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 May 31, 2010
| ¨ | 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
(Issuer’s 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 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 at least 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 (§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 the definitions 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 ¨ No x
There were 283,653,040 shares of the Registrant’s $0.002 par value common stock outstanding as of June 28, 2010.
American Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Contents
INDEX
| Part I – Financial Information | ||||
| Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 | ||
| 3 | ||||
| 4 | ||||
| 5 | ||||
| 6 | ||||
| 7 | ||||
| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation | 11 | ||
| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 14 | ||
| Item 4T. | Controls and Procedures | 14 | ||
| Part II – Other Information | ||||
| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 15 | ||
| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 15 | ||
| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 15 | ||
| Item 4. | Reserved | 15 | ||
| Item 5. | Other Information | 15 | ||
| Item 6. | Exhibits | 15 | ||
| Signatures | 15 | |||
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| May 31, 2010 | February 28, 2010 |
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| (unaudited) | (audited) | |||||||
| Assets |
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| Current assets: |
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| Cash |
$ | 17,890 | $ | 10,289 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $10,182 and $3,500, respectively |
16,903 | — | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, factored |
50,608 | 62,233 | ||||||
| Inventories |
188,312 | 202,165 | ||||||
| Note receivable, related party, net of unamortized discount of $0 and $20,709, respectively |
1,009,792 | 989,084 | ||||||
| Due from related party |
561,644 | 556,231 | ||||||
| Other receivables |
32,844 | 25,999 | ||||||
| Other current assets |
— | — | ||||||
| Total current assets |
1,877,993 | 321,226 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,105,106 and $2,197,381, respectively |
3,211,667 | 3,259,954 | ||||||
| Prepaid loan costs paid with common stock |
5,771 | 21,734 | ||||||
| Other assets |
10,910 | 13,528 | ||||||
| $ | 5,106,341 | $ | 5,141,217 | |||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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| Current liabilities: |
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| Current portion of notes payable |
$ | 1,378,483 | $ | 1,296,668 | ||||
| Current portion of notes payable, related party |
550,225 | 609,163 | ||||||
| Accounts payable; including related party balances of $272,904 and $272,904, respectively |
352,870 | 387,863 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses |
156,169 | 159,398 | ||||||
| Accrued interest |
340,784 | 316,543 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue |
— | 14,097 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities |
2,778,531 | 2,783,732 | ||||||
| Notes payable, net of current portion |
12,733 | 35,473 | ||||||
| Due to stockholders |
1,598,010 | 1,539,910 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities |
4,389,274 | 4,359,115 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: |
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| Preferred stock, total authorized 5,000,000 shares: |
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| Series A; cumulative and convertible; $0.001 par value; 600 shares authorized; 102 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference $376,125 |
— | — | ||||||
| Series B; cumulative and convertible; $0.001 par value; 3,950 shares authorized; 3,944 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference $3,944,617 |
3 | 3 | ||||||
| Common stock; $0.002 par value; 350,000,000 shares authorized; 283,918,566 and 283,918,566 shares issued; 283,396,566 and 283,396,566 shares outstanding, respectively |
567,838 | 567,838 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital |
19,180,977 | 19,180,977 | ||||||
| Stock subscription receivable |
(10,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, at cost |
(265,526 | ) | (265,526 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit |
(18,756,225 | ) | (18,691,190 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity |
717,067 | 782,102 | ||||||
| $ | 5,106,341 | $ | 5,141,217 | |||||
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 May 31, | ||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | |||||||
| Net sales |
$ | 655,314 | $ | 635,693 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold |
321,491 | 317,713 | ||||||
| Gross profit |
333,823 | 317,980 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses |
377,772 | 412,238 | ||||||
| Loss from operations |
(43,949 | ) | (94,258 | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense): |
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| Other |
— | (410 | ) | |||||
| Interest expense |
(47,771 | ) | (48,144 | ) | ||||
| Interest income |
26,685 | — | ||||||
| Total other (expense) |
(21,086 | ) | (48,554 | ) | ||||
| Loss from continuing operations before income tax |
$ | (65,035 | ) | $ | (142,812 | ) | ||
| Income taxes |
— | — | ||||||
| Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (65,035 | ) | $ | (142,812 | ) | ||
| Discontinued operations: |
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| Loss from operation of discontinued fiberglass division (net of tax) |
— | (70,156 | ) | |||||
| — | (70,156 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common stockholders |
(65,035 | ) | (212,968 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per common share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
| Net income (loss) per common share from discontinued operations |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
283,396,566 | 266,759,522 | ||||||
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
Three Months Ended May 31, 2010 (unaudited)
| Common Stock | Preferred Stock | |||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||
