Celsius Holdings, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM
10-Q
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
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CELSIUS HOLDINGS,
INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA
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333-129847
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20-2745790
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS
Employer Identification No.)
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140 NE 4th Avenue, Suite C
Delray
Beach, FL 33483
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(561)
276-2239
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
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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 Securities Exchange Act of
1934). Yes ¨ No x
Number of
shares of common stock outstanding as of October 22, 2009 was
152,865,325.
CELSIUS
HOLDINGS, INC.
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PART I.
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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September
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December
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2009
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2008
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(unaudited)
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current
assets:
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ | 647,598 | $ | 1,040,633 | ||||
Accounts
receivable, net
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627,450 | 192,779 | ||||||
Inventories,
net
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1,526,880 | 505,009 | ||||||
Other
current assets
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240,088 | 12,155 | ||||||
Total
current assets
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3,042,016 | 1,750,576 | ||||||
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Property,
fixtures and equipment, net
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190,819 | 183,353 | ||||||
Note
receivable
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- | 250,000 | ||||||
Other
long-term assets
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18,840 | 18,840 | ||||||
Total
Assets
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$ | 3,251,675 | $ | 2,202,769 | ||||
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
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Current
liabilities:
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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$ | 1,354,993 | $ | 612,044 | ||||
Loans
payable
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15,000 | 95,000 | ||||||
Short
term portion of other liabilities
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22,413 | 26,493 | ||||||
Due
to related parties, short-term portion
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1,580,000 | 120,000 | ||||||
Total
current liabilities
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2,972,406 | 853,537 | ||||||
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Convertible
note payable, net of debt discount
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242,539 | 562,570 | ||||||
Convertible
note payable, net of debt
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discount,
related parties
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2,172,742 | - | ||||||
Due
to related parties, long-term
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125,349 | 700,413 | ||||||
Other
liabilities
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60,148 | 75,022 | ||||||
Total
Liabilities
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5,573,184 | 2,191,542 | ||||||
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Stockholders’
(Deficit) Equity:
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Preferred
stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares
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authorized,
6,092 shares and 4,000 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively
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Common
stock, $0.001 par value: 1,000,000,000 shares
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authorized,
153 million and 149 million shares issued and outstanding,
respectively
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152,615 | 148,789 | ||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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14,244,067 | 11,244,802 | ||||||
Accumulated
deficit
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(16,718,197 | ) | (11,382,368 | ) | ||||
Total
Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
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(2,321,509 | ) | 11,227 | |||||
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
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$ | 3,251,675 | $ | 2,202,769 | ||||
1 Derived from
audited financial statements.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(unaudited)
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For
the Three Months
Ended
September 30,
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For
the Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
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2009
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2008
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2009
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2008
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Net
revenue
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$ | 1,343,002 | $ | 435,484 | $ | 3,480,475 | $ | 1,968,975 | ||||||||
Cost
of revenue
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766,553 | 456,293 | 1,987,389 | 1,386,509 | ||||||||||||
Gross
profit
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576,449 | (20,809 | ) | 1,493,086 | 582,466 | |||||||||||
Selling
and marketing expenses
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2,620,103 | 1,356,642 | 5,295,383 | 2,909,993 | ||||||||||||
General
and administrative expenses
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624,007 | 434,182 | 1,427,747 | 1,322,579 | ||||||||||||
Loss
from operations
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(2,667,661 | ) | (1,811,633 | ) | (5,230,044 | ) | (3,650,106 | ) | ||||||||
Other
expense:
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Interest
expense, related party
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31,383 | 5,085 | 44,864 | 6,923 | ||||||||||||
Other
interest expense, net
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18,861 | 27,507 | 60,921 | 285,459 | ||||||||||||
Total
other expense
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50,244 | 32,592 | 105,785 | 292,382 | ||||||||||||
Net
loss
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$ | (2,717,905 | ) | $ | (1,844,225 | ) | $ | (5,335,829 | ) | $ | (3,942,488 | ) | ||||
Basic
and diluted:
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Weighted
average shares outstanding
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150,842,575 | 136,388,430 | 149,774,074 | 122,626,170 | ||||||||||||
Loss
per share
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$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) |
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements
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Celsius Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
For
the Nine
Months
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For
the Nine
Months
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Ended
September
30,
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Ended
September
30,
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2009
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2008
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
loss
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$ | (5,335,829 | ) | $ | (3,942,488 | ) | ||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash
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used
in operating activities:
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Depreciation
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40,035 | 20,000 | ||||||
Loss
on disposal of assets
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- | 804 | ||||||
Adjustment
to allowance for doubtful accounts
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(31,800 | ) | 41,721 | |||||
Adjustment
to reserve for inventory obsolescence
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(158,297 | ) | 140,456 | |||||
Issuance
of stock options
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346,826 | 165,140 | ||||||
Amortization
of debt discount
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42,523 | 199,581 | ||||||
Issuance
of shares as compensation
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30,125 | 125,450 | ||||||
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts
receivable
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(402,871 | ) | (2,864 | ) | ||||
Inventories
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(863,574 | ) | (303,474 | ) | ||||
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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(227,933 | ) | 3,993 | |||||
Deposit
from customer
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- | (400,000 | ) | |||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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742,949 | 133,231 | ||||||
Net
cash used in operating activities
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(5,817,846 | ) | (3,818,450 | ) | ||||
Cash
flows from investing activities:
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Purchases
of property, fixtures and equipment
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(47,501 | ) | (135,165 | ) | ||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
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(47,501 | ) | (135,165 | ) | ||||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
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Proceeds
from sale of common stock
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and
exercise of stock options
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74,142 | 799,312 | ||||||
Proceeds
from sale of preferred stock
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2,000,000 | 1,500,000 | ||||||
Proceeds
from convertible notes
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2,000,000 | 990,900 | ||||||
Proceeds
from note payable, related party
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1,550,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Proceeds
from loans payable
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- | 80,162 | ||||||
Repayment
of loans payable
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(98,954 | ) | (325,870 | ) | ||||
Repayment
of debt to related parties
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(52,876 | ) | (54,004 | ) | ||||
Net
cash provided by financing activities
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5,472,312 | 3,990,500 | ||||||
Decrease
in cash
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(393,035 | ) | 36,885 | |||||
Cash,
beginning of period
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1,040,633 | 257,482 | ||||||
Cash,
end of period
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$ | 647,598 | $ | 294,367 | ||||
Supplemental
disclosures of cash flow information:
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Cash
paid during the year for interest
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$ | 79,600 | $ | 154,846 | ||||
Cash
paid during the year for taxes
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Non-Cash
Investing and Financing Activities:
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Issuance
of shares for note payable
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$ | 105,000 | $ | 1,696,555 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
1.
ORGANIZATION
AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Celsius
Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Vector Ventures Corp.) (the “Company”) was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 26, 2005. The Company was formed
to engage in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource
properties. On December 26, 2006 the Company amended its Articles of
Incorporation to change its name from Vector Ventures Corp. to Celsius Holdings,
Inc., as well as to increase the authorized shares to 350 million, $0.001 par
value common shares and 50 million, $0.001 par value preferred shares. At the
annual shareholders’ meeting in June 2009, the number of authorized common
shares was increased to 1 billion shares.
Celsius
Holdings, Inc. operates in United States through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,
Celsius Inc., which acquired the operating business of Elite FX, Inc. (“Elite”)
through a reverse merger on January 26, 2007, and Celsius Netshipments, Inc.
Celsius, Inc. was incorporated in Nevada on January 18, 2007, and merged with
Elite FX, Inc. (“Elite”) on January 26, 2007 (the “Merger”), which was
incorporated in Florida on April 22, 2004. Celsius, Inc. is in the business of
developing and marketing healthier beverages in the functional beverage category
of the beverage industry. Celsius was Elite’s first commercially available
product. Celsius is a beverage that burns calories. Celsius is currently
available in five sparkling flavors: cola, ginger ale, lemon/lime, orange and
wild berry, and two non-carbonated green teas: peach/mango and raspberry/acai.
Celsius is also available in its On-the-go packets. Celsius Netshipments, Inc.,
incorporated in Florida on March 29, 2007, distributes the Celsius beverage via
the internet.
Prior to
January 26, 2007, the Company was in the exploration stage with its activities
limited to capital formation, organization, development of its business plan and
acquisition of mining claims. On January 24, 2007, the Company entered into a
merger agreement and plan of reorganization with Celsius, Inc., a Nevada
corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Sub”), Elite FX, Inc.,
a Florida corporation (“Elite”), and Steve Haley, the “Indemnifying Officer” and
“Securityholder Agent” of Elite, (the “Merger Agreement”). Under the terms of
the Merger Agreement Elite was merged into Sub and became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company on January 26, 2007 (the “Merger”).
Under the
terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company issued
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70,912,246
shares of its common stock to the stockholders of Elite, including
1,337,246 shares of common stock issued as compensation, as full
consideration for the shares of
Elite;
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warrants
to Investa Capital Partners Inc. to purchase 3,557,812 shares of common
stock of the Company for $500,000, the warrants were exercised in February
2007;
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1,391,500
shares of its common stock as partial consideration of termination of a
consulting agreement and assignment of certain trademark rights to the
name “Celsius”
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options
to purchase 10,647,025 shares of common stock of the Company in
substitution for the options currently outstanding in
Elite;
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1,300,000
shares of its common stock concurrent with the Merger in a private
placement to non-US resident investors for aggregate consideration of
US$650,000 which included the conversion of a $250,000 loan to the
Company.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Celsius
Holdings, Inc’s majority stockholder, Mr. Kristian Kostovski, cancelled
7,200,000 shares of common stock of the Company held by him shortly after the
close of the Merger Agreement.
For
financial accounting purposes, the Merger was treated as a recapitalization of
Celsius Holdings, Inc with the former stockholders of Celsius Holdings, Inc
retaining approximately 24.6% of the outstanding stock. This
transaction has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition and accordingly the
transaction has been treated as a recapitalization of Elite, with
Elite as the accounting acquirer. The historical financial statements are a
continuation of the financial statements of the accounting acquirer, and any
difference of the capital structure of the merged entity as compared to the
accounting acquirer’s historical capital structure is due to the
recapitalization of the acquired entity.
After the
merger with Elite FX the Company changed its business to become a manufacturer
of beverages. The calorie burning beverage Celsius® is
the first brand of the Company.
2.
BASIS
OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been
prepared by us, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, (the “SEC”). Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
(“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.
In the opinion of management, the interim consolidated financial statements
reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments)
necessary for a fair presentation of the statement of the results for the
interim periods presented.
In
June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105, FASB Accounting Standards
Codification (“ASC 105”). The statement confirmed that the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (the “Codification”) is the single official source of
authoritative GAAP (other than guidance issued by the SEC), superseding existing
FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Emerging Issues Task
Force, and related literature. The Codification does not change GAAP. Instead,
it introduces a new structure that is organized in an easily accessible,
user-friendly online research.
Going
Concern — The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements
are presented on a going concern basis. The Company has suffered losses from
operations that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going
concern. Management is currently seeking new capital or debt financing to
provide funds needed to increase liquidity, fund growth, and implement its
business plan. However, no assurances can be given that the Company will be able
to raise any additional funds. If not successful in obtaining financing, the
Company will have to substantially diminish or cease its operations. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
Consolidation
Policy — The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Celsius Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries. All material inter-company
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Significant
Estimates — The preparation of condensed consolidated financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such
differences could affect the results of operations reported in future
periods.
Concentrations of
Risk — Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is derived from the
sale of the Celsius beverage.
