1812 Brewing Company, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-52356
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
20-5996486 |
(State of other jurisdiction of |
(IRS Employer |
incorporation or organization |
Identification No.) |
10-18 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Gouverneur, N.Y. 13642 |
13642 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(315) 287-1122 | |
(Registrant's telephone number including area code) |
Check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant as 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 ____
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
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes X No
The number of outstanding shares of common stock as of August 19, 2009 was: 2,453,473,602.
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2008
ASSETS |
June 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 368,767 | $ | 590,859 | ||||
Accounts receivable |
345,758 | 401,157 | ||||||
Inventories |
3,481,106 | 7,416,788 | ||||||
Notes receivable |
1,695,675 | 1,749,092 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
13,409 | 104,852 | ||||||
Refundable income taxes |
220,813 | 220,813 | ||||||
Total current assets |
6,125,528 | 10,483,561 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
10,058,242 | 10,783,578 | ||||||
Other Assets: |
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Deferred financing fees |
136,924 | 246,597 | ||||||
Investments |
25,000 | 465,973 | ||||||
Other assets |
265,500 | 265,500 | ||||||
Excess purchase price |
2,450,742 | 3,284,193 | ||||||
Security deposits |
32,300 | 32,300 | ||||||
Total other assets |
2,910,466 | 4,294,563 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 19,094,236 | $ | 25,561,702 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Line of credit |
$ | 568,022 | $ | 3,065,117 | ||||
Accounts payable |
8,929,227 | 7,454,894 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
3,571,104 | 2,922,620 | ||||||
Current portion of long term debt |
2,969,623 | 3,344,799 | ||||||
Convertible debentures |
3,360,281 | 1,735,638 | ||||||
Derivative liability - convertible debentures |
7,569,552 | - | ||||||
Liabilities of discontinued operations |
2,504,422 | - | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
29,472,231 | 18,523,068 | ||||||
Long term debt, net of current |
4,844,999 | 4,834,594 | ||||||
Convertible debentures, net of current |
3,184,092 | 3,785,171 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
119,204 | 184,719 | ||||||
Due to related party |
16,000 | - | ||||||
Total liabilities |
37,636,526 | 27,327,552 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
- | - | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Series A voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 |
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shares authorized; 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
- | - | ||||||
Series B voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 |
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shares authorized; 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
- | - | ||||||
Series C voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,600,000 |
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shares authorized; 353,246 and 1,407,736 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
36 | 141 | ||||||
Series D voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,250,000 |
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shares authorized; 881,065 and 881,065 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
88 | 88 | ||||||
Series E voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 |
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shares authorized; 100,000 and 100,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
10 | 10 | ||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,005,000,000 authorized; |
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155,846,986 and 2,744,523 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
15,585 | 274 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
12,230,042 | 15,265,333 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(30,241,528 | ) | (17,034,508 | ) | ||||
Noncontrolling interest |
(546,523 | ) | 2,812 | |||||
Total stockholders' deficiency |
(18,542,290 | ) | (1,765,850 | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
$ | 19,094,236 | $ | 25,561,702 |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2009 |
2008 |
2009 |
2008 |
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Revenue |
$ | 2,160,935 | $ | 3,467,735 | $ | 4,450,304 | $ | 5,599,740 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue |
1,255,084 | 1,933,027 | 3,115,997 | 3,434,615 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
905,851 | 1,534,708 | 1,334,307 | 2,165,125 | ||||||||||||
Loss on sale of securities |
- | (159,334 | ) | - | (106,402 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses (including stock based compensation of $720,000, $494,500, $732,500 and $494,500, respectively) |
3,094,493 | 2,553,737 | 4,723,209 | 4,027,771 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
3,094,493 | 2,553,737 | 4,723,209 | 4,027,771 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(2,188,642 | ) | (1,178,363 | ) | (3,388,902 | ) | (1,969,048 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Unrealized loss on derivative instruments |
(3,434,736 | ) | (391,641 | ) | (3,434,736 | ) | (1,323,710 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,323,388 | ) | (758,929 | ) | (2,249,066 | ) | (1,256,849 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
62,154 | 92,657 | 62,154 | 130,049 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
44,128 | (4,667 | ) | 53,050 | (71,661 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense) |
(4,651,842 | ) | (1,062,580 | ) | (5,568,598 | ) | (2,522,171 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(6,840,484 | ) | (2,240,943 | ) | (8,957,500 | ) | (4,491,219 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations |
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Loss on disposal of discontinued operations (net of tax) |
(1,892,750 | ) | - | (3,007,120 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations (net of tax) |
(785,558 | ) | (629,228 | ) | (1,496,101 | ) | (1,309,309 | ) | ||||||||
Total discontinued operations |
(2,678,308 | ) | (629,228 | ) | (4,503,221 | ) | (1,309,309 | ) | ||||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes |
(9,518,792 | ) | (2,870,171 | ) | (13,460,721 | ) | (5,800,528 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
5,339 | 1,196 | 12,400 | 1,196 | ||||||||||||
Net Loss |
(9,524,131 | ) | (2,871,367 | ) | (13,473,121 | ) | (5,801,724 | ) | ||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
(304,647 | ) | - | (565,361 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Parent Company |
$ | (9,219,484 | ) | $ | (2,871,367 | ) | (12,907,760 | ) | (5,801,724 | ) | ||||||
Loss per share from continuing operations – basic |
$ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (1.81 | ) | $ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (4.10 | ) | ||||
Loss per share from discontinued operations – basic |
(0.07 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (1.20 | ) | ||||||||
Loss per share – basic |
$ | (0.25 | ) | $ | (2.31 | ) | $ | (0.74 | ) | $ | (5.30 | ) | ||||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding – basic |
38,255,303 | 1,240,431 | 18,167,661 | 1,095,405 |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
2009 |
2008 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Continuing Operations |
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Net loss from continuing operations |
$ | (8,969,900 | ) | $ | (4,492,415 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss |
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to net cash provided by continuing operating activities: |
