Fuss Brands Corp. - Annual Report: 2004 (Form 10-K)

 

 

ITEM 1	BUSINESS	1
ITEM 2	PROPERTIES	11
ITEM 3	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	11
ITEM 4	SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS	13
	PART II
ITEM 5	MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	14
ITEM 6	SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA	17
ITEM 7	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION	17
ITEM 7A	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	32
ITEM 8	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA	33
ITEM 9	CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE	33
ITEM 9A	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	33
ITEM 10	DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT	34
ITEM 11	EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION	36
ITEM 12	SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS	38
ITEM 13	CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS	41
ITEM 14	PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES	42
ITEM 15	EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K	43

 

 

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Revenues increased by $5,216,002, or 9% for the year ended April 30, 2004, compared to the year ended April 30, 2003. The increase in revenues is directly related to changing interest rates during the comparable twelve month periods. Sequentially, our revenues increased by more than $3.0 million from the quarter ended January 31, 2004 to the quarter ended April 30, 2004. This halted a trend of two consecutive quarters of declining revenues. The threats of rising interest rates was likely the largest contributor as many consumers want to either purchase a new home, or refinance their current home prior to the projected upturn in interest rates. As interest rates rise, the refinance market declines, shifting a greater percentage of the potential borrowers to those whom are purchasing a residence. Management believes that continued increases in interest rates could slow the growth ANZA had been experiencing in prior fiscal years.

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Bravorealty.com continues to generate only modest revenue, $600,000 for the year ended April 30, 2004, and is operating at near break-even. Management continues to evaluate the business model for our real estate services. Without a significant shift in the model and potential additional capital outlay, Bravo Realty is not expected to provide significant revenue or profitability in future periods.

Costs of revenues are comprised of salaries to employees along with commissions. Commissions are paid on loans funded. Other costs include other various loan related expenses, such as referral fees, processing fees, underwriter fees, and other miscellaneous fees related to brokered revenues. Costs of Revenues increased by $5,294,759 or 12.4%, for the year ended April 30, 2004, to $47,933,581 from $42,698,822 for the year ended April 30, 2003. Other costs associated with Bravorealty.com increased by $41,857, or 8.2% due to a slightly higher volume of real estate transactions closed during the current year.

Consolidated gross profit decreased by $60,614, or 0.4% for the year ended April 30, 2004 to $14,574,488 from $14,635,102 for the year ended April 30, 2003. As a percentage of revenue, the gross profit decreased by approximately 2.6%. The decrease is attributable to a change in overall spending by the net branch operations based on the recent slow down in the refinance market. After the corporate fee is paid from every dollar earned by a net branch, the remaining amount is ultimately paid out in the form of commissions or general and administrative expenses (office rents, compensation for office personnel, etc). Many of our net branches expanded their operations in early fiscal year 2004 to keep up with the large refinance business. In recent months, less expansion has taken place and more of the earned dollars have been ultimately paid out as commission.

General and administrative expenses totaled $12,863,232 for the year ended April 30, 2004, compared to $10,486,962 for the year ended April 30, 2003. This increase of $2,376,270 can be directly attributed to AMRES and the expansion required during the early part of the current year to handle the increased volume of refinancing business.

In recent months, we have continued to reduce headcount in support functions. Should we continue to experience downward pressure on our sources of revenue, we will need to implement additional cost reduction measures in the area of general and administrative personnel. We have already implemented some of these types of cost containment measures by not re-hiring for certain positions that have become open due to terminations or resignations.

Selling and marketing expense relates primarily to costs incurred for prospecting activities to obtain new clients (borrowers). These costs include acquiring “leads” which translate into funded loans. Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended April 30, 2004 amounted to $2,201,119 compared to $2,859,830 in the prior period. The decrease from the prior year is due to the fact that during the first quarter of the current year, interest rates were at all time lows creating an ample supply of would be borrowers. Thus, proportional to our revenues, we did not have to direct as much funds to selling and marketing expenses to attract clients. We may see increased spending in this area in future periods as the marketplace for a qualified borrower becomes more competitive.

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To date, we have funded a portion of our operating costs through the use of common stock paid to outside consultants. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, we issued 40,000 shares of stock, incurring costs of approximately $11,200 to consultants related to sales and marketing activities at AMRES. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, costs paid in the form of stock to outside consultants totaled approximately $85,400, representing 152,500 shares. The majority of these shares were issued in conjunction with legal services provided by outside legal consultants with regard to the merger transaction we were pursuing with Homelife. In addition, during the year ended April 30, 2003, we issued 199,000 shares at a cost of $84,330 to employees and directors as incentives.

During the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, we recorded an impairment charge in the amount of $195,247 ($175,247 relating to Expidoc and $20,000 relating to Titus). During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, we recorded an impairment charge related to Titus in the amount of $150,000 Effective January 31, 2004, all operations at Expidoc have been discontinued, and thus, an impairment charge for all remaining goodwill has been recorded. Similarly, we have recorded an impairment charge for all remaining goodwill of Titus as we believe sufficient time has passed without any activity in terms of parties interested in purchasing Titus in its current state. As of April 30, 2004, all goodwill related to either Titus or Expidoc is considered by management to be impaired and thus has been written down to zero in the consolidated financial statements.

