UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2009
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 33-98682
American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 05-0460102 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1400 Chamber Dr., Bartow, Florida 33830
(Address of principal executive offices)
(863) 533-0326
(Issuers telephone number)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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. x YES ¨ NO
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of accelerated filer, large accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ YES x NO.
There were 283,396,566 shares of the Registrants $0.002 par value common stock outstanding as of January 7, 2010.
American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Contents
Part I Financial Information | ||||
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Item 2. |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation |
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Item 4T. |
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Part II Other Information |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements |
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
November 30, 2009 (unaudited) |
February 28, 2009 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 10,761 | $ | 1,046 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $0 and $224, respectively |
20,766 | 17,352 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, factored |
45,716 | 50,556 | ||||||
Inventory |
211,953 | 216,602 | ||||||
Notes receivable, related party, net of unamortized discounts of $58,149 |
1,230,066 | |||||||
Other receivables |
19,105 | 25,856 | ||||||
Due from related party |
297,704 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
9,814 | |||||||
Total current assets |
1,836,071 | 321,226 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,145,235 and $2,801,056, respectively |
3,312,100 | 4,355,252 | ||||||
Other assets: |
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Other assets |
12,000 | 16,364 | ||||||
$ | 5,160,171 | $ | 4,692,842 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of notes payable |
$ | 1,319,543 | $ | 1,333,255 | ||||
Current portion of notes payable, related parties |
613,259 | 797,697 | ||||||
Bank overdraft |
2,944 | |||||||
Accounts payable, including amounts due to related parties of $100,714 and $272,904, respectively |
394,667 | 671,608 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
146,821 | 178,523 | ||||||
Accrued interest |
296,221 | 275,800 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
91,825 | |||||||
Total current liabilities |
2,773,455 | 3,348,168 | ||||||
Due to stockholders |
1,481,810 | 1,307,510 | ||||||
Notes payable, net of current portion |
14,904 | 35,844 | ||||||
4,270,169 | 4,691,522 | |||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, total authorized 5,000,000 shares: |
3 | 3 | ||||||
Series A; cumulative and convertible; $.001 par value; 600 shares authorized; 102 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference $376,125 |
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Series B; cumulative and convertible; $.001 par value; 3,950 shares authorized; 3,944 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference $3,944,617 |
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Common stock; $.002 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 283,918,566 and 267,291,522 shares issued; 283,396,566 and 266,769,522 shares outstanding, respectively |
567,838 | 534,584 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
19,180,977 | 19,144,980 | ||||||
Prepaid loan costs paid with common stock |
(40,397 | ) | ||||||
Stock subscription receivable |
(10,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock, at cost |
(265,526 | ) | (265,526 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(18,542,893 | ) | (19,402,721 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
890,002 | 1,320 | ||||||
$ | 5,160,171 | $ | 4,692,842 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended November 30, |
Nine Months Ended November 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 644,256 | $ | 646,973 | $ | 1,829,426 | $ | 1,697,479 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
330,652 | 379,402 | 925,479 | 931,374 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
313,604 | 267,571 | 903,947 | 766,105 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
406,056 | 424,968 | 1,213,838 | 1,292,931 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations |
(92,452 | ) | (157,397 | ) | (309,891 | ) | (526,826 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Other |
242 | 16 | (13,410 | ) | 10,168 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
(20,093 | ) | (46,469 | ) | (85,887 | ) | (146,545 | ) | ||||||||
Total other (expense) |
(19,851 | ) | (46,453 | ) | (99,297 | ) | (136,377 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income tax |
$ | (112,303 | ) | $ | (203,850 | ) | $ | (409,188 | ) | $ | (663,203 | ) | ||||
Income taxes |
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Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (112,303 | ) | $ | (203,850 | ) | $ | (409,188 | ) | $ | (663,203 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations: |
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Gain on sale of discontinued fiberglass division (net of tax) |
| 1,339,172 | ||||||||||||||
Loss from operation of discontinued fiberglass division (net of tax) |
| (61,135 | ) | (70,156 | ) | (252,179 | ) | |||||||||
| (61,135 | ) | 1,269,016 | (252,179 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders |
(112,303 | ) | (264,985 | ) | 859,828 | (915,382 | ) | |||||||||
Net loss per common share from continuing operations |
