CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. - Quarter Report: 2012 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File Number: 000-28831
CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Florida
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84-1047159
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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350 Jim Moran Boulevard, Suite 120, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(954) 252-3440
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(Issuer’s Telephone Number)
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Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.xYesoNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated file, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company x
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
oYes xNo
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practical date. As of September 30 , 2012, there were 652,510,532 shares of the issuer's $.0001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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Sept 30,
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December 31,
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2012
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2011
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Assets:
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Current Assets:
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Cash
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$ | 77,692 | $ | 164,610 | ||||
Accounts receivable - net
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4,218,096 | 1,477,279 | ||||||
Inventory
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843,623 | 58,717 | ||||||
Prepaid expense
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395,367 | 417,743 | ||||||
Total Current Assets
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5,534,778 | 2,118,349 | ||||||
Fixed Assets:
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Computer equipment & software
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66,448 | 64,047 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment
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642,562 | 546,919 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures
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5,665 | 5,665 | ||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation
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(580,345 | ) | (546,193 | ) | ||||
Total Fixed Assets
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134,330 | 70,438 | ||||||
Other Non-current Assets:
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Product development costs - net
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20,194 | 13,624 | ||||||
Goodwill
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1,936,020 | 1,936,020 | ||||||
Total Other Non-current Assets
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1,956,214 | 1,949,644 | ||||||
Total Assets
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$ | 7,625,322 | $ | 4,138,431 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity:
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Current Liabilities:
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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$ | 763,291 | $ | 526,936 | ||||
Note payable - Sterling National Bank
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2,555,059 | 441,607 | ||||||
Notes and loans payable to related parties - current maturities
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2,982,750 | 0 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities
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6,301,100 | 968,543 | ||||||
Long Term Liabilities
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Notes and loans payable to related parties - Long Term
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- | 1,531,215 | ||||||
Total Liabilities
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6,301,100 | 2,499,758 | ||||||
Stockholders' Equity:
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Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $.001 per share, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued -0- shares
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- | - | ||||||
Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $.10 per share, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued -0- shares
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- | - | ||||||
Preferred Stock, Series B-1, par value $.0001 per share, authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued -0- shares
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- | - | ||||||
Preferred Stock, Series C, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 1,000 shares, issued 1,000 shares
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1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share, authorized 850,000,000 shares, 652,510,532 & 649,510,532 shares issued at Sept 30th, 2012 and December 31, 2011
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65,251 | 64,951 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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7,098,558 | 7,041,858 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
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(5,840,587 | ) | (5,469,136 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders' Equity
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1,324,222 | 1,638,673 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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$ | 7,625,322 | $ | 4,138,431 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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For the Three Months Ended
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For the Nine Months Ended
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2011
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2011
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Revenues
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$ | 4,663,259 | $ | 4,631,930 | $ | 5,850,919 | $ | 8,149,171 | ||||||||
Cost of Sales
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(3,632,232 | ) | (3,579,048 | ) | (4,524,893 | ) | (6,195,735 | ) | ||||||||
Gross Profit
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1,031,027 | 1,052,882 | 1,326,026 | 1,953,436 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expenses:
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Sales and marketing
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97,270 | 44,449 | 217,043 | 117,057 | ||||||||||||
Compensation
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226,635 | 208,887 | 671,137 | 585,630 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees
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73,970 | 22,041 | 174,848 | 66,268 | ||||||||||||
Product Development
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100,173 | 57,714 | 192,054 | 140,473 | ||||||||||||
Other general and administrative
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102,215 | 98,107 | 259,944 | 253,140 | ||||||||||||
Total Operating Expenses
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600,263 | 431,198 | 1,515,026 | 1,162,568 | ||||||||||||
Net Operating Income (Loss)
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430,764 | 621,684 | (189,000 | ) | 790,868 | |||||||||||
Other Income (Expense):
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Interest expense
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(93,461 | ) | (87,872 | ) | (182,450 | ) | (242,342 | ) | ||||||||
Total Other Income (Expense)
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(93,461 | ) | (87,872 | ) | (182,450 | ) | (242,342 | ) | ||||||||
Net Income (Loss)
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$ | 337,303 | $ | 533,812 | $ | (371,450 | ) | $ | 548,526 | |||||||
Income (Loss) per Common Share
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Basic
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Diluted
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
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Basic
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650,847,489 | 649,510,532 | 649,847,815 | 649,510,532 | ||||||||||||
Diluted
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810,944,066 | 806,932,109 | 809,944,095 | 806,932,109 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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2011
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Continuing operations:
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Net Income (Loss)
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$ | (371,450 | ) | $ | 548,526 | |||
Adjustments necessary to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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48,202 | 57,385 | ||||||
Compensation expense from stock options
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27,000 | 56,951 | ||||||
Stock issued for services
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30,000 | - | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
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(2,740,817 | ) | (2,562,349 | ) | ||||
(Increase) decrease in inventory
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(784,906 | ) | 296,881 | |||||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses
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22,377 | 20,756 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in deposits
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(Increase) decrease in other assets
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(20,620 | ) | 11,181 | |||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
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236,352 | 552,035 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest on notes payable
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126,535 | (12,377 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
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(3,427,327 | ) | (1,031,011 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Purchase of property and equipment
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(98,043 | ) | (45,996 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
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(98,043 | ) | (45,996 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds from notes payable
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4,968,000 | 6,096,612 | ||||||
Repayments of notes payable
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(2,854,548 | ) | (4,507,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes and loans payable to related parties
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2,343,000 | 2,400,000 | ||||||
Repayments of notes and loans payable to related parties
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(1,018,000 | ) | (2,961,380 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
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3,438,452 | 1,028,232 | ||||||
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
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(86,918 | ) | (48,775 | ) | ||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
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164,610 | 115,239 | ||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
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$ | 77,692 | $ | 66,464 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
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Cash paid during the period for:
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Interest
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$ | 55,916 | $ | 184,415 | ||||
Franchise and income taxes
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Related Party Receivable applied against Related Party Payable
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$ | - | $ | 40,441 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of accounting policies for CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. (“CAPC”), a Florida corporation (formerly, “CHDT Corporation”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Subsidiaries”) is presented to assist in understanding the Company's financial statements. The accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Organization and Basis of Presentation
CAPC was initially incorporated September 18, 1986 under the laws of the State of Delaware under the name "Yorkshire Leveraged Group, Incorporated", and then changed its domicile to Colorado in 1989 by merging into a Colorado corporation, named "Freedom Funding, Inc." Freedom Funding, Inc. then changed its name to "CBQ, Inc." by amendment of its Articles of Incorporation on November 25, 1998. In May 2004, the Company changed its name from “CBQ, Inc.” to “China Direct Trading Corporation” as part of a reincorporation from the State of Colorado to the State of Florida. On May 7, 2007, the Company amended its charter to change its name from “China Direct Trading Corporation” to “CHDT Corporation.” This name change was effective as of July 16, 2007 for purposes of the change of its name on the OTC Bulletin Board. With the name change, the trading symbol was changed to “CHDO.” On June 6, 2012, the Company amended its charter to change its name from “CHDT Corporation” to “CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC.” This name change was effective as of July 6, 2012 for purposes of the change of its name on the OTC Bulletin Board. With the name change, the trading symbol was changed to “CAPC.”
In February 2004, the Company established a new subsidiary, initially named “China Pathfinder Fund, L.L.C.”, a Florida limited liability company. During 2005, the name was changed to “Overseas Building Supply, LLC” (“OBS”) to reflect its shift in business lines from business development consulting services in China for North American companies to trading Chinese-made building supplies in South Florida. This business line was ended in fiscal year 2007 and OBS name was changed to “Black Box Innovations, L.L.C.” (“BBI”) on March 20, 2008. On January 31, 2012 “BBI” name was changed to “Capstone Lighting Technologies, L.L.C” (“CLT”).
On January 27, 2006, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement with Complete Power Solutions ("CPS") to acquire 51% of the member interests of CPS. CPS was organized by William Dato on September 20, 2004, as a Florida limited liability company to distribute power generators in Florida and adjacent states. The Company subsequently sold its 51% membership interest in CPS, pursuant to a Purchase and Settlement Agreement dated and effective as of December 31, 2006.
On September 13, 2006 the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Capstone Industries, Inc., a Florida corporation (Capstone). Capstone was incorporated in Florida on May 15, 1996 and is engaged primarily in the business of wholesaling low technology consumer products to distributors and retailers in the United States. Under the Stock Purchase Agreement the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Capstone Common Stock, and recorded goodwill of $1,936,020.
On April 13, 2012 , the Company established a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, named “ Capstone International Hong Kong Ltd” (CIHK) which will be engaged in selling the Companies products Internationally and will provide other services such as, new product development, product sourcing, quality control, ocean freight logistics, product testing and factory certifications for the Companies other subsidiaries.
Interim Financial Statements
The unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months period ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations for the three months and nine month periods. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which can be expected for full years.
