ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On May 19, 2008, WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. ("WORLDWATER")
issued a press release, announcing that WorldWater has been awarded two new
solar contracts in California, one for the Town of Windsor and the other for the
Contra Costa Water District of Concord. The two systems are valued in the
aggregate at approximately $5.4 million dollars. A copy of the press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
On May 19, 2008, WorldWater issued a second press release announcing the
results of the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008. The press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2008.
99.2 Press Release dated May 19, 2008.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
By: /s/ Frank Smith
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Frank Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 20, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release dated May 19, 2008
99.2 Press Release dated May 19, 2008
EXHIBIT 99.1
WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
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WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES
TWO NEW SOLAR CONTRACTS
PROJECTS TO BE INSTALLED FOR TOWN OF WINDSOR AND CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT
SHOWCASE WORLDWATER'S GROWING CLIENT BASE IN WATER MUNICIPALITIES
EWING, N.J. - May 19, 2008 - WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB:
WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today
announced the Company has been awarded two new solar contracts in California,
which include a 783 kilowatt system for the Town of Windsor and a 53 kilowatt
system for the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) of Concord. The systems,
valued in aggregate at approximately $5.4 million, showcase WorldWater's
experience and commitment to providing quality, reliable solar-powered energy
systems and water pumping systems to water municipalities.
For the Town of Windsor, WorldWater will install a ground-mount, single axis
tracking solar system; two carports with fixed-tilt solar arrays that provide
shaded, covered parking; a roof-mounted solar array constructed on a new storage
facility and additional roof-mounted solar arrays on two existing structures.
The overall system will be installed at the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Construction is expected to begin this summer, with completion scheduled for
December 2008. The system will help Windsor achieve approximately 50% of its
2010 Green House Gas Reduction Target Program and also indirectly save the
district over $130,000 annually on electricity costs from PG&E. The project is
being financed under a Power Purchase Agreement or "PPA."
The Contra Costa Water District will be provided with a fixed-tilt, ground
mounted solar array which is expected to offset about 30 percent of the
electrical use at the station annually. The system will be installed at the
Ygnacio Pumping Station, and construction is expected to begin by the end of
May, with completion scheduled for mid-August. This installation is part of the
Contra Costa Water District's continuing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and
to integrate sustainable, cost-effective energy systems into its infrastructure,
creating more value for ratepayers. In 2007, the CCWD was named a 'Bay Area
Green Business.' The project is being financed in part by a state rebate.
"WorldWater is uniquely suited to provide cost-effective, clean energy solutions
to major users of water and electricity in all areas where water availability
and increasing energy costs are becoming problematic, most certainly in
California," says Frank Smith, CEO, WorldWater and Solar Technologies Corp. "Our
ability to design and build solar arrays to run on and off-grid motor control
applications makes us a prime supplier to the municipal water market, as well as
the agricultural, dairy and food processing industries and large municipal
clients."
ABOUT WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. is a full-service, international solar
electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and
patented solar technology that can not only generate and distribute electricity,
but can drive 1000 horsepower motors and pumps from sunshine independently or in
conjunction with the electric grid, providing solutions to a broad spectrum of
the world's electricity and water supply problems. For more information about
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., visit the website at www.worldwater.com.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be
materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. Further, the
Company operates in industries where securities values may be volatile and may
be influenced by regulatory and other factors beyond the Company's control.
Other important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences
are discussed in the risk factors detailed in the Company's 10-KSB and its
quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB both as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which include the Company's cash flow difficulties, dependence on
significant customers, and rapid development of technology, among other risks.
In assessing forward-looking statements contained herein, readers are urged to
carefully read all cautionary statements contained in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES CONTACTS:
PRESS CONTACT: Amy Copeman (609) 818-0700 ext. 58
acopeman@worldwater.com
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INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Chris Witty (646) 438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com
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EXHIBIT 99.2
WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
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WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
Posts Revenue of $9.0 Million; Company Focused on Path to Profitability
EWING, N.J. - May 19, 2008 - WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. (OTC BB:
WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-horsepower solar systems,
today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Revenue for the first quarter was $9.0 million, compared with $0.9 million
reported in the first quarter of 2007. The ten-fold increase in revenue was
primarily due to several project awards, most notably the Fresno Yosemite
Airport, now nearly complete, and Denver International Airport, which broke
ground in February.
- The company recorded a gross loss for the quarter of $2.3 million, versus
a gross profit of $0.2 million in the prior-year period; the 2008 loss was
primarily due to the higher-than-anticipated complexity and thus cost overruns
associated with several contracts in progress, including the aforementioned
airports.
- The Company's net loss for the first quarter of 2008 was $7.3 million, or
$(0.04) per share, compared to a loss of $2.2 million, or $(0.01) per share, in
the first quarter of 2007.
