SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
(Mark one)
 
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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 0-16819
CREATIVE VISTAS, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Arizona
6770
86-0464104
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Primary Standard Industrial
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization
Classification Code Number)
Identification No.)
 
2100 Forbes Street
Unit 8-10
Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 9T3
(905) 666-8676
 
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨   No o [NTD, CVAS may leave this blank until June 15, 2011 as it is not a large accelerated filer]
 
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.  (Check one):
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filer ¨
   
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller Reporting Company x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 
¨ Yes                       x No
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
At November 16, 2009, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, no par value (the only class of voting stock), was 37,488,714.

 
 

 

PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion And Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
15
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
21
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
22
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
22
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
22
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
22
     
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
22
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
22
     
Item 5.
Other Information
22
     
Item 6.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
22

 
 

 

PART I.          FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.         Financial Statements

Creative Vistas, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and bank balances
  $ 2,576,425     $ 4,770,337  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts  of $228,096 and $323,183
    5,367,214       4,571,327  
Income tax recoverable
    329,585       188,525  
Inventory and supplies
    793,428       829,318  
Prepaid expenses
    521,324       289,638  
Due from related parties
    2,388       2,094  
Total current assets
    9,590,364       10,651,239  
Property plant and equipment, net of depreciation
    7,142,906       9,214,623  
Deposits
    116,588       460,376  
Intangible assets
    650,623       850,136  
Deferred financing costs, net
    419,398       483,331  
Deferred income taxes
    36,673       35,343  
    $ 17,956,552     $ 21,695,048  
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit)
               
Current Liabilities
               
Bank Indebtedness
  $ 2,307,548     $ 1,581,912  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    4,882,072       5,800,061  
Current portion of obligation under capital leases
    1,470,402       2,125,312  
Deferred income
    122,151       118,595  
Deferred income taxes
    25,858       25,858  
Current portion of term notes
    7,387,500       1,750,000  
Current portion of other payable
    280,374       245,902  
Due to related parties
    7,174       6,292  
Total current liabilities
    16,483,079       11,653,932  
Term notes
    8,260,524       14,062,290  
Notes payable to related parties
    1,500,000       1,500,000  
Obligation under capital lease
    3,870,707       4,554,240  
Due to related parties
    215,766       189,237  
      30,330,076       31,959,699  
Shareholders' (deficit)
               
Share capital
               
Authorized 50,000,000 no par value preferred shares undesignated, none issued or outstanding
               
100,000,000 no par value common shares 37,488,714 at September 30, 2009 and 37,224,926 at December 31, 2008  issued and outstanding
               
Common stock
    6,555,754       6,488,137  
Additional paid-in capital
    14,127,379       14,005,627  
Accumulated (deficit)
    (32,241,221 )     (31,357,923 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (815,436 )     599,508  
      (12,373,524 )     (10,264,651 )
    $ 17,956,552     $ 21,695,048  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 
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Creative Vistas, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Contract and service revenue
                       
Contract
  $ 2,039,619     $ 1,756,739     $ 4,368,893     $ 5,022,254  
Service
    9,281,162       12,204,635       25,217,432       32,299,736  
Other
    1,662       33,208       12,117       48,807  
      11,322,443       13,994,582       29,598,442       37,370,797  
Direct Expenses  (excluding depreciation)
                               
Contract
    1,152,944       1,169,824       2,411,632       3,153,590  
Service
    7,034,600       10,082,945       19,704,627       26,159,547  
Project expenses
    229,520       269,309       666,687       861,381  
Selling expenses
    205,248       259,436       610,888       739,415  
General and administrative expenses
    1,370,361       2,745,487       4,193,898       8,783,283  
Depreciation expense
    657,033       728,492       2,028,390       1,847,254  
Amortization of intangible assets
    86,515       188,622       253,238       568,557  
      10,736,221       15,444,115       29,869,360       42,113,027  
Income (Loss) from operations
    586,222       (1,449,533 )     (270,918 )     (4,742,230 )
Interest and other expenses (income)
                               
Net financing expenses
    585,668       603,392       1,766,402       6,419,775  
Realized loss on disposal of available for sale securities
    -       822,916       -       822,916  
Amortization of deferred charges
    41,008       69,666       120,537       159,581  
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss
    (760,897 )     384,502       (1,274,559 )     520,277  
      (134,221 )     1,880,476       612,380       7,922,549  
Income (Loss) before income taxes
    720,443       (3,330,009 )     (883,298 )     (12,664,779 )
Income taxes
    -       -       -       -  
Net income (loss)
    720,443       (3,330,009 )     (883,298 )     (12,664,779 )
Other comprehensive (loss):
                               
Unrealized gain – available for sale securities
    -       916,649       -       -  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (880,690 )     327,939       (1,414,943 )     411,719  
Comprehensive (loss)
  $ (160,247 )   $ (2,085,421 )   $ (2,298,241 )   $ (12,253,060 )
Basic weighted-average shares
    37,478,649       37,224,926       37,426,516       36,834,445  
Diluted weighted-average shares
    44,508,726       37,224,926       37.426,516       36,834,445  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.02     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.34 )
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ 0.02     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.34 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
 
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Creative Vistas, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
             
Operating activities
           
Net cash (used in) operating activities
  $ (860,282 )   $ (2,352,174 )
Investing activities
               
Payment for acquisition
    -       (300,000 )
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
    202,455       48,816  
Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities
    -       5,623,933  
Purchase of property and equipment
    (67,563 )     (1,777,302 )
Net cash provided by investing activities
    134,892       3,595,447  
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from bank indebtedness
    507,835       2,267,274  
Proceeds from term note
    -       2,500,000  
Deferred financing cost
    -       (219,380 )
Due to related parties
    -       (385 )
Repayment of capital leases
    (1,324,499 )     (1,268,128 )
Issuance of common shares
    -       1,260  
Restricted cash
    -       52,894  
Repayment of term notes
    (212,500 )     (957,371 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (1,029,164 )     2,376,164  
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash
    (439,358 )     45,412  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,193,912 )     3,664,849  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    4,770,337       1,960,340  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 2,576,425     $ 5,625,189  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 
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Creative Vistas, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
1.            Summary of Accounting Policies
 
Basis of presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as at September 30, 2009, and the consolidated condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2009, include the accounts of Creative Vistas, Inc. (“CVAS”), Creative Vistas Acquisition Corp. (“AC Acquisition”), AC Technical Systems Ltd. (“AC Technical”), Cancable Holding Corp. (“Cancable Holding”), Cancable Inc., Cancable, Inc., Cancable XL Inc., XL Digital Services Inc. (“XL Digital”), 2141306 Ontario Inc., Iview Holding Corp. (“Iview Holding”), and Iview Digital Video Solutions Inc. (“Iview DSI”).  All material inter-company accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated.   In the opinion of management, these condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for and as of the periods shown.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  However, certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for 2009 or for any future period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In preparing the accompanying financial statements, we have evaluated subsequent event through November 16, 2009, the issuance date of this Form 10Q, we have determined that no events or transactions have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2009, which require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts from the September 30, 2008 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Liquidity and going concern
 
Our consolidated condensed financial statements were prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred a loss of $883,298 for the period ended September 30, 2009 and have an accumulated deficit of $32,241,221 at September 30, 2009.

