Beacon Power Corp: modeFinance Credit Report

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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BEACON POWER CORP

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United States of America

ZIP code and city

01887 - WILMINGTON

Address

234, Ballardvale Street +1 978 694 9121 www.beaconpower.com

Legal form Account

Consolidated

Incorporation date

1997

NACE 2 Sector

3511 - Production of electricity

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31/12/2009

31/12/2008

670

672

49

CCC

B

B

16.00%

3.80%

3.80%

92%

92%

100%

Leverage ratio

1.65

0.25

0.51

Total asset/Total liabilties

1.61

5.04

2.97

0.58

4.34

1.72

-

-

1.72

Return on investement ROI (%)

-29.54

-37.89

-60.88

Return on equity ROE (%)

-79.21

-47.56

-92.02

0.01

0.02

0.00

-0.01

-0.01

0.00

0.40

-0.02

0.22

-91.82

-164.38

-335.86

Probability of default

Plus

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Confidence Level

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Solvency ratios

Liquidity ratios Current Ratio Quick Ratio Profitability and economic equilibrium ratios

Asset turnover Interest paid weight Gross Profit/Operating revenue Interest Coverage ratios EBIT interest coverage ratio

Analysis and trend of financial strength

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D not available

non return

C

CC

extremly pathological pathological

CCC

B

BB

BBB

A

AA

AAA

high danger

weak

sufficient

adequate

good

very strong

extremely strong

BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Sector Analysis Company

Healthy

Balanced

Vulnerable

Risky

Leverage ratio

1.65

0.56

1.99

6.23

-3.95

Total asset/Total liabilties

1.61

2.79

1.50

1.10

0.98

0.58

2.11

1.13

0.93

0.46

-

1.90

1.01

0.80

0.35

Return on investement ROI (%)

-29.54

16.69

6.99

3.28

-4.56

Return on equity ROE (%)

-79.21

18.73

10.18

-0.45

-85.76

Solvency ratios

Liquidity ratios Current Ratio Quick Ratio Profitability and economic equilibrium ratios

Asset turnover

0.01

0.70

0.42

0.26

0.64

Interest paid weight

-0.01

0.02

0.24

0.55

-0.06

Gross Profit/Operating revenue

0.40

0.39

0.36

0.22

-0.01

-91.82

54.95

3.52

0.97

-2.84

Interest Coverage ratios EBIT interest coverage ratio Cash Conversion Cycle (days) Days Sales Of Inventory (DIO)

-

9

13

18

26

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

114

48

53

53

60

2,515

18

29

29

56

Cash Conversion Cycle (DIO + DSO - DPO)

-

36

33

24

26

Numer of analyzed companies

-

503

1,506

748

172

CCC

A

BB

B

CC

Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)

(Average) Rating

The sector has been chosen according to: international companies in the sector NACE 2 3511 with financial data of year 2009.

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

key

Sector Analysis - Graphs

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AA AAA

BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Balance Sheet BALANCE SHEET (th e)

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

Accounting practice

Local GAAP

Local GAAP

Local GAAP

0.74839

0.69416

0.71855

Total assets

56,831

34,709

27,733

Fixed assets

47,897

18,143

16,763

172

80

0

42,054

16,919

16,547

Exchange rate USD - EUR

Intangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Other fixed assets Current assets

5,671

1,143

216

8,934

16,567

10,970

-

-

0

209

33

9

8,725

16,534

10,961

8,132

15,691

10,317

21,429

27,820

18,403

157

1,191

772

Other shareholders funds

21,272

26,629

17,631

Total liabilities

35,401

6,890

9,330

Non current liabilities

19,919

3,070

2,962

Long term debt

18,837

2,552

2,326

1,082

518

636

15,482

3,819

6,368

495

422

84

4,619

801

2,749

Stocks Debtors Other current assets Cash & cash equivalent Shareholders funds Capital

Other non-current liabilities Current liabilities Loans Creditors

10,368

2,596

3,535

56,831

34,709

27,733

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

Other current liabilities Total shareh. funds & liab.

NET DEBT (th e) Short term debts Long term debt Cash & cash equivalent

495

422

84

18,837

2,552

2,326

8,132

15,691

10,317

11,200

-12,717

-7,906

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

Net debt

Working capital

31/12/2008

-

-

-

-6,548

12,748

4,602

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

Net Current Assets

31/12/2008

Days Sales Of Inventory (DIO)

-

-

0

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

114

18

64

2,515

435

20,534

-

-

-20,470

Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) Cash Conversion Cycle (DIO + DSO - DPO)

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Income Statement INCOME STATEMENT (th e)

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

Accounting practice

Local GAAP

Local GAAP

Local GAAP

0.74839

0.69416

0.71855

Sales

670

672

49

Revenues growth (%)