$ | (.00 | ) | $ | (.00 | ) | $ | (.00 | ) | $ | (.00 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | (.00 | ) | $ | (.00 | ) | $ | .00 | $ | (.00 | ) | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
283,396,566 | 266,759,522 | 275,838,819 | 266,594,767 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity
Nine Months Ended November 30, 2009 (unaudited)
Common Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||
Balance, February 28, 2009 |
267,291,522 | $ | 534,584 | 3,944 | $ | 3 | ||||
Common shares issued for guaranty (unaudited) |
8,313,522 | 16,627 | ||||||||
Common shares issued for pledge of assets (unaudited) |
8,313,522 | 16,627 | ||||||||
Amortization of loan costs (unaudited) |
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Net income (unaudited) |
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Balance, November 30, 2009 (unaudited) |
283,918,566 | $ | 567,838 | 3,944 | $ | 3 | ||||
Additional Paid-In Capital |
Loan Costs | Stock Subscription Receivable |
Accumulated Deficit |
Treasury Stock | Total | ||||||||||||||
$ | 19,144,980 | $ | (10,000 | ) | $ | (19,402,721 | ) | $ | (265,526 | ) | $ | 1,320 | |||||||
17,998 | (34,625 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
17,999 | (34,626 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
28,854 | 28,854 | ||||||||||||||||||
859,828 | 859,828 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 19,180,977 | (40,397 | ) | $ | (10,000 | ) | $ | (18,542,893 | ) | $ | (265,526 | ) | $ | 890,002 | |||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended November 30 |
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2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 859,828 | $ | (915,382 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
196,878 | 299,414 | ||||||
Amortization of stock issued for services |
28,854 | 81,698 | ||||||
Amortization of discount on notes receivable |
(57,759 | ) | ||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of equipment |
13,410 | (10,168 | ) | |||||
Gain on sale of fiberglass division |
(1,339,172 | ) | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in allowance for doubtful accounts |
224 | (1,128 | ) | |||||
(Increase) decrease in: |
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Accounts receivables |
(3,638 | ) | (4,104 | ) | ||||
Inventory |
(29,046 | ) | (13,805 | ) | ||||
Other assets |
(37,798 | ) | 7,606 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
70,923 | 250,149 | ||||||
Deferred income |
17,057 | (22,632 | ) | |||||
Net cash used by operating activities |
(280,239 | ) | (328,352 | ) | ||||
Investing activities: |
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(Increase) decrease in other receivables |
(8,005 | ) | 16,886 | |||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
20,507 | |||||||
Acquisition of property and equipment |
(22,642 | ) | (28,700 | ) | ||||
Net cash used by investing activities |
(10,140 | ) | (11,814 | ) | ||||
Financing activities: |
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Increase in bank overdraft |
3,527 | 16,682 | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, factored |
4,840 | (9,031 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt |
188,069 | 328,899 | ||||||
Principal payments on notes payable |
(70,642 | ) | (175,851 | ) | ||||
Increase in due to stockholders |
174,300 | 174,300 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
300,094 | 334,999 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash |
9,715 | (5,167 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of period |
1,046 | 6,461 | ||||||
Cash, end of period |
$ | 10,761 | $ | 1,294 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and noncash investing and financing activities: |
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Cash paid during the period for interest |
$ | 50,854 | $ | 113,172 | ||||
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During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company sold the stock and assets of the Fiberglass subsidiary to Public Acquisition Company, Inc. (PAC) which is owned by the President of the Fiberglass Subsidiary and a shareholder of the Company, in exchange for a one year, non-interest bearing, term note of $1,009,792, which may be settled in cash or stock, and the assumption of $1,102,291 of liabilities.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company sold property and equipment valued at $253,230 to PAC for a one year, non-interest bearing, term note of $263,940, which may be settled in cash or stock.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company issued 16,627,044 and 16,019,229 shares of common stock to a related party and related company, respectively, valued at $69,251 and $108,931, respectively, in exchange for guarantees of a note payable. As of November 30, 2009 and 2008, $28,854 and $81,698, respectively, of these guaranty fees have been amortized.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2008, the Company exchanged equipment with a net book value of $13,832 for a $24,000 investment in common stock of another company.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company increased notes payable by $18,231 and $18,232, respectively for an accrual of interest.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of November 30, 2009 and for the
Three and Nine Months Ended November 30, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
1. Background Information
American Commerce Solutions, Inc., located and operating in West Central Florida, was incorporated in Rhode Island in 1991 under the name Jaque Dubois, Inc., and was re-incorporated in Delaware in 1994. In July 1995, Jaque Dubois, Inc. changed its name to JD American Workwear, Inc. In December 2000, the stockholders voted at the annual stockholders meeting to change the name of JD American Workwear, Inc. to American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (the Company).
