U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
______________ TO ______________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 33-5902
CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada 22-2774460
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or Organization) Identification No.)
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2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 130-301, Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(877) 367-1463
(Company's Telephone Number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: common
stock, $0.001 par value
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned
issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act: Yes [ ] No X].
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file
reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act: Yes [ ] No [X].
Indicate by check mark whether the Company (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the Company was required to file such reports),
and (2) been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:
Yes [X] No [ ].
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers
pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of Company's knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference
in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [ ].
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated
filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ]
Non-accelerated filer [ ] Smaller reporting company [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act: Yes [ ] No [X].
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-
affiliates of the Company as of March 31, 2009: $121,467. As of March
31, 2009, the Company had 78,330,044 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. PAGE
ITEM 1. BUSINESS 5
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 10
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 17
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 17
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 18
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 19
PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 19
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 21
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 21
ITEM 7A QUANTATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK 32
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 32
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 32
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 32
ITEM 9A(T) CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 32
ITEM 9B OTHER INFORMATION 35
PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 37
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 40
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 42
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS,
AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 45
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 47
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 47
SIGNATURES 48
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PART I.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Business Development.
The Company was incorporated on July 24, 1984 in Nevada.
On April 19, 2006 the Company acquired ECC Vine Street
Acquisition, LLC. This operating subsidiary specialized in the
redevelopment of inner city land through the construction and sale of
residential and commercial buildings. The Company disposed of ECC Vine
Street Acquisition, LLC on November 2007. The Company incurred a loss
on discontinued operations of $1,792,302. This subsidiary was
discontinued in exchange for debt restructuring in the fourth quarter of 2007.
On March 29, 2007 the Company entered into agreement to sell its
operating subsidiary Perfect Turf, Inc. Under terms of the agreement
the buyer of Perfect Turf, Inc assumed $191,225 of the Company's debt
including a combination certain of the Company's notes payable,
convertible debentures and the interest on the assumed debt. The
Company incurred a loss of $64,170 on the disposition of the
investment subsidiary.
The Company's board of directors unanimously determined that it
would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to
seek stockholder approval to terminate the Company's previous status
as a business development company ("BDC") under The Investment Company
Act of 1940 ("1940 Act") and to file a Form N-54C with the Securities
and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to terminate this status. On April 3,
2007, after the Company's stockholders approved the termination of the
Company's status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and the filing of a Form
N-54C with the SEC, the Company filed a Form N-54C with the SEC
terminating its status as a BDC.
On April 6, 2007 the Company organized City Capital
Rehabilitation, LLC. The Company was organized to purchase, renovate
and sell distressed properties across the country. The Company
discontinued City Capital Rehabilitation, LLC in November 2007,
incurring a gain on discontinued operations of $205,531. This entity
was disposed in association with the exchange for debt restructuring
in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Business of the Company.
The Company is a socially conscious professional management and
diversified holding company engaged in leveraging investments,
holdings and other assets to build value for investors and
shareholders. The Company is committed to creating positive change and
self-sufficiency through "Socially-Conscious Investing That Empowers
Communities." These initiatives range from development and production
of biofuels, to affordable homes for working-class families, to
funding and acquisition of local businesses that support community
jobs. The Company acquires and revitalizes distressed investment
opportunities in multiple industry segments, creating potentially
long-term returns for the Company.
The Company makes strategic investments and acquisitions that are
intended to yield a positive return on investment. The Company's
intent is to acquire assets at a significant discount to market, and
then rebuild them for sale or cash flow. These investments will also
serve the communities the Company operates in by creating economic
opportunities for underserved populations. The Company maintains
stakes in industries such as technology, biofuels, commercial laundry,
and retail services. New additions to the Company represent the
Company's strong devotion to educating and investing in future
entrepreneurs.
Subsidiaries of the Company.
(a) Goshen Energy, Inc.
On August 21, 2006, the Company organized Goshen Energy, Inc.
("Goshen"), a Nevada corporation that the Company intends to engage in
the buying, selling, and drilling of oil and gas. On November 13,
2007, Goshen Energy signed a distribution agreement with Verde Bio
Fuels, Inc., a South Carolina Corporation, to distribute their bio-
diesel product in the United States. In the agreement, Verde committed
to purchase up to 10 million gallons of Goshen B-100 and B-99.9 bio-
diesel per year, to distribute across the United States. Verde also
has right of first refusal on any other U.S. production of Goshen bio-
diesel. Under the agreement, Verde will pay all of the production
costs for the fuel it distributes, and the two companies will split
the net profits on the sale of each gallon.
In 2008 the Company partnered with Mississippi Valley State
University to develop a commercial biofuel production facility. The
venture is still in the development and testing stage. The Company
intends to have a commercial facility in production by the end of 2009.
(b) St. Clair Superior Apartment, Inc.
On October 1, 2007, the Company was granted St. Clair Superior
Apartment, Inc., an Ohio corporation that consists of an apartment
building in Cleveland, Ohio for no cash consideration as the seller
was unable to fund the property. The Company assumed approximately
$420,000 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities with this
transaction. Due to the Company's commitment to sell 80% of its
ownership interest in the subsidiary the assets and liabilities have
been present as assets held for sale. The sale of this subsidiary was
finalized on January 30, 2009.
(c) The Millionaire Lifestyle Group, LLC
On August 21, 2008, the Company organized The Millionaire
Lifestyle Group, LLC ("Millionaire"), a Missouri limited liability
company the provides mentoring and training seminars to those hoping
to achieve a greater life. The Company holds a 33% interest in
Millionaire and is the managing member of the LLC.
(d) The Male Room, LLC
On October 1, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement to
acquire a 40% equity interest in The Male Room LLC ("Male Room"), a
New York limited liability company that provides salon services to males.
(e) Nitty Gritty, LLC
On October 6, 2008, the Company organized Nitty Gritty, a
Missouri limited liability company that provides a subscription based
online forum, social network, and training network where members learn
"All Things Internet Marketing." During 2008, the subsidiary was dormant.
Competition.
The Company competes for assets with a large number of
development companies both profit and not for profit. Most of the
competitors have greater resources than the Company. Increased
competition would make it more difficult for the Company to purchase
or originate assets at attractive prices.
The Company is in a highly competitive market and its assets are
subject to numerous outside influences including market prices for
property and natural resources such as oil. The market influences are
not controllable by the Company and are influenced by world markets,
interest rates, governmental policies and competitors with much larger
financial capabilities.
Patents and Trademarks.
The Company does not hold any patents; trademarks; licenses,
franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts for its
business.
Governmental Approval.
The Company is not aware of any existing or probable governmental
regulations of an extraordinary nature pertaining to its business,
other than normal and ordinary regulations pertaining to a small
business enterprise such as the Company. The Company's business may
involve costs or effects of compliance with environmental laws
(federal, state or local environmental law).
Government Regulation of Development, Exploration and Production.
The Company is not aware of any existing or probable governmental
regulations of an extraordinary nature pertaining to the Company's
business, other than those that apply to the development of its oil
and gas properties, and those may be extensive.
The development of the Company's oil and gas properties are
subject to extensive rules and regulations promulgated by federal and
state agencies. Failure to comply with such rules and regulations can
result in substantial penalties. The regulatory burden on the oil and
gas industry increases cost of doing business and affects its
profitability. Because such rules and regulations are frequently
amended or interpreted differently by regulatory agencies, the Company
will be unable to accurately predict the future cost or impact of
complying with such laws.
The Company's oil and gas exploration and production operations
are affected by state and federal regulation of oil and gas
production, federal regulation of gas sold in interstate and
intrastate commerce, state and federal regulations governing
environmental quality and pollution control, state limits on allowable
rates of production by a well or pro-ration unit and the amount of oil
and gas available for sale, state and federal regulations governing
the availability of adequate pipeline and other transportation and
processing facilities, and state and federal regulation governing the
marketing of competitive fuels.
Many state authorities require permits for drilling operations,
drilling bonds and reports concerning operations and impose other
requirements relating to the exploration and production of oil and
gas. Such states also have ordinances, statutes or regulations
addressing conservation matters, including provisions for the
unitization or pooling of oil and gas properties, the regulation of
spacing, plugging and abandonment of such wells, and limitations
establishing maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells
Environmental Regulations.
The recent trend in environmental legislation and regulation has
been generally toward stricter standards, and this trend will likely
continue. The Company does not presently anticipate that it will be
required to expend amounts relating to the development of the oil and
gas properties that are material in relation to its total capital
expenditure program by reason of environmental laws and regulations,
but because such laws and regulations are subject to interpretation by
enforcement agencies and are frequently changed by legislative bodies,
the Company is unable to accurately predict the ultimate cost of such
compliance for 2008.
The Company will be subject to numerous laws and regulations
governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise
relating to environmental protection. These laws and regulations may
require the acquisition of a permit before drilling commences,
restrict the types, quantities and concentration of various substances
that can be released into the environment in connection with drilling
and production activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities on
certain lands lying within wilderness, wetlands, and areas containing
threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species, and impose
substantial liabilities for unauthorized pollution resulting from
operations.
The following environmental laws and regulatory programs appear
to be most significant to the oil and gas properties in 2008and 2009:
(a) Clean Water and Oil Pollution Regulatory Programs.
The Federal Clean Water Act ("CWA") regulates discharges of
pollutants to surface waters. The discharge of crude oil and petroleum
products to surface waters also is precluded by the Oil Pollution Act
("OPA"). The Company's operations are inherently subject to
accidental spills and releases of crude oil and drilling fluids that
may give rise to liability to governmental entities or private parties
under federal, state or local environmental laws, as well as under
common law. Minor spills occur from time to time during the normal
course of the Company's production operations. The Company maintains
spill prevention control and countermeasure plans ("SPCC plans") for
facilities that store large quantities of crude oil or petroleum
products to prevent the accidental discharge of these potential
pollutants to surface waters.
(b) Clean Air Regulatory Programs.
The Company operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act
("CAA"), and state implementing regulations. Among other things, the
CAA requires all major sources of hazardous air pollutants, as well as
major sources of certain other criteria pollutants, to obtain
operating permits, and in some cases, construction permits. The
permits must contain applicable Federal and state emission limitations
and standards as well as satisfy other statutory and regulatory
requirements. The 1990 Amendments to the CAA also established new
monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements to provide a
reasonable assurance of compliance with emission limitations and standards.
(c) Waste Disposal Regulatory Programs.
The operations may generate and result in the transportation and
disposal of quantities of produced water and other wastes classified
by EPA as "non-hazardous solid wastes". The EPA is currently
considering the adoption of stricter disposal and clean-up standards
for non-hazardous solid wastes under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act ("RCRA"). In some instances, EPA has already required the
clean up of certain non-hazardous solid waste reclamation and disposal
sites under standards similar to those typically found only for
hazardous waste disposal sites. It also is possible that wastes that
are currently classified as "non-hazardous" by EPA, including some
wastes generated during the Company's drilling and production
operations, may in the future be reclassified as "hazardous wastes".
Because hazardous wastes require much more rigorous and costly
treatment, storage, transportation and disposal requirements, such
changes in the interpretation and enforcement of the current waste
disposal regulations would result in significant increases in waste
disposal expenditures by the Company.
(d) The Comprehensive Environmental R,ponse, Compensation and
Liability Act ("CERCLA").
CERCLA, also known as the "Superfund" law, imposes liability,
without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on
certain classes of persons who are considered to have caused or
contributed to the release or threatened release of a "hazardous
substance" into the environment. These persons include the current or
past owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the release
occurred and companies that transported disposed or arranged for the
disposal of the hazardous substances under CERCLA. These persons may
be subject to joint and several liabilities for the costs of cleaning
up the hazardous substances that have been released into the
environment and for damages to natural resources. The Company is not
presently aware of any potential adverse claims in this regard.
Health and Safety Regulatory Programs.
The operations also are subject to regulations promulgated by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") regarding
worker and work place safety.
Regulations Relating to Real Estate Development and Maintenance
Laws benefiting disabled persons may result in the Company's
incurrence of unanticipated expenses. Under the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), all places intended to be used by
the public are required to meet certain Federal requirements related
to access and use by disabled persons. Likewise, the Fair Housing
Amendments Act of 1988, or FHAA, requires apartment properties first
occupied after March 13, 1990 to be accessible to the handicapped.
These and other Federal, state and local laws may require
modifications to the Company's property, or restrict renovations of
the property. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the
imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants and
also could result in an order to correct any non-complying feature,
which could result in substantial capital expenditures.
Employees.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company has a total of 18 employees: 7
at the Company in administration, 7 at City Juice in customer service
(five of these are part-time), and 4 at City Laundry in customer service).
The Company's future success also depends on its ability to
attract and retain other qualified personnel, for which competition is
intense. The loss of the Company's Chief Executive Officer or its
inability to attract and retain other qualified employees could have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Risks Relating to the Business.
(a) The Company Has a History of Losses That May Continue.
The Company incurred net losses of $2,602,457 for the year
ended December 31, 2008 and $7,036,360 for the year ended December 31,
2007. The Company cannot provide assurance that it can achieve or
sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future.
If revenues grow more slowly than anticipated, or if operating
expenses exceed expectations or cannot be adjusted accordingly, the
Company will continue to incur losses. The Company's possible success
is dependent upon the successful development of its business plan, as
to which there is no assurance. Any future success that the Company
might enjoy will depend upon many factors, including factors out of
the Company's control or which cannot be predicted at this time.
These factors may include changes in or increased levels of
competition, including the entry of additional competitors and
increased success by existing competitors, changes in general economic
conditions, increases in operating costs, changes in the supply and
demand for similar properties resulting from various market
conditions, increases/decreases in unemployment or population shifts,
changes in the availability of permanent mortgage financing, changes
in zoning laws, or changes in patterns or needs of users, and other
factors. These conditions may have a materially adverse effect upon
the Company or may force it to reduce or curtail operations.
(b) The Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Has Expressed
Substantial Doubt About the Company's ability to Continue as a Going
Concern, Which May Hinder the Ability to Obtain Future Financing.
In its report dated March 27, 2009 on the financial statements
for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company's
independent registered public accounting firm expressed substantial
doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The
Company's ability to continue as a going concern is an issue raised as
a result of cash flow constraint, an accumulated deficit of
$12,152,194 as of December 31, 2008 and recurring losses from
operations. The Company continues to experience net losses. The
Company's ability to continue as a going concern is subject to the
ability to generate a profit and/or obtain necessary funding from
outside sources, including obtaining additional funding from the sale
of its securities, increasing sales or obtaining loans from various
financial institutions where possible. The continued net losses and
stockholders' deficit increases the difficulty in meeting such goals
and there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful.
(c) The Company May Borrow Money Which Magnifies the Potential For
Gain or Loss on Amounts Invested.
Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for
gain or loss on amounts invested and, therefore, increase the risks
associated with operation of the Company. The Company can borrow from
and issue senior debt securities to banks, insurance companies, and
other lenders. Lenders of these senior securities would have fixed
dollar claims on the consolidated assets that are superior to the
claims of the common shareholders. If the value of the consolidated
assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value
attributable to the common stock to increase more sharply than it
would have had the Company not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of
the consolidated assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset
value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had the
Company not leveraged. Similarly, any increase in the consolidated
income in excess of consolidated interest payable on the borrowed
funds would cause the net income to increase more than it would
without the leverage, while any decrease in the consolidated income
would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had
the Company not borrowed.
(d) Changes in Interest Rates May Affect the Cost of Capital and
Increase Costs to the Company.
Because the Company can borrow money to acquire assets and
improve them, the operating income can be dependent upon the rate at
which the Company borrow funds and the return on the projects that use
the borrowed funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a
significant change in market interest rates will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's operating income. In periods of rising
interest rates, the cost of funds would increase, which would reduce income.
(e) The Company May Need to Raise Additional Cash to Complete Its Projects.
The Company may have to make additional cash investments in
projects to protect their overall value in the assets of the Company.
The failure to make additional investments may jeopardize the
continued viability of an operating subsidiary, and the Company's
initial (and subsequent) investments. The Company has no established
criteria in determining whether to make an additional investment
except that its management will exercise its business judgment and
apply criteria similar to those used when making the initial
investment. The Company cannot provide assurance that it will have
sufficient funds to make any necessary additional investments, which
could adversely affect its success and result in the loss of a
substantial portion or all of its investment in an operating subsidiary.
(f) The Company Operates in a Competitive Market for Investment Opportunities.
The Company competes for investments with a large number of
private equity funds and mezzanine funds, investment banks and other
equity and non-equity based investment funds, and other sources of
financing, including traditional financial services companies such as
commercial banks. Some of the competitors have greater resources than
the Company do. Increased competition would make it more difficult for
the Company to purchase or originate investments at attractive prices.
As a result of this competition, the Company may sometimes be
precluded from making otherwise attractive investments.
(g) Any Required Expenditures as a Result of Indemnification Will
Result in an Increase in Expenses.
The Company's bylaws include provisions to the effect that it may
indemnify any director, officer, or employee. In addition, provisions
of Nevada law provide for such indemnification, as well as for a
limitation of liability of directors and officers for monetary damages
arising from a breach of their fiduciary duties. Any limitation on the
liability of any director or officer, or indemnification of any
director, officer, or employee, could result in substantial
expenditures being made by the Company in covering any liability of
such persons or in indemnifying them.
(h) The Company's Success Is Largely Dependent on the Abilities of
Its Management and Employees.
The Company's success is largely dependent on the personal
efforts and abilities of its management. The loss of the Company's
chief executive officer could have a material adverse effect on its
business and prospects.
(i) The Company's Quarterly and Annual Operating Results Fluctuate
Significantly.