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Deferred taxes |
- | 1,196 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
567,939 | 306,136 | ||||||
Loss on marketable securities |
- | 106,402 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on derivatives |
3,434,736 | 1,323,710 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
36,760 | 84,689 | ||||||
Stock based compensation |
732,500 | 494,500 | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount |
1,111,054 | 592,809 | ||||||
Change in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
55,399 | 53,822 | ||||||
Inventories |
3,935,682 | (412,563 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
91,443 | (120,247 | ) | |||||
Refundable income taxes |
- | 114,819 | ||||||
Related party |
16,000 | - | ||||||
Other assets |
- | 360,724 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
1,474,333 | 294,381 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
750,353 | (329,405 | ) | |||||
Other liabilities |
(65,515 | ) | - | |||||
Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operating Activities |
3,170,784 | (1,621,442 | ) | |||||
Discontinued Operations |
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Net loss from discontinued operations |
(4,503,221 | ) | (1,309,309 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash |
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provided by continuing operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
173,779 | 43,341 | ||||||
Provision for deferred income taxes |
- | (1,196 | ) | |||||
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations |
3,007,120 | - | ||||||
Cash Used in Discontinued Operating Activities |
(1,322,322 | ) | (1,267,164 | ) | ||||
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities |
1,848,462 | (2,888,606 | ) |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(UNAUDITED)
2009 |
2008 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
$ | (16,382 | ) | $ | (209,070 | ) | ||
(Purchases) sales of investments |
440,973 | (175,000 | ) | |||||
Cash Used in Investing Activities |
424,591 | (384,070 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net (payments) borrowings on line of credit |
(2,497,095 | ) | 3,344,150 | |||||
Deferred financing fees |
- | (260,000 | ) | |||||
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock |
166,721 | - | ||||||
Repayments of long term debt |
(314,771 | ) | (273,706 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from convertible debentures |
150,000 | 225,000 | ||||||
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities |
(2,495,145 | ) | 3,035,444 | |||||
Net Decrease in Cash |
(222,092 | ) | (237,232 | ) | ||||
Cash at Beginning of Period |
590,859 | 1,116,003 | ||||||
Cash at End of Period |
$ | 368,767 | $ | 878,771 | ||||
Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
$ | 561,967 | $ | 272,970 | ||||
Income taxes |
$ | - | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest into common stock |
$ | 143,445 | $ | 838,459 | ||||
Warrants issued with debt |
$ | 97,627 | $ | 728,170 | ||||
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock |
$ | 104 | $ | 1 | ||||
Convertible debentures issued in exchange for notes payable |
$ | - | $ | 4,299,662 | ||||
Discount recorded upon issuance of derivative |
$ | 4,134,816 | $ | 2,845,438 | ||||
Preferred stock issued for acquisition |
$ | - | $ | 1,018,037 | ||||
Preferred stock exchanged for convertible debenture |
$ | 4,113,640 | $ | - |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2009
NOTE 1 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations have been included. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year. When reading the financial information contained in this Quarterly Report, reference should be made to the financial
statements, schedule and notes contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
NOTE 2- GOING CONCERN
The Company intends to overcome the circumstances that impact its ability to remain a going concern through an increase of revenues, with interim cash flow deficiencies being addressed through additional equity and debt financing. The Company's ability to obtain additional funding will determine its ability to continue as a going concern.
There can be no assurances that these plans for additional financing will be successful. Failure to secure additional financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms if and when needed in the future could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial performance, results of operations and stock price and require the Company to implement cost reduction initiatives and curtail operations. Furthermore, additional equity financing may be dilutive to the holders of the Company's common stock, and debt
financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants, and may require the Company to relinquish valuable rights.
NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Deferred Financing Fees and Debt Discounts
Deferred finance costs represent costs which may include direct costs paid to or warrants issued to third parties in order to obtain long-term financing and have been reflected as other assets. Costs incurred with parties who are providing the actual long-term financing, which generally may include the value of warrants, fair
value of the derivative conversion feature, or the intrinsic value of beneficial conversion features associated with the underlying debt, are reflected as a debt discount. These costs and discounts are generally amortized over the life of the related debt. In connection with debt issued during the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded $4,232,443 in debt discounts for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Amortization expense related to these costs and discounts
were $1,147,814 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, including $1,111,054 in debt discount amortization included in interest expense on the Statement of Operations.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and EITF Issue No. 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock" require all derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair
value. The beneficial conversion features of the convertible debentures are embedded derivatives and are separately valued and accounted for on our balance sheet with changes in fair value recognized during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense. Fair values for exchange-traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. The pricing model we use for determining fair value of our derivatives is the Black-Scholes Pricing Model. Valuations derived from this model are
subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates and stock price volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management's judgment and may impact net income.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted
tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At June 30, 2009, the Company had a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
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Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments include cash, accounts payable, long term debt, line of credit, convertible debt and due to related parties. Management believes the estimated fair value of cash, accounts payable and debt instruments at June 30, 2009 approximate their carrying value as reflected in the balance sheets due to the short-term
nature of these instruments or the use of market interest rates for debt instruments. Fair value of due to related parties cannot be determined due to lack of similar instruments available to the Company.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Subsequent events
Subsequent events were evaluated by management through August 28, 2009 which is date the financial statements were released.