The Company is primarily a holding company with two wholly owned subsidiaries; International Machine and Welding, Inc. is engaged in the machining and fabrication of parts used in heavy industry, and parts sales and service for heavy construction equipment; Chariot Manufacturing Company, which was acquired on October 11, 2003 from a related party, manufactures motorcycle trailers with fiberglass bodies and other fiberglass parts by contract with affiliate owned, Tampa Fiberglass, Inc.. Effective June 1, 2009, Chariot was sold and is classified as a discontinued operation, see note 10.
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved its Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) (Codification) as the single source of authoritative United States accounting and reporting standards applicable for all non-governmental entities, with the exception of the SEC and its staff. The Codification which changes the referencing of financial standards is effective for interim or annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. As the codification is not intended to change or alter existing US GAAP, this standard had no impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
We adopted the authoritative guidance in ASC 855, Subsequent Events, (prior authoritative literature: FASB Statement No. 165, Subsequent Events) which establishes general standards of accounting and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This accounting standard requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. This standard had no impact on the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 167 810, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) This statement amends certain requirements of FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities and changes how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The determination of whether a company is required to consolidate an entity is based on, among other things, an entitys purpose and design and a companys ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entitys economic performance.
This statement is effective as of the beginning March 1, 2010. Management does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on its financial statements.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by FASB (including EITF), the AICPA and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Companys present or future financial statements.
3. Stock Based Compensation
At November 30, 2009, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, both which have been approved by the shareholders.
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The Company recognizes all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, as compensation expense in the financial statements based on their fair values. That expense will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).
The value of each grant is estimated at the grant date using the Black-Scholes model. There were no options granted or exercised during the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008.
4. Going Concern
The Company has incurred substantial operating losses since inception and has used approximately $280,200 of cash in operations for the nine months ended November 30, 2009. The Company recorded losses from continuing operations of approximately $409,200 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009. Current liabilities exceed current assets by approximately $937,400 at November 30, 2009. Additionally, the Company is in default on several notes payable. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to reverse negative operating trends, raise additional capital, and obtain debt financing.
Management has revised its business strategy to include expansion into other lines of business through the acquisition of other companies in exchange for the Companys stock to facilitate manufacturing contracts under negotiation. In conjunction with the anticipated new contracts, management is currently negotiating new debt and equity financing, the proceeds from which would be used to settle outstanding debts at more favorable terms, to finance operations, and to complete additional business acquisitions. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise capital, obtain debt financing, or improve operating results sufficiently to continue as a going concern.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
5. Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of (a) the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, (b) the financial position at November 30, 2009, and (c) cash flows for the nine month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, have been made.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and note disclosures normally included in condensed financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes of the Company for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the entire year.
