Basis of Presentation and Consolidation. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Aemetis, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, Aemetis or the Company). Additionally, we consolidate all entities in which we have a controlling financial interest either directly or by option to acquire the interest. A controlling financial interest is usually obtained through ownership of a majority of the voting interests. An enterprise must consolidate a VIE if the enterprise is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, even if the enterprise does not own a majority of the voting interests. The primary beneficiary is the party that has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2019, the consolidated condensed statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, and the consolidated condensed statements of stockholders’ deficit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are unaudited. The consolidated condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 was derived from the 2018 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. The consolidated condensed financial statements in this report should be read in conjunction with the 2018 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated statements as of December 31, 2018 and reflect all adjustments, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of its statement of financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for any subsequent quarter, for the full fiscal year or any future periods.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition. We derive revenue primarily from sales of ethanol and related co-products in North America, and of biodiesel and refined glycerin in India based on the supply agreements and purchase order contracts. We assessed the following criteria under the ASC 606 guidance: (i) identify the contracts with customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations, and (v) recognize revenue when the entity satisfies the performance obligations.

We have elected to adopt the practical expedient that allows for ignoring the significant financing component of a contract when estimating the transaction price when the transfer of promised goods to the customer and customer payment for such goods are expected to be within one year of contract inception. Further, we have elected to adopt the practical expedient in which incremental costs of obtaining a contract are expensed when the amortization period would otherwise be less than one year.

North America: In North America, we sell the majority of our production to one customer under a supply contract, with individual sales transactions occurring under this contract. Given the similarity of these transactions, we have assessed them as a portfolio of similar contracts. The performance obligation is satisfied by delivery of the physical product to the tank of J.D. Heiskell or to one of their contracted trucking companies. At this point in time, the customer has the ability to direct the use of the product and receive substantially all of its benefits. The transaction price is determined based on daily market prices negotiated by Kinergy for ethanol and by A.L. Gilbert on WDG and DCO. There is no transaction price allocation needed.

The below table shows our sales in North America by product category:

*North America (in thousands)*
	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Ethanol sales	$	27,456	$	29,661	$	84,453	$	88,002
Wet distiller's grains sales		8,783		8,116		26,119		24,443
Other sales		1,581		799		3,370		2,935

	$	37,820	$	38,576	$	113,942	$	115,380

We also assessed principal versus agent criteria as we buy our feedstock from our customers and process and sell finished goods to those customers in some contractual agreements.

In North America, we buy corn as feedstock in producing ethanol from our working capital partner J.D. Heiskell and we sell all ethanol, WDG, and corn oil produced in this process to J.D. Heiskell. Our finished goods tank is leased by J.D. Heiskell and they require us to transfer legal title to the product upon transfer of our finished ethanol to this location. We consider the purchase of corn as a cost of goods sold and the sale of ethanol upon transfer to the finished goods tank as revenue on the basis that (i) we control and bear the risk of gain or loss on the processing of corn which is purchased at market prices into ethanol and (ii) we have legal title to the goods during the processing time. The pricing for both corn and ethanol is set independently. Revenues from sales of ethanol and its co-products are billed net of the related transportation and marketing charges. The transportation component is accounted for in cost of goods sold and the marketing component is accounted for in sales, general and administrative expense. Transportation and marketing charges are known within days of the transaction and are recorded at the actual amounts. The Company has elected an accounting policy under which these charges have been treated as fulfillment activities provided after control has transferred. As a result, these charges are recognized in cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, when revenue is recognized. Revenues are recorded at the gross invoiced amount. Hence, we are the principal in North America sales scenarios where our customer and vendor may be the same.

We have a contract liability of $0.4 million as of September 30, 2019, in connection with a contract with a customer to sell LCFS credits produced from April 1, 2019 to May 21, 2019. However, the credits were not transferred to the customer until October 2, 2019 while we received cash in advance.

India: In India where we sell products on purchase orders (written or verbal) or by contract with governmental or international parties, the performance obligation is satisfied by delivery and acceptance of the physical product. Given that the contracts are sufficiently similar in nature, we have assessed these contracts as a portfolio of similar contracts as allowed under the practical expedient. Doing so does not result in a materially different outcome compared to individually accounting for each contract. All domestic and international deliveries are subject to certain specifications as identified in contracts. The transaction price is determined based on reference market prices for biodiesel and refined glycerin every day net of taxes. There is no transaction price allocation needed.

The below table shows our sales in India by product category:

*India (in thousands)*
	For the three months ended September 30,				For the nine months ended September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018
Biodiesel sales	$	17,057	$	5,206	$	32,201	$	13,548
Refined Glycerin sales		951		853		2,186		3,753
Other sales		1,561		-		1,567		-
	$	19,569	$	6,059	$	35,954	$	17,301

We also assessed principal versus agent criteria as we buy our feedstock from our customers and process and sell finished goods to those customers in some contractual agreements.

