UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies
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Description of business
–Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”, “We”,
or “BWMG”) designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products through its wholly owned subsidiary Trebor Industries, Inc.
The Company sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The Company does business as (dba) Brownie’s Third Lung, the dba name of Trebor Industries, Inc.
The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol “BWMG”.
Basis of Presentation
– The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
In the opinion of management all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary to give a fair presentation of operating results for the periods presented have been included.
Definition of fiscal year
– The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31.
Use of estimates
- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications
– Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2012 financial statement amounts to conform to the 2013 financial statement presentation.
Effective July 15, 2013, the Company effectuated a reverse stock split (1 -for- 1,350). See Note 19.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
for more information.
Accordingly, the transactional number of shares referenced throughout the Notes has been retroactively stated unless otherwise noted.
Cash and equivalents
– Only highly liquid investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are classified as cash and equivalents.
These investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
Going Concern
–The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements.
We have incurred losses since 2009, and expect to have through 2013.
We have had a working capital deficit since 2009. The Company defaulted on its first mortgage in the third quarter of 2010, which resulted in an automatic default on its second mortgage, and was restructured with a forbearance agreement with a maturity date of May 22, 2012.
The Company was notified of default under the forbearance agreement on or around April 27, 2012, and the real estate was foreclosed upon and purchased at auction by lender on August 16, 2012. See Note 17.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
and Note 25.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
for further discussion related to the mortgage, forbearance agreement, and foreclosure.
The Company is behind on payments due for payroll taxes and withholding, matured convertible debentures, related party notes payable, accrued liabilities and interest – related parties, and certain vendor payables.
The Company is handling delinquencies on a case by case basis.
However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue.
Payment delinquencies are further addressed in Note 7.
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS
, Note 9.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES,
Note 10.
OTHER LIABILITIES
, Note 11.
NOTES PAYABLE,
and Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies
(continued)
Going Concern
(continued) –
During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company formed a joint venture with one dive entity, and in the first quarter of 2012, purchased the assets of another, with assumption of their retail location lease.
The Company accomplished both transactions predominantly through issuance of restricted common stock in BWMG.
The Company believed these transactions would help generate sufficient working capital in the future.
However, to-date neither generated profit or cash-flow.
Effective May 31, 2013, the Company closed and ceased operations at its retail facility.
The Company is still involved in the joint venture.
See Note 18.
JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
and Note 8.
ASSET PURCHASE
for further discussion of these transactions.
As a result, the Company does not expect that existing cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations beyond the fourth quarter of 2013.
This raises substantial doubt about BWMG’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing.
We have issued a number of convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance our working capital needs as discussed in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
and may continue to raise additional capital through sale of restricted common stock or other securities, and obtained some short term loans.
We have paid for legal and consulting services with restricted stock to maximize working capital.
W
e intend to continue this practice when possible. We have implemented some cost saving measures and will continue to explore more to reduce operating expenses.
If we fail to raise additional funds when needed, or do not have sufficient cash flows from sales, we may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate our assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Inventory
– Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or fair market value.
Cost is principally determined by using the average cost method that approximates the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method of accounting for inventory.
Inventory consists of raw materials as well as finished goods held for sale.
The Company’s management monitors the inventory for excess and obsolete items and makes necessary valuation adjustments when required.
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
– Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are primarily
3
to
5
years.
The cost of repairs and maintenance is charged to expense as incurred.
Expenditures for property betterments and renewals are capitalized. Upon sale or other disposition of a depreciable asset, cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in other income (expense).
The Company periodically evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that may warrant revision of the estimated useful lives of fixed assets or whether the remaining balance of fixed assets should be evaluated for possible impairment.
The Company uses an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the fixed assets in measuring their recoverability.
Revenue recognition
– Revenues from product sales are recognized when the Company’s products are shipped or when service is rendered.
Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost of each contract.
This method is used because management considers the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts.
Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs.
General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.
Change in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.
Revenue and costs incurred for time and material projects are recognized as the work is performed.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies
(continued)
Product development costs
– Product development expenditures are charged to expenses as incurred.
Advertising and marketing costs
– The Company expenses the costs of producing advertisements and marketing material at the time production occurs, and expenses the costs of communicating advertisements and participating in trade shows in the period in which occur.
Advertising and trade show expense was $
4,039
and $
2,636
for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Advertising and trade show expense was $
37,198
and $
15,799
for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Customer deposits and returns policy
– The Company takes a minimum
50
% deposit against custom and large tankfill systems prior to ordering and/or building the systems.
The remaining balance due is payable upon delivery, shipment, or installation of the system.
There is no provision for cancellation of custom orders once the deposit is accepted, nor return of the custom ordered product.
Additionally, returns of all other merchandise are subject to a
15
% restocking fee as stated on each sales invoice.
Income taxes
– The Company accounts for its income taxes under the assets and liabilities method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized.
In making such determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations.
A valuation allowance is established against deferred tax assets that do not meet the criteria for recognition.
In the event the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, they would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance which would reduce the provision for income taxes.
The Company follows the accounting guidance which provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized initially and in subsequent periods.
Also included is guidance on measurement, derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
Comprehensive income
– The Company has no components of other comprehensive income. Accordingly, net income equals comprehensive income for all periods.
Stock-based compensation
– The Company accounts for all compensation related to stock, options or warrants using a fair value based method whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the fair value of options and warrants issued to both employees and non-employees.
Stock issued for compensation is valued on the effective date of the agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which includes determination of the fair value of the share-based transaction. The fair value has been determined either through use of the quoted stock price unless the trading activity is nominal, which may indicate it does not represent the fair value. Under these circumstances, the Company determines fair value through an analysis of its fair value of net assets and comparable publicly traded companies that have higher trading volumes with similar results of operations and industries.
Subsequent to the first quarter of 2012, the Company’s trading volume has not been nominal.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
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1.
Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies
(continued)
Stock-based compensation (continued)
–
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company amortized prepaid equity based compensation for personal guarantees of related party on Company’s bank debt, and recorded additional compensation expense to the Chief Executive Officer payable in stock when vested. In addition the Company has paid monthly Board of Director Fee’s for the Company’s one other employee Board of Director during 2013.
See Note 7.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
for further discussion.
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the company granted stock for consulting services.
See Note 13.
EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION FOR CONSULTING, LEGAL, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
.
In addition, effective in the fourth quarter of 2012 and vesting into the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized equity based incentive and/or retention bonuses for some employees, and consultants.
See Note 21.
EQUITY BASED INCENTIVE/RETENTION BONUSES
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Similarly, for the three and nine months ended months ended September 30, 2013, the Company settled, $
13,500
and $
40,500
accrued payroll for the period in stock.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company settled $
45,000
in accrued payroll.
In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized $
6,667
in operating expense for exclusivity pursuant to strategic alliance agreement payable, which vested during the second quarter of 2013. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, The Company recognized $
6,000
, and $
11,333
, respectively, in operating expense for exclusivity pursuant to strategic alliance agreement payable, which vested during the second quarter of 2013.
See Note 22.
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
for further discussion
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Beneficial conversion features on convertible debentures
– The fair value of the stock upon which to base the beneficial conversion feature (BCF) computation has been determined either through use of the quoted stock price unless the trading activity is nominal, which may indicate it does not represent the fair value.
Under these circumstances, the Company determines fair value through an analysis of its fair value of net assets and comparable publicly traded companies that have higher trading volumes with similar results of operations and industries. See Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
for further discussion.
Fair value of financial instruments
–
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. An entity is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
Inputs are used in applying the various valuation techniques and broadly refer to the assumptions that market participants use to make valuation decisions, including assumptions about risk. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. However, the determination of what constitutes “observable” requires significant judgment by the Company. Management considers observable data to be market data which is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, provided by multiple, independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market. The categorization of an investment within the hierarchy is based upon the pricing transparency of the investment and does not necessarily correspond to the Company’s perceived risk of that investment
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BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
Description of business and summary of significant accounting policies
(continued)
Fair
value of financial instruments
(continued)
–
At September 30, 2013, and
December 31, 2012, the carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts receivable – related parties, customer deposits and unearned revenue, royalties payable – related parties, other liabilities, other liabilities and accrued interest – related parties,
notes payable, notes payable – related parties, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
The fair value of our convertible debentures was the principal balance due at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, or $
547,365
, and $
703,740
, respectively, as presented in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
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The principal balance due approximates
fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
On the face of the balance sheet the convertible debentures are presented net of discount, which is less than fair market value at period end dates.
Earnings per common share
– Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options, warrants and convertible securities.
Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding common shares during the applicable period.
Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period.
Common stock equivalent shares are excluded from the computation if their effect is antidilutive.
All common stock equivalent shares were excluded in the computation dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, since their effect was antidilutive.
New accounting pronouncements
– In April 2013, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU 2013-07,
Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205): Liquidation Basis of Accounting.
The ASU requires entities to prepare its financial statements using he liquidation basis of accounting when liquidation is imminent.
The Company adopted this ASU in the period ended September 30, 2013, without significant impact to financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures to its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-10, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rat (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes. The ASU permits the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate or Overnight Index Swap Rate (OIS) to be used as a U. S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes in addition to interest rate on U.S. Treasury obligations (UST) and London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
The ASU is effective prospectively for qualifying hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013.
Since the Company does not currently engage in these types of relationships, the Company does not anticipate significant impact to financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures to its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740):
Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The ASU’s objective is to eliminate diversity in practice of treating of unrecognized tax benefit when NOL exists as either a reduction to a deferred tax asset or as a liability.
The ASU clarifies that the unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to the deferred tax asset for a NOL carrryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit forward with an exception.
The exception is to the extent a NOL carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit forward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized
tax benefit should instead be presented as a liability.
This ASU is effective for fiscal year, and interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2013.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact if any of adoption of this ASU on financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and disclosures to its consolidated financial statements.
The Company believes there was no additional new accounting guidance adopted but not yet effective that is relevant to the readers of our financial statements.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.
INVENTORY
Inventory consists of the following as of:
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September 30, 2013
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December 31, 2012
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Raw materials
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$
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314,939
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$
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324,459
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Work in process
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Finished goods
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367,219
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279,408
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$
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682,158
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$
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603,867
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PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Prepaid expenses and other current assets totaling $
138,650
at September 30, 2013, consists of $
87,032
prepaid inventory, $
11,800
engineering deposit, $
26,749
prepaid insurance, $
7,800
prepaid legal and other professional fees, $
3,975
prepaid rent, and $
1,294
other prepaid expenses and other current assets.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets totaling $
148,851
at December 31, 2012, consists of $
108,823
prepaid inventory, $
11,800
engineering deposit,
$
10,031
employee advances, $
8,457
prepaid insurance, $
5,000
prepaid legal, $
3,240
prepaid rent, and $
1,500
trade show deposit.
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4.
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FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT
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Furniture, fixtures, and equipment consists of the following as of:
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September 30, 2013
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December 31, 2012
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Furniture, fixtures, vehicles and equipment
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$
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186,796
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$
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181,296
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
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(123,115)
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(109,015)
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$
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63,681
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$
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72,281
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On August 16, 2012 the Company’s real estate foreclosed upon was sold through a court ordered auction.
At the foreclosure sale, the lender was highest bidder with a bid of $
1,300
.
On July 17, 2012, the Court entered a Final Judgment of Foreclosure against the Company for $
1,123,269
, plus post-judgment interest. On December 14, 2012, the lender served the Company with Notice of Final Judgment of Foreclosure.
Per the Notice, the lender seeks Final Judgment including post-judgment interest and costs through date of sale of $
1,127,643
plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
The lender asserts the fair market value of the property on the date of sale was $
1,030,000
and is seeking final judgment against the Company for the shortfall amount between the Final Judgment amount and the fair market value of the property, or approximately $
100,000
plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
Accordingly, the Company recorded a foreclosure liability of $
110,000
to cover the shortfall plus post-judgment expenses.
At the time of the sale, carrying value of the building, building improvements, and land was $
1,641,075
, mortgage balance was $
1,053,997
, accrued interest was $
15,609
, and accrued real estate taxes was $
45,006
. After reversing all amounts associated with the foreclosed property and recording $
110,000
adjustment for difference between the sale and final judgment amount the Company recorded $
116,539
loss on foreclosure.
The adjustment and loss include $
10,000
estimate of post-judgment expenses based on managements’ best
judgment, and will be periodically reviewed and adjusted as applicable, and/or settled.