6. Accounts Receivable, Factored
During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company factored receivables of approximately $459,800 and $1,313,900, respectively. In connection with the factoring agreement, the Company incurred fees of approximately $15,300 and $48,300 during the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009. As of November 30, 2009 and February 28, 2009, certain customers had remitted $4,851 and $2,799, respectively, to the Company on factored receivables; the Company recorded this amount as due to the factor and it is included in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Any and all of the Companys indebtedness and obligations to the Factoring Company is guaranteed by two directors and collateralized by the Companys inventory and fixed assets.
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7. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following:
November 30, 2009 | February 28, 2009 | |||||
Work-in process |
$ | 7,879 | $ | 27,197 | ||
Raw materials |
13,238 | |||||
Finished goods |
204,074 | 176,167 | ||||
Total inventory |
$ | 211,953 | $ | 216,602 | ||
8. Segment Information
The Company had two reportable segments during 2009 and 2008; manufacturing and fiberglass. Although both of these segments are in the manufacturing industry, they provide different types of products and services and each segment is subject to different marketing, production and technology strategies. Therefore, for the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 the Company has included segment reporting. As of November 30, 2009, the Company has classified the fiberglass segment as a discontinued operation, see note 10.
For the three months ended November 30, 2009, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | |||||||||||
(discontinued operation) |
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Revenue |
$ | 644,256 | $ | $ | 644,256 | |||||||||
Interest expense (income), net |
$ | 24,726 | $ | $ | (4,633 | ) | $ | 20,093 | ||||||
Depreciation |
$ | 53,366 | $ | $ | $ | 53,366 | ||||||||
Net income |
$ | 15,946 | $ | $ | (128,249 | ) | $ | (112,303 | ) | |||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
$ | 3,312,100 | $ | $ | $ | 3,312,100 |
For the nine months ended November 30, 2009, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | |||||||||||
(discontinued operation) |
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Revenue |
$ | 1,829,426 | $ | 57,834 | $ | 1,887,260 | ||||||||
Interest expense (income), net |
$ | 95,898 | $ | 8,704 | $ | (10,011 | ) | $ | 94,591 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ | 168,966 | $ | 27,604 | $ | $ | 196,570 | |||||||
Net income |
$ | 70,090 | $ | (70,156 | ) | $ | 859,894 | $ | 859,828 |
For the three months ended November 30, 2008, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
(discontinued operation) |
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Revenue |
$ | 646,973 | $ | 85,445 | $ | 732,418 | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net |
$ | 36,248 | $ | 7,830 | $ | 10,221 | $ | 54,299 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ | 63,466 | $ | 33,033 | $ | 57 | $ | 96,556 | ||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (31,218 | ) | $ | (61,119 | ) | $ | (172,648 | ) | $ | (264,985 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
$ | 4,119,081 | $ | 708,994 | $ | 32,001 | $ | 4,860,076 |
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For the nine months ended November 30, 2008, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
(discontinued operation) |
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Revenue |
$ | 1,697,479 | $ | 224,141 | $ | 1,921,620 | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
$ | 110,243 | $ | 21,568 | $ | 36,302 | $ | 168,113 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
$ | 189,359 | $ | 109,653 | $ | 402 | $ | 299,414 | ||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (79,058 | ) | $ | (252,179 | ) | $ | (584,145 | ) | $ | (915,382 | ) |
Segment 1, manufacturing, consists of International Machine and Welding, Inc. and derives its revenues from machining operations, sale of parts and service. Segment 2, fiberglass, consists of Chariot Manufacturing Company and derives its revenues from the manufacture, sale and service of fiberglass trailers, as well as other parts manufacture by contract.
9. Related Party Transactions
During the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, two executives who are stockholders of the Company deferred approximately $58,100 and $58,100, respectively, of compensation earned during the period. The balance due to stockholders at November 30, 2009 and February 28, 2009, totaled $1,481,810 and $1,307,510, respectively. The amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and have no specific repayment terms, however, the Company does not expect to repay these amounts within the next year.