We have outstanding term loans aggregating $15,648,024, together with common stock options and warrants, held by Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. (“Laurus”) and its related entities. We do not currently have the ability to repay the notes in the event of a demand by the holder. Furthermore, we granted a security interest to Laurus and its related entities in substantially all of our assets and, accordingly, in the event of any default under our agreements with Laurus and its related entities, they could conceivably attempt to foreclose on our assets, which could cause us to terminate our operations. As of September 30, 2009, there were 13,392,983 shares of common stock of CVAS issuable upon the exercise of warrants and 129,155 shares issuable upon the exercise of options which were issued to Laurus, and its related entities, Erato Corporation, Valens Offshore Fund, Valens U.S. Fund, LLC and PSource Structured Debt Limited. Additionally, there were 49 shares of common stock of Cancable Holding issuable upon the exercise of options and 20 shares of common stock of Iview Holding issuable upon the exercise of options to Laurus and its related entities.

 
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Over the next twelve months the Company believes that its existing capital will be sufficient to sustain its operations. Management plans to seek additional capital in the future to fund operations, growth and expansion through additional equity, debt financing or credit facilities. The Company has had early stage discussions with investors about potential investment in the Company at a future date. No assurance can be made that such financing would be available, and if available it may take either the form of debt or equity. In either case, the financing could have a negative impact on our financial condition and our shareholders. The Company has introduced cost cutting initiatives within the Administration, Project and Selling departments to improve efficiency within the Company and also improve cash flow.  The Company has also increased its rates for services provided by AC Technical to improve gross margins. This is in line with our competitors. The Company also expects to see the benefits of its research and development efforts within the next 12 months as it starts to introduce its own line of customized products to the industry. These products and technologies are expected to improve gross margins. The Company believes that it will be eligible for research and development tax credits at year end for its research and development efforts during the year and these are additional sources of cash flow for the Company. For all the reasons mentioned above, we believe that we have adequate short term borrowing capability and that we will be able to sustain our operations and continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time although there can be no assurance of this.

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 possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

Inventory

Inventory consists of materials and supplies and is stated at the lower of cost and market value.  Cost is generally determined on the first in, first out basis.  The inventory is net of estimated obsolescence, and excess inventory based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Inventory consists principally of parts, materials and supplies.

Earnings (loss) per share
 
Basic loss per share (“LPS”) is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted LPS is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period.  Dilutive potential common shares consist of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method. An adjustment to earnings per share calculation includes reversing the changes in derivative instruments.  Dilutive common share equivalents are not considered in periods when their effect is antidilutive.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Codification - In June, 2009, FASB established the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) as the single source of authoritative GAAP.  The ASC is a new structure which took existing accounting pronouncements and organized them by accounting topic. Relevant authoritative literature issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and select SEC staff interpretations and administrative literature was also included in the ASC. All other accounting guidance not included in the ASC is non-authoritative. The ASC is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of the ASC did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Subsequent Events - In May, 2009, the ASC guidance for subsequent events was updated to establish accounting and reporting standards for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The update sets forth: (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet in its financial statements, and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. The new guidance requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Company adopted the updated guidance in 2009. The adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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Fair Value Accounting - In August 2009, the ASC guidance for fair value measurements and disclosure was updated to further define fair value of liabilities. This update provides clarification for circumstances in which: (i) a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, (ii) the liability has a restriction that prevents its transfer, and (iii) the identical liability is traded as an asset in an active market in which no adjustments to the quoted price of an asset are required. The updated guidance is effective for the Company’s interim reporting period beginning October 1, 2009. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Variable Interest Entities - In June 2009, the ASC guidance for consolidation accounting was updated to require an entity to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest gives it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (“VIE”). This analysis identifies a primary beneficiary of a VIE as the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The updated guidance also requires ongoing reassessments of the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The updated guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010. The Company currently is evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

There were no other accounting standards and interpretations recently issued which are expected to a have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
2.            Deferred Financing Costs, Net
 
Deferred financing costs, net are associated with the Company’s term notes. For the period ended September 30, 2009, the amortization of deferred financing cost was approximately $120,537 (2008 - $159,581).
 
Cost
  $ 1,111,830  
Accumulated amortization
    (692,432 )
    $ 419,398  
 
The estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:
 
Year
 
Amount
 
2009
  $ 42,064  
2010
    166,953  
2011
    143,963  
2012
    44,340  
2013
    22,078  
    $ 419,398  
3.
Intangible Assets
 
   
Cost
   
Accumulated
amortization
   
Net book
value
 
Customer relationships
  $ 1,626,168     $ 1,000,467     $ 625,701  
Trade name
    1,274,768       1,249,846       24,922  
    $ 2,900,936     $ 2,250,313     $ 650,623  
 
Amortization expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 amounted to $253,238 (2008-$568,557).

 
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4.             Bank Indebtedness
 
During the period ended June 30, 2008, the Company established credit facilities with a Canadian chartered bank to provide for borrowings by its subsidiaries, AC Technical and Cancable Inc.  The credit facility for AC Technical and Cancable was $500,000 and $3,500,000 respectively. Revolving credit loans bear interest at the bank’s domestic prime rate plus 1.5% for Canadian dollar amounts.  Interest is payable monthly. The facilities are secured by an assignment of book debts, inventory, certain other assets and life insurance. As at September 30, 2009, the interest rate of the Canadian dollar amount was 3.75%. At September 30, 2009, the borrowings outstanding under both facilities were $2,307,548.  The Company banking facility agreements contain financial covenants pertaining to maintenance of the tangible net worth and debt service coverage ratio. In the event of default, the bank could at its discretion cancel the facilities and demand immediate repayment of all outstanding amounts. Both credit facilities were due in March 2009 and the Company is currently negotiating the renewal of these banking facilities.

5.
Term Notes
 
In January 2006, concurrently with the closing of the acquisition of Cancable Inc., the Company entered into a series of agreements with Laurus whereby Cancable issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Cancable Note”) in the amount of $6,865,000 and Cancable Holding issued to Laurus a related option to purchase up to 49 shares of common stock of Cancable Holding (up to 49% of the outstanding shares of Cancable Holding) at a price of $0.01 per share (the “Option”). The loan is secured by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.