Nature of Business
Since the beginning of fiscal year 2007, the Company has been primarily engaged in the business of developing, marketing and selling consumer products through national and regional retailers and distributors, in North America. Capstone currently operates in four primary business segments: Induction Charged Power Failure Lights, Motion Sensor Lights, Portable Book and Task Lights and Desk Lamps. The Company’s products are typically manufactured in the Peoples’ Republic of China by third-party manufacturing companies.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents, to the extent the funds are not being held for investment purposes.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
An allowance for doubtful accounts is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for bad debts charged to earnings. The allowance for bad debt is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management’s periodic review of the collectability of the receivables. This evaluation is inherently subjective and requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revisions as more information becomes available.
As of September 30, 2012, management has determined that the accounts receivable are fully collectible. As such, management has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventory
The Company's inventory, which is recorded at lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market, consists of finished goods for resale by Capstone, totaling $843,623 and $58,717 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Fixed assets are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight- line method over the estimated economic useful lives of the related assets as follows:
Computer equipment
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3 - 7 years
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Computer software
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3 - 7 years
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Machinery and equipment
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3 - 7 years
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Furniture and fixtures
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3 - 7 years
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Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amount may not be recoverable. When required, impairment losses on assets to be held and used are recognized based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets to be disposed of, if any, are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. No impairments were recognized by the Company during 2011 or through September 30, 2012.
Upon sale or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the determination of income or loss.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated economic useful lives.
Depreciation expense was $34,152 and $ 42,390 for the nine months ended September30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Intangible assets acquired, either individually or with a group of other assets (but not those acquired in a business combination), are initially recognized and measured based on fair value. Goodwill acquired in business combinations is initially computed as the amount paid by the acquiring company in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired.
The cost of internally developing, maintaining and restoring intangible assets (including goodwill) that are not specifically identifiable, that have indeterminate lives, or that are inherent in a continuing business and related to an entity as a whole, are recognized as an expense when incurred.
An intangible asset (excluding goodwill) with a definite useful life is amortized; an intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is not amortized until its useful life is determined to be no longer indefinite. The remaining useful lives of intangible assets not being amortized are evaluated at least annually to determine whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
If and when an intangible asset is determined to no longer have an indefinite useful life, the asset shall then be amortized prospectively over its estimated remaining useful life and accounted for in the same manner as other intangibles that are subject to amortization.
An intangible asset (including goodwill) that is not subject to amortization shall be tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Goodwill is not amortized.
It is the Company's policy to test for impairment no less than annually, or when conditions occur that may indicate impairment. The Company's intangible assets, which consist of goodwill of $1,936,020 recorded in connection with the Capstone acquisition, were tested for impairment and determined that no adjustment for impairment was necessary as of December 31, 2011, whereas the fair value of the intangible asset exceeds its carrying amount.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share were computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. In periods where losses are reported, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2012 and 2011, the total number of potentially dilutive common stock equivalents was 160,096,577 and 157,421,577 respectively.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 include the accounts of the parent entity and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Capstone Lighting Technologies, L.L.C (formerly Black Box Innovations, L.L.C.), Capstone Industries, Inc. and Capstone International HK, LTD.
The results of operations attributable to subsidiaries are included in the consolidated results of operations beginning on the date on which the Company’s interest in a subsidiary was acquired.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of the Company's financial instruments, including cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2012 and 2011 approximates their fair values due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The fair value hierarchy under GAAP distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
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Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
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Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
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Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.
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Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2011 financial statements to conform to the 2012 presentation. There were no material changes in classifications made to previously issued financial statements.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Revenue Recognition
Product sales are recognized when an agreement of sale exists, product delivery has occurred, pricing is final or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.
Allowances for sales returns, rebates and discounts are recorded as a component of net sales in the period the allowances are recognized. In addition, accrued liabilities contained in the accompanying balance sheet include accruals for estimated amounts of credits to be issued in future years based on potentially defective product, other product returns and various allowances. These estimates could change significantly in the near term.
Advertising and Promotion
Advertising and promotion costs, including advertising, public relations, and trade show expenses, are expensed as incurred and included in Sales and Marketing expenses. Advertising and promotion expense was $106,236 and $ 34,652 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of September 30, 2012 the company has $275,019 in capitalized advertising costs included in prepaid expenses on the balance sheet.
Shipping and Handling
The Company’s shipping and handling costs, incurred by Capstone amounted to $82,518and $77,061for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities contained in the accompanying balance sheet include accruals for estimated amounts of credits to be issued in future years based on potentially defective products, other product returns and various allowances. These estimates could change significantly in the near term.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109), "Accounting for Income Taxes." SFAS 109 (now ASC 740) requires recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences, based on enacted tax laws, of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company and its subsidiaries intend to file consolidated income tax returns.
Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payments, SFAS 123(R), (now ASC 718) which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values. ASC 718 supersedes the Company’s previous accounting under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) and related interpretations, applied for periods through December 31, 2005. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) relating to ASC 718. The Company has applied the provision of SAB 107 in its adoption of ASC 718.
The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified prospective application transition method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year. The Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2006 and later, reflect the impact of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include, the impact of SFAS 123(R).
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
SFAS 123(R) ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of the grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expenses over the requisite service periods in the Company’s consolidated statements of income (loss). Prior to the adoption of ASC 718, the Company accounted for stock-based awards to employees and directors using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB 25, as allowed under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, (SFAS 123). Under the intrinsic value method, compensation expense under fixed term option plans was recorded at the date of grant only to the extent that the market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant exceeded the exercise price. Accordingly, for those stock options granted for which the exercise price equaled the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant, no expense was recorded.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. There was no stock-based compensation expense attributable to options for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not vested as of December 31, 2005. Such stock-based compensation is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS 123. Compensation expense for share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005, are based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718.
In conjunction with the adoption of ASC 718, the Company adopted the straight-line single option method of attributing the value of stock-based compensation expense. As stock-based compensation expense is recognized during the period is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it is subject to reduction for estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011, there were no material amounts subject to forfeiture. The Company has not accelerated vesting terms of its out-of-the-money stock options, or made any other significant changes, prior to adopting ASC 718, Share-Based Payments.
On April 23, 2007, the Company granted 130,500,000 stock options to two officers of the Company. The options vest at twenty percent per year beginning April 23, 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $503,075 related to these options. On May 1, 2008, 850,000 of the above stock options were canceled and on May 23, 2008, 74,666,667 of the above stock options were cancelled. For year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $405,198 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $156,557 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized a compensation expense of $156,558 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense of $52,186 related to these options. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On May 1, 2007, the Company granted 4,000,000 stock options to five employees of the Company. The options vest over two years. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $29,214 related to these options. During 2008 and 2009, 1,500,000 of the above options were cancelled prior to vesting. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $25,131 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $10,869 related to these options. As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On October 22, 2007, the Company granted 700,000 stock options to a business associate of the Company. The options vest over two years. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recognized compensation expense of $1,330 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $7,978 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $6,648 related to these options. As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On January 10, 2008, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options to an advisor of the Company. The options vest over one year. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $19,953 related to these options. As of December 31, 2008 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
On February 5, 2008, the Company granted 3,650,000 stock options to four directors and one employee of the Company. The options vest over two years. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $59,619 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,603 related to these options. As of December 31, 2009 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. During 2010, 3,500,000 of the above options expired. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On May 1, 2008, the Company granted 850,000 stock options to an employee of the Company. The options vest over two years. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $5,242 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $7,862 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,620 related to these options. No further expense will be recognized for these options.
On June 8, 2009, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company. The options vest in one year. For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $42,663 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $33,837 related to these options. No further expense will be recognized for these options. These options expired on June 8, 2011.
On April 23, 2010, the Company granted 4,800,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and the Company Secretary. The options vest in one year. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $27,000 related to these options. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company recognized compensation expense of $12,000. No further expense will be recognized for these options.
On July 1, 2011, the Company granted 4,650,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and the Company Secretary. The options vest in one year. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company recognized compensation expense of $16,500. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized an expense of $16,500. No further expense will be recognized for these options.
On August 6, 2012, the Company granted 4,650,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and the Company Secretary. The options vest in one year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized compensation expense of $10,500. Additional compensation expense to be recognized over the vesting period is estimated at $31,500 for a total of $42,000.
The Company recognizes compensation expense paid with common stock and other equity instruments issued for assets and services received based upon the fair value of the assets/services or the equity instruments issued, whichever is more readily determined.
As of the date of this report the Company has not adopted a method to account for the tax effects of stock-based compensation pursuant to ASC 718 and related interpretations. However, whereas the Company has substantial net operating losses to offset future taxable income and its current deferred tax asset is completely reduced by the valuation allowance, no material tax effects are anticipated.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company valued stock options using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB 25. Since the exercise price of stock options previously issued was greater than or equal to the market price on grant date, no compensation expense was recognized.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011was $27,000 and $56,952 respectively...