During the three and nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company sold fiberglass products totaling $0 and $30,575, respectively, to Tampa Fiberglass, Inc. a company owned by a stockholder and officer of Chariot Manufacturing, Inc.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company issued 16,627,044 and 16,019,229 shares of common stock to a related party and related company, respectively, valued at $69,251 and $108,931, respectively, in exchange for guarantees of a note payable. The values were determined based on the fair value of the stock price on the date of the sale. As of November 30, 2009 and 2008, $28,854 and $81,698, respectively, of these guaranty fees have been amortized.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Public Acquisition Company, Inc. (PAC) to sell property and equipment with a net book value of $253,230 in exchange for a one year non-interest bearing term note of $263,940, which may be settled in cash or stock. The transaction resulted in a $13,719 loss due to the $24,429 imputed interest discount applied to the note receivable. The loss is recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations under Other expense.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company entered into an agreement with Public Acquisition Company, Inc. (PAC) to sell the fiberglass subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing, Inc. (Chariot), effective on June 1, 2009, in exchange for a one year, non-interest bearing, term note of $1,009,792, which may be settled in cash or stock. A discount of $91,891 for imputed interest was recorded against the note receivable and is being amortized over one year.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company advanced Public Acquisition Company, Inc. (PAC) monies for operations in the amount of $297,704. The monies are due on demand, uncollateralized and non-interest bearing.
The above amounts are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would have been incurred had comparable transactions been entered into with independent parties.
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10. Discontinued Operations
During the quarter ended May 31, 2009, the Board of Directors of American Commerce Solutions, Inc. determined to divest the Company of the fiberglass manufacturing operations in favor of expansion of manufacturing, fabricating, erecting and construction operations. The Company has completed negotiations with a related party to purchase the fiberglass manufacturing operations
On September 29, 2009, American Commerce Solutions, Inc. (ACS) entered into an agreement with Public Acquisition Company, Inc. (PAC) which is owned by the President of the Fiberglass subsidiary and a shareholder of the Company, to sell the fiberglass subsidiary, Chariot Manufacturing, Inc. (Chariot), effective on June 1, 2009, in exchange for a one year, non-interest bearing, term note of $1,009,792, which may be settled in cash or stock, and the assumption of $1,102,291 of liabilities. The transaction resulted in a gain on the sale of $1,339,172, which has been recorded in the statement of operations as Gain on the Sale of Discontinued Operations. A discount of $91,891 for imputed interest was recorded against the note receivable and is being amortized over one year.
The following are the assets and liabilities of the fiberglass segment at June 1, 2009:
Accounts receivable and other current assets |
$ | 52,250 | |
Inventory |
33,695 | ||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
595,078 | ||
Assets to be disposed of |
$ | 681,023 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 281,881 | |
Deferred revenue |
114,083 | ||
Notes payable and accrued interest |
408,623 | ||
Liabilities to be disposed of |
$ | 804,587 | |
Additional liability for intercompany payable not relieved |
297,704 | ||
Total liabilities assumed |
$ | 1,102,291 | |
11. Notes Payable
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009, the Company has entered into a refinancing agreement with a financial institution to refinance $692,516 at 7% interest, with monthly principle and interest payments of $6,610 and a maturity date of April 30, 2012. The note is secured by all of the Companys fixed assets, and 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock. The note contains a due on demand clause and is therefore reflected as a current liability on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS |
This FILING contains forward-looking statements. The words anticipated, believe, expect, plan, intend, seek, estimate, project, will, could, may, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, among others, information regarding future operations, future capital expenditures, and future net cash flow. Such statements reflect the Companys current views with respect to future events and financial performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, general economic and business conditions, changes in foreign, political, social, and economic conditions, regulatory initiatives and compliance with governmental regulations, the ability to achieve further market penetration and additional customers, and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Companys control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties occur, or should underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially and adversely from those ANTICIPATED, believed, estimated, or otherwise indicated. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this FILING are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance of the actual results or developments.