The Cancable Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1.75% with a minimum rate of 7%. Interest accrued on the term note but was not payable until February 1, 2006.  Interest is calculated on the basis of a 360 day year.  The minimum monthly payment on the term note is $81,726 commencing from October 1, 2006.  The Company is not obligated, except upon an event of default, to pay more than 25% of the original principal amount prior to December 31, 2011.
 
In February 2006, the Company and its subsidiaries, Iview Holding and Iview DSI entered into a series of agreements with Laurus pursuant to a refinancing transaction whereby the Company issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Company Note”) in the amount of $8,250,000, Iview DSI issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Iview Note”) in the amount of $2,000,000, the Company issued to Laurus a related warrant to purchase up to 2,411,003 shares of common stock of the Company (up to 7.5% of the outstanding shares of the Company) at a price of $0.01 per share (the “Warrant”) and Iview Holding issued to Laurus a related option to purchase up to 20 shares of common stock of Iview Holding (up to 20% of the outstanding shares of Iview Holding) at a price of $0.01 per share (the “Option”). The loans are secured by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. Simultaneously with the closing of this refinancing transaction, the Company paid off the entire outstanding principal amount and all obligations due to Laurus under a Secured Convertible Term Note, a Secured Convertible Minimum Borrowing Note and a Secured Revolving Note, all dated September 30, 2004 (collectively, the “2004 Notes”) and such 2004 Notes were subsequently cancelled.

The options held by Laurus to acquire 49% of Cancable Holding and 20% of Iview Holding are accounted for as noncontrolling interests.  Because the options have not been exercised and Cancable Holding and Iview Holding have incurred losses, no noncontrolling interests have been recognized at September 30, 2009.

The Company Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 2% with a minimum rate of 7%. Interest accrued on the term note but was not payable until April 1, 2006.  Interest is calculated on the basis of a 360 day year.  The minimum monthly payment on the term note is $137,500 commencing March 1, 2007 to February 1, 2010, with a balance of $4,950,000 payable on the maturity date. Through September 30, 2009, the Company has issued warrants to purchase up to 2,592,000 shares of common stock of the Company at prices from $0.16 to $2.84 per share to defer until maturity the principal repayments that were due from March 1, 2007 to September 1, 2009.
 
The Iview Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 2% with a minimum rate of 7%. Interest accrued on the term note but was not payable until April 1, 2006.  Interest is calculated on the basis of a 360 day year.  The minimum monthly payment on the term note is $8,333 commencing March 1, 2007 to February 1, 2011, with the balance of  $1,600,000 payable on the maturity date. The Company is not obligated, except upon an event of default, to pay more than 25% of the original principal amount prior to December 31, 2011.

 
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In June 2008, the Company and  its subsidiary,   Cancable Inc., entered into a financing transaction whereby the Company issued to Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. (“Valens Offshore”) and Valens U.S. SPV I, LLC (“Valens U.S.”) secured term notes in the amount of $1,700,000 and $800,000, respectively (collectively, the “Company Second Notes”). Valens Offshore and Valens U.S. are entities related to Laurus.  The Company also issued to Valens Offshore and Valens U.S. warrants to purchase up to 1,333,333 and 627,451 shares, respectively, of common stock of the Company at a price of $0.01 per share. The loans are secured by all of the assets of the Company and all its subsidiaries.

Interest on the term note for the period ended September 30, 2009 was $1,096,632 (2008: $1,052,523).

       
Cancable Note interest at prime plus 1.75% (minimum of  7%), due December 31, 2011
  $ 5,148,754  
Company Note interest at prime plus 2% (minimum of  7%), due February 13, 2010
    7,287,500  
Iview Note interest at prime plus 2% (minimum of 7%), due on February 13, 2011
    1,739,874  
Company Second Notes. interest at 12%, due on June 24, 2013
    2,500,000  
Less: unamortized discount
    (1,028,104 )
      15,648,024  
Less: current portion
    7,387,500  
    $ 8,260,524  

The principal payments for the next five fiscal years are as follows:
 
   
Amount
 
2009
  $ 437,500  
2010
    6,975,000  
2011
    6,763,628  
2012
    -  
2013
    1,471,896  
    $ 15,648,024  
 
6.             Net Financing Expenses
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Capital leases
  $ 475,167     $ 417,272  
Interest on credit facility
    1,096,632       1,052,523  
Interest on deferred principal repayment of term note
    155,993       628,238  
Warrants issued for proposed new financing
    -       3,723,565  
Financing cost for the extension for the warrants issued
    -       560,735  
Other
    38,610       37,442  
    $ 1,766,402     $ 6,419,775  

7.             Note Payable to Related Parties

In September 2004, the Company issued two promissory notes with an aggregate principal amount of $3,300,000. On September 30, 2004, the Company repaid an aggregate of $1,800,000 of the principal balance. The outstanding principal bears interest at 3% per annum with no fixed terms of repayment and payable on demand. However, pursuant to the Laurus Financing, these notes have been subordinated to the Company’s obligations to Laurus. The notes each with an amount of $750,000 are due to The Burns Trust (the president is one of the beneficiaries of the trust) and the Navaratnam Trust (the chairman is one of the beneficiaries of the trust), respectively. During the period ended June 30, 2006, the above two notes payable have been transferred to Malar Trust Inc. (the Company’s chairman is the shareholder of Malar Trust Inc.).

 
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Interest expense recognized for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was $38,610 (2008 - $37,442).
 
8.             Shareholders’ (Deficit)
 
The Company has total authorized share capital of 50,000,000 preferred shares, no par value and 100,000,000 common shares, no par value.
 
During the period ended March 31, 2009, the Company issued 166,835 common shares for legal fees with the fair market value of $45,056. During the period ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 83,533 common shares for legal fees with the fair market value of $20,962. During the period ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued 13,420 common shares for legal fees with the fair market value of $1,610.
 
Options
 
The Company’s Stock Option Plan is intended to provide incentives for key employees, directors, consultants and other individuals providing services to the Company by encouraging their ownership of the common stock of the Company and to aid the Company in retaining such key employees, directors, consultants and other individuals upon whose efforts the Company’s success and future growth depends and in attracting other such employees, directors, consultants and individuals.
 
The Plan is administered by the Board of Directors, or its Compensation Committee.  Under the Plan, options on a total of 4,000,000 shares of common stock may be issued.  Shares of common stock covered by options which have terminated or expired prior to exercise are available for further options under the Plan.    The maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock that may be issued under the Plan as “incentive stock options” is 3,500,000 shares.  No options may be granted under the Plan after June 30, 2011; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may at any time prior to that date amends the Plan.
 
