&A") expenses decreased to $2,855,000 in 1998 compared to 
$3,280,000 in 1997. The decrease was primarily due to the end of activity in 
the Company's electric vehicle program, the spin-off of the voice navigation 
business, costs associated with a Company financing in 1997 and relocation 
costs for key personnel.

         INTEREST INCOME. Net interest income in 1998 decreased due to a 
decline in invested cash.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         At September 30, 1998, the Company had working capital of 
$3,509,000. The Company's principal sources of operating capital have been 
the proceeds of its various financing transactions and, to a lesser extent, 
revenues from grants, development contracts and sale of prototypes to 
customers.

         Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2,327,000 in 1998 primarily 
due to cash used in operating activities. Operating activities used 
$5,272,000, which was primarily a result of the net loss of $5,247,000. 
Investing activities provided $2,953,000, of which $2,400,000 was the result 
of the sale of short-term investments.

         The Company expects to incur losses for the foreseeable future due 
to the continuing cost of its product development and marketing activities 
and to begin volume manufacturing operations when it is required. Current 
working capital is not sufficient to fund the Company's operations for the 
next twelve months. The Company will use current cash and investments, but 
will need cash 

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from financing sources to fund its near-term operations before the Company 
can achieve profitability from its operations. There can be no assurance that 
profitability can be achieved in the future. The Company is focused on 
bringing products to market and generating revenues based upon its available 
resources. Although the Company has begun limited production on its CLIMATE 
CONTROL SEAT(TM) product, larger orders for the seat product and the ability 
to begin production on the radar product will require significant expenses 
for tooling product parts and to set up manufacturing and/or assembly 
processes. The Company also expects to require significant capital to fund 
other near-term production engineering and manufacturing, as well as research 
and development and marketing of these products. The Company does not intend 
to pursue significant grants or development contracts to fund operations and 
therefore is highly dependent on its current working capital sources. The 
Company will require additional equity and/or debt financing. There can be no 
assurance that either of these sources will be available in the future.

         Certain matters discussed or referenced in this report, including 
the Company's intention to develop, manufacture and market its CLIMATE 
CONTROL SEAT(TM) system and the AMERIGUARD(TM) Radar System, the Company's 
expectation of reduced revenues and continuing losses for the foreseeable 
future, are forward looking statements. Other forward looking statements may 
be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "may", 
"will", "expect", "believe", "estimate", "anticipate", "continue", or similar 
terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. Such 
statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject 
to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to 
differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements. 
Such risks and uncertainties include the market demand for and performance of 
the Company's products, the Company's ability to develop, market and 
manufacture such products successfully, the viability and protection of the 
Company's patents and other proprietary rights, and the Company's ability to 
obtain new sources of financing. Additional risks associated with the company 
and its business and prospects are described in the Company's Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.

                                    (10)

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PART II

                                OTHER INFORMATION

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

                  (a)  Exhibits

                  None

                  (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

                  None


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                                 SIGNATURE

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.

                                         Amerigon Incorporated
                                         --------------------------
                                         Registrant


Date: October 30, 1998                   /s/ Scott O. Davis
                                         --------------------------
                                         Scott O. Davis
                                         Vice President Finance and
                                         Chief Financial Officer

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