The
Company uses single supplier relationships for its raw materials purchases,
which potentially subjects the Company to a concentration of business risk. If
these suppliers had operational problems or ceased making product available to
the Company, operations could be adversely affected.
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit
risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash
and cash equivalents with high-quality financial institutions. At times,
balances in the Company’s cash accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation limit.
Cash and Cash
Equivalents — The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with
maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. At
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company did not have any
investments with maturities greater than three months.
Accounts
Receivable — Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value.
The Company has established an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon
factors pertaining to the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends,
and other information. Delinquent accounts are written-off when it is determined
that the amounts are uncollectable. At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
there was an allowance for doubtful accounts of $21,301 and $53,101,
respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company
recognized a reduction to allowance for doubtful accounts of
$31,800.
Inventories
— Inventories include only the purchase cost and are stated at the lower of cost
or market. Cost is determined using the FIFO method. Inventories consist of raw
materials and finished products. The Company writes down inventory during the
period in which such materials and products are no longer usable or marketable.
At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, there was an allowance for
obsolescence of $48,748 and $207,045, respectively. During the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, the Company wrote down inventory by $158,297.
Property,
Fixtures, and Equipment — Furniture, fixtures and equipment are stated at
cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of furniture,
fixtures, and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life of the asset generally ranging from three to seven years.
Depreciation expense recognized in the first nine months of 2009 was
$40,035.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets — Asset impairments are recorded when the carrying
values of assets are not recoverable.
The
Company reviews long-lived assets to be held and used for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable, or at least annually. If the sum of the undiscounted
expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the
Company recognizes an impairment loss. Impairment losses are measured as the
amount by which the carrying amount of assets exceeds the fair value of the
asset. When fair values are not available, the Company estimates fair value
using the expected future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the
risks associated with the recovery of the asset.
The
Company did not recognize an impairment charge during the first nine months of
2009 or 2008, respectively.
Intangible
Assets — Intangible assets consist of the web domain name Celsius.com and
other trademarks and trade names, and are subject to annual impairment tests.
Based upon impairment analyses performed in fiscal years 2009 and 2008,
impairment was recorded of nil and $41,500, respectively. The impairment
recorded was for expenses for trademarks.
Revenue
Recognition — Revenue is recognized when the products are delivered,
invoiced at a fixed price and the collectability is reasonably assured. Any
discounts, sales incentives or similar arrangement with the customer is
estimated at time of sale and deducted from revenue.
Advertising
Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. The Company uses
mainly radio, local sampling events and printed advertising. The Company
incurred expenses of $2.2 million and $1.2 million, during the first nine months
of 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Research and
Development — Research and development costs are charged to operations as
incurred and consist primarily of consulting fees, raw material usage and test
productions of new products. The Company incurred expenses of $46,000 and
$245,000, during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008,
respectively.
Fair Value of
Financial Instruments — The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable,
and accounts payable approximates fair value. The carrying value of debt
approximates the estimated fair value due to floating interest rates on the
debt.
Income
Taxes — Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability
approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in
the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax
consequences, the Company generally considers all expected future events other
than changes in the tax law or rates. A valuation allowance is recorded when it
is deemed more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will be not
realized.
Earnings per
Share — Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing income
available to stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share are computed using
the weighted average number of common and dilutive common share equivalents
outstanding during the period. Dilutive common share equivalents consist of
shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, convertible notes and
warrants (calculated using the reverse treasury stock method). As of September
30, 2009 there were options outstanding to purchase 19.3 million shares, which
exercise price averaged $0.22. The dilutive common shares equivalents, including
convertible notes, preferred stock and warrants, of 140.6 million shares were
not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, because the
inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Dilutive common shares equivalent
table
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shares
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USD
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Dilutive shares
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Series
A preferred stock
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2,081 | 26,012,500 | ||||||||||
Series
B preferred stock
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4,011 | 80,220,000 | ||||||||||
Convertible
debt
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CDS
Ventures of South Florida, LLC
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$ | 2,000,000 | 5,000,000 | |||||||||
Lucille
Santini
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$ | 615,000 | 1,537,500 | |||||||||
Golden
Gate Investors, Inc.
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$ | 346,000 | 1,153,718 | |||||||||
Warrants
(in the money)
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19,500,000 | 15,487,395 | ||||||||||
Stock options (in the
money)
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13,072,085 | 11,180,221 | ||||||||||
Total
dilutive common shares
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140,591,334 |
If all
dilutive instruments were exercised using the reverse treasury stock method,
then the total number of shares outstanding would be 293.2 million
shares.
Reclassifications —
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period
presentation, such reclassifications had no effect on the reported net
loss.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
In
September 2006, the FASB issued guidance in the Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures Topic of the Codification. This guidance defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted
accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In
February 2008, the FASB deferred the effective date of this guidance for one
year for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for those
items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements
on a recurring basis (at least annually). The Company adopted the
guidance effective January 1, 2008 for all financial assets and
liabilities. As of January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the guidance
for all non-financial assets and all non-financial liabilities. There
is no impact on the Company’s financial statements as of September 30,
2009.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued guidance in the Business Combinations Topic of
the Codification. This guidance requires the acquiring entity in a business
combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their
respective acquisition-date fair values including contingent consideration. In
addition, this guidance changes the recognition of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed arising from pre-acquisition contingencies and requires the
expensing of acquisition-related costs as incurred. The guidance applies
prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or
after January 1, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1,
2009. Any impact would be on future acquisitions.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
In
December 2007, the FASB issued guidance in the Consolidation Topic of the
Codification on the accounting for non-controlling interests in consolidated
financial statements. This guidance clarifies the classification of
non-controlling interests in consolidated statements of financial position and
the accounting for and reporting of transactions between the reporting entity
and holders of such non-controlling interests. This guidance is effective as of
the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins on or after December
15, 2008 and is required to be adopted prospectively, except for the
reclassification of non-controlling interests to equity and the recasting of net
income (loss) attributable to both the controlling and non-controlling
interests, which are required to be adopted retrospectively. The Company adopted
this guidance effective January 1, 2009. There is no impact on the Company’s
financial statements as of September 30, 2009.
In April
2008, the FASB issued guidance in the Intangibles-Goodwill and Other Topic of
the Codification on the determination of the useful life of an intangible asset.
This guidance amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal
or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized
intangible asset. This statement is effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2009.
There is no impact on the Company’s financial statements as of September 30,
2009.
In June
2008, FASB issued guidance in the Earnings Per Share Topic of the Codification
on determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions
are participating securities. The guidance clarified that all unvested
share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are
participating securities and provides guidance on how to compute basic EPS under
the two-class method. The guidance is effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2009
and it had no impact on its financial statements.
In April
2009, the FASB issued guidance in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
Topic of the Codification on determining fair value when the volume and level of
activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying
transactions that are not orderly. The guidance emphasizes that even if there
has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity, the
objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair value is the price
that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an
orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale)
between market participants. The guidance provides a number of factors to
consider when evaluating whether there has been a significant decrease in the
volume and level of activity for an asset or liability in relation to normal
market activity. In addition, when transactions or quoted prices are not
considered orderly, adjustments to those prices based on the weight of available
information may be needed to determine the appropriate fair value. The guidance
is effective for interim or annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009,
and shall be applied prospectively. The Company adopted this guidance effective
for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. There is no impact of the adoption on the
Company’s financial statements as of September 30, 2009.
In April
2009, FASB issued guidance in the Financial Instruments Topic of the
Codification on interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments.
The guidance requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments
for both interim reporting periods, as well as annual reporting periods. The
guidance is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods ending after
June 15, 2009 and shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance
had no impact on our financial statements as of September 30, 2009, other than
the additional disclosure.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The FASB
issued guidance in the Subsequent Events Topic of the Codification in May 2009.
The guidance is intended to establish general standards of accounting for, and
disclosure of, events that occur after the balance sheet date but before
financial statements are issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through
which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. The
guidance is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June
15, 2009 and is required to be adopted prospectively. The Company adopted this
guidance effective for the quarter ending June 30, 2009. The adoption of this
guidance had no impact on its financial statements as of September 30, 2009,
other than the additional disclosure.
In June
2009, the FASB issued guidance which will amend the Consolidation Topic of the
Codification. The guidance addresses the effects of eliminating the qualifying
special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept and responds to concerns over the
transparency of enterprises’ involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs).
The guidance is effective beginning on January 1, 2010. The Company does not
expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on its financial
statements.
In August
2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-05, “Measuring
Liabilities at Fair Value” (ASU 2009-05). ASU 2009-05 amends the Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
by providing additional guidance clarifying the measurement of liabilities at
fair value. ASU 2009-05 is effective for us for the reporting period ending
December 31, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2009-05 to
have an impact on its financial statements.
3.
INVENTORIES
Inventories
consist of the following at:
September
30,
2009
|
December
31,
2008
|
|||||||
Finished
goods
|
$ | 1,466,381 | $ | 581,970 | ||||
Raw
Materials
|
109,247 | 130,084 | ||||||
Less:
inventory valuation allowance
|
(48,748 | ) | (207,045 | ) | ||||
Inventories,
net
|
$ | 1,526,880 | $ | 505,009 |
4.
OTHER
CURRENT ASSETS
Other
current assets at September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consist of prepaid
slotting fees, deposits on purchases, prepaid insurance, other accounts
receivable and accrued interest receivable.
5.
PROPERTY,
FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT
Property,
fixtures and equipment consist of the following at:
September
30,
2009
|
December
31,
2008
|
|||||||
Furniture,
fixtures and equipment
|
$ | 275,883 | $ | 228,332 | ||||
Less:
accumulated depreciation
|
(85,064 | ) | (44,979 | ) | ||||
Total
|
$ | 190,819 | $ | 183,353 |
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Depreciation
expense amounted to $40,035 and $20,000 during the first nine months of 2009 and
2008, respectively
6.
OTHER
LONG-TERM ASSETS
Other
long-term assets consist of the following at:
September
30,
2009
|
December
31,
2008
|
|||||||
Long
term deposit on office lease
|
$ | 18,840 | $ | 18,840 | ||||
Intangible
assets
|
41,500 | 41,500 | ||||||
Less:
Impairment of intangible assets
|
(41,500 | ) | (41,500 | ) | ||||
Total
|
$ | 18,840 | $ | 18,840 |
7.
NOTE
RECEIVABLE
Note
receivable from Golden Gate Investors, Inc. (“GGI”) was as of September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008, nil and $250,000, respectively. On September 8, 2009, the
Company and GGI agreed to amend the underlying securities purchase agreement by
which the note receivable was netted against the convertible debenture. The
Company has an outstanding debenture to the same company in the amount of
$346,000. Also see Note 12 - Long term
debenture.
8.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses consist of the following at:
September
30,
2009
|
December
31,
2008
|
|||||||
Accounts
payable
|
$ | 708,754 | $ | 411,185 | ||||
Accrued
expenses
|
551,835 | 200,859 | ||||||
Accrued
expenses
|
94,404 | - | ||||||
Total
|
$ | 1,354,993 | $ | 612,044 |
9.
