LiveOne, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2014 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________________ TO _______________________
Commission file number 333-167219
LOTON, CORP
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
90-0657263 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
620 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210
(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)
(310) 601-2500
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former address and telephone, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant is required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x
As of November 10, 2014, there were issued and outstanding 38,560,000 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
LOTON, CORP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
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Forward-Looking Information
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our plans and objectives are based, in part, on assumptions involving judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond our control. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “if,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements are based on various factors and were derived using numerous assumptions. Although we believe that our assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, particularly in view of the current state of our operations, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a statement by us or any other person that our objectives and plans will be achieved. In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimate only as of the date of this filing and should not be relied upon as representing our estimate as of any subsequent date.
Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include the following:
• a change in the business of the Company, due to any sale of the Company’s operating subsidiaries or the divestiture of the Company’s material assets in the third or fourth quarter of fiscal 2015;
• limited cash and a history of losses;
• our need to raise additional capital for our business;
• our ability to open and operate venues in the United States and internationally;
• seasonality of ticket sales at our concert venue in London and our ability to attract successful musical acts to perform there;
• success of our competitors;
• our ability to hire and retain professionals experienced in the concert venue and digital media business;
• the current worldwide economic uncertainty; and
• other factors, including, but not limited to, those set forth under Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended April 27, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 29, 2014 and under Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K information for our 50%-owned subsidiary, Obar Camden Holdings Limited set forth in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on June 30, 2014.
This Quarterly Report and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report.
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Loton, Corp
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 661,971 | $ | 731,208 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 92,767 | 148,452 | ||||||
Inventories | 56,018 | 67,252 | ||||||
Due from related party | 393,888 | - | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 143,715 | 562,318 | ||||||
Deferred taxes | 39,786 | 40,772 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 1,388,145 | 1,550,002 | ||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 1,358,068 | 1,379,677 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 419,903 | 429,785 | ||||||
Production and entertainment equipment | 1,448,561 | 1,457,955 | ||||||
Office equipment | 12,192 | - | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (2,140,487 | ) | (2,104,610 | ) | ||||
Property and Equipment, net | 1,098,237 | 1,162,807 | ||||||
INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ||||||||
Trademarks | 16,085 | 16,484 | ||||||
Website development costs | 37,452 | 38,381 | ||||||
Accumulated amortization | (42,679 | ) | (43,325 | ) | ||||
Intangible Assets, net | 10,858 | 11,540 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 2,497,240 | $ | 2,724,349 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,207,781 | $ | 574,828 | ||||
Current portion of deferred rent | 88,428 | 91,246 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 178,095 | 87,946 | ||||||
Current portion of management service obligation - related party | 1,000,000 | - | ||||||
Accrued interest on notes payable - related party | 59,893 | - | ||||||
Current portion of notes payable - related party | 645,870 | - | ||||||
VAT tax payable and payroll liabilities | 245,270 | 180,664 | ||||||
Advances from related parties | 124,975 | 8,161 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 199,968 | 237,642 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 3,750,280 | 1,180,487 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
Non-current management service obligation - related party | - | - | ||||||
Notes payable - related party | 1,376,124 | - | ||||||
Deferred rent | 1,192,861 | 1,267,445 | ||||||
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 2,568,985 | 1,267,445 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 6,319,265 | 2,447,932 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||||||||