The Company's quarterly and annual operating results could
fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors. These factors
include the small number and range of values of the transactions that
are completed each quarter, fluctuations in the values of the
Company's investments, the timing of the recognition of unrealized
gains and losses, the degree to which the Company encounters
competition in its markets, the volatility of the stock market and its
impact on the Company's unrealized gains and losses, as well as other
general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, quarterly
and annual results are not necessarily indicative of the Company's
performance in future quarters and years.
(j) Risks and Costs of Complying with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act.
The Company is required to comply with the provisions of Section
404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which requires it to maintain
an ongoing evaluation and integration of the internal control over
financial reporting. The Company is required to document and test its
internal control and certify that it is responsible for maintaining an
adequate system of internal control procedures for the year ended
December 31, 2008. In subsequent years, the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm will be required to opine on those
internal control and management's assessment of those control. In the
process, the Company may identify areas requiring improvement, and the
Company may have to design enhanced processes and controls to address
issues identified through this review.
The Company evaluated its existing control for the year ended
December 31, 2008. The Company's Chief Executive Officer identified
material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial
reporting and determined that the Company did not maintain effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.
The identified material weaknesses did not result in material audit
adjustments to the Company's 2008 financial statements; however,
uncured material weaknesses could negatively impact the Company's
financial statements for subsequent years.
The Company cannot be certain that it will be able to
successfully complete the procedures, certification and attestation
requirements of Section 404 or that the Company's auditors will not
have to report a material weakness in connection with the presentation
of the Company's financial statements. If the Company fails to comply
with the requirements of Section 404 or if the Company's auditors
report such material weakness, the accuracy and timeliness of the
filing of the Company's annual report may be materially adversely
affected and could cause investors to lose confidence in its reported
financial information, which could have a negative affect on the
trading price of the common stock. In addition, a material weakness
in the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial
reporting could result in an increased chance of fraud and the loss of
customers, reduce the Company's ability to obtain financing and
require additional expenditures to comply with these requirements,
each of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, results of operations and financial condition.
Further, the Company believes that the out-of-pocket costs, the
diversion of management's attention from running the day-to-day
operations and operational changes caused by the need to comply with
the requirements of Section 404 could be significant. If the time and
costs associated with such compliance exceed the Company's current
expectations, its results of operations could be adversely affected.
Risks Relating to Acquisitions.
(a) The Company May Fail to Uncover All Liabilities of Acquisition
Targets Through The Due Diligence Process Prior to an Acquisition,
Exposing It to Potentially Large, Unanticipated Costs.
Prior to the consummation of any acquisition, the Company
performs a due diligence review of the target in which the Company
proposes to make acquisitions. The Company's due diligence review,
however, may not adequately uncover the entire contingent or
undisclosed liabilities the Company may incur as a consequence of the
proposed acquisition.
(b) Special Non-Recurring and Integration Costs Associated with
Acquisitions Could Adversely Affect the Company's Operating Results in
the Periods Following These Acquisitions.
In connection with some acquisitions, the Company may incur
non-recurring severance expenses, restructuring charges and change of
control payments. These expenses, charges and payments, as well as the
initial costs of integrating the personnel and facilities of an
acquired business with those of the Company's existing operations, may
adversely affect its operating results during the initial financial
periods following an acquisition. In addition, the integration of
newly acquired companies may lead to diversion of management's
attention from other ongoing business concerns.
Risks Relating to the Common Stock.
(a) Common Stock Price May Be Volatile.
The trading price of the Company's common stock may fluctuate
substantially. The price of the common stock may be higher or lower
than the price you pay for your shares, depending on many factors,
some of which are beyond the Company's control and may not be directly
related to its operating performance. These factors include the following:
- Price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from
time to time;
- Significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of
securities of business development companies or other financial
services companies;
- Changes in regulatory policies with respect to business
development companies;
- Actual or anticipated changes in earnings or fluctuations in
operating results;
- General economic conditions and trends;
- Loss of a major funding source; or
- Departures of key personnel.
Due to the continued potential volatility of the stock price, the
Company may be the target of securities litigation in the future.
Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and divert
management's attention and resources from the business.
(b) Absence of Cash Dividends May Affect Investment Value of Common Stock.
The board of directors does not anticipate paying cash dividends
on the common stock for the foreseeable future and intends to retain
any future earnings to finance the growth of the Company's business.
Payment of dividends, if any, will depend, among other factors, on
earnings, capital requirements and the general operating and financial
conditions of the Company as well as legal limitations on the payment
of dividends out of paid-in capital.
(c) No Assurance of a Public Trading Market and Risk of Low Priced
Securities May Affect Market Value of Common Stock.
The SEC has adopted a number of rules to regulate "penny stocks."
Such rules include Rule 3a51-1 and Rules 15g-1 through 15g-9 under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because the securities
of the Company may constitute "penny stocks" within the meaning of the
rules (as any equity security that has a market price of less than
$5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per
share, largely traded in the Over the Counter Bulletin Board or the
Pink Sheets), the rules would apply to the Company and to its securities.
The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which established sales practice
requirements for certain low price securities. Unless the transaction
is exempt, it shall be unlawful for a broker or dealer to sell a penny
stock to, or to effect the purchase of a penny stock by, any person
unless prior to the transaction: (i) the broker or dealer has approved
the person's account for transactions in penny stock pursuant to this
rule and (ii) the broker or dealer has received from the person a
written agreement to the transaction setting forth the identity and
quantity of the penny stock to be purchased. In order to approve a
person's account for transactions in penny stock, the broker or dealer
must: (a) obtain from the person information concerning the person's
financial situation, investment experience, and investment objectives;
(b) reasonably determine that transactions in penny stock are suitable
for that person, and that the person has sufficient knowledge and
experience in financial matters that the person reasonably may be
expected to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in
penny stock; (c) deliver to the person a written statement setting
forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the determination
(i) state in a highlighted format that it is unlawful for the broker
or dealer to effect a transaction in penny stock unless the broker or
dealer has received, prior to the transaction, a written agreement to the
transaction from the person; and (ii) state in a highlighted format
immediately preceding the customer signature line that (iii) the
broker or dealer is required to provide the person with the written
statement; and (iv) the person should not sign and return the written
statement to the broker or dealer if it does not accurately reflect
the person's financial situation, investment experience, and
investment objectives; and (d) receive from the person a manually
signed and dated copy of the written statement. It is also required
that disclosure be made as to the risks of investing in penny stock
and the commissions payable to the broker-dealer, as well as current
price quotations and the remedies and rights available in cases of
fraud in penny stock transactions. Statements, on a monthly basis,
must be sent to the investor listing recent prices for the penny stock
and information on the limited market.
There has been only a limited public market for the common stock
of the Company. This common stock is currently traded on the Pink
Sheets LLC ("Pink Sheets"). As a result, an investor may find it
difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the
market value of the common stock. The regulations governing penny
stocks, as set forth above, sometimes limit the ability of broker-
dealers to sell the Company's common stock and thus, ultimately, the
ability of the investors to sell their securities in the secondary market.
Potential stockholders of the Company should also be aware that,
according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has
suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such
patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or
a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer;
(ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases
and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) "boiler room"
practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price
projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and
undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-
dealers; and (v) wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters
and broker dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired
level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices
and with consequent investor losses.
(d) Failure To Remain Current In Reporting Requirements Could Result
In Delisting From The Over The Counter Bulletin Board.
Companies whose common stock is registered under Section 12 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, such as the Company, must remain
current in their reports under Section 13. If the Company fails to
remain current in its reporting requirements, the Company would be
ineligible for relisting on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board ("OTCBB").
In addition, the National Association of Securities Dealers,
Inc., which operates the OTCBB, has been approved by the SEC to
implement a change to its Eligibility Rule. The change makes those
OTCBB issuers that are cited for filing delinquency in their Forms 10-
KSB/Form 10-QSB three times in a 24-month period and those OTCBB
issuers removed for failure to file such reports two times in a 24-
month period ineligible for quotation on the OTCBB for a period of one
year. Under this proposed rule, a company filing within the extension
time set forth in a Notice of Late Filing (Form 12b-25) would not be
considered late. This rule would not apply to a company's Current
Reports on Form 8-K.
As a result of these rules, the market liquidity for Company
securities could be severely adversely affected by limiting the
ability of broker-dealers to sell the Company's common stock and the
ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the secondary market.
(e) Failure to Maintain Market Makers May Affect Value of Company's Stock.
If the Company is unable to maintain National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. member broker/dealers as market makers, the
liquidity of the common stock could be impaired, not only in the
number of shares of common stock which could be bought and sold, but
also through possible delays in the timing of transactions, and lower
prices for the common stock than might otherwise prevail.
Furthermore, the lack of market makers could result in persons being
unable to buy or sell shares of the common stock on any secondary
market. There can be no assurance the Company will be able to
maintain such market makers.
(f) Shares Eligible For Future Sale.
Most of the shares currently held by management have been issued
in reliance on the private placement exemption under the Securities
Act of 1933. Such shares will not be available for sale in the open
market without separate registration except in reliance upon Rule 144
under the Securities Act of 1933. In general, under Rule 144 a person
(or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has beneficially owned
shares acquired in a non-public transaction for at least one year,
including persons who may be deemed affiliates of the Company (as that
term is defined under that rule) would be entitled to sell within any
three-month period a number of shares that does not exceed 1% of the
then outstanding shares of common stock, provided that certain current
public information is then available. If a substantial number of the
shares owned by these stockholders were sold pursuant to Rule 144 or a
registered offering, the market price of the common stock at that time
could be adversely affected.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
On October 1, 2007, the Company was granted St. Clair Superior,
an apartment building in Cleveland, Ohio, for no cash consideration as
the seller was unable to fund the property. The property was recorded
at its gross carrying value of $165,000 and is depreciated using the
straight-line method over the useful life of 27.5 years. As of
December 31, 2008 the building and associated accumulated depreciation
has been presented as assets held for sale due to the commitment to
sell the majority of the Company's ownership rights in the subsidiary.
Additionally, the Company purchased equipment worth $5,000 for
its subsidiary company, Goshen. As of December 31, 2008 the equipment
has not been put into production and no depreciation has been expensed.
Fixed assets and accumulated depreciation consists of the following:
Years Ended
December 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Equipment $ 5,000 $ --
Building -- 165,000
5,000 165,000
Accumulated depreciation -- (1,375)
Net book value of fixed assets $ 5,000 $ 163,625
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, the Company may become party to litigation or
other legal proceedings that the Company considers to be a part of the
ordinary course of the business. There are no material legal
proceedings to report, except as follows:
(a) On July 28, 2007, the Company was named as a defendant is a
lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Division: The Granite Companies
v. City Capital Corporation. The Granite Companies and the Company
entered into an agreement to purchase the membership interests of The
Granite Companies and continue to operate the entity, together with an
agreement to honor certain outstanding liabilities. After the
agreement was signed, the Company commenced its due diligence and
became aware that the statements and representations made by
representatives of The Granite Companies were materially false. As a
result, immediately thereafter, the Company, through counsel, sent a
letter terminating the agreement and requesting the return of certain
funds: The Company had previously provided The Granite Companies a
$150,000.00 deposit and paid approximately $30,000.00 for the
continued operations of The Granite Companies
The complaint alleges that the Company breached its contractual
obligation and also should be found liable for fraud relating to the
transaction. $1,238,719, together with punitive damages and any other
relief deemed appropriate by the Court are being sought. The Company
has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and several other pre-
discovery motions have been filed.
There was a mediation scheduled before a United States District
Court Judge on March 19,2009. The case did not settle.
Management believes the Company has meritorious claims and
defenses to the claims of The Granite Companies and ultimately will
prevail on the merits. However, this matter remains in the early
stages of litigation and there can be no assurance as to the outcome
of the lawsuit. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and
unfavorable rulings could occur. Were unfavorable rulings to occur,
there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact of money
damages on the Company's financial condition, results of operations,
or liquidity of the period in which the ruling occurs, or future periods.
(b) On December 8, 2008, the Company was named in an action
entitled Escalada v. City Capital Corporation, et. al., filed in the
United States District Court for the District of Kansas. This action
purports to be a case where the Company, among other defendants, is
accused of violating the federal securities laws, together with the
securities laws of the State of Kansas. These alleged violations
occurred when Mr. Taylor was apparently as a representative of a
company or companies other than the Company. The allegations indicate
that Mr. Taylor induced the Escaladas to enter into a series of
investment transactions, which resulted in some undefined loss. It
is unclear as to the involvement, if any, of the Company. The
Escaladas allege that their damage is approximately $150,000; it is
unclear how that amount has been calculated.
On February 20,2009, all of the defendants, including the
Company, filed a Motion for Change of Venue, to Dismiss, or in the
Alternative, For a More Definite Statement. On March 15,2009, the
Escaladas filed their response to the Motion. The defendants,
including the Company, have filed a reply. The Company was dismissed
from this action on April 15, 2009.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
PART II.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information.
The Company's common stock trades on the Pink Sheets under the
symbol "CTCC". Prior to December 12, 2007 (when the Company effected
a 1 for 25 reverse split of its common stock, its common stock traded
under the symbol CCCN. Prior to December 15, 2004 (when the Company
was known as Synthetic Turf Corporation of America, Inc.), the common
stock traded under the symbol "SYTR". Prior to November 14, 2003
(when the Company was known as JustWebit.com, Inc.), the common stock
traded under the symbol "JWIT".
The range of closing prices shown below is as reported by this
market. The quotations shown reflect inter-dealer prices, without
retail mark-up, markdown or commission and may not necessarily
represent actual transactions, and are shown to reflect the 1 for 25
reverse split of the common stock that occurred on December 12, 2007.
Per Share Common Stock Bid Prices by Quarter
For the Fiscal Year Ended on December 31, 2008
High Low
Quarter Ended December 31, 2008 $0.10 $0.007
Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 $1.01 $0.11
Quarter Ended June 30, 2008 $1.01 $0.20
Quarter Ended March 31, 2008 $2.00 $0.51
Per Share Common Stock Bid Prices by Quarter
For the Fiscal Year Ended on December 31, 2007
High Low
Quarter Ended December 31, 2007 $2.00 $0.50
Quarter Ended September 30, 2007 $13.00 $1.25
Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 $20.25 $8.25
Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 $21.00 $2.08
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As soon as this Form 10-K is filed with the SEC, the Company's
common stock will again eligible for relisting on the Over the Counter
Bulletin Board since more than one year has elapsed since its
delisting due to the filing of three delinquent reports in a 24 month
period. The Company intends to seek such relisting in the near future.
Holders of Common Equity.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company had approximately 846
stockholders of record of its common stock. The number of registered
stockholders excludes any estimate of the number of beneficial owners
of common shares held in street name.
Dividend Information.
The Company has not declared or paid a cash dividend to
stockholders since it was organized. The board of directors presently
intends to retain any earnings to finance the operations and does not
expect to authorize cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any
payment of cash dividends in the future will depend upon the Company's
earnings, capital requirements and other factors.
Equity Securities Sold Without Registration.
There were no sales of unregistered (restricted) securities
during the three months ended on December 31, 2008, except as follows:
(a) On December 8, 2008, the Company issued 500,000 shares of
restricted common stock for services valued at $100,000 ($0.20 per share).
(b) On December 29, 2008, the Company issued 100,000 shares of
restricted common stock for services valued at $20,000 ($0.20 per share).
There were no purchases of the Company's common stock during the
year ended December 31, 2008 by the Company or any of its affiliates,
except for the following open market purchases by its CEO, Ephren Taylor:
AFFILIATE PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
(c) Total
Number of (d) Maximum
Shares Number (or
Purchased as Approximate
(b) Part of Dollar Value) of
(a) Total Average Publicly Shares that May
Number of Price Announced Yet Be Purchased
Shares Paid per Plans or Under the Plans
Period Purchased Share Programs or Programs
August 4,
2008 to
August 20,
2008 1,202 $0.40 0 0
September
10, 2008 to
September
16, 2008 1,100 $0.18 0 0
Total 2,302 $0.29 0 0
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following management's discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations is based upon, and should be read
in conjunction with, the Company's audited financial statements and
related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States.
Overview.
The Company is a socially conscious professional management and
diversified holding company engaged in leveraging investments,
holdings and other assets to build value for investors and
shareholders. The Company is committed to creating positive change and
self-sufficiency through "Socially-Conscious Investing That Empowers
Communities." These initiatives range from development and production
of biofuels, to affordable homes for working-class families, to
funding and acquisition of local businesses that support community
jobs. The Company acquires and revitalizes distressed investment
opportunities in multiple industry segments, creating potentially
long-term returns for the Company.
The Company makes strategic investments and acquisitions that are
intended to yield a positive return on investment. The Company's
intent is to acquire assets at a significant discount to market, and
then rebuild them for sale or cash flow. These investments will also
serve the communities the Company operates in by creating economic
opportunities for underserved populations. The Company maintains
stakes in industries such as technology, biofuels, commercial laundry,
and retail services. New additions to the Company represent the
Company's strong devotion to educating and investing in future
entrepreneurs.
Recent Developments.
The Company began aggressively marketing community development
programs nationwide via touring by the current CEO, Ephren Taylor. The
Company has developed a presentation featured at
www.WealthTourLive.com that has toured the nation domestically as well
as internationally. Over 30,000 people have experienced this economic
empowerment presentation. The presentation allows for positive
Company exposure, as well acquiring new partner clients. It also
expanded the Internet marketing partnerships and Adword purchases,
increasing lead flow. Interested leads may enroll directly on various
partner sites like www.IRACashFlow.com, or through the corporate
website www.CityCapCorp.com. These activities are expected to
significantly increase the existing credit-investor client base, which
directly affects the potential volume of properties the Company can develop.
In the area of biofuel, the Company's subsidiary Goshen has
partnered with universities to create and develop curriculum around
bio-diesel production. In 2008 the Company partnered with Mississippi
Valley State University to develop a commercial biofuel production
facility. The venture is still in the development and testing stage.
