Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2012
(unaudited)
NOTE 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business
Confederate Motors, Inc. (the “Company”) is a manufacturer of American handcrafted street motorcycles. The Company currently offers one model: the X132 Hellcat. The X132 Hellcat model has been in production since the beginning of 2012. On September 27, 2012 the Company sold the design and manufacturing rights to the Fighter model to a third party. The Company still advertises the R131 Fighter on its website as available for sale. The Confederate Brand was founded in 1991. The Company has been operational since 2003 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama
.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. It is management's opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statement presentation.
The unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto, together with the Management’s Discussion and Analysis, for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The interim results for the period ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the Company’s financial statements are reasonable and prudent; however, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include Confederate Motors, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Confederate Acquisitions Corp. (collectively, the “Company”). All intercompany accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company operates in an industry that is subject to intense competition and rapid technological change and is in a state of fluctuation as a result of the recent economic downturn in the United States and around the world. The Company's operations are subject to significant risk and uncertainties including financial, operational, technological, and regulatory risks including the potential risk of business failure.
See Note 7 for a full discussion of commitments, contingencies and other uncertainties.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash depository accounts which at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The risk is managed by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions. These amounts represent actual account balances held by the financial institution at the end of the period, and unlike the balance reported in the financial statements, the account balances do not reflect timing delays inherent in reconciling items such as outstanding checks and deposits in transit.
Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory consists of parts inventory, work in process (WIP), finished goods inventory, apparel inventory and manufacturing overhead associated with WIP and finished goods.
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9/30/2012
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12/31/2011
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Parts
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$
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361,517
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$
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261,657
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Work in process
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114,139
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|
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23,854
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Motorcycle finished goods
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43,790
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|
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229,568
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Apparel inventory
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11,550
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13,583
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Total Inventory
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$
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530,996
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$
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528,662
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Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and includes expenditures that substantially increase the useful lives of existing property and equipment. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renovations are expensed as incurred. Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the respective accounts and the resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations. The Company provides for depreciation of property and equipment using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives or the term of the lease, as appropriate. The estimated useful lives are as follows: vehicles, 5 years; furniture and fixtures, 3 to 5 years; equipment, 3 to 5 years.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from the sale of motorcycles and equipment are recognized when products are delivered or shipped. Advance payments from customers are typically required to secure the order and are shown as deferred revenue in the accompanying balance sheets and are non-refundable. The Company recognizes revenue from repair services in the same month the service is provided. Cash payments received from customers prior to delivery of the motorcycle are recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet. Deferred revenue was $859,921 at September 30, 2012 and $832,333 at December 31, 2011.
Earnings per Share
In accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 260,
“Earnings per Share,”
basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period.
The Company had the following potential common stock equivalents at September 30, 2012:
Common stock warrants
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105,000
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Common stock options
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2,000,000
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Total common stock equivalents
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2,105,000
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Since the Company reflected no net income in the third quarter, the effect of considering any common stock equivalents, if outstanding, would have been anti-dilutive. A separate computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share is not presented
.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 740, “
Income Taxes
,” which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit (expense) results from the change in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all deferred tax assets will not be realized. Income tax periods 2009, 2010 and 2011 are open for examination by taxing authorities.
Accounting guidance now codified as FASB ASC Topic 740-20, “
Income Taxes – Intraperiod Tax Allocation
,” clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740-20 by prescribing guidance for the recognition, de-recognition and measurement in financial statements of income tax positions taken in previously filed tax returns or tax positions expected to be taken in tax returns, including a decision whether to file or not to file in a particular jurisdiction. FASB ASC Topic 740-20 requires that any liability created for unrecognized tax benefits is disclosed. The application of FASB ASC Topic 740-20 may also affect the tax bases of assets and liabilities and therefore may change or create deferred tax liabilities or assets. The Company would recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, the Company did not record any liabilities for uncertain tax positions.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs relate to the Company’s efforts to promote its products and brands. Advertising is expensed as incurred. For the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, advertising expense was $11,920 and $4,314 respectively. Year-to-date advertising expense totaled $40,336 and $19,190 for 2012 and for 2011, respectively.
Research and Development Costs
Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvement are charged against income as incurred and included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations. Research and development (R&D) costs totaled $12,108 and $52,347 for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Year-to-date R&D expense totaled $79,158 and $119,841 for 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company records shipping and handling costs billed to the customer and shipping and handling expenses in cost of sales.
Fair Value Measurements
We have categorized our assets and liabilities recorded at fair value based upon the fair value hierarchy specified by GAAP.
The levels of fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 inputs utilize unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access;
Level 2 inputs utilize other-than-quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals; and
Level 3 inputs are unobservable and are typically based on our own assumptions, including situations where there is little, if any, market activity.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, we categorize such financial asset or liability based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that are classified within the Level 3 category. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets within the Level 3 category may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable and unobservable inputs.