Options under the Plan may be granted to key employees of the Company, including officers or directors of the Company, and to consultants and other individuals providing services to the Company.  Options may be granted to eligible individuals whether or not they hold or have held options previously granted under the Plan or otherwise granted or assumed by the Company.  In selecting individuals for options, the Committee may take into consideration any factors it may deem relevant, including its estimate of the individual’s present and potential contributions to the success of the Company.
 
The Committee may, in its discretion, prescribe the terms and conditions of the options to be granted under the Plan, which terms and conditions need not be the same in each case, subject to the following:

a.
Option Price.  The price at which each share of common stock covered by an option granted under the Plan may be purchased may not be less than the market value per share of the common stock on the date of grant of the option.  The date of grant of an option shall be the date specified by the Committee in its grant of the option, which date will normally be the date the Committee determines to make such grant.

b.
Option Period.  The period for exercise of an option shall in no event be more than five years from the date of grant.  Options may, in the discretion of the Committee, be made exercisable in installments during the option period.

c.
Exercise of Options.  For the purpose of assisting an Optionee to exercise an option, the Company may make loans to the Optionee or guarantee loans made by third parties to the Optionee, on such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may authorize. In no event shall any option be exercisable more than five years from the date of grant thereof.

 
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d.
Lock-Up Period.  Without the consent of the Company, an Optionee may not sell more than fifty percent of the shares issued under the Plan for a period of two years from the date that the Optionee exercises the option. The Committee may impose such other terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, on the grant or exercise of options, as it deems advisable.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, using the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock, and other factors. The Company uses historical data to estimate employee termination within the valuation model. Because the Company has not previously granted options to employees, for purposes of the valuation model, the Company has assumed that the life of the options will be equal to one-half of the combined vesting period and contractual life (i.e. that employees will exercise the options at the midpoint between the vesting and expiry date of the options). The risk-free rates used to value the options are based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

During 2009, the Company granted to employees options to purchase 370,000 shares of common stock, at prices ranging from $0.26 to $0.63 per share; the options expire in 2013.

At September 30, 2009 options to purchase 2,133,000 shares of common stock were outstanding.  These options vest ratably in annual installments, over the four year period from the date of grant.  As of September 30, 2009, there was $121,969 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the four year vesting period. At September 30, 2009, 1,190,750 options were vested. The cost recognized for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was $10,813 (2008:$304,059) which was recorded as general and administrative expenses.

In valuing the options issued, the following assumptions were used;
   
2009
   
2008
 
Expected volatility
    140 %     45 %
Expected dividends
    0 %     0 %
Expected term (in years)
    4.0       4.0  
Risk-free rate
    1.33% -1.82 %     2.99% - 3.41 %

A summary of option activity under the Plan during the period ended September 30, 2009 is presented below:

Options
 
Shares
   
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term
   
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
    2,939,000     $ 1.27       4.75     $ 1.57  
Granted
    370,000     $ 0.51       4.70     $ 0.00  
Exercised
    -       -                  
Forfeited or expired
    (1,176,000 )   $ 2.24       2.92     $ 0.00  
Outstanding at September 30, 2009
    2,133,000     $ 0.60       2.31     $ 0.00  
                                 
Exercisable at September 30, 2009
    1,190,750     $ 0.64       1.86     $ 0.00  

Warrants
 
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value warrants issued to non-employees, based on the market price of our common stock at the time the warrants are issued. All outstanding warrants may be exercised by the holder at any time.   During the period ended September 30, 2009, in connection with financing, the Company issued warrants to purchase 864,000 shares of common stock.  The fair market value of the warrants of $155,993 was measured using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following assumptions: risk free interest rate of 1.41% to 2.19%, expected dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 140%, exercise prices of $0.16 to $0.27 and the life of the warrants 4 years.

 
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As of September 30, 2009, we had the following common stocks warrants outstanding:
 
Issue Date
 
Expiry Date
   
Number of
Warrants
   
Exercise Price
Per share
   
Value-issue
date
 
Issued for
09-30-2004
   
09-30-2016
      2,250,000     $ 1.15     $ 1,370,000  
Financing*
03-31-2005
   
03-31-2012
      100,000     $ 1.20     $ 60,291  
Financing
04-30-2005
   
04-30-2017
      100,000     $ 1.01     $ 44,309  
Financing*
05-31-2005
   
05-31-2012
      100,000     $ 1.01     $ 56,614  
Financing
06-22-2005
   
06-22-2017
      313,000     $ 1.00     $ 137,703  
Financing*
06-30-2005
   
06-30-2017
      100,000     $ 0.90     $ 50,431  
Financing*
07-31-2005
   
07-31-2012
      100,000     $ 1.05     $ 56,244  
Financing
08-31-2005
   
08-31-2012
      100,000     $ 1.05     $ 22,979  
Financing
09-30-2005
   
09-30-2012
      100,000     $ 0.80     $ 36,599  
Financing
10-31-2005
   
10-31-2012
      100,000     $ 0.80     $ 27,367  
Financing
11-30-2005
   
11-30-2012
      100,000     $ 0.80     $ 16,392  
Financing
12-31-2005
   
12-31-2012
      100,000     $ 0.80     $ 10,270  
Financing
02-13-2006
   
02-13-2016
      1,927,096     $ 0.01     $ 1,529,502  
Financing
03-01-2007
   
03-01-2016
      108,000     $ 0.90     $ 39,519  
Financing*
04-01-2007
   
04-01-2016
      108,000     $ 1.15     $ 50,529  
Financing*
05-01-2007
   
05-01-2011
      108,000     $ 1.25     $ 54,941  
Financing
06-01-2007
   
06-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.28     $ 101,470  
Financing
07-01-2007
   
07-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.10     $ 93,307  
Financing
08-01-2007
   
08-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.55     $ 112,117  
Financing
09-01-2007
   
09-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.73     $ 118,647  
Financing
10-01-2007
   
10-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.43     $ 105,362  
Financing
11-01-2007
   
11-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.60     $ 111,868  
Financing
12-01-2007
   