The Company intends to have a commercial facility in production by the
end of 2009.
The model of partnering with higher learning educational
institutions is something the Company will build on in 2009. The
Company is actively seeking partnerships with an additional five
institutions by 2009. The Company sees this model and bringing a new
line of green jobs to rural and urban communities, as well educating
future generations of industries to come.
On October 1, 2008 the Company acquired a domain name,
NittyGrittyMarketing.com, from a third party that provides a
subscription based online forum, social network, and training network
where members learn "All Things Internet Marketing." Due to the
domain being dormant throughout 2008, the Company purchased the domain
with the intent to revitalize and update the website and subsequently
build a business around the assets. On October 6, 2008, the Company
created Nitty Gritty and plans to re-launch the website in May 2009.
Founded by the successful Internet entrepreneur, Jermaine Griggs,
NittyGrittyMarketing.com is a resource for teaching people all around
the world how to build successful Internet businesses through various
marketing courses, an exclusive online coaching club, live seminars,
and workshops.
The Company will use this acquisition to allow it to leverage its
capital to mentor and foster an environment not only for aspiring
entrepreneurs, but also to serve as an incubator for developing
companies and future additions to the companies diversified portfolio
in 2009.
The site currently hosts a library of over 50-hours of digital
content, video, training materials, searchable digital content, 38
domain names, 10,000+ person mailing list, more than 3,000
subscribers, and nearly 2,000 affiliate marketers. Members pay a
monthly subscription fee, which will generate revenues for the Company.
During the first quarter of 2009 the Company has increased its
leveraged investments and holdings by creating four limited liability
companies; City Juice Systems KS, LLC ("City Juice"), a Kansas limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the food and
beverage arena; City Capital Petroleum, LLC ("City Petroleum"), a New
York limited liability company that engages in purchasing companies in
the oil industry; City Laundry Services, LLC, a Missouri limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the laundry
arena; and City Beauty Systems, LLC, a Missouri limited liability
company that engages in the health and beauty arena. Each subsidiary
is responsible for acquiring like companies with plans of operations
that are similar to that of the acquiring subsidiary at a significant
discount to market. It is the intention of the Company to have the
subsidiaries assists their acquired companies in turning a profit.
Subsequent to the turnaround, the Company will either sell or retain
the acquisitions' for cash flow as it sees fit.
In February 2009, the Company purchased its first acquisition
under City Juice, located in the Kansas City area. City Juice is
currently in negotiations and serious discussions to acquire more
companies in the food and beverage area in the Midwest.
The Company is the managing partner of City Laundry, which is
intended to be jointly owned by several of the other partner entities.
The Company's laundromats will operate under the name City Laundry,
while the dry cleaners will operate as Express Cleaners. In February
2009 the Company completed the first acquisition for this commercial
laundry subsidiary, the acquisition of a 2,000 sq. ft./30-machine
laundromat with annual revenues of approximately $108,000.
Additionally, the Company purchased their second commercial laundry
subsidiary located in the Kansas City area in March 2009. City
Laundry is currently in negotiations and serious discussions to
acquire more Laundromats and dry cleaners in the Midwest.
City Laundry is one more example of how in this economic
environment the Company's socially conscious model finds opportunity.
Reviving and refurbishing failing and successful neighborhood
businesses and providing employment for local residents fulfils the
Company's socially conscious mission. Even though this first
acquisition is a smaller operation, the cleaners industry is extremely
advantageous for the Company's model. It is a fragmented industry,
yet it has a proven history of weathering, even thriving in economic
downturns.
According to the Coin Laundry Association, there are over 35,000
coin laundries alone in the U.S. "During periods of recession, when
home ownership decreases, the self-service laundry market expands as
more people are unable to afford to repair, replace or purchase new
washers and dryers, or as they move to apartment housing with
inadequate or nonexistent laundry facilities. The market size grows
proportionately to the increase in population. people always need to
wash clothes." (source: http://coinlaundry.org)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, total gross revenues for
the industry are nearly $20 billion annually (source: 2007 U.S. Bureau
of Labor). That translates into reliable cash flow for the Company
and a strong, stable job source within the communities the Company
operates. These economic and data factors are what prompted Company
management to make such an addition to the Company.
In the first quarter of 2009, the Company acquired a 2.18% equity
stake, and management role in NY Liquidation Group, LLC. This firm
recently acquired a chain of eBay drop off retail stores in the New
York City area. NY Liquidation had gross revenues in excess of
$500,000 in 2008. City Capital will earn a management fee as part of
the Company's professional management services.
Results of Operations for the Year ended December 31, 2008 Compared to
the year ended December 31, 2007.
(a) Revenue and Cost of Revenue.
The Company had $233,003 of revenue for the year ended December
31, 2008 compared to $127,788 for the year ended December 31, 2007, an
increase of $105,215 or approximately 82%. Revenue for the year ended
December 31, 2007 consisted $7,705 of commission revenues and $120,083
of other revenue. Other revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007
consisted of $55,379 from the CEO's speaking engagements, $27,00 from
investor revenues, and $37,704 of royalties from the Company's oil and
gas subsidiary, Goshen Energy Inc. For the year ended December 31,
2008, revenues consisted of $121,737 in commission revenues from the
credit-investor program, $81,292 from a sale of a redeveloped home,
and $29,974 in other revenues. Other revenues for the year ended 2008
consisted of $27,374 and $2,600 from the CEO's speaking engagements
and book sales.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 have been re-
classified as of December 31, 2008 to present the current focus of the
business strategy within the real estate market to aggressively market
its credit investor program. The Company considers the core line of
business during 2008 to be revenues from real estate renovation and
sales and rental revenue and have re-classed revenue to reflect the
current business focus.
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 is a result of
$1,112,079 of redevelopment house revenue and $906,548 of cost of
revenue that has been reclassified to discontinued operations in the
Company's financial statements due to the discontinue of the Company's
City Capital Rehabilitation program in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Additionally, $35,659 and $95,246 for the year ended 2007 and 2008
from rental revenues and $15,905 and $52,549 of cost of rental revenue
that has been reclassified to discontinued operations in the Company's
financial statements due to the commitment to sell a majority of the
Company's ownership rights in its subsidiary, St. Clair Superior
Apartment Inc.
Cost of revenue was $72,264 for the year ended December 31, 2008
compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2007. Cost of revenue
for the year ended December 31, 2008 consisted of the sale of a
redevelopment home that was held as home inventory during the third
quarter and sold in the fourth quarter of 2008. The cost includes the
initial purchase price of the home, renovation expenses, and closing
costs paid by the Company in connection with the sale of the home.
As previously discussed, during the first quarter of 2009, the
Company has decided to increase its leveraging investments and
holdings by creating three limited liability companies, whose focus
will be in the food, beverage and laundry areas. Additionally, the
Company plans on purchasing additional companies in the oil and gas
industry. As a result, during 2009 the Company's core lines of
business will be in real estate, self-enrichment, food and beverage,
laundries and oil and gas.
The credit-investor program holds the greatest potential for
ongoing revenues without adding debt to the Company. For the year
ended December 31, 2008, the Company closed 16 properties, generating
approximately $111,000 in gross commission revenue for the Company.
The Company is actively seeking new buyers and plans on increasing its
closed properties each quarter; however, because this is a newly
structured endeavor and given the current economic environment the
Company is unable to reasonably predict what it may have on its
financial statements in the next 12 months.
(b) Operating, General, and Administrative Expenses.
Operating, general and administrative expenses for the year ended
December 31, 2008 were $3,055,075 compared to $6,042,512 for the year
ended December 31, 2007, a decrease of $2,987,437 or approximately
49%. The majority of the decrease was attributable to decreases in
consulting expenses ($3,795,172) and investor relations ($137,046),
due to the canceling of non-essential consulting contracts, and
repairs and maintenance ($201,800), attributed to the decrease in real
estate properties owned in 2008, offset by increases in contract labor
($217,241) due to lack of in-house staff, officer compensation
($686,075), largely attributed to a annual bonus related to an
employment agreement between the Company and its President, and
accounting expenses ($39,658).
Revenues and expenses associated with the St. Clair Superior
Apartment LLC have been presented as discontinued operations as of
December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2008 as a result of the Company's
commitment to sell 80% of the subsidiary. During the year ended 2008,
the Company conserved funds where possible.
In 2007, due to the Company's cash and debt balances, at and
subsequent to June 30, 2007, the Company took measures to reduce costs
that included canceling all non-essential consulting contracts. In
2007, consulting expense related to marketing, public relations,
shares issued for the start up of Goshen Energy, and keeping current
with SEC filings. As of July 1, 2007, when all non-essential
consulting contracts were cancelled, and through December 31, 2008
consulting expenses were kept to a minimum where possible. For the
year ended 2008 consulting expense relates to marketing and public
relations, in the Company's attempt market the credit investor program
that is discussed above.
(c) Non-Operating Expenses (Income).
The Company incurred interest expenses (net of interest income)
of $487,337 for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to
$1,017,813 for the year ended December 31, 2007, a decrease of
$530,479 or approximately 52%. The decrease is due to the
significantly lower interest rates (10%) on the outstanding notes
payable during the year ended 2008 compared to that at year ended
2007, and the write off of outstanding notes and accrued interest as
stated in Note 12 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The
Company will continue to enter into debt agreements at the 10%
interest rate; however rates may increase if the Company is unable to
pay back debts timely.
The change in fair value of the Company's debt derivative for
year ended 2008 increased income to $45,313 compared to an expense of
$7,710 for the year ended 2007. This increase is a result of the
Company's stock price volatility in the past year.
The Company incurred a gain on debt extinguishment of $879,632
for the year ended 2008, as discussed in Note 12 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements compared to $459,440 for the year ended 2007. In
2008, a non-reoccurring gain of $809,684 was recognized due to the
write off of an outstanding note payable and interest due to the
expiration of the Company's promise to pay in accordance with the
California Statute of Limitations. The write off was unusual and
infrequent and does not represent a consistent trend of the Company,
but may continue as the Company attempts to contact debt holders to
pay or renegotiate its promissory notes.
(d) Net Operating Loss.
The Company had an operating loss of $2,894,336 for the year
ended December 31, 2008 compared to $5,914,724 for the year ended
December 31, 2007, a decrease of $3,020,388 or approximately 51%. The
decrease in operating loss is the result of the factors mentioned
above. The Company anticipates continuing revenue from the credit
investor program and generating new revenue from investments acquired
during the first quarter of 2009.
Factors That May Affect Operating Results.
The Company's operating results can vary significantly depending
upon a number of factors, many of which are outside its control.
General factors that may affect its operating results include:
- market acceptance of and changes in demand for services;
- a small number of customers account for, and may in future
periods account for, substantial portions of the Company's
revenue, and revenue could decline because of delays of customer
orders or the failure to retain customers;
- gain or loss of clients or strategic relationships;
- announcement or introduction of new services by the Company or by
its competitors;
- price competition;
- the ability to upgrade and develop systems and infrastructure to
accommodate growth;
- the ability to introduce and market services in accordance with
market demand;
- changes in governmental regulation; and
- reduction in or delay of capital spending by clients due to the
effects of terrorism, war and political instability.
The Company believes that its planned growth and profitability will
depend in large part on the ability to promote its services, gain
clients and expand its relationship with current clients.
Accordingly, the Company intends to invest in marketing, strategic
partnerships, and development of its customer base. If the Company is
not successful in promoting its services and expanding its customer
base, this may have a material adverse effect on its financial
condition and its ability to continue to operate the business.
Operating Activities.
The net cash used in operating activities was $2,361,986 for the
year ended December 31, 2008 compared to $3,983,717 for the year ended
December 31, 2007, a decrease of $1,621,731 or approximately 41%.
This decrease is attributed to many changes from period to period,
including a reduction in stock issued for services, notes receivable -
related party, accrued interest, unsecured liabilities and an increase
in stock issued for officer compensation, gain on extinguishment of
debt and purchased home inventory.
Investing Activities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $164,069 for the year
ended December 31, 2008 compared to $188,011 for the year ended
December 31, 2007, a decrease of $23,942 or approximately 13%. This
decrease in 2008 resulted primarily from the increased investment
purchases and sales offset by the gain on discontinued operations for
the year ended 2007.
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
At December 31, 2008, the Company had total current assets of
$2,369,944 compared to $2,203,469 at year ended 2007 and total current
liabilities of $4,839,438 compared to $3,288,319 at 2007, resulting in
a working capital deficits of $2,449,495 at December 31, 2008 and
$1,084,850 at December 31, 2007. The Company's cash balance at
December 31, 2008 totaled $213,988 compared to $45,499 at December 31,
2007. Overall, cash and cash equivalents for the year ended 2008
increased by $168,489. Cash increased for the year ended 2008 was
primarily due to increased proceeds from notes payables and
significantly less expenses. The Company's debt load will put
considerable strain on its cash resources in the fiscal year 2009.
The increase in current liabilities from December 31, 2007 is
primarily due to the increase of notes payable and accrued interest
($1,797,548) and convertible debentures plus accrued interest
($126,135). This increase was offset by a decrease in accrued
expenses ($228,224) and accrued consulting-related party ($100,000)
and debt derivative liability ($45,313).
Net cash provided by financing activities was $2,694,544 for year
ended December 31, 2008 compared to $4,205,201 for the year ended
December 31, 2007, a decrease of $1,510,657 or approximately 36%.
This decrease resulted primarily from a reduction of proceeds from
notes payable.
The Company's current cash and cash equivalents balance will not
be sufficient to fund its operations for the next twelve months.
Therefore, the Company's continued operations, as well as the full
implementation of its business plan, will depend upon its ability to
raise additional funds through bank borrowings and equity or debt
financing. In this regard, the Company's President has embarked on a
campaign to raise $3,000,000 in debt and equity financing for the
Company to continue and expand operations. The Company has raised
approximately $2,840,000 as debt during 2008.
Whereas the Company has been successful in the past in raising
capital, no assurance can be given that these sources of financing
will continue to be available to it and/or that demand for equity/debt
instruments will be sufficient to meet its capital needs, or that
financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of liabilities that might be
necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
If funding is insufficient at any time in the future, the Company
may not be able to take advantage of business opportunities or respond
to competitive pressures, or may be required to reduce the scope of
planned product development and marketing efforts, any of which could
have a negative impact on business and operating results. In
addition, insufficient funding may have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition, which could require it to:
- curtail operations significantly;
- sell significant assets;
- seek arrangements with strategic partners or other parties that
may require the Company to relinquish significant rights to
products, technologies or markets; or
- explore other strategic alternatives including a merger or sale
of the Company.
To the extent that the Company raises additional capital through
the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the issuance of
such securities may result in dilution to existing stockholders. If
additional funds are raised through the issuance of debt securities,
these securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to
holders of common stock and the terms of such debt could impose
restrictions on the Company's operations. Regardless of whether cash
assets prove to be inadequate to meet the Company's operational needs,
the Company may seek to compensate providers of services by issuance
of stock in lieu of cash, which may also result in dilution to
existing stockholders.
Inflation.
The impact of inflation on costs and the ability to pass on cost
increases to the Company's customers over time is dependent upon
market conditions. The Company is not aware of any inflationary
pressures that have had any significant impact on operations over the
past quarter, and the Company does not anticipate that inflationary
factors will have a significant impact on future operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
The Company does not maintain off-balance sheet arrangements nor
does it participate in non-exchange traded contracts requiring fair
value accounting treatment.
Critical Accounting Policies.
The SEC has issued Financial Reporting Release No. 60,
"Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting
Policies" ("FRR 60"), suggesting companies provide additional
disclosure and commentary on their most critical accounting policies.
In FRR 60, the SEC has defined the most critical accounting policies
as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of a company's
financial condition and operating results, and require management to
make its most difficult and subjective judgments, often as a result of
the need to make estimates of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Based on this definition, the Company's most critical accounting
policies include: (a) use of estimates in the preparation of financial
statements; (b) revenue recognition; (c) stock based compensation; (d)
inventory - homes for sale; (e) impairment of long-lived assets; and
(f) investment in unconsolidated investee. The methods, estimates and
judgments the Company uses in applying these most critical accounting
policies have a significant impact on the results it reports in the
financial statements.
(a) Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements.
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principals requires the Company to
make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company
evaluates these estimates, including those related to revenue
recognition and concentration of credit risk. The Company bases its
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
(b) Revenue Recognition.
Revenue for the Company is generated primarily from the
commissions earned through the credit-investor relations' program and
rent revenue from the St. Clair Superior Apartment Complex. The
Company assists buyers in finding properties for purchase from
partnering lenders. Revenue from commissions are recognized and earned
upon the closing of escrow, at which time the Company receives a
percentage of the proceeds.
Rental revenue from the St. Clair Superior is recognized and
earned as it becomes receivable according to the provisions of the
lease. Security deposits are taken into income in accordance with the
lease contract in the event of default by the tenant. As of December
31, 2008, all rental revenues have been presented as part of
discontinued operations due to the commitment to sell a majority of
the Company's ownership rights in the subsidiary.
Home inventory revenue and related profit are recognized at the
time of the closing of the sale, when title to and possession of the
property are transferred to the buyer. Buyers are required to obtain
independent financing for purchase of the Company's real estate properties.
All revenues that are not generated through real estate
renovation and sales or rental revenue are classified as other revenue
and recognized when the earning process is complete. The earning
process is complete when there is existence of an arrangement,
delivery has occurred or services rendered, the price is fixed or
determinable and the collectability of the revenue is reasonable.
(c) Stock Based Compensation.
Shares of the Company's common stock were issued for services.