There are no fair value measurements as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The results of these reclassifications did not materially affect financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 2 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following as of:
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2012
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2011
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Vehicles
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$
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36,628
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$
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36,628
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Furniture and fixtures
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11,734
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11,734
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Equipment
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123,191
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119,068
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Leasehold improvements
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39,886
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39,886
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211,439
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207,316
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Less accumulated depreciation
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(207,545
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)
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(199,480
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)
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$
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3,894
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$
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7,836
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NOTE 3 – NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consisted of the following as of:
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2012
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2011
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Government agency note payable due August 12, 2013,
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prime plus 2.75 % rate of interest (6.00% and 6.00% at
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September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively), principal
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and interest payable monthly, unsecured
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$
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24,047
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$
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39,482
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Bank note payable due July 18, 2012, 7.95% fixed rate of
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interest, principal and interest payable monthly, secured
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by Company vehicle
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-
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5,058
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24,047
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44,540
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Less current portion
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32,306
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$
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-
|
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$
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12,234
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|
NOTE 4 – CAPITAL LEASES
The capitalized cost and accumulated depreciation of the computers and equipment under capital lease totaled $112,927 and $109,033 (net) respectively, at September 30, 2012.
At September 30, 2012, future minimum payments due under the capital lease agreements are as follows:
October 1 through December 31, 2012
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Future minimum lease payments
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Less amount representing interest
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Present value of minimum lease payments
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NOTE 5 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Sale of Common Stock
In July 2012, the Company raised $41,000 through the sale of 100,000 shares of common stock to accredited investors.
Warrants
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, the Company issued 105,000 stock purchase warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 with an exercise term of five years. The Company valued these warrants utilizing a Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizing the following assumptions: fair market value per share -$1.50, exercise price -$1.50, expected volatility -115%, risk free interest rate -1.73%. The fair value of $127,050 was recorded to additional paid-in capital.
The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:
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Warrants
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Weighted Average
Exercise Price
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Exercisable – June 30, 2011
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105,000
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$
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1.50
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Granted
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-
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$
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-
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Exercised
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-
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-
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Forfeited
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|
-
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|
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|
-
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Outstanding – September 30, 2011
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105,000
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$
|
1.50
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|
Exercisable – September 30, 2011
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105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Granted
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|
-
|
|
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|
-
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Exercised
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|
-
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|
-
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Forfeited
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|
-
|
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|
-
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|
Outstanding – December 31, 2011
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|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – December 31, 2011
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Granted
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|
-
|
|
|
|
-
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Exercised
|
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|
-
|
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|
-
|
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Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
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Outstanding – March 31, 2012
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105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – March 31, 2012
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding – June 30, 2012
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – June 30, 2012
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding – September 30, 2012
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – September 30, 2012
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
Warrants Outstanding
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Warrants Exercisable
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Range of
Exercise Price
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Number
Outstanding
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Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in Years)
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Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
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|
Number
Exercisable
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|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
105,000
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|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
|
105,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
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|
At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the total intrinsic value of warrants outstanding and exercisable was $0 and $0, respectively.
Stock Options
On August 9, 2011 the Company entered into a Management Consulting Agreement with Confederate Strategic Partner Fund, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Service Provider”). In consideration for services provided by the Service Provider to the Company, the Company granted to the Service Provider an option to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $1.50 per share. The options vest immediately and expire two years from the Effective Date.
The Company valued these options utilizing a Black-Scholes option pricing model utilizing the following assumptions: fair market value per share -$1.40, exercise price -$1.50, expected volatility -68.9%, risk free interest rate -0.19%. The fair value of $689,382 was recorded to additional paid-in capital and prepaid expenses. The amount recorded is being amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over 24 months.
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Options
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|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable – December 31, 2011
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|
|
2,000,000
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|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Exercised
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Forfeited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding – March 31, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – March 31, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding – June 30, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – June 30, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
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|
Exercised
|
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|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Forfeited
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Outstanding – September 30, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Exercisable – September 30, 2012
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
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|
The following is a summary of the Company’s options activity:
Options Outstanding
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|
|
Options Exercisable
|
|
Range of
Exercise Price
|
|
Number
Outstanding
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|
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in Years)
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
|
Number
Exercisable
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
0.94 years
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
|
|
2,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
1.50
|
|
Registration Rights Penalty
In connection with the issuance of common stock and convertible debt, which converted into common stock in 2009, these equity holders were entitled to liquidated damages, which provide for a payment in cash equal to a maximum of 10% of the total offering price for all equity proceeds raised. The convertible note holders were entitled to liquidated damages which provide for a payment in cash equal to a maximum of 15% of the total offering price for all equity proceeds raised. The Company was required to file an S-1 registration statement 120 days after the offering closed. The closing date of the offering was February 12, 2009; therefore the 120th day was June 12, 2009. Furthermore, the Company was required to have the S-1 registration declared effective within 150 days (July 12, 2009). The Company never filed a registration statement.
