The discussion and analysis contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is based upon our consolidated financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our critical accounting policies and estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, intangible assets, and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience, where available, and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
Except for historical information, the statements and other information contained in this MD&A are forward-looking. Our actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, which include certain risks and uncertainties.
Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements for the years ended September 30, 2019, and September 30, 2018, contains an explanatory paragraph that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Accordingly, careful consideration of such opinion should be given in determining whether to continue or become our stockholder.
Please refer to and carefully consider the factors described in the Risk Factors section in this report.
We are in the business of supplying, distributing and selling drill bits, related tools, and other mining supplies, rail and rail material directly and through other suppliers to United States’ coal mining companies for use in their production and transportation processes. Our coal mining customers are primarily located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Our principal executive offices and warehousing facility is located in Ashland, Kentucky.
We purchase mining supplies from several manufacturers and rail products from several suppliers of such products. The products are shipped to our warehouse in Ashland, Kentucky, and then distributed to our customers. Our products are transported primarily by road to our customers. Shipping costs are born by our customers.
We distribute and sell our products through two independent sales agents who are compensated on a commission basis.
Although, the Company has experienced an increase in sales starting in the second fiscal quarter of 2017 as compared to the two prior years, when the U.S. Coal industry was facing declining U.S. coal production and bankruptcies and restructurings among certain U.S. coal companies, the demand for, and production of, coal continue to be adversely affected by several factors, including increased environmental regulation in the U.S., declining coal consumption in the electric power sector, increased competition from natural gas, and a strong U.S. dollar.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasted in its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) released October 8, 2019, that U. S. coal production will decline by 10% to 679MMst in 2019, which would be a 76MMst decline from the 2018 level. Declining coal demand and related bankruptcies, ownership changes, and sudden closures have contributed to a fluctuating production environment. The EIA also expects coal production to decline further by 11% in 2020 to 603MMst.
Coal consumption in the United States decreased for the fifth consecutive year in 2018, reaching 13.2 quads, the lowest level since 1975 and about half of its peak in 2005. In 1950, nearly half of the U.S. coal consumption was in the industrial sector (47%), and the transportation sector also consumed a significant share (13%). However, since the 1960s nearly all U.S. coal has been used to generate electricity. In 2018, the electric power sector accounted for 91% of U.S. coal consumption.
The United States is a net exporter of coal. The U.S coal exports reached a high of 126MMst equal to 12% of U.S. coal production in 2012. U.S. coal export decline each year from 2012 through 2016 and then increased in 2017 and 2018, the United States exported about 116 MMst of coal which equal about 15% of U.S. coal production. The coal is exported to at least 52 countries with the top five destination going to India, The Netherlands, Japan, South Korea and Brazil.
EIA expects U.S. CO2 emissions in 2019 to decline because the share of electricity generated from natural gas and renewables will increase while the share generated from coal, which is more carbon-intensive energy source, will decrease.
Continued distress in the U.S. coal mining industry will materially affect the demand for our products.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At September 30, 2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of $17,098 compared to cash and cash equivalents of $36,609 at September 30, 2018 a decrease of $19,511.
Net cash used in operating activities was $64,331 during the year ended September 30, 2019, comparing negatively to net cash used in operating activities of $5,281 in 2018.
Cash flow provided in financing activities was $10,500 for the year ended September 30, 2019 and there was no cash flow from investing activities for the year ended September 30, 2018.
Cash provided by financing activities during the current year was $34,320 as compared to cash provided in financing activities of $1,545 in 2018. The current year cash provided by financing activities resulted from stockholder’s net advances of $89,000, partially offset by a repayment of our term loan of $54,680. During 2018, cash provided in stockholder’s net advance was $58,500 and cash repayment of our term loan was $56,955.
Mr. William Shrewsbury, our Chairman and CEO, has provided financing in the form of a consolidated promissory note in the amount of $2,000,000 (“Consolidated Note”) on which we have accrued interest of $559,726, and the principal and interest under the Consolidated Note is due February 24, 2024 The principal bears interest at the rate of 5% per annum or prime rate if higher than 5% per annum, and is subject to certain events of default. Accrued interest of $100,000 per-year due on the Promissory Note was recorded for the years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. The Consolidated Note is secured or otherwise payable by us out of the death benefit proceeds of key man insurance of $2 million that has been purchased by us on the life of Mr. Shrewsbury. As of September 30, 2019, Mr. Shrewsbury had also provided non-interest-bearing advances to us of $181,487. Also, as of September 30, 2019, the Company has a $108,000 payable due to Mr. Shrewsbury for warehouse rental space.