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recent Accounting Standards
In May 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-04 “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820).” The amendments in ASU 2011-04 change the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The amendments include (1) those that clarify the Board's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and (2) those that change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. In addition, to improve consistency in application across jurisdictions some changes in wording are necessary to ensure that U.S. GAAP and IFRS fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are described in the same way (for example, using the word shall rather than should to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP). The amendments that clarify the Board's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements include (a) the application of the highest and best use and valuation premise concepts, (b) measuring the fair value of an instrument classified in a reporting entity's shareholders' equity, and (c) disclosures about fair value measurements that clarify that a reporting entity should disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in a fair value measurement that is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The amendments in this Update that change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements include (a) measuring the fair value of financial instruments that are managed within a portfolio, (b) application of premiums and discounts in a fair value measurement, and (c) additional disclosures about fair value measurements that expand the disclosures about fair value measurements. The amendments in ASU 2011-04 are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-05 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).” Under the amendments in this Update, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. In a single continuous statement, the entity is required to present the components of net income and total net income, the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with the total of comprehensive income in that statement. In the two-statement approach, an entity is required to present components of net income and total net income in the statement of net income. The statement of other comprehensive income should immediately follow the statement of net income and include the components of other comprehensive income and a total for other comprehensive income, along with a total for comprehensive income. The amendments in this Update should be applied retrospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments do not require any transition disclosures. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2011, FASB issued ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220).” In order to defer only those changes in Update 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments, the paragraphs in this Update supersede certain pending paragraphs in Update 2011-05. The amendments are being made to allow the Board time to re-deliberate whether to present on the face of the financial statements the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented. While the Board is considering the operational concerns about the presentation requirements for reclassification adjustments and the needs of financial statement users for additional information about reclassification adjustments, entities should continue to report reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income consistent with the presentation requirements in effect before Update 2011-05.All other requirements in Update 2011-05 are not affected by this Update, including the requirement to report comprehensive income either in a single continuous financial statement or in two separate but consecutive financial statements. Public entities should apply these requirements for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of ASU 2011-04 did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Pervasiveness of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 those estimates, and the differences could be material.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK AND ECONOMIC DEPENDENCE
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company at times has cash and cash equivalents with its financial institution in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions which minimize these risks. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had no cash in excess of FDIC limits.
Accounts Receivable
The Company grants credit to its customers, substantially all of whom are retail establishments located throughout the United States. The Company typically does not require collateral from customers. Credit risk is limited due to the financial strength of the customers comprising the Company’s customer base and their dispersion across different geographical regions. The Company monitors exposure of credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses considered necessary under the circumstances.
Major Customers
The Company had three customers who comprised at least ten percent (10%) of gross revenue during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. The loss of these customers would adversely impact the business of the Company. The percentage of gross revenue and the accounts receivable from each of these customers is as follows:
Gross Revenue %
|
Accounts Receivable
|
|||||||||
2011
|
2010
|
2011
|
2010
|
|||||||
Customer A
|
55%
|
42%
|
$
|
1,014,690
|
$
|
82,041
|
||||
Customer B
|
19%
|
23%
|
488,468
|
987,231
|
||||||
Customer C
|
13%
|
6%
|
0
|
48,046
|
||||||
87%
|
71%
|
$
|
1,503,158
|
$
|
1,117,318
|
Major Vendors
The Company had three vendors from which it purchased at least ten percent (10%) of merchandise during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and four vendors from which it purchased at least ten percent (10%) of merchandise during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. The loss of these suppliers would adversely impact the business of the Company. The percentage of purchases, and the related accounts payable from each of these vendors is as follows:
Purchases %
|
Accounts Payable
|
|||||||||
2011
|
2010
|
2011
|
2010
|
|||||||
Vendor A
|
62%
|
71%
|
$
|
291,350
|
$
|
24,597
|
||||
Vendor B
|
35%
|
17%
|
350
|
14,701
|
||||||
Vendor C
|
2%
|
9%
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
99%
|
97%
|
$
|
291,700
|
$
|
39,298
|
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 – NOTES PAYABLE
Sterling National Bank
On September 8, 2010, in order to fund increasing Accounts Receivables and support working capital needs, Capstone secured a Financing Agreement from Sterling Capital Funding,(now called Sterling National Bank) , located in New York, whereby Capstone receives funds for assigned retailer shipments. The assignments provide funding for an amount up to 85% of net invoices submitted. There will be a base management fee equal to .45% of the gross invoice amount. The interest rate of the loan advance is ¼% above Sterling National Bank Base Rate which at time of closing was 5%. The amounts borrowed under this agreement are secured by a right to set-off on or against any of the following (collectively as “Collateral”): all accounts including those at risk, all reserves, instruments, documents, notes, bills and chattel paper, letter of credit rights, commercial tort claims, proceeds of insurance, other forms of obligations owing to Sterling, bank and other deposit accounts whether or not reposed with affiliates, general intangibles (including without limitation all tax refunds, contract rights, trade names, trademarks, trade secrets, customer lists, software and all other licenses, rights, privileges and franchises), all balances, sums and other property at any time to our credit or in Sterling’s possession or in the possession of any Sterling Affiliates, together with all merchandise, the sale of which resulted in the creation of accounts receivable and in all such merchandise that may be returned by customers and all books and records relating to any of the foregoing, including the cash and non-cash proceeds of all of the foregoing. Capstone Companies, Inc., formerly (CHDT Corp) and Howard Ullman, the previous Chairman of the Board of Directors of CHDT, had personally guaranteed Capstone Industries obligations under the Financial Agreement. As part of the agreement with Sterling National Bank, a subordination agreement was executed with Howard Ullman, a shareholder and director of the Company at that time. These agreements subordinated the debt of $121,263 (plus future interest) and $81,000 (plus future interest) due to Howard Ullman (or his assigns), to the Sterling National Bank loan. No payments will be made on the subordinated debt until the Sterling loan is paid in full. As of September 30, 2012, the balance due to Sterling was $2,555,059
On July 21, 2011 Stewart Wallach, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Capstone Companies, Inc. formerly (CHDT) and JWTR Holdings, LLC owned by a Director, Jeffrey Postal entered into a Securities and Notes Purchase Agreement with Howard Ullman, the previous Chairman of the Board of CHDT, whereby they would purchase equally all of Howard Ullmans notes including the notes subordinated to Sterling National Bank.
On July 15, 2011, Stewart Wallach individually and accepted by Sterling National Bank, agreed to replace Howard Ullman as the sole personal guarantor to Sterling National Bank for all of Capstone Industries, Inc. loans previously guaranteed by Howard Ullman.
Effective July 12, 2011, Capstone Industries, Inc., credit line with Sterling National Bank was increased from $2,000,000 up to $4,000,000 to provide additional funding for increased revenue growth.
Effective October 1st, 2011, Sterling Capital Funding will be conducting business as the Factoring and Trade Division of Sterling National Bank. All obligations under our agreements have been assigned to Sterling National Bank.
NOTE 4 – NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Capstone Companies, Inc. - Notes Payable to Officers and Directors
On May 30, 2007, the Company executed a $575,000 promissory note payable to a director of the Company. This note was amended on July 1, 2009 and again on January 2, 2010. As amended, the note carries an interest rate of 8% per annum. All principal is payable in full, with accrued interest, on January 2, 2013. On November 2, 2007, the Company issued 12,074 shares of its Series B Preferred stock valued at $28,975 as payment towards this loan. The loan grants to the holder a security interest in the accounts receivable of the Company up to the amount of the unpaid Principal.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 – NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES (continued)
On July 12, 2011 Stewart Wallach, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of CHDT and JWTR Holdings, LLC owned by a Director, Jeffrey Postal entered into a Securities and Notes Purchase Agreement with Howard Ullman, the previous Chairman of the Board of CHDT, whereby they would purchase equally all of Howard Ullmans notes including the subordinated notes net of any offsets, monies due by Howard Ullman to the Company. The original terms of all notes would remain the same. On July 12, 2011 this note payable was reassigned by Howard Ullman, equally split between Stewart Wallach Director and JWTR Holdings LLC. The note balance of $466,886 was reduced by $47,940 for offsets due by Howard Ullman. The revised loan balance of $418,946 was reassigned equally $209,473 to Stewart Wallach and $209,473 to JWTR Holdings LLC. At September 30, 2012, the total amount payable on the reassigned notes to Stewart Wallach was $229,078 which includes accrued interest of $19,605 and JWTR Holdings; LLC was $229,078 which includes accrued interest of $19,605. For the revised notes the interest payments are being accrued monthly to the note holders.
On July 11, 2008, the Company received a loan from a director of $250,000. As amended, the note is due on or before January 2, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum. At September 30, 2012, the total amount payable on this note was $305,014 including interest of $55,014.