These issuances are valued at the fair market value of the services
provided and the number of shares issued is determined based upon what
the price of the common stock is on the date of each respective
transaction. For those transactions without a fair market value in
the service contract, the Company values the shares issued for
services at the fair market value of its common stock on the date the
total number of shares is known.
(d) Inventory - Homes for Sale.
Finished redevelopment house inventories are stated at the lower
of accumulated cost or net realizable value. Inventories under
development or held for development are stated at accumulated cost,
unless certain facts indicate such cost would not be recovered from
the cash flows generated by future disposition. In this instance, such
inventories are measured at fair value.
Sold units are expensed on a specific identification basis.
Under the specific identification basis, cost of sales includes the
rehabilitation cost of the home, closing costs and commissions.
(e) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-
Lived Assets," the Company records valuation adjustments on land
inventory and related communities under development when events and
circumstances indicate that they may be impaired and when the cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their
carrying amounts. The Company did not record valuation adjustments on
land inventory as of December 31, 2008 as no triggering event or
impairment had occurred. In 2008, the Company's annual impairment
test did not identify an impairment of long-lived assets. Due to the
commitment to sell a majority of the Company's ownership rights in the
subsidiary in which its major long-lived asset resides, the Company
has presented this asset in assets held for sale.
(f) Investment in Unconsolidated Investee.
For fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, entities in
which a reporting entity does not have a controlling financial
interest (and therefore are not consolidated) but in which the
reporting entity exerts significant influence (generally defined as
owning a voting interest of 20% to 50%, or a partnership interest
greater than 3%) may be accounted for either under Accounting
Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 18, "The Equity Method of
Accounting for Investments in Common Stock" or SFAS No. 159, "The Fair
Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities," which
was issued by the FASB in February 2007. The Company has not elected
to adopt SFAS No. 159. Instead, the Company continues to account for
its investments in The Male Room under the equity method of accounting
and records its share of income as a component in its consolidated
statement of operations.
Forward Looking Statements.
Information in this Form 10-K contains "forward looking
statements" within the meaning of Rule 175 of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 of the Securities Act of 1934, as
amended. When used in this Form 10-K, the words "expects,"
"anticipates," "believes," "plans," "will" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. These are statements
that relate to future periods and include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the adequacy of cash, expectations regarding net
losses and cash flow, statements regarding growth, the need for future
financing, dependence on personnel, and operating expenses.
Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are
not limited to, those discussed above as well as the risks set forth
above under "Factors That May Affect Operating Results." These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The
Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements
contained herein to reflect any change in expectations with regard
thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which
any such statement is based.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Audited financial statements as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2008, and for the year ended December 31, 2007 are
presented in a separate section of this report following Item 15.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A(T). CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act)
that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
in its periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated
and communicated to management, including the principal executive
officer/principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's
management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with
the participation of the principal executive officer/principal
financial officer, of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon
the evaluation, the principal executive officer/principal financial
officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were not effective at a reasonable assurance level to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by it in the reports
that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified
in the SEC's rules and forms since the Company is currently late in
filing this Form 10-K. The principal executive officer/principal
financial officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level to ensure
that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the
Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and
communicated to the Company's management, including the principal
executive officer/principal financial officer, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
The Company's management also is required to assess and report
on the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting
in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
("Section 404") (as codified in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)
promulgated under the Exchange Act). This is to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:
- pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the Company;
- provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of
the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations
of management and directors of the Company; and
- provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the
Company's assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. In making
this assessment and preparing its report, management used the criteria
set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission in Internal Control-Integrated Framework as required by
Section 404.
(a) Material Weaknesses.
A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of
control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood
that a material misstatement of the financial statements will not be
prevented (as defined under Public Accounting Oversight Board Auditing
Standard No. 5). During their assessment, management has noted the
following material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2008:
- the Company did not have effective comprehensive entity-level
internal controls specific to the structure of the
Company to ensure adequate, timely and accurate communication and
information flow; and
- the Company did not have formal policies governing certain
accounting transactions and financial reporting processes.
An independent consulting firm assisted management with its
assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over
financial reporting, including scope determination, planning,
staffing, documentation, testing, remediation and retesting and
overall program management of the assessment project. In conclusion,
the Company's Chief Executive Officer determined that the Company did
not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2008.
(b) Remedial Measures.
The Company is in the process of evaluating its material
weaknesses, as outlined above, and has already begun remediation
procedures to address these weaknesses. In an effort to remediate the
identified material weaknesses and enhance its internal controls, the
Company has initiated, or plans to initiate, the following series of measures:
- identify a communication process such that transactions entered
into by executive management are communicated in a timely and
effective manner to avoid unnecessary financial reporting delays
and adjustments;
- establish comprehensive formal general accounting policies and
procedures and require employees, or consultants in areas such as
accounting, reporting and administration, to facilitate sign off
of such policies and procedures with executive management as
documentation of their understanding of and compliance with
Company policies; and
- finalize formal policies governing accounting transaction and
financial reporting processes which were started as part of this
endeavor.
The Company continued to have the material weaknesses outlined
above throughout 2008; however due to increased personnel in 2009, the
Company believes that it will be able to implement the above remedial
measures by June 30, 2009. Additionally, the Company plans to test
its updated internal control over financial reporting by December 31, 2009.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the reportable conditions and
other areas of the Company's internal control over financial reporting
identified by it as needing improvement have not resulted in a
material restatement of the financial statements. Nor is management
aware of any instance where such reportable conditions or other
identified areas of weakness has resulted in a material misstatement
or omission in any report the Company has filed with the SEC.
However, it is reasonably possible that, if not remediated, one or
more of the identified material weaknesses noted above could result in
a material misstatement in the Company's reported financial statements
that might result in a material misstatement in a future annual or
interim period.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the
Company's independent registered public accounting firm regarding
internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was
not subject to attestation by this firm pursuant to temporary rules of
the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management's report in
this annual report.
Inherent Limitations of Control Systems.
Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no
evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control
issues and instances of fraud, if any, will be or have been detected.
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in
decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because
of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be
circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of
two or more people, and/or by management override of the control. The
design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no
assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals
under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions, and/or the degree of
compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate. Because
of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective internal control
system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control
over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of
2008 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
Subsequent Events.
(a) Stock Issuances.
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company issued the following
shares of common stock:
On January 12, 2009, the Company issued 71,428,571 restricted
shares of common stock for officer compensation valued at
$500,000 (contract value) at $0.007 per share in accordance with
Mr. Taylor's employment agreement dated January 1, 2008.
On February 6, 2009, the Company issued 2,000,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services valued at $20,000 ($0.01 per share).
On February 17, 2009, the Company issued 300,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services valued at $60,000 ($0.20 per share).
On April 15, 2009, the Company issued 300,000 restricted shares
of common stock for services valued at $15,000 ($0.05 per share).
(b) St. Clair Superior Apartment, Inc.
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company entered into a stock
purchase agreement to sell 80% of it interest in it subsidiary, St.
Clair Superior, to a third party for a value of $350,000. Per the
agreement, the Company issued 400 of the 500 authorized common stock
in the subsidiary to the third party. The Company will continue to
hold a 20% non-controlling interest in the subsidiary and will record
its investment in accordance with the equity method going forward.
The sale was finalized on January 30, 2009.
(c) Limited Liability Companies.
During the first quarter of 2009 the Company has increased its
leveraged investments and holdings by creating four limited liability
companies; City Juice Systems KS, LLC ("City Juice"), a Kansas limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the food and
beverage arena; City Capital Petroleum, LLC ("City Petroleum"), a New
York limited liability company that engages in purchasing companies in
the oil industry; City Laundry Services, LLC, a Missouri limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the laundry
arena; and City Beauty Systems, LLC, a Missouri limited liability
company that engages in the health and beauty arena. Each subsidiary
is responsible for acquiring like companies with plans of operations
that are similar to that of the acquiring subsidiary at a significant
discount to market. It is the intention of the Company to have the
subsidiaries assists their acquired companies in turning a profit.
Subsequent to the turnaround, the Company will either sell or retain
the acquisitions' for cash flow as it sees fit.
In February 2009, the Company purchased its first acquisition under
City Juice, located in the Kansas City area. City Juice is currently
in negotiations and serious discussions to acquire more companies in
the food and beverage area in the Midwest.
The Company is the managing partner of City Laundry, which is
intended to be jointly owned by several of the other partner entities.
The Company's laundromats will operate under the name City Laundry,
while the dry cleaners will operate as Express Cleaners. In February
2009 the Company completed the first acquisition for this commercial
laundry subsidiary, the acquisition of a 2,000 sq. ft./30-machine
laundromat with annual revenues of approximately $108,000.
Additionally, the Company purchased their second commercial laundry
subsidiary located in the Kansas City area in March 2009. City
Laundry is currently in negotiations and serious discussions to
acquire more Laundromats and dry cleaners in the Midwest.
In the first quarter of 2009, the Company acquired a 2.18% equity
stake, and management role in NY Liquidation Group, LLC. This firm
recently acquired a chain of eBay drop off retail stores in the New
York City area. NY Liquidation had gross revenues in excess of
$500,000 in 2008. City Capital will earn a management fee as part of
the Company's professional management services.
PART III.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers.
The names, ages, and respective positions of the directors and
executive officers of the Company are set forth below. The directors
named below will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders or
until their successors are duly elected and have qualified. Directors
are elected for a term until the next annual stockholders' meeting.
Officers will hold their positions at the will of the board of
directors, absent any employment agreement, of which none currently
exist or are contemplated.
There are no family relationships between any two or more of the
directors or executive officers. There are no arrangements or
understandings between any two or more of the directors or executive
officers. There is no arrangement or understanding between any of the
directors or executive officers and any other person pursuant to which
any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or
officer, and there is no arrangement, plan or understanding as to
whether non-management stockholders will exercise their voting rights
to continue to elect the current board of directors. There are also no
arrangements, agreements or understandings between non-management
stockholders that may directly or indirectly participate in or
influence the management of the Company's affairs. There are no other
promoters or control persons of the Company. There are no legal
proceedings involving the executive officers or directors of the
Company, except that Mr. Taylor is named in the action entitled
Escalada v. City Capital Corporation, et. al., described under Legal
Proceedings.
(a) Ephren W. Taylor II, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Taylor, age 26, became the Company's Chief Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board on May 5, 2006. Mr. Taylor is also Chairman
and sole director, and CEO, of Ephren Capital Corporation, positions
he has held since January 2005. He has, from March 2006 to the
present, served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of
AmoroCorp., Inc., a public company trading on the Pink Sheets under
the symbol AORO, that is developing various real estate projects in
Tennessee, Ohio and Missouri. Mr. Taylor also serves as the Chief
Executive Officer of Amoro Capital Corporation (from 2005 to the
present), which owns a diversified portfolio of companies including
Ephren Capital Corporation, Green Mountain Springs Water, a third
generation bottled water company, and Amoro Financial Group. From
2000 to 2003, Mr. Taylor founded and served as Chief Executive Officer
of iNTouch Connections, LLC, a technology company.
(b) Waldo Emerson Brantley III, Executive Vice President, Director.
Mr. Brantley, age 52, was appointed a director of the Company,
and elected Executive Vice President, on January 23, 2007. In addition
he serves as a director and chief communication officer of AmoroCorp,
Inc, a related party (from February 2006), a firm that is involved in
socially conscious investing in urban communities. Mr. Brantley is
also President of WEB3Direct, Inc. Business Consulting (from January
1997), a firm that works on results-driven marketing solutions and
strategic consulting for businesses. He is also a principal of the
UK-based Guthrie Group (from August 2000), a firm that does business
funding, transactions and development. Mr. Brantley graduated in 1976
with a Bachelors degree in communications (Magna Cum Laude) from
Florida State University.
(c) Don Ricardo McCarthy, Director.
Mr. McCarthy, age 57, was appointed a director of the Company on
April 12, 2007. From 1997 until his retirement in 2006, he served as
Consulate to the United States from the Caribbean nation of Barbados.
Mr. McCarthy also served as the Senior Business Development Manager
for the Barbados Tourism Authority, at the Barbados Consulate General
Office. He is also Chairman of the Advisory Counsel for the Caribbean
Tourism Organization; Chairman of the Marne and Ecological Research
Foundation; Director of Distinctive Luxury Vacations; Member of the
Greater Los Angeles World Trade Center Association; and Member of the
Los Angeles Diplomatic Corps. From 2006 to the present, Mr. McCarthy
has served as chief executive office of Ramnat LLC, coordinating and
identifying on/off-shore investment opportunities; wind and solar
energy; residential and commercial real estate properties for
potential investment. Mr. McCarthy earned Bachelor of Science and
Masters of Business Administration degrees at Western States
University, Fullerton, California.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's directors, certain officers and persons holding 10% or more
of the Company's common stock to file reports regarding their
ownership and regarding their acquisitions and dispositions of the
Company's common stock with the SEC. Such persons are required by SEC
regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a)
forms they file.
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3 and 4 and amendments
thereto furnished to the Company under Rule 16a-3(d) during fiscal
2006, 2007 and 2008, and certain written representations from
executive officers and directors, the Company is aware that the
following required reports were not timely filed: (a) Form 4's to
report a stock dividend received by Mr. Taylor in June 2007 and
various issuances to, and acquisitions by, Mr. Taylor of common stock
between December 2007 and October 2008 (some of which were purchases
on the open market); (b) Form 4's to report various issuances of
common stock to Mr. Brantley between May 2007 and May 2008; (c) Form 4
to report two issuances of common stock to Mr. McCarthy between
November 2006 and June 2007; (d) a Form 3 to report the issuance of
shares to Mr. Taylor (held in the name of Ephren Taylor Holdings LLC,
which is controlled by Mr. Taylor) in August 2006; (e) a Form 3 to
report the issuance of restricted shares of common stock to Lucian
Development in October 2007; and (f) a Form 3 to report the issuance
of a total of 600,000 restricted shares of common stock to WEB3Direct,
Inc. in December 2008. The Form 3 of Mr. Taylor was filed in August
2006. A Form 4 to report all the transactions of Mr. Taylor (except
for the stock dividend in June 2007) was filed on October 29, 2008
(which Form now needs to be amended). Form 5's to cover the non-
reported Form 4 transactions of Mr. Taylor, Mr. Brantley and Mr.
McCarthy are now being prepared for filing. A Form 3 to cover the
issuances to WEB3Direct is now being prepared for filing. The Company
previously informed Lucian Development of the need to file a Form 3
but it has not done so. The Company is unaware that any other
required reports were not timely filed.
Corporate Governance.
(a) Code of Ethics.
The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the
Company's principal executive officer, principal financial officer,
principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing
similar functions.
(b) Audit Committee.
The Company's Audit Committee consists of Mr. Taylor, who is not
an independent director. The audit committee has not adopted a
written charter. Mr. Taylor is considered to be a "financial expert,"
as that term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K.
The primary responsibility of the Audit Committee is to oversee
the financial reporting process on behalf of the Company's board of
directors and report the result of their activities to the board.
Such responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the selection,
and if necessary the replacement, of the Company's independent
registered public accounting firm, review and discuss with such
independent registered public accounting firm: (i) the overall scope
and plans for the audit, (ii) the adequacy and effectiveness of the
accounting and financial controls, including the Company's system to
monitor and manage business risks, and legal and ethical programs, and
(iii) the results of the annual audit, including the financial
statements to be included in the annual report on Form 10-K.
The Company's policy is to pre-approve all audit and permissible
non-audit services provided by the independent registered public
accounting firm. These services may include audit services, audit-
related services, tax services and other services. Pre-approval is
generally provided for up to one year and any pre-approval is detailed
as to the particular service or category of services and is generally
subject to a specific budget. The independent registered public
accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to
the audit committee regarding the extent of services provided by the
independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this
pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. The
audit committee may also pre-approve particular services on a case-by-
case basis.
(c) Other Committee of the Board of Directors.
Other than the Audit Committee, the Company presently does not
have a compensation committee, nominating committee, an executive
committee of the board of directors, stock plan committee or any other
committees.
(d) Recommendation of Nominees.
There have been no changes to the procedures by which security
holders may recommend nominees to the Company's board of directors.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Summary Compensation Table.
The following table presents compensation information for the year
ended December 31, 2008 for the persons who served as principal
executive officer and each of the two other most highly compensated
executive officers whose aggregate salary and bonus was more than
$100,000 in such year.
Nonqualified
Non-Equity Deferred
Name and Stock Option Incentive Plan Compensation All Other
Principal Salary Bonus Awards Award(s) Compensation Earnings Compensation Total
Position Year ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($) ($)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j)
Ephren 2008 $500,000 $ 37,000 $500,000 - - - - $1,037,000
Taylor 2007 $250,000 - - - - - - $ 250,000
II, CEO 2006 - - - - - - - -
Waldo 2008 - - $ 80,000 - - - - $ 80,000
Emerson 2007 - - $213,000 - - - - $ 213,000
Brantley
Gary
Borglund, 2007 $ 0 - - - - - - 0
former 2006 $ 80,000 - - - - - - $ 80,000
CEO (3)
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(1) Mr. Taylor was appointed chief executive officer and a
director on May 5, 2006.
(2) Mr. Brantley was appointed executive vice president and a
director on January 23, 2007.
(3) Mr. Borglund resigned as president and a director on May 1, 2007.
Executive Officer Contracts.
Ephren Taylor.
On January 1, 2008, the Company entered into a ten-year
employment agreement with Mr. Taylor in his capacity as chief
executive officer (see Exhibit 10.6). Under this agreement, Mr.
Taylor agrees that he will devote his entire business time, attention,
skill, and energy exclusively to the business of the Company, will use
his best efforts to promote the success of the Company's business, and
will cooperate fully in the advancement of the best interests of the
Company. However, nothing in the Agreement will prevent Mr. Taylor
from engaging in additional activities in connection with personal
investments and community affairs that are not inconsistent with his
duties under this Agreement.