In November 2012, we obtained a bank line of credit of $250,000 which was subsequently increased to $750,000. The line of credit was secured by a lien on our inventory and accounts receivable and guaranteed by Mr. Shrewsbury. On December 3, 2015, we entered into a new loan agreement with a bank under which we obtained a term loan in the amount of $711,376. We utilized proceeds of the new loan to repay our line of credit. The new loan is for a term of five years and matures on December 3, 2020. Interest under the new loan is variable and is based upon the Wall Street Journal Prime rate, currently 5.00 % per annum.
Our indebtedness to Mr. Shrewsbury is subordinated to the new bank loan. During the current year, we repaid $54,680 leaving an outstanding balance of $494,370 under the new loan.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to increase sales of our rail products and mining supplies, of which there can be no assurance.
We were incorporated in the State of Georgia in May, 2000.
Results of Operations
Year Ended September 30, 2019 Compared with Year Ended September 30, 2018
Revenues from Operations
Revenues for 2019 and 2018 were $3,934,689 and $3,840,095, respectively, an increase for 2019 of $94,594 or approximately 2.5%. The increase in revenue in 2019 resulted from higher sales of our rail supplies related products, partially offset by lower sales of mining supplies related products.
Cost of Goods Sold
During 2019, cost of goods sold was $3,313,609 as compared to cost of goods sold of $3,184,900 for 2018, an increase of $128,709 or 4.0%. The increase in cost of goods is solely related to the increase in sales over the prior year. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales increased from 82.9% in 2018 to 84.2% in 2019.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for 2019 was $621,080, a decrease of $34,115 or 5.26% when compared to 2018. The lower gross profit is the result of higher sales of lower margin products during 2019 as compared to 2018.
Operating Expenses
The Company incurred operating expenses of $552,307 in 2019 as compared to $597,463 in 2018, a decrease of $45,156 or approximately 7.6%. As a percentage of revenue, operating expenses decreased from 15.5% in 2018 to 14.0% in 2019. The decrease is attributed to lower commission expense, professional fees and bad debt expense in the current fiscal year while generating higher revenue during 2019.
The following table details the components of operating expenses, as well as the dollar and percentage changes for the year end periods.
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Year Ended
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9/30/2019
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9/30/2018
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$ Change
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Operating Expense
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Commission expense
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$
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123,053
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$
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159,027
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$
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(35,974
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(22.6
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Professional fees
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8,359
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23,840
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(15,481
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(64.9
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Bad debt expense
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14,621
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37,672
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(23,051
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(61.2
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Depreciation expense
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7,168
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7,168
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0
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0.0
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Other operating expense
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399,106
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369,756
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29,350
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7.9
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Total
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$
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552,307
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$
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597,463
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(45,156
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Commission expense for the year ended September 30, 2019 was $123,053 compared to $159,027 for the same period in 2018, a decrease of $35,974 or 22.6%. The lower commission, during the year ended September 30, 2019, is a direct result of lower margin sales and bad debt expense write-offs partially offset by higher sales resulting from operational increase in the domestic coal mining industry. As a percentage of revenue, commission expense decreased from 4.1% in 2018 to 3.1% in 2019.
Professional fees decrease $15,481 or 64.9% for the year ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the prior year. The lower expenses were the result of lower legal expenses, related to general corporate matters.
Bad debt expense decreased $23,051 or 62.1% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the prior year. Bad debt expense recorded for one major customer filing for bankruptcy during year ended 2018 accounted for the higher expense.
Depreciation expenses remains at $7,168 for the year 2019 as in the prior year.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, other operating expenses were $399,106, an increase of $29,350 or 7.9% from the $369,756 incurred during 2018. The higher operating expenses in the current year resulted from higher delivery truck’s repairs and maintenance expense of $23,898 and, an increase in travel and entertainment expense of $7,998 over the prior year.
Income/(Loss) from Operations
For 2019, we had income from operations of $68,773 as compared to income from operations of $57,732 in 2018, an increase of $11,041 or 19.1%. The increase in income from operations resulted from lower operating expense of $45,156 in 2019 as compared to the prior year. Lower profit margins in 2019 from 2018 negatively impacted the income from operations by $34,115.
Other Income and (Expense)
Other expense was $26,329 in 2019 as compared to $112,932 in 2018, a decrease of $86,603. The lower expense is the result of a vendor credit of $93,545 for inventory previously written-off, partially offset by a $7,000 loss on disposal of a fixed asset.