EQUITY (DEFICIT): | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par value $0.001: 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, par value $0.001: 75,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
38,243,750 and 29,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 38,243 | 29,000 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | (1,102,050 | ) | (28,998 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | (2,180,618 | ) | 160,026 | |||||
Acumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | (25,194 | ) | (21,819 | ) | ||||
Total Loton Corp. Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | (3,269,619 | ) | 138,209 | |||||
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST | ||||||||
Non-controlling interest - capital stock | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest - retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | (527,214 | ) | 160,025 | |||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | (25,193 | ) | (21,818 | ) | ||||
Total Non-Controlling Interest | (552,406 | ) | 138,208 | |||||
Total Equity (Deficit) | (3,822,025 | ) | 276,417 | |||||
Total Liabilities and Equity (Deficit) | $ | 2,497,240 | $ | 2,724,349 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Loton, Corp
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months | For the Three Months | For the Six Months | For the Six Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,589,450 | $ | 1,184,845 | $ | 3,436,650 | $ | 2,813,640 | ||||||||
Cost of Revenue | 253,142 | 181,554 | 532,818 | 433,960 | ||||||||||||
Gross Margin | 1,336,308 | 1,003,291 | 2,903,832 | 2,379,680 | ||||||||||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 62,167 | 69,119 | 210,720 | 105,226 | ||||||||||||
Rent | 206,099 | 191,158 | 413,683 | 380,619 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 137,426 | (21,797 | ) | 338,632 | - | |||||||||||
Management services - related parties | 213,611 | 266,935 | 367,406 | 266,935 | ||||||||||||
Salary and wages | 351,041 | (26,005 | ) | 681,495 | 256,516 | |||||||||||
Consulting fees | 442,331 | - | 970,306 | - | ||||||||||||
Acquisition professional costs | - | - | 1,376,124 | - | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 701,731 | 469,534 | 1,416,822 | 1,071,473 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,114,406 | 948,944 | 5,775,188 | 2,080,769 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (778,098 | ) | (2,093,258 | ) | (2,871,356 | ) | 298,911 | |||||||||
Other (income) expense | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 56,172 | - | 61,260 | - | ||||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net | 56,172 | - | 61,260 | - | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax provision | (834,270 | ) | (2,098,346 | ) | (2,932,616 | ) | 298,911 | |||||||||
Income tax provison | 49,387 | 5,169 | 95,267 | 67,099 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) before non-controlling interest | (883,657 | ) | 49,178 | (3,027,883 | ) | 231,812 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | (69,937 | ) | 24,589 | (687,239 | ) | 115,906 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Loton Corp. stockholders | (813,720 | ) | 24,589 | (2,340,644 | ) | 115,906 | ||||||||||
Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||||||||||||
FX translation gain (loss) | (15,065 | ) | 12,942 | (6,750 | ) | 23,670 | ||||||||||
FX translation gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest | (7,532 | ) | 6,471 | (3,375 | ) | 11,835 | ||||||||||
Other comprehensive income attributable toLoton Corp. Stockholders | (7,533 | ) | 6,471 | (3,375 | ) | 11,835 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (821,253 | ) | $ | 31,060 | $ | (2,344,019 | ) | $ | 127,741 | ||||||
Earnings (Loss) Per Share: | ||||||||||||||||
- basic and diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | 0.01 | |||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
- basic and diluted | 38,297,668 | 29,000,000 | 38,076,990 | 29,000,000 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Loton, Corp
Statement of Equity (Deficit)
For the Interim Period Ended September 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
Loton Corp. Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | Non-controlling Interest | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock Par Value $0.001 | Additional | Retained Earnings | Accumu Other | Total Loton Corp. | Retained Earnings | Accumu Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Paid-in | (Accumulated | Comprehensive | Stockholders' | Capital | (Accumulated | Comprehensive | Non-controlling | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit) | Income (Loss) | Equity (Deficit) | Stock | Deficit) | Income (Loss) | Interest | Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2013 | 29,000,000 | $ | 29,000 | $ | (28,998 | ) | $ | 38,189 | $ | (28,574 | ) | $ | 9,617 | $ | 1 | $ | 38,189 | $ | (28,573 | ) | $ | 9,617 | $ | 19,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | 121,837 | 121,837 | 121,836 | 121,836 | 243,673 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain | 6,755 | 6,755 | 6,755 | 6,755 | 13,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 128,592 | 128,591 | 257,183 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2014 | 29,000,000 | 29,000 | (28,998 | ) | 160,026 | (21,819 | ) | 138,209 | 1 | 160,025 | (21,818 | ) | 138,208 | 276,417 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reverse acqusition adjustment | 8,576,666 | 8,577 | (1,750,932 | ) | (1,742,355 | ) | (1,742,355 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of warrants issued to