On October 25, 2002, the board of directors authorized the issuance of 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon exercise of the Laguna warrant. The stock was valued at the fair market value on the date the settlement was executed of $0.60 per share, less a 10% reduction based on the Rule 144 restriction. The value of the 150,000 shares issued to Laguna was determined to be $54,000. The original value of warrants was $132,543 and the value of the warrant immediately prior to the settlement was determined to be equal to the original relative value of the warrant, since no economic changes impacted the value of the warrant since the date of issuance. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, management recorded a gain on the settlement as other income in the amount of $78,543. There were no non-recurring settlement expenses or gains for the twelve months ended April 30, 2004.

Interest expense was $37,155 for the year ended April 30, 2004, compared to $146,572 for the year ended April 30, 2003. In the current year, interest expense is primarily related to interest paid on our warehouse line of credit. As of April 30, 2004, we have authorization for $10,000,000 to be drawn against our warehouse line of credit. In prior years, interest expense also included amounts incurred on notes payable and equity transactions outstanding at that time .  The Company satisfied the notes payable as part of the recapitalization transaction discussed in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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Our income taxes have not been material during the periods presented because of utilization of ANZA’s net operating loss carry-forwards for federal income tax reporting purposes. California suspended net operating losses usage for fiscal 2003 and 2004. In 2003, we deducted losses associated with the LoanNet transactions, as we sold our rights to the shares originally issued for the exchange transaction in February 2000. The loss deduction amounted to approximately $2.1 million. No deferred tax asset was previously recorded for this loss deduction. The Company has no significant current or deferred income tax expense during the periods presented.

We incurred a net loss for the year ended April 30, 2004 in the amount of $1,122,663, or $(0.23) per share compared with a net income of $902,392, or $0.32 per share for the year ended April 30, 2003. The loss experienced during the year ended April 30, 2004 is due to the provision for contingent liabilities related to ongoing lawsuits in the amount of $421,800, increases in general and administrative as discussed above, and impairments of goodwill in the amount of $195,247.

As we continue to experience a significant slow down in the refinance business, and if we are unsuccessful in the business initiatives described above to expand our sources of revenue, we are prepared to take immediate actions to reduce our cost structure. If our total loan volume continues to decline, we will need fewer personnel to carry out the functions needed to support the loan process. Specifically, we would further reduce headcount in such areas as compliance, accounting and marketing. We are prepared to reduce our operating expenses by as much as 25%, if conditions warrant. If we are unable to generate additional sources of revenue, our results will continue to fluctuate and it may be difficult for us to curtail losses from operations. AMRES, in particular, is establishing various business initiatives to reduce its reliance on the refinancing market (as discussed under continuing operations).

Income from discontinued operations amounted to $60,913 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, compared to $166,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. The prior period includes a full twelve months of operating results compared to only nine months of operating results in the current year (operations at Expidoc were suspended during January of 2004). The Company does not expect to incur any costs in future periods relating to the discontinued operations.

Revenues increased by $31,569,641, or 120.2%, to $57,843,518 for the year ended April 30, 2003, compared to $26,273,877 for the year ended April 30, 2002. The growth in revenues is primarily attributable to the expansion and growth of AMRES primarily through the brokering of loans. AMRES accounted for over 97% of consolidated revenues for both periods. AMRES, as did most of the mortgage industry, benefited greatly from the decline in interest rates over the last twelve months. Typically, as interest rates fall, the refinance market grows, expanding the market of interested borrowers beyond those borrowing for the purchase of their primary residence. AMRES benefited from this market upturn, as they had the capacity in terms of people and infrastructure to accommodate the additional business. Management believes that a significant increase in interest rates could slow the rapid growth ANZA has experienced over the last two fiscal years.

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More significantly, the increase in loan production in the branch program at AMRES was the major contributor to the growth in revenue. AMRES’ net branch program comprised approximately 200 branches as of April 30, 2003, compared to over 300 branches as of April 30, 2002. We made a concerted effort to close certain net branches that were not producing an adequate volume in monthly loan production. This has allowed us to concentrate our resources on the best performing branches. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, the total revenue associated with the Net Branches was approximately $44.6 Million, compared to total revenue associated with the Net Branches of $17.9 Million for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The Net Branch program is expected to continue to be a primary growth vehicle in the future. In addition, the mortgage banking division of AMRES is expected to continue its expansion over the next several months, including applying to FannieMae as a seller/servicer.

Bravo Realty became operational in January of 2001. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, revenues amounted to $588,562 compared with revenues of $318,825 for the period ending April 30, 2002. Although Bravorealty.com has experienced moderate revenue growth, we have reviewed the current model and have determined that a franchise type model will provide us the best opportunity to grow our real estate business quicker and with a higher degree of profitability. As such, during the upcoming fiscal year, we will be launching Bravo Real Estate Network, a franchise-type real estate brokerage. Startup costs related to the franchise operations are not expected to be significant, and will be paid from the cash generated from our operations. Bravorealty.com will become a non-operating entity.

Revenues from Titus were not material for either period presented. Titus is currently not operating.