DUE
TO RELATED PARTIES
Due to
related parties consists of the following:
Notes payable
|
September
30,
|
December
31,
|
||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
The
Company entered into a loan and security agreement in December 2008 with
CD Financial, LLC, pledging all our assets as security. The line of credit
is for $1.0 million, with interest at LIBOR plus 3 percentage points. The
line expires in December 2009 and is renewable.
|
$ | 550,000 | $ | - | ||||
The
Company received advances from one of its shareholders at various
instances during 2004 and 2005, $76,000 and $424,000, respectively. The
note was refinanced in September 2009 for a convertible note, see below
and Note 13.
|
- | 643,916 | ||||||
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Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September
30,
|
December
31,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
The
Company issued a note to CDS Ventures of Florida, LLC in August 2009. The
note was refinanced in September 2009 and carries with interest at six
percent per annum. The note is due on February 28, 2010.
|
1,000,000 | - | ||||||
The
Company’s CEO loaned the Company $50,000 in February 2006. Moreover, the
Company accrued salary for the CEO from March of 2006 through May 2007 for
a total of $171,000. In August 2008, the total debt was refinanced, has no
collateral and accrues interest at 3%; monthly payments of $5,000 are due
with a balloon payment of $64,000 in January 2011.
|
155,349 | 176,497 | ||||||
$ | 1,735,349 | $ | 820,413 | |||||
Less:
Short-term portion
|
$ | (1,580,000 | ) | $ | (120,000 | ) | ||
Long-term
portion
|
$ | 155,349 | $ | 700,413 | ||||
Convertible note payable
|
September
30,
|
December
31,
|
||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
Convertible
note payable, related party see Note 13
|
1,741,296 | - | ||||||
Convertible
note payable, related party see Note 13
|
431,446 | - | ||||||
Convertible
note payable, long term
|
$ | 2,172,742 | $ | - | ||||
Also, see
Note 13 – Convertible Note payable, related parties, and Note 14 – Related party
transactions.
10. LOANS
PAYABLE
Loans
payable consist of the following as of:
September
30,
|
December
31,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2008
|
|||||||
The
Company terminated a consulting agreement and received in assignment the
rights to the trademark “Celsius” from one of its former directors.
Payment was issued in the form of an interest-free note payable for
$250,000 and 1,391,500 shares of common stock. The note called for monthly
amortization of $15,000 beginning March 30, 2007 with final payment of the
remaining outstanding balance on November 30, 2007. The Company has not
fulfilled its obligation and is paying the debt off at a slower
pace.
|
$ | 15,000 | $ | 95,000 |
11. OTHER
LIABILITIES
During
2006 and 2008, the Company acquired a copier and 8 delivery vans, all of them
financed. The outstanding balance on the aggregate loans as of September 30,
2009 and December 31, 2008 was $82,561 and $101,515, respectively, of which
$22,413 and $26,493, is due during the next 12 months, respectively. The loans
carry interest ranging from 5.4% to 9.1%. The total monthly principal payment is
$2,099. The assets that were purchased are collateral for the
loans.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
12. CONVERTIBLE
NOTE PAYABLE, OTHER
On
December 19, 2007, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with Golden
Gate Investors, Inc (“GGI”). The agreement included four tranches of $1,500,000
each. The first tranche consisted of a 7.75% convertible debenture (the
“Debenture”) issued by the Company, in exchange for $250,000 in cash and a
promissory note for $1,250,000 issued by GGI which was to mature on February 1,
2012. The promissory note contained a prepayment provision which required GGI to
make prepayments of interest and principal of $250,000 monthly upon satisfaction
of certain conditions. One of the conditions to prepayment was that GGI may
immediately sell all of the Common Stock Issued at Conversion (as defined in the
Debenture) pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The Company was
under no contractual obligation to ensure that GGI may immediately sell all of
the Common Stock Issued at Conversion pursuant to Rule 144. In the event that
GGI could not immediately sell all of the Common Stock Issued at Conversion
pursuant to Rule 144, GGI would be under no obligation to prepay the promissory
note and likewise under no obligation to exercise its conversion rights under
the Debenture. If GGI did not fully convert the Debenture by its maturity on
December 19, 2011, the balance of the Debenture was to be offset by any balance
due to the Company under the promissory note. The balance of the Debenture can
be converted at any time with a conversion price as the lower of (i) $1.00, or
(ii) 80% of the average of the three lowest daily volume weighted average price
during the 20 trading days prior to GGI’s election to convert. The Company was
not obligated to convert the amount requested to be converted into Company
common stock, if the conversion price was less than $0.20 per share. GGI’s
ownership in the company could not exceed 4.99% of the outstanding common stock.
Under certain circumstances the Company could have been forced to pre-pay the
debenture with a fifty percent penalty of the pre-paid amount.
GGI did
not make its note payment due on October 21, 2008. On September 8,
2009, the Company entered into an addendum to the agreement with GGI. The
balance of the note receivable, $250,000 was netted against the balance of the
Debenture. The outstanding balance of the debenture as of September 30, 2009 was
$346,000. All future tranches were cancelled and terminated without penalty to
either party.
The
Company recorded a debt discount of $186,619 with a credit to additional paid in
capital for the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of the
conversion option at the time of issuance. The debt discount is being amortized
over the term of the debenture. The Company recorded $34,969 as interest expense
amortizing the debt discount during the first nine months of 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The Company considered requirements by the Derivatives and Hedging
Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and other guidance
and concluded that the conversion option should not be bifurcated from the host
contract and the conversion option is recorded as equity and not a
liability.
During
2008, the Company received $1,000,000 in payment on the note receivable. From
June 2008 to June 2009, the Company converted $879,000 of the debenture to
approximately 18.0 million shares of Common Stock and the Company paid $25,000
of the debenture in cash. The outstanding liability, net of debt discount, as of
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $242,538 and $562,570,
respectively. Subsequent to the end of the period, GGI has converted additional
$210,000 of the debenture for 700,233 shares of Common Stock.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
13. CONVERTIBLE
NOTE PAYABLE, RELATED PARTIES
The
Company entered into a loan agreement for up to $6.5 million in September, 2009
and issued a convertible note to one of its shareholders. The Company had drawn
$2.0 million as of September 20, 2009. The note carries interest of one month
LIBOR plus 3%, payable the first time on the anniversary of the agreement,
thereafter quarterly. The loan matures on September 9, 2012. The outstanding
balance can be immediately converted into the Company’s common stock at a
conversion price from September 8, 2009 through and including December 31, 2011,
equal to the lesser of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the average of the ten daily
VWAPs for the 10 Trading Days immediately preceding the date on which a
conversion notice is received (defined in the note as the “Market Price”); or
(B) after December 31, 2011 the greater of (i) $0.40 per share, or
(ii) the Market Price; provided that, the conversion price shall never be less
than $0.10 (ten cents) regardless of the Market Price on the conversion date.
The Company recorded a debt discount totaling $262,500 with a credit to
additional paid in capital for the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion
feature of the conversion option at the time of each draw on the loan. The debt
discount is being amortized over the remaining term of the debenture. The
Company recorded $3,796 as interest expense amortizing the debt discount in
September 2009. The Company considered requirements by the Derivatives and
Hedging Topic of the ASC and other guidance and concluded that the conversion
option should not be bifurcated from the host contract and the conversion option
is recorded as equity and not a liability.
The
Company entered into a refinance agreement for $615,000 in September, 2009 and
issued a convertible note to one of its shareholders. The Company restructured
an already existing note issued to the shareholder. The outstanding balance can
be immediately converted in the Company common stock at a conversion price from
September 8, 2009 through and including December 31, 2011, equal to the lesser
of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the average of the ten daily VWAPs for the 10
Trading Days immediately preceding the date on which a conversion notice is
received (defined in the note as the “Market Price”); or (B) after December 31,
2011 the greater of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the Market Price;
provided that, the conversion price shall never be less than $0.10 (ten cents)
regardless of the Market Price on the conversion date. The Company recorded a
debt discount totaling $184,500 with a credit to additional paid in capital for
the intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature of the conversion
option at the time of issuance. The debt discount is being amortized over the
term of the debenture. The Company recorded $3,758 as interest expense
amortizing the debt discount in September 2009. The Company considered
requirements by the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the ASC and other guidance
and concluded that the conversion option should not be bifurcated from the host
contract and the conversion option is recorded as equity and not a
liability.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
14. PREFERRED
STOCK
On August
8, 2008, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (“SPA1”) with
CDS Ventures of South Florida, LLC (“CDS”), an affiliate of CD Financial, LLC
(“CD”). Pursuant to SPA1, the Company issued 2,000 Series A preferred shares
(“Preferred A Shares”), as well as a warrant to purchase an additional 1,000
Preferred A Shares, for a cash payment of $1.5 million and the cancellation of
two notes in aggregate amount of $500,000 issued to CD. The Preferred A Shares
can be converted into Company common stock at any time. SPA1 was amended on
December 12, 2008 to provide that until December 31, 2010 the conversion price
is $0.08, after which the conversion price is the greater of $0.08 or 90% of the
volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for the prior 10 trading days.
Pursuant to SPA1, the Company also entered into a registration rights agreement,
pursuant to which the Company filed a registration statement for the common
stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred A Shares. The registration statement
filed in connection with the Preferred A Shares was declared effective on May
14, 2009. The Preferred A Shares accrue a ten percent annual cumulative
dividend, payable in additional Preferred A Shares. In March 2009, the Company
issued 81 Preferred A Shares in dividends. The Preferred A Shares mature on
February 1, 2013 and are redeemable only in Company Common Stock.
On
December 12, 2008, the Company entered into a second securities purchase
agreement (“SPA2”) with CDS. Pursuant to SPA2 the Company issued 2,000 Series B
preferred shares (“Preferred B Shares”), as well as a warrant to purchase
additional 2,000 Preferred B Shares, for a cash payment of $2.0 million. The
Preferred B Shares can be converted into Company common stock at any time. Until
December 31, 2010, the conversion price is $0.05, after which the conversion
price is the greater of $0.05 or 90% of the volume weighted average price of the
common stock for the prior 10 trading days. Pursuant to SPA2, the Company also
entered into a registration rights agreement, pursuant to which the Company
filed on October 9, 2009, a registration statement for the common stock issuable
upon conversion of Preferred B Shares. The Preferred B Shares accrue a ten
percent annual cumulative dividend, payable in additional Preferred B
Shares. In March 2009, the Company issued 11 Preferred B Shares in
dividends. The Preferred B Shares mature on December 31, 2013 and are redeemable
only in Company Common Stock.
On March
31, 2009, CDS exercised its right to purchase additional 2,000 Preferred B
Shares and executed a subscription agreement for $2.0 million. The monies for
the subscription were paid on April 7 and May 1, 2009.
Certain
covenants of both Series A and B preferred shares restrict the Company from
entering into additional debt arrangements or permitting liens to be filed
against the Company’s assets, without approval from the holder of the preferred
shares. There is a mandatory redemption in cash, if the Company breaches certain
covenants of the agreements. The holders have liquidation preference in case of
company liquidation. The Company has the right to redeem the preferred shares
early by the payment in cash of 104% of the liquidation preference value. The
Company may redeem Series A at any time on or after July 1, 2010 and Series B at
any time on or after January 1, 2011.
The
following table sets forth the conversion of Preferred Stock into common
stocks:
Convertible
Stock
|
Number
shares
|
Value/share
|
Convertible
into number of common Stock
|
|||||||||
Preferred
A
|
2,081 | $ | 1,000.00 | 26,012,500 | ||||||||
Preferred
B
|
4,011 | $ | 1,000.00 | 80,220,000 | ||||||||
Total
|
106,232,500 |
The
number of shares converted into is based on the current conversion
price.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
15. RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The CEO
has guaranteed the Company’s obligations under the factoring agreement with
Bibby Financial Services, Inc. The agreement was terminated in December 2008 and
no balance is outstanding. The CEO has also guaranteed the financing for the
Company’s offices and purchases of vehicles. The CEO has not received any
compensation for the guarantees.
The
Company entered into a 6-month lease starting October 1, 2009, for office
premises with CDR Atlantic Plaza, Ltd (“CDR”), a company controlled by Carl
DeSantis, an affiliate to the company. The total lease payments in the agreement
total $24,000.