related party for services received | 11,461 | 11,461 | 11,461 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to Advisory member for one year service in October and December 2013 earned during the period | 291,667 | 291 | 291,376 | 291,667 | 291,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to consultants for one year service in October and November 2013 earned during the period | 70,833 | 71 | 70,762 | 70,833 | 70,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to consultants for one year service in February and April 2014 earned during the period | 60,417 | 60 | 60,357 | 60,417 | 60,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock to consultants for one year service in May and June 2014 earned during the period | 54,167 | 54 | 54,114 | 54,168 | 54,168 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares for cash at $1.00 per share | 150,000 | 150 | 149,850 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for services | 40,000 | 40 | 39,960 | 40,000 | 40,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (2,340,644 | ) | (2,340,644 | ) | (687,239 | ) | (687,239 | ) | (3,027,883 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation gain | (3,375 | ) | (3,375 | ) | (3,375 | ) | (3,375 | ) | (6,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (2,344,019 | ) | (690,614 | ) | (3,034,633 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2014 | 38,243,750 | $ | 38,243 | $ | (1,102,050 | ) | $ | (2,180,618 | ) | $ | (25,194 | ) | $ | (3,269,619 | ) | $ | 1 | $ | (527,214 | ) | $ | (25,193 | ) | $ | (552,406 | ) | $ | (3,822,025 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Loton, Corp
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months | For the Six Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) before non-controlling interest | $ | (3,027,883 | ) | $ | 231,812 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation expense | 86,473 | 93,735 | ||||||
Amortization expense | 416 | 400 | ||||||
Equity based compensation | 528,546 | - | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 53,782 | (27,368 | ) | |||||
Inventories | 9,918 | (10,328 | ) | |||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 673,625 | 88,707 | ||||||
Accounts payable | (49,947 | ) | (324,421 | ) | ||||
Income tax payable | 95,267 | 70,199 | ||||||
Payroll liabilities | 70,997 | (78,010 | ) | |||||
Accrued interest on notes payable - related party | 13,902 | - | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (32,959 | ) | (22,392 | ) | ||||
Management service obligation - related party | 138,882 | - | ||||||
Deferred rent | (45,971 | ) | (44,245 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,484,952 | ) | (21,911 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
Cash acquired from acquisition | 85,608 | - | ||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (40,508 | ) | (23,999 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 45,100 | (23,999 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
Repayments to related parties | (289,911 | ) | (560,744 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from notes payable - related parties | 1,568,082 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock | 150,000 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,428,171 | (560,744 | ) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (57,556 | ) | 58,021 | |||||
Net change in cash | (69,237 | ) | (548,633 | ) | ||||
Cash at beginning of the period | 731,208 | 762,889 | ||||||
Cash at end of the period | $ | 661,971 | $ | 214,256 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION: | ||||||||
Interest paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Income tax paid | $ | 92,277 | $ | 67,099 |
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Loton, Corp
September 30, 2014 and 2013
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Organization and Operations
Loton Corp
Loton, Corp (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on December 28, 2009.
Obar Camden Ltd.
Obar Camden Ltd. ("Obar Camden" or "OCL"), an indirect, 50%-owned subsidiary of the Company, was incorporated on November 13, 2003 as a private limited company registered in England and Wales. Obar Camden engages in the operations of the nightclub and live music venue “KOKO” in Camden, London.
Obar Camden Holdings Limited
Obar Camden Holdings Limited ("OCHL") was incorporated on October 17, 2012 as a private limited company registered in England and Wales. OCHL was formed by Obar Camden’s stockholders for the sole purpose of acquiring all of the registered and contributed capital of Obar Camden. Upon formation, OCHL issued ten (10) shares of the newly formed corporation’s ordinary shares to a significant stockholder of Obar Camden Ltd. No value was given to the shares issued, therefore, the shares were recorded to reflect the £0.50 par value and paid in capital was recorded as a negative amount of (£0.50).
OCHL is a 50%-owned subsidiary of the Company and is the parent of OCL. From October 17, 2012 to November 20, 2012, the date of the recapitalization, OCHL was inactive and had no assets or liabilities.
Merger of Obar Camden Ltd.
On November 20, 2012, OCHL acquired all of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Obar Camden from its stockholders in exchange for issuing 97,746 shares of OCHL’s ordinary shares to such stockholders. The number of shares issued represented 99.99% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares immediately after the consummation of the Obar Camden acquisition.
