Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Note
1.
The
Company and Basis of Presentation
Company
DigitalFX
International, Inc. (the “Company”), a Florida C corporation, is a holding
company, and creator of digital communications and social networking solutions,
as showcased on its social network http://www.helloWorld.com operated by our
wholly-owned subsidiary, DigitalFX Networks, LLC.
The
Company develops, hosts and markets proprietary communication and collaboration
services, and social networking software applications, including video email,
video instant messaging and live webcasting. The portal utilizes a
commercial-free, subscription-based Application Service Provider (ASP)
model.
The
Company sells subscriptions to its portal through a unique multi-tiered
affiliate program using non-related independent distributors, known as
“Affiliates.” The Company also markets subscriptions directly to “Retail
Customers” who purchase them for their personal use. In addition to offering
portal subscriptions, the Company sells select products to these Affiliates
through its U. S. subsidiary VMdirect, LLC and its wholly-owned U.K. and Ireland
subsidiaries to assist them in building their businesses and in selling
subscriptions to the portal.
The
Company has developed an additional portal called First Stream through which
subscriptions are offered by certain qualified affiliates to small and medium
sized businesses. These are sold through DigitalFX Networks, LLC.
The
condensed
consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of the Company, VMdirect, L.L.C.
(“VMdirect”) and its wholly-owned U.K. and Ireland subsidiaries, and the
Company’s wholly-owned Nevada subsidiaries. Inter-company transactions and
balances have been eliminated.
These
interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in
the
opinion of management of the Company, contain all adjustments, which include
normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position
at September 30, 2007, the results of operations for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 and the cash flows for the
nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The Company’s audited financial
statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are included
in its 10-KSB filing dated March 19, 2007.
The
results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007
are
not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for
the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Merger
and Stock Split
On
June
15, 2006, Qorus.com, Inc., an inactive Florida corporation (“Qorus”) with no
current operations, issued to the Company’s members 1,014,589 shares of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Qorus (the “Preferred
Stock”), which were converted into 1,057,547,456 shares of Qorus’ common stock
(“Conversion Shares”). The number of shares of Preferred Stock issued to the
Members and the number of Conversion Shares gives effect to the issuance of
289,292 membership units by VMdirect for an aggregate purchase price of $625,
a
transaction that was completed immediately prior to the Closing. The transaction
has been accounted for as a reverse merger (recapitalization) with the Company
deemed the accounting acquirer, and Qorus the legal acquirer. As such, the
financial statements herein reflect the historical activity of VMdirect since
its inception, and the historical stockholders’ equity of VMdirect has been
retroactively restated for the equivalent number of shares received in the
exchange after giving effect to any differences in the par value offset to
additional paid in capital. Subsequent to the consummation of this transaction,
Qorus changed its name to DigitalFX International, Inc.
On
August
1, 2006, the Company affected a 1 for 50 reverse stock split. The effect of
this
stock split has been retroactively reflected in the financial statements as
if
the stock split occurred at the beginning of the earliest period
reported.
Note
2.
Accounting
Policies
Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The
condensed financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing
condensed financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Examples of significant estimates used in preparing the
accompanying condensed financial statements include, but are not limited to:
the
fair value of investments in non-marketable securities; the carrying value
of
notes receivable; the carrying value of long-lived assets; useful lives of
property and equipment; revenue recognition; and the valuation allowances for
receivables, inventories and sales returns, and the value of stock options
issued for the purpose of determining stock-based compensation. Actual results
and outcomes may materially differ from management’s estimates and
assumptions.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with remaining maturities of
three months or less when acquired to be cash equivalents. The Company holds
its
cash in what it believes to be credit-worthy financial institutions.
At
September 30, 2007, the Company had $712 of funds held by credit card merchant
processors as reserves against any possible charge backs and returns on credit
card transactions related to customer disputes that are not offset against
the
Company’s daily sales deposit activity. These amounts are reflected as Deposit,
Merchant Processors on the Company’s balance sheet.
Investments
The
Company accounts for its investments in equity securities under SFAS 115,
“Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” Investments
in equity securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gains or
losses, net of tax, included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive
income in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses and declines in value
considered to be other than temporary on available for sale securities are
included in other, net.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
fair
values for marketable equity securities are based on quoted market prices.
The
carrying value for non-marketable equity securities investments in private
companies is based on cost, which approximates fair value. In determining
whether a decline in value of non-marketable equity securities investments
in
private companies is other than temporary, the assessment is made by considering
available evidence including the general market conditions in the investee’s
industry, the investee’s product development status, the investee’s ability to
meet business milestones and the financial condition of the investee. When
a
decline is considered other than temporary, the Company recognizes an impairment
loss in the current period’s operating results in the period of
decline.
Revenues
The
Company generates revenue through (i) sales of affiliate business packages
and
selling aids to affiliates which include cameras, sales literature, and training
videos, and the initial month’s subscription to our internet-based suite of
products which includes a wide spectrum of streaming video content and an
integrated suite of streaming media applications, including video email, video
chat, and live web-casting, (ii) sales of monthly subscriptions to retail
customers and affiliates with a wide spectrum of streaming video content as
well
as an integrated suite of streaming media applications, including video email,
video chat, and live web-casting, (iii) sales of branded apparel and
merchandise, and (iv) hosting conferences and events.
Affiliate
Business Packages
The
Company recognizes revenue from the sales of the cameras and selling aids
within
the business package, including shipping revenue, in accordance with SAB
No.