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) adjusted for income or loss that would result from the
assumed conversion of potential common shares from contracts that may be settled in stock or cash by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. The Company had 10,035,247 and 17,263 warrants outstanding at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The inclusion of the warrants and potential common shares to be issued in connection with convertible debt have an anti-dilutive effect on diluted loss per share because
under the treasury stock method the average market price of the Company's common stock was less than the exercise prices of the warrants, and therefore they are not included in the calculation.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (SFAS 168). Upon assumption, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("Codification") will
be the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS 168 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. All existing accounting standards are superseded as described in SFAS 168. All other accounting literature not included in the Codification is nonauthoritative. The adoption of SFAS
168 will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Reclassifications
Certain items in the financial statements in the prior year have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on net income.
NOTE 4 -SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has two reportable segments in 2009: retail sales and hospitality.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | ||||||||||||
Retail |
Hospitality |
Total | ||||||||||
Revenue |
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Merchandise sales and third party income |
$ | 3,215,308 | $ | 1,234,996 | $ | 4,450,304 | ||||||
Cost and expenses |
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Cost of revenue |
2,568,612 | 547,385 | 3,115,997 | |||||||||
Selling and administrative |
3,965,157 | 758,052 | 4,723,209 | |||||||||
Unrealized gain on derivatives |
3,434,736 | - | 3,434,736 | |||||||||
Interest expense |
1,816,211 | 432,855 | 2,249,066 | |||||||||
Other (income) expense |
(115,204 | ) | - | (115,204 | ) | |||||||
Total costs and expenses |
11,669,512 | 1,738,292 | 13,407,804 | |||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (8,454,204 | ) | $ | (503,296 | ) | $ | (8,957,500 | ) | |||
Total assets |
$ | 12,109,046 | $ | 6,985,190 | $ | 19,094,236 | ||||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 16,382 | $ | - | $ | 16,382 |
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The Company has three reportable segments in 2008; retail sales, hospitality and investment portfolio management.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 |
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Retail |
Hospitality |
Investing |
Total |
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Revenue |
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Merchandise sales and third party income |
$ | 5,099,202 | $ | 500,538 | $ | - | $ | 5,599,740 | ||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain on securities |
- | - | (106,402 | ) | (106,402 | ) | ||||||||||
Total revenue |
5,099,202 | 500,538 | (106,402 | ) | 5,493,338 | |||||||||||
Cost and expenses |
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Cost of revenue |
3,279,072 | 155,543 | - | 3,434,615 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative |
3,675,905 | 351,866 | - | 4,027,771 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on derivatives |
1,323,710 | - | - | 1,323,710 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
1,205,596 | 51,253 | - | 1,256,849 | ||||||||||||
Other income |
(58,388 | ) | - | - | (58,388 | ) | ||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
9,425,895 | 558,662 | - | 9,984,557 | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (4,326,693 | ) | $ | (58,124 | ) | $ | (106,402 | ) | $ | (4,491,219 | ) | ||||
Total assets |
$ | 24,687,641 | $ | 8,236,028 | $ | 326 | $ | 32,923,995 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures |
$ | 209,070 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 209,070 |
The Company has 10,005,000,000 shares of capital stock authorized, consisting of 10,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001, 100,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, 1,600,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, 1,250,000 Shares of Series D Preferred
Stock, 100,000 Shares of Series E Preferred Stock, and 1,850,000 shares of undesignated Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value.
On March 14, 2008 the Company established the 2008 Stock and Stock Option Plan. The number of Shares available for grant under the Plan shall not exceed three thousand two hundred (3,200) Shares. The Shares granted under this Plan may be either authorized but unissued or reacquired Shares. A total of 3,200 shares were outstanding at June
30, 2009 under the plan. On July 16, 2008, the Company established the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. The number of shares available for issuance under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is 10,000. A total of 10,000 shares were outstanding at June 30, 2009 under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. On September 26, 2008, the Company established the 2008 Employee Equity Plan. The number of shares available for issuance under the 2008 Employee Equity Plan is 200,000. A
total of 135,000 shares were outstanding at June 30, 2009 under the 2008 Employee Equity Plan.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009 holders of Series C Preferred Stock converted 15,990 shares into 589,600 shares of common stock.
On May 20, 2009 certain related shareholders exchanged 1,028,500 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for a convertible debenture totaling $4,113,640. The debenture bears interest at 12% and is convertible at the lesser of: (a) $0.01 or (b) 50% of the lowest volume weighted average price during the five (5) trading days immediately
preceding the conversion date (see Note 8).
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, holders of convertible debentures converted $145,945 into 64,059,530 shares of common stock. Included in these amounts were related shareholders conversions of $62,500 into 31,166,667 shares of common stock.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 1,010,838 shares of its majority owned subsidiary, Hackett’s Stores, for net proceeds of $166,721.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company’s subsidiary assumed convertible debentures of $50,000 purchased by a related party in exchange for a reduction in the balance due to the previous noteholders from the ALRN acquisition for the same amount. The debentures were then converted into 400,000 shares of Hackett’s
Stores, Inc. common stock.