Commissions are paid to loan agents on funded loans. Commissions increased by $25,233,701 or 144.5%, for the year ended April 30, 2003, to $42,698,822 from $17,465,121 for the year ended April 30, 2002. This increase is primarily related to the increased revenues discussed above. As a percentage of revenue, the cost of revenue increased by 7.6%, to 75.0% compared to 67.4% for the year ended April 30, 2003 and the year ended April 30, 2002, respectively. This increase is attributable to a higher percentage of total loan volume being closed by the branch operations. We earn a flat percentage on all loans closed within the branch program (.375% of the total loan value, with a minimum fee of $550). By comparison, our split with the corporate branches fluctuates based on the level of monthly commissions, with AMRES earning a higher percentage of the total commission as the monthly revenue increases. Thus, in any period in which there is a larger percentage of revenue growth associated with the net branches, our total commissions expense would tend to be higher as a percentage of revenue. Consulting expenses, associated with Bravorealty.com increased by $269,737, or 84.6%. This increase is directly related to the increase in real estate transactions closed during the year. Consolidated gross profit increased by $6,062,919 or 70.7% for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 to $14,635,102 from $8,572,183 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. This is directly related to the increased revenues discussed above.

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General and administrative expenses totaled $10,486,962 for the year ended April 30, 2003, compared to $5,969,490 for the year ended April 30, 2002. This increase of $4,517,472 can be attributed primarily to the business growth of the operating subsidiaries, namely AMRES, as additional personnel, office space and other administrative costs are required to handle the expansion.

Selling and marketing expense relates primarily to costs incurred for prospecting activities to obtain new clients (borrowers). These costs include acquiring “leads” which translate into funded loans. Selling and marketing expenses for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 amounted to $2,859,830 compared to $2,764,686 in the prior period. The primary reason for the slight increase (with such a significant increase in revenues) is that during the most recent twelve months, interest rates were at such record low points that the “pool” of borrowers interested in refinancing was abundant, thus helping us limit the amount of funds we had to direct toward acquiring prospective clients compared to our total revenues.

To date, we have funded a portion of our operating costs through the use of common stock paid to outside consultants. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, costs paid in the form of stock to outside consultants totaled approximately $85,400, representing 152,500 shares. The majority of these shares were issued in conjunction with legal services provided by outside legal consultants with regard to the merger transaction we were pursuing with Homelife. In addition, we issued 199,000 shares at a cost of $84,330 to employees and directors as incentives. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2002, costs paid in the form of stock to outside consultants totaled approximately $645,550, representing 275,000 shares of common stock. The breakout in terms of types of consulting services performed during the year ended April 30, 2002 is summarized in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. These costs are included in general and administrative costs on the consolidated statement of operations.

In March 2003, AMRES was served with a lawsuit brought by Oaktree Funding Corporation. The action relates to six different loan transactions brokered by AMRES and funded by Oaktree. There are several parties named in the action including AMRES, the appraiser, the escrow company, the notary public and the borrower in each transaction. We are vigorously defending the lawsuit as we believe the action lacks merit. However, it is the belief of the Company and of legal counsel that the maximum exposure attributable to this lawsuit is $140,000. The Company has recorded a provision for this amount in the financial statements as of April 30, 2003.

AMRES is named in two other actions which plaintiffs have alleged certain improprieties against certain branch managers. Management is vigorously defending these actions. It is the belief of AMRES management and of legal counsel that the maximum exposure attributable to these lawsuits is $105,000. We have recorded a provision for this amount in the financial statements as of April 30, 2003.

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On December 9, 2002, we received notification from HUD requesting indemnification on up to 23 loans brokered by a former loan officer of the Company. AMRES executed and provided an indemnification agreement to HUD, as requested. On February 13, 2003, HUD notified AMRES that (i) without the loans originated by this particular loan officer, AMRES' default and claim rate would be an acceptable level to HUD, and (ii) as a result of the termination of that loan officer, and the indemnification agreement, the matter was closed. We carry errors and omissions insurance coverage, which may offset any potential losses, which may be incurred by the Company with respect to these loans. Our insurance carrier has granted representation by counsel to AMRES. As of April 30, 2003, we have accrued $55,000 of expense in the accompanying financial statements to account for the potential deductible we could incur if all of these loans result in losses.

In accordance with SFAS 142, goodwill, during the periods presented, was not amortized in accordance with SFAS 142. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, we assessed the carrying value of Titus, after a liquidation of assets held by the Titus REIT. Titus has no remaining assets or obligations as of April 30, 2003. We have inquired as to the sale value of Titus, in its current state, and believe that an impairment of the carrying value of Titus is necessary to reduce the estimated proceeds to be received to $20,000. Accordingly, we have recorded an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $150,000 to operations during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. In addition, we reviewed the carrying value of assets and liabilities related to Titus and determined that further accrued acquisition liabilities in the amount of $80,000 were not paid, and therefore, the Company removed the liabilities through a reduction of the carrying value of goodwill.

On October 25, 2002, the board of directors authorized the issuance of 150,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon exercise of the Laguna warrant. The stock was valued at the fair market value on the date the settlement was executed of $0.60 per share, less a 10% reduction based on the Rule 144 restriction. The value of the 150,000 shares issued to Laguna was determined to be $54,000. The original value of warrants was $132,543 and the value of the warrant immediately prior to the settlement was determined to be equal to the original relative value of the warrant, since no economic changes impacted the value of the warrant since the date of issuance. During the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, management recorded a gain on the settlement as other income in the amount of $78,543.