104, when persuasive evidence of an order arrangement exists, delivery has
occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is
reasonably assured. Generally, these criteria are met at the time the product
is
shipped to customers when title and risk of loss have transferred. Sales
of the
above products, ranging in price from $79 to $
1,999
(pricing not in thousands),
entail
no post-customer support or delivery of any other items. Allowances for
estimated subsequent customer returns are provided when revenues are recorded.
Costs incurred for the shipping and handling of its products are recorded
as
cost of sales.
The
Company recognizes revenue from sale of the affiliate’s initial month’s
subscription to the internet-based suite of products in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principals and based on the fair value of such
suite of products. Fair value is determinable because the subscription fee
is
thereafter billed monthly at a fixed rate based on the level of service
selected. Access to the internet-based studio suite of the products is delivered
together, and the individual products within the suite cannot be sold
separately. Access is delivered immediately upon sign up and order
acceptance.
A
monthly
subscription is cancellable at any time. The relevant subscription fee is fully
refundable if such cancellation is made in writing in accordance with the
Company’s policies but only for the current month.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Monthly
Subscriptions
The
Company recognizes revenue from sales of a month’s subscription to retail
customers and sales to affiliates for their recurring subscription to the
internet-based suite of products in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principals and based on the fair value of such suite of products.
Fair value is determinable because the subscription fee is billed at a fixed
rate based on the level of service selected. Funds collected in advance of
the
billing period are deferred. A monthly subscription is cancellable at any time.
The Company records an allowance for potential chargebacks on subscription
fees
based on an analysis of historical data for the four months preceding the date
of measurement. The accuracy of these estimates is dependent on the rate of
future chargebacks being consistent with the historical rate. Increases or
decreases to the sales allowance are charged to revenue.
Apparel
and Merchandise
The
Company also sells select products to affiliates to assist them in building
their businesses and in selling subscriptions to the portal. Revenue for these
sales including shipping revenue are recognized when all the criteria of SAB
No.
104 described above are met, which is generally upon shipment.
Conferences
and Events
The
Company also earns fees for certain events it hosts such as sales and training
conferences and seminars. Revenue is recognized when all of the criteria of
SAB
No. 104 described above are met, which is generally after the event has
occurred. Amounts collected prior to the event are reflected as deferred
revenue, and recognized after the event has occurred.
Shipping
and Handling Fees
Shipping
and handling fees are billed to customers and included in revenue. The related
costs are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling costs are
charged to expense as incurred. Total shipping and handling costs of $104,
$329,
$97 and $251 are included in cost of goods sold for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Product
Returns and Cancellations
Affiliate
business packages and merchandise returned within the first 30 days of purchase
are refunded at 90 percent of the sales price. Returned products that were
damaged during shipment to the customer are replaced immediately at the
Company’s expense.
The
sales
allowance is a monthly estimate of refunds to be issued on affiliate business
packages that have been shipped but are still subject to our return policy
at
month end. The allowance is based on an analysis of the historical rate of
credits and refunds, using the latest four months activity. Increases or
decreased to the sales allowance are charged to revenue.
Monthly
subscription services are provided immediately upon enrollment and continue
until cancelled. The recurring subscription can be cancelled at any time in
writing. An allowance is recorded for potential subscription chargebacks based
on an analysis of historical data for the four months preceding the date of
measurement.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Stock-Based
Compensation
The
Company periodically issues stock options and warrants to employees and
non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing
costs. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, “Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation” effective January 1, 2006, and is using the modified prospective
method in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective
date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123R for all share-based payments
granted after the effective date and (b) based on the requirements of SFAS
No.
123R for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS
No.
123R that remain unvested on the effective date. The Company accounts for stock
option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance
with
EITF No. 96-18: “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than
Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services,” and
EITF 00-18 “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions involving Equity
Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees” whereby the fair value of the stock
compensation is based on the measurement date as determined at either a) the
date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which
the necessary performance to earn the equity instrument is
complete.
Earnings
(Loss) Per Share
Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” requires
presentation of basic earnings per share (“Basic EPS”) and diluted earnings per
share (“Diluted EPS”). Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing
earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number
of
shares outstanding has been retroactively restated for the equivalent number
of
shares received by the accounting acquirer as a result of the Exchange
transaction as if these shares had been outstanding as of the beginning of
the
earliest period presented. The 964,657 shares issued to the legal acquirer
are
included in the weighted average share calculation from June 15, 2006, the
date
of the exchange agreement.
Diluted
earnings per share reflects the potential dilution, using the treasury stock
method, that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock
were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of
common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. In computing
diluted earnings per share, the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding
options and warrants are exercised and the proceeds are used to purchase common
stock at the average market price during the period. Options and warrants will
have a dilutive effect under the treasury stock method only when the average
market price of the common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price
of
the options and warrants.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Potentially
dilutive securities were included in the calculation of diluted earnings per
share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, but were not
included in the calculation of loss for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 because the Company incurred a loss during such periods
and
thus their effect would be anti-dilutive, and basic and diluted loss per share
are the same.