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NOTE 6 - STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 88,333,333 shares of common stock to a related party consultant in exchange for services. The shares were valued at $720,500 based on the value of the shares on the date of the grant, which is included in the statement of operations as stock based compensation for the period.
NOTE 7 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company closed four of its retail stores. These reporting units and their operating results have been shown as discontinued operations. The loss or disposal of discontinued operations represents the accrual of the remaining lease liability related to these stores.
On April 19, 2009 the Company sold to NCH Partners, LLC the restaurant operations of Good Fello’s Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar and Sackets Harbor Brewing Company for the assumption a certain debts and agreements to lease the respective facilities for a minimum of five years. The Company retained ownership of the respective
real properties and business assets, and NCH Partners, LLC has the right to acquire the business assets at the end of the tenth year for nominal consideration after exercising an initial five year extension. NCH Partners, LLC does not have an option to acquire the real property of either business. Additionally, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation retained ownership of the intellectual property (name, recipes, trademarks, etc) of Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, Inc., and agreed to license these
assets to NCH Partners, LLC for a minimal annual fee for use in restaurant operations only. The beer production and third-party beer marketing business was not part of the transaction. The businesses sold have been reported as discontinued operations. The loss on disposal of discontinued operations represents the portion of goodwill arising from the 2008 purchase of North Country Hospitality allocated to the businesses sold.
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 loss from discontinued operations consisted of the following:
2009 |
2008 |
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Retail |
Hospitality |
Total |
Retail |
Hospitality |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 2,500,140 | $ | 235,232 | $ | 2,735,372 | $ | 2,218,927 | $ | - | $ | 2,218,927 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenue |
2,238,910 | 75,868 | 2,314,778 | 1,894,236 | 44,180 | 1,938,416 | ||||||||||||||||||
SG&A expenses |
1,670,488 | 270,764 | 1,941,252 | 1,610,714 | 16,236 | 1,626,950 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
- | 16,821 | 16,821 | - | 1,907 | 1,907 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) |
41,378 | - | 41,378 | 39,037 | - | 39,037 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss on discontinued operations |
$ | (1,367,880 | ) | $ | (128,221 | ) | $ | (1,496,101 | ) | $ | (1,246,986 | ) | $ | (62,323 | ) | $ | (1,309,309 | ) | ||||||
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations |
$ | (2,477,612 | ) | $ | (529,508 | ) | $ | (3,007,120 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
NOTE 8 - LINE OF CREDIT
On March 4, 2008, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, WiseBuys Stores, Inc. and Patrick Hackett Hardware Company, consummated a five million dollar ($5,000,000) credit and security agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,
acting through its Wells Fargo Business Credit operating division (the "Line of Credit"). The funds available under Line of Credit were based on an advance rate of 55% of the Company's current inventory. The initial term of the Line of Credit was three years. These funds were used for general working capital at the Company. Because the Company failed to meet certain covenants the debt was in default in 2008. In early January 2009, Wells Fargo initiated an advance rate reduction
(from the original 55% of inventory) by 1% per week. In mid-January, Wells Fargo agreed to temporarily suspend the rate reduction in the event that Patrick Hackett Hardware Company raise an additional $2 million in equity capital or subordinated debt. The Company was not successful in these capital raising efforts, and in February 2009 Wells Fargo again commenced the reduction of the advance rate. On March 9th,
March 18th and April 2nd, Wells Fargo issued default notices under the credit agreement, citing various default events such as failure to reach Tangible Net Worth, Net Cash Flow and Net Income milestones, as well as citing a change of control event as it related to the ALRN transaction. Additionally, Wells Fargo continued to reduce the advance
rate, and the loan balance had been reduced from a peak of $4.7 million in December 2008 to approximately $568,000 at June 30, 2009.
On April 13, 2009, The Company and Wells Fargo had substantially agreed on a Forbearance Agreement whereby the Company would pursue business activities in an effort to eliminate the Wells Fargo line of credit within 13 weeks. These measures included, among others, the closure of certain Hackett’s stores. This
agreement was signed on May 18, 2009. As of the date of this filing, the Wells Fargo loan had been repaid in full.
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NOTE 9 - CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
2009 |
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Convertible debentures |
$ | 13,535,977 | ||
Less note discounts |
(6,991,604 | ) | ||
Total convertible debentures, net of discounts |
$ | 6,544,373 | ||
Convertible debentures, current portion |
$ | 4,089,440 | ||
Less note discounts |
(729,159 | ) | ||
Total current portion of convertible debentures |
3,360,281 | |||
Convertible debentures, net of current portion |
9,446,537 | |||
Less note discounts |
(6,262,445 | ) | ||
Total convertible debentures, net of current maturities |
3,184,092 | |||
Total convertible debentures, net of discounts |
$ | 6,544,373 |
On April 1, 2009,
the Company issued Clark E. Collins a $100,000 13 1/3% Convertible Promissory Note for proceeds of $100,000. The Note, which is due January 1, 2010, is convertible into shares of the Company at a 15% discount to the market price of the share price for the preceding 10 day average and is personally guaranteed by Thomas W. Scozzafava and secured with real property owned by Mr. Scozzafava.
The Company determined that the conversion feature of the assumed convertible debentures represent an embedded derivative since the debentures is convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the assumed convertible debentures are not considered to be conventional debt under EITF 00-19 and the embedded conversion
feature must be bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. The embedded derivative feature created by the variable conversion meets the criteria of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, and should be accounted for as a separate derivative. At June 30, 2009 the fair value of the conversion derivative liability created by the assumed debentures calculated using the Black-Scholes model was $0. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 the unrealized gain on the derivative instrument created by this
debenture was $21,176.