12-01-2011
      108,000     $ 2.55     $ 107,284  
Financing
01-01-2008
   
01-01-2012
      108,000     $ 2.84     $ 108,331  
Financing
01-22-2008
   
01-22-2058
      812,988     $ 0.01     $ 1,470,687  
Acquisition
01-22-2008
   
01-22-2058
      1,738,365     $ 0.01     $ 3,144,685  
Financing
01-30-2008
   
01-30-2058
      506,250     $ 0.01     $ 1,001,909  
Financing
01-30-2008
   
01-30-2058
      292,500     $ 0.01     $ 578,880  
Financing
02-01-2008
   
02-01-2012
      108,000     $ 2.09     $ 85,612  
Financing
03-01-2008
   
03-01-2012
      108,000     $ 2.04     $ 80,253  
Financing
04-01-2008
   
04-01-2012
      108,000     $ 1.09     $ 162,748  
Financing
05-01-2008
   
05-01-2012
      108,000     $ 1.19     $ 103,180  
Financing
06-01-2008
   
06-01-2012
      108,000     $ 1.02     $ 88,114  
Financing
06-23-2008
   
06-23-2018
      627,451     $ 0.01     $ 560,736  
Financing
06-23-2008
   
06-23-2018
      1,333,333     $ 0.01     $ 1,211,168  
Financing
02-01-2009
   
02-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.25     $ 22,728  
Financing
03-01-2009
   
03-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.19     $ 17,277  
Financing
04-01-2009
   
04-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.18     $ 15,868  
Financing
05-01-2009
   
05-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.16     $ 14,557  
Financing
06-01-2009
   
06-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.27     $ 24,105  
Financing
07-01-2009
   
07-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.27     $ 24,105  
Financing
08-01-2009
   
08-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.25     $ 22,786  
Financing
09-01-2009
   
09-01-2013
      108,000     $ 0.16     $ 14,567  
Financing
             
13,392,983
                   

 
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* In May 2008 the Company entered into an amendment to extend the expiry date of Stock Purchase Warrants issued to Laurus. The expiry dates were extended from 2011 and 2012 to 2016 and 2017 respectively.  Increases in the value of the warrants of $560,735 in the aggregate were recorded under net financing costs in 2008.
 
9.             Major Customers
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 the Company derived 89.0% (2008:87.5%) of its revenue from three customers.  The accounts receivable from these customers comprised 68.8% (2008: 50.2%) of the total trade receivable .
 
10.          Segment Information
 
We determine and disclose our segments in accordance with codification “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information”, which uses a “management” approach for determining segments. The management approach designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of the reportable segments. Our management reporting structure provides for the following segments:
 
Cancable
 
Cancable Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries XL Digital Services, Inc. and 2141306 Ontario Inc. are Canadian based entities. Cancable, Inc. is a US based entity which is also the wholly owned subsidiary of Cancable Inc. (collectively, “Cancable”). Cancable is in the business of providing deployment and servicing of broadband technologies in both residential and commercial markets. The Cancable service offering, network deployment, IT integration, and support services, enable the cable television and telecommunications industries to deliver a high quality broadband experience to their customers. Cancable’s clients rely on Cancable’s knowledge and expertise to rapidly deploy the latest technologies to support advanced cable services, cable broadband Internet access and DSL. Services provisioned include new installations, reconnections, disconnections, service upgrades and downgrades, inbound technical call center sales and trouble resolution for cable Internet subscribers, and network servicing for broadband video, data, and voice services for residential, business, and commercial marketplaces.
 
AC Technical
 
A.C. Technical Systems Ltd. (“AC Technical”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, is engaged in the engineering, design, installation, integration and servicing of various types of security systems.
 
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Iview DSI
 
Iview Digital Video Solutions Inc. (“Iview DSI”), a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada, is a subsidiary formed in late 2005 to focus on providing video surveillance products and technologies to the market.
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2008
 
Sales:
           
Cancable
  $ 24,038,095     $ 31,073,071  
AC Technical
    5,381,474       6,052,378  
Iview
    77,713       214,929  
Creative Vistas, Inc.
    101,160       30,419  
Consolidated Total
  $ 29,598,442     $ 37,370,797  
Depreciation and amortization:
               
Cancable
  $ 1,975,213     $ 1,802,743  
AC Technical
    26,616       30,399  
Iview
    26,561       14,112  
Consolidated Total
  $ 2,028,390     $ 1,847,254  
INTEREST EXPENSES:
               
Cancable
  $ 1,091,242       901,751  
Iview
    93,392       104,423  
AC Acquisition
    38,610       37,443  
Creative Vistas, Inc.
    543,158       5,376,158  
CONSOLIDATED TOTAL
  $ 1,766,402     $ 6,419,775  
Net (Loss):
               
Cancable
  $ (926,396 )   $ (4,886,837 )
AC Technical
    477,042       576,359  
Iview
    (26,739 )     (275,428 )
AC Acquisition
    (38,610 )     (37,443 )
Corporate (1)
    (368,595 )     (8,041,430 )
Consolidated Total
  $ (883,298 )   $ (12,664,779 )
TOTAL ASSETS
               
Cancable
  $ 11,778,753     $ 16,709,205  
AC Technical
    3,320,309       3,350,045  
Iview
    893,422       1,280,234  
Creative Vistas, Inc.
    1,964,068       7,960,273  
Consolidated Total
  $ 17,956,552     $ 29,299,757  
CAPITAL ASSETS
               
Cancable
  $ 6,310,494     $ 9,345,536  
AC Technical
    763,066       783,252  
Iview
    69,346       97,542  
Consolidated Total
  $ 7,142,906     $ 10,226,330  
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
               
Cancable
  $ 43,398     $ 6,369,888  
AC Technical
    19,759       14,350  
Iview
    4,406       113,534  
CONSOLIDATED TOTAL
  $ 67,563     $ 6,497,772  
 
(1)
Corporate expenses primarily include certain stock-based compensation for consulting and advisory services, which we do not internally allocate to our segments because they are related to our common stock and are non-cash in nature.

 
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Revenues by geographic destination and product group were as follows:

   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2008
 
Contract
  $ 4,368,893     $ 5,022,254  
Service
    25,217,432       32,299,736  
Others
    12,117       48,807  
Total sales to external customers
  $ 29,598,442     $ 37,370,797  

Revenue generated by the Company in Canada and the United States was $24,169,306 (2008:$33,910,653) and $5,429,136 (2008: $3,460,144), respectively.

 
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Item 2.
Management's Discussion And Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto.  The following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed therein.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to the need for additional funds, the rapid growth of our operations and our ability to operate profitably a number of new projects.  Except as required by law, we do not intend to publicly release the results of any revisions to those forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances.
 
Results of Operations
Comparison of Three Months Period Ended September 30, 2009
to Period Ended September 30, 2008
 
For purposes of this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation”, we compared the three month period ended September 30, 2009, to the comparable period in 2008.
 
Sales :  Sales for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 totaled $11,322,400, compared to $13,994,600 for the same period in 2008, representing a decrease of 19.1%.  The decrease in revenue was mainly due to the decline in service revenue of Cancable Segment to $8,889,600 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 from $11,805,300 for the same period in 2008.
 