As part of this note payable, the Company also issued a warrant to the loan holder to purchase 4,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.025 per share. At the date of issuance, the stock price was $.021 per share. The Company accounted for the debt and warrants using APB 14, whereby the proceeds of $250,000 were allocated between the debt and warrants. This resulted in the warrants being valued at $56,375, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, and a discount on the note of $56,375 being recognized. The discount was amortized over the term of the note (6 months) to interest expense. At December 31, 2008, the discount had been fully amortized resulting in interest expense of $56,375 being recognized.
On March 11, 2010, the Company received a loan from a director of $100,000. As amended, the note is due on or before January 2, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum. At September 30, 2012 the total amount payable on this note was $120,471 including interest of $20,471.
On May 11, 2010, the Company received a loan from a director of $75,000. As amended, the note is due on or before January 2, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum. The loan grants to the holder a security interest in the accounts receivable of the Company up to the amount of the unpaid Principal. At September 30, 2012 the total amount payable on this note was $89,351, including interest of $14,351
On June 11, 2010, the Company received a loan from a director of $150,000. As amended, the note is due on or before January 2, 2013and carries an interest rate of 8% per annum. The loan grants to the holder a security interest in the accounts receivable of the Company up to the amount of the unpaid Principal. At September 30, 2012 the total amount payable on this note was $177,682 including interest of $27,682
During the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company executed three notes payable for a combined total of $200,000 to an officer of the Company. As amended, the notes are due on or before January 2, 2013 and carry an interest rate of 8% per annum. These loans grant to the holder a security interest in the accounts receivable of the Company up to the amount of the unpaid Principal. At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on these notes was $244,011, including interest of $44,011.
Capstone Industries – Notes Payable to Officers and Directors
On July 16, 2007, Capstone Industries executed a $103,000 promissory note payable to a director of the Company. As amended, the note carries an interest rate of 8% per annum and is due on or before January 2, 2013. In December 2008, the Company borrowed an additional $75,000 from this director. As amended, this note is due on or before January 2, 2013. These loans grant to the holder a security interest in the accounts receivable of the Company up to the amount of the unpaid Principal.
On July 12, 2011 Stewart Wallach, the Chief Executive Officer and Director of CHDT and JWTR Holdings, LLC owned by a Director, Jeffrey Postal entered into a Securities and Notes Purchase Agreement with Howard Ullman, the previous Chairman of the Board of CHDT, whereby they would purchase all of Howard Ullman’s notes including the subordinated notes. The original terms of all notes would remain the same. On July 12, 2011 the subordinated note payable was reassigned by Howard Ullman, to Stewart Wallach director and JWTR Holding LLC. The original note balance of $178,000 was reassigned to Stewart Wallach and to JWTR Holdings LLC. For the year 2011 the interest payments were paid monthly to the note holder as of July 31, 2011. At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on these notes was $218,922, including interest of $40,922.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 – NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES (continued)
Purchase Order Assignment- Funding Agreements
During the Second Quarter 2012, Capstone Industries, Inc. received a $432,000 loan from George Wolf who is a business partner of the CEO. The loan is due on or before August 31, 2012 and carries an interest rate of 1.0% simple interest per month (12% annual). During the third Quarter 2012, the loan was partially repaid. At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on these notes was $210,455 including interest of $10,455
During the Second Quarter 2012, Capstone Industries, Inc. received a $746,000 loan from Jeffrey Postal a director of the Company. The loan is due on or before January 2, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 1.0% simple interest per month (12% annual). During Third Quarter 2012 an additional $245,000 loan was received & repaid $261,000. At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on these notes was $756,145 including interest of $26,145.
During the Second Quarter 2012, Capstone Industries, Inc. received a $375,000 loan from Phyllis Postal. Mrs. Postal is a mother of a director of the Company. The loan is due on or before September 30, 2012 and carries an interest rate of 1.0% simple interest per month (12% annual).During the Third Quarter 2012, an additional $150,000 loan was received and then the entire balance was paid in full. At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on these notes was $0.00
During the Third Quarter 2012, Capstone Industries, Inc. received a $220,000 loan from Everett Fleisig who is the father in law of an officer of the company. The loan is due on or before January 2, 2013 and carries an interest rate of 1.0% simple interest per month (12% annual). At September 30, 2012 the total amount due on this note was $224,968 including interest of $4,968.
Working Capital Loan Agreements
On April 1st 2012, the Company signed a working capital loan agreement with Postal Capital Funding, LLC, (“PCF”) a private capital funding company owned by Jeffrey Postal and James McClinton who is a director and director and senior officer of the Company. Pursuant to the agreement, the company may borrow up to a maximum of $1,000,000 of revolving credit from PCF. Amounts borrowed must be repaid by April 1, 2013 at an interest rate of 8%. As of September 30, 2012, the loan balance under this agreement was $177,575 including interest of $2,575
Notes and Loans Payable to Related Parties – Maturities
The total amount payable to officers, directors and related parties as of September 30, 2012 was 2,982,750 including accrued interest of $126,535. The maturities under the notes and loan payable to related parties for the next five years are:
Year Ended December, 31,
|
December, 31, | |||
2012
|
$ | - | ||
2013
|
2,982,750 | |||
2014
|
- | |||
2015
|
- | |||
2016
|
- | |||
Total future maturities
|
$ | 2,982,750 |
NOTE 5 – LEASES
On June 29, 2007, the Company relocated its principal executive offices and sole operations facility to 350 Jim Moran Blvd., Suite 120, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442, which is located in Broward County. This space consists of 4,000 square rentable feet and is leased on a month to month basis. Monthly payments are approximately $4,650 per month.
Rental expense under these leases was approximately $42,190 and $41,905 for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 – COMMITMENTS
Employment Agreements
On February 5, 2008, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Stewart Wallach, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, whereby Mr. Wallach will be paid $225,000 per annum. As part of the agreement, Mr. Wallach will receive a minimum increase of 5% per year. For 2009, Mr. Wallach was paid $236,250, for 2010, Mr. Wallach was paid $175,412 and for 2011 was paid $180,000. An amount of $40,233 has been accrued and is included on the balance sheet as part of accounts payable and accrued expenses for deferred wages in 2011. The term of the contract begins February 5, 2008 and ends on February 5, 2011, but the term of the contract has been extended for a further two years
On February 5, 2008, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Gerry McClinton, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, whereby Mr. McClinton will be paid $150,000 per annum. As part of the agreement, Mr. McClinton will receive a minimum increase of 5% per year. For 2009, Mr. McClinton was paid $157,500 for 2010 Mr. McClinton was paid $113,546 and for 2011 was paid $146,250. An amount of $572 has been accrued and is included on the balance sheet as part of accounts payable and accrued expenses for deferred wages in 2011. The term of the contract begins February 5, 2008 and ends on February 5, 2011 but the term of the contract has been extended for a further two years.
On February 5, 2008, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Howard Ullman, the Chairman of Board of Directors of the Company, whereby Mr. Ullman will be paid $100,000 per annum. For 2010 Mr. Ullman was paid $73,444. The term of the contract began February 5, 2008 and ended on February 5, 2011 and was been extended until June 30, 2011. As of July 1st 2011 Mr. Ullman is no longer an employee of the Company.
NOTE 7 - STOCK TRANSACTIONS
Series “C” Preferred Stock
On July 9, 2009, the Company authorized and issued 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock in exchange for $700,000. The 1,000 shares of Series C Stock are convertible into 67,979,725 common shares. The par value of the Series C Preferred shares is $1.00.
Warrants
The Company has outstanding stock warrants that were issued in prior years to its officers and directors for a total of 5,975,000 shares of the Company's common stock. 1,975,000 of these warrants had an exercise price of $.05 and expired on November 11, 2011. The remaining 4,000,000 warrants expire July 20, 2014. The warrants have an exercise price of $.03.
The Company issued a stock warrant to each of two former officers of the Company in December 2003 for a total of 35,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Each of the stock warrants expires on July 20, 2014, and entitles each former officer to purchase 10,000 and 25,000 shares, respectively, of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $0.05.
During September and October 2007, the Company issued 31,823,529 shares of common stock for cash at $.017 per share, or $541,000 total as part of a Private Placement under Rule 506 of Regulation D. Along with the stock, each investor also received a warrant to purchase 30% of the shares purchased in the Private Placement. A total of 9,548,819 warrants were issued. The warrants are ten year warrants and have an exercise price of $.025 per share.
On July 11, 2008, the Company received a loan from a director of $250,000. As part of this note payable, the Company also issued a warrant to the loan holder to purchase 4,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.025 per share. At the date of issuance, the stock price was $.021 per share. The Company accounted for the debt and warrants using APB 14, whereby the proceeds of $250,000 were allocated between the debt and warrants. This resulted in the warrants being valued at $56,375 which was recorded as additional paid-in capital, and a discount on the note of $56,375 being recognized. The discount was amortized over the term of the note (6 months) to interest expense. At December 31, 2008, the discount had been fully amortized resulting in interest expense of $56,375 being recognized.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - STOCK TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Options
In 2005, the Company authorized the 2005 Equity Plan that made available 10,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance through awards of options, restricted stock, stock bonuses, stock appreciation rights and restricted stock units. On May 20, 2005 the Company granted non-qualified stock options under the company’s 2005 Equity Plan for a maximum of 250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for $0.02 per share. The options expire May 25, 2015 and may be exercised any time after May 25, 2005.