See Note 25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS for Final Judgment Motion granted by the Court setting the amount due $
103,026
.
As a result, the Company adjusted the liability due the lender downward by $
6,974
and reflected as other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
On November 1, 2012, the Company entered into a one year lease on the foreclosed real estate, which the Company continues to occupy as it manufacturing facility and headquarters.
The terms of the lease are base rent of $
3,750
plus sales tax. Either party can cancel the lease with 90 days written notice.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5.
OTHER ASSETS
Other assets of $
27,635
at September 30, 2013 consists of $
24,740
investment in joint venture, and $
2,895
refundable deposits.
See Note 18. JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT for further information on investment in joint venture and Note 24.
SECURITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT for further information commitment fee.
Other assets of $
31,635
at December 31, 2012 consists of $
24,740
investment in joint venture, and $
6,895
refundable deposits. See Note 18. JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT for further information on investment in joint venture and Note 24.
SECURITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT for further information commitment fee.
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6.
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CUSTOMER CREDIT CONCENTRATIONS
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The Company sells to three entities owned by the brother of Robert Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive officer as further discussed in Note 7 –
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTIONS.
Combined sales to these entities for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, represented
23.40
% and
19.22
%, respectively, of total net revenues.
Combined sales to these entities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, represented
30.06
% and
23.47
%, respectively, of total net revenues.
Sales to one unrelated party during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, represented
20.39
% and
9.98
% of total net revenues.
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, sales to one unrelated customer represented
14.64
% of total net revenues.
Sales to no other customers represented greater than
10
% of net revenues for three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012.
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7.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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Notes payable – related parties
Notes payable – related parties – consists of the following as of September 30, 2013:
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Promissory note payable to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, unsecured, bearing interest at 7.5% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $7,050, maturing on August 1, 2013.
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$
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66,508
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Less amounts due within one year
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66,508
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Long-term portion of notes payable – related parties
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$
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--
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As of September 30, 2013, principal payments on the notes payable – related parties are as follows:
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2013
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$
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66,508
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2014
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--
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2015
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--
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2016
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--
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2017
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--
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Thereafter
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--
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$
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66,508
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As of September 30, 2013, the Company was approximately thirteen months in arrears on principal payments due under the Note payable to the Chief Executive Officer.
On May 13, 2013, the Company granted the Chief Executive Officer
370,371
(restated for reverse stock split, see Note 18. CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE) in satisfaction of $
50,000
of note payable – related party.
The shares of stock were issued at the fair market value, or trading price, on the date of the transaction. No default notice has been received and the Company makes monthly payments to not fall further behind until it is able address past due payments.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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7.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(continued)
Notes payable – related parties – consists of the following as of December 31, 2012:
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Promissory note payable to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, unsecured, bearing interest at 7.5% per annum, due in monthly principal and interest payments of $7,050, maturing on August 1, 2013.
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$
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168,384
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Less amounts due within one year
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168,384
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Long-term portion of notes payable – related parties
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$
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--
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As of December 31, 2012, principal payments on the notes payable – related parties are as follows:
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2013
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$
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168,384
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2014
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--
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2015
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--
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2016
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--
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2017
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--
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Thereafter
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--
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$
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168,384
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As of
December 31, 2012, the Company was approximately twenty months in arrears on principal payments due under the Note payable to the Chief Executive Officer.
Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties
– The Company sells products to three entities, Brownie’s Southport Divers, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys, owned by the brother of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
Terms of sale are no more favorable than those extended to any of the Company’s other customers.
Combined net revenues from these entities for three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $
208,543
and $
190,384
, respectively.
Combined net revenues from these entities for nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $
623,015
and $
551,360
, respectively.
Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at September 30, 2013, was $
39,950
, $
11,879
, and $
19,071
, respectively.
Accounts receivable from Brownie’s SouthPort Diver’s, Inc., Brownie’s Palm Beach Divers, and Brownie’s Yacht Toys at December 31, 2012, was $
27,759
, $
15,226
, and $
8,457
, respectively.
Sales to Pompano Dive Center for the three months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, was $
17,124
and $
8,661
, respectively.
Sales to Pompano Dive Center for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, was $
23,322
and $
14,394
, respectively.
Accounts Receivable from Pompano Dive Center at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, was $
31,932
, and $
5,863
, respectively.
See Note 18.
JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
for further discussion regarding Pompano Dive Center.
Sales to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and September 30, 2012 was $
25
and $
50
, respectively.
Sales to 940 Associates, Inc., a Company owned by the Chief Executive Officer, were $
3,000
and $
0
, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Royalties expense – related parties
– The Company has Non-Exclusive License Agreements with 940 Associates, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “940A”), an entity owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, to license product patents it owns.
Under the terms of the license agreements effective January 1, 2005, the Company pays 940A
$2.00 per licensed product sold, rates increasing 5% annually.
Also with 940A, the Company has an Exclusive License Agreement to license the trademark “Brownies Third Lung”, “Tankfill”, “Brownies Public Safety” and various other related
trademarks as listed in the agreement.
Based on this license agreement, the Company pays 940A
2.5
% of gross revenues per quarter.
Total royalty expense for the above agreements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is disclosed on the face of the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
As of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, the
Company was approximately and twenty-one months in arrears on royalty payments due. No default notice has been received and the Company plans to make payments as able.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
7.
|
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(continued)
|
Non-employee Board of Director Fees and Bonus
–
Non-employee Board of Director (BOD) compensation is $
2,500
per month.
Non-Employee BOD fees for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $
7,500
and $
7,500
, respectively.
Non-Employee BOD fees (related and unrelated party) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $
22,500
and $
30,000
, respectively.
One of the two non-employee Board of Directors (“BOD”), of the three person BOD, which included the Chief Executive Officer, resigned his position on April 18, 2012.
As of December 31, 2012, $
22,500
of the accrued BOD fees had been converted to stock, leaving $
15,000
still due and unpaid, $
7,500
due from first quarter of 2012
to the BOD who resigned
, and $
7,500
due Mikkel Pitzner from fourth quarter of 2012.
Because the remaining non-employee BOD, Mikkel Pitzner, now accounts for
50
% of the BODs, the Company reclassified him to related party as of April 2012.
See
Other liabilities and accrued interest - related parties
below for inclusion of the $
7,500
payable to him as of December 31, 2102.
Prior to April 2012, the two non-employee BOD were not classified as related parties.
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the liability due both non-employee BODs from 2012 was satisfied with stock.
Further, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, BOD fees due Mr. Pitzner for 2013 were satisfied with stock.
On June 20, 2012, Mr. Pitzner converted a $
20,000
short-term loan to restricted shares per BOD consent at fair market value of the stock.
In addition, on February 23, 2013, the Company declared a bonus payable for the year ended 2012 for certain employees, service providers, and consultants.
As part of this bonus, Mikkel Pitzner was awarded restricted shares of common stock with $
73,000
fair market value.
This amount is included on the statement of stockholders’ deficit as shares payable as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012. The shares were issued to Mr. Pitzner during the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Patent purchase agreements
– In the first quarter of 2010, the Carleigh Rae Corporation (herein referred to as “CRC”), an entity that the Company’s Chief Executive Officer has an ownership interest, transferred ownership rights to the Company of patents previously subject to Non-Exclusive License Agreements.
Effective September 24, 2010, the Company finalized and executed terms of the purchase from CRC for payment of $
25,500
and nominal shares of the Company’s common stock.
In addition, the principals of CRC were entitled to a percentage of future sales amounting to $
8,250
of products the Company is to receive in conjunction with two patent infringement lawsuits settled in the third quarter of 2010.
See
Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties
below for inclusion of $6,017 remaining from the original $
8,250
liability due the Principals of CRC. By acquiring the IP the Company (i) has an opportunity to further develop the IP, (ii) has the ability to incorporate the IP into current and future products, and (iii) has the opportunity to license the IP to third parties.
Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties
Other liabilities and accrued interest– related parties consists of the following at:
|
|
|
September 30, 2013
|
|
December 31, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year-end bonus payable to Chief Executive Officer
|
|
$
|
67,000
|
|
$
|
67,000
|
|
|
BOD fee payable to non-employee – related party
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
7,500
|
|
|
Due to Principals of Carleigh Rae Corp., net
|
|
|
6,017
|
|
|
6,017
|
|
|
Other liabilities – related parties
|
|
$
|
73,017
|
|
$
|
80,517
|
|
The $6,017 due to the Principals of the Carleigh Rae Corp. resulted as part of the patent infringement settlements received by the Company and is discussed above as is the non-employee BOD Fee.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(continued)
Restricted common stock issued for personal guarantee
– On April 21, 2011, the Company granted Robert Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer,
14,815
shares of restricted common stock in consideration of personal guarantees he provided to secure restatement and consolidation of the first and second mortgages of the
Company.
The restrictions on the common stock expired
50
% on April 20, 2012, and
50
% on April 20, 2013, since Mr. Carmichael continued his full time employment with the Company.
The company valued the stock at determined fair market value per share on the date of the transaction and has recorded $
1,000,000
of compensation expense to Mr. Carmichael ratably over the two-year term in which the restrictions expired. The unearned balance of the compensation was recorded as prepaid compensation as a component of shareholders’
deficit.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $
0
and $
125,001
, respectively, as amortization of prepaid compensation under this agreement.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $
137,494
and $
375,003
, respectively, as amortization of prepaid compensation under this agreement.
Prepaid compensation remaining under this agreement as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, was $
0
and $
137,494
, respectively, and is reflected as a component of Stockholders’ Deficit.
Equity based compensation for Chief Executive Officer
– On November 2, 2012, the BOD approved a stock incentive bonus to certain key employees and consultants to vest and pay out on May 2, 2013, contingent upon continued employment or services. The stock bonus price per
share was calculated based on last closing price per the OTCBB on the effective date of the transaction, or for a total of $
75,100
.
Shares were set aside and reserved for
this transaction.
Of the $
75,100
bonus, $
45,000
was awarded to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The Company recorded compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. See Note 21.
EQUITY BASED INCENTIVE/RETENTION BONUSES
for further discussion.
In addition, on February 23, 2013, the Company declared a bonus payable for the year ended 2012 for certain employees, service providers, and consultants.
As part of this bonus, the Chief Executive Officer was awarded $67,000 to be paid out in cash or stock based on later determination by the BOD. This amount is included in operating expense for the year ended December 31, 2012.
See table above for inclusion in other liabilities and accrued interest – related parties.
Further, pursuant to a Written Consent of the BOD of the Company on June 11, 2012, clarifying a meeting held on May 31, 2012, the BOD declared an $
83,333
bonus due the Chief Executive Officer payable in shares of restricted stock.
The shares vested as of January 2, 2013.
The grant price per share was based on the closing price of the stock on May 31, 2012.
For accounting purposes, the Company recognized $
83,333
operating expense ratably over the seven months the share vested.
Lastly, the Chief Executive Officer’s monthly salary was increased by $
16,667
per month beginning in June 2012, payable in restricted stock calculated based on a monthly weighted average share factor of .70, or a
30
% discount. The shares will not vest until six months after the last day of each month, continued employment is also a requirement for vesting, and shares will not be issuable until vested.
The Company is recording $
23,801
operating expense each month related to the salary increase, which is $16,667 with the discount added back to record at full monthly weighted average price per market.
All equity based compensation to the Chief Executive Officer is reflected on the face of the Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit.
Security Purchase Agreement
– On April 9, 2013, the Company entered into a security purchase agreement for up to $
5,000,000
.
On July 16, 2013, the Company issued
462,963
shares of restricted common stock representing
50
%, or $
125,000
, of the commitment fee under the agreement.
The Company advised the party to the agreement that issuance of the shares violated terms of the agreement in that the number of shares exceeded
9.99
% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company rendering the party an affiliate.
The party has not returned any of the shares, is now classified as an affiliate, and as such
violates the terms
the Securities Purchase Agreement.
Accordingly, the $
125,000
security purchase commitment fee capitalized in second quarter, which the Company began amortizing over the life of the agreement, was fully amortized in the third quarter.
Therefore, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, amortization expense was $
116,320
, and $
125,000
, respectively
.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8.
ASSET PURCHASE
On February 3, 2012, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Florida Dive Industries, Inc. (“Seller”). On March 5, 2012, the same parties executed an amendment (“Amendment”) to the agreement (collectively, the “Agreement”).