As part of the Global settlement in June of 2001, we recorded settlement expense of $61,494 relating to the excess value of shares issued as part of the global settlement compared to the net reduction in debt and interest relief received in the settlement. Further, in August of 2001, we settled a dispute with a former consultant over an investment banking agreement, issuing the former consultant 75,000 shares of our restricted common stock, and canceling 10,000 shares previously issued. The net shares (65,000) were valued at $221,000 or $3.40 per share and charged to expense during the year ended April 30, 2002.

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During the twelve months ended April 30, 2002, we had capital lease obligations in default totaling $91,985 that were settled for $35,800. The remaining balance was recognized as a gain of $56,185. We used cash from operations to satisfy these settlements.

On January 17, 2002, American Residential Funding, a subsidiary (“AMRES”) purchased a note payable by ANZA to a related party in the amount of $103,404 and accrued interest totaling $6,291 for consideration of $40,000 of which $25,000 was tendered. In the consolidation the note payable is eliminated and we recognized a gain of $69,695 from forgiveness of debt. We used cash from operations to satisfy these settlements.

Interest expense was $146,572 as of April 30, 2003, compared to $179,428 as of April 30, 2002. This decrease is associated with a reduction in the total balance of notes payable during the year, offset somewhat by the amortization of the value ascribed to options issued to Laguna Pacific Partners, LLP as part of the Bridge Financing initiated by ANZA in June of 2002 and by higher average balances on our warehouse line of credit. See the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the “Warehouse Line Of Credit”.

Our income taxes have not been material during the years presented because of utilization of the Company’s net operating loss carryfowards for federal income tax reporting purposes. California suspended net operating losses usage for fiscal 2003 and 2004. In 2003, we deducted losses associated with the LoanNet transactions, as we sold our rights to the shares originally issued for the exchange transaction in February 2000. The loss deduction amounted to approximately $2.1 million. No deferred tax asset was previously recorded for this loss deduction. The Company has no current or deferred income tax expense during the period presented.

We achieved a net income for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 in the amount of $902,392, or $0.32 per basic common share compared with a net loss of $(442,713), or $(0.24) per basic common share for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The improved profitability experienced in fiscal 2003 is directly related to the increase in revenues and the reduction in non-cash expenses that have been significant in prior years. For the year ending April 30, 2002, non-cash expense relating to the amortization of the value ascribed to the Laguna warrants, settlement expense recorded as part of the Global settlement and stock paid to consultants amounted to approximately $1,040,244. Net income per basic share for fiscal 2003 amounted to $0.32, each, based on the weighted average shares number of shares outstanding of 2,777,656 during the year, using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We issued a significant number of common shares in February 2003 as a result of our recapitalization of our stockholders’ equity, causing an artificially low number of weighted average shares outstanding. Had we used the actual; number of shares outstanding at April 30, 2003 of 4,829,960 shares, our net income per share would be reduced from $0.32 per share to $0.19 per share.

Net income from discontinued operations amounted to $166,000 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, compared to $11,943 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. During the fiscal year 2003, the Company had more customers for its notary business compared to the prior year, which resulted in the increased profitability.

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Our cash balance equates to just over $2.2 million on hand as of April 30, 2004. Net cash provided by operating activities was $3,744,043 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, compared to $3,962,850 of cash used by operating activities for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, we recorded a net loss of $1,122,663 compared to a net profit of $902,392 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. In both periods, changes in our loans held for sale was the primary contributor to the net cash provided by or used in operating activities ($3,950,712 provided by decreases in our loans held for sale in the current year compared to $6,531,923 used by increases in our loans held for sale in the prior year). In addition, for the current twelve months, a decrease in commissions and accounts receivable in the amount of $484,509 and an increase in accrued liabilities in the amount of $339,244 were contributors to the cash provided by operating activities. In the prior period, the other major contributor to cash used by operating activities was an increase in our accounts receivable in the amount of $1,184,282.

Net cash used in investing activities was $349,880 and $210,547 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. For the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, net cash used in investing activities relates both to the purchase of equipment in the amount of $126,023 and increase in other assets of $73,867. For the prior period, net cash used in investing activities related primarily to purchases of equipment in the amount of $187,668. The increase in equipment in both years was directly related to the increases in AMRES operations. We upgraded our computers and related equipment and purchased software that is used in the mortgage banking operations.

Net cash used in financing activities was $3,945,287 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2004, compared to net cash provided by financing activities in the amount of $6,221,205 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. The most significant contributor to the cash used or provided in financing activities during both periods relates primarily to advances and repayments on our warehouse line of credit in the amount of $3,907,344 in net repayments during the current year compared to net advances of $6,469,333 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003. The warehouse line of credit is secured by first and second trust deed mortgages.

Net cash used in operating activities was $3,962,850 and $184,983 for the twelve months ending April 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2003, we recorded a net profit of $902,392 compared to a net loss of ($442,713) for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. In the prior year, the value of non-cash expenses relating to the issuance of stock for services and settlements was $775,228 more than such issuances of stock in the current year. In addition, during the twelve months ended April 30, 2003, the value of the loans held for sale increased to $6,531,923 compared to $712,530 in the prior year.