In India, we occasionally enter into contracts where we purchase feedstock from the customer, process the feedstock into biodiesel, and sell to the same customer. In those cases, we receive the legal title to feedstock from our customers once it is on our premises. We control the processing and production of biodiesel based on contract terms and specifications. The pricing for both feedstock and biodiesel is set independently. We hold the title and risk to biodiesel according to agreements we enter into in these situations. Hence, we are the principal in India sales scenarios where our customer and vendor may be the same.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable. The Company sells ethanol, WDG, CDS, and DCO through third-party marketing arrangements generally without requiring collateral. The Company sells biodiesel, glycerin, and processed natural oils to a variety of customers and may require advanced payment based on the size and creditworthiness of the customer. Usually, invoices are due within 30 days on net terms. Accounts receivables consist of product sales made to large creditworthy customers. Trade accounts receivable are presented at original invoice amount, net of any allowance for doubtful accounts.

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for balances that appear to have specific collection issues. The collection process is based on the age of the invoice and it requires attempted contacts with the customer at specified intervals. If, after a specified number of days, the Company has been unsuccessful in its collection efforts, a bad debt allowance is recorded for the balance in question. Delinquent accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts once un-collectability has been determined. The factors considered in reaching this determination are the apparent financial condition of the customer and the Company’s success in contacting and negotiating with the customer. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required. We did not reserve any balance for allowances for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation after assets are placed in service and are comprised primarily of buildings, furniture, machinery, equipment, land, the Keyes Plant, Goodland Plant and Kakinada Plant. The Goodland Plant is partially completed and is not ready for operation; hence, we are not depreciating these assets yet. Otherwise, it is the Company’s policy to depreciate capital assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets with finite lives in accordance with ASC Subtopic 360-10-35 Property Plant and Equipment – Subsequent Measurements, which requires recognition of impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. When events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable, based on estimated undiscounted cash flows, the impairment loss would be measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the assets and its estimated fair value.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Dairy Digester Research and Development Grant

California Department of Food and Agriculture Dairy Digester Research and Development Grant. The Company has been awarded $3.2 million in matching grants from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) Dairy Digester Research and Development program. The CDFA grant reimburses the Company for costs required to permit and construct two of the Company’s biogas capture systems under contract with central California dairies. The Company receives these funds as reimbursement for actual costs incurred. Due to the uncertainty associated with the costs approval process under the grant program, the Company recognizes the grant as a reduction of the expenses or as a reduction in fixed assets in the period when approval is received.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share. Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share reflects the dilution of common stock equivalents such as options, convertible preferred stock, debt, and warrants to the extent the impact is dilutive. As the Company incurred net losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, potentially dilutive securities have been excluded from the diluted net loss per share computations as their effect would be anti-dilutive.

The following table shows the number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculation as of September 30, 2019 and 2018:

	As of
	September 30, 2019		September 30, 2018

Series B preferred (post split basis)		132		132
Common stock options and warrants		3,910		2,990
Debt with conversion feature at $30 per share of common stock		1,255		1,228
SARs conversion if stock issued at $1.11 per share to cover $2.1 million		-		1,893
Total number of potentially dilutive shares excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculation		5,297		6,243

Foreign Currency Translation/Transactions

Foreign Currency Translation/Transactions. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiary operate in a local currency environment, where that local currency is the functional currency, and is translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, with the resulting translation adjustments directly recorded to a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates. Gains and losses from other foreign currency transactions are recorded in other income (expense).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments. Financial instruments include accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, current and non-current portion of subordinated debt, SARs liability, notes payable, and long term debt. Due to the unique terms of our notes payable and long term debt and the financial condition of the Company, the fair value of the debt is not readily determinable. The fair value of all other current financial instruments is estimated using level 3 inputs to approximate carrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Leases

Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that amended the existing accounting standards for leases. Consistent with existing guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. Under the new guidance, a lessee is required to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The new guidance was effective for us beginning January 1, 2019, and for interim periods within that year. We were required to recognize and measure leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented using a modified retrospective approach, with certain practical expedients available. On July 30, 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 amendments to ASC 842, which included the optional transition relief approach in which entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to ASC 842 and lessors may not select to separate lease and non-lease components when certain conditions are met.

We assessed all leases, equipment rentals, and supply agreements under this guidance. We adopted the standard as of January 1, 2019 using the optional transition relief approach. We elected the practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allows us to carryforward the historical lease classification. We made an accounting policy election to keep leases with a term of 12 months or less off of the balance sheet. We recognized those lease payments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Please refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding the Company’s adoption of ASC 842 and outstanding leases.

Debt Modification Accounting

Debt Modification Accounting. The Company evaluates amendments to its debt in accordance with ASC 470-50 Debt – Modification and Extinguishments for modification and extinguishment accounting. This evaluation includes comparing the net present value of cash flows of the new debt to the old debt to determine if changes greater than 10 percent occurred. In instances where the net present value of future cash flows changed more than 10 percent, the Company applies extinguishment accounting and determines the fair value of its debt based on factors available to the Company.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. For a complete summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies, please refer to the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2019. There were no new accounting pronouncements issued applicable to the Company during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.