american_10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
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For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
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For the transition period from _______, 20 , to ______, 20 .
Commission File Number 33-98682
American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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05-0460102
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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1400 Chamber Drive, Bartow, Florida 33830
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(863) 533-0326
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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$0.001 par value preferred stock
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Over the Counter Bulletin Board
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$0.002 par value common stock
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Over the Counter Bulletin Board
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 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. Yes x 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) during the preceding 12 months. Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer
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o
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Accelerated filer
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o
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Non-accelerated filer
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o
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Smaller reporting company
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x
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act): Yes ¨ No x
As of July 14, 2011, the Registrant had 329,691,576 outstanding shares of its common stock, $0.002 par value.
Documents incorporated by reference: none
AMERICAN COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
FORM 10-Q—INDEX
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Part I – Financial Information
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Item 1.
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Financial Statements
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Item 2.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Item 4T.
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Controls and Procedures
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Part II – Other Information
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Item 1.
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Legal Proceedings
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Item 2.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 3.
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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Item 4.
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Reserved
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Item 5.
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Other Information
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Item 6.
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Exhibits
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Signatures
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1.
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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May 31, 2011
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February 28, 2011
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Assets
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(unaudited)
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(audited)
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Current assets:
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Cash
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12,716 |
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29,655 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $0 and $0, respectively
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97,881 |
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70,839 |
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Accounts receivable, factored
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28,834 |
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13,163 |
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Inventories
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212,808 |
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213,557 |
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Note receivable, related party, net of unamortized discount of $0 and $0, respectively
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1,009,792 |
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1,009,792 |
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Due from related party
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561,644 |
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561,644 |
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Other receivables
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87,137 |
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73,662 |
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Total current assets
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2,010,812 |
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1,972,312 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,297,779 and $2,250,218, respectively
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3,025,763 |
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3,071,599 |
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Prepaid loan costs paid with common stock
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5,511 |
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22,047 |
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Other assets
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11,128 |
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11,128 |
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$ |
5,053,214 |
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$ |
5,077,086 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Current liabilities:
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Current portion of notes payable
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1,305,019 |
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1,308,647 |
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Current portion of notes payable, related party
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638,125 |
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642,925 |
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Accounts payable; including related party balances of $91,948 and $77,812, respectively
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261,403 |
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307,371 |
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Accrued expenses
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179,172 |
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161,195 |
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Accrued interest
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435,324 |
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411,267 |
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Total current liabilities
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2,819,043 |
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2,831,405 |
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Notes payable, net of current portion
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10,406 |
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10,406 |
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Due to stockholders
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1,830,410 |
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1,772,310 |
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Total Liabilities
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4,659,859 |
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4,614,121 |
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Stockholders’ equity:
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Preferred stock, total authorized 5,000,000 shares:
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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; $.002 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 329,691,576 and 329,691,576 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
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659,384 |
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659,384 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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19,155,574 |
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19,155,574 |
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Stock subscription receivable
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(10,000 |
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Treasury stock, at cost
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(265,526 |
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(265,526 |
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Accumulated deficit
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(19,146,080 |
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(19,076,470 |
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Total stockholders’ equity
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393,355 |
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462,965 |
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5,053,214 |
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5,077,086 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unaudited
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Three Months Ended May 31,
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2011
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2010
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Net sales
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$
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677,586
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655,314
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Cost of goods sold
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326,946
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321,491
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Gross profit
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350,640
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333,823
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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378,388
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377,772
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Loss from operations
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(27,748
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(43,949
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Other income (expense):
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Interest expense
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(43,594
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(47,771
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Interest income
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1,732
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26,685
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Total other (expense)
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(41,862
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(21,086
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Loss from continuing operations before income tax
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$
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(69,610
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$
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(65,035
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Income taxes
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—
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Net loss available to common stockholders
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(69,610
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(65,035
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Net loss per common share from continuing operations