The
following is a reconciliation of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings
per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
|
|
Three
Months Ended
September
30, 2006
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, 2006
|
|
|
Income
(Numerator)
|
|
Shares
(Denominator)
|
|
Per-Share
Amount
|
|
Income
(Numerator)
|
|
Shares
(Denominator)
|
|
Per-Share
Amount
|
|
Basic
earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$
|
200
|
|
|
22,094,617
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
$
|
201
|
|
|
20,597,256
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect
of Dilutive Securities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
and warrants
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,736,619
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,544,705
|
|
|
-
|
|
Diluted
earnings per share
|
|
$
|
200
|
|
|
24,831,236
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
$
|
201
|
|
|
23,141,961
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
Options
to purchase 276,500 shares of common stock at $7.75 per share were outstanding
during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 but were not included
in the computation of diluted earnings per share for these periods because
the
options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common
shares during these periods, and their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Member
Incentives
The
Company’s commission structure is based on a multi-level affiliate program.
Commissions are recorded for sales, including commissions based on bonus points
assigned to products which are independent of the product’s price. Commissions
totaled $2,365, $7,880, $3,188 and $7,582 for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and are included in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
Income
Taxes
VMdirect
had 11 individual members until June 15, 2006. After the exchange transaction,
DigitalFX became the sole member of VMdirect. Federal income tax obligations
for
the period through and including June 15, 2006 were passed through to the
previous members of VMdirect, and the Company recorded no provision for such
taxes for the period ended March 31, 2006. The Company has agreed with the
previous members of VMdirect that the Company will not make any distributions
to
pay tax liabilities, if any, on income earned prior to June 15, 2006.
Consequently, the taxes, if any, on the income of VMdirect through June 15,
2006
are payable individually by each member.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
Company accounts for income taxes and related accounts under the liability
method. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the
difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted rates expected to be in effect during the year in
which the basis differences reverse.
Effective
January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board
Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN
48”).
—an
interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income
Taxes
.
The
Interpretation addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed
or
expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial
statements. Under FIN 48, we may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain
tax
position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical
merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements
from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has
a
greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate
settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification,
interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and
requires increased disclosures. At the date of adoption, and as of September
30,
2007, the Company does not have a liability for unrecognized tax
benefits.
The
Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. The Company
is subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for
periods after June 16, 2006, the date at which the Company completed its reverse
merger transaction. In addition, the Company files income tax returns in the
United Kingdom and Ireland for the foreign subsidiaries located in these
jurisdictions. The Company is subject to tax examinations by tax authorities
in
these jurisdictions, however, as of September 30, 2007, there are no open
foreign tax audits or inquiries relating to the Company’s foreign
subsidiaries.
The
Company’s policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax provisions
as income tax expense. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has no accrued
interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
Foreign
Currency Translation
The
functional currency of our UK subsidiary is the pound sterling and the
functional currency of our Ireland subsidiary is the euro. The foreign
subsidiaries’ asset and liability accounts are translated for consolidated
financial reporting purposes into U.S. dollar amounts at period end exchange
rates; investment, revenue and expense accounts are translated at the average
rates during the period in accordance with
SFAS
No.
52,
Foreign
Currency Translation
The
effects of foreign currency translation adjustments are included in
stockholders’ equity as a component of “Other comprehensive income” in the
accompanying balance sheet.
Comprehensive
Loss
SFAS
No.
130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” established rules for the reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 130 requires
unrealized gains or losses on the Company’s foreign currency translation
adjustments and investments in available for sale securities to be reported
as a
separate component (comprehensive loss) of stockholders’
equity.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
components of comprehensive loss are as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30,
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
2007
|
|
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(981
|
)
|
$
|
200
|
|
$
|
$(971
|
)
|
$
|
201
|
|
Foreign
Currency Translation
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
(1
|
)
|
|
(10
|
)
|
Unrealized
gain (loss) on investment, (net of taxes of $93)
|
|
|
76
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
(109
|
)
|
|
-
|
|
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(904
|
)
|
$
|
190
|
|
$
|
(1,081
|
)
|
$
|
191
|
|
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” which
provides enhanced guidance for using fair value to measure assets and
liabilities. SFAS No. 157 provides a common definition of fair value and
establishes a framework to make the measurement of fair value in generally
accepted accounting principles more consistent and comparable. SFAS No. 157
also
requires expanded disclosures to provide information about the extent to which
fair value is used to measure assets and liabilities, the methods and
assumptions used to measure fair value, and the effect of fair value measures
on
earnings. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued in fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within those
fiscal years. The Company does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will
have a material, if any, effect on its consolidated results of operations,
financial position, or cash flows.
In
February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB
Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 115” (FAS 159). FAS 159, which becomes effective for the
company on January 1, 2008, permits companies to choose to measure many
financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and report
unrealized gains and losses in earnings. Such accounting is optional and is
generally to be applied instrument by instrument. The company does not
anticipate that election, if any, of this fair-value option will have a material
effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash
flows
or disclosures.
Note
3.
Product,
Customer and Geographic Information
SFAS
No.
131, “Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,”
establishes standards for the reporting of business enterprises of information
about operating segments, products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. The standard for determining what information to report is based
on
operating segments within DigitalFX International that are regularly reviewed
and used by the chief operating decision-maker in evaluating financial
performance and resource allocation.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
DigitalFX
International’s chief operating decision-maker is considered to be the chief
executive officer (CEO). Based on the financial information reviewed by the
CEO,
the Company has determined that it operates in a single operating segment,
specifically, digital web-based communications services.