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Net cash used in investing activities was $210,547 and $29,024 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2003, the primary cash used in investing activities related to the purchase of equipment in the amount of $187,688. There were no individually significant sources or uses of funds from investing activities during the twelve months ended April 30, 2002.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $6,221,205 and $828,972 for the years ended April 30, 2003 and April 30, 2002 respectively. The most significant increase in the cash provided by financing activities between the years relates primarily to advances on our warehouse line of credit. For the year ended April 30, 2003, advances on the warehouse line of credit amounted to $6,469,333 compared to $704,034 for the twelve months ended April 30, 2002. The warehouse line of credit is secured by first and second trust deed mortgages.

We incurred losses during the twelve months ended April 30, 2004 in the amount of $1,122,663. Our working capital (current assets in excess of current liabilities) declined from the previous fiscal year, $107,286 at April 30, 2004, which declined from $1,459,162 at April 30, 2003, because of such losses. Our current obligations consist primarily of liabilities generated in the ordinary course of business, accrued estimated liabilities on litigation of $633,500, and our warehouse line of credit. The ultimate amount of loss on outstanding litigation is unknown, however, we have only provided losses on matters which are probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated by management. We have no long-term debt, which we need to service in the near term. We believe we can curtail such losses in the future by focusing on more profitable lending, and by monitoring our costs, however there are no assurances that such losses can be avoided in the near future.

We maintain a warehouse line of credit in the amount of $10,000,000, which is currently in technical default. Maintaining an adequate warehouse line of credit is critical to our growth plans for our mortgage banking operations. As of April 30, 2004, we were in default on our net worth, equity base, and current ratio requirements under the financial loan covenants related to our line of credit. Any significant reduction in the borrowing limits or significant changes in terms could have a negative impact on our ability to expand the mortgage banking operations at the pace and with the degree of profitability we desire. Further, we have traditionally experienced minimal defaults on loans funded through our mortgage banking operations. As we continue to grow this segment of our business, our default rate on these loans may increase. Any significant change in our default rate would have a negative impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We are vulnerable to increases in interest rates. Our business over the past two years has increased due to mortgage refinancing which resulted from declining interest rates. Recent increases in interest rates have caused a significant decline in refinancing activity. Interest rates appeared to have stabilized for the near term, noting a decline in long-term rates in March 2004. The sub-prime lending market is less vulnerable to increases in interest rates, because interest rates charges to these borrowers is significantly higher and less volatile to changes in interest rates. Significant increases in interest rates could have an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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We experience slow loan production January through March because of the low number of applications we receive in December and January relative to the other months during the year. We may incur losses during the months of February and March because of seasonality.

ANZA’s consolidated financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in the external disclosures of Anza, including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. Anza believes its use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. Valuations based on estimates are reviewed for reasonableness and conservatism on a consistent basis throughout Anza. Primary areas where financial information of Anza is subject to the use of estimates, assumptions and the application of judgment include accounts receivable allowances, and losses on loans held for sale and indemnifications associated with loans brokered. In addition, we are subject to litigation in the normal course of business. We assess the probability and financial exposure when determining when a liability for losses should be recorded. These significant estimates also include our evaluation of impairments of intangible assets (see further discussion below). In addition, the recoverability of deferred tax assets must be assessed as to whether these assets are likely to be recovered by Anza through future operations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.

Interest rate movements significantly impact our volume of closed loans and represent the primary component of market risk to us. In a higher interest rate environment, consumer demand for mortgage loans, particularly refinancing of existing mortgages, declines. Interest rate movements affect the interest income earned on loans held for sale, interest expense on the warehouse lines payable, the value of mortgage loans held for sale and ultimately the gain on sale of mortgage loans.

Our primary financial instruments are cash in banks and money market instruments. We do not believe that these instruments are subject to material potential near-term losses in future earnings from reasonably possible near-term changes in market rates or prices. We do not have derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We are not currently exposed to any material currency exchange risk.

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Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

	Report of McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP		F-1
	Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2004 and 2003		F-2
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
	April 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002		F-3
	Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity (Deficit) for the years ended
	April 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002		F-4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
	April 30, 2004, 2003, and 2002		F-7
	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements		F-9 to F-32

There have been no events required to be reported by this Item 9.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (or those persons performing similar functions), after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”), have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure the timely collection, evaluation and disclosure of information relating to the Company that would potentially be subject to disclosure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the Evaluation Date.

The following table sets forth the names and ages of our current directors and executive officers, the principal offices and positions held by each person, and the date such person became a director or executive officer. Our executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The directors serve one year terms until their successors are elected. The executive officers serve terms of one year or until their death, resignation or removal by the Board of Directors. Unless described below, there are no family relationships among any of the directors and officers.

Name		Age		Position(s)
Vincent Rinehart		54		Director, President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Principal Accounting Officer
L. Wade Svicarovich		59		Director

Vincent Rinehart has been a director and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since April 12, 2000, and its Chairman since January 1, 2001. He also serves in the following capacities: Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of AMRES (commencing in 1997); Chief Executive Officer of Firstline Mortgage, Inc., a HUD-approved originator of FHA, VA, and Title 1 loans (commencing in 1985); and a director of Firstline Relocation Services, Inc., a three -office enterprise that provides real estate sales, financing, destination, and departure services to Fortune 500 companies (commencing in 1995). Mr. Rinehart received his B.A. in Business Administration from California State University at Long Beach in 1972.