Mr. Taylor is to be paid an annual salary of $500,000, which
will be payable in equal periodic installments according to the
Employer's customary payroll practices, but no less frequently than
monthly. Mr. Taylor will also be permitted to participate in such
group pension, profit sharing, bonus, life insurance, hospitalization,
major medical, and other group employee benefit plans that may be in
effect from time to time.
As additional compensation for the services to be rendered
pursuant to this Agreement, Mr. Taylor will also be paid the following
bonus compensation:
(a) An amount equal to 1% of the net operating income received
by the Company during each fiscal year of the employment period. This
bonus payment it to be paid within thirty days of the completion of
the independent certified public accountant's completion of the annual
audit for the Company at the close of each fiscal year;
(b) Issue the number of shares of the capital common stock of
the Company with a fair market value of $500,000; and
(c) An amount equal to 1% of any and all funds raised and
received by the Company, solely based upon Mr. Taylor's fundraising
and marketing efforts, whether such funds are paid to him in the form
of debt or equity. This bonus payment is to be calculated monthly and
paid in quarterly disbursements, with the first payment to be paid on
April 1, 2007, and each additional payment made on the first day of
each quarter thereafter throughout the employment period of this Agreement.
Employer may terminate this Agreement with cause upon delivery
of written notice to Mr. Taylor stating the cause of termination. For
purposes of this Agreement, "cause" shall mean his criminal indictment
for or confession, plea of nolo contendere, or conviction of a crime
involving theft, fraud or embezzlement against him. Upon the Company's
delivery of said notice, Mr. Taylor's employment period would
automatically terminate.
Upon the termination of the employment period, the bonus
compensation, and any and all other rights under this Agreement or
otherwise would also automatically terminate upon delivery of written
notice of termination. Notwithstanding the above, within thirty days
of the receipt of notice of termination for cause, the Company would
pay to Mr. Taylor an aggregate amount equal to 50% of the unpaid
salary he would have earned upon completion of the employment period.
In the event Company terminates the employment period without cause,
the Company would pay to Mr. Taylor an aggregate amount equal to 100%
of the unpaid salary he would have earned upon completion of the
employment period. Mr. Taylor has the right under this Agreement to
terminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty days prior written
notice to the Company.
Other Compensation.
There are no other plans that provide for the payment of
retirement benefits, or benefits that will be paid primarily following
retirement, including but not limited to tax-qualified defined benefit
plans, supplemental executive retirement plans, tax-qualified defined
contribution plans and nonqualified defined contribution plans. In
addition, there are no other contracts, agreements, plans or
arrangements, whether written or unwritten, that provide for
payment(s) to a named executive officer at, following, or in
connection with the resignation, retirement or other termination of a
named executive officer, or a change in control of the Company or a
change in the named executive officer's responsibilities following a
change in control, with respect to each named executive officer.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Beneficial Ownership Table.
The following table sets forth information regarding the
beneficial ownership of shares of the Company's common stock as of
March 31, 2009 (78,330,044 issued and outstanding) by (i) all
stockholders known to the Company to be beneficial owners of more than
5% of the outstanding common stock; (ii) each director and executive
officer; and (iii) all officers and directors of the Company as a
group. Each person has sole voting power and sole dispositive power
as to all of the shares shown as beneficially owned by him
Title of Name and Address of Amount and Nature Percent of
Class Beneficial Owner of Beneficial Class
Owner (1)
Common Stock Ephren W. Taylor II 71,898,207 (2) 91.79%
2000 Mallory Lane,
Suite 130-301,
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Common Stock Waldo Emerson Brantley III 157,333 (3) 0.20%
2000 Mallory Lane,
Suite 130-301,
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Common Stock Don Ricardo McCarthy 1,050 0.0001%
2000 Mallory Lane,
Suite 130-301,
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
Common Stock Shares of all directors and 72,056,590 92.00%
executive officers
as a group (3 persons)
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(1) None of these security holders has the right to acquire any amount
of the shares within sixty days from options, warrants, rights,
conversion privilege, or similar obligations. Applicable
percentage ownership of common stock is based on 78,330,044 shares
issued and outstanding on March 31, 2009 divided into the total
common stock for each beneficial owner (reflects the reverse split
of the Company's common stock on December 12, 2007). Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the SEC. In computing the number of shares
beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of
that person, shares of common stock subject to options or
convertible or exchangeable into such shares of common stock held
by that person that are currently exercisable, or exercisable
within 60 days, are included.
(2) Of the total amount, 71,430,873 is owned directly by Mr.
Taylor and 467,334 is owned by Ephren Taylor Holdings LLC, which
is controlled by Mr. Taylor.
(3) Although Mr. Brantley is a principal of WEB3Direct, Inc., which
owns, as of March 31, 2009, 900,000 restricted shares of Company
common stock, he disclaims any beneficial ownership of these
shares since he holds neither voting power, which the power to
vote, or to direct the voting, over these shares, nor investment
power, which includes the power to dispose, or to direct the
disposition of, over these shares. Therefore, WEB3Direct, Inc.
is not considered to be a related party.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans.
The Company has adopted two equity compensation plans and amended
as one, neither of which has been approved by the Company's
shareholders:
(a) Employee Stock Incentive Plan.
On March 5, 2002, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Incentive
Plan (this plan was amended on November 20, 2002. This plan is
intended to allow designated officers, employees, directors and outside
consultants of the Company to certain options to purchase Company
common stock. The purpose of this plan is to provide these persons
with equity-based compensation incentives to make significant and
extraordinary contributions to the long-term performance and growth of
the Company, and to attract and retain employees. All 20,000,000
shares of common stock authorized under this plan have been registered
under a Form S-8's filed with the SEC. The options are exercisable at
whatever price is established by the board of directors, in its sole
discretion, on the date of the grant. No options have been granted
under this plan. Contrary to a statement in last year's Form 10-KSB,
these shares have not been deregistered with the SEC.
(b) Non-Employee Directors and Consultants Retainer Stock Plan.
On March 5, 2001, the Company adopted a Non-Employee Directors
and Consultants Retainer Stock Plan (Amendment No. 4 was adopted on
March 29, 2007). The purposes of the plan are to enable the Company
to promote the interests of the Company by attracting and retaining
non-employee directors and consultants capable of furthering the
business of the Company and by aligning their economic interests more
closely with those of the Company's shareholders, by paying their
retainer or fees in the form of shares of common stock. All
20,000,000 shares of common stock authorized under this plan have been
registered under the last Form S-8 filed with the SEC. As of December
31, 2008, there were 727,021 (2,265,137 pre slit) shares issued and
17,734,863 shares remaining to be issued under the March 29, 2007
amended plan.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
December 31, 2008
Number of
Securities
Remaining
Number of available for future
securities to be issuance under
issued upon Weighted-average equity
exercise of exercise price of compensation
outstanding outstanding plans (excluding
options, warrants options, warrants securities reflected
and rights and rights in column (a))
Plan category (a) (b) (c)
Equity 0 0 0
compensation
plans
approved by
security holders
Equity Stock Incentive Plan:
compensation 20,000,000 shares;
plans not Director's and
approved by Consultant's Plan:
security 17,734,863 shares
holders 0 $0
Total 0 $0 Stock Incentive Plan:
20,000,000 shares;
Director's and
Consultant's Plan:
17,734,863 shares
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE.
Other than as set forth below, during the last two fiscal years
there have not been any relationships, transactions, or proposed
transactions to which the Company was or is to be a party, in which any
of the directors, officers, or 5% or greater stockholders (or any
immediate family thereof) had or is to have a direct or indirect
material interest.
(a) On August 24, 2006 the Company entered into an agreement
with Amorocorp, Inc. where by Amorocorp supplied management and
financial services including accounting and legal services to the
Company. Under the terms of the agreement the Company paid Amorocorp
$100,000 per month for the services it rendered to the Company. The
Chairman and CEO of the Company is also the President and a
shareholder of Amorocorp. As of December 31, 2006 the Company had
prepaid Amorocorp $138,363. This agreement was terminated on June 30, 2007.
(b) On April 19, 2006 the Company entered into an agreement with
Ephren Capital, Inc. to acquire 100% of ECC Vine Street Real Estate
Acquisitions, LLC (ECC Vine) as an operating subsidiary. Under the
terms of the agreement Ephren Capital, Inc exchanged all of their
outstanding units for common shares of the Company. In addition, the
Company will receive future considerations for the shares issued. On
July 1, 2006 the Company's shareholders approved the merger agreement
between the Company and ECC Vine. On July 31, 2006 the Company
completed the acquisition of ECC Vine and issued 269,255 shares of the
Company's stock to the unit holders of ECC Vine; 170,392 shares for
the acquisition of the ECC Vine and 99,396 shares for a stock
subscription receivable. The Company disposed of ECC Vine Street
Acquisition, LLC on November 2007. The Company incurred a loss on
discontinued operations of $1,792,302.
(c) On November 30, 2006, Mr. McCarthy received 1,000 (25,000
pre split) restricted shares of common stock as payment for services
rendered to the Company valued at $4,500 ($0.18 per share).
(d) On May 3, 2007, Mr. Brantley received 13,333 (333,333 pre
split) restricted shares of common stock as payment for services
rendered to the Company valued at $33,333 ($1.00 per share).
(e) On June 7, 2007, Mr. Taylor received a total of 13,463
(336,568 pre split) restricted shares of common stock as part of the
5% stock dividend of the Company, effective on May 11, 2007.
(f) On June 7, 2007, Mr. Brantley received a total of 667
(16,666 pre split) restricted shares of common stock as part of the 5%
stock dividend of the Company, effective on May 11, 2007.
(g) On June 7, 2007, Mr. McCarthy received 50 (1,250 pre split)
restricted shares of common stock as part of the 5% stock dividend of
the Company, effective on May 11, 2007.
(h) On July 31, 2007, Mr. Brantley received a total of 43,333
(1,083,333 pre split) restricted shares of common stock for services
rendered to the Company valued at $180,000 ($0.17 per share).
(i) On January 1, 2008, the Company entered into a ten-year
employment agreement with Mr. Taylor in his capacity as chief
executive officer (see Item 11 for a description of this agreement).
(j) On May 5, 2008, Mr. Taylor received 2,500,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services rendered to the Company valued at
$500,000 ($0.20 per share) (contract value) in accordance with Mr.
Taylor's employment agreement dated January 1, 2008. The stock value
at January 3, 2008 was $1.30 per share and only 384,615 should have
been issued in accordance with Section 3.2 of this employment
agreement. 2,115,385 shares of that amount were cancelled on October
8, 2008.
(k) On May 5, 2008, Mr. Brantley received 100,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services rendered to the Company valued at
$80,000 ($0.80 per share).
(l) On December 8, 2008, the Company issued 500,000 shares of
restricted common to Web3Direct, Inc. stock for services valued at
$100,000 ($0.20 per share). On December 29, 2008, the Company issued
100,000 shares of restricted common stock to this company for services
valued at $20,000 ($0.20 per share). On February 17, 2009, the
Company issued 300,000 shares of restricted common stock to this
company for services valued at $60,000 ($0.20 per share). Although
Mr. Brantley disclaims any beneficial ownership of these shares under
the SEC's beneficial ownership rules (see Item 10), he is an officer
of Web3Direct, Inc. and therefore these are considered to be related
party transactions.
(m) On January 12, 2009, Mr. Taylor received 71,428,571 shares
of restricted common stock for officer compensation valued at $500,000
(contract value) ($0.007 per share) in accordance with the Mr.
Taylor's employment agreement dated January 1, 2008.
For each of the transactions noted above, the transaction was
negotiated, on the part of the Company, on the basis of what is in the
best interests of the Company and its stockholders. In addition, in
each case the interested affiliate did vote in favor of the
transaction; however, the full board of directors did make the
determination that the terms in each case were as favorable as could
have been obtained from non-affiliated parties.
Certain of the officers and directors are engaged in other
businesses, either individually or through partnerships and
corporations in which they have an interest, hold an office, or serve
on a board of directors. As a result, certain conflicts of interest
may arise between the Company and such officers and directors. The
Company will attempt to resolve such conflicts of interest in its favor.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered the
Company's principal accountants for the audit of the Company's
financial statements, for the review of the financial statements
included in its annual report on Form 10-K, and for other services
normally provided in connection with statutory filings were $32,900
and $22,275 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Audit-Related Fees.
The Company did not incur any audited related fees and services
not included Audit Fees above for the years ended December 31, 2008 or 2007.
Tax Fees.
The fee billed for professional services rendered by the
Company's principal accountants for the preparation of its federal tax
return was $5,165 and zero for the years ended December 31, 2008 and
2007, respectively.
All Other Fees.
The Company did not incur any other fees and services not
included above for the years ended December 31, 2008 or 2007.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The following documents are being filed as a part of this report
on Form 10-K:
(a) Audited financial statements as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2008, and for the year ended December 31, 2007; and
(b) Those exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
(included or incorporated by reference in this document are set forth
in the Exhibit Index).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
City Capital Corporation
Dated: May 14, 2009 By: /s/ Ephren W. Taylor II
Ephren W. Taylor II,
Chief Executive Officer
(principal financial and
accounting officer)
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature Title Date
/s/ Ephren W. Taylor II Chief Executive Officer May 14, 2009
Ephren W. Taylor II (principal financial and
accounting officer)/Director
/s/ Waldo Emerson Brantley III President/Director May 14, 2009
Waldo Emerson Brantley III
/s/ Don Ricardo McCarthy Director
Don Ricardo McCarthy May 14, 2009
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of City Capital Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of City
Capital Corporation as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we
engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial
reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company's internal
control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such
opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
positions of City Capital Corporation as of December 31, 2008 and
2007, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the
years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As
discussed in Note 2, the Company's ability to continue in the normal
course of business is dependent upon the success of future operations.
The Company has recurring losses, substantial accumulated deficit and
negative cash flows from operations. Management's plans regarding
these matters are also described in Note 2. These consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result
from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Spector, Wong & Davidian, LLP
Pasadena, California
March 27, 2009
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CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
2008 2007
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash $ 213,988 $ 45,499
Restricted cash - security deposits -- 13,728
Accounts receivable -- 8,743
Prepaids 3,462 --
Note receivable 18,000 --
Note receivable- related party 1,924,731 2,131,780
Other receivable 40,000 --
House inventory 100,094 --
Assets held for sale, net of liabilities of $373,838 53,807 --
Other assets 15,862 3,719
Total Current Assets 2,369,944 2,203,469
Investment in unconsolidated investee 106,817 --
Fixed asset, net of accumulated depreciation of
$0 and $1,375, respectively 5,000 163,625
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
of $0 and $32,113, respectively -- 44,502
Goodwill -- 148,146
Domain names 50,000 --
Total Assets $2,531,761 $2,559,742
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 83,148 $ 311,371
Security deposits -- 10,695
Accrued consulting-related party 95,694 195,694
Unsecured liability 616,249 604,582
Notes payable including accrued interest
of $139,085 and $590,374 3,757,556 1,980,008
Convertible debentures including accrued interest of
$56,835 and $5,700, respectively 161,835 35,700
Debt derivative 104,956 150,269
Total Current Liabilities 4,839,438 3,288,319
Long term notes payable 20,000 --
Convertible debentures including accrued interest of
$0 and $41,160, respectively -- 116,160
Total Liabilities 4,839,438 3,404,479
Commitment and contingencies -- --
Minority interest -- --
Stockholders' Deficit
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 235,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding 4,597,473 and
2,524,252 shares, respectively (1) 4,597 2,524
Additional paid-in capital 9,839,920 8,690,453
Accumulated deficit (12,152,194) (9,549,737)
Stock subscription payable -- 12,023
Total Stockholders' Deficit (2,307,677) (844,737)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit $ 2,531,761 $2,559,742
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(1) Adjusted for a 1 for 25 reverse split of the common stock
effective on December 12, 2007.
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements
CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
December 31,
2008 2007
Revenues:
Commission revenue $ 121,737 $ 7,705
Home sale revenue 81,292 --
Other revenue 29,974 120,083
233,003 127,788
ost of revenues:
Cost of home sales 72,264 --
Gross profit 160,739 127,788
Operating, general and administrative expenses:
Compensation expense 1,035,117 349,042
Consulting expense 726,387 4,221,559
Other operating, general and administrative expenses 1,293,571 1,471,911
3,055,075 6,042,512
Operating loss (2,894,336) (5,914,724)
Non-operating expense (income):
Interest expenses (net of interest income) 487,337 1,017,813
Loss on investment in unconsolidated investee 23,183 563,560
Loss on investment in subsidiary -- 64,170
Gain on debt extinguishments (879,632) (459,440)
Change in fair value of debt derivative (45,313) 7,710
Other expense (income) 175 --
(414,250) 1,193,813
Net loss before income tax provision (benefit) (2,480,086) (7,108,537)
Income tax provision (benefit) -- --
Net loss after tax provision (benefit) and before
discontinued operations (2,480,086) (7,108,537)
(Loss) gain from discontinued operations (122,371) 72,177
Net loss $(2,602,457) $(7,036,360)
Basic and dilutive (loss) income per common share:
Before discontinued operations $ (0.59) $ (5.63)
Discontinued operations $ (0.03) $ 0.06
Net loss per share $ (0.62) $ (5.57)
Weighted average number of common shares (1) 4,187,799 1,262,247
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(1) Adjusted for a 1 for 25 reverse split of the common stock
effective on December 12, 2007.