The
following table presents revenue by product category for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
|
|
Revenue:
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
Affiliate
business packages
|
|
$
|
876
|
|
$
|
2,360
|
|
$
|
3,852
|
|
$
|
6,630
|
|
Upgrades
to business packages
|
|
|
184
|
|
|
632
|
|
|
868
|
|
|
1,187
|
|
Subscription
fees for access plans and administrative tools
|
|
|
4,267
|
|
|
3,272
|
|
|
12,931
|
|
|
7,017
|
|
Merchandise
and Shipping fees
|
|
|
98
|
|
|
337
|
|
|
336
|
|
|
737
|
|
Other
revenue
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
508
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
661
|
|
Total
Revenue
|
|
$
|
5,425
|
|
$
|
7,109
|
|
$
|
17,987
|
|
$
|
16,232
|
|
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
breakdown of revenues generated by geographic region for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
United
States, Canada & Mexico
|
|
|
93
|
%
|
|
90
|
%
|
|
92
|
%
|
|
88
|
%
|
United
Kingdom/Europe
|
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
2
|
%
|
|
3
|
%
|
Australia
|
|
|
4
|
%
|
|
6
|
%
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
8
|
%
|
New
Zealand
|
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
1
|
%
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
Assets
and liabilities located in countries outside the United States were not material
at September 30, 2007.
The
breakdown of revenues generated by customer type for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
September 30,
2006
|
|
Affiliates
|
|
|
89
|
%
|
|
95
|
%
|
|
91
|
%
|
|
95
|
%
|
Retail
customers
|
|
|
11
|
%
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
9
|
%
|
|
5
|
%
|
|
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
|
100
|
%
|
Note 4.
Convertible
Secured Promissory Note
On
June
8, 2007, the Company entered into a Subscription, Loan and Rights Agreement
(the
“SaySwap Agreement”) with SaySwap, Inc. (“SaySwap”) pursuant to which the
Company agreed to purchase a Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note (the
“SaySwap Note”) issued by SaySwap in the principal amount of $225, and a warrant
(the “SaySwap Warrant”) to purchase 26.1 shares of SaySwap’s common
stock.
The
SaySwap Note accrues interest at a rate of 8% per annum and has a maturity
date
of April 24, 2009 , provided, however, that if SaySwap consummates a qualified
financing (as defined in the SaySwap Note), SaySwap is required to repay the
outstanding principal amount and all accrued interest on the SaySwap Note within
10 days of the consummation of such qualified financing. The Company may
also
declare
the outstanding principal and accrued interest due and payable
in the
event of a default under the SaySwap Note. The SaySwap Note is convertible,
at
the Company’s option, into shares of SaySwap’s common stock, at any time prior
to 30 days before the maturity date or three days before the consummation of
a
qualified financing. As security for SaySwap’s obligations under the SaySwap
Note, SaySwap also granted to the Company a first priority security interest
in
all of SaySwap’s assets.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
SaySwap Warrant entitles the Company to purchase 26.1 shares of SaySwap’s common
stock at a per share price of $3,831. The SaySwap Warrant expires on May 31,
2010.
Pursuant
to the terms of the SaySwap Agreement, the Company is entitled to demand that
SaySwap register the shares of SaySwap’s common stock issuable upon conversion
of the SaySwap Note or exercise of the SaySwap Warrant (the “Underlying SaySwap
Shares”) at such time that SaySwap files a registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Note
5.
Investments
Investments
consist of the following at September 30, 2007:
|
|
Cost
|
|
Unrealized
Loss
|
|
Net
|
|
Fusion Telecommunications Int’l
Inc.
|
|
$
|
700
|
|
$
|
(202
|
)
|
$
|
498
|
|
CJ
Vision Enterprises, Inc
|
|
|
816
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
816
|
|
Transparensee
Systems, Inc.
|
|
|
175
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
175
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,691
|
|
$
|
(202
|
)
|
$
|
1,489
|
|
Fusion
Telecommunications Int’l Inc.
On
May
11, 2007, the Company entered into a Subscription and Rights Agreement with
Fusion Telecommunications International, Inc. (“Fusion”) pursuant to which it
purchased, for aggregate consideration of $700, 7 units consisting of an
aggregate of 700 shares of Fusion’s Series A-2 Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock (“Series A-2 Preferred Shares”) and warrants to purchase 421,687 shares of
Fusion’s common stock. The 700 Series A-2 Preferred Shares are convertible into
an aggregate of 843,374 shares of Fusion’s common stock. The warrants have a
term of 7.5 years and are exercisable at the per share price of $0.83. Fusion
has agreed to register the shares of Fusion’s common stock underlying the Series
A-2 Preferred Shares and the warrants.
On
May
23, 2007, the Company entered into a Private Label Purchase Agreement (“Private
Label Agreement”) with Fusion pursuant to which Fusion will, in collaboration
with the Company, develop customized software solely for the Company to
facilitate the integration of Fusion’s advanced unified messaging and digital
telephone service into the Company’s web 2.0 offerings for enterprises and
individuals, and will provide certain additional services as set forth in the
Private Label Agreement. The Private Label Agreement has an initial term of
5
years and automatically renews for two-year terms thereafter unless terminated
by either party pursuant to three months written notice prior to the expiration
of the applicable term. The Company has agreed that customers acquired by the
Company will be activated on Fusion’s network and will remain on Fusion’s
network during the term of the Private Label Agreement. The Company is also
required to pay for services prior to initial delivery and to maintain a
pre-payment balance. The parties have agreed to pay for the resources they
contribute to the development of the customized software.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Simultaneously
with the execution of the Private Label Agreement, Fusion entered into a
Software Escrow Agreement pursuant to which Fusion deposited with the escrow
agent all technical information that would be required to permit the Company
to
continue to exercise its rights in the event Fusion ceases to operate its
business, Fusion enters bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, or Fusion
materially breaches the Private Label Agreement, and a letter of direction
authorizing Fusion’s underlying supplier to enter into an agreement with the
Company to provide the services directly to the Company under the same
circumstances.
