10-Q: Omnitek Reports Q2 Profit Amidst Soaring Revenue

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Quarterly Report 19 August 2025 4:13 PM

📋All filings for Omnitek Engineering CORP

Omnitek Engineering Corp. announced a return to profitability in Q2 2025, driven by a significant surge in revenue, despite ongoing liquidity challenges and internal control weaknesses.

Capital raiseThe company may need to raise additional capital to facilitate growth and support its long-term product development, manufacturing, and marketing programs.It may seek additional financing through future public or private sales of its securities, including equity securities.The company may also seek funding for product development, manufacturing, and marketing through strategic partnerships and other arrangements with corporate partners.

Better than expectedNet profit of $99,193 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $174,814 for the same period in 2024.Revenue increased by 92% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reaching $965,153 from $504,047 in the prior year.Operating profit of $43,140 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a significant improvement from an operating loss of $125,978 in the prior year.

Summary

Omnitek Engineering Corp. reported a net profit of $125,853 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a substantial improvement from a net loss of $108,356 in the same period last year.
Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased by 56% to $605,407, up from $266,971 in the prior year.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenue grew by 92% to $965,153, compared to $504,047 in the first half of 2024.
The company achieved a net profit of $99,193 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reversing a net loss of $174,814 in the corresponding period of 2024.
Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 37% for the three months and 38% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, slightly down from 42% and 39% respectively in the prior year periods.
Operating expenses decreased slightly to $167,855 for the three months and $319,579 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The company continues to operate with negative working capital of $1,209,105 as of June 30, 2025, down from $1,296,277 at December 31, 2024.
Cash balance decreased to $32,636 as of June 30, 2025, from $104,445 at December 31, 2024.
Net cash used in operating activities increased to $128,809 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $29,514 in the prior year period.
The company received $57,000 in proceeds from notes payable to related parties during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The company achieved strong revenue growth and returned to profitability, which are significant operational positives. However, these are tempered by substantial liquidity challenges, negative working capital, a going concern warning, and an identified material weakness in internal controls, indicating ongoing financial and governance risks.

Positives

Achieved net profit of $125,853 for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and $99,193 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reversing prior year losses.
Experienced significant revenue growth of 56% for the three months and 92% for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Shifted from an operating loss to an operating profit of $53,896 for the three months and $43,140 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Operating expenses saw a slight decrease, indicating some cost control.
Accumulated deficit and total stockholders' deficit were reduced as of June 30, 2025.

Negatives

Gross margin percentage slightly decreased from the prior year periods.
Maintained a significant negative working capital of $1,209,105 as of June 30, 2025.
Cash balance declined substantially to $32,636 from $104,445 at the end of 2024.
Net cash used in operating activities increased significantly to $128,809 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, indicating higher cash burn.
Reliance on related party financing for liquidity, with $57,000 in proceeds from notes payable to related parties.
Customer deposits decreased to $598,327 from $845,272, which could impact future revenue recognition from pre-payments.
Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2025, due to a material weakness related to lack of segregation of duties.

Risks

Historically incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
Uncertainty regarding the ability to attain consistent profitability and positive cash flows from operations.
Uncertainty regarding the ability to raise additional capital when needed, or on acceptable terms.
Potential requirement to curtail research and development programs if adequate funds are not available.
Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting due to lack of proper segregation of duties, which could lead to undetected material misstatements.
The company's ability to continue as a going concern is uncertain, casting substantial doubt on its future operations.
Involvement in a legal proceeding as a cross-defendant, with allegations of overcharging, which the company denies and will vigorously defend.

Future Outlook

Management believes that based on its operating plan and projected sales for 2025, available working capital will be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months. However, there is no assurance that operations and operating cash flows will continue at current levels or improve, and the company is uncertain whether it can attain profitability and positive cash flows or raise additional capital. If adequate funds are not available, the company may be required to curtail research and development programs.