(a) Cancable Segment – This segment includes Cancable Inc., Cancable, Inc., XL Digital and 2141306 Ontario Inc. (collectively, the “Cancable Group”).  The principal activity is provisioning the deployment and servicing of broadband technologies in both residential and commercial markets.  The Cancable Group’s service offering, network deployment, IT integration, and support services, enable the cable television and telecommunications industries to deliver a high quality broadband experience to their customers.  The total revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 from the Cancable segment was $8,889,600 as compared to $11,805,300 for the same period of 2008. The decline in revenue was primarily due to the decrease in revenue generated from our customer Rogers Cable Inc. Rogers Cable Inc. is Cancable Group’s largest customer and the revenue from this customer for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 was $5,371,300 or 60.4% of total Cancable revenue compared to $7,338,600 or 62.2% for the same period of fiscal 2008. Total revenue generated in the United States for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $1,702,800 compared to $2,242,500 for the same period in fiscal 2008. The decrease in revenue was mainly due to the exchange rate fluctuations as well as the weakened economy. (b) AC Technical segment - Total revenue of AC Technical segment was $2,401,900 for the three month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $2,047,900 for the same period of fiscal 2008.    Contract revenue was $2,010,400 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $1,648,500 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  The service revenue was $391,500 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $399,400 for the same period of fiscal 2008.
 
Direct Expenses (excluding depreciation) :  Direct expenses as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $8,187,500 or 72.3% of revenues compared to $11,252,800 or 80.4% of revenues for same period in 2008. The direct expenses for the three month period ended September 30, 2008 were higher which was driven predominantly by the initial training and set up cost of developing the Company’s business in the United States. (a) Cancable segment – Direct expenses of this segment were $6,920,200 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 which is comprised principally of labor expenses of $5,390,900, vehicle expenses of $504,200 and material cost of $516,700.  (b) AC Technical segment – Direct expenses of this segment were $1,246,100. The material cost was $873,200 or 36.4% of the AC Technical revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $626,200 or 30.6% of revenues in the corresponding period of fiscal 2008. The increase in percentage of material costs was attributable to some contracts having more material needs. On the other hand, the labor and subcontractor cost decreased to $347,000 or 14.4% of AC Technical revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $428,900 or 20.9% of AC Technical revenues for the same period of fiscal 2008.  The decrease in labor and subcontractor cost was mainly due to a decline in revenue.

 
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Project cost : Project cost was decreased to $229,520 or 2.0% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $269,300 or 1.9% for the same period in 2008. Most of the project cost was related to the AC Technical segment.  The balance mainly includes the salaries and benefits of indirect staff amounting to $146,900 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $156,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  The decrease was mostly due to the decrease in the number of indirect staff. Automobile and travel expenses decreased to $55,800 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $78,500 for the same period of fiscal 2008. There was no material fluctuation in the percentage of revenue of automobile and travel expenses.
 
Selling expense : Selling expense was $205,200 or 1.8% of revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $259,400 or 1.9% of revenues for the same period in 2008. Selling expenses were mainly related to AC Technical segment.  The balance for the three months ended September 30, 2009 is mainly comprised of salaries and commission to salespersons of $102,300 compared to $142,800 for the same period of fiscal 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in salesperson headcount.  The advertising and promotion and trade show expenses were $17,600 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $23,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008 with no material fluctuation.
 
General and administrative expenses : General and administrative expenses were $1,370,400 or 12.1% of revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $2,745,500 or 19.6% for the same period in 2008, representing a decrease of $1,375,100. The balance for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was mainly comprised of $123,800 of professional fees related to preparation of the quarterly reports and other corporate matters compared to $114,500 in 2008. In addition, investor relations expenses amounted to $30,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $413,200 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  Total salaries and benefits to administrative staff were $784,700 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $1,295,100 for the same period of 2008. The year-over-year decrease in general and administration expenses primarily reflected a focused cost reduction program across the Company. The higher amount in 2008 was attributable to additional staff hired for the expansion of new business development in the United States.
 
Depreciation : Total depreciation of property plant and equipment was $657,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to $728,500 for the same period in 2008 with no material fluctuation.
 
Amortization of Intangible Assets : Amortization of customer relationships and trade name was $86,500 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $188,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  The decrease was mainly due to the trade name related to the acquisition in 2006 being fully amortized.
 
Interest and other Expenses (Income) :  Interest and net other expenses (income) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $(134,200) or 1.2% of revenues compared to net expenses of $1,880,500 or 13.4% of revenues for the same period in 2008. The balance for the current period is primarily comprised of the amortization of deferred charges amounting to $41,000 compared to $69,700 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  Additionally, net financing expenses decreased to $585,700 or 5.2% of revenues compared to $603,400 or 4.3% of revenues for the same period of 2008.  The interest due with respect to the Company’s credit facility was $376,300 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $421,100 for the same period in 2008.  In addition, the Company issued 324,000 warrants with a value of $61,500 to defer principal repayment. There was no such balance for the same period of fiscal 2008. During the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the Company sold common stock of 180 Connect Inc. for an aggregate of $5,623,900. The realized loss on disposal of this investment was $822,900 and there was no such balance in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Additionally, the foreign currency translation gain for this quarter was $760,900 compared to a foreign currency translation loss of $384,500 for the same period of 2008. The balance was related to the foreign currency translation of term notes.
 
Income taxes :  No income tax was paid for the period ended September 30, 2009, which was mainly due to the Company’s losses carried forward to offset all income generated by the Company. All prior taxes have already been accounted for in the income tax recoverable and therefore, there is no additional provision for income taxes recoverable and deferred tax assets.
 
Net Income/Loss :  Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 was $720,400 compared to a net loss of $3,330,000 for the same period in 2008. The Company’s operating income was $586,200 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to an operating loss of $1,449,500 for the same period of 2008.

 
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Results of Operations
Comparison of Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2009
to Period Ended September 30, 2008
 
For purposes of this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation”, we compared the first nine month period ended September 30, 2009, to the comparable period in 2008.
 
Sales :  Sales for the nine month period ended 2009 was $29,598,400, compared to $37,370,800 for the nine month period ended 2008, representing a decrease of 20.8%.  The decline in revenue was primarily due to the decrease in service revenue of Cancable Segment to $24,038,100 for the nine month period ended 2009 from $31,073,100 for the same period in 2008.
 