Upon
the
occurrence of an event of default, either the Company or Fusion is entitled
to
terminate the Private Label Agreement and to exercise all available remedies.
Upon the Company’s default, Fusion is also entitled to suspend the provision of
services and to declare all outstanding amounts due and payable. Upon Fusion’s
default, the Company is also entitled to obtain release of the materials held
in
the escrow account.
At
September 30, 2007, the fair value of the Company’s common share equivalents in
Fusion was $498. As the decline in the fair value of the Company’s investment is
considered temporary, the Company recorded an unrealized loss on its investment
of $202 ($109, net of tax), as a component of accumulated other comprehensive
loss in the accompanying statement of stockholders’ equity.
CJ
Vision Enterprises, Inc.
On
June
1, 2007, the Company subscribed to purchase 72 shares of the Series A Redeemable
Convertible Preferred Stock of C J Vision Enterprises, Inc. (“CJVE”), and
deposited with CJVE the aggregate purchase price of $216. CJVE’s Series A
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock will be convertible on a one-for-one
basis into shares of CJVE’s common stock, will accrue dividends at a rate of 8%
per annum, payable in kind, will be mandatorily redeemable on the fifth
anniversary of the date of issuance, and will have a liquidation preference
of
$3,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends which will be senior to
the
liquidation preference for CJVE’s common stock. On June 15, 2007, the Company
purchased from CVJE 20 shares of the common stock of CJVE for aggregate
consideration of $600. The Company and CVJE are currently negotiating definitive
agreements which will document the terms and conditions of the Company’s
investment in CJVE.
At
September 30, 2007, the Company’s investment in CJVE is carried at cost of $816,
which approximates its fair value.
Transparensee
Systems, Inc.
On
June
8, 2007, the Company purchased a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Transparensee
Note”) issued by Transparensee in the principal amount of $175. The
Transparensee Note may not be prepaid, accrues interest at a rate of 4.85%
per
annum and has a maturity date of the earlier of May 14, 2008 or when, upon
or
after the occurrence of an event of default under the Transparensee Note, such
amounts are declared due and payable by the Company or made automatically due
and payable in accordance with the terms of the Transparensee Note. Provided
that Transparensee obtains the requisite approvals for the creation and
designation of a new series to be designated Series A Preferred Stock, the
Transparensee Note is automatically convertible, on the maturity date, into
shares of Transparensee’s Series A Preferred Stock at a per share price of
$2.075, or upon the consent of the requisite shareholders of Transparensee.
In
addition, upon the consummation of a change in control of Transparensee, the
Transparensee Note automatically converts into shares of Transparensee’s common
stock at a per share price of $2.075. In the event that the Transparensee Note
is automatically converted into shares of Transparensee’s Series A Preferred
Stock or common stock, the Company has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement
for a period of 180 days in connection with Transparensee’s intended initial
public offering.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
Transparensee Note is also convertible, at the Company’s option, into shares of
Transparensee’s common stock, at a per share price of $2.075, and the Company
has agreed to enter into a lock-up agreement for a period of 180 days in
connection with such optional conversion upon Transparensee’s intended initial
public offering.
Transparensee
agreed to indemnify the Company, up to a maximum of $75 pro rated over the
initial term of the License Agreement, from infringement claims with respect
to
the licensed software and losses arising in connection therewith. The Company
agreed to indemnify Transparensee in connection with claims with respect to
any
modifications made by the Company to the licensed software, and losses in
connection therewith.
Concurrent
with the purchase of the Promissory Note, the Company also entered into a
Software License and Services Agreement (the “Transparensee License Agreement”)
with Transparensee Systems, Inc. (“Transparensee”), pursuant to which the
Company acquired a non-exclusive license to use Transparensee’s proprietary
search engine software and to resell the products derived from such software
pursuant to the provisions of a separate reseller agreement, and agreed to
obtain certain integration services from Transparensee. The Company is required
to pay fees for the license and integration services as set forth in the
Transparensee License Agreement. The Transparensee License Agreement has a
term
of two years from the date on which the Company’s system is activated with
Transparensee’s software running on it, and is automatically renewed for
additional two-year terms unless the Company provides notice to Transparensee
of
its intention to terminate the Transparensee License Agreement at least 30
days
prior to the expiration of any term.
On
June
8, 2007, the Company also entered into a Reseller Agreement with Transparensee
pursuant to which the Company was appointed as an authorized, non-exclusive
reseller of the licensed software and related documentation. The Company was
also granted a non-exclusive license to use, install and operate the licensed
software for the purposes of testing and evaluation, training of the Company’s
personnel and affiliates, and demonstrating and promoting the licensed software
to potential end-users. The Company shall receive a percentage of the gross
revenue received from product orders. The term of the Reseller Agreement is
the
same as the term of the Transparensee License Agreement.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Note
6.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment at September 30, 2007 consists of the following:
Furniture
and fixtures
|
|
$
|
47
|
|
Computers
and equipment
|
|
|
441
|
|
Purchased
software
|
|
|
716
|
|
|
|
|
1,204
|
|
Less:
accumulated depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
(482
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
722
|
|
All
property and equipment above is depreciated over a three year life. Depreciation
and amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2007
and 2006 was $87, $225, $37 and $97, respectively.