Management Comments

"Management believes that based on its operating plan, the projected sales for 2025, combined with funds available from its working capital will be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months."
"However, there can be no assurance that operations and operating cash flows will continue at the current levels or improve in the near future."
"Whether, and when, the Company can attain profitability and positive cash flows from operations is uncertain."
"The Company is also uncertain whether it can raise additional capital."
"If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail one or more of our research and development programs."
"Our Principal Executive Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2025."
"The material weakness, which relates to internal control over financial reporting, that was identified is: due to our small size, we do not have a proper segregation of duties in certain areas of our financial reporting process."
"This control deficiency, which is pervasive in nature, results in a reasonable possibility that material misstatements of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis."
"Olson-Ecologics cross-complaint and allegations against Omnitek are without merit and Omnitek will vigorously defend the cross-complaint."

Industry Context

Omnitek Engineering Corp. operates in the alternative fuels engines industry, which is experiencing growth driven by increasing global demand for cleaner energy solutions and reduced emissions. The company's focus on converting diesel engines to run on natural gas (CNG, LNG, RNG), biogas, or hydrogen aligns with broader industry trends towards decarbonization and energy diversification in transportation and stationary power applications. The significant increase in international revenue suggests a growing global market for its conversion technologies.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company's substantial revenue growth (92% for six months) and return to net profitability are strong operational achievements, particularly for a smaller player in the alternative fuels conversion market, which often requires significant R&D investment.
However, the persistent negative working capital of over $1.2 million and the explicit 'going concern' warning indicate a financial fragility that is below the standards of well-capitalized, established industry leaders.
The identified material weakness in internal controls, specifically the lack of segregation of duties, is a significant governance deficiency that falls short of best practices for public companies, regardless of size, and could expose the company to financial reporting risks not typically seen in more mature, compliant organizations.
While specific comparable companies or projects are not detailed in the filing, the company's reliance on related-party financing for liquidity is a common characteristic of smaller, early-stage companies, but it contrasts with the diverse funding sources available to larger, more financially robust competitors in the clean energy sector.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Internal Control Deficiency	Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2025, due to a material weakness related to the lack of proper segregation of duties in certain areas of the financial reporting process.	2025-06-30	This pervasive control deficiency creates a reasonable possibility that material misstatements of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis, posing a significant risk to financial reporting reliability.

Legal Proceedings

The company is a cross-defendant in the case of 'Olson-Ecologic Engine Testing Laboratories, LLC -vMichael Naylor, Omnitek Engineering Corp., and Moto Concerto, Inc.' (Case No. 30-2020-01171344) in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.
Olson-Ecologic alleges Omnitek participated with Mr. Naylor in overcharging Olson-Ecologic, but without providing specific facts or actions.
Omnitek maintains that the allegations are without merit and will vigorously defend the cross-complaint.
The trial date for this proceeding is set for December 8, 2025.

Related Party Transactions

As of June 30, 2025, the company was owed $13,089 by an entity controlled by its CEO for the purchase of products and services.
As of June 30, 2025, the company owed related parties $140,516 for purchases of goods and services.
As of June 30, 2025, $635,734 was due to the company's president for accrued employment compensation.
A convertible promissory note for $10,000 is outstanding to a board member as of June 30, 2025, with a maturity date extended to December 4, 2025.
A Working Capital Promissory Note with a principal balance and accrued interest of $101,940 is outstanding to the CEO as of June 30, 2025, with a maturity date of March 22, 2026.

Stakeholder Impact

**Shareholders**: Potential for increased value due to the return to profitability and strong revenue growth, but face significant risks from ongoing liquidity issues, the 'going concern' warning, and potential dilution from future capital raises. The material weakness in internal controls also poses a risk to the reliability of financial reporting.
**Employees**: Continued operations and growth could provide job security and opportunities, but the company's financial instability and potential need to curtail R&D programs could impact future employment prospects.
**Customers**: Continued product availability and support are implied by ongoing operations, but the company's financial health and 'going concern' uncertainty could raise concerns about long-term product support and warranty fulfillment.
**Creditors**: Face risk due to the company's negative working capital and 'going concern' uncertainty, although the SBA loan is secured. Related party notes indicate some internal financial support.
**Suppliers**: May face payment risks due to the company's negative working capital and liquidity challenges, potentially impacting future credit terms or supply relationships.