On May 20, 2009 certain related shareholders exchanged 1,028,500 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for a convertible debenture totaling $4,113,640. The debenture bears interest at 12% and is convertible at the lesser of: (a) $0.01 or (b) 50% of the lowest volume weighted average price during the five (5) trading days immediately
preceding the conversion date.
The Company determined that the conversion feature of the assumed convertible debentures represent an embedded derivative since the debentures is convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the assumed convertible debentures are not considered to be conventional debt under EITF 00-19 and the embedded conversion
feature must be bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. The embedded derivative feature created by the variable conversion meets the criteria of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, and should be accounted for as a separate derivative. At June 30, 2009 the fair value of the conversion derivative liability created by the assumed debentures calculated using the Black-Scholes model was $4,051,140. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 the unrealized gain on the derivative instrument created
by this debenture was $62,500.
In connection with this Agreement, the Company issued to the Buyer warrants to purchase 10,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Warrants") at an exercise price of $.01, which had an implicit fair value of $100,000 at grant date. After allocation of proceeds between the convertible debt and warrants, the relative
fair value of the warrants was determined to be $97,627. This is reflected as an additional discount on the debt in the accompanying financial statements.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009 holders of convertible debentures converted $145,945 into 64,059,530 shares of common stock. Related parties received 31,166, 667 of these shares in exchange for $62,500.
NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Effective January 1, 2008, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid
to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. SFAS 157 requires that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. SFAS 157 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the valuation inputs into three broad levels.
Financial assets and liabilities valued using level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted market prices within active markets. Financial assets and liabilities valued using level 2 inputs are based primarily on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active or inactive markets. For certain long-term debt, the fair
value was based on present value techniques using inputs derived principally or corroborated from market data. Financial assets and liabilities using level 3 inputs were primarily valued using management’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would utilize in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques utilized to determine fair value are consistently applied.
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The table below presents a reconciliation for liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant |
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Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Derivative Liability |
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2009 |
2008 | |||||||
Balance at January 1, |
$ | - | $ | 878,499 | ||||
Total unrealized (gains) losses included in earnings |
3,434,736 | 1,323,710 | ||||||
Debt discounts |
4,134,816 | 2,223,699 | ||||||
Balance at June 30, |
$ | 7,569,552 | $ | 4,425,908 |
Financial instruments are considered Level 3 when their values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is input is unobservable. Level 3 financial instruments also include those for which the determination of fair value requires
significant management judgment or estimation.
NOTE 11 - NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
The Company has a noncontrolling interest related to its ownership of 91.3% as of June 30, 2009 of Hackett’s Stores, Inc., which was acquired in December 2008. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” the following represents the
amounts attributable to the noncontrolling interest for the results of operations and changes in equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Amounts attributable to: |
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Noncontrolling |
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Company |
Interest |
Total |
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Loss from continuing operations |
$ | (8,751,287 | ) | $ | (218,613 | ) | $ | (8,969,900 | ) | |||
Loss from discontinued operations |
(4,156,473 | ) | (346,748 | ) | (4,503,221 | ) | ||||||
Net loss |
$ | (12,907,760 | ) | $ | (565,361 | ) | $ | (13,473,121 | ) | |||
Noncontrolling |
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Company |
Interest |
Total |
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Stockholders' Deficit at January 1, 2009 |
$ | (1,768,662 | ) | $ | 2,812 | $ | (1,765,850 | ) | ||||
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 |
(12,907,760 | ) | (565,361 | ) | (13,473,121 | ) | ||||||
Equity transactions, net |
(3,319,345 | ) | 16,026 | (3,303,319 | ) | |||||||
Stockholders' Deficit at June 30, 2009 |
$ | (17,995,767 | ) | $ | (546,523 | ) | $ | (18,542,290 | ) |
NOTE 12 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Since June 30, 2009 the debt owed to the sellers of ALRN has been reduced by $75,000. In August of 2009, the HCKE common and preferred shares and warrant held in escrow and formerly owned by the selling majority shareholders of HCKE were released from escrow for the benefit of the Company.
Subsequent to June 30, 2009, holders of the Company’s convertible debentures converted $493,450 into 2,297,626,616 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to June 30, 2009, the Company issued 373,000 shares of its majority owned subsidiary Hackett’s Stores, Inc. for net proceeds of approximately $106,250.
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On May 19, 2009 Seaway Capital, Inc., a holding company 100% owned by Thomas W. Scozzafava, the Company’s CEO and Chairman, was issued 350,000,000 shares of restricted stock for an agreement to exchange its 100,000 Series E Convertible Preferred shares for a $1,500,000 Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock that is non-convertible into
common stock of the Company. In July and August 2009 the transaction was rescinded. Since the rescission occurred prior to the issuance of the financial statements, the Company reflected it in the accompanying financial statements as if it had occurred prior to June 30, 2009.
On July 15th, August 5th, August 7th, August 13th ,
August 17th, and August 24th, SC Partners, LLC, a related party was issued convertible debentures for proceeds loaned to the Company in the amounts of $150,000, $62,000, $99,000, $35,000, $27,500 and $27,500, respectively. The debentures each bear interest at 12% and are convertible at the lesser of: (a) $0.01 or (b) 50% of the lowest volume weighted
average price during the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the conversion date.