| Balance, February 28, 2010 |
283,918,566 | $ | 567,838 | 3,944 | $ | 3 | ||||
| Net loss (unaudited) |
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| Balance, May 31, 2010 (unaudited) |
283,918,566 | $ | 567,838 | 3,944 | $ | 3 | ||||
| Additional Paid-In Capital |
Stock Subscription Receivable |
Accumulated Deficit |
Treasury Stock |
Total | |||||||||||||
| $ | 19,180,977 | $ | (10,000 | ) | $ | (18,691,190 | ) | $ | (265,526 | ) | $ | 782,102 | |||||
| (65,035 | ) | (65,035 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 19,180,977 | $ | (10,000 | ) | $ | (18,756,225 | ) | $ | (265,526 | ) | $ | 717,067 | |||||
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)
| Three Months Ended May 31, | ||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | |||||||
| Operating activities: |
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| Net income (loss) |
$ | (65,035 | ) | $ | (1,151,785 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used by operating activities: |
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| Depreciation and amortization |
48,287 | 391,568 | ||||||
| Amortization of loan costs |
15,963 | 108,931 | ||||||
| Amortization of discount on notes receivable |
(20,708 | ) | — | |||||
| Loss (gain) on sale of equipment |
— | (18,168 | ) | |||||
| Decrease (increase) in allowance for doubtful accounts |
6,682 | (1,104 | ) | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in: |
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| Accounts receivables |
(23,585 | ) | 20,012 | |||||
| Inventories |
13,853 | (6,506 | ) | |||||
| Other assets |
2,618 | 37,521 | ||||||
| Increase (decrease) in: |
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| Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(7,882 | ) | 256,007 | |||||
| Deferred income |
(14,097 | ) | (25,370 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used by operating activities |
(43,904 | ) | (388,894 | ) | ||||
| Investing activities: |
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| (Increase) decrease in other receivables |
(12,258 | ) | 21,267 | |||||
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
— | 8,000 | ||||||
| Acquisition of property and equipment |
— | (35,182 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used by investing activities |
(12,258 | ) | (5,915 | ) | ||||
| Financing activities: |
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| Increase in bank overdraft |
— | (6,571 | ) | |||||
| (Increase) decrease in due from factor |
5,000 | 6,548 | ||||||
| Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt |
(10,962 | ) | 393,683 | |||||
| Principal payments on notes payable |
11,625 | (236,666 | ) | |||||
| Increase in due to stockholders |
58,100 | 232,400 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities |
63,763 | 389,394 | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash |
7,601 | (5,415 | ) | |||||
| Cash, beginning of period |
10,289 | 6,461 | ||||||
| Cash, end of period |
$ | 17,890 | $ | 1,046 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and noncash investing and financing activities: |
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| Cash paid during the period for interest |
$ | 7,567 | $ | 154,962 | ||||
During the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, 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.
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American Commerce Solutions, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of May 31, 2010 and for the
Three Months Ended May 31, 2010 and 2009
(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 Company’s 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 Company’s 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 entity’s purpose and design and a company’s ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance.
This statement is effective as of the beginning March 1, 2010, the adoption of which did not 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 Company’s present or future financial statements.
3. Stock Based Compensation
At May 31, 2010, 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 May 31, 2010 and 2009.
4. Going Concern
The Company has incurred substantial operating losses since inception and has used approximately $43,100 of cash in operations for the three months ended May 31, 2010. The Company recorded losses from continuing operations of approximately $65,000 for the three months ended May 31, 2010. Current liabilities exceed current assets by approximately $900,500 at May 31, 2010. 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 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.
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, 2010 and 2009, (b) the financial position at May 31, 2010, and (c) cash flows for the three month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, 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, 2010. The results of operations for the three month period ended May 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the entire year.
6. Accounts Receivable, Factored
During the three months ended May 31, 2010, the Company factored receivables of approximately $508,990. In connection with the factoring agreement, the Company incurred fees of approximately $17,100 during the three months ended May 31, 2010. As of May 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010, certain customers had remitted $0 and $9,581, 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 Company’s indebtedness and obligations to the Factoring Company is guaranteed by two directors and collateralized by the Company’s inventory and fixed assets.
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7. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following:
| May 31, 2010 | February 28, 2010 | |||||
| Work-in process |
$ | 9,041 | $ | 6,360 | ||
| Raw materials |
9,000 | |||||
| Finished goods |
179,271 | 186,805 | ||||
| Total inventory |
$ | 188,312 | $ | 202,165 | ||
8. Segment Information
The Company had two reportable segments during 2010 and 2009; 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 months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company has included segment reporting.