-0.3

1,275.8

-

0

0

0

Exchange rate USD - EUR

Other revenues +/- variation in inventories and contract in progress + Fixed assets own construction capitalized Operating revenue / turnover

670

672

49

17,657

13,822

17,178

Costs growth (%)

28

-20

-

Service costs

-

-

-

Material costs

-

-

-

Costs of employees

-

-

-

-15,113

-11,873

-16,199

1,873

1,277

931

-16,987

-13,150

-17,129

13

-81

194

Financial revenue

260

9

245

Financial expenses

246

90

51

185

80

51

-16,973

-13,231

-16,935

0

0

0

-

-

-

Total operating costs

EBITDA Depreciation EBIT Financial P/L

Interest paid P/L before tax Extr. and other P/L Extr. and other revenue Extr. and other expenses P/L before tax + Extr. and other P/L Taxation

-

-

-

-16,973

-13,231

-16,935

0

0

0

-16,973

-13,231

-16,935

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

P/L for period

Costs of Good Sold

404

688

Gross Profit

266

-16

11

17,253

13,134

17,140

31/12/2010

31/12/2009

31/12/2008

-15,100

-11,954

-16,005

-

-

-

Other Operating Expenses

Cash flow Added value

31/12/2010 Number of employees

78

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38

31/12/2008

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

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Evolutions and trends

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AA AAA

BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Qualitative information Full overview

Beacon Power Corp is a publicly quoted American company which is engaged in the development, deployment and production of sustainable energy storage and power conversion solutions. It was founded in 1997 as a spin - off of SatCon’s Energy Systems Division, to develop flywheel - based energy storage. The company’s registered corporate headquarters is located in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The company’s products include photovoltaic (solar energy) inverters, as well as flywheel - based energy storage solutions. These products help increase energy independence and promote renewable power. Beacon Power’s Smart Power solutions are designed to deliver instantaneous power from solar energy systems or battery backup in the event of a grid outage. Its main product brand names are Smart Energy Matrix and Patented Co - mingled Rim Technology. Beacon Power aims to further the use of environmentally sound energy - related technology to deliver improved performance and long term value for all company stakeholders to offer sustainable power quality solutions for utility - grade frequency and voltage regulation, as well as power flow stabilization.

History

Founded as a spin - off of SatCon’s Energy Systems Division, to develop flywheel - based energy storage.

Primary business line

Engaged in the development, deployment and production of sustainable energy storage and power conversion solutions.

Secondary business line

Not available.

Main activity

Manufacturing; Services.

Secondary activity

Not available.

Main products and services

Not available.

Size estimate

Not available.

Strategy, organization and policy

To further the use of environmentally sound energy - related technology to deliver improved performance and long term value for all company stakeholders to offer sustainable power quality solutions for utility - grade frequency and voltage regulation, as well as power flow stabilization.

Strategic alliances

Not available.

Membership of a network

Not available.

Main brand names

Smart Energy Matrix; Patented Co - mingled Rim Technology.

Main domestic country

United States of America.

Main foreign countries or regions

Not available.

Main production sites

United States of America.

Main distribution sites

Not available.

Main sales representation sites

Not available.

Main customers

Not available.

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BEACON POWER CORP

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C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Auditor/Advisor/Bank name

type

address

MILLER - WACHMAN & CO.

Auditor

-

Computershare Investor Services

Transfer Agent

-

Board name

date of birth

nationality

function

Mr Virgil G Rose Mr Daniel Ernest Kletter Mr Edward A Weihman Mr F. William Capp

03/10/1938 -

United States -

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Mr Jack P Smith

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Sharehoders (the first twenty shareholders ordered by Direct %)) Rating:

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

-

CH 0.39

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

32,087 1,098,345 50,100 2011/06

Rating:

BBB

US 0.37

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

US -

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees

Address: Not available

BLACKROCK, INC. via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

Rating:

VANGUARD GROUP, INC. THE via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

0.33

-

Information date

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8,612 178,459 9,127 2011/06

2,018 1,830 9,500 2011/06

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Rating:

GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

US 0.27

Information date

US 0.17

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

US -

2011/06

-

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $)

15,501 264,284

0.16

Number of Employees Information date

44,817 2011/06

US 0.12

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

CA

Operating revenue (MIL $)

19,204

Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

608,113 68,725 2011/06

Rating:

NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

-

Rating:

PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC via its funds

0 2 2011/06

Rating:

WEXFORD CAPITAL LLC via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

-

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees

3,648 83,844 12,834 2011/06

Address: Not available

Rating:

TORONTO DOMINION BANK via its funds Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total % Address: Not available

0.11

-

Subsidiaries (the first twenty subsidiaries ordered by Direct %) Rating:

BEACON POWER SECURITIES CORPORATION Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

US >50.00 -

-

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

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2010/12

BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

key

Rating:

STEPHENTOWN HOLDING LLC Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

US >50.00 -

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

US >50.00 -

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

US >50.00 -

Operating revenue (MIL $) Total Assets (MIL $) Number of Employees Information date

Rating:

STEPHENTOWN REGULATION SERVICES LLC Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

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3 2010/12 -

Rating:

TYNGSBORO REGULATION SERVICES LLC

0 2 2010/12 -

Rating:

TYNGSBORO HOLDING LLC Country ISO code NACE Rev. 2, Core code Direct % Total %

-

US >50.00 -

2010/12 -

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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ASKMORE rating guide General vision

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The model gives the opportunity to assign a rating to a company even without considering a complete data analysis and allows to process quality information. It induces a better understanding of a company’s strength and weakness thanks to sophisticated data mining tools and taking into account the analyst knowledge.