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$
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(0.00
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$
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(0.00
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Net loss per common share from discontinued operations
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$
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(0.00
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$
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(0.00
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
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329,169,576
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283,396,566
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Three Months Ended May 31, 2011
Unaudited
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Common Stock
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Preferred Stock
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Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Balance, February 28, 2011
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329,691,576
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$
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659,384
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3,944
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$
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3
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Net loss
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Balance, May 31, 2011
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329,691,576
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$
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659,384
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3,944
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$
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3
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Additional Paid-In Capital
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Accumulated Deficit
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Treasury Stock
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Total
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$
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19,155,574
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$
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(19,076,470
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$
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(265,526
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$
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462,965
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(69,610
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(69,610
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$
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19,155,574
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$
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(19,146,080
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$
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(265,526
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$
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393,355
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2011 and 2010
Unaudited
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Three Months Ended May 31,
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2011
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2010
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Operating activities:
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Net loss
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$
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(69,610
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$
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(65,035
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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47,561
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48,287
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Amortization of loan costs
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16,536
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15,963
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Amortization of discount on notes receivable
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—
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(20,708
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Decrease (increase) in allowance for doubtful accounts
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—
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6,682
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(Increase) decrease in:
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Accounts receivables
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(27,042
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(23,585
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Inventories
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749
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13,853
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Other assets
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—
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2,618
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Increase (decrease) in:
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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2,165
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(7,882
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Deferred income
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—
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(14,097
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Net cash used by operating activities
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(29,641
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(43,904
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Investing activities:
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(Increase) decrease in other receivables
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(13,475
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(12,258
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Acquisition of property and equipment
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(1,725
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—
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Net cash used by investing activities
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(15,200
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(12,258
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Financing activities:
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(Increase) decrease in due from factor
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(15,671
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5,000
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Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt
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30,100
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11,625
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Principal payments on notes payable
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(44,627
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(10,962
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Increase in due to stockholders
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58,100
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58,100
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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27,902
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63,763
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Net (decrease) increase in cash
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(16,939
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7,601
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Cash, beginning of period
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29,655
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10,289
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Cash, end of period
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$
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12,716
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$
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17,890
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and noncash investing and financing activities:
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Cash paid during the period for interest
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$
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38,112
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$
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7,567
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During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company increased notes payable by $6,099 and $6,099, respectively for an accrual of interest.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiary
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of May 31, 2011 and for the
Three Months Ended May 31, 2011 and 2010
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 one wholly owned subsidiary; 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.
2. GOING CONCERN
The Company has incurred substantial operating losses since inception and has used approximately $29,641 of cash in operations for the three months ended May 31, 2011. The Company recorded losses from continuing operations of $69,610 and $65,035 for the three months ended May 31, 2011and 2010, respectively. Current liabilities exceed current assets by $808,231 at May 31, 2011. Additionally, the Company is in default on several notes payable. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. 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 Company’s 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.
3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
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 Company’s present or future financial statements.
4. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
At May 31, 2011, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, both which have been approved by the shareholders.
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 May 31, 2011 and 2010.
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 month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, (b) the financial position at May 31, 2011, and (c) cash flows for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, 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, 2011. The results of operations for the three month period ended May 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the entire year.
6. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, FACTORED
During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company factored receivables of approximately $279,134 and $508,990, respectively. In connection with the factoring agreement, the Company incurred fees of approximately $6,900 and $17,100 during the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of May 31, 2011 and 2010, certain customers had remitted $300 and $0, respectively, to the Company on factored receivables; the Company has recorded these amounts as due to the factor and included them in accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Any and all of the Company’s indebtedness and obligations to the Factoring Company is guaranteed by two stockholders and collateralized by the Company’s inventory and fixed assets.
7. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
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May 31, 2011
|
|
May 31, 2010
|
|
|
Work-in process
|
|
$
|
8,673
|
|
|
$
|
9,041
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
|
|
204,135
|
|
|
|
179,271
|
|
|
Raw materials
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
Total inventories
|
|
$
|
212,808
|
|
|
$
|
188,312
|
|
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, two executives who are stockholders of the Company deferred $58,100 and $58,100, respectively, of compensation earned during the period. The balance due to stockholders at May 31, 2011 and 2010, totaled $1,830,410 and $1,598,010, 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.