Subsequent to June 30, 2009, the Company’s subsidiary assumed convertible debentures of $295,559 in exchange for forgiveness of debt of $75,000. The difference of $220,559 was considered an increase in the ALRN purchase price, resulting in goodwill which was subsequently written off. The related party then converted $3,000 into 8,383,000
shares of Hackett’s Stores common stock.
On August 25, 2009, Seaway Valley Capital Corp. (SVCC) transferred ownership of its subsidiary, Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, Inc. (SHBC), to a public company named “Airborne Security & Protective Services, Inc.” (“ASPV”). The transfer was affected by the following procedures:
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SVCC transferred 100% of the capital stock of SHBC to ASPV. |
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SVCC agreed to pay the selling shareholders $110,000 in equal monthly installments of $10,000. |
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The majority shareholders of ASPV transferred to SVCC common and preferred stock in ASPV that collectively represents approximately 91% of the equity in ASPV. |
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A noteholder of ASPV placed into escrow convertible debt instruments issued by ASPV in the principal amount of $75,000, of which $25,000 was acquired by a non-affiliated third party. |
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ASPV issued to SVCC 60,000,000 shares of common stock and 100,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. |
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Tom Scozzafava, the CEO of SVCC, was appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of ASPV. |
All of the securities delivered at closing were placed in escrow except for the newly issued Series B Preferred Stock and 60,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. The Escrow Agreement provides that if ASPV satisfies its obligations under the notes issued to its majority shareholders, then the escrow agent will
deliver the securities as described above. If, however, there is a default under the promissory notes, then all of the assets described above will be returned to their owners prior to the closing, except that none of the funds contributed by SVCC will be reimbursed to it. The Company is in the process of changing its name and symbol change to reflect its new brewing operations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans to," "estimates," "projects," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled "Business Risk Factors." Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation (“Seaway Valley” or the “Company”) is a venture capital and investment company. Seaway Valley focuses on equity and equity-related investments in companies that require expansion capital and in companies pursuing acquisition strategies. Seaway Valley will consider investment
opportunities in a number of different industries, including retail, consumer products, restaurants, media, business services, and manufacturing. The Company will also consider select technology investments. Returns are intended to be in the form of the eventual share appreciation and dispossession of those equity stakes and income from loans made to businesses.
RETAIL HOLDINGS
On October 23, 2007, Seaway Valley acquired all of the capital stock of WiseBuys Stores, Inc. (“WiseBuys”). WiseBuys Stores, Inc. was formed and began operations in 2003 as a direct result of the closing of small-town retailer, Ames Department Stores. Founded primarily by lifelong “north country” residents,
WiseBuys initially focused its efforts on serving the “discount” retail needs of rural communities throughout northern and central New York. On November 7, 2007, Seaway Valley purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of Patrick Hackett Hardware Company, a New York corporation (“Hackett’s”). Hackett’s, one of the nation’s oldest retailers, with roots dating back to 1830, is a full line department store specializing in name brand merchandise and full service
hardware. At the time of the acquisition, Hackett’s had locations in five towns in upstate New York. Each store features brand name clothing for men, women, and children, and a large selection of athletic, casual, and work footwear. Hackett’s also carries domestics, home décor, gifts, seasonal merchandise and sporting goods. Hackett’s full service hardware department features traditional hardware, tool, plumbing, paint and electrical departments. Subsequent to the
acquisition, WiseBuys had contributed its retail assets to Hackett’s. In 2009 Hackett’s closed four of its retail locations and presently operates four locations.
HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS
On June 1, 2008, Seaway Valley acquired the assets and companies of North Country Hospitality, Inc. “North Country” was formed in 2005 and acquired and developed hospitality assets such as restaurants, lodging and other consumer product companies in northern New York. At June 30, 2009 businesses purchased from North
Country consisted of the following:
Alteri Bakery, Inc.
Alteri Bakery has serviced the North Country region with quality baked goods since 1971. Alteri’s is located in a state of the art baking facility in the heart of Watertown’s business district, and is one of the last traditional Italian bakeries in the area. Alteri's produces the area’s only "true"
Italian breads and specialty pastry items, such as cakes, cookies, muffins, bagels, and specialty gift baskets. Alteri’s products can be found at local restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and its own store. In addition, Alteri’s recently assumed the production of sub rolls for the entire Jreck Subs franchise chain of 47 locations, which alone includes approximately two million five hundred thousand rolls baked and shipped annually.
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company, Inc.
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company (“SHBC”) develops, produces, and markets micro brewed beers such as the award winning “War of 1812 Amber Ale” and “Railroad Red Ale” as well as “Thousand Island Pale Ale”, “1812 Amber Ale Light” and “Harbor Wheat” premium craft beers. Its
“1812 Amber Ale” is the company’s flagship brand and was the winner of a Silver Award at the 1998 World Beer Championship and has been aggressively marketed to command a significant retail presence in the regional market place. Management estimates 1812 Ale is distributed to over 3,000 retail locations in New York and Florida. The company has also developed complementary products such Sackets Harbor Coffee and Sackets Harbor Brewing Co. Root Beer.
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INVESTMENT FUND
On July 1, 2007, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation assumed the role of Fund Manager of the Seaway Valley Fund, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of WiseBuys Stores, Inc. As the sole investment manager of the Fund, the Company makes exclusive investment decisions regarding acquisition and dispossession of various securities in the
Fund. At the time the Company assumed the management of the Fund on July 1, 2007, its assets totaled approximately $1.83 million. There was no material activity or assets in the Fund during 2008 or 2009.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
The Company’s net sales decreased to $2,160,935 for the three month period ended June 30, 2009 from $3,467,735 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $1,306,800. The decrease in sales was the result of a number of factors, including a lower than usual inventory level at the remaining Hackett’s retail
stores and a generally weaker economy versus last year.