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements
CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Uncategorized
Additional Stock Depreciation
Common Stock Paid-In Subscribed Accumulated of Portfollo
Shares(1) Amount Capital Net Deficit Company
Total
Balance, December 31, 2006 701,818 $ 702 $1,955,596 $ (619,889) $(1,652,280) $ (166,007) $(481,878)
Stock issued for cash 39,250 39 127,161 -- -- -- 127,200
Stock issued for services 905,182 905 3,238,613 -- -- -- 3,239,518
Stock for debt and accrued
interest 41,264 41 129,522 -- -- -- 129,563
Stock dividend 51,630 53 745,981 -- (746,034) -- --
Consolidation of Previous
Investment Company under BDC -- -- -- -- (115,063) -- (115,063)
Release of shares
related to debt
extinguishment 775,108 774 2,481,090 631,912 -- -- 3,113,776
Stock donation 10,000 10 12,490 -- -- -- 12,500
Sale of portfolio company -- -- -- -- -- 166,007 166,007
Net Loss,
December 31, 2007 -- -- -- -- (7,036,360) -- (7,036,360)
Balance, December 31, 2007 2,524,252 2,524 8,690,453 12,023 (9,549,737) -- (844,737)
Stock issued for services 1,634,599 1,634 587,883 -- -- -- 589,517
Stock for debt and accrued
interest 50,000 50 49,950 -- -- -- 50,000
Stock issued for officer
compensation 384,615 385 499,615 -- -- -- 500,000
Release of subscribed
stock 4,007 4 12,019 (12,023) -- -- --
Net Loss,
December 31, 2008 -- -- -- -- (2,602,457) -- (2,602,457)
Balance, December 31, 2008 4,597,473 $ 4,597 $9,839,920 $ -- $(12,152,194) $ -- $(2,307,677)
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(1) Adjusted for a 1 for 25 reverse split of the common stock
effective on December 12, 2007.
See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements
CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
December 31,
2008 2007
Cash from operating activities
Net loss $ (2,602,457) $(7,036,360)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense 42,037 33,488
Stock issued for services 589,517 3,239,518
Stock issued for debt and accrued interest 50,000 --
Stock issued for officer compensation 500,000 --
Gain on extinguishment of debt (879,632) (483,933)
Gain on discontinued operations -- (92,054)
Loss on disposition of investment subsidiary -- 64,170
Donation of stock -- 12,500
Interest income -- (1,700)
Fair value of derivatives (45,313) 7,710
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Restricted cash - security deposits 4,713 (13,728)
Accounts receivable 1,005 (3,695)
Notes receivables (18,000) --
Notes receivables - related party (37,317) (1,035,598)
Prepaid (3,932) --
Inventory homes for sale (100,094) --
Other asset (12,142) (271)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (27,359) 28,730
Security deposits (2,391) (2,120)
Consulting payable -related party -- 54,806
Unsecured liability 35,000 604,582
Accrued interest 144,379 640,238
Net cash used in operating activities (2,361,986) (3,983,717)
Cash from investing activities
Domain names (50,000) --
Purchase of equipment (5,000) --
Cash in assets held for sale (2,252) --
Investment in unconsolidated investee (106,817) --
Payment for the discontinued operations -- (211,571)
Cash acquired in acquisition -- 23,560
Net cash used in investing activities (164,069) (188,011)
Cash from financing activities
Proceeds from common stock for cash -- 127,200
Proceeds from gain on extinguishments of debt -- 174,492
Proceeds-notes payable 2,786,721 4,633,865
Payments-notes payable (92,177) (730,356)
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,694,544 4,205,201
Increase in cash 168,489 33,473
Cash at beginning of period 45,499 12,026
Cash at end of period $ 213,988 $ 45,499
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for interest $ 217,209 $ 30,353
Cash paid for income tax $ -- $ --
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Information:
Note receivable and interest income exchanged for accounts payable and
Debt $ 136,460 $ 45,988
Note receivable in exchange for renovation expenses for St. Clair
Superior Apartment, inc. $ 107,906 $ --
Redevelopment houses acquired through
note receivable - related party $ -- $ 214,663
Notes receivable - related party acquired through note payable $ -- $ 1,123,414
Conversion of notes payable, debentures and accrued interest to
common stock $ -- $ 129,563
Stock dividend $ -- $ 746,035
Unsecured liability converted to notes payable $ 40,000 $ --
Accrued consulting-related party converted to a note payable $ 100,000 $ --
Reclassification of investment portfolio companies and prepaid
expense to land and retained earnings $ -- $ 1,089,803
Stock subscription payable $ (12,023) $ 12,023
Acquisition of St. Clair Superior Apartment, Inc.
for assumption of debt $ -- $ 420,818
Consolidation of previous investment company $ -- $ 115,063
Reclassification of assets and liabilities of St. Clair
Superior Apartment, Inc. to assets held for sale, net $ 53,807 $ --
Notes payable agreement effective December 2008, but
not paid till January 2009. $ 40,000 $ --
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See accompanying notes to these consolidated financial statements
CITY CAPITAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
NOTE 1: HISTORY OF OPERATIONS
Basis of Presentation and Organization.
City Capital Corporation ("Company") was incorporated on July 24,
1984, in Nevada as Diversified Ventures, Ltd. From 1984 through
November 3, 2003 the Company went through various name changes and
business ventures. On November 3, 2003 the Company changed its name
from Justwebit.com, Inc. to Synthetic Turf Corporation, to reflect the
change in core business that was anticipated at the time. On December
4, 2006, the Company changed its name to City Capital Corporation.
Effective January 3, 2007, the Company withdrew its status as a
business development company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Currently City Capital Corporation manages diverse assets
and holdings including real estate developments, self-enrichment
companies, and the buying, selling and drilling of oil and gas
properties. As the Company is at the initial stages of many of its
projects in the real estate, self-enrichment, and oil and gas
industries, all segments of business are important in the overall make
up of the Company. These financial statements have been presented in
accordance with the rules governing a smaller reporting company for
both the periods ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
The Company's subsidiaries include Goshen Energy, Inc. ("Goshen"), a
Nevada corporation organized on August 10, 2006, that engages in the
buying, selling, and drilling of oil and gas; the St. Clair Superior
Apartment, Inc. ("St. Clair Superior"), an Ohio corporation organized
February 23, 2000, that is an operating apartment complex; a 33%
interest and managing member in The Millionaire Lifestyle Group, LLC
("Millionaire"), a Missouri limited liability company, organized
August 21, 2008, a web based initiative that provides self-help
mentoring and training seminars; a 40% interest in The Male Room, LLC
("The Male Room"), a New York limited liability company, organized on
March 9, 2005, that provides salon services to males, and a 100%
interest in Nitty Gritty LLC ("Nitty Gritty"), a Missouri limited
liability company organized on October 6, 2008, that provides a
subscription based online forum, social network, and training network
where members learn "All Things Internet Marketing" (during 2008, this
subsidiary was dormant).
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
NOTE 2: GOING CONCERN
The Company has not generated any significant revenue during the years
ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and has funded its operation
primarily through the issuance of debt and equity. Accordingly, the
Company's ability to accomplish its business strategy and to
ultimately achieve profitable operations is dependent upon its ability
to obtain additional debt or equity financing. During 2009, the
Company will continue to aggressively market its credit investor
program, and invest in profitable assets like those stated in Note 20.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the
possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of
assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may
result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Estimates.
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principals requires the Company to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company
evaluates these estimates, including those related to revenue
recognition and concentration of credit risk. The Company bases its
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the
carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Cash and Equivalents.
For the Statements of Cash Flows, all highly liquid investments with
maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash
equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of December 31, 2008
and 2007.
Concentrations.
The Company maintains cash balances at highly rated financial
institutions throughout the United States. Accounts at each
institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
("FDIC") up to $250,000. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had one
bank account in excess of $250,000. The Company has not experienced
any losses in such account.
Accounts Receivable.
Accounts receivable relate to rental income of the Company's
subsidiary, St. Clair Superior, and are evaluated each accounting
period for collectability. Due to the commitment to sell a majority of
the Company's ownership rights in St. Clair Superior, the Company has
presented this asset in assets held for sale.
Inventory - Homes For Sale.
Finished redevelopment house inventories are stated at the lower of
accumulated cost or net realizable value. Inventories under
development or held for development are stated at accumulated cost,
unless certain facts indicate such cost would not be recovered from
the cash flows generated by future disposition. In this instance, such
inventories are measured at fair value.
Sold units are expensed on a specific identification basis. Under the
specific identification basis, cost of sales includes the
rehabilitation cost of the home, closing costs and commissions.
Property and Buildings.
Property and equipment is stated at cost and is depreciated over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line
method. Estimated service lives of property and a building is 27.5
years. Due to the commitment to sell a majority of the Company's
ownership rights in St. Clair Superior, the Company has presented this
asset in assets held for sale.
Goodwill and Intangibles.
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over tangible and
other intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed arising from
business acquisitions. The remaining useful life of the intangible
asset is evaluated annually for impairment. In 2008, the Company's
annual goodwill impairment test did not identify an impairment of
goodwill.
Due to the commitment to sell a majority of the Company's ownership
rights in St. Clair Superior, the Company has presented this asset in
assets held for sale.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-
Lived Assets," the Company records valuation adjustments on land
inventory and related communities under development when events and
circumstances indicate that they may be impaired and when the cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than their
carrying amounts. The Company did not record valuation adjustments on
land inventory as of December 31, 2008 as no triggering event or
impairment had occurred. In 2008, the Company's annual impairment
test did not identify an impairment of long-lived assets. Due to the
commitment to sell a majority of the Company's ownership rights in the
subsidiary in which its major long-lived asset resides, the Company
has presented this asset in assets held for sale.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
The carrying amounts for the Company's cash, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities and notes payable approximate fair value due to the short-
term maturity of these instruments.
Derivatives.
The Company occasionally issues financial instruments that contain an
embedded instrument, such as a conversion feature. At inception, the
Company assesses whether the economic characteristics of the embedded
derivative instrument are clearly and closely related to the economic
characteristics of the financial instrument (host contract), whether
the financial instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative
instrument and the host contract is currently measured at fair value
with changes in fair value reported in earnings, and whether a
separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded instrument
would meet the definition of a derivative instrument.
If the embedded derivative instrument is determined not to be clearly
and closely related to the host contract, is not currently measured at
fair value with changes in fair value reported in earnings, and would
qualifies as a derivative instrument, the embedded derivative
instrument is recorded apart from the host contract and carried at
fair value with changes recorded in current-period earnings. As of
December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company determined that the conversion
feature of its convertible debentures qualified for this treatment.
The change in the fair value of debt derivative as reported in the
Company's Statements of Operations was $45,313 and $7,710 as of
December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Debt Modification.
It at any time the Company is not able to pay back outstanding debt
upon the maturity date, the Company actively works with the note
holder to modify the terms of the agreement. All modifications to
debt are evaluated for debt extinguishment in accordance with
Financial Accounts Standards Board ("FASB") Emerging Issues Task Force
("EITF") No. 96-19, "Debtor's Accounting for a Modification or
Exchange of Debt Instrument." During the year ended 2008, no modified
debt instruments met the qualifications for recognition as an
extraordinary gain or loss.
Stock Based Compensation.
Shares of the Company's common stock were issued for services. These
issuances are valued at the fair market value of the services provided
and the number of shares issued is determined based upon what the
price of the common stock is on the date of each respective
transaction. For those transactions without a fair market value in
the service contract, the Company values the shares issued for
services at the fair market value of its common stock on the date the
total number of shares is known.
Revenue Recognition.
Revenue for the Company is generated primarily from the commissions
earned through the credit-investor relations' program and rent revenue
from the St. Clair Superior. The Company assists buyers in finding
properties for purchase from partnering lenders. Revenue from
commissions is recognized and earned upon the closing of escrow, at
which time the Company receives a percentage of the proceeds.
Rental revenue from the St. Clair Superior is recognized and earned as
it becomes receivable according to the provisions of the lease.
Security deposits are taken into income in accordance with the lease
contract in the event of default by the tenant. As of December 31,
2008, all rental revenues have been presented as part of discontinued
operations due to the commitment to sell a majority of the Company's
ownership rights in the subsidiary.
Home inventory revenue and related profit are recognized at the time
of the closing of the sale, when title to and possession of the
property are transferred to the buyer. Buyers are required to obtain
independent financing for purchase of the Company's real estate
properties.
All revenues that are not generated through real estate renovation and
sales or rental revenue are classified as other revenue and recognized
when the earning process is complete. The earning process is complete
when there is existence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or
services rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and the
collectability of the revenue is reasonable.
Income Taxes.
Income taxes are provided for using the liability method of accounting
in accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," and
clarified by FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109." A
deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary
differences between financial and tax reporting. Temporary
differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced
by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is
more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax
assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
adjusted for the effect of changes in tax laws and rates on the date
of enactment.
Loss Per Share.
Net loss per share is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." The weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during each period is used to compute basic loss per
share. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted averaged
number of shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding.
Potentially dilutive common shares consist of employee stock options
and stock issuable upon conversion of convertible debentures, and are
excluded from the diluted earnings per share computation in periods
where the Company has incurred a net loss.
Fair Value Accounting.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value
Measurements." SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting
principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
The provisions of SFAS No. 157 were adopted January 1, 2008. In
February 2008, the FASB staff issued Staff Position ("SP") No. 157-2,
"Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157." SP No. 157-2 delayed the
effective date of SFAS No. 157 for non-financial assets and non-
financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or
disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring
basis (at least annually). The provisions of SP No. 157-2 are
effective for the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009.
SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the
inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The
hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1
measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under SFAS
No. 157 are described below:
Level 1 Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are
accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted
assets or liabilities;
Level 2 Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs
that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for
substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
Level 3 Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that
are both significant to the fair value measurement and
unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option
for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." SFAS No. 159 permits
entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain
other items at fair value, with the objective of improving financial
reporting by mitigating volatility in reported earnings caused by
measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to
apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The provisions of SFAS No.
159 were adopted January 1, 2008. The Company did not elect the Fair
Value Option for any of its financial assets or liabilities, and
therefore, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 had no impact on the Company's
consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Investment in Unconsolidated Investee.
For fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, entities in which
a reporting entity does not have a controlling financial interest (and
therefore are not consolidated) but in which the reporting entity
exerts significant influence (generally defined as owning a voting
interest of 20% to 50%, or a partnership interest greater than 3%) may
be accounted for either under Accounting Principles Board ("APB")
Opinion No. 18, "The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in
Common Stock" or SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities," which was issued by the FASB in
February 2007. The Company has not elected to adopt SFAS No. 159.
Instead, the Company continues to account for its investments in The
Male Room under the equity method of accounting and records its share
of income as a component in its consolidated statement of operations.
Reclassifications.
Revenue during the prior period has been reclassified on the
Statements of Operations to conform to the current core line of
business during 2008. Additionally, the Company reclassified revenues
and cost of revenues to discontinued operations related to City
Capital Rehabilitation, discontinued in 2007, and St. Clair Superior,
in connection with the Company's commitment to sell a majority of the
Company's ownership rights of the subsidiary in the first quarter of 2009.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (R), "Business
Combinations (revised 2007)". SFAS No. 141 (R) applies the
acquisition method of accounting for business combinations established
in SFAS No. 141 to all acquisitions where the acquirer gains a
controlling interest, regardless of whether consideration was
exchanged. Consistent with SFAS No. 141, SFAS No. 141 (R) requires
the acquirer to fair value the assets and liabilities of the acquiree
and record goodwill on bargain purchases, with the main difference the
application to all acquisitions where control is achieved. SFAS No.
141 (R) is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008 and will be adopted by the Company
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Non-Controlling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an Amendment of
Accounting Research Bulletin ("ARB") No. 51." SFAS No. 160 requires
companies with non-controlling interests to disclose such interests
clearly as a portion of equity but separate from the parent's equity.
The non-controlling interest's portion of net income must also be
clearly presented on the Income Statement. SFAS No. 160 is effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008 and will be adopted by the Company in the first
quarter of 2009. The Company does not expect that the adoption of
SFAS 160 will have a material impact on its financial condition or
results of operation.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," an amendment of SFAS
No. 133. SFAS No. 161 applies to all derivative instruments and non-
derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging
instruments pursuant to paragraphs 37 and 42 of SFAS No. 133 and
related hedged items accounted for under SFAS No. 133. SFAS No. 161
requires entities to provide greater transparency through additional
disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments,
how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for
under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative
instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial
position, results of operations, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is
effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that
begins after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect that the
adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have a material impact on its financial
condition or results of operation.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, "The Hierarchy of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles." SFAS No. 162 identifies the sources
of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the
principles used in the preparation of financial statements of non-
governmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. SFAS
No. 162 will be effective 60 days after the Securities and Exchange
Commission approves the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's
amendments to AU Section 411. The Company does not anticipate the
adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have an impact on its financial
statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, "Accounting for Financial
Guarantee Insurance Contracts - an interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 60." SFAS No. 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize
a claim liability prior to an event of default (insured event) when
there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured
financial obligation. This Statement also clarifies how SFAS No. 60
applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the
recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue
and claim liabilities. Those clarifications will increase
comparability in financial reporting of financial guarantee insurance
contracts by insurance enterprises. This Statement requires expanded
disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. The
accounting and disclosure requirements of the Statement will improve
the quality of information provided to users of financial statements.
SFAS No. 163 will be effective for financial statements issued for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not
expect the adoption of SFAS No. 163 will have a material impact on its
financial condition or results of operation.
In June 2008, the FASB issued EITF No. 03-6-1, "Determining Whether
Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are
Participating Securities." EITF No. 03-6-1 addresses whether
instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are
participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be
included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class
method as described in SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share." EITF No.
03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is
prohibited. The Company is required to adopt EITF No. 03-6-1 in the
first quarter of 2009 and is currently evaluating the impact that EITF
No. 03-6-1 will have on its financial statements.