Note
7.
Equity
Transactions
On
February 22, 2007, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock valued
at $32 ($3.20 per share) to a consultant for services provided.
On
November 6, 2007, the Company entered into
an
agreement
with
Richard J. Milham, Jr. and Blue Trident Enterprises, LLC
pursuant
to which the Company
granted
50,000
shares
of its common stock
valued
at
$154 ($3.08 per share) in exchange for services provided. The effective
date of this agreement was September 30, 2007.
As
the
50,000 shares of the Company's stock have been granted but not issued as of
September 30, 2007, these shares
are
excluded from the Company’s calculation of outstanding shares of common stock
for this period.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Note
8.
Stock
Options and Warrants
Options
The
Company’s 2006 Stock Incentive Plan was adopted by our board of directors and
became effective in August, 2006. The total number of shares reserved for
issuance under this plan was 1,537,501. The number of shares reserved for
issuance under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan is subject to an annual increase
on
the first day of each fiscal year during the term of the 2006 Stock Incentive
Plan, beginning January 1, 2007, in each case in an amount equal to the lesser
of (i) 1,000,000 shares of common stock, (ii) 5% of the outstanding shares
of
common stock on the last day of the immediately preceding year, or (iii) an
amount determined by our board of directors. Any shares of common stock subject
to an award, which for any reason expires or terminates unexercised, are again
available for issuance under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. Our board of
directors did not increase the total number of shares reserved for issuance
under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2007.
The
2006
Stock Incentive Plan will terminate after 10 years from the effective date,
unless it is terminated earlier by our board of directors. The plan authorizes
the award of stock options, stock purchase grants, stock appreciation rights
and
stock units.
The
2006
Stock Incentive Plan provides for the grant of both incentive stock options
that
qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code and nonqualified stock
options. Incentive stock options may be granted only to our employees or to
employees of any of our parents or subsidiaries. All awards other than incentive
stock options may be granted to our employees, officers, directors, consultants,
independent contractors and advisors or employees, officers, directors,
consultants, independent contractors and advisors of any of our parents or
subsidiaries. The exercise price of incentive stock options must be at least
equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. The
exercise price of incentive stock options granted to 10% shareholders must
be at
least equal to 110% of that value. The exercise price of nonqualified stock
options will be determined by the administrator of the plan when the options
are
granted. The term of options granted under our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan may
not
exceed 10 years and typically vest over four years, with 25% of the options
vesting after 12 months and 75% vesting monthly over the remaining three
years.
For
the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the value of options
and warrants vesting during the period was $129, $394, $161 and $184,
respectively, and has been reflected as compensation cost. As of September
30,
2007, the Company has unvested options with an intrinsic value of $625 and
future compensation expense totaling $ 1,560 which will be reflected as
compensation cost in future periods as the options vest over the next 48
months.
As
of
September 30, 2007, 823,000 options to purchase shares of common stock were
outstanding under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. As of September 30, 2007,
586,791 options to purchase shares of common stock granted outside of the 2006
Stock Incentive Plan were outstanding.
Warrants
On
December 31, 2005, the Company granted warrants to purchase 1,551,535 shares
of
common stock at an exercise price of $0.26 in connection with professional
services performed by various consultants. The warrants were granted under
Individual Stock Purchase Warrant Agreements which expire on December 31, 2010.
The warrants vested immediately at the grant date, with the exception of 378,664
shares, of which 48,380 shares vested and 330,284 shares were cancelled during
the year ended December 31, 2006.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
As
of
September 30, 2007, there were warrants outstanding to purchase 303,257 shares
of common stock at $0.262 per share.
Valuation
Assumptions
The
fair
value of options and warrants were estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
Dividend
yield
|
|
|
-0-
|
Risk-free
interest rate
|
|
|
4.50%
- 4.64%
|
Expected
volatility
|
|
|
42.00%
- 50.00%
|
Expected
life of options
|
|
|
4-
6 years
|
Note
9.
Related
Parties
On
January 29, 2007, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated License,
Hosting and Services Agreement (the “Amended Agreement”) with RazorStream. The
Amended Agreement amends and restates the Licensing, Hosting and Services
Agreement effective May 1, 2005, between the Company and
RazorStream.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Amended Agreement, RazorStream will provide hosting,
maintenance and support services for each individual website operated by the
Company or any third party authorized by the Company. While the initial term
of
the Amended Agreement ends on January 15, 2008, the Amended Agreement remains
operative thereafter unless terminated by either party upon 60 days prior
written notice. Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, for each individual
website operated by the Company or any third party authorized by the Company,
RazorStream (a) charges the Company $5 per new subscriber account exceeding
20,000 accounts (purchasable in 20,000 account increments); (b) is entitled
to
(1) ten percent (10%) of the Company’s total gross revenue from all active
subscriber accounts, with a minimum amount of $0.69 per each such subscriber
account per month, and (2) some portion of revenue to be mutually agreed upon
by
the parties for all advertising-based “free” subscriber accounts (which we do
not currently provide), provided, however that such terms will provide for
a
minimum amount of $0.25 per each such subscriber account per month (which cost
we will account for as marketing expense); and (c) effective February 1, 2007,
is entitled to a minimum guarantee of $50,000 per month that is non-refundable
but that will be credited against the above fees. The Company may, from time
to
time, engage RazorStream for non-recurring engineering services at a rate of
$200 per hour. The fees above apply independently to each individual website
operated by the Company or any third party authorized by the Company, and no
fees charged with respect to any individual website, and no subscriber account
applied with respect to any individual website, shall be aggregated with any
fees or subscriber accounts, respectively, applied to any other
website.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
Amended Agreement also provides the Company with a non-exclusive, royalty-free,
worldwide, perpetual license to use and otherwise exploit the technology
described in an exhibit to the Amended Agreement, including in source code
format, any corrections, modifications and custom enhancements thereto, and
any
interfaces necessary for and documentation related to the technology’s
functionality. The license portion of the agreement is available whether or
not
RazorStream provides its services under the agreement, and applies to each
individual website operated by the Company or any third party authorized by
the
Company.