Net Income/(loss)
During 2019 the Company had a net income of $42,444 compared to a net loss of $55,200 for 2018, representing a net loss decrease of $97,644. The decrease resulted from a $93,545 vendor credit for inventory previously written-off and, higher income from operation of $11,041 due to lower operating expenses.
Net Loss Per Common Share
Net earnings per share (basic and diluted) as a result of the net income remains a positive $0.00 in 2019, compared to a negative $0.00 in the prior year.
Net Operating Loss Carry Forward for Tax Purposes
As of September 30, 2019, the Company had tax net operating loss carry forwards totaling approximately $8,070,000, which expire in 2019 through 2038. Approximately $1,200,000 of such net operating losses were incurred prior to December 12, 2002 at which date MA&N acquired 51% of the Company and are consequently subject to certain limitation described in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.The Company estimates that, due to the limitations and expiration dates, only $424,000 of the net operating losses incurred prior to December 12, 2002 will be available to offset future taxable income.
There can be no assurance that these deferred tax assets will ever be used. A deferred tax asset can be used only if there is future taxable income, of which there can be no assurance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table presents a summary of our net cash provided by/(used in) operating, investing and financing activities:
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Year Ended
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Liquidity and capital resources
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9/30/2019
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9/30/2018
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Net cash used in operating activities
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$
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(64,331
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$
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(5,281
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Net cash provided in investing activities
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10,500
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Net cash provided in financing activities
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34,320
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1,545
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash equivalents
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$
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(19,511
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$
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At September 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $17,098 compared to cash and cash equivalents of $36,609 at September 30, 2018 a decrease of $19,511. The decrease in cash is the direct result of the net cash used in operating activities of $64,331 partially offset by cash provided in investing activities of $10,500 and net cash from financing activities of $34,320.
Cash Flows Provided/(Used) in Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities during 2019 was $64,331 as compared to cash used in operating activities of $5,281 during 2018.
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Company incurred a net income of $42,444.
In the current year the Company increased its inventory by $33,089 and, accounts receivable net by $15,662; accounts payable decreased by $208,868 and, the Company received a customer’s sales advance of $96,000.
The increases in inventory and accounts receivables is the direct result of higher sales in the current year as it compares to the prior year and, the anticipation of future higher customers’ sales demand.
Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2019, increased by $12,543. The increase results primarily from accrued interest of $100,000 on a loan due to Mr. Shrewsbury, partially offset by a reduction in accrued payroll and payroll taxes related expenses of $87,457 in 2019.
Accounts payable decreased $208,868 in 2019 compared to a decrease of $124,920 in the prior year. The current year decrease in payable is the result of higher payments of vendors’ outstanding payables and a $93,545 vendor credit for inventory previously written-off.
Cash Flows Provided in Investing Activities
The sale of a fixed asset generated a $10,500 cash flow for the current year. There were no investing activities during 2018.
Cash Flows Provided/(used) in Financing Activities
During 2019, cash provided by financing activities was $34,320 as compared to cash provided in financing activities of $1,545 during 2018. During 2019, the Company repaid $54,680 on the outstanding term loan and received proceeds from stockholder/officer’s net advances of $89,000. In 2018 the Company repaid $56,955 on the term loan and received net advances from our CEO of $58,500.
The Company’s primary source of financing during 2019 was advances received from our CEO.
In November 2012, we obtained a $250,000 line of credit from a bank. On August 26, 2014, the bank increased the Company’s existing bank line of credit from $250,000 to $750,000 and extended the term of the loan. The loan which was refinanced in December 2015 was secured by a priority security interest in the Company’s inventory and accounts receivable and matured on November 7, 2015. Interest on the loan was payable monthly and was calculated on the basis of a variable index. As of September 30, 2015, the Company had borrowed $712,449 under the loan. The rate of interest under the loan was 3.25% per annum. Principal, interest and collection costs under the loan were guaranteed by Mr. Shrewsbury. On December 3, 2015, we obtained a new term loan from the bank in the amount of $711,376. We utilized the proceeds of the new loan to repay the line of credit. The new loan is for a term of five years and matures on December 3, 2020. During the term of the loan we have agreed to make equal monthly repayments of principal and interest of $6, 967 commencing January 3, 2016 and a final payment on December 3, 2020, of the outstanding balance of the interest and principal then due, estimated to be approximately $425,539. Interest under the new loan is variable and is based upon the Wall Street Journal Prime rate, currently 5.00% per annum. In the event of a default, interest under the loan may be increased by 2%. The new loan is secured by a priority security interest in our inventory and accounts receivable and guaranteed by our CEO. As of September 30, 2019, the term loan balance is $494,370.