Also, see
Note 9 – Due to related parties, 13 – Preferred Stock and 14 – Convertible note
payable, related parties.
16. STOCKHOLDERS’
DEFICIT
Issuance
of common stock pursuant to conversion of note
In
January 2008, the Company restructured the then outstanding balance of a note
and issued 1 million unregistered shares for an equivalent value of $121,555,
and a new non-interest bearing note for $105,000. The note calls for 7 monthly
principal payments beginning March 1, 2008. The Company paid off the outstanding
balance as of December 31, 2008.
In June
2008, the Company issued 11,184,016 unregistered shares as conversion of notes
for $750,000 that were originally issued in December 2007 and April
2008.
In June
through September, 2008, the Company issued 9,107,042 as a partial conversion of
a debenture for $575,000 originally issued in December 2007. In October through
December, 2008, the Company issued 7,739,603 shares as a partial conversion of
the same debenture for $199,000. The Company issued 1,168,817 shares as a
partial conversion of the same debenture for $105,000 in May 2009.
Issuance
of common stock pursuant to services performed
In March
2008, the Company issued a total of 750,000 unregistered shares as compensation
to an international distributor at a fair value of $120,000.
In
September through December, 2008, the Company issued a total of 183,135
unregistered shares as compensation to a consultant and a distributor at a fair
value of $11,450.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued a total of 278,506
unregistered shares as compensation to a consultant and a distributor at a fair
value of $30,125.
Issuance
of common stock pursuant to exercise of warrant and stock options
On
February 15, 2008, the Company issued 16,671 shares of unregistered common stock
in accordance to its 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to an employee exercising vested
options.
On
January 13, 2009, the Company issued 16,671 shares of common stock in accordance
to its 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to an employee exercising vested
options.
In August
and September, 2009, the Company issued 2,361,894 shares of common stock in
accordance to its 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to four employees exercising vested
options.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Issuance
of common stock pursuant to private placements
In
February 2008 the Company issued a total of 3,198,529 unregistered shares of
common stock in private placements for an aggregate consideration of $298,900,
net of commissions.
In March
2008 the Company issued a total of ten million unregistered shares of common
stock in a private placement, for an aggregate consideration of $500,100. In
addition, the investor received a warrant to purchase seven million unregistered
shares of common stock during a 3-year period, at an exercise price of $0.13 per
share. Of the total consideration, $100,000 was paid in March and $400,100 was
paid on April 7, 2008.
Issuance
of preferred stock pursuant to private placement
In August
2008, the Company issued 2,000 unregistered Preferred A Shares, as well as a
warrant to purchase additional 1,000 Preferred A Shares, for a cash payment of
$1.5 million and the cancellation of two notes in aggregate amount of
$500,000.
In
December 2008, the Company issued 2,000 unregistered Preferred B Shares, as well
as a warrant to purchase additional 2,000 Preferred B Shares, for a cash payment
of $2.0 million.
On March
31, 2009, CDS exercised its right to purchase additional 2,000 Preferred B
Shares and executed a subscription agreement for $2 million payment. CDS made
payments of $1 million each on April 7 and May 1, 2009.
Also, see
Note 13 – Preferred Stock.
17. STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
The
Company adopted an Incentive Stock Plan on January 18, 2007. This plan is
intended to provide incentives which will attract and retain highly competent
persons at all levels as employees of the Company, as well as independent
contractors providing consulting or advisory services to the Company, by
providing them opportunities to acquire the Company's common stock or to receive
monetary payments based on the value of such shares pursuant to Awards issued.
While the plan terminates 10 years after the adoption date, issued options have
their own schedule of termination. Until 2017, options to acquire up to 16.0
million shares of common stock may be granted at no less than fair market value
on the date of grant. Upon exercise, shares of new common stock are issued by
the Company.
At
September 30, 2009, the Company has issued approximately 15.9 million options to
purchase shares at an average price of $0.07 with a fair value of $725,000. For
the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company
recognized $346,826 and $165,140 of non-cash compensation expense, respectively,
(included in General and Administrative expenses in the accompanying
Consolidated Statement of Operations). As of September 30, 2009 and December 31,
2008, the Company had approximately $2.8 million and $192,000, respectively, of
unrecognized pre-tax non-cash compensation expense which the Company expects to
recognize, based on a weighted-average period of 1.5 and 0.9 years,
respectively. The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and
straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the two to three year
requisite service or vesting period of the grant. There are options to purchase
approximately 5.8 million shares that have vested, and 2. shares were exercised
as of September 30, 2009. The following is a summary of the assumptions
used:
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Risk-free interest rate
|
1.6%
- 4.9%
|
|
Expected dividend yield
|
—
|
|
Expected
term
|
3 –
5 years
|
|
Expected
annual volatility
|
73% - 167%
|
In March,
2008, the Company issued a total of 750,000 unregistered shares as compensation
to an international distributor at a fair value of $120,000.
In
September through December, 2008, the Company issued a total of 183,135
unregistered shares as compensation to a consultant and a distributor at a fair
value of $11,450. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company
issued a total of 278,506 unregistered shares as compensation to a consultant
and a distributor at a fair value of $30,125.The consultant will receive
additional shares with fair value of $2,000 monthly as long as the consultancy
agreement continues.
18. WARRANTS
An
investment banking firm received, as placement agent for financing received from
Fusion Capital Fund II, LLC (“Fusion Capital”), a warrant to purchase 75,000
shares at a price of $1.31 per share. If unexercised, the warrant expires on
June 22, 2012.
In March,
2008 the Company issued a total of 10,000,000 unregistered shares of common
stock in a private placement, for an aggregate consideration of $500,100. In
addition, the investor received a warrant to purchase seven million unregistered
shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.13 per share. If unexercised,
the warrant expires on March 28, 2011.
On August
8, 2008, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with CDS, as
further described in Note 13 – Preferred Stock. In connection with the security
purchase, CDS received a warrant to purchase an additional 1,000 Preferred A
Shares, at a price of $1,000 per share. If unexercised, the warrant expires on
July 10, 2010. The Preferred A Shares can be converted into our common stock at
any time. Until the December 31, 2010, the conversion price is $0.08, after
which the conversion price is the greater of $0.08 or 90% of the volume weighted
average price of the common stock for the prior 10 trading days. The Preferred A
Shares accrue ten percent annual cumulative dividend, payable in additional
Preferred A Shares.
On
December 12, 2008, the Company entered into a second securities purchase
agreement with CDS, as further described in Note 13 – Preferred Stock. In
connection with the security purchase, CDS received a warrant to purchase an
additional 2,000 Preferred B Shares, at a price of $1,000 per share, which was
exercised in full on March 31, 2009. The Preferred B Shares can be converted
into our common stock at any time. Until December 31, 2010, the conversion price
is $0.05, after which the conversion price is the greater of $0.05 or 90% of the
volume weighted average price of the common stock for the prior 10 trading days.
The Preferred B Shares accrue a ten percent annual cumulative dividend, payable
in additional Preferred B Shares. On March 31, 2009, CDS exercised its warrant.
See also Note 13 – Preferred Stock.
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Celsius
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes
to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Period
Ended September 30, 2009
|
Year
Ended December 31, 2008
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Thousands
of
Warrants
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
Thousands
of
Warrants
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
|||||||||||||
Balance
at the beginning of period
|
59,575 | $ | 0.07 | 75 | $ | 1.31 | ||||||||||
Granted
|
— | — | 59,500 | $ | 0.07 | |||||||||||
Exercised
|
(40,000 | ) | $ | 0.05 | — | — | ||||||||||
Expired
|
— | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Balance
at the end of period
|
19,575 | $ | 0.10 | 59,575 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||||||
Warrants
exercisable at end of period
|
19,575 | $ | 0.10 | 59,575 | $ | 0.07 | ||||||||||
Weighted
average fair value of the
|
||||||||||||||||
warrants
granted during the year
|
— | $ | 0.03 |
The
weighted average remaining contractual life and weighted average exercise price
of warrants outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2009, for selected
exercise price ranges, is as follows:
Range of
Exercise
Price
|
|
Number
Outstanding at
September
30,
2009
(000s)
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining Life
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
$0.08
|
|
12,500
|
|
1.0
|
$0.08
|
|
$0.13
|
|
7,000
|
|
1.7
|
$0.13
|
|
$1.31
|
|
75
|
|
3.0
|
$1.31
|
|
|
19,575
|
|
1.5
|
$0.10
|
19.
|
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
|
The
Company has entered into distribution agreements with liquidated damages in case
the Company cancels the distribution agreements without cause. Cause has been
defined in various ways. In one such distribution agreement, the liquidated
damages are payable in common stock rather than cash. If such agreement is
terminated without cause, the potential liability is to have to issue shares to
the distributor at a purchase price of $0.06. The quantity of shares depends on
this distributor’s purchases from the Company as compared to the Company’s total
revenue. It is managements’ belief that no liability for liquidated damages
exists as of today’s date.
20.
|
BUSINESS
AND CREDIT CONCENTRATION
|
Substantially
all of the Company’s revenue is derived from the sale of the Celsius
beverage.
The
Company uses single supplier relationships for its raw materials purchases,
which potentially subjects the Company to a concentration of business risk. If
these suppliers had operational problems or ceased making product available to
the Company, operations could be adversely affected. No vendor accounted for
more than 10% of total payments in 2009.
From
April to June, 2008, the Company sold in one order to one international customer
15.9% of the Company’s total revenue for the year 2008. There is no assurance
that this customer will order again. There were three customers in the nine
months ended September 30, 2009, that each accounts for more than 10% of the
Company’s net revenue for the period.
21.
|
SUBSEQUENT
EVENTS
|
After
quarter end GGI converted additional $210,000 of the convertible debenture to
700,233 shares of Common Stock.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as the financial
statements and related notes included in our September 30, 2009 Form 10-Q.
Dollar amounts of $1.0 million or more are rounded to the nearest one tenth of a
million; all other dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest one thousand
dollars and all percentages are stated to the nearest one tenth of one
percent.
Current
Business of our Company
We
operate in the United States through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Celsius
Inc., which acquired the operating business of Elite FX, Inc. (“Elite”) through
a reverse merger on January 26, 2007, and Celsius Netshipments, Inc. Celsius,
Inc. is in the business of developing and marketing healthier functional
beverages in the functional beverage category of the beverage industry. Celsius
was Elite’s first commercially available product. Celsius is a calorie burning
beverage. Celsius is currently available in five sparkling flavors: cola, ginger
ale, lemon/lime, orange and wild berry, and in two non-carbonated green teas
with flavors of peach/mango and raspberry/acai. Celsius is also available in its
On-the-go packets. Celsius Netshipments, Inc., incorporated in Florida on March
29, 2007, distributes the Celsius beverage via the internet. Our focus is on
increasing sales of our existing products.
A major
objective for the Celsius brand is to create a new beverage category, calorie
burners, we utilize a multi-channel route-to-market strategy. This includes
distributing through direct-store-delivery distributors and wholesalers to some
channels of trade (convenience, grocery, health clubs, etc) as well as shipping
direct-to-retailer for others (drug, mass, etc.).
We have
currently signed up distributors in many of the larger markets in the US
(Atlanta, Florida, Michigan, New England, Ohio, Texas, etc).
Our
principal executive offices are located at 140 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL
33483. Our telephone number is (561) 276-2239 and our website is http://www.celsius.com. The
information contained on our web sites do not constitute part of, nor is it
incorporated by reference into this Report on Form 10-Q.