In
connection with the services discussed above, the Company incurred expenses
of
$586, $1,631, $496 and $895 during the three and nine months ended September
30,
2007 and 2006, respectively. Prepaid bandwidth charges of $322 as of September
30, 2007 represents hosting, maintenance and support services paid in advance
to
RazorStream. These amounts will be amortized as the services are
utilized.
Note
10.
Income
Taxes
The
Company’s provision for income taxes at December 31, 2006 was based on income
for the period from June 16, 2006 to December 31, 2006. The Company’s income tax
provision was computed based on the federal statutory rate, as adjusted for
permanent items. No tax provision was recorded for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 because the income tax obligations for this period were
passed through to the members of VMdirect. Deferred taxes were recorded as
the
result of a change in the Company’s tax status based on temporary differences
existing at June 16, 2006.
The
provision
(benefit)
for
income taxes consists of the following for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2007:
|
|
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
tax provision - federal
|
|
$
|
202
|
|
$
|
970
|
|
-
foreign
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deferred
tax provision- federal
|
|
|
(520
|
)
|
|
(1,232
|
)
|
-
foreign
|
|
|
(19
|
)
|
|
(19
|
)
|
Income
tax provision (benefit)
|
|
$
|
(337
|
)
|
$
|
(281
|
)
|
A
reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax
rate is as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2007:
|
|
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
Income
before income tax provision
|
|
$
|
(1,318
|
)
|
$
|
(1,253
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected
tax (federal statutory rate 34%)
|
|
|
(448
|
)
|
|
(426
|
)
|
Permanent
differences
|
|
|
111
|
|
|
145
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax provision (benefit)
|
|
$
|
(337
|
)
|
$
|
(281
|
)
|
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
The
Company did not record any valuation allowance against deferred tax assets
at
September 30, 2007. Management has determined, based on the Company’s history
and expectations for the future, that operating income of the Company will
more
likely than not be sufficient to fully recognize these deferred tax assets.
In
the nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company recorded a tax benefit
of
$962 for stock options tax benefits in excess of recorded compensation deduction
as an addition to paid-in capital.
The
Company did not record a provision for income taxes for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 because federal income tax obligations for this period were
passed through to the members of VMdirect. The pro forma net income taxes and
pro forma net income below reflect the effect as if the Company had been taxed
in accordance with Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code (a “C” Corporation)
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Income
taxes:
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2006
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
|
|
As
reported
|
|
$
|
139
|
|
$
|
168
|
|
Pro
forma
|
|
$
|
139
|
|
$
|
380
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As
reported
|
|
$
|
200
|
|
$
|
201
|
|
Pro
forma
|
|
$
|
200
|
|
$
|
(11
|
)
|
Net
income per share
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Note
11.
Commitments
and Contingencies
Legal
Proceedings
From
time
to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of
our
operations in the normal course of business. Except as is described below,
we
are not currently party to any legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which,
in management’s opinion, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.
On
August
4, 2005, VMdirect
filed
a
lawsuit in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, against a former employee
alleging
a number of complaints including fraud, breach of oral contract, intentional
interference and negligent interference, and seeking compensatory and punitive
damages in amounts to be proved at trial, rescission of the oral contract
relating to the defendant’s equity interest in VMdirect, injunctive relief,
punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, disgorgement of ill gotten profits, revenues
and gain, and restitution. VMdirect hired the defendant in May 2001 as a project
manager in reliance upon the defendant’s representations regarding his skill in
handling the job duties. In May 2002, VMdirect agreed to provide the defendant
with a small portion of the equity interest in VMdirect, which was expressly
conditioned upon the defendant working full time and in good faith for no less
than 3 years after May 2002. VMdirect terminated defendant’s employment on
August 10, 2004 due to his continuous lack of diligence and unsatisfactory
job
performance as well as his creation of a hostile and adversarial work
environment.
On
August
5, 2005, VMdirect was served with a lawsuit filed in the District Court of
Clark
County, Nevada, which counterclaim was amended on March 27, 2006, by this same
former employee for alleged breach of employment contract and wrongful
termination, and seeking general damages in excess of $10,000, special damages
for lost wages and converted monies in the amount of $270,000, special damages
for the equity interest in VMdirect in an amount to be determined, punitive
or
treble damages as allowed by law, attorneys’ fees and the dissolution of
VMdirect. This former employee alleges that the grant of the equity interest
in
VMdirect had no conditions, and that VMdirect has engaged in a campaign to
defame said former employee.