On February 25, 2014, the Company and Mr. Shrewsbury entered into an agreement to consolidate an aggregate of $2,000,000 of the amounts due to Mr. Shrewsbury and issued in replacement a Secured Consolidated Note (“Consolidated Note”) for such amount. The Consolidated Note bears interest at 5% per annum or prime rate if higher than 5% per annum, principal and interest are repayable ten years from February 25, 2014, and it is subject to customary events of default. Payment of the Consolidated Note is to be secured or otherwise payable by the Company out of the death benefit proceeds of key man insurance of $2 million that has been purchased by the Company on the life of Mr. Shrewsbury.
During 2019, the Company received $219,500 in cash advances from Mr. Shrewsbury and repaid $130,500, bringing the total outstanding advance balance to $181,487. Cash advances from Mr. Shrewsbury are repayable upon demand and do not bear interest.
Property and Equipment, net, was $15,144 as of September 30, 2019 compared to $39,812 as of September 30, 2018. During 2019 the Company sold a brazing machine with a book value of $17,500 resulting in a $7,000 loss. Delivery equipment depreciation recorded in the current year accounts for a $7,168 net reduction in Property and Equipment.
As of September 30, 2019, the Company had accrued and unpaid an amount of $304,179 due to Jose Fuentes, CFO, as payment for past services.
Financial Condition and Going Concern Uncertainties
Since inception, except for the six consecutive quarters ended June 30, 2014, and the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2019, we have not generated sufficient cash to fund operations and have incurred operating losses. Currently, the Company will continue to rely substantially upon financing provided by Mr. Shrewsbury, our CEO, and secured bank indebtedness to fund its operations. In view of these matters, realization of certain assets in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations, which in turn, is dependent on our ability to meet our financial requirements, upon the continued provision of financing by Mr. Shrewsbury and under the Company’s term loan, and the success of our future operations.
Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on the financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019, contains an explanatory paragraph that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, careful consideration of such opinion should be given in determining whether to continue or to become our stockholder.
As of September 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $17,098 as compared to $36,609 as of September 30, 2018. The $19,511 decrease in cash resulted primarily from an increase in inventory of ($33,089), a ($15,662) increase in accounts receivables (net of $14,621 bad debt write-off), a decrease in accounts payable of ($208,868) and a decrease in accrued liabilities of ($87,547); the negative cash variance was partially offset by cash generated from an increase in accrued interest to officers of $100.000, net cash advances from our CEO of $89,000, a customer’s sales cash advance in the amount of $96,000, an increase in officers advances for operations of $24,000 and, an increase in other current liabilities of $5,191.
The Company’s accounts receivable was $275,356 as of September 30, 2019, as compared to $259,694 as of September 30, 2018, an increase of $15,662 or 6.0%. The increase is the result of managing the receivable balance to appropriate sales related levels.
Inventory was $1,831,629 as of September 30, 2019 as compared to $1,798,540 as of September 30, 2018, an increase of $33,089 or 1.8%. The inventory increase is attributable to the increase in sales (2.5%) in the current year over the prior year.
During 2019, our stockholders’ deficit decreased from $15,611,136 in the prior year to $15,568,692, a decrease of $42,444 or 0.3%. The net income for the year ended September 30, 2019 accounts for the decrease in stockholders’ deficit.
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Company’s net income was $42,444 compared to a net loss of $55,200 for 2018 representing a loss decrease of $97,644. The decrease can be directly attributed to a $93,545 vendor credit received in the current year for inventory previously written-off.
Currently, in addition to funds utilized to purchase inventory, the Company is spending approximately $60,000 per month on operations. Management believes that the Company’s cash flows from its operations, the loans and advances provided by Mr. Shrewsbury, and the loan provided by the bank to be sufficient to fund the Company operations for the next 12 months. However, the Company will require additional financing to meet any large capital requirements or to meet its current obligations if its business does not generate sufficient operational cash flow.
The Company continues to rely substantially upon financings provided by Mr. Shrewsbury and the bank to fund its operations, discussed below.
Bank Loan
Under the terms of a business loan agreement, originally entered into on November 7, 2012, and as amended through August 26, 2014, the Company obtained a secured revolving line of credit in the amount of $750,000 from Town Square Bank. Interest on the loan was payable monthly in arrears. Interest under the loan was variable and based upon Wall Street Journal Prime Rate.
On December 3, 2015, we entered into a new loan agreement with Town Square Bank pursuant to which we obtained a term loan in the amount of $711,376. We utilized proceeds of the new loan to repay our line of credit. The loan is for a term of five years and matures on December 3, 2020.