Certain notes to related parties have conversion features, whereby, at the holder’s option, the notes may be converted, in whole or in part upon written notice, into the Company’s common shares at a discount to the fair market value. The Company considered the value of the beneficial conversion features of the notes, and when deemed material, recorded the beneficial conversion value as deferred financing costs and amortized the amount over the period of the loan, charging interest expense. The convertible notes are to related parties, who have the majority of the voting rights. The related parties have waived their conversion rights since the inception of these notes until such time that the Company’s market price of shares rise sufficiently or the Company amends the capital structure (through a reverse split or increase in the authorized shares) or combination of all factors, whereby a conversion of any single note, or portion thereof, will not exceed the authorized shares of the Company.
A note to a related party, dated October 14, 2009 totaling $34,500, is in default, A provision in the note, in regards to default, states that voting control of 51% of the maker of the note shall be transferred until such time as the full principal, interest and penalty (10%) has been paid. The related party has common management to the Company’s controlling vote, whereby the default provision, if exercised, would not change from the existing controlling vote.
The above amounts are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would have been incurred had comparable transactions been entered into with independent parties.
9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company had two reportable segments during 2011 and 2010; manufacturing and other. For the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010 the Company has included segment reporting.
For the three months ended May 31, 2011, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
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|
Manufacturing
|
|
|
Other (a)
|
|
|
Total
Continuing
Operations
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$
|
677,586
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
677,586
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
$
|
30,782
|
|
|
|
12,812
|
|
|
|
43,594
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
$
|
47,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,561
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
59,060
|
|
|
|
(128,670
|
)
|
|
|
(69,610
|
)
|
|
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
|
|
$
|
3,025,763
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,025,763
|
|
|
Segment assets
|
|
$
|
3,653,742
|
|
|
|
1,399,472
|
|
|
|
5,053,214
|
|
For the three months ended May 31, 2010, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
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|
Manufacturing
|
|
|
Other (a)
|
|
|
Total
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
$ |
655,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
655,314 |
|
|
Interest expense
|
|
$ |
35,311 |
|
|
$ |
12,460 |
|
|
$ |
47,771 |
|
|
Depreciation
|
|
$ |
48,287 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
48,287 |
|
|
Net income
|
|
$ |
60,529 |
|
|
$ |
(125,564 |
) |
|
$ |
(65,035 |
) |
|
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
|
|
$ |
3,211,667 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,211,667 |
|
|
(a)
|
The “other” segment is mainly related to the holding company expenses and general overhead, as well as the stock based compensation awards.
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Segment 1, manufacturing, consists of International Machine and Welding, Inc. and derives its revenues from machining operations, sale of parts and service.
The manufacturing segment, International Machine and Welding, Inc. has a broad and diverse base of customers. The segment does not rely on any single customer, the loss of which would have a material adverse effect on the segment. However, this segment does generate a significant amount of revenues from sales and services provided to three different industries.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s actual results, and could cause the Company’s actual results during 2012 and beyond, to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation presents a review of the consolidated operating results and financial condition of the Company for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010. This discussion and analysis is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operation of the Company and its subsidiary. This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
MANUFACTURING SEGMENT
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 as well as sales of used equipment. 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 38,000 square foot structure owned by International Machine and Welding, Inc.
COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2011 AND 2010
General
The Company’s consolidated net sales increased to $677,586 for the three months ended May 31, 2011, an increase of $22,272 or 3%, from $655,314 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. Management believes the increase is due to customers requiring necessary repairs previously deferred over the last two years.
Gross profit for the consolidated operations increased to $350,640 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 from $333,823 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased during the three months ended May 31, 2011 to 52% from 51% during the three months ended May 31, 2010.
Consolidated interest expense for the three months ended May 31, 2011 was $43,594 compared to $47,771 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. The decrease in interest expense is due to the Company reducing the overall debt during the three months ended May 31, 2011.