A
petition to consolidate these cases was
filed
on
September 20, 2005 and is currently pending before the courts. On May 5, 2006,
the Company’s legal counsel representing the Company in this matter filed a
motion to dismiss the defendant’s amended counterclaim, which motion was denied
on June 21, 2006. The Company’s legal counsel representing the Company in this
matter subsequently filed an answer to the defendant’s amended counterclaim on
July 18, 2006, denying all liability.
On
October 5, 2007, the Company reached a settlement with this former employee
in
which the Company agreed to pay this former employee the sum of $37,500 by
November 5, 2007. This settlement has been accrued in the accompanying financial
statements for the period ending September 30, 2007.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
On
February 7, 2007, VMdirect and DigitalFX Solutions, LLC, a Nevada limited
liability company and one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries (“DigitalFX
Solutions”), jointly filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of
California for the County of Los Angeles against a former affiliate of VMdirect
alleging a number of complaints including unfair business practice,
misappropriation of trade secrets, slander, intentional interference with
contractual relationship, intentional interference with prospective economic
advantage and breach of contract, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages
in amounts to be proved at trial, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees and
costs. The defendant became an affiliate of VMdirect in May 2006 and agreed
to
adhere to VMdirect’s Code of Ethics for affiliates. Upon signing up as an
affiliate, defendant represented that he was capable of bringing a substantial
number of new affiliates to VMdirect, and in reliance on this representation,
VMdirect agreed to provide certain privileges to defendant including posting
of
training materials on VMdirect’s website. VMdirect also agreed to work with
defendant to develop training materials. Although VMdirect paid for all of
the
costs of developing the materials and its personnel actively participated in
the
development of such materials, defendant demanded aggregate compensation of
$300,000 for creating the training and motivational materials after they were
completed. After VMdirect did not pay this fee to defendant, defendant requested
that VMdirect stop using the materials, began disparaging VMdirect and its
officers, and engaged in cross-recruiting affiliates from other VMdirect
networks, a practice prohibited by VMdirect’s Code of Ethics for its affiliates.
VMdirect then terminated defendant’s distribution network and believes that
defendant continues to use VMdirect’s proprietary trade secrets to recruit
affiliates to join other network marketing companies that compete with
VMdirect.
On
March
6, 2007, we, along with VMdirect and DigitalFX Solutions, were served with
a
cross complaint for damages filed in the Superior Court of California for the
County of Los Angeles, by this same former affiliate for alleged breach of
contract, fraud-intentional misrepresentation, fraud-intentional
concealment/omission, fraud-false promises, negligent misrepresentation and
infringement of the rights of publicity and privacy, and seeking general,
exemplary and punitive damages in amounts to be determined at trial and an
order
enjoining our use of his name, image, photograph and likeness for any purpose
without his written consent. This former affiliate alleges that the officers
of
VMdirect agreed to grant him 60,000 shares of our common stock, agreed to pay
him a percentage of sales to small businesses and enterprises in connection
with
his creation of certain training materials, agreed to pay for the costs of
all
training materials created by him and agreed that all training materials which
contained his likeness would remain his intellectual property. This former
affiliate also alleges that it was expressly agreed that a copy of such
materials would be made available to him for posting as promotional materials
on
his own website and that his consent for VMdirect to use his image and likeness
on its websites would be revocable at any time.
On
March
6, 2007, legal counsel for the same former affiliate filed a Notice of Removal
of Action with the United States District Court of the Central District of
California seeking to remove the case from the Superior Court of California
to
the United States District Court.
Our
legal
counsel filed a motion to remand the case back to the Superior Court of
California which motion was granted.
On
August
31, 2007, the former affiliate applied on an ex parte basis for a temporary
restraining
order
("TRO")
to
have
VMdirect remove from its website the training materials featuring the former
affiliate and to have VMdirect and DigitalFX Solutions stop using those training
materials
altogether.
The application for TRO was denied. However, the judge did set for hearing
on
September
20, 2007 the issue of whether a preliminary injunction should issue against
VMdirect
on
this
same matter. At the hearing on September 20, 2007, the former affiliate raised
the
issue
that
neither VMdirect nor DigitalFX Solutions are qualified to do business in
California.
Hearing
on
this
new issue was continued until November 1, 2007.
At
the
hearing on November 1, 2007, the court took under submission the issue of
whether VMdirect and DigitalFX Solutions
may
defend
themselves against a preliminary injunction that arises from a cross-complaint
even if they are not qualified to do business in California. The court has
not
yet ruled on this issue.
Also,
DigitalFX
Solutions is in the process of becoming qualified to do business in California
so that it
may
proceed with its action against the former affiliate.
Management
believes there exists no basis for the former affiliate's claims and intends
to
defend this matter vigorously.
In
the
event our management’s assessment of the case is incorrect, the economic
impact on us would be insignificant and would not materially affect our
operations.
DigitalFX
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(In
Thousands, Except for Share and Per Share Data)
Three
and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
Operating
Leases
The
Company leased two adjacent facilities under non-cancelable operating leases
that expired on January 31, 2007. In February 2007, the Company consolidated
these leases into one and renewed for twelve months at a monthly rental of
$17.
On
January 1, 2007 the Company entered into a lease for lodging space in New York
City for a term of nine months, ending September 30, 2007 at a monthly rental
of
$10. In August 2007, the lease was renegotiated. The new term is for one year
commencing September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008 at a monthly rental of
$6.
On July 1, 2007 the Company entered into a lease for office space in Westlake
Village, CA for a term of three years, ending June 30, 2010 at a monthly rental
of $3.
Rent
expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was
$99,
$275, $23 and $67, respectively.