The Company’s cost of goods sold also decreased from $1,933,027 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 to $1,255,084 during the same period in 2009. This led to a $628,857 decrease in our gross margin to $905,851 for the three month period ended June 30, 2009 from $1,534,708 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008.
Net realized and unrealized loss on the sale of securities was $0 during the three month period ended June 30, 2009 versus $159,334 for the same period ended June 30, 2008.
General and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2009 were $3,094,493 versus $2,553,737 for the same period in 2008. The increase of $540,756 was driven by the issuance of stock based compensation of $720,500
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation had a loss from continuing operations of $6,840,484 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 versus $2,240,943 for the same period ended June 30, 2008. The increase in the loss from operations of $4,599,541 is primarily due to the change in fair value of derivative instruments of $3,434,736 and increased
interest expense of $564,459.
Recognized loss from discontinued operations was $2,678,308 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to a loss of $629,228 for the same period in the previous year. The primary driver of the losses was the recognition of the totality of lease obligations remaining on the life of closed Hackett’s stores and the
closing of the certain retail stores and sales of restaurants operations in the second quarter.
Net losses for the three month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 were $9,524,131 and $2,871,367, respectively. The primary drivers for the losses were losses from discontinued operations, increased SG&A expenses, increased interest and loss on derivative instruments, a weakening in our hospitality holdings, and margin
compression at Hackett’s.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
The Company’s net sales decreased to $4,450,304 for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 from $5,599,740 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $1,149,436. The decrease in sales was the result of a number of factors, including a lower than usual inventory level at the remaining Hackett’s retail
stores and a generally weaker economy versus last year.
The Company’s cost of goods sold also decreased from $3,434,615 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 to $3,115,997 for the six month period ended June 30, 2009. This led to a $830,818 decrease in our gross margin to $1,334,307 for the six month period ended June 30, 2009 from $2,165,125 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008.
Net realized and unrealized loss on the sale of securities was $0 during the six month period ended June 30, 2009 versus $106,402 for the same period ended June 30, 2008.
General and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $4,723,209 versus $4,027,771 for the same period in 2008. The increase of $695,438 was driven by the issuance of stock based compensation of $732,500.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation had a loss from continuing operations of $8,957,500 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 versus $4,491,219 for the same period ended June 30, 2008.
Recognized loss from discontinued operations was $4,503,221 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to a loss of $1,309,309 for the same period in the previous year. The primary driver of the losses was the recognition of the totality of lease obligations remaining on the life of closed Hackett’s stores and the
closing of the certain retail stores and loss on the sale of restaurants in the second quarter.
Net losses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2008 were $13,473,121 and $5,801,724, respectively. The primary drivers for the losses were losses from discontinued operations, increased SG&A expenses, a weakening in our hospitality holdings, and margin compression at Hackett’s.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our operations have been funded to date primarily by loans (both bank loans and more recently convertible debentures) and contributions by our founders and their associates. The net amount of the bank loans is reflected on our June 30, 2009 balance sheet in the aggregate amount of $3,287,617, the net amount of loans to individuals
at June 30, 2009 was $5,095,027. The net amount of the convertible debentures is reflected on our June 30, 2009 balance sheet in the aggregate amount of $6,544,373.
On March 4, 2008, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, WiseBuys Stores, Inc. and Patrick Hackett Hardware Company (collectively "Seaway" or the "Company"), consummated a five million dollar ($5,000,000) credit and security agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, acting through its Wells Fargo
Business Credit operating division (the "Line of Credit"). The funds available under Line of Credit are based on the Company's current inventory with adjustments based on items such as accounts payable. The term of the Line of Credit is three years. The interest rate on the Line of Credit is equal to the sum of the Wells Fargo prime rate plus one and one-quarter percent (1.25%), which interest rate shall change when and as the Wells Fargo prime rate changes. These funds were to be used for general working capital
at the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the subsidiaries were required to maintain certain financial covenants including tangible net worth, net income and net cash flow amounts. At December 31, 2008 these covenants were not met and Wells Fargo declared multiple defaults in 2009. By April 13, 2009, The Company and Wells Fargo had substantially agreed on a Forbearance Agreement whereby the Company would pursue business activities in an effort to eliminate the Wells Fargo line of credit within
13 weeks. These measures included, among others, the closure of certain Hackett’s stores. This agreement was executed on May 18, 2009. The balance outstanding on the line of credit was $501,490 and $3,023,864 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Due to the default, certain other long term obligations that may be callable by the holders have been classified as current in the accompanying financial statements. The Wells Fargo line of
credit was paid off subsequent to June 30, 2009 and the Company is seeking alternative funding or another line of credit to finance daily operations.
On June 5, 2009 the Company entered into a draw down equity financing arrangement. Under the agreement the Company can draw down funds in exchange for the investor purchasing shares based on the market price of the stock. This agreement will not be effective until a registration statement is filed and declared effective.
Not Applicable
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in and supervised the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
by us in the reports that we file is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow
timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer determined that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, these controls and procedures are not adequate and or effective in alerting him in a timely manner to material information relating to the Company that are required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings.