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company acquired certain diving and related inventory, and Seller provided a three year non-compete agreement within a 10-mile wide radius. In addition, the Company assumed a commercial lease obligation for a retail dive store in Boca Raton, Florida beginning in April 1, 2012. The lease is automatically renewable on an annual basis through
May 31, 2014
, with
90
days written notice assuming the Lessee is in compliance with all terms of the lease. The lease amount was base rental plus an allocated amount of common areas maintenance (‘CAM”).
Base rental increases annually by the greater of 5% or the annual consumer price index
. The current monthly rental including CAM at the time of assignment was approximately $
3,200
.
As a purchase price, the Company agreed to pay Seller, on a monthly basis, beginning April 1, 2012, and thereafter until May 13, 2013, in equal payments, the total cash purchase price of $
22,500
. In addition, the Company issued Seller
1,630
restricted shares of stock as part of the purchase price as provided for in the Amendment, or $
59,400
.
Both the restricted stock and the monthly payments due Seller were maintained in an escrow account for six months as a purchase price holdback for contingent liabilities not otherwise settled by Seller.
If such items including rent and any building or zoning code violations had not been paid by Seller during this period, the Company would have settled said liabilities with the purchase price holdback. On October 26, 2012, the Company issued the seller the
1,630
shares previously heldback.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had paid Seller $
9,643
toward the $22,500 cash purchase price leaving a balance of $
12,857
.
On May 31, 2013, the Company closed the dive store and vacated the premises.
As of June 30, 2013, it appeared the Company forfeited its deposit with the landlord for failure to provide 90 days’ notice of intent to vacate.
As a result, the Company wrote-off as other expense the amount on deposit with the landlord, or $
3,200
.
However, during the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, the landlord refunded the deposit whereby the Company reversed its entry to other expense as of September 30, 2013.
9.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $
467,455
at September 30, 2013, consists of $
187,876
accounts payable trade, $
51,722
accrued payroll and related fringe benefits, $
62,500
accrued year-end bonuses, $
45,170
accrued payroll taxes and withholding, $
119,080
accrued interest, and $
1,107
other accrued liabilities.
Accrued payroll taxes and withholding were approximately six months in arrears at September 30, 2013.
Balances due certain vendors are also due in arrears to varying degrees.
The Company is handling all delinquent accounts on a case by case basis.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $
508,715
at December 31, 2012, consists of $
205,915
accounts payable trade, $
50,352
accrued payroll and related fringe benefits, $
62,500
accrued year-end bonuses, $
96,811
accrued payroll taxes and withholding, $
93,096
accrued interest, and $
41
other accrued liabilities.
Accrued payroll taxes and withholding were approximately nine months in arrears at December 31, 2012.
Balances due certain vendors are also due in arrears to varying degrees.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other liabilities of $
358,235
at September 30, 2013, consists of $
103,026
foreclosure liability, $
240,000
short-term loans, $
12,858
payable for assets purchased pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement (Note 8.
ASSET PURCHASE
), and $
2,351
on-line training liability. The foreclosure liability is the final court judgment amount, see Note 25.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
, which represents the shortfall between the mortgage and fees owed and value of the property foreclosed upon. The $240,000 short-term loans is comprised of four loans due on demand from unrelated parties.
The loans have no other stated terms except one for $
200,000
indicated it was for settlement of convertible debenture debt.
As such the Company used the proceeds toward settlement of convertible debentures referenced in (13) of Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
.
Other liabilities of $
170,827
at December 31, 2012, consists of $
110,000
foreclosure liability, $
37,000
short-term loans, $
12,858
payable for assets purchased pursuant to Asset Purchase Agreement (Note 8.
ASSET PURCHASE
), $
7,500
non-employee BOD fee, and $
3,469
on-line training liability. The foreclosure liability is the difference between the court judgment amount, and amount the Company’s foreclosed property was purchased for by lender. The $37,000 short-term loans is comprised of three loans due on demand from unrelated parties.
Effective July 1, 2005, the Company began including on-line training certificates with all hookah units sold.
The training certificates entitle the holder to an on-line interactive course at no additional charge to the holder.
The number of on-line training certificates issued per unit is the same as the number of divers the unit as sold is designed to accommodate (i.e., a three diver unit configuration comes with three on-line training certificates).
The certificates have an eighteen-month redemption life after which time they expire.
The eighteen-month life of the certificates begins at the time the customer purchases the unit.
The Company owes the on-line training vendor the agreed upon negotiated rate for all on-line certificates redeemed payable at the time of redemption.
For certificates that expire without redemption, no amount is due the on-line training vendor.
The Company estimates the on-line training liability based on the historical redemption rate of approximately
10
%.
The Company continues to monitor and maintain a reserve for certificate redemption that approximates the historical redemption rate.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Notes payable consists of the following as of September 30, 2013:
|
Promissory note payable, unsecured, bearing interest at 5% simple interest per annum, due in weekly principal and interest payments of $250, maturing on March 10, 2015.
|
|
$
|
18,432
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less amounts due within one year
|
|
|
12,616
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion of notes payable
|
|
$
|
5,816
|
|
As of September 30, 2013, principal payments on the notes payable are as follows:
|
2013
|
|
$
|
3,270
|
|
|
2014
|
|
|
12,540
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
2,622
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Thereafter
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
18,432
|
|
In February 2011, the Company converted a vendor payable into an unsecured promissory note as reflected above and below in note payable balances as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012.
Principal and interest payments of $
2,000
per month were to begin on February 28, 2011, and continue through August 31, 2012, maturity.
Since the Company was in arrears on payments, on June 1, 2012, the Company restructured the Note with the vendor.
Effective June 5, 2012, the Company began making payments under the restructured terms as reflected in both note payable tables.
Notes payable consisted of the following as of December 31, 2012:
|
Promissory note payable, unsecured, bearing interest at 5% simple interest per annum, due in weekly principal and interest payments of $250, maturing on March 10, 2015.
|
|
$
|
27,564
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less amounts due within one year
|
|
|
12,152
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion of notes payable
|
|
$
|
15,412
|
|
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
|
The Company has outstanding convertible debentures as follows:
Convertible debentures as of September 30, 2013, are as follows:
|
Origination
Date
|
|
Maturity
Date
|
|
Interest
Rate
|
|
Origination
Principal
Balance
|
|
Origination
Discount
Balance
|
|
Period End
Principal
Balance
|
|
Period End
Discount
Balance
|
|
Period End
Debenture,
Net
Balance
|
|
Ref.
|
|
|
10/4/2010
|
|
4/4/2011
|
|
5%
|
|
$
|
20,635
|
|
$
|
(20,635)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
|
11/27/2010
|
|
5/27/2011
|
|
10%
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
(53,571)
|
|
|
58,750
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
58,750
|
|
(2)
|
|
|
1/7/2011
|
|
11/11/2011
|
|
5%
|
|
|
76,000
|
|
|
(32,571)
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
(3)
|
|
|
2/10/2011
|
|
1/14/2011
|
|
8%
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
(42,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
9/12/2011
|
|
6/14/2012
|
|
8%
|
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
(37,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
3/9/2011
|
|
3/9/2012
|
|
10%
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
(34,472)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
|
5/3/2011
|
|
5/5/2012
|
|
5%
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
(206,832)
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
(6)
|
|
|
8/31/2011
|
|
8/31/2013
|
|
5%
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
(4,286)
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
(7)
|
|
|
9/8/2011
|
|
9/20/2011
|
|
10%
|
|
|
39,724
|
|
|
(17,016)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
|
2/10, 5/18, 7/17, 11/8/2012
|
|
2/10, 5/18, 7/17, 11/8/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
42,750
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
|
|
3/14/2012
|
|
2/10/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
472
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
472
|
|
(10)
|
|
|
12/19/2011
|
|
9/21/2012
|
|
8%
|
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
(37,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
2/7/2012
|
|
2/7/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
2/10/2012
|
|
2/10/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
39,724
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,743
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,743
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
3/9/2012
|
|
3/9/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
56,250
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
4/19, 8/17, 11/7/2012
|
|
4/4/2011, 2/10, 4/14/2014
|
|
5%, 10%
|
|
|
39,847
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(12)
|
|
|
7/2/2012
|
|
4/5/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(35,268)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
8/8/2012
|
|
5/2/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
(27,172)
|
|
|
28,900
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
28,900
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
10/31/2012
|
|
8/2/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(50,189)
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
1/18/2013
|
|
1/18/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
84,500
|
|
|
(58,720)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(13)
|
|
|
1/18/2013
|
|
1/18/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
30,500
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(13)
|
|
|
1/18/2013
|
|
1/18/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
95,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(13)
|
|
|
4/8/2013
|
|
4/14/2013
|
|
9.9%
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
(13,333)
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
(6,666)
|
|
|
13,334
|
|
(14)
|
|
|
Totals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
547,365
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
540,699
|
|
|
|
Reference numbers in right hand column of table entitled Ref. refer to paragraphs with corresponding
number
that immediately follow the next two paragraphs, which discuss derivative liability.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
During the first quarter of 2013,
the Company determined based on closing market price of $
.0005
(pre-reverse stock split), and based on terms of
convertible debt, its convertible and/or committed shares were in excess of its authorized common stock of
5,000,000,000
.
Most of the Company’s convertible debentures have conversion rates at substantial discount to market price; therefore, a decline in market price impacts the number of shares convertible.
As a result, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $
565,689
, which represented the amount of shares convertible or committed in excess of the shares authorized at $
.0005
per share, the closing market price at March 30, 2013, and as valued according to the Black-Scholes valuation model.
On July 15, 2013, the Company effectuated a reverse stock split (
1 -for- 1,350
), which was applied retroactively.
See Note 19.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
.
Accordingly, this transaction resulted in significant shares authorized in excess of those committed, and the full derivative liability of $565,689 was reversed.
(1) The Company converted an accounts payable for legal services to a convertible debenture.
At the option of the lender, the principal amount of the note plus any accrued interest may be converted in whole or in part into Common Stock at the conversion price per share of $
.001
by written notice.
The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of
4.99
% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time.
The debenture and the shares referenced within the debenture may be assignable in whole or in part to a third party at any time during the term.
The Company valued the beneficial conversion feature (BCF) of the convertible debenture at $
20,635
, the “ceiling” of its intrinsic value. The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and recognize interest expense through its maturity. On the maturity date of the debenture, the lender sold and assigned the debenture to an unrelated third party for the face value of the debenture.
See Note 17.
COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES
regarding dismissal of lawsuit complaint filed by this party against the Company and the original lender.
Because the original lender asserted default against this party, the original lender re-assigned the debenture to another party. See Ref. (12) for
assignment of the debenture as well as accounting treatment of the assignment.
(2) The Company purchased exclusive rights for license of certain intellectual property from an unrelated party.
The parties agreed to a royalty of
2.5
% of net revenues generated from the sale, sub-license or use of the technology or a reasonable negotiated rate based on similar invention.
The debenture is convertible to common shares of the Company at May 27, 2011, along with accrued interest at the option of the lender. Conversion price per share is
30
% discount as determined from the weighted average of the preceding 12 trading days’ closing market price. The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $
53,517
, its intrinsic value.
The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and will recognize interest expense through repayment in full or conversion.
Because there is no assurance of success and the invention is still in design and pre-prototype phase, the Company recorded the initial net value of the debenture, $
71,483
, as research and development expense in during the year ended 2010.
Both parties have agreed to confidentiality regarding the invention during the pre-prototype stage.
In addition, the Company has agreed to provide the licensor with design services, as well as assist in completing the prototype and initial production at the Company’s prevailing wholesale rate for comparable services.
On February 10, 2012, the holder of this debenture entered into an agreement with a third party to sell/assign the $
125,000
principal balance, plus accrued interest.
The purchase will be in installments with transfer/assignment of the debenture upon payment, referred to as “Closings”.
The First Closing was on or about February 15, 2012 for $
7,500
, with that amount assigned/transferred. The Second Closing, occurred 90 days after the first closing for $
11,750
paid/assigned.
All subsequent closing’s will be for $
11,750
and occur in
30
day increments after the Second Closing.
This will continue until the full principal balance of $
125,000
, plus accrued interest has been purchased/assigned.
See Ref. (9) for discussion of new terms on the assigned portions of the debenture.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
|
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
(3) The Company ratified a technology and license agreement with commitment for purchase of inventory related to an agreement signed in 2010, which set pricing for products if minimum quantity purchases were met.