Industry
Overview
The
functional beverage market includes a wide variety of beverages with one or more
added ingredients to satisfy a physical or functional need, which often carries
a unique and sophisticated imagery and a premium price tag. The five
fastest-growing segments of the functional beverage market include:
herb-enhanced fruit drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, sports drinks, energy
drinks, and single-serve (SS) fresh juice.
Our
Products
In 2005,
Elite introduced Celsius to the beverage marketplace and it is our first
product. Multiple clinical studies have shown that a single 12 ounce serving
raises metabolism over a 3 to 4 hour period. Quantitatively, the energy
expenditure was on average over 100 calories from a single serving.
It is our
belief that clinical studies proving product claims will become more important
as more and more beverages are marketed with functional claims. Celsius was one
of the first beverages to be launched along with a clinical study. Celsius is
also one of very few that has clinical research on the actual product. Some
beverage companies that do mention studies backing their claims are actually
referencing independent studies conducted on one or more of the ingredients in
the product. We believe that it is important and will become more important to
have studies on the actual product.
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Two
different research organizations have statistically proven the Celsius calorie
burning capability in four clinical studies. This product line, which is
referred to as our “core brand”, competes in the “functional beverage” segment
of the beverage marketplace with distinctive flavors and packaging. This segment
includes herb-enhanced fruit drinks, ready-to-drink (RTD) teas, sports drinks,
energy drinks, and single-serve (SS) fresh juice. By raising metabolism for the
extended period of three to four hours, Celsius provides a negative calorie
effect (burn more than you consume) as well as energy.
We
currently offer Celsius in five sparkling flavors: cola, ginger ale, lemon/lime,
orange and wild berry, and in two non-carbonated green teas flavors: peach/mango
and raspberry/acai. We have developed and own the formula for this product
including the flavoring. The formulation and flavors for these products are
produced under contract by concentrate suppliers. We have also started to market
a Celsius On-the-go packet, that contains the active ingredients of the Celsius
beverage and it is mixed with water to make a beverage.
Celsius
is currently packaged in distinctive twelve ounce sleek cans that are in vivid
colors in abstract patterns to create a strong on-shelf impact. The cans are
sold in single units or in packages of four. The graphics and clinically tested
product are important elements to Celsius and help justify the premium pricing
of $1.79 to $2.19 per can.
Clinical
Studies
We have
funded five U.S. based clinical studies for Celsius. Each conducted by research
organizations and each studied the total Celsius formula. The first study was
conducted by the Ohio Research Group of Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition.
The second, third and fourth studies were conducted by the Applied Biochemistry
& Molecular Physiology Laboratory of the University of Oklahoma. We entered
into a contract with the University of Oklahoma to pay for part of the cost of
the clinical study. In addition, we provided Celsius beverage for the studies
and paid for the placebo beverage used in the studies. None of our officers or
directors are in any way affiliated with either of the two research
organizations.
The first
study was conducted by the Ohio Research Group of Exercise Science and Sports
Nutrition. The Ohio Research Group of Exercise Science & Sports Nutrition is
a multidisciplinary clinical research team dedicated to exploring the
relationship between exercise, nutrition, dietary supplements and health, www.ohioresearchgroup.com.
This placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over study compared the effects of
Celsius and the placebo on metabolic rate. Twenty-two participants were randomly
assigned to ingest a twelve ounce serving of Celsius and on a separate day a
serving of twelve ounces of Diet Coke®. All
subjects completed both trials using a randomized, counterbalanced design.
Randomized means that subjects were selected for each group randomly to ensure
that the different treatments were statistically equivalent. Counterbalancing
means that individuals in one group drank the placebo on the first day and drank
Celsius on the second day. The other group did the opposite. Counterbalancing is
a design method that is used to control ‘order effects’. In other words, to make
sure the order that subjects were served, does not impact the results and
analysis.
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Metabolic
rate (via indirect calorimetry, measurements taken from breaths into and out of
calorimeter) and substrate oxidation (via respiratory exchange ratios) were
measured at baseline (pre-ingestion) and for 10 minutes at the end of each hour
for 3 hours post-ingestion. The results showed an average increase of metabolism
of twelve percent over the three hour period, compared to statistically
insignificant change for the control group. Metabolic rate, or metabolism, is
the rate at which the body expends energy. This is also referred to as the
“caloric burn rate”. Indirect calorimetry calculates heat that living organisms
produce from their production of carbon dioxide. It is called “indirect” because
the caloric burn rate is calculated from a measurement of oxygen uptake. Direct
calorimetry would involve the subject being placed inside the calorimeter for
the measurement to determine the heat being produced. Respiratory Exchange Ratio
is the ratio oxygen taken in a breath compared to the carbon dioxide breathed
out in one breath or exchange. Measuring this ratio can be used for estimating
which substrate (fuel such as carbohydrate or fat) is being metabolized or
‘oxidized’ to supply the body with energy.
The
second study was conducted by the Applied Biochemistry & Molecular
Physiology Laboratory of University of Oklahoma. This blinded,
placebo-controlled study was conducted on a total of sixty men and women of
normal weight. An equal number of participants were separated into two groups to
compare one serving (12oz) of Celsius to a placebo of the same amount. According
to the study, those subjects consuming Celsius burned significantly more
calories versus those consuming the placebo, over a three hour period. The study
confirmed that over the three hour period, subjects consuming a single serving
of Celsius burned sixty-five percent more calories than those consuming the
placebo beverage and burned an average of more than one hundred calories
compared to placebo. These results were statistically significant.
The third
study, also conducted by the Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Physiology
Laboratory of University of Oklahoma, extended our second study with the same
group of sixty individuals and protocol for 28 days and showed the same
statistical significance of increased calorie burn (minimal attenuation). While
the University of Oklahoma study did extend for 28 days, more testing would be
needed for long term analysis of the Celsius calorie burning effects. Also,
these studies were on relatively small numbers of subjects, they have
statistically significant results. Additional studies on a larger number and
wider range of body compositions can be considered to further the
analysis.
Our
fourth study, also conducted by the Applied Biochemistry & Molecular
Physiology Laboratory of University of Oklahoma, combined Celsius with exercise.
This 10-week placebo-controlled, randomized and blinded study was conducted on a
total of 37 subjects. Participants were randomly assigned into one of two
groups: Group 1 consumed one serving of Celsius per day, and Group 2 consumed
one serving of an identically flavored and labeled placebo beverage. Both groups
participated in 10 weeks of combined aerobic and weight training, following the
American College of Sports Medicine guidelines of training for previously
sedentary adults. The results showed that consuming a single serving of Celsius
prior to exercising may enhance the positive adaptations of exercise on body
composition, cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance performance. According to
the preliminary findings, subjects consuming a single serving of Celsius lost
significantly more fat mass and gained significantly more muscle mass than those
subjects consuming the placebo - a 93.75% greater loss in fat and 50% greater
gain in muscle mass, respectively. The study also confirmed that subjects
consuming Celsius significantly improved measures of cardiorespiratory fitness
and the ability to delay the onset of fatigue when exercising to
exhaustion.
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Our fifth
study, also conducted by the Applied Biochemistry & Molecular Physiology
Laboratory of University of Oklahoma, combined Celsius with exercise. This
10-week placebo-controlled, randomized and blinded study was conducted on a
total of 27 previously sedentary overweight and obese female subjects.
Participants were randomly assigned into one of two groups: Group 1 consumed one
serving of Celsius per day, and Group 2 consumed one serving of an identically
flavored and labeled placebo beverage. Both groups participated in 10 weeks of
combined aerobic and weight training, following the American College of Sports
Medicine guidelines of training for previously sedentary adults. No changes were
made to their diet. The results showed that consuming a single serving of
Celsius prior to exercising may improve cardiovascular health and fitness and
enhance the positive adaptations of exercise on body composition. According to
the preliminary findings, subjects consuming a single serving of Celsius lost
significantly more fat mass and gained significantly more muscle mass when
compared to exercise alone - a 46% greater loss in fat, 27% greater gain in
muscle mass, respectively. The study also confirmed that subjects consuming
Celsius significantly improved measures of cardiorespiratory fitness - 35%
greater endurance performance with significant improvements to lipid profiles –
total cholesterol decreases of 5 to 13% and bad LDL cholesterol 12 to 18%.
Exercise alone had no effect on blood lipid levels.
All
studies on Celsius have been funded by Celsius Holdings, Inc.
Forward-Looking
Statements
The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”) provides a
safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. We and
our representatives may, from time to time, make written or verbal
forward-looking statements, including statements contained in our filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in our reports to
stockholders. Generally, the inclusion of the words “believe,” “expect,”
“intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” and similar expressions identify
statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and that are intended to
come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. All
statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that we
expect or anticipate will occur in the future, including statements relating to
sales growth, earnings or earnings per share growth, and market share, as well
as statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results,
are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform
Act.
The
forward-looking statements are and will be based upon our management’s
then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating
performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. We
undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
By their
nature, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements or those currently being experienced by our Company for a number of
reasons and the following:
We
have a limited operating history with significant losses and expect losses to
continue for the foreseeable future.
The
Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 26, 2005 under the name
“Vector Ventures Corp.” The Company changed its name to “Celsius Holdings, Inc.”
on December 26, 2006. We are a holding company and carry on no operating
business except through our direct wholly-owned subsidiaries, Celsius, Inc. and
Celsius Netshipments, Inc. Celsius, Inc. was incorporated in Nevada on January
18, 2007, and merged with Elite on January 26, 2007, which was incorporated in
Florida on April 22, 2004. Celsius Netshipments, Inc. was incorporated in
Florida on March 29, 2007.
It is
difficult to evaluate our business future and prospects as we are a young
company with a limited operating history. At this stage of our business
operations, even with our good faith efforts, potential investors have a high
probability of losing their investment. Our future operating results will depend
on many factors, including the ability to generate sustained and increased
demand and acceptance of our products, the level of our competition, and our
ability to attract and maintain key management and employees.
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We have
yet to establish any history of profitable operations. We have continuously
incurred operating losses after we started the business. We have incurred an
operating loss during the first nine months ending September 30, 2009 of $5.2
million. As a result, at September 30, 2009 we had an accumulated deficit of
$16.7 million. Our revenues have not been sufficient to sustain our operations.
We expect that our revenues will not be sufficient to sustain our operations for
the foreseeable future. Our profitability will require the successful
commercialization of our current product Celsius® and
any future products we develop. No assurances can be given when this will occur
or that we will ever be profitable.
We
will require additional financing to sustain our operations and without it we
may not be able to continue operations.
At
September 30, 2009, we had working capital of $70,000. The independent auditor’s
report for the year ended December 31, 2008, includes an explanatory paragraph
to their audit opinion stating that our recurring losses from operations and
working capital deficiency raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue
as a going concern. We do not currently have sufficient financial resources to
fund our operations or those of our subsidiaries. Therefore, we need additional
funds to continue these operations.
The
sale of our Common Stock to Golden Gate Investors, LLC, CD Financial, LLC, CDS
Ventures of South Florida, LLC and Lucille Santini may cause dilution and the
sale of the shares of Common Stock acquired by Golden Gate Investors, LLC, CD
Financial, LLC, CDS Ventures of South Florida, LLC or Lucille Santini could
cause the price of our Common Stock to decline.
In
connection with issuing a convertible debenture to Golden Gate Investors, LLC
(“GGI”), we have issued 18.0 million shares to GGI between June 16, 2008 and May
21, 2009, as partial conversion of the debenture. If requested by GGI, we may
have to issue approximately one million shares to GGI based on the current
conversion price and outstanding amount of the debenture. We are not obligated
to convert the debenture, if the price of our shares is below
$0.20.
On June
10, 2008, the total amount of $750,000 in notes payable to CD Financial, LLC
(“CDF”) was converted to 11,184,016 shares of Common Stock.