Consolidated interest income for the three months ended May 31, 2011 was $1,732 compared to $26,685 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. The decrease in interest income is due to the discount on the note receivable becoming fully amortized during the three months ended May 31, 2011.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $378,388 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 from $377,772 for the three months ended May 31, 2010, an increase of $616 or .1%.
The Company incurred a net consolidated loss of $69,610 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 compared to $65,035 net loss for the three months ended May 31, 2010.
Manufacturing Segment
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $677,586 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 compared to $655,314 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. The machining operations provided $178,329 or 26% of net sales with parts and service providing $499,257 or 74% of net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2011 as compared to machining operations contributing $164,759 or 25% of net sales with parts and service providing $490,555 or 75% of net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2010.
Gross profit from International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $350,640 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 compared to $333,823 during the three months ended May 31, 2010 providing gross profit margins of 52% and 51%, respectively.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for International Machine and Welding, Inc. were $260,797 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 compared to $243,395 for the three months ended May 31, 2010.
Interest expense was $30,782 for the three months ended May 31, 2011 compared to $35,311 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. The decrease in interest expense is due to the Company reducing the overall debt.
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.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company used net cash for operating activities of $29,641 and $43,904, respectively.
During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company used funds for investing activities of $15,200 and $12,258, respectively.
During the three months ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $27,902 and $63,763, respectively. The decrease in net cash provided by financing activities is due to the reduced reliance on factoring receivables and reduction in proceeds from lending arrangements, as operations decreased comparative cash requirements.
Cash flows from financing activities provided for working capital needs and principal payments on long-term debt through fiscal 2011. As of May 31, 2011, the Company had a working capital deficit of $808,231. To the extent that the cash flows from financing activities are insufficient to finance the Company’s 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.
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.
SEASONALITY
The diversity of operations in the manufacturing segment protects it from seasonal trends except in the sales of agricultural processing where the majority of the revenue is generated while the processors await the next harvest.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the activity of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 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 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 Company’s 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 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 Company’s 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.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For a description of recent accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our financial statements, see “Note 3: Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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Not applicable.
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ITEM 4(T).
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Management conducted its evaluation based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, at May 31, 2011, such disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rue 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is a process, including policies and procedures, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our management assessed our internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. Based on the results of this assessment, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of May 31, 2011 based on such criteria.
A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met under all potential conditions, regardless of how remote, and may not prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been prevented or detected. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of our disclosure control system are met. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were sufficiently effective to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of our disclosure control system were met.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
This Annual Report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
PART II
|
ITEM 1.
|
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
|
None.
Not applicable.
|
ITEM 2.
|
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
|
During the three months ended May 31, 2011, there was no modification of any instruments defining the rights of holders of the Company’s common stock and no limitation or qualification of the rights evidenced by the Company’s common stock as a result of the issuance of any other class of securities or the modification thereof.
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ITEM 3.
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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The Company has defaulted on a total of $1,153,597 of notes payable. The amount of principal payments in arrears was $732,022, with an additional amount of $421,575 of interest due at May 31, 2011. These defaults are the result of a failure to pay in accordance with the terms agreed.
None
|
ITEM 6.
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EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Incorporated
Documents
|
|
SEC Exhibit Reference
|
|
Sequentially
Numbered
|
| |
|
|
|
31.1
|
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
31.2
|
|
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
32.1
|
|
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbaenes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the Chief Financial Officer
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|
|
| |
|
|
|
32.2
|
|
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbaenes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the Chief Executive Officer
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|
|
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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AMERICAN COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC.
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|
| |
|
|
|
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Date: July 12, 2011
|
By:
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/s/ Daniel L. Hefner
|
|
| |
|
Daniel L. Hefner, President
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|
| |
|
|
|
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Date: July 12, 2011
|
By:
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/s/ Frank D. Puissegur
|
|
| |
|
Frank D. Puissegur, CFO and Chief Accounting Officer
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