Since the Company did not purchase the minimum quantities, but desired to maintain the technology and licensing rights along with the pricing, it agreed to purchase the 2010 balance shortage in 2011, as well as the 2011 minimum quantities.
The agreement required the Company issue a convertible debenture for $
76,000
, and $
38,000
of restricted common stock.
The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (
30
%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $
32,571
.
The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture and will recognize interest expense through paid in full or converted. The Company repaid $
28,000
of this debenture in 2011.
See Note 17.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
for discussion of litigation involving the technology and license agreement.
(4) In 2011, the Company borrowed $42,500, $37,500, and $37,500, respectively, in exchange for three convertible debentures from a lender.
The Company valued the related beneficial conversion features (BCF) at $42,500, 37,500 and 37,500, respectively.
On February 7, 2012, the lender sold/assigned all rights and interest on the first debenture having net book value of $11,000 plus accrued interest of $3,328.
On March 9, 2012, the lender sold/assigned all rights and interest on the second debenture having a net book value of $24,500, plus $1,448 of accrued interest.
See reference (11) which discusses the terms and conditions surrounding the new debentures issued upon extinguishment of the two originals as well as accounting treatment of the transactions.
During the third quarter of 2012, the lender converted to stock the third convertible debenture with $37,500 principal and $1,500 accrued interest outstanding in full satisfaction of the convertible debenture.
The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
On July 2, 2012, the Company borrowed $78,500 from this same lender in exchange for a convertible debenture maturing on April 5, 2013.
Beginning 180 days after the date of the debenture, lender may convert the note to common shares at a
39
% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the lowest three (3) closing bid prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion. In addition, if the Company grants a lower price for common stock purchase or conversion to anyone else during the term of this agreement, the lender’s conversion price will be adjusted downward to the same.
The lender cannot convert an amount greater than 4.99% of the outstanding common stock at any one time.
The Company may prepay the debenture at any time before maturity at graduated amounts depending on the date of prepayment ranging from 130% to 150% of the debenture balance plus accrued and unpaid interest.
There is a $2,000 per day penalty for not timely delivering shares upon conversion notice.
The Company is also required to maintain a reserve of shares sufficient to cover the lender’s conversion to common stock of the total amount of the debenture.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $35,268.
Accordingly, the $78,500 debenture was discounted by the amount of the BCF and accreted to the convertible debenture through its maturity, and interest was recognized until converted.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the lender converted $78,500 principal plus accrued interest on the convertible debenture in full satisfaction of the debt.
The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
On August 8, 2012, the Company borrowed $42,500 from this same lender in exchange for a convertible debenture maturing on May 10, 2013.
Beginning 180 days after the date of the debenture, lender may convert the note to common shares at a
39
% discount pursuant to the same terms and conditions discussed in preceding paragraph.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $27,172.
Accordingly, the $42,500 debenture was discounted by the amount of the BCF.
The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the lender converted $13,600 principal on the convertible debenture.
The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
|
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
On October 31, 2012, the Company borrowed $78,500 from this same lender in exchange for a convertible debenture maturing on August 2, 2013.
Beginning 180 days after the date of the debenture, lender may convert the note to common shares at a
39
% discount pursuant to the same terms and conditions discussed in two paragraphs preceding this one.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $50,189.
Accordingly, the $78,500 debenture was discounted by the amount of the BCF.
The Company is accreting the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
(5) On March 9, 2011, the Company borrowed $50,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture.
The lender may at any time convert any portion of the debenture to common shares at a
30
% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the previous ten (10) days weighted average closing prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion.
The Company may prepay the debenture plus accrued interest at any time before maturity.
In addition, as further inducement for loaning the Company the funds, the Company granted the lender 50,000 and 100,000 warrants at $.25 and $.35 per share (before restatement for
1,350 for 1split
) , respectively.
As a result, the Company allocated fair market value (“FMV”) to both the BCF and to the warrants, or $34,472, which was recorded as a discount against the debenture.
The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and recognized interest expense until both the debenture and accrued interest were converted to stock in full satisfaction of amounts due, in the first and second quarter of 2012, respectively.
Before discount, the Company determined the FMV of the warrants as $7,500 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
(6) On May 3, 2011, the Company borrowed $300,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture.
The Debenture bears 10% interest per annum. The lender may at any time convert any portion of the debenture to common shares at a
30
% discount of the “Market Price” of the stock based on the average of the previous ten (10) days weighted average closing prices on the date prior to the notice of conversion.
The Company may prepay the debenture plus accrued interest at any time before maturity.
In addition, as further inducement for loaning the Company the funds, the Company granted the lender 300,000 and 600,000 warrants at $.25 and $.35 per share (before restatement for
1-for-1,350
reverse stock split), respectively.
As a result, the Company allocated fair market value (“FMV”) to both the BCF and to the warrants, or $206,832, which was recorded as a discount against the debenture.
The Company accreted the discount to the convertible debenture through maturity and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
Before discount, the Company determined the FMV of the warrants as $45,000 using the Black-Scholes valuation model.
(7) The Company borrowed $10,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture.
The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (
30
%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $4,286.
The Company is accreting
the discount to the convertible debenture and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
(8) The Company converted a note payable and related accrued interest of $39,724 into a convertible debenture. The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (
30
%) discount as determined from the average four (4) highest closing bid prices over the preceding five (5) trading days.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $17,025.
Because the debenture was issued and matured in the third quarter of 2011, the full amount of the discount, $17,025 was accreted and recognized as interest expense during the period.
On February 10, 2012, the lender sold/assigned all rights and interest on the debenture having a net book value of $39,724, plus $1,552 of accrued interest.
See reference (11) which discusses the terms and conditions surrounding the new debenture issued upon extinguishment of the original as well as accounting treatment of the transaction.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
|
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
(9) The Company entered a new debenture agreement upon sale/assignment of the original lender under the debenture as discussed in reference (2) above.
Because the stated terms of the new debenture agreement are significantly different from the original debenture, including analysis of value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment/purchase date, the transaction is treated as extinguishment of the old debenture and recording of the new for accounting purposes. Because the debenture is being assigned/sold in installments, the Company is calculating and recognizing gain or loss on the extinguishment as it occurs.
On February 10, 2012, the new holder (lender) purchased $7,500 of the original $125,000 principal balance, and based on this transaction, the Company recorded a $4,286 loss on extinguishment.
On May 18, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on extinguishment related to this transaction. On July 17, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on extinguishment related to this transaction.
On November 8, 2012, the lender purchased another $11,750, and the Company recorded a $6,714 loss on the extinguishment related to this transaction.
The Company may prepay at any time in an amount equal to 150% of the principal and accrued interest.
The conversion price under the debenture is $.000275 per share, or $.37125 adjusted for
1-for-1,350
reverse stock split, and the lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full.
Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company.
The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time.
The debenture and the shares referenced within the debenture may be assignable in whole or in part to a third party at any time during the term.
As of September 30, 2013, the lender had assigned $5,500 under the debenture to four separate parties, and $23,500 to another party.
See reference (10) and (12), respectively, related to the assignments.
(10) This line is comprised of the assignment of $5,500 of the convertible debenture from reference (9) above with the same stated terms and conditions equally to four separate parties.
Due to the smaller transaction amounts, these four debenture holders have been combined for presentation purposes.
(11) The Company entered into three new debenture agreements upon sale/assignment of the original lenders under the debentures as discussed in references (4) and (8) above.
Because the stated terms of the new debenture agreement and principal amounts were significantly different from the original debenture, including analysis of value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment/purchase date, the transactions are treated as extinguishment of the old debentures and recorded as new for accounting purposes.
As a result of these three transactions, the Company recognized a combined loss on extinguishment of $71,577.
The new debentures were issued with the same following terms and conditions:
The Company may prepay at any time in an amount equal to 150% of the principal and accrued interest.
The conversion price under the debentures is $.000275 per share, or $.37125 adjusted for
1-for-1,350
reverse stock split, and the lender may convert at any time until the debenture plus accrued interest is paid in full.
Various other fees and penalties apply if payments or conversions are not done timely by the Company.
The lender will be limited to maximum conversion of 4.99% of the outstanding Common Stock of the Company at any one time.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the lender converted $3,211 of the debenture with original principal balance of $39,724 to stock.
The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
On January 18, 2013, the lender sold/assigned all rights and interest on one of its three debentures having net book value of $16,000 plus accrued interest of $1,512.
On the same day, the lender sold/assigned all rights and interest on another of its three debentures having a net book value of $56,250, plus $4,825 of accrued interest.
See reference (13) which discusses the terms and conditions surrounding the new debentures issued upon extinguishment of the two originals as well as accounting treatment of the transactions.
The lender still held the third debenture with original principal balance of $39,724 with net book value of $2,743 at September 30, 2013.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
|
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
(12) On April, 19, 2012, the original lender discussed in ref (1) above re-assigned the debenture to another party asserting default against the first assignee. The amount of assignment was the balance remaining per the original lender’s records, or $16,347.
The Company recognized a $3,700 loss on this transaction.
Terms of the assigned debenture are the same as the original debenture as stated in ref (1).
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the new holder converted $16,347 of the debenture principal plus $162 of accrued interest in fully satisfaction.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the lender accepted assignment of $23,500, of a convertible debenture from the lender discussed in (9) above. See reference (2) for terms surrounding the original convertible debenture.
In addition, the Company converted $2,125 of the assignments to stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, plus $202 of accrued interest in full satisfaction of the amount due this lender under the assignments.
The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
(13) On January 18, 2013, the Company entered into three new debenture agreements: one new lending and two upon sale/assignment of two debentures as discussed in reference (11).
Because the stated terms of the new debenture agreements and principal amounts are significantly different from the original debentures that were sold/assigned, including analysis of value of the beneficial conversion feature at the assignment/purchase date, the sale/assignment transactions are treated as extinguishment of the old debentures and recorded as new for accounting purposes.
As a result of the sale/assignment transactions, the Company recognized a combined loss on extinguishment of $
93,826
.
Principal balances on these two new debentures was $
30,500
and $95,000, respectively. The Company is also required to maintain a reserve of shares sufficient to cover the lender’s conversion to common stock of the total amount of the debentures.
The Company borrowed $84,500, the third debenture referred to above with this lender.
The interest rate on the debenture is 10% per annum, and the conversion price is
59
% of the lowest closing bid price per share in the ten trading days prior to the conversion notice.
The lender will not convert an amount that would cause it or any of its affiliates to beneficially own in excess of
4.99
% of the Company.
The Company may prepay the debenture
within 90 days after the effective date at 140% multiplied by outstanding principal and accrued interest.
The Company is also required to maintain a reserve of shares sufficient to cover the lender’s conversion to common stock of the total amount of the debenture.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $58,720, its intrinsic value.
Accordingly, the $84,500 debenture is discounted by the amount of the BCF.
The Company is accreting the discount to the convertible debenture through its maturity and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
Further, the denture agreement provides for post-closing expenses, which the lender has noted is $
1,000
per conversion and approximately one time $
700
in other fees per debenture.
The Company will accrue these fees on each debenture and per conversion.
Any events of default defined in the agreement shall result in 150% of balances due immediately.
The $95,000 and $30,500 debentures contain the same terms and conditions as the $84,500 debenture except there is no prepayment clause and the conversion price is 44% of the lowest closing bid price per share in the ten trading days prior to the conversion notice.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company converted $
30,500
plus $
191
of accrued interest in full satisfaction of the $30,500 debenture, and $22,500 toward the $95,000 debenture. The stock was issued without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
On August 12, 2013, the Company fully settled $
157,446
principal and $
8,794
accrued interest totaling $
166,240
on the two debentures outstanding with this lender for $
170,000
.
All pre-payment penalties were waived and the Company recognized the difference between the $
166,240
and $
170,000
, or $
3,760
, as other expense for the three the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
12.
|
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
(continued)
|
(14) On April 8, 2013, the Company borrowed $20,000 in exchange for a convertible debenture.
The lender at their option may convert all or part of the note plus accrued interest into common stock at a price of thirty percent (40%) discount as determined from the lowest trading price for the 5 trading days prior to the conversion notice.
The Company valued the BCF of the convertible debenture at $13,333 and is accreting the discount to the convertible debenture, and will recognize interest expense until paid in full or converted.