- On February 13, 2008 the Company announced that it had raised $35.6
million from the Quercus Trust in a private placement of WorldWater Series F
Preferred Stock. The Company's balance of cash and cash equivalents as of March
31, 2008 was $29.4 million, compared with $6.9 million as of December 31, 2007.
"This quarter, we saw tremendous revenue growth but disappointing bottom-line
results, which, taken together, highlight where we will focus our energies this
year," said Frank Smith, CEO of WorldWater & Solar Technologies. "We have a
number of excellent opportunities on our plate, but we have a lot of work to do
as well.
"Since March, management has spent a great deal of time and energy reviewing the
company's operations, making necessary changes, and planning for the future. We
are dedicated to improving our financial performance and paving a path to
profitability, and, with this in mind, are currently undergoing a thorough
assessment of our overhead, contract priorities, and capital spending plans
through the introduction of an increasingly process-oriented business structure.
We have already made some changes to right-size our operations, and we will take
further measures as necessary to reduce our burn rate and focus on disciplined
business execution. The company is also working to shorten project cycle times,
to increase visibility, focus our sales efforts and improve WorldWater's overall
working capital utilization. In addition, we need to ensure that our contracts
are properly priced - as the cost overruns evident this past quarter are simply
unacceptable.
"We expect Spain to finalize its new incentive program this summer but, more
importantly, see many attractive installation opportunities here in the U.S.,
including the two new solar contracts in California just announced. We are
committed more than ever to leveraging our ENTECH operations, led by Scott
Albertson, to provide the company with cutting-edge, dual-axis tracking
solutions for photovoltaic and solar thermal applications worldwide. We are now
in the process of building a facility that will start rolling out products for
validation and qualification in the third quarter, positioning the company for
continued expansion in 2009.
"Given recent trends in oil prices, demand for solar power will not, in our
opinion, diminish anytime soon. Even as tax credits and incentives change -
both here and overseas - the long-term attractiveness of the sun as a viable
source of renewable, clean energy is without question. I remain optimistic
about the outlook for WorldWater and will update our investors every quarter as
to the steps we are taking to strengthen the company and maximize returns to
shareholders. We are committed to providing better transparency of information
and, with that in mind, are holding our first ever earnings conference call
today. As I said, we have a lot of work to do, but we have the people,
technology, and vision to take WorldWater & Solar Technologies to the next level
and truly become a leader in the solar energy field."
CONFERENCE CALL
WorldWater will host its first ever earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m.
Eastern on May 19, 2008 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. During the
call, Frank Smith, CEO, and Larry Crawford, CFO, will review the company's
operations and financial results. The telephone number for the conference call
is 617-224-4326, conference ID #98875418. A live webcast of the call will also
be available on the company's website, www.WorldWater.com, and be archived
there. Investors will be able to access an encore recording of the conference
call for thirty days by calling 617-801-6888, conference ID #88953046. The
encore recording will be available two hours after the conference call has
concluded.
ABOUT WORLDWATER & SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP:
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp. is a full-service, international solar
electric engineering and water management company with unique, high-powered and
patented solar technology that can not only generate and distribute electricity,
but can drive 1000 horsepower motors and pumps from sunshine independently or in
conjunction with the electric grid, providing solutions to a broad spectrum of
the world's electricity and water supply problems. For more information about
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Corp., visit the website at www.worldwater.com.
ABOUT ENTECH, INC:
ENTECH, a unit of WorldWater & Solar Technologies, provides advanced solar
energy technology for a variety of applications, ranging from day lighting
systems for commercial buildings to solar power arrays for spacecraft. The
company's patented solar power systems produce electricity from sunlight for
applications on Earth (terrestrial power) and in space (spacecraft power).
ENTECH's Fresnel lenses capture sunlight and focus it onto small solar cells,
thereby reducing electricity costs compared to conventional flat-plate (planar)
solar energy approaches. Additional information can be found at
http://www.entechsolar.com.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for historical information contained herein, this document contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties that may cause the Company's actual results or outcomes to be
materially different from those anticipated and discussed herein. Further, the
Company operates in industries where securities values may be volatile and may
be influenced by regulatory and other factors beyond the Company's control.
Other important factors that the Company believes might cause such differences
are discussed in the risk factors detailed in the Company's 10-KSB and its
quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB both as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which include the Company's cash flow difficulties, dependence on
significant customers, and rapid development of technology, among other risks.
In assessing forward-looking statements contained herein, readers are urged to
carefully read all cautionary statements contained in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PRESS CONTACT: Amy Copeman
(609) 818-0700 ext. 58
ACopeman@worldwater.com
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Chris Witty
(646) 438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com
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