NOTE 4: NOTES AND OTHER RECEIVABLE
As of December 31, 2008 the Company holds a note receivable from
Amorocorp with an outstanding balance of $1,924,731. The President of
the Company is also the President and a shareholder of the debtor. The
Company's President has agreed to apply any accrued unpaid officer
compensation received from City Capital Corporation to this receivable
at each quarter period end.
This note receivable decreased in 2008 from 2007 by $207,049 due to
the following components:
Balance at December 31, 2007 $ 2,131,780
Single note payable paid on behalf of
AmoroCorp by the Company 55,065
Reduction of note due to unpaid officer
compensation (136,460)
Reduction of note due to renovation costs for St.
Clair Superior paid by AmoroCorp (107,906)
Reduction of note due to payments by AmoroCorp (17,748)
Balance at December 31, 2008 $ 1,924,731
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Additionally, the Company holds two notes receivables for two
unrelated parties of $10,000 and $8,000.
December 31, 2008
Note receivable to a third party, principal
and interest of 12% due in one lump sum
in August 2009. $ 10,000
Note receivable to a third party, interest of
10% payable semi annually, and principal
due in one lump sum in October 2009. 8,000
Balance at December 31, 2008 $ 18,000
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On December 20, 2008, the Company entered into a new debt agreement
for $40,000 with a third party. Due to the funds not being received
until January 2009, the Company has presented this as an other
receivable at December 31, 2008.
NOTE 5. INVENTORY - HOMES FOR SALE
The Company purchased three redevelopment houses in the Kansas City,
Missouri real estate market during the third quarter of 2008. In
October 2008 one property was sold and recognized as home sales on the
Company's consolidated statement of operations. The Company plans to
sell the remaining properties during 2009.
NOTE 6. SALE OF SUBSIDIARY
In January 2009 the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to
transfer 80% of its interest in its subsidiary, St. Clair Superior
Apartment Inc. to a third party. Because of the Company's commitment
to sell a majority of its interest in the subsidiary, assets and
liabilities have been presented as assets held for sale. Subsequent
to the sale, the Company will continue to hold a 20% non-controlling
interest in the subsidiary and will record its investment under the
equity method. Additionally, revenues and expenses have been presented
as a loss on discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of
operations of $122,371 and $19,877 as of December 31, 2008 and
December 31, 2007. The sale of this subsidiary was finalized on
January 30, 2009.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, a related party paid $107,906 in
renovation costs to St. Clair Superior in exchange of a reduction of
its existing note receivable-related party with the Company. The
renovation costs were recorded as a decrease to notes receivable-
related party as of December 31, 2008.
The following assets and liabilities have been present as assets held
for sale, net as of December 31, 2008.
December 31, 2008
Cash $ 2,252
Restricted cash- security deposits 9,015
Rental receivable 7,738
Prepaids 471
Fixed asset, net 252,933
Intangible asset, net 7,090
Goodwill 148,146
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (50,433)
Security deposits (8,304)
Notes payable (315,101)
Balance at December 31, 2008 $ 53,807
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NOTE 7: FIXED ASSETS
On October 1, 2007, the Company was granted St. Clair Superior, an
apartment building in Cleveland, Ohio, for no cash consideration as
the seller was unable to fund the property. The property was recorded
at its gross carrying value of $165,000 and is depreciated using the
straight-line method over the useful life of 27.5 years. As of
December 31, 2008 the building and associated accumulated depreciation
has been presented as assets held for sale due to the commitment to
sell the majority of the Company's ownership rights in the subsidiary.
Additionally, the Company purchased equipment worth $5,000 for its
subsidiary company, Goshen. As of December 31, 2008 the equipment has
not been put into production and no depreciation has been expensed.
Fixed assets and accumulated depreciation consists of the following:
Years Ended
December 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Equipment $ 5,000 $ --
Building -- 165,000
5,000 165,000
Accumulated depreciation -- (1,375)
Net book value of fixed assets $ 5,000 $ 163,625
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NOTE 8: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
In 2007, goodwill and intangible assets were assumed with the
acquisition of the St. Clair Superior. The purchase price allocation
at fair market values included values assigned to intangible assets
and a portion allocated to goodwill. The provisions of SFAS No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," require the completion of an
annual impairment test with any impairment recognized in current
earnings. No impairment was found as of December 31, 2008.
Included within the purchase of the St. Clair Superior were lease
contracts with existing tenants. The Company has included the present
value of lease contracts in its intangible assets and are amortizing
them over the remaining life of the underlying lease.
At December 31, 2008, goodwill and intangible assets have been
presented as assets held for sale due to the commitment to sell a
majority of the ownership rights in the subsidiary.
The Company's intangible assets consisted of the following:
Years Ended
December 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Intangible assets,
lease contracts $ -- $ 76,615
Domain names 50,000 --
50,000 76,615
Accumulated depreciation -- (32,113)
Net book value of intangible assets $ 50,000 $ 44,502
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On October 1, 2008, the Company purchased domain names from a third
party for $50,000. The domain features an online subscription based
forum, social network, and marketing training for members. As of
December 31, 2008, the domain names had no impairment. The Company
expects to generate revenues on the asset through its subsidiary,
Nitty Gritty, starting in 2009.
NOTE 9: INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED INVESTEE
In October 2008, the Company purchased a 40% interest in The Male Room
for $125,000. The Male Room is a New York based salon that specializes
in male spa services. During the fourth quarter of 2008, The Male
Room reported a loss of $57,959, of which the Company recorded $23,183
as a reduction of investment in unconsolidated investee at December
31, 2008.
December 31, 2008
Purchase price for 40% ownership $ 125,000
Capital contributed 5,000
40% net loss for the fourth
quarter of 2008 (23,183)
Investment in unconsolidated investee $ 106,817
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NOTE 10: UNSECURED LIABILITY
In April 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with an
independent third party ("Client 1") to provide consulting services to
invest funds of Client 1 in real estate related ventures. As
compensation for this service the Company is paid 20% of the gross
proceeds received each month by Client 1 as a result of service
performed by the Company until the client received gross proceeds of
$100,000. After the Client 1 has received gross proceeds of $100,000
the Company fee increases to 80% of the gross proceeds received each
month by Client 1. As of December 31, 2008, the Company has received
$500,000 from Client 1 and have accounted for this an unsecured
liability. The Company has not yet invested those funds in real
estate projects that have generated profit. In the first quarter of
2008, the Company and the client verbally agreed to a quarterly return
on the investment of $25,000. As of December 31, 2008, interest of
$75,000 has been returned to Client 1. The Company has accrued
interest of $16,667 as of December 31, 2008.
In May 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with a different
independent third party ("Client 2") to provide consulting services to
invest funds of Client 2 in real estate related ventures. As
compensation for this service, the Company is paid $5,000 per month
over six years. As of December 31, 2007, the Company has received
$49,582 from Client 2 for investment purposes and have accounted for
this an unsecured liability. The Company has not yet invested those
funds in real estate projects that have generated profit.
In addition, on January 1, 2008, $40,000 of the Company's unsecured
liability was converted to notes payable with the execution of
promissory notes. See Note 11.
NOTE 11: NOTES PAYABLE
The Company's notes payable as of December 31, 2008 consist of the following:
December 31, December 31,
2008 2007
24% Note payable to Newport
Financial, principal and
interest due January 2, 2001.
(1) As of the time of this
filing the debt has not been
paid off. Management is
currently attempting to
renegotiate this piece of
debt. $ -- $ 792,883
0% Two notes payable, principal
and interest due on demand. 57,242 57,242
12% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due on
demand. (1) -- 89,949
28% Note payable to Trust Me I,
LLC, principal due the first
quarter of 2009. Interest
payable semiannually.
Maturity date was amended from
the first quarter of 2008 to
the first quarter of 2009. 543,783 532,133
12% Note payable to an individual,
principal due in one lump sum
in the second quarter of 2009.
Interest payable quarterly. 32,348 32,338
16% Note payable to Lucian Group,
principal due in the third
quarter of 2009. Interest
payable quarterly. 84,576 73,345
10% Note payable acquired in the
acquisition of St. Clair
Superior Apartments, Inc. (2) -- 361,785
10% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the first
quarter of 2009. The maturity
date was amended from the
fourth quarter of 2008 to the
fourth quarter of 2009. 40,333 40,333
30% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the second
quarter of 2009. The maturity
date was amended from the
fourth quarter of 2008 to the
second quarter of 2009. 60,016 --
10% Three notes payable to
individuals, principal and
interest due in the second
quarter of 2009. The maturity
date was amended in the second
quarter of 2008 to the second
quarter of 2009. 179,709 --
12% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the first
quarter of 2009. As of the
date of this filing the debt
has not been paid off.
Management is currently
attempting to renegotiate this
debt. 93,600 --
10% Four notes payable to
individuals, principal and
interest due in one lump sum
in the first quarter of 2009.
Only one piece of debt of
$18,301 principal and interest
outstanding has been paid off
as of the date of this filing.
Management is currently
attempting to renegotiate the
other three pieces of debt. 205,359 --
5% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the second
quarter of 2009. 20,723 --
10% Eleven notes payable to
individuals, principal and
interest due in one lump sum
in the second quarter of 2009. 754,206 --
20% Note payable to an individual
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the second
quarter of 2009. (3) 40,000 --
8% Note payable to individuals,
principal and interest paid
monthly, due the second
quarter of 2009. 100,908 --
10% Note payable to individual,
principal due in the second
quarter of 2009 with interest
payable semi-annually. 163,536 --
10% Three notes payable to
individuals, principal due in
the third quarter of 2009
with interest payments monthly. 137,226 --
10% Eight notes payable to
individuals, principal
and interest due in one lump
sum in the third
quarter of 2009. 378,600 --
10% Twenty-seven notes payable to
individuals, principal and
interest due in one lump sum
in the fourth quarter of 2009. 865,391 --
Short term notes payable 3,757,556 1,980,008
10% Note payable to an individual,
principal and interest due in
one lump sum in the fourth
quarter of 2009. The maturity
date was amended in the first
quarter of 2009 to be due the
first quarter of 2010. 20,000 --
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Total notes payable$ 3,777,556$ 1,980,008
(1) See Note 12.
(2) Liabilities have been presented as assets held for sale, net due
to the Company's commitment to sell a majority of the Company's
ownership rights in the subsidiary. See Note 6.
(3) See Note 4.
NOTE 12. GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Prior to operating as Jestwebit.com, the Company incurred expenses
that remain unpaid. Under the Nevada Revised Statues 11.190, the
Company must consider these expenses as written contracts for which it
is liable for a period of six years from the last transaction. The
last unpaid transaction was recognized prior to 2003. As of December
31, 2008, the Company's promise to pay was deemed expired by the
statute of limitations and was written off. The expiration resulted
in a decrease ($101,392) that consists primarily of marking expense
($17,000), telephone ($11,000), legal ($15,000), contract labor
($8,000), consulting ($25,000), and accounting ($16,000)
On December 10, 1999, the Company (then known as JustWebIt.com, Inc.)
executed a promissory note in favor of Newport Federal Financial, a
California corporation ("Newport"), in the original principal amount
of $250,000. The note held a 12% annual interest rate with a maturity
date of (a) January 3, 2001, or (b) the date when the Company
"receives its next funding either from the proceeds of another loan or
from the sale of the Company's capital stock." At January 3, 2001 the
Company failed to make the payments in a timely fashion, and as a
result, the default interest rate of 24% per annum went into effect.
In accordance with the promissory note, all amendments must be in
writing. The Company verbally agreed with Newport to amend the
maturity date to July of 2001, however no such amendment was ever
created. As of May 22, 2008, the note had principal and interest due
of $809,684. In the second quarter of 2008, the Company made a good
faith effort to contact Newport, to no avail. The California Secretary
of State shows that the corporation is still active; however there is
no indication that it is still actively in business.
In accordance with the California statute of limitations law, the
Company's promise to pay has expired and was written off, resulting in
an $809,684 gain on extinguishment of debt as of June 30, 2008.
On March 31, 2008, the Company successfully entered into a modified
agreement with a debt holder as noted in Note. 11. Three promissory
notes plus interest of $89,949 and consulting fees of $100,000
totaling $189,949 were extinguished and renegotiated to a new note of
$120,000. The modification, effective April 10, 2008, carries terms of
one year at 8% interest with an initial payment of $2,000 and
thereafter monthly payments of $2,000 through November 2008. Payments
of $10,000 will be made through March 2009, and a balloon payment in
April 2009. The modification resulted in a gain on extinguishment of
debt of $69,949. As of December 31, 2008 the Company has paid $26,000
and is current with all payments.
On August 13, 2007 the Company entered into a several agreements
wherein it assigned its obligations under eighteen promissory notes to
the Lucian Group, a New York corporation. The promissory notes had an
aggregate principal amount of approximately $4,478,000 and assignment
was consented to by all promissory note holders. Consenting promissory
note holders were issued shares of common stock in the Company at the
rate of one share for each dollar of principal assigned, a total of
4,477,891 shares pre-split (179,116 post split) of which 4,377,703
pre-split (175,108 post split) were issued in November 2007. In
consideration of the assumption of the promissory note liabilities,
the Company assigned and transferred to the Lucian Group, its 100%
ownership interests in three limited liability companies. The limited
liability companies are: ECC Vine Street Real Estate Acquisitions,
LLC, a Missouri limited liability company; City Capital
Rehabilitation, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company; and The
Hough Initiative, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company. The Company
issued 600,000 shares (post split) of its common stock to the Lucian
Group upon closing of the agreements. The shares to the Lucian Group
were issued in November 2007. The net assets of ECC Vineland and City
Capital Rehab and all stock authorized for issuance less $150,000 in
cash were applied to the extinguishment of debt resulting in a gain of
$459,440 as of December 31, 2007.
St. Clair Superior incurred a gain on extinguishment of debt of
$24,493 as of December 31, 2007. This has been re-classified to
discontinued operations as a result of the Company's commitment to
sell a majority of the Company's ownership rights in the subsidiary
(see Note 6).
NOTE 13: CONVERTIBLE NOTES
The Company has certain outstanding convertible notes bearing an
annual interest rate of 9.5% and a maturity of three years. The notes
contain a convertible feature allowing the holder to convert their
debt and accrued interest at any time over the life of the instrument
based on the thirty day average closing price prior to conversion.
Due to the moving conversion price of the Company's convertible debt,
the Company has bifurcated the conversion feature from the host debt
instrument in accordance with EITF No. 00-19, "Accounting for
Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled
in, a Company's Own Stock," accounted for these conversion features as
derivative instruments, and valued these conversion features using the
Black Scholes valuation model. Inputs to the Black Scholes model are
included in the table below. The value of the derivative instruments
are $104,956 and $150,269 as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
2008 2007
Expected volatility 661.15% 400.74%
Expected dividends $ -- $ --
Expected term (in years) 1 3-5
Risk free rate 37% 3.07%-3.45%
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As of December 31, 2007 the amount of the convertible notes
outstanding totals $105,000 plus accrued interest of $56,835, all of
which is short term.
NOTE 14: INCOME TAXES
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company adopted FASB
Interpretation ("FIN") No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes," which supplements SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes,"
by defining the confidence level that a tax position must meet in
order to be recognized in the financial statements. The
Interpretation requires that the tax effects of a position be
recognized only if it is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained based
solely on its technical merits as of the reporting date. The more-
likely-than-not threshold represents a positive assertion by
management that a company is entitled to the economic benefits of a
tax position. If a tax position is not considered more-likely-than-
not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits no benefits
of the tax position are to be recognized. Moreover, the more-likely-
than-not threshold must continue to be met in each reporting period to
support continued recognition of a benefit. With the adoption of FIN
No. 48, companies are required to adjust their financial statements to
reflect only those tax positions that are more-likely-than-not to be
sustained. Any necessary adjustment would be recorded directly to
retained earnings and reported as a change in accounting principle.
The components of the Company's deferred tax asset as of December 31,
2008 and 2007 are as follows:
2008 2007
Net operating loss carry forward $7,747,000 $6,836,000
Valuation allowance (7,747,000) (6,836,000)
Net deferred tax asset $ -- $ --
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A reconciliation of income taxes computed at the statutory rate to the
income tax amount recorded is as follows:
2008 2007
Tax at statutory rate (35%) $ 911,000 $ 2,463,000
Increase in valuation allowance (911,000) (2,463,000)
Net deferred tax asset $ -- $ --
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Upon adoption of FIN No. 48, the Company had no gross unrecognized tax
benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective
income tax rate in future periods. At December 31, 2008, the amount of
gross unrecognized tax benefits before valuation allowances and the
amount that would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in
future periods after valuation allowances were $0. These amounts
consider the guidance in FIN No. 48-1, "Definition of Settlement in
FASB Interpretation No. 48." The Company has not accrued any
additional interest or penalties as a result of the adoption of FIN
No. 48.
No tax benefit has been reported in connection with the net operating
loss carry forwards in the consolidated financial statements as the
Company believes it is more likely than not that the net operating
loss carry forwards will expire unused. Accordingly, the potential tax
benefits of the net operating loss carry forwards are offset by a
valuation allowance of the same amount. Net operating losses carry
forwards start to expire in 2028.
The Company files income tax returns in the United States federal
jurisdiction and certain states in the United States. With a few
exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state
income tax examination by tax authorities on tax returns filed before
January 31, 2005. The Company is current with all filings and will
file its U.S. federal return for the year ended December 31, 2008 upon
the issuance of this filing. No tax returns are currently under
examination by any tax authorities. The Company has not accrued any
additional interest or penalties as a result of the adoption of FIN
No. 48 or the delinquency of its outstanding tax returns as the
Company has incurred net losses in those periods still outstanding.
NOTE 15: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2008, the Company holds a note receivable from
Amorocorp with an outstanding balance of $1,924,731. The President
of the Company is also the President and a shareholder of the
debtor. See Note 4.