Convertible debentures as of December 31, 2012, are as follows:
|
Origination
Date
|
|
Maturity
Date
|
|
Interest
Rate
|
|
Origination
Principal
Balance
|
|
Origination
Discount
Balance
|
|
Period End
Principal
Balance
|
|
Period End
Discount
Balance
|
|
Period End
Debenture,
Net
Balance
|
|
Ref.
|
|
|
10/4/2010
|
|
4/4/2011
|
|
5%
|
|
$
|
20,635
|
|
$
|
(20,635)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
(1)
|
|
|
11/27/2010
|
|
5/27/2011
|
|
10%
|
|
|
125,000
|
|
|
(53,571)
|
|
|
58,750
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
58,750
|
|
(2)
|
|
|
1/7/2011
|
|
11/11/2011
|
|
5%
|
|
|
76,000
|
|
|
(32,571)
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
48,000
|
|
(3)
|
|
|
2/10/2011
|
|
1/14/2011
|
|
8%
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
(42,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
9/12/2011
|
|
6/14/2012
|
|
8%
|
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
(37,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
3/9/2011
|
|
3/9/2012
|
|
10%
|
|
|
50,000
|
|
|
(34,472)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(5)
|
|
|
5/3/2011
|
|
5/5/2012
|
|
5%
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
(206,832)
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
(6)
|
|
|
8/31/2011
|
|
8/31/2013
|
|
5%
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
(4,286)
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
(1,427)
|
|
|
8,573
|
|
(7)
|
|
|
9/8/2011
|
|
9/20/2011
|
|
10%
|
|
|
39,724
|
|
|
(17,016)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(8)
|
|
|
2/10, 5/18, 7/17, 11/8/2012
|
|
2/10, 5/18, 7/17, 11/8/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
42,750
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(9)
|
|
|
3/14/2012
|
|
2/10/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
5,500
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
472
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
472
|
|
(10)
|
|
|
12/19/2011
|
|
9/21/2012
|
|
8%
|
|
|
37,500
|
|
|
(37,500)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
-
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
2/7/2012
|
|
2/7/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
16,000
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
2/10/2012
|
|
2/10/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
39,724
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
12,643
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
12,643
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
3/9/2012
|
|
3/9/2014
|
|
10%
|
|
|
56,250
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
56,250
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
56,250
|
|
(11)
|
|
|
4/19, 8/17, 11/7/2012
|
|
4/4/2011, 2/10, 4/14/2014
|
|
5%, 10%
|
|
|
39,847
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,125
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
2,125
|
|
(12)
|
|
|
7/2/2012
|
|
4/5/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(35,268)
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(11,754)
|
|
|
66,746
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
8/8/2012
|
|
5/2/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
(27,172)
|
|
|
42,500
|
|
|
(12,856)
|
|
|
29,644
|
|
(4)
|
|
|
10/31/2012
|
|
8/2/2013
|
|
8%
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(50,189)
|
|
|
78,500
|
|
|
(39,036)
|
|
|
39,464
|
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
703,740
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
638,667
|
|
|
|
Reference numbers in right hand column of table entitled Ref. refer to paragraphs above the table.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
13.
|
EQUITY BASED COMPENSATION FOR CONSULTING, LEGAL, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
|
Equity based compensation including bonuses for consulting, legal, and other professional services is presented on the face of the statement of stockholders’ deficit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
More information on the significant components of the amounts presented for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, follows:
Pursuant to a consulting agreement for business advisory services, the Company issued or declared payable for the three months ended September 30, 2012,
6,255
shares of restricted common stock for $
18,000
in services. Pursuant to the same agreement, the Company issued or declared payable for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012,
68,032
and
8,588
, respectively, for $
26,800
and $
46,571
in services, respectively.
The brother of this consultant performed engineering services under the same terms and conditions of the agreement and the Company issued
47
restricted shares and recorded operating expense of $
2,571
for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
The stock conversion price under the agreement is calculated as a weighted average for the month the services were granted at a 30% discount.
Up until the end of the first quarter 2012, operating expense was recorded at invoice value due to nominal trading volume.
However, beginning in the second quarter of 2012, operating expense was recorded based on full weighted average share price of the market for the period in which the services were rendered.
On March 27, 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for financial strategic advice for a term of twelve months from the date of the agreement and may be terminated by either party within 30 days written notice and any monies owed are due upon termination.
As initial fee, the Company paid the consultant $
25,000
in restricted stock, or
37,038
shares, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Further, upon obtaining $
5,000,000
new capital into the Company, the consultant will be due $
500,000
, upon successfully obtaining a second $
500,000
commitment of new capital, $
50,000
will be due to the consultant, upon successfully obtaining a third $
500,000
commitment of new capital, and the same arrangement through eleven additional commitment of new capital.
Amounts due shall be paid in cash and any brokerage commissions, private placement fees or other fees in connection with obtaining the new capital shall be reduced from the fees due the consultant on a dollar per dollar basis.
On May 18, 2012, the Company issued restricted shares for business advisory and strategic services.
The invoice amount was $
3,400
and the number of shares issued, 76, was based on a
30
% discount to market weighted average share price for period services were performed.
However, the Company recorded operating expense at the full market weighted average share price for the period in which services were rendered, or $
4,857
.
On February 2, 2012, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for financial and public relations services.
The term of the agreement is for twelve (12) months and either party may cancel the agreement with 30 days written notice.
Payment was to be monthly beginning in March 2012, in the form of $
10,000
cash, or $
20,000
worth of common stock based on the weighted average of the Company’s stock for the month at a 30% discount.
Payment in cash or stock was at the option of the Company.
In addition, upon signing of the agreement, the Company was to issue
1,852
shares for services previously provided during the first quarter of 2012.
The Company recognized $
29,750
operating expense under this agreement for the first quarter of 2012 and
3,910
shares payable.
Due to the guarantee stock value clause in the Agreement, the Company compared the value at the time the stock was granted with the value at the end of the quarter, and determined there was no need for accrual of additional shares payable to achieve the $20,000 market value to guarantee. After March 31, 2012, this agreement and compensation under this agreement ceased.
Accordingly, no expense related to this agreement was recorded beyond the first quarter of 2012.
On March, 6 2012, the Company converted $
16,200
in design services payable into
445
restricted shares of common stock based on the market value of the stock on the date of conversion.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14.
CONVERSION OF ACCRUED PAYROLL TO STOCK
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company converted $
13,500
and $
40,500
, respectively, of accrued payroll to
209,565
and
297,808
restricted stock, respectively,
for services rendered in 2013 based on the weighted average price per share during the months the services were rendered.
The components of the provision for income tax expense are as follows for the three months ended:
|
|
|
September 30, 2013
|
|
September 30, 2012
|
|
|
Current taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
State
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Current taxes
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Change in deferred taxes
|
|
|
(46,799)
|
|
|
840,909
|
|
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
47,762
|
|
|
(818,060)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income tax expense
|
|
$
|
963
|
|
$
|
22,849
|
|
The components of the provision for income tax expense are as follows for the nine months ended:
|
|
|
September 30, 2013
|
|
September 30, 2012
|
|
|
Current taxes
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
$
|
--
|
|
|
State
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Current taxes
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Change in deferred taxes
|
|
|
(82,091)
|
|
|
667,494
|
|
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
86,381
|
|
|
(631,149)
|
|
|
Provision for income tax expense
|
|
$
|
4,290
|
|
$
|
36,345
|
|
The following is a summary of the significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 2013:
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity based compensation
|
|
$
|
205,903
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
13,260
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization timing differences
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforward
|
|
|
1,183,114
|
|
|
On-line training certificate reserve
|
|
|
823
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
1,403,100
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1,397,305)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance
|
|
|
5,795
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less deferred tax assets – non-current, net of valuation allowance
|
|
|
5,589
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets – current, net of valuation allowance
|
|
$
|
206
|
|
The effective tax rate used for calculation of the deferred taxes as of September 30, 2013 was
34
%.
The Company has established a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $
1,397,305
or
99
%, due to the uncertainty regarding realization, comprised primarily of a
100
% reserve against the net operating carryforward,
100
% reserve against the allowance for doubtful accounts, and
97
% reserve against the deferred tax assets attributable to the equity based compensation.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15
.
INCOME TAXES
(continued)
The significant differences between the statutory tax rate and the effective tax rates for the Company for the three months ended are as follows:
|
|
September 30, 2013
|
|
|
September 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
Statutory tax rate
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) in rates resulting from:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforward or carryback
|
|
(13)
|
%
|
|
|
62
|
%
|
|
|
Equity based compensation and loss
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
|
(4)
|
%
|
|
|
Book/tax depreciation and amortization differences
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
10
|
%
|
|
|
(55)
|
%
|
|
|
Other
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
Effective tax rate
|
|
--
|
%
|
|
|
3
|
%
|
|
The following is a summary of the significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012:
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity based compensation
|
|
$
|
236,145
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
12,240
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization timing differences
|
|
|
--
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforward
|
|
|
1,071,409
|
|
|
On-line training certificate reserve
|
|
|
1,215
|
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
1,321,009
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(1,310,924)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance
|
|
|
10,085
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less deferred tax assets – non-current, net of valuation allowance
|
|
|
9,781
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets – current, net of valuation allowance
|
|
$
|
304
|
|
The effective tax rate used for calculation of the deferred taxes as of December 31, 2012 was
34
%.
The Company
established a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $
1,310,924
, or
99
%, due to the uncertainty regarding realization, comprised primarily of a
100
% reserve against the net operating carryforward,
100
% reserve against the allowance for doubtful accounts, and
95
% reserve against the deferred tax assets attributable to the equity based compensation.
|
|
16.
|
AUTHORIZATION OF PREFERRED STOCK
|
|
|
During the second quarter of 2010, the holder of the majority of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock approved an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation authorizing the issuance of
10,000,000
shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock as authorized has such voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights as may be determined by our Board of Directors of the Company from time to time in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. Before modification, the existing Articles of Incorporation did not authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock. The Company authorized the preferred stock for the purpose of added flexibility in seeking capital and potential acquisition targets. The amendment authorizing the issuance of shares of preferred stock grants the Board authority, without further action by our stockholders, to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series and to designate certain rights, preferences and restrictions of each series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the common stock. As of September 30, 2013, the
425,000
shares of preferred stock are owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The preferred shares have
250 to 1
voting rights over the common stock, and are convertible into
31,481
shares of common stock.
|
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
17.
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
|
On June 28, 2013 the Company received notice of claim for damages in excess of $
15,000
claiming personal injury due to product defect.
The Company believes the case is without merit and will aggressively defend.
The claim is being handled by the Company’s product liability insurance carrier.
In the less than probable chance that any liability will be assigned the Company, insurance coverage is deemed adequate to address.
On January 12, 2013, the Company received notice of claim for damages in excess of $
15,000
claiming personal injury due to product defect.
The Company believes the case is without merit and will aggressively defend.
The claim is being handled by the Company’s product liability insurance carrier.
In the less than probable chance that any liability is assigned
the Company, insurance coverage is deemed adequate to address.
On December 18, 2012, Undersea Breathing Systems, Inc. (“UBS”) filed an amended complaint against the Company compelling purchase of Medal Model No. 4241 membranes or equivalent pursuant to pricing agreement in 2011. UBS is the holder of the convertible debenture referenced in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Ref (3).
Under the complaint, UBS asserts the Company was to purchase no less than 24 membranes from the company per year for $
2,000
and $
1,000
, cash and Company stock, respectively, per membrane.
The Company took delivery, paid cash, and issued stock for 14 Medal Model No 4241 membranes pursuant to the stated pricing in 2011, plus issued an additional $
24,000
stock toward future purchases of 24 membranes.
However, the Company has not purchased or taken delivery of additional membranes.
At the same time the stock was issued the Company granted UBS a convertible debenture of $
76,000
and reduced its balance to $
48,000
when the Company paid $
28,000
cash and took delivery of the 14 membranes.
Therefore, UBS currently has $
24,000
worth of stock and a $
48,000
convertible debenture for which the Company took no membrane deliveries.
If judgment or settlement were to go in favor of UBS, there would be no financial impact to the statement of operations or net impact on financial position.
This is because there would be corresponding decreases in amounts to convertible debenture, prepaid inventory, cash, and increase in inventory, all netting to zero.
In addition any future compelled purchases would result in a decrease in cash with corresponding increase in inventory.
As a result, no accrual is warranted, and the Company will await legal advisement and decision on the matter.