On May 1, 2007, the Company granted 4,000,000 stock options to five employees of the Company under the 2005 Plan. The options vest over two years. During 2008, 1,000,000 of these options were cancelled prior to vesting.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $10,869 and $25,131 related to these stock options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 4.64%
Expected term – 11 years
Expected volatility of stock – 131.13%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On April 23, 2007, the Company granted a ten-year non-qualified, non-statutory stock option for 102,400,000 “restricted” shares of the Company’s common stock to Stewart Wallach, the Company’s CEO, as incentive compensation. The exercise price of the options is $.029 per share, which was the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. Twenty percent of the options vested on the date of issuance, and twenty percent per year will vest on the anniversary date through April 23, 2011. On May 23, 2008, 74,666,667 of these options were cancelled. Compensation expense was recognized through the date of the cancellation of the options. On July 31st, 2009, 5,000,000 of the fully vested options and fully expensed options were amended and transferred to G. McClinton. Also on April 23, 2007, the Company granted a ten-year non-qualified, non-statutory stock option for 28,100,000 “restricted” shares of the Company’s common stock to Gerry McClinton, the Company’s COO and Secretary, as incentive compensation. The exercise price of the options is $.029 per share, which was the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. Twenty percent of the options vested on the date of issuance, and twenty percent per year will vest on the anniversary date through April 23, 2011. On May 1, 2008, 850,000 of these options were cancelled. On July 31st, 2009, 5,000,000 of S. Wallach fully vested and fully expensed options were amended and transferred to G. McClinton.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $156,558 and $156,557 related to these stock options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 4.66%
Expected term – 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 133.59%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - STOCK TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The Company has recognized compensation expense of $52,186 for the year ended December 31, 2011. As of December 31, 2011 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options after 2011.
On October 22, 2007, the Company granted 700,000 stock options to a business associate of the Company. The options vest over two years.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $6,648 and $7,978 related to these stock options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 4.42%
Expected term – 11 and 12 years
Expected volatility of stock – 134.33%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On January 10, 2008, the Company granted 1,000,000 stock options to an advisor of the Company. The options vest over one year.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $19,953 related to these options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 3.91%
Expected term – 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 133.83%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On February 5, 2008, the Company granted 3,650,000 stock options to four directors and one employee of the Company. The options vest over two years.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,603 and $59,619 related to these options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 1.93% to 3.61%
Expected term – 2 to 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 133.83%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - STOCK TRANSACTIONS (continued)
On May 1, 2008, the Company granted 850,000 stock options to an employee of the Company. The options vest over two years.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2,620 and $7,862 related to these options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 3.78%
Expected term – 11 years
Expected volatility of stock – 133.59%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
The Company recognized compensation expense of $2,620 in 2010 related to these stock options. As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On June 8, 2009, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company. The options vest over one year.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. For the years ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $33,837 related to these options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 1.42%
Expected term – 2 years
Expected volatility of stock – 500.5%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
As of December 31, 2010 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. As of June 8, 2011 these options had expired. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On April 23rd, 2010, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and 300,000 stock options to the Company Secretary. The options vest over one year.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. For the years ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized compensation expense of $27,000 related to these options. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 2.61%
Expected term – 5 to 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 500.5%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 100
For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized compensation expense of $12,000 related to these stock options. As of December 31, 2011 these options were fully vested and compensation expense fully recognized. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On July 1, 2011, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and 150,000 stock options to the Company Secretary. The options vest over one year.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 7 - STOCK TRANSACTIONS (continued)
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – 1.80 – 3.22%
Expected term – 5 to 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 500%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 150
For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized compensation expense of $ 16,500 related to these stock options. No further compensation expense will be recognized for these options.
On August 6, 2012, the Company granted 4,500,000 stock options to four directors of the Company and 150,000 stock options to the Company Secretary. The options vest over one year.
The Binomial Lattice (Suboptimal) option pricing model was used to calculate the fair value of the options granted. The following assumptions were used in the fair value calculations:
Risk free rate – .65 – 1.59%
Expected term – 5 to 10 years
Expected volatility of stock – 500%
Expected dividend yield – 0%
Suboptimal Exercise Behavior Multiple – 2.0
Number of Steps – 150
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recognized compensation expense of $ 10,500 related to these stock options. A further $31,500 of compensation expense will be recognized for these options through June 30, 2013.
The following table sets forth the Company’s stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and activity for the years then ended:
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69,733,333 | $ | 0.029 | 5.92 | $ | - | ||||||||||
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4,500,000 | 0.029 | - | - | ||||||||||||
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69,883,333 | $ | 0.029 | 5.26 | $ | - | ||||||||||
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74,533,333 | $ | 0.029 | 4.54 | $ | - | ||||||||||
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following table summarizes the information with respect to options granted, outstanding and exercisable under the 2005 plan:
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$ | .02 | 250,000 | 2.67 | $ | .020 | 250,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 54,983,333 | 4.58 | $ | .029 | 54,983,333 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 2,500,000 | 5.58 | $ | .029 | 2,500,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 700,000 | 6.58 | $ | .029 | 700,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 1,000,000 | 5.25 | $ | .029 | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 150,000 | 5.33 | $ | .029 | 150,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 850,000 | 6.67 | $ | .029 | 850,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 4,500,000 | 2.58 | $ | .029 | 4,500,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 300,000 | 7.58 | $ | .029 | 300,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 4,500,000 | 3.75 | $ | .029 | 4,500,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 150,000 | 8.75 | $ | .029 | 150,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 4,500,000 | 4.83 | $ | .029 | 4,500,000 | ||||||||||||
$ | .029 | 150,000 | 9.83 | $ | .029 | 150,000 |
NOTE 8 - INCOME TAXES
As of December 31, 2011, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward for income tax reporting purposes of approximately $3,900,000 that may be offset against future taxable income through 2031. Current tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited. No tax benefit has been reported in the financial statements, because the Company believes there is a 50% or greater chance the carry forwards will expire unused. Accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the loss carryforwards are offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
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$ | - | $ | - |
The provision for income taxes differ from the amount computed using the federal US statutory income tax rate as follows:
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$ | 121,000 | $ | (155,000 | ) | |||
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$ | - | $ | - |
The Company evaluates its valuation allowance requirements based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and cause a change in management’s judgment about the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation is reflected in current income.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The adoption of the provisions of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations. At January 1, 2008, the company had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits and no accrual for the payment of related interest.
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CAPSTONE COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly CHDT Corporation)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Interest costs related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as “Interest expense, net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Penalties, if any, would be recognized as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses”. The Company recognized $0 of interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits for the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. In many cases the company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by relevant tax authorities. With few exceptions, the company is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008. The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2011:
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NOTE 9 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The Company capitalized $20,620and $16,755 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively, related to packaging artwork and design costs. The Company recognized amortization expense of $14,050 and $22,027 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively, related to these assets. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the net amount of the intangible asset was $20,194 and $13,624 respectively.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General – Capstone Companies, Inc., a Florida corporation, (“CAPC,” “Company,” “we,” or “our”) is a public holding company with its Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, (“Common Stock”) quoted on the OTCQB system of The OTC Markets Group, Inc. and since July 6, 2012 under the trading symbol “CAPC.” Prior to July 6, 2012, the Common Stock was quoted on the Bulletin Board of the Over-the-Counter quotation system under the trading symbol “CHDO.OB” and the Company’s name was CHDT Corporation. The Company made a name change by amendment of its charter and changed the trading symbol of its Common Stock by application to FINRA. This discussion should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Available Information
The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to reports filed pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are filed with the SEC. Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available on the Company’s website at http://www.chdtcorp.com/Investor Relations when such reports are available on the SEC’s website. The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. The contents of these websites are not incorporated into this filing. Further, the Company’s references to the URLs for these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
Forward Looking Statements
Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, as well as historical information. The expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect or could change with changing circumstances. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors – many of those factors being beyond our control or ability to predict. Forward-looking statements include those that use forward-looking terminology, such as the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” and similar expressions, including when used in the negative. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable and achievable at the time made, these statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ significantly from anticipated business and financial results. The Company is a “penny stock” under Commission rules and the public stock market price for its Common Stock has been depressed for several consecutive fiscal quarters. The Company’s Common Stock lacks sufficient or active market maker and institutional investor support in the public market and this lack of support, coupled with several fiscal quarters of financial losses, means that any increase in the per share price of our Common Stock in the public market is usually eliminated by selling pressure from profit taking by investors. As of November 1, 2012, the Common Stock was trading at one cent on the Bid Investment in our Common Stock, which is highly risky and should only be considered by investors who can afford to lose their investment and do not require liquidity. Investors should consider risk factors in this Report and other SEC filings of the Company.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by the above and all other applicable factors. We undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, except as required by law, whether to reflect events or circumstances after the date initially filed or published, to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.