L. Wade Svicarovich has been a director of the Company since April 11, 2003. He has been the President and CEO of Kimlor Mills since 1993. He previously was Senior Vice President at Springs Industries from 1982 to 1993. Mr. Svicarovich attended Cal State Long Beach and served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1969, achieving the rank of Captain.

Mr. Scott Presta resigned as an officer and director of the company effective April 1, 2004, and Mr. Ken Arevalo resigned as a director of the company effective July 23, 2004.

To the Company’s knowledge, none of the nominees presently serve as directors of public corporations other than Anza Capital, Inc.

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

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During the two most recent fiscal years, to the Company’s knowledge, the following delinquencies occurred:

Name	No. of Late Reports	No. of Transactions  Reported Late	No. of Failures to File
Vincent Rinehart	1	1	-0-
Mitchell P. Kopin (Cranshire Capital, L.P.)	3	3	-0-

We have not adopted a written code of ethics, primarily because we believe and understand that our officers and directors adhere to and follow ethical standards without the necessity of a written policy.

During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, the Board of Directors met on numerous occasions and took written action on numerous other occasions. All the members of the Board attended the meetings. The written actions were by unanimous consent.

On April 11, 2003, an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors was formed. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, the Audit Committee met on one occasion. In accordance with a written charter adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors, the Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting process, including the system of internal controls. In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, the Audit Committee (i) reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management, (ii) discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by SAS 61, (iii) received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountants required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, (iv) discussed with the independent accountant the independent accountant’s independence, and (v) made appropriate recommendations to the Company’s Board of Directors concerning inclusion of the audited financial statements in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.

The directors who were members of the Audit Committee are Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich, both of whom are considered independent directors in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 10A(m)(3). Mr. Arevalo is considered by our Board of Directors to be an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Avevalo resigned as a director and member of the Audit Committee effective July 23, 2004.

On April 11, 2003, a Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors was formed, consisting of Vincent Rinehart and Scott A. Presta. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, the Compensation Committee took action by unanimous written consent on one occasion. Following Mr. Presta’s resignation from the Board of Directors effective April 1, 2004, the Compensation Committee was disbanded.

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On June 1, 2001, we entered into an Employment Agreement with Vincent Rinehart. Under the terms of the agreement, we are to pay to Mr. Rinehart a salary equal to $275,000 per year, subject to an annual increase of 10% commencing January 1, 2002, plus an automobile allowance of $1,200 per month and other benefits, including life insurance. The agreement is for a term of 5 years and provides for a severance payment in the amount of $500,000 and immediate vesting of all stock options in the event his employment is terminated for any reason, including cause. Mr. Rinehart’s Employment Agreement was ratified by the shareholders of the Company at our 2001 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

In December 1999, our Board of Directors approved the 2000 Stock Compensation Program (the “2000 Plan”), as amended. A total of 440,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2000 Plan, all of which have been issued. Unless terminated sooner, the 2000 Plan will terminate automatically in December of 2004.

The 2000 Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. The administrator has the power to determine the individuals to whom options, restricted shares or rights to purchase shares shall be granted, the number of shares or securities subject to each option, restricted share, purchase right or other award, the duration, times and exercisability of each award granted, and the price of any share purchase or exercise price of any option.

Options granted under the 2000 Plan are generally not transferable by the optionee except by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each option is exercisable, during the lifetime of the optionee, only by the optionee. Options generally must be exercised within 30 days following the end of the optionee's status as an employee or consultant unless extended to 90 days in the discretion of the administrator. Options may be exercised for up to 6 months upon death or disability. However, in no event may an option be exercised later than the earlier of the expiration of the term of the option or five years from the date of the 2000 Plan.

The 2000 Plan may be amended, altered, suspended or terminated by the administrator at any time, but no such amendment, alteration, suspension or termination may adversely affect the terms of any option, restricted share, purchase right or other award previously granted without the consent of the affected participant. Unless terminated sooner, the 2000 Plan will terminate automatically in December of 2004.

On February 28, 2003, our Board of Directors approved the Anza Capital, Inc. 2003 Omnibus Securities Plan. The Plan offers selected employees, directors, and consultants an opportunity to acquire our common stock, and serves to encourage such persons to remain employed by us and to attract new employees. The plan allows for the award of stock and options, up to 750,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock. On May 1 of each year, the number of shares in the 2003 Securities Plan shall automatically be adjusted to an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock of the Company on April 30 of the immediately preceding year. On May 4, 2004, pursuant to this provision, our Board of Directors increased the number of shares available under the plan by 936,746 shares. During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, we issued 40,000 shares under the plan, and subsequent to the year-end an additional 100,000 shares were issued. As of the date of this Annual Report, there are 796,746 shares available for issuance under the plan.

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In November 2002, Scott Presta received 42,500 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock for past services as a director and for agreeing to stand for re-election as a director, and Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich each received 25,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock for agreeing to stand for election as a director. In connection with his resignation from the Board of Directors on July 23, 2004, Mr. Arevalo returned the 25,000 shares. There are currently no agreements with any of the directors, or director nominees for additional compensation, and the Company does not anticipate paying any additional compensation. Directors of the Company are entitled to reimbursement for their travel expenses. The Company does not pay additional amounts for committee participation or special assignments of the Board of Directors.