On or about May 3, 2012, the Company received notice of filing of an action for breach of contract, conspiracy to commit securities fraud and injunctive relief against the Company and the first party named in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
Ref (1). The Plaintiff, Eventus Capital, Inc., is the second party referenced in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES,
Ref (1) who purchased the original debenture from the first party.
The net book value, excluding interest, on the debenture as of December 31, 2012 was approximately $
12,700
.
The amount named in the original lawsuit was “damages in excess of $
15,000
”, plus other fees.
On July 16, 2012, the Palm Beach County Court issued an Order on the Company’s Motion to dismiss this complaint. The motion was granted without prejudice to allow the plaintiff 15 days to file an amended complaint with substantiating documentation.
The plaintiff amended its complaint as required, asserted it incurred a loss of $
735,616
in damages.
The other Defendant in the action has asserted counter and third party claims against the plaintiff.
Per the opinion of the Company’s legal counsel, the plaintiff has failed to establish any legal or factual basis for claim, and judgment or settlement against the Company is not probable.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
17.
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(continued)
|
On or about April 27, 2012, the Company received a default notice from Branch Banking Trust (“BBT”) under its Forbearance Agreement on the mortgage underlying the Company’s real estate. The Company subsequently
received judgment of foreclosure, as the 17th Judicial Circuit of the Circuit Court of Broward County awarded BBT a final judgment in the amount of $
1,123,269
. On August 16, 2012 the Company’s real estate foreclosed upon was sold through a court ordered auction.
At the foreclosure sale, the lender was highest bidder with a bid of $
1,300
.
On December 14, 2012, the lender served the Company with Notice of Final Judgment of Foreclosure.
Per the Notice, the lender seeks Final Judgment including post-judgment interest and costs through date of sale of $
1,127,643
plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
The lender asserts the fair market value of the property on the date of sale was $
1,030,000
and is seeking final judgment against the Company for the shortfall between the Final Judgment amount and the fair market value of the property, or approximately $
100,000
plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
Until the entire final judgment amount is satisfied, there can be no assurance that BBT will not take possession of certain of the Company’s assets to satisfy the judgment.
See Note 25.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
for Final Judgment approved by the Court.
On November 1, 2012, the Company entered into a one year lease on the real estate foreclosed upon, which the Company continues to occupy as it manufacturing facility and headquarters.
The terms of the lease are base rent of $
3,750
plus sales tax, and either party can cancel the lease with
90
days written notice.
|
|
18.
|
JOINT VENTURE EQUITY EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
|
On November 7, 2011, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Equity Exchange Agreement (“Agreement”) with Pompano Dive Center, LLC. (“PDC”).
PDC owns a retail store, several dive boats, and has a classroom for training divers.
Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company will provide PDC with an assortment of Brownie’s Third Lung products on consignment, and PDC will act as a training and demonstration site for Brownie’s Third Lung products.
Beginning in 2012, both parties ceased operating under the consignment inventory arrangement.
Inventory not sold was returned and inventory was purchased for sale.
See Note: 7
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
-
Net revenues and accounts receivable – related parties
for further information on sales to PDC for the period ended September 30, 2013, and related Accounts Receivable balance.
Terms of sale to PDC are no more favorable than those granted other dealers of the Company’s products.
In addition, the Agreement provides for a non-binding letter of intent for the possible acquisition of PDC in exchange for BWMG’s stock for the yet to be agreed upon value of PDC.
In anticipation of a possible purchase, the Agreement provides BWMG with a
33
% interest in PDC.
As part of the transaction, BWMG issued
3,394
restricted shares of its common stock with fair market value on the date of the transaction of $
24,740
to PDC, reflected in other assets in the long-term portion of the Company’s balance sheet.
If BWMG purchases PDC, the stock issued by BWMG will be credited to the purchase price.
Further, PDC is required to remit no later than 45 days from the end of each quarter, a
33
% share in pre-tax net profits.
At least
50
% of the total pre-tax profits are required for distribution under the Agreement, and BWMG is not required to share in losses.
If PDC decides to sell any inventory provided by the Company, the purchase price will be the same as that offered to other Dealers of the Company’s products.
If this Agreement is terminated by either party and/or a written purchase and sales agreement is not entered into by the parties, then the parties’ respective interests in each other’s business will revert back to the original party.
Accordingly, if this should happen, PDC will relinquish the interest acquired in BWMG through this Agreement and BWMG will do the same.
All property at PDC owned by BWMG would be returned to BWMG at that time as well.
Because the joint venture is cancellable at any time by either party with return of respective interest transferred to each as per the joint venture agreement, possible acquisition of PDC is in the form of a non-binding letter of intent, each entities assets and liabilities remain their own, BWMG will not share in any of PDC losses or additional expenses unless otherwise approved, and the management and operation of PDC remains with PDC, the Company accounted for the investment in PDC under the Cost basis.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, PDC reported pre-tax net losses.
Therefore, there was no profit sharing due the Company under the agreement.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
19.
CHANGE IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Effective July 15, 2013, the Company effectuated a reverse split of all outstanding shares of Common Stock by a factor of one-for-one thousand three hundred fifty (1 -for- 1,350).
Fractional shares were rounded up to the nearest whole share.
The reverse split became effective as of July 15, 2013.
In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commissions’ Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 4C, when a change in capital structure occurs after the period reporting date, but before release of the financial statements the Company must apply retroactive treatment to the financial statements to reflect the change.
Accordingly, the Company restated the financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, to reflect the change in the number of shares, as well as at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
Effective February 22, 2012, also with retroactive restatement, the Company increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from
250,000,000
to
5,000,000,000
, and decreased the par value per share of Common Stock from $
.001
to $
.0001
.
|
|
20.
|
EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
|
On August 22, 2007, the Company adopted an Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).
Under the Plan, Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Directors, and Consultants in the form of Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options.
Stock Purchase Rights, time vested and/performance invested Restricted Stock, and Stock Appreciation Rights and Unrestricted Shares may also be granted under the Plan.
The initial maximum number of shares that may be issued under the Plan shall be
297
shares, and no more than
15
Shares of Common Stock may be granted to any one Participant with respect to Options, Stock Purchase Rights and Stock Appreciation Rights during any one calendar year period.
Common Stock to be issued under the Plan may be either authorized and unissued or shares held in treasury by the Company.
The term of the Plan shall be
ten
years.
The Board of Directors may amend, alter, suspend, or terminate the Plan at any time.
All
297
options were issued under the plan prior to January 1, 2010, and to-date all remain outstanding.
|
|
21.
|
EQUITY BASED INCENTIVE/RETENTION BONUSES
|
On November 2, 2012, the Board of Directors consented to grant equity based bonuses to certain key employees and consultants as an incentive to retain their services. Stock incentive bonuses will vest, and be paid out on May 2, 2013, contingent upon continued employment or service. The stock bonus price per share was calculated based on last closing price as reported on per the OTCBB prior to the grant date for a total of $
75,100
. Shares were set aside and reserved for this transaction. As disclosed in Note 7.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
, $
45,000
of the $75,100 bonuses was awarded to the Chief Executive Officer. The Company accrued operating expense ratably from the time of the awards through May 2, 2013, when vested.
|
|
22.
|
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
|
On April 10, 2012, the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Precision Paddleboards, Inc. The agreement provides for
12
month exclusivity granted for $
24,000
in one year restricted stock, or
494
shares.
Price per share was calculated as the weighted average per share for 30 days preceding the agreement or $
.036
per share.
The Company will recognize the operating expense ratably over the twelve month vesting term with corresponding entry to shares payable.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized $
0
and $
6,667
operating expense under the agreement.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized $
6,000
, and $
11,333
operating expense under the agreement.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
23.
|
INTEREST EXPENSE AND OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME), NET
|
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, non-related party interest expense of $
55,532
is comprised of $
55,239
interest on convertible debentures, and $
293
interest on notes payable.
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, non-related party interest expense of $
25,086
is comprised of $
46,230
interest on convertible debentures net $
19,546
accrued interest written off and reclassified to other expense as part of foreclosure liability, and net $
1,598
accrued interest written off on restructured note payable due vendor.
See
Note 11.
NOTES PAYABLE
and Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
for more information on note payable due vender and
the convertible debentures, respectively.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, $
68,110
other income, net is comprised primarily of approximately $
56,000
in sales commission, approximately $
7,000
adjustment downward of foreclosure liability resulting from Final Judgment (See Note 25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS), approximately $
3,200
recovery of security deposit written off in prior period, approximately $
5,700
individually insignificant, net other income transactions, and partially offset by approximately $
4,000
loss on extinguishment of debentures [See Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
, ref. (13)].
For the three months ended September 30, 2012, $
287,639
other expense, net is primarily comprised of approximately $
307,000
loss on foreclosure of real estate, approximately $
13,000
loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures, and partially offset by approximately $
19,000
in royalty income, and $
13,000
individually insignificant, net other income transactions.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, non-related party interest expense of $
180,582
is comprised of approximately $
178,000
interest on convertible debentures, and approximately $
3,000
interest on notes payable and other interest.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, non-related party interest expense of $
210,615
is comprised of approximately $
185,000
interest on convertible debentures, and $
26,000
interest on notes payable.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, $
96,734
other income, net is comprised primarily of $
106,000
in sales commissions, approximately $
22,000
royalty income on licensed patents, $
47,500
return and retirement of year end 2012 stock bonuses granted to certain consultants, approximately $7,000 adjustment downward of foreclosure liability resulting from Final Judgment (See Note 25. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS) patented, approximately $
12,000
other income, net of individually insignificant items, and partially offset by approximately $
98,000
loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, $
288,617
other expense, net is primarily comprised of approximately $
307,000
loss on foreclosure of real estate, approximately $
93,000
loss on extinguishment of convertible debentures, $
34,730
write-off as obsolete or down to fair market value some of the merchandise acquired in asset purchase discussed in Note 8.
ASSET PURCHASE
, and partially offset by $
95,054
gain on forgiveness of legal accrual, approximately $
19,000
in royalty income, and approximately $
32,000
individually insignificant, net other income transactions.
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SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
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On April 9, 2013, the Company entered into a security purchase agreement for $
5,000,000
.
Funding under the agreement is subject to certain conditions prior to closing and registration statement on Form S-1.
Under the agreement, a purchase commitment fee of
5
% of the commitment amount, or $
250,000
, is payable in three tranches of restricted shares of common stock.
The first tranche representing
50
%, or $
125,000
, of the commitment fee was payable upon execution of the security purchase agreement.
The second tranche of
25
%, or $
75,000
, is payable 90 days after issuance of the first tranche. The third tranche of
25
%, or $
75,000
, is payable 90 days after issuance of the second tranche. Per the agreement, at no time shall the investor be issued shares of common stock in excess of
9.99
% ownership of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.
Upon successful registration on Form S-1 by the Company, the investor will purchase $5,000,000 in stock from the Company in accordance with terms and conditions of the agreement.
Purchase price per the agreement is
85%
of market price calculated using the volume weighted average stock price for five consecutive trading days after the Company provides advance notice of purchase request.
Advance notices cannot be delivered sooner than ten trading days apart, and at no time my advances result in the investor beneficially owning in excess of 9.99% outstanding shares of common stock of the Company.
BROWNIE’S MARINE GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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24.
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SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
(continued)
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On July 16, 2013, the Company issued
462,963
shares of restricted common stock representing 50%, or $
125,000
, of the commitment fee.
The Company advised the party to the agreement that issuance of the shares violated terms of the agreement in that the number of shares exceeded 9.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company rendering the party an affiliate.
The Investor has not returned any of the shares, is now classified as an affiliate and violates the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement.
As such, the $
125,000
security purchase commitment fee that was capitalized in second quarter, that the Company began amortizing over the life of the agreement was fully amortized in the third quarter.
Therefore, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, amortization expense was $
116,320
, and $
125,000
, respectively.
On
October 30, 2013
, the Company signed a secured promissory note, with Mikkel Pitzner, the non-employee BOD, for $
85,000
.
Per the terms and conditions of the loan, Mr. Pitzner was granted a security interest up to $
200,000
in and to all of the Company’s right, title and interest in its fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and all documents including its books, records, and files.
The security was granted junior to BBT until such time the Company settles the deficiency judgment held by the BBT, Senior Creditor, as discussed in the next paragraph. In addition, the terms of the agreement state the Company will use its best efforts to settle the BBT Judgment and terminate all Uniform Commercial Code filings in favor of the Senior Creditor within 10 business days of the date of the agreement.