Next Steps

Continue efforts to fund operations for the next twelve months based on the operating plan and projected sales.
Potentially seek additional financing through equity capital markets, strategic partnerships, or other arrangements.
Vigorously defend the cross-complaint in the legal proceeding, with the trial date set for December 8, 2025.
Address the identified material weakness in internal control over financial reporting related to the lack of segregation of duties.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2001-10-09	Company incorporated under the laws of California.
2001-10-10	Company began operations as a spin-off from Nology Engineering, Inc.
2015-09-11	Board of Directors adopted the Omnitek Engineering Corp. 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan.
2017-01-19	Promissory note payable to CEO issued (later transferred to Working Capital Note).
2017-05-01	Olson-Ecologic Engine Testing Laboratories, LLC received a grant from the California Energy Commission, for which Omnitek served as a subcontractor.
2017-10-01	Company's shareholders approved its 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
2017-10-01	Olson-Ecologic advised Omnitek that the California Energy Commission had terminated the project.
2020-04-21	Company obtained a loan (SBA EIDL Loan) under the CARES Act.
2021-06-03	Company entered into a lease for premises at 1345 Specialty Drive, Vista, CA.
2021-06-04	Company issued a convertible promissory note for $20,000 to a board member.
2021-07-01	Lease for general office space and warehouse facilities commenced.
2021-12-04	Original maturity date of convertible promissory note (subsequently extended).
2021-12-14	Maturity date of convertible promissory note extended for an additional 3 months.
2022-05-21	SBA EIDL Loan principal and interest payments commenced.
2022-09-16	Company received a Summons and was named as a cross-defendant in the legal matter of Olson-Ecologic Engine Testing Laboratories, LLC -vMichael Naylor, Omnitek Engineering Corp., and Moto Concerto, Inc.
2023-03-23	Company issued a Working Capital Promissory Note in favor of its CEO.
2023-06-04	Unpaid principal balance of $7,940 from a January 19, 2017 promissory note transferred to the Working Capital Note.
2023-09-15	Unpaid principal balance of $15,000 from a June 4, 2021 promissory note transferred to the Working Capital Note.
2023-11-01	FASB issued ASU 2023-07, 'Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures'.
2023-12-04	Company made a $10,000 payment on the convertible note, reducing the balance to $10,000, and extended the note until December 4, 2024.
2023-12-01	FASB issued ASU 2023-09, 'Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures'.
2024-02-09	855,556 options issued under the 2015 Plan expired.
2024-03-22	Maturity Date of the Working Capital Promissory Note extended to March 23, 2026.
2024-12-04	Convertible note extended until December 4, 2025.
2025-01-10	290,000 options expired.
2025-01-14	300,000 options expired.
2025-04-24	Company granted Non-Qualified Stock Options to Gary S. Maier, John M. Palumbo (50,000 shares each) and Werner Funk (50,000 shares).
2025-06-30	End of the quarterly reporting period.
2025-08-19	Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
2025-12-04	Extended maturity date for the convertible promissory note.
2025-12-08	Trial date set for the legal proceeding involving Olson-Ecologic.
2025-12-15	Effective date for ASU 2023-09 for entities other than public business entities.
2026-03-22	Maturity date for the Working Capital Promissory Note.
2026-06-30	Lease expiration date for general office space and warehouse facilities.
2050-04-21	Due date for the SBA EIDL Loan.

Recommendation

hold

The company has demonstrated impressive revenue growth and a return to profitability, which are strong operational indicators. However, significant financial risks persist, including negative working capital, a going concern warning, and increased cash burn from operations. The identified material weakness in internal controls also raises governance concerns. While the operational improvements are encouraging, the underlying financial fragility and control issues warrant a cautious 'Hold' recommendation, suggesting investors monitor the company's ability to address its liquidity and internal control deficiencies before considering further investment.

Keywords

Alternative fuels, Diesel engine conversion, CNG, LNG, RNG, Biogas, Hydrogen, H2, LPG, Engine technology, Clean energy, Transportation, SEC filing, 10-Q, Financial results, Quarterly report

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