We have
sold a total of 6,000 Preferred A and B shares to CDS Ventures of South Florida,
LLC (“CDS”), and they have received a total of 92 shares in dividends. CDS can
convert its Preferred A and B shares into a maximum of 106 million shares of
Common Stock. CDS has the right to purchase an additional 1,000 Series A
Preferred Shares, which may be converted into a maximum of 12.5 million shares
of Common Stock.
On
September 8, 2009, we entered into a convertible loan agreement (the “Loan
Agreement”) with CDS. In connection with such Loan Agreement, CDS can
convert the note in to a maximum of 65,000,000 shares of Common
Stock.
On
September 8, 2009, we entered into a convertible loan agreement (the “Refinance
Agreement”) with Lucille Santini. In connection with such Refinance
Agreement, Ms. Santini can convert the note into a maximum of 6,150,000 shares
of Common Stock.
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We
have not achieved profitability on an annual basis and expect to continue to
incur net losses in future quarters, which could force us to discontinue
operations.
We
recorded net losses every quarter of operation. We had an accumulated deficit of
$16.7 million as of September 30, 2009. We could incur net losses for the
foreseeable future as we expand our business. We will need to generate
additional revenue from the sales of our products or take steps to reduce
operating costs to achieve and maintain profitability. Even if we are able to
increase revenue, we may experience price competition that will lower our gross
margins and our profitability. If we do achieve profitability, we cannot be
certain that we can sustain or increase profitability on a quarterly or annual
basis and we could be forced to discontinue our operations.
We
depend upon our trademarks and proprietary rights, and any failure to protect
our intellectual property rights or any claims that we are infringing upon the
rights of others may adversely affect our competitive
position.
Our
success depends, in large part, on our ability to protect our current and future
brands and products and to defend our intellectual property rights. We cannot be
sure that trademarks will be issued with respect to any future trademark
applications or that our competitors will not challenge, invalidate or
circumvent any existing or future trademarks issued to, or licensed by, us. We
believe that our competitors, many of whom are more established, and have
greater financial and personnel resources than we do, may be able to replicate
our processes, brands, flavors, or unique market segment products in a manner
that could circumvent our protective safeguards. Therefore, we cannot give you
any assurance that our confidential business information will remain
proprietary.
We
rely to some extent on wholesale distributors for the success of our business,
the loss or poor performance of which may materially and adversely affect our
business.
We sell a
portion of our products to wholesalers for resale to retail outlets including
grocery stores, convenience stores, nutritional and drug stores. The replacement
or poor performance of the Company's major wholesalers and or the Company's
inability to collect accounts receivable from the Company's major wholesalers
could materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations and
financial condition. Distribution channels for beverage products have been
characterized in recent years by rapid change, including consolidations of
certain wholesalers. In addition, wholesalers and retailers of the Company's
products offer products which compete directly with the Company's products for
retail shelf space and consumer purchases. Accordingly, there is a risk that
these wholesalers or retailers may give higher priority to products of the
Company's competitors. In the future, the Company's wholesalers and retailers
may not continue to purchase the Company's products or provide the Company's
products with adequate levels of promotional support.
We
rely to a majority on sale directly to larger retailers for the success of our
business, the loss or poor performance of which may materially and adversely
affect our business.
We sell
the majority portion of our products directly to larger retailers including
grocery stores, convenience stores, nutritional and drug stores. Poor sales
performance of our product in these stores may make the retailer remove our
product from its planogram. Industry standard is that in such situation the
retailer will either return the product for credit or discount the product in
their stores and bill the Company back for the discount given. This could
materially and adversely affect the Company's results of operations and
financial condition.
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We
may incur material losses as a result of product recall and product
liability.
We may be
liable if the consumption of any of our products causes injury, illness or
death. We also may be required to recall some of our products if they become
contaminated or are damaged or mislabeled. A significant product liability
judgment against us, or a widespread product recall, could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The government may adopt regulations that could increase our costs or our
liabilities. The amount of the insurance we carry is limited, and that insurance
is subject to certain exclusions and may or may not be adequate.
We
depend on our suppliers.
We have
in some cases single supplier for ingredients or packaging materials used in the
manufacturing process. We have developed alternate suppliers for some but not
all of the ingredients or packaging materials. For instance, there is only one
company in the United States that supplies the twelve ounce sleek can, which is
the can we use for our product. The need to replace or poor performance of the
Company's suppliers and or the risk of the company’s suppliers going out of
business could adversely affect the Company's results of operations and
financial condition.
We
may not be able to develop successful new products, which could impede our
growth and cause us to sustain future losses
Part of
our strategy is to increase our sales through the development of new products.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to develop, market, and distribute
future products that will enjoy market acceptance. The failure to develop new
products that gain market acceptance could have an adverse impact on our growth
and materially adversely affect our financial condition.
Our lack of
product diversification and inability to timely introduce new or alternative
products could cause us to cease operations.
Our
business is centered on healthier functional beverages. The risks associated
with focusing on a limited product line are substantial. If consumers do not
accept our products or if there is a general decline in market demand for, or
any significant decrease in, the consumption of nutritional beverages, we are
not financially or operationally capable of introducing alternative products
within a short time frame. As a result, such lack of acceptance or market demand
decline could cause us to cease operations.
Our directors and
executive officers beneficially own a substantial amount of our Common Stock,
and therefore other stockholders will not be able to direct our
Company.
The
majority of our shares and the voting control of the Company is held by a
relatively small group of stockholders, who are also our directors and executive
officers. Accordingly, these persons, as a group, will be able to exert
significant influence over the direction of our affairs and business, including
any determination with respect to our acquisition or disposition of assets,
future issuances of Common Stock or other securities, and the election or
removal of directors. Such a concentration of ownership may also have the effect
of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of the Company or
cause the market price of our stock to decline. Notwithstanding the exercise of
the fiduciary duties of these directors and executive officers and any duties
that such other stockholder may have to us or our other stockholders in general,
these persons may have interests different than yours.
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We are dependent
on our key executives, the loss of which may have a material adverse effect on
our Company.
Our
future success will depend substantially upon the abilities of, and personal
relationships developed by, Stephen C. Haley, our Chief Executive Officer,
President, Chairman of the Board and majority stockholder, Jan Norelid our Chief
Financial Officer, and Mrs. Irina Lorenzi, our Innovations VP. The loss of
Messrs. Haley, Norelid or Mrs. Lorenzi’s services could materially adversely
affect our business and our prospects for the future. We do not have key person
insurance on the lives of such individuals. Our future success also depends on
our continuing ability to attract and retain highly qualified technical and
managerial personnel. Competition for such personnel in the functional beverage
industry is intense and we may not be able to retain our key managerial and
technical employees or that it will be able to attract and retain additional
highly qualified technical and managerial personnel in the future. The inability
to attract and retain the necessary technical and managerial personnel could
have a material and adverse affect upon our business, results of operations and
financial condition
Our Common Stock
is deemed a low-priced "Penny" stock, therefore an investment in our Common
Stock should be considered high risk and subject to marketability
restrictions.
Since our
Common Stock is a penny stock, as defined in Rule 3a51-1 under the Exchange Act,
it will be more difficult for investors to liquidate their investment. Until the
trading price of the Common Stock rises above $5.00 per share, if ever, trading
in our Common Stock is subject to the penny stock rules of the Exchange Act
specified in rules 15g-1 through 15g-10. Those rules require broker-dealers,
before effecting transactions in any penny stock, to:
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to the customer, and obtain a written receipt for, a disclosure
document;
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certain price information about the
stock;
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Disclose
the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer or any associated
person of the broker-dealer;
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monthly statements to customers with market and price information about
the penny stock; and,
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In
some circumstances, approve the purchaser's account under certain
standards and deliver written statements to the customer with information
specified in the rules
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Consequently,
the penny stock rules may restrict the ability or willingness of broker-dealers
to sell our Common Stock and may affect the ability of holders to sell their
Common Stock in the secondary market and the price at which such holders can
sell any such securities. These additional procedures could also limit our
ability to raise additional capital in the future.
The
foregoing list is not exhaustive. There can be no assurance that we have
correctly identified and appropriately assessed all factors affecting our
business or that the publicly available and other information with respect to
these matters is complete and correct. Additional risks and uncertainties not
presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial also may
adversely impact us. Should any risks and uncertainties develop into actual
events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business,
financial condition and results of operations. For these reasons, the reader is
cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking
statements.
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Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is
based upon our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an
on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates including, among others, those
affecting revenues, the allowance for doubtful accounts, the salability of
inventory and the useful lives of tangible and intangible assets. We base our
estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we
believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form our
basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from
these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, or if management made
different judgments or utilized different estimates. Many of our estimates or
judgments are based on anticipated future events or performance, and as such are
forward-looking in nature, and are subject to many risks and uncertainties,
including those discussed below and elsewhere in this report. We do not
undertake any obligation to update or revise this discussion to reflect any
future events or circumstances.
Although
our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the notes to our
unaudited consolidated financial statements, the following discussion is
intended to describe those accounting policies and estimates most critical to
the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. For a detailed
discussion on the application of these and our other accounting policies, see
Note 1 contained in Part II, Item 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
the year ended December 31, 2008, included in Form 10-K.
Accounts Receivable – We
evaluate the collectability of our trade accounts receivable based on a number
of factors. In circumstances where we become aware of a specific customer’s
inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific reserve for bad debts is
estimated and recorded, which reduces the recognized receivable to the estimated
amount we believe will ultimately be collected. In addition to specific customer
identification of potential bad debts, bad debt charges are recorded based on
our recent past loss history and an overall assessment of past due trade
accounts receivable outstanding.
Revenue Recognition – Our
products are sold to distributors, wholesalers and retailers for cash or on
credit terms. Our credit terms, which are established in accordance with local
and industry practices, typically require payment within 30 days of delivery. We
recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery
has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is
reasonably assured. Any discounts, sales
incentives or similar arrangement with the customer is estimated at time of sale
and deducted from revenue. All sales to distributors and retailers are final
sales and we have a “no return” policy; however, in limited instances, due to
credit issues or distributor changes, we may take back product. We believe that
adequate provision has been made for cash discounts, returns and spoilage based
on the Company’s historical experience.
Inventory – We hold raw
materials and finished goods inventories, which are manufactured and procured
based on our sales forecasts. We value inventory at the lower of cost or market
and include adjustments for estimated obsolescence, principally on a first
in-first out basis. These valuations are subject to customer acceptance and
demand for the particular products, and our estimates of future realizable
values are based on these forecasted demands. We regularly review inventory
detail to determine whether a write-down is necessary. We consider various
factors in making this determination, including recent sales history and
predicted trends, industry market conditions and general economic conditions.
Differences could result in the amount and timing of write-downs for any period
if we make different judgments or use different estimates.
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Stock-Based Compensation –We
use the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing formula to estimate the fair value
of stock options at the date of grant. The Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing
formula was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options
that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. The Company’s
employee stock options, however, have characteristics significantly different
from those of traded options. For example, employee stock options are generally
subject to vesting restrictions and are generally not transferable. In addition,
option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions,
including the expected stock price volatility, the expected life of an option
and the number of awards ultimately expected to vest. Changes in subjective
input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates of an option.