Terms of the repayment of the loan are $8,585.47 monthly principal and interest payments at
21.21
% interest per annum for a term of twelve months beginning thirty days from the date of the note.
As further inducement to make the loan, Mr. Pitzner was granted an option to purchase
1,802,565
shares of the Company’s common stock for $
.01
per share.
The option is exercisable immediately and will continue for a period ending two years from the agreement date with an option for cashless exercise based on a formula within the agreement.
The closing price per share of the Company’s stock closing on the OTCBB on the date of the agreement was $.025 per share.
As a result of the option granted, the Company recorded approximately $
45,000
stock option expense using the Black-Scholes valuation model on date of the agreement.
On October 14, 2013, BBT, the lender that foreclosed on the Company’s real estate brought before the court a Motion for Deficiency Final Judgment (the “Motion”) against Trebor Industries, Inc., fully owned subsidiary of the Company, and Robert M. Carmichael, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and received a final judgment of $
103,026
, plus interest.
As part of the Motion, a Fact Information sheet was to be provided the defendants for completion including all required attachments within forty-five days of delivery from plaintiff, unless the Final Judgment is satisfied or post-judgment discovery is stayed.
Conversions of debentures to common stock occurred subsequent to September 30, 2013.
The stock was issued upon partial conversion of a convertible note without restrictive legend pursuant to Rule 144, as the holder acquired convertible note issued by the Company more than six months prior to the date of conversion and did not pay any additional consideration for the shares.
Conversions were as follows (ref. number corresponds to lender reference number in Note 12.
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
):
Ref (4) lender
–
On November 15, 2013, the lender converted $
2,000
of its debenture to
149,254
shares.
On October 14, 2013, the lender converted $
2,200
of its debenture to
146,667
shares.
On October 21, 2013, the lender converted $
2,700
of its debenture to
144,385
shares.
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Introductory Statements
Information included or incorporated by reference in this filing may contain forward-looking statements.
This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.
This filing contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales and profitability, (b) our Company’s growth strategies, (c) our Company’s future financing plans and (d) our Company’s anticipated needs for working capital.
These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business,” as well as in this prospectus generally.
Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” and matters described in this filing generally.
In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur.
Overview
Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (referred to herein as “BWMG”,“the Company”, “we” or “Brownie’s”), does business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Trebor Industries, Inc., d/b/a Brownie’s Third Lung, a Florida corporation.
The Company designs, tests, manufactures and distributes recreational hookah diving, yacht based scuba air compressor and nitrox generation systems, and scuba and water safety products.
BWMG sells its products both on a wholesale and retail basis, and does so from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Company’s common stock is quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol “BWMG”. The Company’s website is
www.browniesmarinegroup.com
.
Mr. Carmichael has operated Trebor as its President since 1986.
Since April 16, 2004, Mr. Carmichael has served as President, Principal Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
From March 23, 2004 to April 26, 2004, Mr. Carmichael served as the Company’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer.
He is the holder or co-holder of some patents that are used by Trebor and several other large original equipment manufacturers in the diving industry. Mr. Carmichael is also the holder of trademarks and tradenames used by the Company.
The Company’s diving and marine based products are generally marketed under the
Brownie’s Third Lung, Brownie’s Tankfill
, and
Brownie’s Public Safety
trade names.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013, as Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net revenues
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had net revenues of $891,372 as compared to net revenues of $990,388 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $99,016, or 10.00%.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, sales decreased in each category except public safety and other products and services, which experienced a small increase.
Tankfill system and related sales decreased approximately $42,000; hookah system and related sales decreased approximately $60,000; scuba and related sales decreased by approximately $8,000; and sales of public safety and other products and services increased approximately $11,000.
The Company attributes the overall decline in sales primarily to one larger sale to a customer in the third quarter of 2012, without comparable sale in the third quarter of 2013, and unpredictable consumer spending patterns as economic uncertainty continues.
In addition, dealers, which are predominantly small businesses, are managing their funds more strictly to allow for increasing prices such as insurance, fuel costs, taxes, etc., and are becoming less likely to purchase items for stock unless deep discounts are offered.
Instead, dealers are more likely to purchase from the Company based on real time orders placed by their customers.
The Company is currently analyzing the situation closely to determine how best to address to improve overall sales going forward.
Cost of net revenues
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had cost of net revenues of $584,808 as compared with cost of net revenues of $601,568 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $16,760, or 2.79%.
Cost of net revenues decreased by $16,760 primarily attributable to approximately $13,000 decrease in subcontract labor, approximately $9,000 decrease in freight costs, and approximately $6,000 decrease in direct payroll costs, which was partially offset by approximately $10,000 in increase in material costs primarily due to 5% increase in material costs as a percentage of net revenues.
The decreases noted are primarily attributable to increased focus on just-in-time inventory production and overall decrease in sales.
The increase in materials costs for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, is primarily due to overall increase in material costs during the period compared to prior period, most especially for tankfill and related systems, and variable speed hookah systems.
Gross profit.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had a gross profit of $306,564 as compared to gross profit of $388,820 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $82,256, or 21.16%.
The decrease in gross profit is primarily attributable to decrease in net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to same period in 2012.
Operating expenses
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had operating expenses of $428,962 as compared to operating expenses of $483,735 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $54,773, or 11.32%.
The $54,773 decrease is comprised of $65,193 decrease in selling, general and administrative, partially offset by $10,420 increase in research and development costs as compared to the same period in 2012.
The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs of $65,193 is primarily attributable to decrease in Chief Executive Officer’s compensation of approximately $160,000 (non-cash), partially offset by approximately $100,000 increase in amortization of security purchase commitment fee.
The $160,000 (non-cash) decrease in Chief Executive Officers salary for the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012 is primarily due to $125,001 amortization of prepaid equity based compensation in the third quarter of 2012, which was fully amortized before the third quarter of 2013, and approximately $35,000 in equity based bonus recorded in the third quarter of 2012 without comparable transaction in the same period in 2013.
The approximate $100,000 increase in amortization of security purchase commitment fee is attributable to fully amortizing remaining balance of the $125,000 recorded in second quarter of 2013, as a result of party to agreement becoming an affiliate during the third quarter of 2013, in default of the agreement.
There was no comparable transaction during the same period in 2012.
The $10,420 increase in research and development costs for the third quarter of 2013, as compared to the third quarter of 2012, is due to higher allocation of payroll expense to research and development for the period.
Other (income) expense, net
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had other income, net of $12,575 as compared to other expense, net of $314,134 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $326,709 other income, net, or 104.00%.
This account is comprised of other (income) expense, net, and interest expense.
Other (income) expense, net, increased by $355,749 income, net for the period and is comprised of transactions that are generally of a non-recurring nature; interest expense increased by $29,040 for the period.
The $355,709 increase in other income, net is primarily attributable to transactions which occurred in either the third quarter of 2013 or 2012, without comparable transactions in both periods, including approximately $307,000 loss on foreclosure of real estate in third quarter of 2012, approximately $56,000 in sales commissions income in the third quarter of 2013, which was partially offset by $19,000 in royalty income in the third quarter of 2012.
The $29,040 increase in interest expense for the third quarter of 2013 as compared to the third quarter of 2012, is primarily due to approximately $20,000 accrued interest written off and reclassified to foreclosure liability in the third quarter of 2012, with no comparable transaction during 2013, and approximately $9,000 increase in interest expense primarily on new convertible debentures and full accretion of discount on debenture extinguished during the third quarter of 2013.
Provision for income tax expense
.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had a provision for income tax expense of $963 as compared to a provision for income tax expense of $22,849 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $21,886, or 95.79%.
The decrease in provision for income tax expense is primarily a result of adjustment to valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets attributable to realization of the net operating loss carryforward during the third quarter of 2012, without comparable adjustment to the third quarter of 2013.
Net loss.
For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we had net loss of $110,786 as compared to net loss of $431,898 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $321,112, or 74.37%.
The $321,112 decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to $326,709 increase in other income (expense), net; $54,773 decrease in operating expenses; $21,886 decrease in tax benefit; and partially offset by $82,256 decrease in gross profit.
Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013, as Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Net revenues
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had net revenues of $2,072,670 as compared to net revenues of $2,349,004 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $276,334, or 11.76%.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, sales decreased in each product category except public safety and other products and services, which experienced a slight increase.
Tankfill system and related sales decreased approximately $107,000; hookah system and related sales decreased approximately $156,000; scuba and related sales decreased by approximately $14,000; and sales of public safety other products and services increased by approximately $2,000.
Dealer sales in general have been down, and some dealers that stocked up heavily during the first half of 2012, scaled back during 2013.
The Company attributes the overall decline in sales to unpredictable consumer spending patterns as economic uncertainty continues. In addition, dealers, which are predominantly small businesses, are managing their funds more strictly to allow for increasing prices such as insurance, fuel costs, taxes, etc. so are becoming less likely to purchase items for stock unless deep discounts are offered.
Instead, dealers are more likely to purchase from the Company based on real time orders placed by their customers.
The Company is currently analyzing the situation closely to determine how best to address to improve overall sales going forward.
Cost of net revenues
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had cost of net revenues of $1,504,168 as compared with cost of net revenues of $1,563,411 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $59,243, or 3.79%.
Material costs decreased approximately $88,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, primarily due to decrease in net revenues for the period with material cost as a percentage of net revenues remaining fairly constant.
Partially offsetting the decrease in material costs for the period was approximately $23,000 increase in direct labor; $38,000 increase in overhead costs; and partially offset by decrease of approximately $17,000 in freight expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to the same period in 2012.
Direct labor increase is due primarily attributable to production of sewn product in-house during 2013 versus bulk purchases from outside vendors in 2012, with decrease in freight expense partially due to that in-house production.
Increase in overhead is due to increase in allocable expenses from sales, general and administrative costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Gross profit.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had a gross profit of $568,502 as compared to gross profit of $785,593 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $217,091, or 27.63%.
The decrease in gross profit is primarily attributable to decrease in net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to same period in 2012.
Operating expenses
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had operating expenses of $1,356,342 as compared to operating expenses of $1,419,074 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $62,732, or 4.42%.
The $62,732 decrease is comprised of $79,043 decrease in selling, general and administrative, partially offset by $16,311 increase in research and development costs as compared to the same period in 2012.
The decrease in selling, general and administrative costs of $79,043, is primarily attributable to decrease in Chief Executive Officer’s compensation of approximately $132,000 (non-cash); approximately $53,000 decrease in dive store rent and expense; and partially offset by approximately $110,000 increase in amortization and depreciation expense.
The $132,000 (non-cash) decrease in Chief Executive Officers salary for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, is primarily due to $237,509 less amortization of prepaid equity based compensation during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012, due to full amortization of
prepaid equity based compensation at beginning of the second quarter of 2013,
and partially offset by approximately $101,000 of additional equity based compensation and bonuses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012. The approximate $53,000 decrease in dive store rent and expense is due to closing of the dive store during the second quarter of 2013.
The approximate $110,000 increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the period is attributable to $125,000 amortization of security purchase commitment fee paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 without a comparable transaction in 2012, and partially offset by less depreciation due to full depreciation of assets during the period.
The $16,311 increase in research and development costs for the nine months ended September 20, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012, is due to higher allocation of payroll expense to research and development for the period.
Other expense, net
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had other expense, net of $84,779 as compared to $504,550 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $419,771, or 83.20%.
This account is comprised of other (income) expense, net,
and interest expense.
Other (income) expense, net, increased by $385,351 income, and is comprised of transactions that are generally of a non-recurring nature; interest expense decreased by $34,420 for the period.
The $385,531 increase in other income, net is primarily attributable to transactions which occurred in either the nine months ended September 30, 2013 or 2012, without comparable transactions in both periods, including approximately $307,000 loss on foreclosure during the nine months ended September 30, 2012; approximately $106,000 in sales commissions income during the nine months ended of 2013, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013; $47,500 return of and retirement of year end 2012 stock bonuses granted to certain consultants during the nine months ended September 30, 2013; write off of as obsolete and/or write down to fair market value approximately $35,000 in merchandise acquired in dive store asset purchase during nine months ended September 30, 2012; and partially offset by $95,054 gain on forgiveness of legal accrual during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
The $34,420 decrease in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period of 2012, is primarily due to interest on mortgage of real estate for the first half of 2012 before foreclosure during the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, without comparable transaction during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Provision for income tax expense
.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had a provision for income tax expense of $4,290 as compared to $36,345 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease in provision for income tax expense of $32,055, or 88.20%.