(a) Cancable Segment - This segment includes Cancable Inc., Cancable, Inc., XL Digital and 2141306 Ontario Inc. (collectively, “Cancable Group”).  Total revenue of this segment for the nine month period ended 2009 was $24,038,100 compared to $31,073,100 for the same period in fiscal 2008.  The decrease was attributable to the exchange rate fluctuation as well as the weakened economy.   Total revenue generated in the United States in the first nine month period ended 2009 was $5,429,100 compared to $3,460,100 for the same period of last year.   Rogers Cable Inc. is Cancable Group’s largest customer and the revenue from this customer for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $13,571,900 or 56.5% of total Cancable revenue compared to $20,685,200 or 66.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. (b) AC Technical segment - Total revenue of AC Technical segment was $5,381,400 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $6,052,400 for the same period of fiscal year 2008. The decline in revenue was mainly due to a fluctuation of the foreign exchange rate and tightened capital expenditures by our customers.   Contract revenue decreased to $4,368,900 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $5,022,300 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  Service revenue decreased to $1,018,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 from $1,226,700 for the same period of fiscal 2008.
 
Direct Expenses (excluding depreciation) :  Direct expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $22,116,300 or 74.7% of revenues compared to $29,313,100 or 78.4% of revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.  (a) Cancable segment – Cost of sales of this segment was $19,312,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 which is mainly comprised of labor expenses of $14,928,300, vehicle expenses of $1,431,800 and material cost of $1,427,200.  (b) AC Technical segment – Cost of sales of this segment was $2,746,800. The material cost was $1,752.100 or 32.6% of the AC Technical revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1,753,900 or 29.0% of revenues in the same period of fiscal 2008. The increase in percentage of the material cost was mainly due to some contracts requiring more materials. On the other hand, the labor and subcontractor cost decreased to $944,000 or 17.5% of AC Technical revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, from $1,184,700 or 19.6% of AC Technical revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in the labor and subcontractor cost was due to the decline in revenue.
 
Project cost: Project cost was $666,700 or 2.3% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $861,400 or 2.3% for the same period of fiscal year 2008. Project cost was mainly related to the AC Technical segment. The balance mainly includes the salaries and benefits of indirect staff amounting to $437,300 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $528,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008. The decrease in expenses was mainly due to the decrease in indirect staff. The automobile and travel expenses were approximately $159,400 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $203,100 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  There was no material fluctuation of automobile and travel expenses for two fiscal years.
 
Selling expenses: Selling expenses were $610,900 or 2.1% of revenues for the nine month period ended 2009 compared to $739,400 or 2.0% of revenues for the same period of fiscal 2008. Selling expenses were mainly related to the AC Technical segment.  The balance for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 is mainly comprised of salaries and commissions to salespersons of $298,200 compared to $426,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in commissions in line with the decrease in revenue. The advertising, promotion and trade show expenses were $70,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, and $91,300 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  There was no material fluctuation of advertising, promotion and trade show expenses for two fiscal years.

 
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General and administrative costs: General and administrative costs were $4,193,900 or 14.2% of revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $8,783,300 or 23.5% for the same period of fiscal 2008. The balance for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, is comprised of $396,557 of professional fees related to fees for the quarterly reports and other corporate matters compared to $466,900 for the same period of 2008. The investor relations expenses decreased to $120,000 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009, compared to $908,700 for the same period last year.  Total salaries and benefits to administrative staff decreased to $2,015,500 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $4,668,900 for the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease in general and administration expenses was primarily the result of cost reductions across the Company. The total number of administrative staff decreased compared to the same period of fiscal 2008.
 
Depreciation : Total depreciation of property plant and equipment was $2,028,400 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1,847,300 for the same period in 2008.
 
Amortization of Intangible Assets : Amortization of customer relationships and trade name was $253,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $568,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008.  The decrease was mainly due to the trade name related to the acquisition in 2006 being fully amortized.
 
Interest and other Expenses :  Interest and net other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $612,400 or 2.1% of revenues compared to net expenses of $7,922,500 or 21.2% of the revenues for the same period of fiscal 2008. Interest and net other expenses for the current period is comprised of the amortization of deferred charges amounting to $120,500 compared to $159,600 for the same period of fiscal 2008.   Additionally, net financing expenses decreased to $1,766,400 or 6.0% of revenues compared to $6,419,800 or 17.2% of revenues for the same period of fiscal 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company entered into two financing arrangements in which the Company issued 2,030,865 warrants with a value of $3,723,600 and there was no such arrangement for the same period of fiscal 2009. The interest due with respect to the Company’s credit facility was $1,096,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $1,052,500 in the same period of 2008.
 
Income taxes :  No income tax was paid for the period ended September 30, 2009 which was mainly due to the Company’s losses carried forward to offset all income generated by the Company. All prior taxes have already been accounted for in the income tax recoverable and therefore, there is no additional provision for income taxes recoverable and deferred tax asset.
 
Net Income/Loss :  Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $883,300 compared to net loss of $12,664,800 for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008. The Company’s operating loss was $270,900 for the nine months ended 2009 compared to operating loss of $4,742,200 for the same period of fiscal 2008.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Since our inception, we have financed our operations through bank debt, loans and equity from our principals, loans from third parties and funds generated by our business. At September 30, 2009, we had $2,576,400 in cash. We believe that cash from operations and our credit facilities with our banks will continue to be adequate to satisfy the ongoing working capital needs of the Company. During fiscal year 2009, our primary objectives in managing liquidity and cash flows will be to ensure financial flexibility to support growth and entry into new markets and improve inventory management and to accelerate the collection of accounts receivable.
 
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities .  Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $860,300 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. The changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a use of cash of $1,568,700, which included a $602,900 increase in accounts receivable, a $131,300 decrease in inventory, a $155,500 decrease in prepaid expenses, a $1,133,900 decrease in accounts payable, a $108,000 increase in income tax recoverable and a $10,700 decrease in deferred revenue.

 
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Comparison of  the balance sheet as at September 30, 2009 to December 31, 2008
 
Accounts Receivable
 
Our accounts receivable increased by approximately $795,900 compared to the balance as at December 31, 2008. Accounts receivable of the Cancable segment were $3,600,600 as at September 30, 2009 compared to $2,912,200 as at December 31, 2008.  Accounts receivable of the AC Technical segment were $1,635,500 as at September 30, 2009 compared to $1,547,500 as at December 31, 2008.  The fluctuation in balance was mainly due to the timing of payments from our customers.
 
Inventory
 
Inventory on hand at September 30, 2009 was $793,400 compared to $829,300 as at December 31, 2008. The inventory of the Cancable segment as at September 30, 2009 was $233,900 compared to $319,600 as at December 31, 2008.   The inventory of AC Technical segment as at September 30, 2009 was $444,300 compared to $421,700 as at December 31, 2008.
 
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
 
Accounts payable decreased to approximately $4,882,100 as at September 30, 2009 from $5,800,100 as at December 31, 2008. The decrease was mainly due to the timing of payments to our suppliers.
 