Introduction.
The following discussion and analysis provides an introduction to our company, its strategy and customers and summarizes the significant factors affecting: (i) our consolidated results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with the same period in 2011 and (ii) final liquidity and capital resources.
We are a public holding Company organized under the laws of the State of Florida and are a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty power failure lighting solutions and innovator of consumer products for the North American and Latin American retail markets. We develop, manufacture and sell a broad range of stylish, innovative and easy to use consumer products including portable booklights, specialty booklights, multi-task lights, e reader lights, multi-function LED power failure lights and night lights, wireless motion sensor lights and desk lamps that are designed to make today’s lifestyles simpler and safer. Our products are sold under our wholly-owned subsidiary Capstone Industries Inc. brand name as well as being private labeled for our retailer customers. Capstone Companies, Inc. seeks to deliver strong, consistent business results and superior shareholder returns by providing consumers on a global basis with products that make their lives simpler and safer.
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We oversee the manufacturing of our products, which are all made in China by contract OEM manufacturers, through our three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: (a) Capstone Industries, Inc., a Florida corporation organized in 1997 and acquired on September 13, 2006 (“Capstone”); (b) Capstone Lighting Technologies, a Florida limited liability Company (“CLTL”). CLTL has no significant business operations at this time; and (c) Capstone International (Hong Kong), Ltd., a company organized in 2012 that will support the development of innovative products, provide quality control and logistics support to our factory partners and sell products Internationally from Hong Kong.
Strategy
Our growth strategy is to develop and maintain positions of innovative and technical leadership by continually introducing new ideas and concepts to our consumer product categories while maintaining low competitive prices. We plan to leverage our product successes and continually expanding channels as our brands continue to gain traction at retail levels by merchandisers, buyers and consumers. This brand recognition and expanded product placement is expected to continue to increase annual sales growth. We also plan to selectively acquire business with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership position and strategic direction.
We have extensive experience with introducing new products into retail market channels and believe that provides us a competitive edge. Typically, we seek to find niche product opportunities that may be overlooked or underexploited by competitors, and believe that we can win a profitable niche of the market share. We believe these opportunities exist with innovative, aesthetically-pleasing products that include the following characteristics:
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Based on operating experience, we believe that it can be more economical and efficient to develop and manufacture certain products in China and have them shipped to the United States rather than to have such products produced in North America. While this resource is available to and used by large numbers of U.S. companies, including our competitors, we believe this Chinese manufacturing resource gives us the level of production cost and quality that allows us to be competitive with larger competitors in the United States. In Hong Kong, we also have personnel experienced in Engineering and Design, Product Development, International Logistics and Quality Control, who work with our OEM Chinese factories to develop and prototype new product concepts and to ensure products meet Consumer Product Regulations and rigorous Quality Control standards. All products are tested by certified testing laboratories, before and during production by company personnel and certified testing laboratories. This team also provides extensive, product development, quality control and logistics support to our factory partners to ensure on time shipments. The Company plans to expand its staff in Hong Kong and the Company’s relative presence in 2012 as product line extensions and increased number of factories utilized become factors.
Products and Customers
We are an innovative company in the design and development of a variety of lighting and other products that consumers would typically buy for functional purposes that we design for expanded use as well as improved aesthetics. Our current largest selling product group is the Eco-i-Lite power failure light and nightlight program, which accounted for 57.7%, of our revenue in 2011, 63.8%, of our revenue in 2010, and 61.05% and, of our revenue in 2009. Our other products include Decorative Power Failure Lights, Light Ringers® Lamps, Pathway Lights® book and multi-task lights, Battery Powered Wireless Motion Sensor Lights and eBook-Lite, e reader lights. We also plan to expand our product line into other growing lighting and security segments specific to different region and market demands.
Since inception, we have focused on establishing and growing relationships with numerous leading international, national and regional retailers including but not limited to: Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, BJ’s Warehouse, Barnes & Noble, Brookstone, Meijer Stores, Office Depot, Fred Meyer-Kroger Stores, The Container Store, True Value, and Home Depot. These distribution channels may sell our products through the internet as well as through retail storefronts and catalogs/mail order.
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Our experience in management, operations, and the import business has enabled us to develop the scale, manufacturing efficiencies and design expertise that serves as the foundation for us to aggressively pursue niche product opportunities in the largest consumer markets and growing international market opportunities. While we have traditionally generated the majority of our sales in the domestic market, urbanization, rising family incomes and increased living standards have spurred demand for small consumer appliances internationally. In order to capture this market opportunity, we introduced the Capstone Industries brand of power failure lights to Central and South American markets through our master distributor Avtek. Due to the rate of natural and man-made occurrences resulting in loss of electricity worldwide, we are optimistic about the potential growth rate in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for our power failure lighting; (assuming sufficient marketing support and subject to the response of competitors and key markets).
We believe Capstone Companies, Inc is positioned to become a leading manufacturer in the rapidly growing home emergency lighting and security lighting niche sector and will continue to be a potential leader of power-failure lighting solutions for consumers in our niche industry segment. Despite the global recession in 2008, 2009 and 2010, we believe that we were able to maintain our revenue growth because of our ability to deliver products on time, the quality reputation of our products, our business relationships with our retailers and our aggressive expansion in the North American and Latin American markets. Achieving the goals stated in this paragraph will depend on a number of factors, including consumer acceptable or rejection of our products in key markets, general economic conditions (since our products are discretionary expenditure items), availability of affordable funding or financing, improvement in the market price of our Common Stock and other factors set forth in our Exchange Act filings.
Sales and Marketing
Capstones Industries’ products are marketed primarily through a direct independent sales force, distributors and wholesalers. The sales force markets our products through numerous retail locations worldwide, including mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, food, drug and convenience stores, department stores and hardware centers. We actively promote our products to retailers and distributors at North American trade shows, but rely on the retail sales channels to advertise our products directly to the end consumer. Domestically and internationally, the sales teams market our full portfolio of product offerings. All sales activities at major account levels involve direct company executive staff participation.
During the first half of 2012, we expanded our approach on how we deliver product to our customers by implementing a domestic distribution program which includes warehousing inventory for expected customer requirements that we can deliver on demand for shelf stocking in their stores. The change was made to expand distribution to such noted retailers as Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and Office Depot for non promotional periods, enabling retailers to stock our products daily and replenish based on the rates of sales. The first retailers to endorse this formal domestic program add an estimated 4,800 increase in stores across the country that will have our products available for their retail customers. The revenue of these increased outlets will be recognized over the course of 2012 and 2013 as consumers become aware that the products are available on retailers’ shelves. Historically, we only sold large, bulk shipment promotional program lots that were shipped directly from our operations in China. This approach was not conducive to our customers’ regular shelf stocking to meet pull-through retail customer demand, but suited well for event driven promotional programs. Having developed a strong response from the retail customer through these promotional campaigns, our customers wanted to have a regular on demand supply of product for regular shelf stocking. The Company anticipates this domestic program to be incremental to its existing direct import programs and moreover it has opened the doors to retailers including Home Depot and Wal-Mart. This will require greater working capital requirements which we anticipate will be available from existing sources.
As a result of the change in our model to address regular stocking, we expect our revenue stream will become steadier throughout quarters and less erratic than it has been historically. Therefore, during 2012 there will be periods when the comparatives will be unusual during the transition and as we build scale, but should help to normalize the business by minimizing the spikes in activity associated with the majority of the Company's historic business being promotional or seasonal. The large backlog that is traditionally evident in the Company for its direct import orders we expect to be reduced as the business for the domestic distribution program is more evenly spread over the course of the year and orders are generated based on point of sale activity, not in anticipation of promotions.
Working Capital Requirements
As noted above, during the quarter the Company transitioned from a primarily direct import business model to a domestic distribution program. The Company's previous business model (primarily direct import) was intended to serve very large promotional programs as retailers elected to have them. Because parts and components for our products can be quickly developed by our contract manufacturers, we could supply very large shipments for the advance orders for the promotional programs which eliminated the need to carry large amounts of inventory. Our direct import program business model, resulted in large infrequent orders, and the Company could have at any point in time within a reporting period a large amount of work in process inventory or finished goods on hand as we completed the order for shipment. Under the domestic distribution model, we expect smaller, frequent orders as we meet shelving demand of our customers based on the rate of sales requiring higher levels of inventory to meet the expected increase in regular demand.
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Competitive Conditions
The consumer products and small electronics businesses are highly competitive, both in the United States and on a global basis, as large manufacturers with global operations compete for consumer acceptance and, increasingly, limited retail shelf space. Competition is based upon brand perceptions, product performance, customer service and price. Social media has a growing impact on consumer response to products and brands.