The decrease in provision for income tax expense is primarily a result of adjustment to valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets attributable to realization of the net operating loss carryforward, which occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, without comparable adjustment during the same period in 2013.
Net loss.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we had net loss of $876,909 as compared to net loss of $1,174,376 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease in net loss of $297,467, or 25.33%.
The $297,467 decrease in net loss is primarily attributable to $419,771 decrease in other expense, net; $62,732 decrease in operating expenses; $32,055 decrease in provision for income taxes; and partially offset by $217,091 decrease in gross profit.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had cash and current assets (primarily consisting of inventory) of $1,063,034 and current liabilities of $1,860,282, or a current ratio of .57 to 1.
This represents a working capital deficit of $797,248.
As of December 31, 2012, the Company had cash and current assets of $894,573 and current liabilities of $1,770,503, or a current ratio of .51 to 1.
As of December 31, 2011, the Company had cash and current assets of $796,051 and current liabilities of $2,698,631 or a current ratio of .30 to 1.
The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business for the twelve-month period following the date of these financial statements.
We have incurred losses since 2009, and expect to have losses through 2013.
We have had a working capital deficit since 2009.
The Company defaulted on the first mortgage on its executive offices and production facilities. The Company was notified of default under the forbearance agreement on or around April 27, 2012, and the real estate was foreclosed upon and purchased at auction by lender on August 16, 2012.
The Company is behind on payments due for payroll taxes and withholding, matured convertible debentures, related party notes payable, accrued liabilities and interest –related parties, and certain vendor payables.
The Company is handling delinquencies on a case by case basis.
However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue.
During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company formed a joint venture with one dive entity, and in the first quarter of 2012, purchased the assets of another, with assumption of their retail location lease.
The Company accomplished both transactions predominantly through issuance of restricted common stock in BWMG. The Company believed these transactions would help generate sufficient working capital in the future. However, to-date neither generated profit or cash-flow.
Effective May 31, 2013, the Company closed and ceased operations at its retail facility.
The Company is still involved in the joint venture.
As a result, the Company does not expect that existing cash flow will be sufficient to fund presently anticipated operations beyond the fourth quarter of 2013.
This raises substantial doubt about BWMG’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company will need to raise additional funds and is currently exploring alternative sources of financing.
We have issued a number of convertible debentures as an interim measure to finance our working capital needs.
We have historically paid for many legal and consulting services with restricted stock to maximize working capital.
We intend to continue this practice in the future when possible. We have implemented some cost saving measures and will continue to explore more to reduce operating expenses.
If we fail to raise additional funds when needed, or do not have sufficient cash flows from sales, we may be required to scale back or cease operations, liquidate our assets and possibly seek bankruptcy protection. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Certain Business Risks
The Company is subject to various risks, which may materially harm its business, financial condition and results of operations.
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this filing before deciding to purchase the Company’s common stock.
These are not the only risks and uncertainties that the Company faces.
If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, the Company’s business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed.
In that case, the trading price of the Company’s common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.
Our ability to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt absent obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing and achieving sufficient sales levels.
We incurred net losses of approximately $877,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, $2.01 million in 2012, and $3.78 million in 2011. We anticipate these losses will continue for the foreseeable future. Additionally, the Company has negative cash flows from operations, negative working capital, is behind on payments due for payroll taxes and withholding, matured convertible debentures, related party notes payable, accrued liabilities and interest –related parties, a note payable due an unrelated party, and certain vendor payables.
The Company is working out all matters of delinquency on a case by case basis.
However, there can be no assurance that cooperation the Company has received thus far will continue.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company’s real estate was foreclosed upon, and the Company now operates under a short-term lease of the property.
This raises a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our continued existence is dependent upon generating working capital and obtaining adequate new debt or equity financing. Because of our continuing losses, we may not have working capital to permit us to remain in business through the end of the year, without improvements in our cash flow from operations or new financing. Working capital limitations continue to impinge on our day-to-day operations, thus contributing to continued operating losses.
The Company defaulted under its Forbearance Agreement on the mortgage underlying the Company’s real estate and assets, the real estate was sold, and other assets may be at risk.
On or about April 27, 2012, the Company received a default notice from Branch Banking and Trust (BBT) under its Forbearance Agreement on the mortgage underlying the Company’s real estate. BBT subsequently received judgment of foreclosure, as the 17th Judicial Circuit of the Circuit Court of Broward County awarded BBT a final judgment in the amount of $1,123,269.
On August 16, 2012 the Company’s real estate foreclosed upon was sold through a court ordered auction.
At the foreclosure sale, the lender was highest bidder with a bid of $1,300.
On July 17, 2012, the Court entered a Final Judgment of Foreclosure against the Company for $1,123,269, plus post-judgment interest.
On December 14, 2012, the lender served the Company with Notice of Final Judgment of Foreclosure seeking Final Judgment including post-judgment interest and costs through date of sale of $1,127,643 plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
The lender asserted the fair market value of the property on the date of sale was $1,030,000 and was seeking final judgment against the Company for the shortfall amount between the Final Judgment amount and the fair market value of the property, or approximately $100,000 plus post-judgment interest and related expenses.
Accordingly, the Company recorded a foreclosure liability of $110,000 to cover the shortfall plus post-judgment expenses.
On October 14, 2013, the court approved a Motion for Deficiency Final Judgment for BBT in the amount of $103,026, plus accrued interest.
Accordingly, the Company adjusted its foreclosure liability downward from $110,000 to $103,026 during the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.
The optional conversion features of a series of convertible debentures issued by the Company could require the Company to issue a substantial number of shares of common stock, which will cause dilution to the Company’s stockholders and a potentially negative effect on our stock price.
Since October 4, 2010 the Company has issued convertible debentures to several lenders and other third parties. At September 30, 2013 the outstanding principal balance of these debentures was approximately $547,365. The debentures convert under various conversion formulas, all of which are at a significant discount to market price of our common stock.
The conversion of any of the debentures will result in the issuance of a significant number of shares of our common stock which will cause dilution to our existing shareholders. Furthermore, the conversion at a significant discount to the market price of our common stock may have a negative effect on our stock price.
Our Common Stock May Be Affected By Limited Trading Volume and May Fluctuate Significantly
Our common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
There is a limited public market for our common stock and there can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will develop. As a result, this could adversely affect our shareholders’ ability to sell our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all.
Thinly traded common stock can be more volatile than common stock traded in an active public market.
Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance.
In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.
On
March 14, 2013, the Company received notice from The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) that they had imposed a restriction on physical deposit and Deposit/Withdrawal at Custodian (“DWAC”) electronic deposit transactions, referred to as a “Deposit Chill”.
The Company filed an “objection” and engaged independent Counsel to provide legal opinion that all shares deposited were tradable without restriction under the Securities Act of 1933.
The action was successful, and on June 26, 2013, DTC advised
the Company that it had lifted the Deposit Chill.
Our Common Stock Is Deemed To Be “Penny Stock,” Which May Make It More Difficult For Investors to Sell Their Shares Due To Suitability Requirements
Our common stock is deemed to be “penny stock” as that term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). Our common stock is covered by an SEC rule that imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors, which are generally institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse.
Broker/dealers dealing in penny stocks are required to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks.
Moreover, broker/dealers are required to determine whether an investment in a penny stock is a suitable investment for a prospective investor. These requirements may reduce the potential market for our common stock by reducing the number of potential investors. This may make it more difficult for investors in our common stock to sell shares to third parties or to otherwise dispose of them. This could cause our stock price to decline.
We Depend On the Services of Our Chief Executive Officer
Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Carmichael has been instrumental in securing our existing financing arrangements.
Mr. Carmichael is primarily responsible for the development of our technology and the design of our products.
The loss of the services of Mr. Carmichael could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to recruit and train a replacement.
Such a loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not presently maintain a key-man life insurance policy on Mr. Carmichael.
We Require Additional Personnel and Could Fail To Attract or Retain Key Personnel
Our continued growth depends on our ability to attract and retain a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Operations Officer, and additional skilled associates.
We are currently utilizing the services of two professional consultants in the absence of a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer.
The loss of the services of these consultants prior to our ability to attract and retain a Chief Financial Officer or Chief Operations Officer may have a material adverse effect upon us. Also, there can be no assurance that we will be able to retain our existing personnel or attract additional qualified associates in the future.
Our Failure to Obtain Intellectual Property and Enforce Protection Would Have a Material Adverse Effect on Our Business
Our success depends in part on our ability, and the ability of our patent and trademark licensors, entities owned and controlled by Robert M. Carmichael, our President and Chief Executive Officer, to obtain and defend our intellectual property, including patent protection for our products and processes, preserve our trade secrets, defend and enforce our rights against infringement and operate without infringing the proprietary rights of third parties, both in the United States and in other countries.
Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual proprietary rights, existing copyright, trademark and trade secret laws afford only limited protection.
Our industry is characterized by frequent intellectual property litigation based on allegations of infringement of intellectual property rights.
Although we are not aware of any intellectual property claims against us, we may be a party to litigation in the future.
We May Be Unable To Manage Growth
Successful implementation of our business strategy requires us to manage our growth. Growth could place an increasing strain on our management and financial resources.
If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed, and our stock price may decline.
Reliance on Vendors and Manufacturers
We deal with suppliers on an order-by order basis and have no long-term purchase contracts or other contractual assurances of continued supply or pricing.
In addition, we have no long-term contracts with our manufacturing sources and compete with other companies for production facility capacity.
Historically, we have purchased enough inventories of products or their substitutes to satisfy demand.
However, unanticipated failure of any manufacturer or supplier to meet our requirements or our inability to build or obtain substitutes could force us to curtail or cease operations.
Dependence on Consumer Spending
The success of the our business depends largely upon a number of factors related to consumer spending, including current and future economic conditions affecting disposable consumer income such as employment, business conditions, tax rates, and interest rates.
In times of economic uncertainty, consumers tend to defer expenditures for discretionary items, which affect demand for our products.
Any significant deterioration in overall economic conditions that diminishes consumer confidence or discretionary income can reduce our sales and adversely affect our financial results.
The impact of weakening consumer credit markets; layoffs; corporate restructurings; higher fuel prices; declines in the value of investments and residential real estate; and increases in federal and state taxation can all negatively affect our results.
There can be no assurance that in this type of environment consumer spending will not decline beyond current levels, thereby adversely affecting our growth, net sales and profitability or that our business will not be adversely affected by continuing or future downturns in the economy, boating industry, or dive industry.
If declines in consumer spending on recreational marine accessories and dive gear are other than temporary, we could be forced to curtail operations.
Government Regulations May Impact Us
The SCUBA industry is self-regulating; therefore, Brownie’s is not subject to government industry specific regulation.
Nevertheless, Brownie’s strives to be a leader in promoting safe diving practices within the industry and is at the forefront of self-regulation through responsible diving practices.
Brownie’s is subject to all regulations applicable to “for profit” companies as well as all trade and general commerce governmental regulation.
All required federal and state permits, licenses, and bonds to operate its facility have been obtained.
There can be no assurance that our operations will not be subject to more restrictive regulations in the future, which could force us to curtail or cease operations.
Bad Weather Conditions Could Have an Adverse Effect on Operating Results
Our business is significantly impacted by weather patterns. Unseasonably cool weather, extraordinary amounts of rainfall, or unseasonably rough surf, may decrease boat use and diving, thereby decreasing sales.
Accordingly, our results of operations for any prior period may not be indicative of results of any future period.
Investors Should Not Rely On an Investment in Our Stock for the Payment of Cash Dividends
We have not paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the future.
Investors should not make an investment in our common stock if they require dividend income.
Any return on an investment in our common stock will be as a result of any appreciation, if any, in our stock price.
The Manufacture and Distribution of Recreational Diving Equipment Could Result In Product Liability Claims
We, like any other retailer, distributor and manufacturer of products that are designed for recreational sporting purposes, face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of our products results in injury.
Such claims may include, among other things, that our products are designed and/or manufactured improperly or fail to include adequate instructions as to proper use and/or side effects, if any.
We do not anticipate obtaining contractual indemnification from parties
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supplying raw materials
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manufacturing our products or marketing our products.
In any event, any such indemnification if obtained will be limited by our terms and, as a practical matter, to the creditworthiness of the indemnifying party. In the event that we do not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification, product liabilities relating to defective products could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial conditions, which could force us to curtail or cease our business operations.