During the term of the loan, we have agreed to make equal monthly repayments of principal and interest of $6,967 commencing January 3, 2016, and to make a final payment on December 3, 2020, of the outstanding balance of the interest and principal then due, estimated to be approximately $425,539. Early repayment of amounts due under the loan will not affect the monthly repayment amount, unless otherwise agreed to by the bank.
An event of default under the loan will occur upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
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The loan agreements contain certain affirmative covenants, including an obligation to: notify the bank of a material adverse change in our financial condition and of any threatened litigation or claim or other proceeding which could materially affect our financial condition; maintain certain liability insurance in amounts acceptable to the bank; maintain qualified executive and management personnel; comply with applicable environmental laws and perform environmental studies required by the bank; and certify annually to the bank compliance with the representations and warranties in the bank loan documents. The loan agreements contain certain other customary covenants, terms and conditions.
In addition, the loan agreements contain certain negative covenants, including that we will not, without the bank’s consent:
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Interest under the loan is variable and is based upon the Wall Street Journal Prime rate, currently 5.00% per annum. In the event of a default, interest under the loan may be increased by 2%. The line of credit is secured by a priority security interest in the Company’s inventory and accounts receivable and has been guaranteed by our CEO.
Advances and Loans from Our Chief Executive Officer
In connection with the expansion of the Company’s business, Mr. Shrewsbury, our Chairman and CEO, provided financing to us in the form of demand notes and advances. On February 25, 2014, we entered into a Note Exchange Agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) with Mr. Shrewsbury pursuant to which an aggregate of $2,000,000 in indebtedness due to Mr. Shrewsbury was consolidated and restructured and issued in exchange for such indebtedness a Consolidated Secured Promissory Note (the “Consolidated Note) in the principal amount of $2,000,000.
The principal and interest under the Consolidated Note is due and payable ten years from the date of issuance and is to be secured by the proceeds of key man insurance purchased by the Company on the life of Mr. Shrewsbury. The Consolidated Note bears interest at the rate of 5% per annum except that, if the prime rate reported by the Wall Street Journal (“WSJ Prime Rate”) exceeds 5%, then the Consolidated Note will bear interest at the WSJ Prime Rate. As of September 30, 2019, accrued interest on the note was $559,726
An event of default will occur under the Consolidated Note upon:
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the Company’s failure to pay when due any principal or interest under the Consolidated Note;
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In addition, in consideration of Mr. Shrewsbury agreeing to consolidate the indebtedness, the Company granted to Mr. Shrewsbury options to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock issued February 25, 2014. The options became exercisable on April 1, 2014 and expired on March 31, 2017. The options were exercisable at a price of $0.0924 per share subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments in the event of stock dividends, subdivisions, capital reorganizations, a consolidation or merger, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets.
As of September 30, 2019, Mr. Shrewsbury had advanced an aggregate of $181,487 to the Company. The advances do not bear interest and are repayable upon demand. At September 30, 2019, the Company also has a payable of $108,000 to Mr. Shrewsbury for warehouse storage rental.
The Consolidated Note and advances are subordinate to the Company’s bank indebtedness.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No.2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This standard provides a single set of guidelines for revenue recognition to be used across all industries and requires additional disclosures. It is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The standard permits early adoption, but not before December 15, 2016, and permits the use of either a retrospective or cumulative effect transition method.
Based on our assessment, we ascertained the new standard does not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations, and the new standard was adopted commencing the first interim fiscal period of 2019. We recognize revenue on sales to customers and distributors upon satisfaction of our performance obligations when the goods are delivered. For consignment sales, we recognize revenue when the goods are pulled from consignment inventory.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The standard requires all leases that have a term of over 12 months to be recognized on the balance sheet with the liability for lease payments and the corresponding right-of-use asset initially measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid over the term. Recognition of the costs of these leases on the income statement will be dependent upon their classification as either an operating or a financing lease. Costs of an operating lease will continue to be recognized as a single operating expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Costs for a financing lease will be disaggregated and recognized as both an operating expense (for the amortization of the right-of-use asset) and interest expense (for interest on the lease liability). This standard will be effective for our annual periods, including interim periods therein, beginning on or after January 1, 2019, and must be applied on a modified retrospective basis to leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted. We currently have a one-year warehouse lease which we consider an operating lease. The new standard will have no impact on our financial statements and, the lease will continue to be recorded on a straight-line basis for the remaining lease term.