The MORE rating vision is to look at the fundamental economics of the company. The main idea is to evaluate the rating observing every aspect of the economical and financial behavior of the company: better is the equilibrium between the different aspects, better will be the final rating.

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Rating scale Rating class

Rating macro class

The company’s capacity to meet its financial commitments is extremely strong. The company shows an excellent

AAA

AA

Assessment

economic and financial flow and fund equilibrium.

Healthy

The company has very strong creditworthiness. It also has a good capital structure and economic and financial equilibrium. Difference from AAA is slight.

The company has a high solvency. The company is however more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in

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circumstances and economic conditions than companies in higher rated categories.

Capital structure and economic equilibrium are considered adequate. The company’s capacity to meet its financial commitments could be affected by serious unfavourable events.

BBB Balanced

A company rated BB is more vulnerable than companies rated BBB. Furthermore the company faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial, or economic conditions.

BB

The company presents vulnerable signals with regards to its fundamentals. Adverse business, financial, or economic

B

conditions will be likely to impair the company’s capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitments.

Vulnerable

CCC

A company rated CCC has a dangerous disequilibrium on the capital structure and on its economic and financial fundamentals. Adverse market events and an inadequate management could affect with high probability the company’s solvency.

CC

The company shows signals of high vulnerability. In the event of adverse market and economic conditions, the company’s strong disequilibrium could increase.

Risky

C

The company shows considerable pathological situations. commitments is very low.

D

The company has not any longer the capacity to meet its financial commitments.

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The company’s capacity to meet its financial

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C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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Fundamental Credit Rating Ratios Analysis area

Ratio

Assessment This measures the level of total liabilities of the company in comparison

Leverage ratio

with equity.

Solvency ratios

Financial ratios

Assets to debt

This indicates company’s solvency. The company shows a level of deficit when the value of this ratio is under one unit.

Fixed Assets coverage ratio

This is calculated only for holdings. It measures the capital structure i.e. whether a company covers the fixed assets with long term capital.

Current ratio

This measures whether a company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.

Liquidity ratios This compares current liabilities only to those assets that can be readily

Quick ratio

turned into cash.

Return on Investement(ROI)

This measures the profitability of company investments without regard to the way the investment is financed.

Return on Equity(ROE)

This measures the profitability of the equity.

Asset turnover

This indicates the investments turnover with regards to sales. The level assumed from the ratio depends on the sector in which the company operates.

Profit margin

This indicates the profitability of sales.

Interest Paid coverage

This indicate the ability of the company to cover interest expenses through the economic margins (Gross profit and EBIT) and through the cash flow from operating activities.

Profitability and economic ratios

Interest coverage ratio

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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MORE Credit Limit, Probability of default and Confidence Level MORE Credit Limit

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• Size; • Years in Business; • Average number of suppliers; • Liquidity of the company and the comparison with its sector; • The funds dedicated to be paid to suppliers; • The likelihood that a company may pay its debts in the next 12 months (MORE Ratings).

The credit limit in this report is merely a suggested value of commercial credit limit calculated on the basis of annual public data. This value should be reviewed by paying attention to the Confidence Level value and by using other information such as other business information, news... etc; and private information such as the relationship with client, history of payments, guarantees and the knowledge of the sector.

Probability of default e Confidence Level

In addition to the MORE Rating, modeFinance also estimates the probability of default and provides a level of confidence. The probability of default is the degree of certainty (in quantitative terms) that the company will go into default.

As the probability of default is strongly affected by the economic climate that the company is operating in, companies in the same MORE class will not necessarily have the same probability of default.

The MORE model can produce a MORE rating even if there is missing data by using an associated confidence level:

Confidence =

P Available Information P Total Information

The level of confidence does not indicate financial confidence in the company. It is a reflection of the variations in availability of financial data across Europe due to filing regulations and suggests the degree of financial detail the MORE rating is able to take into account for each company.

For companies with fully populated records a confidence level of 100% would be applied: companies where no financial data is provided, 0%. This puts the MORE rating in a context for the user and aids interpretation.

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BEACON POWER CORP

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D

C

CC CCC

B

BB BBB

A

AA AAA

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