Our principal lighting competitors in the U.S. are General Electric (Jasco), Energizer, Sylvania, Zelco and Lightwedge, LLC. We believe private-label sales by large retailers has some impact on the market in some parts of the world as many national retailers such as Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco offer lighting as part of their private branded product lines.
With trends and technology continually changing, Capstone will continue to develop and introduce new products and color options at competitive pricing. Success in the markets we serve depends upon product innovation, pricing, retailer support, responsiveness and cost management. We continue to invest in developing the technologies and design critical to competing in our markets.
Raw Materials
The principal raw materials used by us are sourced in China, as we manufacture our products exclusively through contract manufacturers in the region. Although prices of materials have fluctuated over time, Capstone believes that adequate supplies of raw materials required for its operations are available at the present time. Capstone, of course, cannot predict the future availability or prices of such materials. These raw materials are generally available from a number of different sources, and the prices of those raw materials are susceptible to currency fluctuations and price fluctuations due to transportation, government regulations, price controls, economic climate, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the past, Capstone has not experienced any significant interruption in availability of raw materials. We believe we have extensive experience in manufacturing and have taken positions to assure supply and to protect margins on anticipated sales volume.
Prior History:
Prior to the acquisition of Capstone Industries, we experienced a high turnover in management and business lines. We have sought to avoid the problems of the past and recruited an experienced management and sales team for the stated purpose to develop and expand our consumer products business. We believe that this investment in corporate infrastructure was necessary to lay the foundation for any hope of future success and effective business and product development. While we are not certain our current strategy and business lines will produce sustained future profitability or any growth, we believe that the current strategy and business line is the best approach for our current management team and available resources and, in our opinion, the most likely path to any hope of sustained future profitability or any growth. 2011 has proven to be our best performing year since 2007 and is our first profitable year. Our board of directors continues to review alternate business strategies, which may include sale of an existing business line, acquisition of new product lines, and merger and/or acquisition transaction with other companies. While no board decision has been made on any of these corporate transactions or actions, our board continues to periodically evaluate and consider such options.
Acquisition of Capstone: on September 15, 2006, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Capstone and Stewart Wallach, the sole shareholder, a director and a senior executive officer of Capstone. Under the Stock Purchase Agreement, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Capstone Common Stock in exchange for $750,000 in cash (funded by a credit line provided by certain directors of Capstone Companies, formerly (CHDT) and $1.25 million in Series B Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share, which Series B Stock is convertible into 15.625 million “restricted” shares of our Common Stock, $0.0001 par value (“Common Stock”). On July 9, 2009, the outstanding Series B Preferred Shares were converted to Series B-1 Preferred Shares. The series B-1 shares were convertible into common stock; at a rate of 66.66 of common shares for each share of series “B-1” On December 17, 2009.
CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had total net sales of approximately $4,663,300 and $4,632,000 respectively, an increase of $31,300 or .007% from the same quarter last year. For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had total net sales of approximately $5,850,900 and $8,149,200 respectively, a reduction of $2,298,300 or 28.2% lower than last year. In the third quarter ending September 30, 2012, we started to ship our main promotional programs and sales increased slightly over the same period last year. We have also large inventories in stock to support increased domestic business for the fourth quarter holiday season.
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, gross profit was approximately $1,031,000 and $1,052,900 respectively, a reduction of $21,900 or 2.1% as compared to the same quarter in 2011. As a percentage of net sales for the three months gross profit was 22.1% compared to 22.7 % for the same period 2011.
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For the 9 months ended September 30th, 2012 and 2011, gross profit was $1,326,000 and $1,953,400 respectively, a reduction of $627,400 or 32.1% from the same period last year. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the nine months was 22.6 % compared to 24.0 % for the same period 2011.
The Gross profit reduction for the 9 months as compared with the same period last year was mainly the result of reduced shipments in the first half of the year, which the domestic program has not yet recaptured due to the in store implementation delays experienced in the second quarter.
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had net income from continuing operations of approximately $337,300 as compared with net income in the same period last year of $533,800. That is a reduced net income of $196,500 as compared to the third quarter 2011 results.
For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $371,500 compared with a net income in the same period last year of $548,500. This is a net income reduction of $920,000 compared with the same period last year.
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, costs of sales were approximately $3,632,200 and $ 3,579,000 respectively. This represents 77.9 % and 77.3% respectively of total net revenue.
For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, costs of sales were approximately $4,524,900 and $6,195,700 respectively. This represents 77.3 % and 76 % respectively of total net revenue, which represents an increase of 1.3% over the same quarter last year.
Operating expenses.
For the 3 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, operating expenses were approximately $600,300 and $431,200 respectively an increase of $169,100 or 39.2 % over last year.
For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, operating expenses were approximately $1,515,000 and $1,162,500 respectively, an increase of $352,500 or 30.3 % over the same period last year.
During the third quarter expenses increased in various categories as we continued to invest for future growth in Sales Marketing, new Product Design and development. The following summarizes the major expense increases incurred during the period.
Sales and Marketing for the 3 months ended September 30th, 2012 and 2011 were $97,300 and $44,400 respectively, an increase of $52,900 or 119%. For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 expenses were $217,000 and $117,000 respectively, an increase of $100,000 over last year. We expanded our marketing efforts with increased product advertising, marketing allowances, trade shows, increased material handling and warehousing expense related to the domestic order program.
Professional fees for the 3 months ended September 30th, 2012 and 2011 were $74,000 and $22,000 respectively, an increase of $52,000 or 236%. For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 professional fees were $174,800 and $66,300 respectively, an increase of $108,500 or 163.7% over last year. We have increased our expenditures in services relating to new product design, patent filing, and product branding. We also added the expense of a Managing Director in our Hong Kong operation, who will concentrate in expanding International sales.
Product development for the 3 months ended September 30th, 2012 and 2011 were $100,200 and $57,700 respectively, an increase of $42,500 or 73.6%. For the 9 months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 product development expenses were $192,100 and $140,400 respectively, an increase of $51,700 or 36.9% over last year. Expenses increased in quality control, new product sample development and product engineering services relating to product development.
The expense increase in these 3 categories equates to $260,200 or 73.9% of the total operating expense increase for the nine months ending September 30, 2012.
For the 3 month ending September 30, 2012 and 2011 interest expenses were approximately $93,500 and $87,800 respectively, an increase of $5,700 or 6.5 %.
For the 9 months ending September 30, 2012 and 2011 interest expenses were approximately $182,400 and $242,300 respectively, a reduction of $59,900 or 24.7%.
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For the nine months, the reduction in interest expense as compared with 2011 was the result of a lower volume of loans required to fund the purchase of product overseas during the period, because of the lower sales volume, however that reduction has been partially offset as we also incurred the added expense of funding larger domestic inventories, to support the new domestic program.
SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
Operating profit, as presented below, is sales less cost of sales and other operating expenses excluding interest expense, and other non-operating revenue and expenses. Cost of sales and operating expenses are directly attributable to the respective segment.
Sales
(In thousands, except percentages)
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9 Months ended
September 30, 2012
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9 Months ended
September 30, 2011
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9 Months ended
September 30, 2010
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Sales
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$
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5,851
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$
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8,149
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$
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3,969
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Operating Profit(Loss)
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(189)
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791
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(512)
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Operating Margin
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(.03)%
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9.7%
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(12.9)%
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It is our intention to continue investing in capabilities and technologies as needed that allows us to execute our strategy to increase sales and production volume in all markets that we serve. The rate of spending on these activities, however, will continue to be driven by market opportunities.
With the current retail interest in our product offerings, expansion of distribution channels through the domestic purchase program and the launch of exciting new products this year, the Company expects its sales volumes to continue to grow and produce revenue in the range of $15 million to $20 million within the next one to two fiscal years, subject to economic conditions not deteriorating. The company anticipates this growth potential as a result from the increased retail distribution achieved in 2012 and the positive response that the buying community has expressed toward the new product categories launched at the International Home and Housewares Show in March 2012 and the National Hardware Show in May of 2012. We are also attending for the first time the International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show in November 2012 as we launch our products into another Distribution Channel.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have material off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material future effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Contractual Obligations
The following table represents contractual obligations as of September 30, 2012:
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Payments Due by Period*
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Total
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2012
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2013
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2014
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After 2014
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(In thousands)
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
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$
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763
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$
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763
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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|||||||||
Short-Term Debt
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5,538
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2,555
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2,983
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-
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-
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|||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt
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0
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0
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0
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-
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-
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||||||||||||||
Operating Leases
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55
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55
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Other Long-Term Liabilities
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Total Contractual Obligations
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$
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6,356
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$
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3,373
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$
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2.983
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$
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-
|
$
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-
|
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Notes to Contractual Obligations Table
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses — Includes purchase obligations comprised of the Company’s commitments for products that purchased to fulfill customer orders and for warehouse goods and other services in the normal course of business. The purchase obligation for products reflects the Companies to pay for finished product that has been delivered and title has transferred to the Company.