Furthermore, the estimated fair value of an option does not necessarily
represent the value that will ultimately be realized by an employee. The Company
uses historical data of comparable companies to estimate the expected price
volatility, the expected option life and the expected forfeiture rate. The
risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time
of grant for the estimated life of the option. If actual results are not
consistent with the Company’s assumptions and judgments used in estimating the
key assumptions, the Company may be required to increase or decrease
compensation expense or income tax expense, which could be material to its
results of operations.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
December 2007, the FASB issued guidance in the Business Combinations Topic of
the Codification. This guidance requires the acquiring entity in a
business combination to record all assets acquired and liabilities assumed at
their respective acquisition-date fair values including contingent
consideration. In addition, this guidance changes the recognition of
assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from preacquisition
contingencies and requires the expensing of acquisition-related costs as
incurred. The guidance applies prospectively to business combinations
for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009. We
adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2009. Any impact would be
on future acquisitions.
In April
2008, the FASB issued guidance in the Intangibles-Goodwill and Other Topic of
the Codification on the determination of the useful life of an intangible
asset. This guidance amends the factors that should be considered in
developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of
a recognized intangible asset. This statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008,
and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this
guidance effective January 1, 2009. There is no impact on our
financial statements as of September 30, 2009.
In April
2009, the FASB issued guidance in the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
Topic of the Codification on determining fair value when the volume and level of
activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying
transactions that are not orderly. The guidance emphasizes that even
if there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity,
the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair
value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a
liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or
distressed sale) between market participants. The guidance provides a
number of factors to consider when evaluating whether there has been a
significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or
liability in relation to normal market activity. In addition, when
transactions or quoted prices are not considered orderly, adjustments to those
prices based on the weight of available information may be needed to determine
the appropriate fair value. The guidance is effective for interim or
annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied
prospectively. We adopted this guidance effective for the quarter
ending June 30, 2009. There is no impact of the adoption on our
financial statements as of September 30, 2009.
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In April
2009, FASB issued guidance in the Financial Instruments Topic of the
Codification on interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments.
The guidance requires disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments
for both interim reporting periods, as well as annual reporting periods. The
guidance is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods ending after
June 15, 2009 and shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of this guidance
had no impact on our financial statements as of September 30, 2009, other than
the additional disclosure.
In August
2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-05, “Measuring
Liabilities at Fair Value” (ASU 2009-05). ASU 2009-05 amends the Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification
by providing additional guidance clarifying the measurement of liabilities at
fair value. ASU 2009-05 is effective for us for the reporting period ending
December 31, 2009. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2009-05 to have an
impact on our financial statements.
All new
accounting pronouncements issued but not yet effective have been deemed to not
be applicable; hence the adoption of these new standards is not expected to have
a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or
financial position.
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
THREE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2008
Revenue
Sales for
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $1.3 million and
$435,000, respectively. The increase of 208.4 percent was mainly due to
increased revenue in all sales channels and many new customers, both in DSD and
DTR. The larger new customers for the quarter were a convenience chain, a health
store chain and a grocery chain. We had also a new large DSD distributor and
increased revenue from another health store chain.
Gross
profit
Gross
Profit was 42.9 percent in the third quarter 2009 as compared to negative 4.8
percent for the same period in 2008. The increase in gross profit was mainly due
to in 2008 we wrote off expired inventory, recorded a reserve for obsolescence
of bottle packaging material and excess bottle inventory. Our remnant inventory
of bottles was sold in the quarter and therefore we have reduced the
obsolescence reserve for slow moving inventories. Without this write-down our
gross profit for the three month period of 2008 would have been a more normal
41.8 percent.
Operating
Expenses
Sales and
marketing expenses have increased substantially from one year to the next, $2.6
million for the third quarter of 2009 as compared to $1.4 million for the same
three-month period in 2008, or an increase of $1.2 million. This was mainly due
to increased radio, TV and print advertising by $940,000, sales and marketing
employee cost by $292,000, offset to a lesser extent by reduced local events and
local marketing of $149,000. The general and administrative expenses increased
from $434,000 for the three-month period in 2008 to $624,000 for the same period
in 2009, an increase of $190,000. This was mainly due to increased option
expense for all employees by $210,000 and increased employee cost of $73,000,
offset to a lesser extent by reduction of allowance for bad debts of $42,000 and
reduced research and development expense of $90,000. We are concentrating our
efforts to increase marketing and sales activities, which can be seen in our
newly launched national marketing campaign.
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Other
expense
The net
interest expense increased from $33,000 for the three-month period in 2008 to
$50,000, during the third quarter in 2009, or an increase of $18,000, mainly
related to increased debt.
NINE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
2008
Revenue
Sales for
the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 were $3.5 million and $2.0
million, respectively. The increase of 76.8 percent was due to increased sales
both in DSD and DTR. The largest increase in the first nine months of 2009 comes
from two DSD distributors that had almost no sales in the same period in 2008.
We also sold to new retail chains and had strong increase in sales from some of
our existing customers. Last year we had one large international order, and this
year for the nine month period our total international orders diminished by
$311,000 as compared to the same period last year.
Gross
profit
Gross
profit was 42.9 percent in nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to
29.6 percent for the same period in 2008. The increase in gross profit was
mainly due to write-off of bottle inventory as described earlier and lower
margins on our export sales during the 9 months in 2008.
Operating
Expenses
Sales and
marketing expenses have increased substantially from one year to the next, $5.3
million for the first nine months of 2009 as compared to $2.9 million for the
same nine-month period in 2008, or an increase of $2.4 million. This was mainly
due to increased radio, TV and print advertising by $1.3 million, sales and
marketing employee cost by $760,000, offset to a lesser extent by reduced local
events and local marketing of $89,000. The general and administrative expenses
increased from $1.3 million for the nine-month period in 2008 to $1.4 for the
same period in 2009, an increase of $105,000. This was mainly due to increased
option expense by $87,000 and increased employee cost of $212,000, offset to a
lesser extent by reduction of allowance for bad debts of $71,000 and reduced
research and development expense of $198,000.
Other
expense
The net
interest expense decreased from $292,000 for the first nine months of 2008 to
$106,000, during the same period in 2009, or a decrease of $187,000. This
decrease was mainly due to reduction of amortization of debt discount of
$157,000, incurred when issuing convertible notes, and reduction of interest
paid to third parties, offset to a lesser extent by reduced interest income on
note receivable of $49,000.
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LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have
yet to establish any history of profitable operations. As a result, at September
30, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $16.7 million. At September 30, 2009,
we had working capital of $70,000. The independent auditor’s report for the year
ended December 31, 2008, includes an explanatory paragraph to their audit
opinion stating that our recurring losses from operations and working capital
deficiency raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. We have had operating cash flow deficits all quarters of operations.
Our revenue has not been sufficient to sustain our operations. We expect that
our revenue will not be sufficient to sustain our operations for the foreseeable
future. Our profitability will require the successful commercialization of our
current product Celsius® and
any future products we develop. No assurances can be given when this will occur
or that we will ever be profitable.
We fund
part of our working capital from a line of credit with a related party, CD
Financial, LLC. The line of credit was started in December 2008 and is for $1
million. The interest rate is LIBOR rate plus three percent on the outstanding
balance. The line expires in December 2009 and is renewable. In connection with
the revolving line of credit we have entered into a loan and security agreement
under which we have pledged all our assets as security for the line of credit.
The outstanding balance as of September 30, 2009 was $550,000.
We
borrowed in 2004 and 2005 a total of $500,000 from one of our stockholders with
interest of a rate variable with the prime rate. In July 2008, we restructured
the agreement and decreased the interest rate to prime rate flat, monthly
payments of $5,000 until a balloon payment of approximately $606,000 in January
2010. This debt was restructured in September, 2009, to a convertible note of
$615,000 with maturity in September 2012. Interest is set at 3% over the
one-month LIBOR rate. The first interest payment is due in September 2010 and
quarterly thereafter. The note can be converted to shares of our common stock.
The outstanding balance, net of debt discount, was $431,000 as of September 30,
2009.
We
borrowed $50,000 from the CEO of the Company in February 2006. We also owed the
CEO $171,000 for accrued salaries from 2006 and 2007. The two debts were
restructured in to one note accruing 3% interest, monthly payments of $5,000 and
with a balloon payment of $64,000 in January 2011. The outstanding balance as of
September 30, 2009 was $155,000.
We
terminated a consulting agreement with a company controlled by one of our former
directors. As partial consideration we issued a note payable for $250,000. The
outstanding balance as of September 30, 2009 was $15,000.
We issued
in December 2007 a convertible note for $1.5 million and received $250,000 in
cash and a note receivable for $1.3 million; see further discussion below on our
purchase agreement with Golden Gate Investors.
In August
of 2008, we entered into a security purchase agreement (“SPA1”) with CDS
Ventures of South Florida, LLC (“CDS”), an affiliate of CD Financial, LLC
(“CD”), pursuant to which we received $1.5 million in cash, cancelled two
convertible notes issued to CD for $500,000. In exchange, the Company issued to
CDS, 2,000 Series A Preferred Shares, and a warrant to purchase additional 1,000
Series A Preferred Shares. See further discussion below on SPA1 with
CDS.
In
December of 2008, we entered into a second security purchase agreement (“SPA2”)
with CDS pursuant to which we received $2.0 million in cash and issued 2,000
Series B Preferred Shares, and a warrant to purchase additional 2,000 Series B
Preferred Shares. In March, 2009, CDS exercised its warrant and subscribed to an
additional 2,000 Series B Preferred Shares. During April and May, 2009, we
received the corresponding $2 million in cash. See further discussion below on
SPA2 with CDS.
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In
September 2009, we entered into a $6.5 million loan agreement with CDS. The loan
can be disbursed at $2 million per month for the months of September, October
and November and $500,000 in December. The loan is due in September 2012.
Interest is set at 3% over the one-month LIBOR rate. The first interest payment
is due in September 2010 and quarterly thereafter. The note can be converted to
shares of our common stock. The outstanding balance, net of debt discount, was
$1,741,000 as of September 30, 2009.
We
entered into a stock purchase agreement with Fusion Capital in June 2007. During
2007, we received $1.4 million in proceeds from sales of shares to Fusion
Capital. We can sell shares for a consideration of up to $14.6 million to Fusion
Capital until October 2009, when and if the selling price of the shares to
Fusion Capital exceeds $0.45. We do not expect to be able to sell any shares to
Fusion Capital before the agreement’s termination.
We will
require additional financing to sustain our operations. Management estimates
that we need to raise an additional $5.0 to $15.0 million in order to implement
our revised business plan over the next 12 months. We are able to implement an
alternative business plan with less financing. We do not currently have
sufficient financial resources to fund our operations or those of our
subsidiaries. Therefore, we need additional funds to continue these operations.
No assurances can be given that the Company will be able to raise sufficient
financing.
OUR
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GOLDEN GATE INVESTORS, INC
On December
19, 2007, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with Golden Gate
Investors, Inc (“GGI”). The agreement included four tranches of $1,500,000 each.
The first tranche consisted of a 7.75% convertible debenture (the “Debenture”)
issued by the Company, in exchange for $250,000 in cash and a promissory note
for $1,250,000 issued by GGI which was to mature on February 1, 2012. The
promissory note contained a prepayment provision which required GGI to make
prepayments of interest and principal of $250,000 monthly upon satisfaction of
certain conditions. One of the conditions to prepayment was that GGI may
immediately sell all of the Common Stock Issued at Conversion (as defined in the
Debenture) pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933. The Company was
under no contractual obligation to ensure that GGI may immediately sell all of
the Common Stock Issued at Conversion pursuant to Rule 144. In the event that
GGI could not immediately sell all of the Common Stock Issued at Conversion
pursuant to Rule 144, GGI would be under no obligation to prepay the promissory
note and likewise under no obligation to exercise its conversion rights under
the Debenture. If GGI did not fully convert the Debenture by its maturity on
December 19, 2011, the balance of the Debenture was to be offset by any balance
due to the Company under the promissory note. The balance of the Debenture can
be converted at any time with a conversion price as the lower of (i) $1.00, or
(ii) 80% of the average of the three lowest daily volume weighted average price
during the 20 trading days prior to GGI’s election to convert. The Company was
not required to issue the shares unless a corresponding payment has been made on
the promissory note. GGI converted $879,000 of its convertible debenture through
June 2009 receiving 18.0 million shares of Common Stock.