For the three months ended May 31, 2010, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
| Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | |||||||||||
| (discontinued operation) |
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| 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 | ||||||||
For the three months ended May 31, 2009, information regarding operations by segment is as follows:
| Manufacturing | Fiberglass | Other | Total | ||||||||||||
| (discontinued operation) |
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| Revenue |
$ | 635,693 | $ | 57,834 | $ | 693,527 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net |
$ | 36,411 | $ | 8,524 | $ | 11,733 | $ | 56,668 | |||||||
| Depreciation |
$ | 60,479 | $ | 27,604 | $ | $ | 88,083 | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) |
$ | 45,074 | $ | (70,156 | ) | $ | (187,886 | ) | $ | (212,968 | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
$ | 3,658,181 | $ | 595,078 | $ | $ | 4,253,259 | ||||||||
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 May 31, 2010 and 2009, 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 May 31, 2010 and February 28, 2010, totaled $1,598,010 and $1,539,910, 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.
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The above amounts are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would have been incurred had comparable transactions been entered into with independent parties.
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 | |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S 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 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 2011 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, 2010 and 2009. 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 one subsidiary that operated in the manufacturing segment during the three months ended May 31, 2010 and two subsidiaries that operating in the manufacturing and the fiberglass segment during the three months ended May 31, 2009. Effective June 1, 2009, the Company sold its fiberglass subsidiary, so only operations through May 31, 2009 have been included in the three month analysis. To facilitate the readers understanding of the Company’s 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 May 31, 2009.
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COMPARISON OF THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2010 AND 2009.
Consolidated
The Company’s consolidated net sales increased to $655,314 for the three months ended May 31, 2010, an increase of $19,621 or 3%, from $635,693 for the three months ended May 31, 2009.
Gross profit for the consolidated operations increased to $333,823 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 from $317,980 for the three months ended May 31, 2009. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 51% and 50% for the three month periods ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, 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 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 was $47,771 as compared to $48,144 for same period in 2009 for a decrease of $373 or .7%.
Consolidated interest income for the three months ended May 31, 2010 was $26,685 compared to $0 for the same period in 2009. The increase in interest income is due to the Company issuing a note receivable on June 1, 2009 in connection with the sale of the fiberglass subsidiary and recording interest income.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $377,772 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 as compared to $412,238 for the three months ended May 31, 2009, a decrease of $34,466 or 8%. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is due to better control over costs.
The Company incurred a net consolidated loss from continuing operations of $65,035 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 compared to a loss of $142,812 for the three months ended May 31, 2009. 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 Company’s continuation as a going concern.
Manufacturing Subsidiary
The manufacturing operation, International Machine and Welding, Inc. provided net sales of $655,314 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 compared to $635,693 for the three months ended May 31, 2009. The machining operations provided $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 as compared to machining operations contributing $194,544 or 31% of net sales with parts and service providing $441,149 or 69% of net sales for the three months ended May 31, 2009.
Gross profit from the International Machine and Welding, Inc. was $333,823 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 compared to $317,980 for the same period in 2009 providing gross profit margins of 51% and 50%, 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 $243,395 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 compared to $236,085 for the three months ended May 31, 2009.
Interest expense, net was $35,311 for the three months ended May 31, 2010 compared to $36,411 for the same period ended 2009.
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 May 31, 2010.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
During the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company used net cash from operating activities of $43,904 and $388,894, respectively. The decrease in cash used from operating activities is mainly due to the sale of the fiberglass subsidiary.
During the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company used cash for investing activities of $12,258 and $5,915, respectively. The increase in net cash used by investing activities is primarily due to the increase in other receivables.
During the three months ended May 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company provided cash from financing activities of $63,763 and $389,394, 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 three months ended May 31, 2010.
Cash flows from loans provided for working capital needs and principal payments on long-term debt through May 31, 2010. As of May 31, 2010, working capital deficit was $900,538. To the extent that the cash flows from operations 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. 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 Company’s second fiscal quarter of the fiscal year beginning March 1, 2010.
As of February 28, 2010, 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 Company’s 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.
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.
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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 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 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 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.
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.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the three month period ending May 31, 2010 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 Company’s 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 Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer does not relate to reporting periods after May 31, 2010.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended May 31, 2010, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
During the three months ended May 31, 2010, 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.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
The Company has defaulted on a total of $1,052,309 of notes payable. The amount of principal payments in arrears was $699,722, with an additional amount of $352,587 of interest due at May 31, 2010. These defaults are the result of a failure to pay in accordance with the terms agreed.
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
31.1 Certification of the CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
31.2 Certification of the CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.1 Certification of the CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
32.2 Certification of the CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K – None.
(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
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: July 13, 2010 | By: | /s/ Daniel L. Hefner | ||||
| Daniel L. Hefner, President | ||||||
| Date: July 13, 2010 | By: | /s/ Frank D. Puissegur | ||||
| Frank D. Puissegur, CFO and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||
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