Changes in Internal Controls
There was no change in internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act or 1934) identified in connection with the evaluation described in the preceding paragraph that occurred during the Company’s first fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably
likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company's WiseBuys subsidiary is party to the matter entitled Einar J. Sjuve vs. WiseBuys Stores, Inc. et al, which action was filed in the Supreme Court of Oswego County, New York in January 2008. The complaint involves an alleged slip and fall that occurred at WiseBuys’ Pulaski, NY store in 2005. The Plaintiff is
alleging damages in the amount of $125,000. WiseBuys has answered the complaint denying the majority of the claims. WiseBuys believes that it has adequate insurance coverage to protect it against any potential liability for the claim. This matter is still pending.
On January 21, 2009 the Company received the complaint “Golden Gate Equity Investors, Inc. v Seaway Valley Capital Corporation.” for monetary damages from an alleged breach of contract. The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of California in San Diego County. On March 2, 2009, Paul and Anaflor Graham
acquired from Golden Gate the Company’s $1,132,000 Convertible Debenture issued to Golden Gate and Paul & Anaflor Graham assumed Golden Gate’s $912,500 Secured Promissory Note issued to the Company. Golden Gate is no longer a debenture holder of the Company. On March 20, 2009 the case was dismissed.
On April 13, 2009, six of the vendors of Patrick Hackett Hardware Company filed a petition with the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of New York for relief under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code. On April 15th, the petitioning
creditors agreed to file a request for a motion to dismiss the case as a result of a Letter Agreement and a Security Agreement between Hackett’s and the trade vendors. On May 2, 2009 the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of New York dismissed the involuntary petition filed against Hackett’s.
Johnson Newspaper Corporation v. Patrick Hackett Hardware Co., State of New York Supreme Court, County of Jefferson. This is a money judgment action in the total amount of $30,524 plus interest, cost and expenses. The action has just been commenced and the Company has an extension of time to answer. The
companies have agreed to an out of court settlement in an amount close to the relief sought.
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Falso Service Experts LLC v. Hacketts Hardware, Oswego City Court, Oswego, New York. This is a small claims case for HVAC services in the amount of $3,295.88. This case has just been filed and scheduled for hearing June 3, 2009. The Company intends to seek an out of court settlement in an amount close to
the relief sought.
GBR Market Street LLC and Potsdam Holdings, LP – Lessor of the leased premises at Potsdam, New York. The Lessor has declared a default and made demand for past due rent in the total amount of $40,800 through April 30, 2009. Additionally, litigation commenced and subsequently the companies settled the dispute
for an amount close to the relief sought.
On June 18, 2009, Renzi Bros, Inc. filed a complaint against. Seaway Valley Capital Corporation. The Company is indebted on the balance of an unpaid promissory note in the amount of $205,667, plus interest, legal and other fees. The Company has entered into a settlement agreement whereby the debt will be repaid in
21 equal monthly installments and a 22nd installment of the remaining unpaid balance.
On July 8, 2009, True Value Company filed a lawsuit against the Company, our subsidiary, Patrick Hackett Hardware Company, and our CEO, Thomas Scozzafava in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. The complaint alleges trademark infringement, breach of contract, Quantum Meruit, Breach of Corporate Guaranty
by the Company, Breach of Personal Guaranty by Thomas Scozzafava and claims against Seaway for Actual and/or Constructive Fraud. True Value seeks (i) that the defendants be permanently enjoined and restrained from infringing on True Value’s trademarks; and (ii) $1,772,945, plus interest, costs, disbursements and True Value’s attorney’s fees. True Value has agreed to postpone the hearings on said matters until mid-October 2009.
On August 5, 2009 Juliann Hackett Cliff, Patrick Hackett, Jr. and Norman V. Garrelts filed suit against Seaway Valley Capital Corporation, WiseBuys Stores, Inc. and Thomas W. Scozzafava. The plaintiffs allege that the Company is the obligor to the plaintiffs of certain promissory notes of in aggregate amount of $2,352,761 plus
interest, legal costs and court fees. The Company denies any liability in this matter, intends to vigorously defend itself, and intends to assert affirmative defenses and counterclaims against the claimants for monetary damages.
Miscellaneous Trade Vendors – In addition to True Value Company, the Company owes trade vendors over $3,000,000. A representative group of trade vendors has made demand for payment. No litigation is pending. It is the Company’s intention to enter into a forbearance agreement and payment plan
with the trade vendors.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There has been no material change to the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
On March 9th, March 18th and April 2nd, Wells Fargo issued default notices under the credit agreement,
citing various default events such as failure to reach Tangible Net Worth, Net Cash Flow and Net Income milestones, as well as citing a change of control event as it related to the ALRN transaction. Additionally, Wells Fargo continued to reduce the advance rate, and the loan balance had been reduced from a peak of $4.7 million in December 2008 to approximately $0.00 at the time of this filing.
On August 5, 2009 Juliann Hackett Cliff, Patrick Hackett, Jr. and Norman V. Garrelts filed suit against Seaway Valley Capital Corporation, WiseBuys Stores, Inc. and Thomas W. Scozzafava. The plaintiffs allege that the Company is the obligor to the plaintiffs of certain promissory notes of in aggregate amount of $2,352,761 plus
interest, legal costs and court fees.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following are exhibits filed as part of the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2009:
Exhibit Number Description
31. Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the date indicated.
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: |
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THOMAS SCOZZAFAVA |
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THOMAS SCOZZAFAVA |
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: |
September 1, 2009 |
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