The Company cautions readers that in addition to important factors described elsewhere, the following important facts, among others, sometimes have affected, and in the future could affect, the Companys actual results, and could cause the Companys actual results during 2010 and beyond, to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation presents a review of the consolidated operating results and financial condition of the Company for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008. This discussion and analysis is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operation of the Company and its subsidiaries. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company owns two subsidiaries that operated in the manufacturing segment and the fiberglass segment during the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008. Effective June 1, 2009, the Company sold its fiberglass subsidiary, so only operations through May 31, 2009 have been included in the nine month analysis. To facilitate the readers understanding of the Companys financial performance, this discussion and analysis is presented on a segment basis.
MANUFACTURING SUBSIDIARY
The manufacturing subsidiary, International Machine and Welding, Inc., generates its revenues from three divisions. Division 1 provides specialized machining and repair services to heavy industry and original equipment manufacturers. Division 2 provides repair and rebuild services on heavy equipment used in construction and mining. Division 3 provides parts sales for heavy equipment directly to the customer. The primary market of this segment is the majority of central and south Florida with parts sales expanding its market internationally. The current operations can be significantly expanded using the 30,500 square foot structure owned by International Machine and Welding, Inc.
FIBERGLASS SUBSIDIARY
Chariot Manufacturing Company manufactures a variety of fiberglass parts, as well as, motorcycle trailers with fiberglass bodies and other fiberglass parts by contract with affiliate owned, Tampa Fiberglass, Inc. These trailers are sold both on the retail and dealer levels. The company also provides non warranty repairs, modification of existing Chariot Trailers. Effective June 1, 2009, Chariot was sold and was classified as a discontinued operation for the period March 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009.
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COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008.
Consolidated
The Companys consolidated net sales decreased to $644,256 for the three months ended November 30, 2009, a decrease of $2,717 or .4%, from $646,973 for the three months ended November 30, 2008.
Gross profit for the consolidated operations increased to $313,604 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 from $267,571 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 49% and 41% for the three month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in gross profit was due to a higher gross profit margin related to International Machine and Welding, Inc.s product mix.
Consolidated interest expense, net for the three months ended November 30, 2009 was $20,093 as compared to $46,469 for same period in 2008 for a decrease of $26,376 or 57%. The decrease in interest expense, net is due to the Company issuing a note receivable on June 1, 2009 and recording interest income.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $406,056 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to $424,968 for the three months ended November 30, 2008, a decrease of $18,912 or 4%.
The Company incurred a net consolidated loss from continuing operations of $112,303 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to a loss of $203,850 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. The decrease in the consolidated net loss from continuing operations is primarily due to the increase in gross profit margin, decrease in general and administrative expenses and decrease in interest expense, net. As a result of the continued losses, the Independent Auditors have questioned the Companys continuation as a going concern.
Manufacturing Subsidiary
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $644,256 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $646,073 for the three months ended November 30, 2008. The machining operations provided $138,717 or 22% of net sales with parts and service providing $505,538 or 78% of net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to machining operations contributing $175,556 or 27% of net sales with parts and service providing $471,417 or 73% of net sales for the three months ended November 30, 2008.
Gross profit from the International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $313,604 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $263,580 for the same period in 2008 providing gross profit margins of 49% and 41%, respectively. The increase in the gross profit margin is due to an increased markup monitored by management.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for International Machine and Welding, Inc. were $249,225 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $262,533 for the three months ended November 30, 2008.
Interest expense, net was $24,726 for the three months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $36,248 for the same period ended 2008. The decrease in interest expense, net is due to the Company issuing a note receivable on June 1, 2009 and recording the related interest income.
The Company does not have discrete financial information on each of the three manufacturing divisions, nor does the Company make decisions on the divisions separately; therefore they are not reported as segments.
Fiberglass Subsidiary (Discontinued Operations)
The fiberglass manufacturing operation, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. was sold effective June 1, 2009, and therefore, had no operations for the three months ended November 30, 2009.
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COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND 2008.
Consolidated
The Companys consolidated net sales increased to $1,829,426 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009, an increase of $131,947 or 8%, from $1,697,479 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008. The overall increase in net sales is due to a significant increase in sales in the manufacturing operation through the addition of new customers.