The Company has evaluated the registration rights provision and has determined the probability of incurring liquidated damages. The Company recorded the full penalty.
Liquidated damages are as follows:
Equity subject to registration rights penalty
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|
$
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2,175,000
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|
Maximum penalty
|
|
|
10
|
%
|
Convertible debt subject to registration rights penalty
|
|
$
|
225,000
|
|
Maximum penalty
|
|
|
15
|
%
|
Registration Rights Penalty
|
|
$
|
251,250
|
|
NOTE 6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pamela Miller (life partner of Matthew Chambers, Chairman, CEO), handles patent and trade name filings/renewals and administrative support for the Company. There is no formal contract between the Company and Pamela Miller. Her compensation was $3,000 and $3,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Year-to-date compensation was $11,000 and $9,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Additionally, Pamela Miller is the guarantor for the majority of the loans and leases, vendor open accounts and the corporate credit card.
NOTE 7 – COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND UNCERTAINTIES
Contingencies and Uncertainties
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm its business. With the exception of the lawsuit discussed in more detail below, the Company is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that they believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse affect on its business, financial condition or operating results.
The Company has one pending legal action – Confederate Motors, Inc. v. Francois-Xavier Terny, et al. The action is pending in the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The docket number is 1:11 CV 10213JGD. The action was instituted by the corporation as a complaint for declaratory relief seeking to clarify the Chairman's authority to make appointments to the board which was then being challenged by the defendant. The action also has a count for breach of contract relating to the same defendant arising out of a consulting agreement. The action was deemed necessary to resolve the issue surrounding appointments to the board. The defendant has brought a counter claim with several counts seeking an advancement of defense costs, money damages and other relief. Management believes the Company has a meritorious claim and strong defense to the counterclaim.
The Company is currently in negotiations to settle this litigation and believes a settlement may be reached in the near future.
Operating Lease
The Company currently occupies a leased building in Birmingham, AL. The Company signed an amendment in October 2010 to extend the lease term to October 31, 2013. The Company may terminate the lease on or after April 30, 2011 with 180 days’ prior written notice. The monthly base rental for the extension period is $4,320, $4,450, and $4,580 for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Rent expense paid under the operating lease obligation totaled $14,548 and $14,158 for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
At September 30, 2012, future minimum payments due under the operating lease agreements are as follows:
October 1 through December 31, 2012
|
|
$
|
14,938
|
|
2013
|
|
|
49,792
|
|
Future minimum lease payments
|
|
$
|
64,730
|
|
NOTE 8 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Various ASU’s up through ASU No. 2012-07 contain technical corrections to existing guidance or affect guidance to specialized industries or entities were recently issued. These updates have no current applicability to the Company or their effect on the financial statements would not have been significant.
NOTE 9 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed giving effect to all potential dilutive common stock, including common stock options and common stock warrants. For the comparative periods presented, the common stock warrants were included in calculating diluted earnings per share. However, the common stock warrants and common stock options were not included in the computation of the per share loss for the current periods because the effect would be anti-dilutive. These items could be dilutive in the future.
NOTE 10 – DEFERRED EXCLUSIVE AGENCY FEE
A distribution agreement, starting on January 1, 2008, was signed in 2007 with a group based in Dubai to distribute Confederate branded motorcycles in the Middle East region. During 2008, a $300,000 fee was received for the exclusive selling rights within the Middle East region. The contract is for 5 years ending on December 31, 2012. The fee is being amortized to other income over the life of the agreement.
NOTE 11 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
At September 30, 2012 the Company had monies in bank accounts not exceeding the federally insured limits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures deposit account balances to at least $250,000 per insured bank.
NOTE 12 – NOTE RECEIVABLE
On September 27, 2012 the Company sold the design and manufacturing rights to the Fighter model to a third party. The sales price was $100,000 of which $25,000 was received at the time of the sale. The remaining $75,000 was made payable within one year. In addition, the Company entered into a royalty agreement whereby the buyer pays a royalty fee if the motorcycle is sold under the trade name “Confederate” and/or “Fighter”. The agreement provides for a commission on sales originated by the Company.
NOTE 13 – GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS
Management has evaluated the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The following considerations suggest that the Company will continue in business for the foreseeable future. The Company has minimal debt obligations of $24,047 in notes payable which results in negligible debt service payments. We are currently not engaged in any discussions that could result in additional borrowings.
The Company has a backlog of orders; as of the date of this report the Company has 30 orders which represent 6 months of production backlog. The Company projects a significant number of new orders with the unveiling of the X132 Hellcat LWB in the near future. Company also may seek additional funding through the sale of equity or debt securities. Accordingly, management is of the opinion that the substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has been mitigated.
NOTE 14 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has entered into settlement negations with Mr. Terny in regard to the litigation disclosed in Note 7. An installment payment of $12,500 related to the notes receivable referenced in Note 12 was received in October
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