GGI did
not make its note payment due on October 21, 2008. On September 8,
2009, the Company entered into an addendum to the agreement with GGI. The
balance of the note receivable, $250,000 was netted against the balance of the
Debenture. The outstanding balance of the debenture as of September 30, 2009,
was $346,000. All future tranches were cancelled and terminated without penalty
to either party.
The
foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of the promissory note, purchase agreement, and Debenture, a copy of each of
which was filed as Exhibit 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, respectively to our Current
Report on Form 8-K/A as filed with the SEC on January 9, 2008 and each of which
is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
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OUR
SECURITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CDS VENTURES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC
On August
8, 2008, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (“SPA1”) with CDS, an
affiliate of CD Financial, LLC (“CD”). Pursuant to SPA1, we issued 2,000 Series
A preferred shares (“Preferred A Shares”), as well as a warrant to purchase
additional 1,000 Preferred A Shares, for a cash payment of $1.5 million and the
cancellation of two notes in aggregate amount of $500,000 issued to CD. The
Preferred A Shares can be converted into our common stock at any time. SPA1 was
amended on December 12, 2008 to provide that until December 31, 2010, the
conversion price is $0.08, after which the conversion price is the greater of
$0.08 or 90% of the volume weighted average price of the common stock for the
prior 10 trading days. Pursuant to SPA1, we also entered into a registration
rights agreement, pursuant to which we filed a registration statement for the
common stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred Shares. The registration
statement filed in connection with the Preferred A Shares was declared effective
on May 14, 2009. The Preferred A Shares accrue ten percent annual cumulative
dividend, payable in additional Preferred A Shares. We issued 81 Preferred A
Shares in dividends during the first quarter of 2009. The Preferred A Shares
mature on February 1, 2013 and are only redeemable in Company Common Stock. The
full agreement can be reviewed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
August 12, 2008.
On
December 12, 2008, we entered into a second securities purchase agreement
(“SPA2”) with CDS. Pursuant to SPA2 we issued 2,000 Series B preferred shares
(“Preferred B Shares”), as well as a warrant to purchase additional 2,000
Preferred B Shares, for a cash payment of $2.0 million. The Preferred B Shares
can be converted into our common stock at any time. Until December 31, 2010, the
conversion price is $0.05, after which the conversion price is the greater of
$0.05 or 90% of the volume weighted average price of the common stock for the
prior 10 trading days. Pursuant to SPA2, we also entered into a registration
rights agreement, pursuant to which we filed a registration statement for the
common stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred Shares in October 2009. The
Preferred B Shares accrue a ten percent annual cumulative dividend, payable in
additional Preferred B Shares. We issued 11 Preferred B Shares in dividends
during the first quarter of 2009. The Preferred B Shares mature on December 31,
2013 and are only redeemable in Company Common Stock. The full agreement can be
reviewed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 17,
2008.
On March
31, 2009, CDS exercised its right to purchase additional 2,000 Preferred B
Shares and executed a subscription agreement for $2.0 million. The monies for
the subscription were paid on April 7 and May 1, 2009.
Certain
covenants of both Series A and B preferred shares restrict the Company from
entering into additional debt arrangements or permitting liens to be filed
against the Company’s assets, without approval from the holder of the preferred
shares. There is a mandatory redemption in cash, if the Company breaches certain
covenants of the agreements. The holders have liquidation preference in case of
company liquidation. The Company has the right to redeem the preferred shares
early by the payment in cash of 104% of the liquidation preference value. The
Company may redeem the Series A shares at any time on or after July 1, 2010 and
the Series B shares at any time on or after January 1, 2011.
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OUR
CONVERTIBLE LOAN AGREEMENT WITH CDS VENTURES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC
On
September 8, 2009, we entered into a convertible loan agreement (the “Loan
Agreement”) with CDS. Under the Loan Agreement CDS will lend the
Company up to $6,500,000 (six million five hundred thousand dollars), with
disbursements to the Company limited as follows: (i) Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) during the month of September 2009; (ii) Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) during October 2009; Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during
November 2009; and (iii) Five Hundred Thousand ($500,000) in December 2009.
Provided, however, that no disbursement shall be made in an amount less than
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000). Any amounts not requested for
disbursement in one calendar month can be carried over to a subsequent month and
disbursed in addition to the maximum of such subsequent month. The
loan is due on September 8, 2012 and carries a variable interest rate equal to
three hundred (300) basis points over the one (1) month LIBOR (the “Note Rate”).
Commencing on September 8, 2010 and continuing each three (3)-month period
hereafter, we will make payments of all accrued but unpaid interest only on the
unpaid principal amount at the Note Rate. The loan can at any time be converted
to shares of our Common Stock at the Conversion Price. The “Conversion Price”
shall be: (A) from September 8, 2009 through and including December 31, 2011,
equal to the lesser of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the average of the ten daily
VWAPs for the 10 Trading Days immediately preceding the date on which a
conversion notice is received (defined in the note as the “Market Price”); or
(B) after December 31, 2011 the greater of (i) $0.40 per share, or
(ii) the Market Price, as appropriately adjusted for in either case stock
splits, stock dividends and similar events; provided that, the conversion price
shall never be less than $0.10 (ten cents) regardless of the Market Price on the
conversion date. Maximum number of shares of Common Stock to be issued based on
the lowest Conversion Price possible is 65,000,000. As of September 30, 2009,
the outstanding balance of the loan was $1.7 million, net of unamortized debt
discount of $259,000.
In
connection with the Loan Agreement, we entered into a registration rights
agreement with CDS pursuant to which we were obligated to file a registration
statement with the SEC covering the maximum amount of shares of Common stock
issuable under the Loan Agreement, 65,000,000. In addition, we are obligated to
use our best efforts to have the registration statement or amendment declared
effective by the SEC at the earliest possible date and reasonable best efforts
to keep the registration statement effective until the all such shares held by
CDS are freely saleable pursuant to Rule 144(k) of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended. On October 12, 2009, we filed a registration statement pursuant to
registration rights agreement executed in connection with the Loan
Agreement.
OUR
REFINANCE AGREEMENT WITH LUCILLE SANTINI
On
September 8, 2009, we entered into a convertible loan agreement (the “Refinance
Agreement”) with Lucille Santini. We received advances from Santini
at various instances during 2004 and 2005, $76,000 and $424,000, respectively.
The advances carried interest at a rate variable with the prime
rate. In July, 2008, the debt was refinanced, with interest at prime
rate flat and monthly amortization of $5,000. A balloon payment of approximately
$606,000 was due in January 2010. In July, 2009, the debt was refinanced again,
with interest at prime rate flat and monthly amortization of $11,500. A balloon
payment of approximately $451,600 was due in January 2011. This note together
with a cash payment of $3,699 was exchanged for a new note due on September 8,
2012. This note carries a variable interest rate equal to three hundred (300)
basis points over the one (1) month LIBOR (the “Note Rate”). Commencing on
September 8, 2010 and continuing each three (3)-month period hereafter, we will
make payments of all accrued but unpaid interest only on the unpaid principal
amount at the Note Rate. The loan can at any time be converted to shares of our
Common Stock at the Conversion Price. The “Conversion Price” shall be: (A) from
September 8, 2009 through and including December 31, 2011, equal to the lesser
of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the average of the ten daily VWAPs for the 10
Trading Days immediately preceding the date on which a conversion notice is
received (defined in the note as the “Market Price”); or (B) after December 31,
2011 the greater of (i) $0.40 per share, or (ii) the Market Price, as
appropriately adjusted for in either case stock splits, stock dividends and
similar events; provided that, the conversion price shall never be less than
$0.10 (ten cents) regardless of the Market Price on the conversion date. Maximum
number of shares of Common Stock to be issued based on the lowest Conversion
Price possible is 6,150,000. As of September 30, 2009, the outstanding balance
of the loan was $431,000, net of unamortized debt discount of
$181,000.
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In
connection with the Refinance Agreement, we entered into a registration rights
agreement with Santini pursuant to which we were obligated to file a
registration statement with the SEC covering the shares of Common Stock
underlying the Refinance Agreement. In addition, we are obligated to use our
best efforts to have the registration statement or amendment declared effective
by the SEC at the earliest possible date and reasonable best efforts to keep the
registration statement effective until the all such shares held by Santini are
freely saleable pursuant to Rule 144(k) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. On October 12, 2009, we filed a registration statement pursuant to
registration rights agreement executed in connection with the Refinance
Agreement.
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We have
accrued $171,000 for the CEO’s salary from March 2006 through May 30, 2007. The
CEO also lent us $50,000 in February 2006. The two debts were restructured in to
one note accruing 3% interest, monthly payments of $5,000 and with a balloon
payment of $64,000 in January 2011. The outstanding balance as of September 30,
2009 was $155,000.
The
Company entered into a 6-month lease starting October 1, 2009, for office
premises with CDR Atlantic Plaza, Ltd (“CDR”), a company controlled by Carl
DeSantis, an affiliate to the company. The total lease payments in the agreement
total $24,000.
CD, CDR
and CDS are considered a related parties due to their ownership of preferred
shares and common stock, see further discussions under Liquidity and Capital
Resources, Our Security Purchase Agreement with CDS Ventures of South Florida,
LLC and Our Loan Agreement with CDS Ventures of South Florida, LLC,
above.
Lucille
Santini is considered a related party due to her ownership of common stock and
convertible loan, see further discussions under Liquidity and Capital Resources,
and Our Refinance Agreement with Lucille Santini, above.
Related
party transactions are contracted on terms comparable to the terms of similar
transactions with unaffiliated parties.
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ITEM
3. CONTROLS AND
PROCEEDURES
Evaluation
of disclosure controls and procedures
Our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (collectively the “Certifying
Officers”) maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is
designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to
be disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management timely. The
Certifying Officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures
are effective at the “reasonable assurance” level. Under the supervision and
with the participation of management, as of the end of the period covered by
this report, the Certifying Officers evaluated the effectiveness of the design
and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Furthermore, the Certifying
Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures in place are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us, including
our consolidated subsidiaries, in reports that we file or submit under the
Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely
basis in accordance with applicable Commission rules and regulations; and (ii)
accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Certifying
Officers and other persons that perform similar functions, if any, to allow us
to make timely decisions regarding required disclosure in our periodic
filings.
Changes
in internal controls
We have
made no changes to our internal controls during the third quarter of 2009 that
have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect our
internal control over financial reporting. Our management does not expect that
our disclosure or internal controls will prevent all errors or fraud. A control
system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable,
not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are
resource constraints, and the benefit of controls must be considered relative to
their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control
system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be
detected.
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PART
II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal
Proceedings.
There are
no material legal proceedings pending against us.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and
Use of Proceeds.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company issued a total of 278,506
shares as compensation to a consultant and a distributor at a fair value of
$30,125.
No
commission was issued in the transactions above.
Item
3. Defaults upon Senior
Securities.
Not
applicable.
Item
4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
Holders.
Not
applicable.
Item
5. Other
Information.
Not
applicable.
Item
6. Exhibits
31.1 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive
Officer
31.2 Section
302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section
906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section
906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
CELSIUS
HOLDINGS, INC.
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November
6, 2009
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By:
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/s/: Jan Norelid
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Jan
Norelid, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
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