Gross profit for the consolidated operations increased to $903,947 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 from $766,105 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 49% and 45% for the nine month periods ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in gross profit was due to a higher gross profit margin related to International Machine and Welding, Inc.s product mix.
Consolidated interest expense, net for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 was $85,887 as compared to $146,545 for same period in 2008 for a decrease of $60,658 or 41%. The decrease in interest expense, net is due to the Company issuing a note receivable on June 1, 2009 and recording interest income.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $1,213,838 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to $1,292,931 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008, a decrease of $79,093 or 6%.
The Company incurred a net consolidated loss from continuing operations of $409,188 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 compared to a loss of $663,203 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008. The decrease in the consolidated net loss from continuing operations is primarily due to the net of the increase in revenues and decrease in general and administrative expenses. As a result of the continued losses, the Independent Auditors have questioned the Companys continuation as a going concern.
Manufacturing Subsidiary
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $1,829,426 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $1,697,479 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008. The machining operations provided $488,298 or 27% of net sales with parts and service providing $1,341,128 or 73% of net sales for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to machining operations contributing $563,404 or 33% of net sales with parts and service providing $1,132,513 or 67% of net sales for the nine months ended November 30, 2008. The overall increase in net sales is due to an increase in new customer accounts, which has increased sales.
Gross profit from the International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $903,947 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $766,105 for the same period in 2008 providing gross profit margins of 49% and 45%, respectively. The increase in the gross profit margin is due to an increased markup monitored by management.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for International Machine and Welding, Inc. were $724,552 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $745,084 for the nine months ended November 30, 2008.
Interest expense, net was $95,898 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 compared to $110,243 for the same period ended 2008. The decrease in interest expense, net is due to the Company issuing a note receivable on June 1, 2009 and recording the related interest income.
The Company does not have discrete financial information on each of the three manufacturing divisions, nor does the Company make decisions on the divisions separately; therefore they are not reported as segments.
Fiberglass Subsidiary (Discontinued Operations)
The fiberglass manufacturing operation, Chariot Manufacturing Company, Inc. provided net sales of $57,834 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to $224,141 for the same period in 2008. The decrease in net sales is due to the sale of Chariot on June 1, 2009.
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Gross profit from Chariot was $13,573 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 providing a gross profit margin of 23% as compared to $27,315 providing a gross profit margin of 12% for the same period in 2008. The increase in gross profit and the related gross profit margin was due to the addition of new customers, who are purchasing products that have a higher gross profit margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $75,197 for the nine months ended November 30, 2009 as compared to $257,530 for the same period in 2008. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was mainly due to the Company moving its operations to a new location that is owned by a related party. The related party is not requiring the Company to pay rent. Also, the intangible assets were fully amortized during prior periods, and therefore there was no amortization expense during this period. Finally, the operations were sold as of June 1, 2009.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company used net cash from operating activities of $280,239 and $328,352, respectively. The decrease in cash used from operating activities is mainly due to the sale of the fiberglass subsidiary.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company used cash for investing activities of $10,140 and $11,418, respectively. The increase in net cash provided by investing activities is primarily due to the sale of property and equipment in 2009.
During the nine months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $300,094 and $334,999, respectively. The decrease in net cash provided from financing activities is due to a decrease in the amount of proceeds from the issuance of notes payable and long term debt during the nine months ended November 30, 2009.
Cash flows from loans provided for working capital needs and principal payments on long-term debt through November 30, 2009. As of November 30, 2009, working capital deficit was $952,288. To the extent that the cash flows from operations are insufficient to finance the Companys anticipated growth, or its other liquidity and capital requirements during the next twelve months, the Company will seek additional financing from alternative sources including bank loans or other bank financing arrangements, other debt financing, the sale of equity securities (including those issuable pursuant to the exercise of outstanding warrants and options), or other financing arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that any such financing will be available and, if available, that it will be available on terms favorable or acceptable to the Company. Also, a significant portion of the debt is owed to the officers, directors and affiliates of the Company. In the event that ongoing attempts to raise additional capital are unsuccessful, we expect to be able to negotiate conversion of a substantial portion of these obligations into equity. Additionally, the Company sold its fiberglass subsidiary creating a note receivable from which the Company expects to offset a portion of these notes payable during the Companys second fiscal quarter of the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2010.