Note Payable and Long-Term Debt — See Notes 3 and 4 in the Financial Statements in this report.
Operating Leases — Operating lease obligations are primarily related to facility leases for our operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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9 Months
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9 Months
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September 30, 2012
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September 30, 2011
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September 30, 2010
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(In thousands)
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|
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Net cash provided (used) by:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Activities
|
|
$
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(3,427
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)
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|
$
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(1,031
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)
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|
$
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(471
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)
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Investing Activities
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|
|
(98
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)
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|
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(46
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)
|
|
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(20
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)
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Financing Activities
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|
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3,438
|
|
|
|
1,028
|
|
|
431
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|
Our limited borrowing capacity and our cash flow from operations provide us with the financial resources needed to run our operations and reinvest in our business.
Operating Activities
Cash used from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $(3,427,000) in 2012 compared with approximately $(1,031,000) in the prior year. The net increase of cash used of $(2,396,000) as compared with the same period last year was mainly the result of a $785,000 increase in the inventory levels in the USA to support the Company’s new domestic sales business model and $371,450 used to fund the year to date loss. Our cash flow from operations is primarily dependent on our net income adjusted for non-cash expenses and the timing of collections of receivables, level of inventory and payments to suppliers. Sales are influenced significantly by the build rates of products, which are subject to general economic conditions. Our sales are also impacted by our ability to obtain new orders. Over time, sales will also be impacted by our success in executing our strategy to increase productivity volume.
Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $98,000 and $46,000 respectively. Cash used in investing activities is primarily for capital expenditures to expand design and production capacity. Our expectation for 2012 is that we will invest up to $250,000. Future capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including expansion of existing product lines and introduction of new products. Management believes that our cash flow from operations and current borrowing sources will provide for these necessary capital expenditures.
Financing Activities
Our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity is highly dependent upon achieving expected operating results. Failure to achieve expected operating results could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, our ability to obtain financing and our operations in the future. As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants pursuant to existing credit facilities. The Company’s cash needs for working capital, debt service and capital equipment during 2012 are expected to be met by cash flows from operations and cash balances, the existing bank loan facility and if necessary additional notes payable funding from established sources. In order to further facilitate Company growth and investment in new product development and inventories, on April 1st. 2012, the Company obtained a Working Capital Revolving Line of Credit for up to $1,000,000 from Postal Capital Funding, LLC owned by Jeffrey Postal and James McClinton who are a director and director and senior officer of the Company.
Directors & Officers Insurance: We currently operate with directors’ and officers’ insurance and we believe our coverage is adequate to cover likely liabilities under such a policy.
Impact of Inflation: Our major expenses have been the cost of selling and marketing product lines to customers in North America. That effort involves mostly sales staff traveling to make direct marketing and sales pitches to customers and potential customers trade shows around North America and visiting China to maintain and seek to expand distribution and manufacturing relationships and channels. As a result of world economic conditions and the current price of world oil and resulting increased material costs, there are now pressures from Chinese Manufacturers to increase costs. We generally have been able to reduce cost increases by strong negotiating, volume purchases or re-engineering products, but may have to increase the price of our products in fiscal year 2012 in response to such inflationary pressures. Since we operate in industries where the consumer tends to be price sensitive, any such increase in the prices of our products may adversely impact our sales and financial results in fiscal year 2012.
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Country Risks- Changes in foreign, cultural, political and financial market conditions could impair Capstones international manufacturing operations and financial performance.
Capstone’s manufacturing is currently conducted in China. Consequently, Capstone is subject to a number of significant risks associated with manufacturing business in China, including:
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the possibility of expropriation, confiscatory taxation or price controls;
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·
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adverse changes in local investment or exchange control regulations;
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·
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political or economic instability, government nationalization of business or industries, government corruption, and civil unrest;
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·
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legal and regulatory constraints;
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·
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tariffs and other trade barriers; and
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·
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difficulty in enforcing contractual and intellectual property rights.
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Currency- Currency fluctuations may significantly increase Capstone’s expenses and affect the results of operations, especially where the currency is subject to intense political and other outside pressure.
All of Capstone’s sales in the first nine months ending September 30, 2012 and in fiscal 2011 were transacted in U.S. dollars, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies can negatively impact our operating profits, through higher unit costs. However, as the company volumes continue to increase the leveraged buying power has enabled the Company to minimize the impact on costs. The recent economic crises revealed that exchange rates can be highly volatile. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect the relative prices at which Capstone and our competitors sell products in the same market. There can be no assurance that the U.S. dollar foreign exchange rates will be stable in the future or that fluctuations in such rates will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Interest Rate Risk- We do not have significant interest rate risk during the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012.
Credit Risk- We have not experienced significant credit risk, as most of our customers are long-term customers with superior payment records. Our managers monitor our receivables regularly and our Direct Import Programs are shipped to only the most financially stable customers or advance payments before shipment are required for those accounts less financially secured.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-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 reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and we necessarily are required to apply our judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures.
Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2012 and concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act and as of September 30, 2012, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Commission regulations and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
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Item 4(T). Controls and Procedures.
Changes in internal controls. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
The certifications of our chief executive officer and chief financial officers attached as Exhibits 31.1 and to this Report include information concerning our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Such certifications should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Item 4, including the information incorporated by reference to our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by such certifications.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are not a party to any material pending or threatened legal proceedings and, to the best our knowledge, no such action by or against us has been threatened. From time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur in such routine lawsuits, we believe that the final disposition of such routine lawsuits will not have material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or status as a going concern.
Other Legal Matters. To the best of our knowledge, none of our directors, officers or owners of record of more than five percent (5%) of the securities of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer or security holder is a party adverse to us or has a material interest adverse to us in reference to pending litigation.
In addition to risk factors set forth herein and in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, and other SEC filings, the following risk factors should be considered in any evaluation of the Company.
Investment in new business strategies and marketing and sales strategies could present risks not originally contemplated. The Company has invested, and in the future may invest, in new business strategies or marketing and sales strategies. Such endeavors may involve significant risks and uncertainties, including insufficient revenue to offset liabilities assumed and expenses associated with the strategy, inadequate return of capital, and unidentified issues not discovered in the Company’s evaluation. These new strategies may be inherently risky and may not be successful.
Company relies on equity or debt funding from members of management or outside investors from time to time to meet working capital needs. Company receives equity or debt funding from time to time from members of management or outside investors to fund working capital needs. Such funding may not always be available or adequate to meet such essential needs
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There were no unregistered issuances of Company securities in the quarter ending September 30, 2012.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
As of September 30, 2012, there have been no submissions of Matters to vote at a regular or special shareholders meeting. The following are the proposals were approved by written consents on May 30, 2012:
1.
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To elect the following six nominees (all incumbents) to the Company’s Board of Directors: Stewart Wallach, James McClinton, Laurie Holtz, Jeffrey Postal, Larry Sloven and Jeffrey Guzy
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2.
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To ratify the appointment of Robison Hill & Associates as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2012; and
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3.
|
To amend the Articles of Incorporation to change the Company’s name from “CHDT Corporation” to “Capstone Companies, Inc.”
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As of the record date of April 25, 2012, the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote or tender written consents were 649,510,532. The tendered written consents tendered in favor of all of the above three proposals totaled 328,099,361 shares of Common Stock or 50.5% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote or tender written consents. A simple majority vote was required to approve the amendment of the Company Articles of Incorporation, ratify auditors and to elect each director nominee. The written consents tally for the election of directors was as follows:
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Director Nominee
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FOR
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AGAINST
|
WITHHELD
|
|
1.
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Stewart Wallach
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328,099,361
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0
|
0
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2.
|
James McClinton
|
328,099,361
|
0
|
0
|
3.
|
Jeffrey Postal
|
328,099,361
|
0
|
0
|
4.
|
Jeffrey Guzy
|
328,099,361
|
0
|
0
|
5.
|
Laurie Holtz
|
328,099,361
|
0
|
0
|
6.
|
Larry Sloven
|
328,099,361
|
0
|
0
|
The new directors will hold office until the 2013 election of directors and the assumption of office by the director nominees elected in 2013
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
EXHIBIT #
|
DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
|
3.1
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation, dated June 6, 2012^
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31.1
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Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Stewart Wallach, Chief Executive Officer^
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31.2
|
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Gerry McClinton, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer^
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32.1
|
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Stewart Wallach, Chief Executive Officer. ^
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32.2
|
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Gerry McClinton, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer^
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^ Filed herein.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Capstone Companies, Inc. formerly (CHDT Corporation) has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Broward County, Florida on this 14th day of November, 2012.
Capstone Companies, Inc.
Dated: November 14, 2012
/s/Stewart Wallach
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Stewart Wallach
|
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
Principal Executive Officer
|
||
/s/Gerry McClinton
|
||
Gerry McClinton
|
Chief Financial Officer and
|
|
Principal Operations Executive
|
Chief Operating Officer
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