In October 2004, the Company entered into an employment contract with
Gary Borglund, former President and the CEO of the Company. Under the
terms of the agreement Mr. Borglund was paid a base amount of $80,000
per annum plus certain incentives as approved by the Board of
Directors of the Company. The Contract was terminate as of December
31, 2006. As of December 31, 2008 the Company had an outstanding
balance due to Mr. Borglund of $95,694 that is included in accrued
consulting.
On January 1, 2008, the President of the Company entered into an
employment agreement with the Company. Under the terms of the
agreement the President is to be paid a base amount of $500,000 per
annum paid in monthly installments of $41,667. Additionally, an
annual bonus of the Company's common stock of $500,000 valued on the
effective renewal date of the agreement, one percent of any net
operating income generated by the Company, and one percent of any
funds raised and received by the Company based on the fundraising and
marketing efforts of the President. During 2008, the President
received $537,117 in bonuses.
The Company's President has agreed to apply any accrued unpaid officer
compensation received from City Capital Corporation to the related
party receivable stated in Note 4.
NOTE 16: STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
The authorized common stock of the Company consists of 235,000,000
shares of common stock with par value of $0.001. The authorized
preferred stock of the Company consists of 15,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, designated as Series A, with a par value of $0.001.
As of December 31, 2008, the Company had no outstanding shares of
preferred stock.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company issued common stock
as follows:
(a) 662,933 free trading shares for services valued at $125,418
($0.189 per share).
(b) 971,666 restricted shares for services valued at $464,099 ($0.478
per share).
(c) 50,000 restricted shares for interest expense valued at $50,000
($1.00 per share).
(d) 384,615 restricted shares of executive compensation valued at
$500,000 (contract value) in accordance with the President's
employment agreement dated January 1, 2008.
(e) 4,007 restricted shares for stock payable of $12,023 ($3.00 per
share).
Effective on December 12, 2007, the Company affected a 1 for 25
reverse stock split of its common stock. All prior period shares
information has been restated for this event.
NOTE 17: OTHER REVENUE
Other revenue consisted of the following as of December 31, 2008 and 2007.
2008 2007
Goshen royalties $ -- $ 37,704
Speaking engagements 27,374 55,379
Book sales 2,600 --
Revenues from investors -- 27,000
Total other revenue $ 29,974 $ 120,083
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During 2007, the Company's subsidiary, Goshen Energy Inc., received a
total of $37,704 in royalties from a gas line that was leased out to a
third party. The contract with the third party was terminated in the
third quarter of 2007. No additional revenue has been generated
subsequent to September 30, 2007.
Throughout 2007 and 2008, the Company's President contracted with a
third party to organize and hold speaking engagements to potential
investors about the Company's credit investor program. The contract
was terminated in the second quarter of 2008. As of December 31, 2007
and June 30, 2008 revenue of $27,374 and $55,379 has been earned and
recorded as other revenue. Additionally, the Company had revenue of
$2,600 in 2008 related to sales of a book written by its President.
In 2007, the Company's business consisted of receiving monies from
investors and re-investing the money into real estate investments.
Revenues of $27,000 were received in connection with the monies
received for investments.
NOTE 18: CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) In January 2004, the Company was advised that the parties with
whom the Company negotiated a settlement and disposition of its former
turf installation business are dissatisfied with the results of the
settlement transaction and have not returned to the Company, for
cancellation, the 4,000 restricted shares of the Company's common
stock, adjusted for the stock split, as required by the settlement
agreement, notwithstanding the performance by the Company of the
obligations imposed on the Company by the settlement agreement.
Accordingly, the Company does not believe, based on its assessment,
that it is necessary to make any provisions in its financial
statements for any possible adverse result. As of December 31, 2008
the shares have not been returned to the Company.
(b) On July 28, 2007, the Company was named as a defendant is a
lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Division: The Granite Companies
v. City Capital Corporation. The Granite Companies and the Company
entered into an agreement to purchase the membership interests of The
Granite Companies and continue to operate the entity, together with an
agreement to honor certain outstanding liabilities. After the
agreement was signed, the Company commenced its due diligence and
became aware that the statements and representations made by
representatives of The Granite Companies were materially false. As a
result, immediately thereafter, the Company, through counsel, sent a
letter terminating the agreement and requesting the return of certain
funds: The Company had previously provided The Granite Companies a
$150,000.00 deposit and paid approximately $30,000.00 for the
continued operations of The Granite Companies
The complaint alleges that the Company breached its contractual
obligation and also should be found liable for fraud relating to the
transaction. $1,238,719, together with punitive damages and any other
relief deemed appropriate by the Court are being sought. The Company
has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and several other pre-
discovery motions have been filed.
There was a mediation scheduled before a United States District Court
Judge on March 19,2009. The case did not settle.
Management believes the Company has meritorious claims and defenses to
the claims of The Granite Companies and ultimately will prevail on the
merits. However, this matter remains in the early stages of
litigation and there can be no assurance as to the outcome of the
lawsuit. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and
unfavorable rulings could occur. Were unfavorable rulings to occur,
there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact of money
damages on the Company's financial condition, results of operations,
or liquidity of the period in which the ruling occurs, or future periods.
(c) On December 8, 2008, the Company was named in an action entitled
Escalada v. City Capital Corporation, et. al., filed in the United
States District Court for the District of Kansas. This action
purports to be a case where the Company, among other defendants, is
accused of violating the federal securities laws, together with the
securities laws of the State of Kansas. These alleged violations
occurred when Mr. Taylor was apparently as a representative of a
company or companies other than the Company. The allegations indicate
that Mr. Taylor induced the Escaladas to enter into a series of
investment transactions, which resulted in some undefined loss. It
is unclear as to the involvement, if any, of the Company. The
Escaladas allege that their damage is approximately $150,000; it is
unclear how that amount has been calculated.
On February 20,2009, all of the defendants, including the Company,
filed a Motion for Change of Venue, to Dismiss, or in the
Alternative, For a More Definite Statement. On March 15,2009, the
Escaladas filed their response to the Motion. The defendants,
including the Company, have filed a reply. The Company was dismissed
from this action on April 15, 2009.
NOTE 19: SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's operating segments are strategic business units that
offer different products and services. Operating segments of the
Company are real estate, self-enrichment, and oil and gas. The real
estate segment consists of the Company's credit investor program, and
renovated home inventory; self-enrichment consists of the subsidiaries
Millionaire and Nitty Gritty; and the oil and gas segment consists of
Goshen Energy Inc. In accordance with SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," only the
real estate and self-enrichment segments qualify as reportable
segments and those subsidiaries that have been fully consolidated in
the Company's financial statements. The oil and gas segment has been
classified as "all other" in this footnote and all equity investments
have been excluded. During 2007 the Company did not have multiple
reportable segments.
Real Estate.
The Company began aggressively marketing its credit investment program
in May 2008 with a long-term contract with satellite radio provider XM
Radio. The program assists buyers in finding properties for purchase
from partnering lenders. This is the first extended contract for
promoting the program since May of 2007. These activities are expected
to significantly increase the existing credit-investor client base,
which directly affects the potential volume of properties the Company
can develop. The Company has begun to purchase new real estate assets
in the Kansas City real estate market in the third quarter of 2008.
The credit-investor program is a key element in these community
development strategies.
Self Enrichment.
On August 21, 2008, the Company organized Millionaire, a Missouri
limited liability company that offers a web based initiative that
provides self-help mentoring and training seminars. During 2008, the
Company has actively marketed this subsidiary.
On October 6, 2008, the Company organized Nitty Gritty, a Missouri
limited liability company that provides a subscription based online
forum, social network, and training network where members learn "All
Things Internet Marketing." During 2008, the subsidiary was dormant;
however the website is scheduled to be re-launched in May 2009.
Other.
The Company's subsidiary, Goshen Energy Inc., does business in the oil
and gas industry. Throughout 2008 Goshen had virtually no activity
and did not meet the criteria for a reportable segment during 2008.
When Goshen produces revenues and has increased activity, oil and gas
will be a reportable segment for the Company. Activity for Goshen has
been presented as "all other" in this footnote.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in the summary of significant accounting policies above. The
Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations
before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses.
Gross Profit.
Revenues for the real estate segment of the Company for the year ended
December 31, 2008 were $203,029. Revenues consisted of the sale of
one redevelopment home in the fourth quarter of 2008, and the sale of
16 properties through the credit investor program. Increased revenues
from the credit investor program and sale of redevelopment homes will
be contingent on the Company being able to find investors and buyers
of real estate and purchasing properties at below market rate.
Accordingly, all customers are significant in the real estate segment.
Sales were offset by cost of goods sold of $72,264 for the year ended 2008.
There were no revenues for the self-enrichment segment during 2008.
Operating, General, and Administrative Expenses.
For the year ended 2008 the real estate segment of the Company
incurred an operating loss of $237,878. Operating expenses consisted
of compensation expense ($103,512), consulting ($119,477), market and
investor relations ($59,348), and general and administrative expense
($86,307).
During the year ended 2008, the self-enrichment segment incurred an
operating loss of $113,182 due to compensation expense ($51,756),
marketing and investor relations ($32,888), and other and general
administrative expenses ($28,538).
Assets.
Total assets for the real estate segment was $100,094 for the year
ended 2008. This consisted of $100,094 of home inventory that will be
redeveloped and sold during 2009.
Total assets for the self-enrichment segment was $50,000 for the year
ended 2008. This consists of domain names in association with Nitty
Gritty that provides a subscription based online forum. There has
been no impairment as of December 31, 2008.
Liabilities.
Total liabilities for the real estate segment for the year ended 2008
consisted of $9,522 of accounts payable.
Additionally, the Company's subsidiary Goshen held an unsecured
liability plus accrued interest of $310,305.
Self All Total
December 31, 2008 Real Estate Enrichment Other Segments
Gross profit from external customers $ 130,765 $ -- $ -- $ 130,765
Compensation expense (103,512) (51,756) (10,351) (165,619)
Consulting expense (119,477) -- -- (119,477)
Market and investor relation expense (59,348) (32,888) (4,758) (96,993)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses (86,307) (28,538) (5,850) (120,694)
Non-operating expenses (income) -- -- (55,305) (55,305)
Segment operating income (loss)
before taxes and discontinued operations $ (237,879) $ (113,182) $ (76,264) $ (427,325)
Reconciliation
Total gross profit for reportable segments $ 130,765
All other gross profit 29,974
Intersegment revenues --
Total consolidated reportable segment
gross profit $ 160,739
Profit or Loss
Total profit or loss from reportable segments $ (351,061)
All other profit or loss (76,264)
Intersegment profits --
Unallocated amounts: --
Corporate expenses (2,052,762)
Net income (loss) before taxes $(2,480,087)
Assets
Total assets for real estate segment $ 100,095
Total assets for self enrichment segment 50,000
Corporate assets 2,376,666
All other unallocated amounts 5,000
Consolidated total $ 2,531,761
Liabilities
Accounts payable real estate segment$ 9,524
Accounts payable self enrichment segment --
Notes payable & accrued interest
real estate segment --
Notes payable & accrued interest
self enrichment segment
Unsecured liability and accrued interest
of other unallocated amounts 310,305
Notes payable & accrued interest of
other unallocated amounts 5,000
Corporate liabilities 4,514,609
Consolidated total $ 4,839,438
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NOTE 20: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company issued the following
shares of common stock:
On January 12, 2009, the Company issued 71,428,571 restricted
shares of common stock for officer compensation valued at
$500,000 (contract value) at $0.007 per share in accordance with
Mr. Taylor's employment agreement dated January 1, 2008.
On February 6, 2009, the Company issued 2,000,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services valued at $20,000 ($0.01 per share).
On February 17, 2009, the Company issued 300,000 restricted
shares of common stock for services valued at $60,000 ($0.20 per share).
On April 15, 2009, the Company issued 300,000 restricted shares
of common stock for services valued at $15,000 ($0.05 per share).
Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company entered into a stock
purchase agreement to sell 80% of it interest in it subsidiary, St.
Clair Superior, to a third party for a value of $350,000. Per the
agreement, the Company issued 400 of the 500 authorized common stock
in the subsidiary to the third party. The Company will continue to
hold a 20% non-controlling interest in the subsidiary and will record
its investment in accordance with the equity method going forward.
The sale was finalized on January 30, 2009.
During the first quarter of 2009 the Company has increased its
leveraged investments and holdings by creating four limited liability
companies; City Juice Systems KS, LLC ("City Juice"), a Kansas limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the food and
beverage arena; City Capital Petroleum, LLC ("City Petroleum"), a New
York limited liability company that engages in purchasing companies in
the oil industry; City Laundry Services, LLC, a Missouri limited
liability company that engages in purchasing companies in the laundry
arena; and City Beauty Systems, LLC, a Missouri limited liability
company that engages in the health and beauty arena. Each subsidiary
is responsible for acquiring like companies with plans of operations
that are similar to that of the acquiring subsidiary at a significant
discount to market. It is the intention of the Company to have the
subsidiaries assists their acquired companies in turning a profit.
Subsequent to the turnaround, the Company will either sell or retain
the acquisitions' for cash flow as it sees fit.
In February 2009, the Company purchased its first acquisition under
City Juice, located in the Kansas City area. City Juice is currently
in negotiations and serious discussions to acquire more companies in
the food and beverage area in the Midwest.
The Company is the managing partner of City Laundry, which is intended
to be jointly owned by several of the other partner entities. The
Company's laundromats will operate under the name City Laundry, while
the dry cleaners will operate as Express Cleaners. In February 2009
the Company completed the first acquisition for this commercial
laundry subsidiary, the acquisition of a 2,000 sq. ft./30-machine
laundromat with annual revenues of approximately $108,000.
Additionally, the Company purchased their second commercial laundry
subsidiary located in the Kansas City area in March 2009. City
Laundry is currently in negotiations and serious discussions to
acquire more Laundromats and dry cleaners in the Midwest.
In the first quarter of 2009, the Company acquired a 2.18% equity
stake, and management role in NY Liquidation Group, LLC. This firm
recently acquired a chain of eBay drop off retail stores in the New
York City area. NY Liquidation had gross revenues in excess of
$500,000 in 2008. City Capital will earn a management fee as part of
the Company's professional management services.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
3.1 Articles of Incorporation, dated July 17, 1984 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Form 10-KSB filed on
April 13, 2001).
3.2 Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation,
dated February 20, 1987 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.2 of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 13, 2001).
3.3 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, dated
March 28, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of
the Form 10-KSB filed on April 13, 2001).
3.4 Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, dated
October 31, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4
of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 13, 2001).
3.5 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
August 17, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 of
the Form 10-KSB filed on April 13, 2001).
3.6 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
April 12, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 of
the Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2003).
3.7 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
November 6, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.7
of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 15, 2003).
3.8 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
August 4, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.8 of
the Form 10-KSB filed on April 25, 2005).
3.9 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
December 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.9
of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 25, 2005).
3.10 Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated
December 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.10
of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 25, 2005).
3.11 Bylaws, dated December 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.11 of the Form 10-KSB filed on May 1, 2008).
4 Amended And Restated Employees And Consultants Retainer
Stock Plan (Amendment No. 4), dated February 28, 2007
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 of the Form S-8
filed on March 29, 2007).
10.1 Exchange Agreement between the Company and Ephren Capital
Corporation, dated April 19, 2006 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed on April 25, 2006).
10.2 Investment Agreement between the Company and The Lucian
Group Inc., dated October 30, 2006 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K filed on November
13, 2006).
10.3 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and Montreal
Beneficial, Inc., dated April 9, 2007 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 10-QSB filed on May
21, 2007).
10.4 Limited Liability Company Interest Purchase Agreement
between the Company and Granite Companies LLC, dated May 1,
2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form
10-QSB filed on May 21, 2007).
10.5 Management Agreement between the Company and Cimino
Development, LLC, dated May 1, 2007 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Form 10-KSB filed on May 1, 2008).
10.6 Employment Agreement between the Company and Ephren Taylor,
Jr., dated January 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.8 of the Form 10-Q filed on May 20, 2008).
10.7 Asset Acquisition Agreement between the Company and
InfoMind, Inc. dba Nitty Gritty Marketing, dated October 7,
2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the Form 8-
K filed on October 22, 2008).
10.8 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and a
purchaser, dated January 30, 2009 (incorporated by reference
to the Form 8-K filed on )
14 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted by the
Company's board of directors (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 14 of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 25, 2005).
16.1 Letter on Change in Accountant, dated February 7, 2007
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.1 of the Form 8-K
filed on February 8, 2007).
16.2 Letter on Change in Accountant, dated May 14, 2007
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.2 of the Form 8-K
filed on May 29, 2007).
16.3 Letter on Change in Accountant, dated October 5, 2007
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16.3 of the Form 8-K
filed on October 9, 2007).
17.1 Letter on Director Resignation of Gary Borglund, dated May
1, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 17.1 of the
Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2007).
17.2 Letter on Director Resignation of Richard Overdorff, dated
May 1, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 17.2 of
the Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2007).
17.3 Letter on Director Resignation of Melissa Grimes, dated
September 4, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 17.3
of the Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2007).
17.4 Letter on Director Resignation of Phillip St. James, dated
September 12, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
17.4 of the Form 8-K filed on September 17, 2007).
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).
31 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Ephren W. Taylor
II (filed herewith).
32 Section 1350 Certification of Ephren W. Taylor II (filed herewith).
99 Audit Committee Charter, dated April 19, 2005 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Form 10-KSB filed on April 25, 2005).
99.2 Press release issued by the Company, dated October 31, 2006
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Form 8-K
filed on November 13, 2006).
99.3 Press release issued by the Company, dated April 23, 2007
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of the Form 8-K
filed on April 23, 2007).
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