The Summary Compensation Table shows certain compensation information for services rendered in all capacities for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Other than as set forth herein, no executive officer's salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 in any of the applicable years. The following information includes the dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards, the number of stock options granted and certain other compensation (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003), if any, whether paid or deferred.

					Annual Compensation									Long Term Compensation
														Awards							Payouts
Name and Principal Position			Year			Salary ($)			Bonus ($)			Other Annual Compensation ($)			Restricted Stock Awards ($)			Securities Underlying Options SARs (#)			LTIP Payouts ($)			All Other Compensation ($)
Vincent Rinehart			2004			329,452			-0-			14,400			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Pres., CEO,			2003			312,583			5,000			14,400			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Chairman			2002			290,000			5,000			24,000			-0-			125,000			-0-			-0-
Scott A. Presta (1)			2004			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Director			2003			-0-			-0-			-0-			22,950			-0-			-0-			-0-
			2002			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Kenneth Arevalo (2)			2004			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Director			2003			-0-			-0-			-0-			13,500			-0-			-0-			-0-
			2002			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
L. Wade Svicarovich			2004			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-
Director			2003			-0-			-0-			-0-			13,500			-0-			-0-			-0-
			2002			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-			-0-

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OPTION/SAR GRANTS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR (Individual Grants)
Name	Number of Securities Underlying Options/SARs Granted (#)	Percent of Total Options/SARs Granted to Employees In Fiscal Year	Exercise or Base Price ($/Sh)	Expiration Date
Vincent Rinehart	125,000	100%	N/A	N/A
Scott A. Presta	-0-	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kenneth Arevalo	-0-	N/A	N/A	N/A
L. Wade Svicarovich	-0-	N/A	N/A	N/A

AGGREGATED OPTIONS/SAR EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR AND FY-END OPTION/SAR VALUES
Name	Shares Acquired On Exercise (#)	Value Realized ($)	Number of Unexercised Securities Underlying Options/SARs at FY-End (#) Exercisable/Unexercisable	Value of Unexercised In-The-Money Option/SARs at FY-End ($) Exercisable/Unexercisable
Vincent Rinehart	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Scott A. Presta	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kenneth Arevalo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
L. Wade Svicarovich	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The following table sets forth, as of July 15, 2003, certain information with respect to the Company's equity securities owned of record or beneficially by (i) each Officer and Director of the Company; (ii) each person who owns beneficially more than 5% of each class of the Company's outstanding equity securities; and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.

COMMON STOCK
Title of Class	Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)	Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership	Percent of Class (2)
Common Stock	Vincent Rinehart	2,703,775 (3)	36.1%
Common Stock	L. Wade Svicaravich	25,000	< 1%
Common Stock	Keyway Investments, Ltd. 19 Mount Havlock Douglas, Isle of Man United Kingdom 1M1 2QG	1,518,456 (5)(6)	24.8%
Common Stock	Cranshire Capital, L.P. c/o Downsview Capital, Inc. 666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901 Northbrook, Illinois 60062	909,063 (4)	15.1%
Common Stock	All officers and directors as a group (3 persons)	2,753,775 (3)	36.7%

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PREFERRED STOCK
Title of Class	Name and Address of Beneficial Owner	Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership	Percent of Class
Series D Preferred (1)	Keyway Investments, Ltd. (8) 19 Mount Havlock Douglas, Isle of Man United Kingdom 1M1 2QG	4,028.5	49.1% (2)
Series D Preferred (1)	Cranshire Capital, L.P. c/o Downsview Capital, Inc. 666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901 Northbrook, Illinois 60062	3,075.5	37.5% (2)
Series D Preferred (1)	The dotCom Fund, LLC 666 Dundee Road, Suite 1901 Northbrook, Illinois 60062	1,097.5	13.4% (2)
Series E Preferred (3)	Barbara Dunster 5319 Appian Way Long Beach, California 90242	-0-	0%
Series E Preferred (3)	Staron Family Trust 12139 Julius Avenue Downey, California 90242	-0-	0%
Series F Preferred (4)	Vincent Rinehart c/o Anza Capital, Inc. 3200 Bristol Street, Suite 700 Costa Mesa, California 92626	18,800	100% (5)
	All officers and directors as a group (4 persons)	18,800 (6)	100% (6)

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On April 12, 2000, we closed the acquisition of AMRES and Bravo Real Estate. Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement, we issued 375,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to EMB, representing nearly 40% of our then issued and outstanding common stock, paid $1,595,000 cash, and issued a promissory note in the initial amount of $2,405,000, and AMRES and Bravo Real Estate became our wholly owned subsidiaries. As of April 30, 2001, the remaining principal balance of the promissory note was $1,055,000, and the note was cancelled in its entirety effective June 27, 2001, (see discussion of Global Settlement below). AMRES was the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Since Bravo Real Estate had no operations or net assets, our management determined that a nominal value of $1,000 be attributed to its name. The fair value attributable to the 375,000 (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock on April 12, 2000 was $3,838,000 based on the fair value of assets acquired. Because the purchase was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, the $4.0 million in cash and notes issued to EMB were treated as a deemed distribution with a charge to our accumulated deficit. On April 12, 2000, James E. Shipley, the former CEO of EMB, was elected our Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vincent Rinehart was elected our President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director. Bravo Real Estate has not sold any franchises and is attempting to become an operating subsidiary.