As of February 28, 2009, the Company has had significant losses since inception, negative cash flows from operations and current assets exceed current liabilities. In view of these matters, recoverability of recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying financial statements is dependent upon the Companys ability to reverse negative operating trends, raise additional capital and obtain financing. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful at achieving its financing goals at reasonably commercial terms, if at all and therefore, our auditors have concluded that there is a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern opinion. Management has revised its business strategy to include the manufacture of additional products. Although management has reduced debt, new financing to finance operations and to facilitate additional production is still being sought. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise capital, obtain debt financing, or improve operating results sufficiently to continue as a going concern.
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Seasonality
The diversity of operations in the Manufacturing Segment protects it from seasonal trends except in the sales of agricultural processing equipment whereby the majority of the revenue is generated while the processors await the next harvest.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of consolidated unaudited financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company reviews its estimates, including but not limited to, recoverability of long-lived assets, recoverability of prepaid expenses and allowance for doubtful accounts, on a regular basis and makes adjustments based on historical experiences and existing and expected future conditions. These evaluations are performed and adjustments are made as information is available. Management believes that these estimates are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.
We believe that the following critical policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated unaudited financial statements.
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We base our estimate on an analysis of the Companys prior collection experience, customer credit worthiness, and current economic trends. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.
We value our inventories at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on a standard cost basis that approximates the first-in, first-out method; market is determined based on net realizable value. We write down inventory balances for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
We value our property and equipment at cost. Amortization and depreciation are calculated using the straight-line and accelerated methods of accounting over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred. Betterments and renewals are capitalized. When property and equipment are sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset account and related accumulated depreciation account are relieved, and any gain or loss is included in operations.
Fair value estimates used in preparation of the consolidated unaudited financial statements are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. Fair values were assumed to approximate carrying values for these financial instruments since they are short-term in nature and their carrying amounts approximate fair values or they are receivable or payable on demand. The fair value of the Companys notes payable is estimated based upon the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the Company for debt of the same remaining maturities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated unaudited financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized as income in the period that included the enactment date.
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ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable.
ITEM 4T. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
The Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the nine month period ending November 30, 2009 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as required under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. This conclusion by the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer does not relate to reporting periods after November 30, 2009.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended November 30, 2009, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
None.
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
During the three months ended November 30, 2009, there was no modification of any instruments defining the rights of holders of the Companys common stock and no limitation or qualification of the rights evidenced by the Companys common stock as a result of the issuance of any other class of securities or the modification thereof.
On July 3, 2009, 8,313,522 shares of common stock valued at $34,625, were issued to a related party in exchange for guaranteeing a company note payable.
On July 3, 2009, 8,313,522 shares of common stock valued at $34,626, were issued to a related company in exchange for guaranteeing a company note payable.
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
The Company has defaulted on a total of $1,019,786 of notes payable. The amount of principal payments in arrears was $700,222, with an additional amount of $319,564 of interest due at November 30, 2009. These defaults are the result of a failure to pay in accordance with the terms agreed.
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
During the three month period ended November 30, 2009, the Company did not submit any matters to a vote of its security holders.
ITEM 5. | OTHER MATTERS |
None
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
(a) Exhibits None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K October 5, 2009 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
(c) S-8 Filings included by reference
(d) Employee Stock Option Plan and Non Employee Directors and Consultants Retainer Plan for 2004 included by reference
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In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC. | ||||
Date: January 19, 2010 | By: | /S/ DANIEL L. HEFNER | ||
Daniel L. Hefner, President | ||||
Date: January 19, 2010 | By: | /S/ FRANK D. PUISSEGUR | ||
Frank D. Puissegur, CFO and Chief Accounting Officer |
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