Deferred Revenue
 
Deferred revenue was $122,200 as at September 30, 2009 compared to $118,600 as at December 31, 2008. Deferred revenue primarily relates to payments associated with contracts in which revenue is recognized on a percentage of completion basis.
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities .  Net cash provided by investing activities was $134,900 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $3,595,400 provided for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Last year’s balance included proceeds from the sales of common stock of 180 Connect Inc. in the amount of $5,623,900. Total purchase of property and equipment of the Company for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 was $1,777,300 compared to $67,600 for the same period in fiscal 2009. Additionally, the Company paid $300,000 for the acquisition of XL Digital in the nine month period ended September 30, 2008.  The total consideration to be paid by Cancable XL for the shares of XL Digital was an amount equal to the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization derived from the carrying on of its business by XL Digital for the twelve month period after the completion of the acquisition times 2.5. The consideration was to be paid in notes, warrants to acquire stock of the Company and cash (including the $300,000 described above), with the total balance due on January 5, 2009.  Based on the Company’s subsequent purchase price calculation, the Company disagrees with the Seller regarding the calculation of the purchase price, including the $300,000 cash already paid and the Company is in the process of negotiating with the seller.
 
Net Cash Provided From Financing Activities .  Net cash used in financing activities was $1,029,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to net cash provided of $2,376,200 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The current year’s balance mainly represents the repayment of capital leases, bank indebtedness and term notes.  Last year’s balance represents net proceeds received from new banking facilities set up with a Canadian financial institution in the amount of $2,267,300 and the Company’s issuance of a term note to LV Administrative Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,500,000 with total financing cost of $167,380.  The net proceeds from this term note were $2,332,620.  The balance was offset with the repayment of term notes and capital leases in the amount of $2,225,500.

 
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Our capital requirements have grown since our inception with the growth of our operations and staffing. We expect our capital requirements to continue to increase in the future as we seek to expand our operations. On September 30, 2004, we obtained funding through a series of agreements with Laurus.  In 2006, through our wholly owned subsidiary, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock and any other equity interests of Cancable.  Simultaneously, Cancable entered into a series of agreements with Laurus whereby Cancable issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Cancable Note”) in the amount of $6,865,000.  We completed a refinancing transaction with Laurus in February 2006; we issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Company Note”) in the amount of $8,250,000 and Iview DSI issued to Laurus a secured term note (the “Iview Note”) in the amount of $2,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of this refinancing transaction, we paid off the entire outstanding principal amount and all obligations due to Laurus under the Secured Convertible Term Note dated September 30, 2004, the Secured Convertible Minimum Borrowing Note dated September 30, 2004 and the Secured Revolving Note dated September 30, 2004 (collectively, the “2004 Notes”) and such 2004 Notes were subsequently cancelled.   In September 2008, the Company and  its subsidiary,   Cancable Inc., entered into a financing transaction whereby the Company issued to Valens Offshore SPV II, Corp. (“Valens Offshore”) and Valens U.S. SPV I, LLC (“Valens U.S.”) secured term notes in the amount of  $1,700,000 and $800,000, respectively (collectively, the “Company Second Notes”). Valens Offshore and Valens U.S. are entities related to Laurus. The Company also issued to Valens Offshore and Valens U.S. warrants to purchase up to 1,333,333 and 627,451 shares of common stock, respectively, of the Company with an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The loans are secured by all of the assets of the Company and all its subsidiaries.

Over the next twelve months we believe that our existing capital will be sufficient to sustain our operations. Management plans to seek additional capital in the future to fund operations, growth and expansion through additional equity, debt financing or credit facilities. We have had early stage discussions with investors about potential investment in our firm at a future date. No assurance can be made that such financing would be available, and if available it may take either the form of debt or equity. In either case, the financing could have a negative impact on our financial condition and our shareholders.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Accounting Standards Codification - In June, 2009, FASB established the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) as the single source of authoritative GAAP.  The ASC is a new structure which took existing accounting pronouncements and organized them by accounting topic. Relevant authoritative literature issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and select SEC staff interpretations and administrative literature was also included in the ASC. All other accounting guidance not included in the ASC is non-authoritative. The ASC is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after September 15, 2009. The adoption of the ASC did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Subsequent Events - In May, 2009, the ASC guidance for subsequent events was updated to establish accounting and reporting standards for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The update sets forth: (i) the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements, (ii) the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet in its financial statements, and (iii) the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. The new guidance requires the disclosure of the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The Company adopted the updated guidance in 2009. The adoption had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Fair Value Accounting - In August 2009, the ASC guidance for fair value measurements and disclosure was updated to further define fair value of liabilities. This update provides clarification for circumstances in which: (i) a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, (ii) the liability has a restriction that prevents its transfer, and (iii) the identical liability is traded as an asset in an active market in which no adjustments to the quoted price of an asset are required. The updated guidance is effective for the Company’s interim reporting period beginning October 1, 2009. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Variable Interest Entities - In June 2009, the ASC guidance for consolidation accounting was updated to require an entity to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether the enterprise’s variable interest gives it a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity (“VIE”). This analysis identifies a primary beneficiary of a VIE as the entity that has both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The updated guidance also requires ongoing reassessments of the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The updated guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010. The Company currently is evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 
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There were no other accounting standards and interpretations recently issued which are expected to a have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
None
 
DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
 
Critical accounting estimates are those that management deems to be most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations, and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, due to the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. We have identified six critical accounting estimates: accounts receivable allowances, goodwill, revenue, inventory, accounting for income taxes and financial instruments. See our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 for a discussion of our critical accounting estimates.
 
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements about our company that are not historical facts but, rather, are statements about future expectations. When used in this document, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “should” and similar expressions as they relate to us, or to our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, forward-looking statements in this document are based on management’s current views and assumptions and may be influenced by factors that could cause actual results, performance or events to be materially different from those projected.  These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties.  Important factors, some of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include impact of general economic conditions in North America, changes in laws and regulations, fluctuation in interest rates and access to capital markets.
 
Our actual results or performance could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, we cannot predict whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.
 
For further information about these and other risks, uncertainties and factors, please review the disclosure included in our December 31, 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Risk Factors.”
 
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as otherwise required by federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or risk factors, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this quarterly report.
 
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
This item is not applicable to the Company because we are a smaller reporting company.
 
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Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures    We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.  This information is accumulated to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  As of September 30, 2009, the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such terms are defined under rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this assessment, our management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end period covered by this annual report.
 
Management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 was included in Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2009.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting    There has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II.        OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 1A.       Risk Factors
 
This item is not applicable to the Company because we are a smaller reporting company.
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
(a)           Exhibits
 
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
 
Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
 
Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
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SIGNATURES
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
CREATIVE VISTAS, INC.
   
By:
/s/ Dominic Burns
 
Dominic Burns, CEO
Dated:  November 16, 2009

 
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