 

Mr. Shipley was the CEO, President, and a less than 5% owner of EMB at the time of our acquisition of AMRES and Bravo from EMB. Mr. Shipley resigned as Chairman of EMB and became our Chairman in April 2000 (replacing Mr. Roth as our Chairman), and then resigned as our chairman and one of our officers on December 31, 2000, when Mr. Rinehart became our Chairman.

Mr. Rinehart was never an officer or director of EMB, but was the owner of 100,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of EMB common stock, making him less than a 10% owner of EMB at the time of the sales in April 2000, and continues as one of our officers and directors, as well as an officer of all of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

On April 12, 2000, in accordance the provisions of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Class B Convertible Preferred Stock, AMRES Holding/Rinehart demanded that its B Preferred be repurchased by us for an aggregate of one million dollars. On April 20, 2000, we agreed with AMRES Holding/Rinehart and Mr. Presta to amend the Titus Purchase Agreement to provide for the return of 100,000 shares of our Class B preferred stock issued to AMRES Holding and Mr. Presta upon the issuance of 50,000 shares (adjusted to reflect the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective on April 21, 2003) of our common stock to them.

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On May 24, 2000, Michael Roth and Jean Oliver, the sole remaining officers and directors of prior management, resigned their remaining positions with us. On that date, Mr. Presta, an executive officer and director of Titus Real Estate, was elected as our Secretary and as one of our directors.

 

On April 13, 2000, Mr. Shipley loaned the Company $300,000 due April 12, 2001, together with interest at 10% per annum. This loan was satisfied by the issuance of 7,500 shares (adjusted for the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of the Company's common stock to Mr. Shipley on or about April 25, 2001. Based on a press release by EMB, effective July 25, 2001, James E. Shipley again became the Chief Executive Officer of EMB.

On July 1, 2001, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Vincent Rinehart. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is to pay to Mr. Rinehart a salary equal to $275,000 per year, subject to an annual increase of 10% commencing January 1, 2002, plus an automobile allowance of $1,200 per month and other benefits, including life insurance. The agreement is for a term of 5 years and provides for a severance payment in the amount of $500,000 and immediate vesting of all stock options in the event his employment is terminated for any reason, including cause. Mr. Rinehart’s Employment Agreement was ratified by the shareholders of the Company at the 2001 Annual Shareholders Meeting.

In November 2002, Scott Presta received 42,500 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of our common stock for past services as a director and for agreeing to stand for re-election as a director, and Kenneth Arevalo and L. Wade Svicarovich each received 25,000 shares (after giving effect to the 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 21, 2003) of common stock for agreeing to stand for election as a director. In connection with his resignation from the Board of Directors on July 23, 2004, Mr. Arevalo returned the 25,000 shares.

On February 28, 2003, the Company entered into a Debt Exchange Agreement with Vincent Rinehart, Chairman, CEO, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of the agreement, Rinehart (i) cancelled options to acquire 2,500,000 shares of common stock previously acquired as part of his Employment Agreement, and (ii) converted an aggregate of $433,489.06 in principal and interest under a promissory into (y) 6,000,000 shares of common stock and (z) 18,800 shares of newly created Series F Convertible Preferred Stock.

On April 30, 2004, we issued to Vincent Rinehart a total of 164,500 shares of our common stock as payment of dividends accrued through that date on the Series F Convertible Preferred Stock.

 

During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP billed the Company $73,100 and $63,000, respectively, in fees for professional services for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-Q or 10-QSB, as applicable.

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During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP billed the Company $10,167 and $12,866, respectively, relating to procedures performed in connection with proxy and registration information filed with the SEC. There were no amounts billed related to any assurance and related services related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements.

 

During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP billed the Company $9,700 and $6,500, respectively, for professional services for tax preparation.

During the fiscal years ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, McKennon Wilson & Morgan LLP did not bill the Company for any other fees.

Of the fees described above for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2004, 100% were approved by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures were detailed as to the particular service and the audit committee was informed of each service and such policies and procedures did not include the delegation of the audit committees responsibilities. Of the fees described above for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, 100% were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company as there was not an Audit Committee in place at the time of the approvals.

 

Item No.		Description
3.1 (2)		Restated Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 14, 2003.
3.2 (2)		Second Restated Bylaws of Anza Capital, Inc.
4.1 (2)		Certificate of Designation for Series D Convertible Preferred Stock
4.2 (2)		Certificate of Designation for Series E Convertible Preferred Stock

 

 

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    (1)   Incorporated by reference to our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001, as filed with the Commission on August 16, 2001.

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(2)   Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 22, 2003

(3)   Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 2, 2003, filed with the Commission on April 4, 2003.

(4)   Incorporated by reference to our Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Commission December 23, 2003.

(5)   Incorporated by reference to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 22, 2004.

We did not file any Current Reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended April 30, 2004.

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:	August 12, 2004		Anza Capital, Inc.
			/s/ Vincent Rinehart
			By: Vincent Rinehart
			Its: President and Chief Executive Officer