As a result of the transfer of ownership interests of the former stockholder of Obar Camden, for financial statement reporting purposes, the merger between OCHL and Obar Camden has been treated as a reverse acquisition with Obar Camden deemed the accounting acquirer and OCHL deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse merger is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of Obar Camden (the accounting acquirer) were carried forward to OCHL (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilized the capital structure of OCHL and the assets and liabilities of Obar Camden which were recorded at historical cost. The equity of the combined entity is the historical equity of Obar Camden retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by OCHL in the transaction.
Acquisition of Obar Camden Holdings Limited
On April 28, 2014, Loton, Corp consummated an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Loton, Loton Acquisition Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Acquisition Sub”) and KoKo (Camden) Holdings (US), Inc. (“KoKo Parent”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of JJAT Corp. (“JJAT”), a Delaware corporation wholly-owned by Robert Ellin, the Company’s Executive Chairman, President, Director and controlling shareholder (“Mr. Ellin”), and his affiliates (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, KoKo Parent became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loton, and Loton’s primary business became that of KoKo Parent and its subsidiaries, KoKo (Camden) Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (“KoKo UK”) which owns 50% of OCHL, which in turn wholly-owns its operating subsidiary OBAR Camden. Upon the closing of the Merger, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, KoKo Parent’s former sole shareholder, JJAT, received 29,000,000 shares of Loton Corp’s common stock, or approximately 77.2% of the issued and outstanding common stock immediately after the consummation of the Merger Agreement.
As a result of the controlling financial interest of the former stockholder of OCHL, for financial statement reporting purposes, the Merger has been treated as a reverse acquisition with OCHL deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of OCHL (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of OCHL which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of OCHL, taking into consideration the 50% non-controlling interest, retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by the Company in the transaction.
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Note 2 - Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices
The management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis of Presentation - Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Obar Camden Holdings Limited for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 and notes thereto contained in the Form 10-K information for OCHL set forth in the Company’s Amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on June 30, 2014.
Fiscal Year End
On June 30, 2014, in connection with the closing of the Merger, the Company changed its fiscal year-end date from April 30 to
March 31.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of 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 and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date(s) of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period(s).
Critical accounting estimates are estimates for which (a) the nature of the estimate is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters or the susceptibility of such matters to change and (b) the impact of the estimate on financial condition or operating performance is material. The Company’s critical accounting estimates and assumptions affecting the financial statements were:
(i) | Allowance for doubtful accounts: Management’s estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on historical sales, historical loss levels, and an analysis of the collectability of individual accounts; and general economic conditions that may affect a client’s ability to pay. The Company evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the allowance in determining that it is reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. |
(ii) | Inventory Obsolescence and Markdowns: The Company’s estimate of potentially excess and slow-moving inventories is based on evaluation of inventory levels and aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experiences. The Company’s estimate of reserve for inventory shrinkage is based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts. |
(iii) | Fair value of long-lived assets: Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives. The Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time; and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates acquired assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events; |
(iv) | Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets: Management assumes that the realization of the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from its net operating loss (“NOL”) carry–forwards for Federal income tax purposes that may be offset against future taxable income was not considered more likely than not and accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the net loss carry-forwards are offset by a full valuation allowance. Management made this assumption based on (a) the Company has incurred recurring losses, (b) general economic conditions, and (c) its ability to raise additional funds to support its daily operations by way of a public or private offering, among other factors; |
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(v) | Estimates and assumptions used in valuation of equity instruments: Management estimates expected term of share options and similar instruments, expected volatility of the Company’s common shares and the method used to estimate it, expected annual rate of quarterly dividends, and risk free rate(s) to value share options and similar instruments. |
These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The Company applies the guidance of Topic 810 “Consolidation” of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") to determine whether and how to consolidate another entity. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-10 all majority-owned subsidiaries—all entities in which a parent has a controlling financial interest—shall be consolidated except (1) when control does not rest with the parent, the majority owner; (2) if the parent is a broker-dealer within the scope of Topic 940 and control is likely to be temporary; (3) consolidation by an investment company within the scope of Topic 946 of a non-investment-company investee. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 810-10-15-8 the usual condition for a controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority voting interest, and, therefore, as a general rule ownership by one reporting entity, directly or indirectly, of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting shares of another entity is a condition pointing toward consolidation. The power to control may also exist with a lesser percentage of ownership, for example, by contract, lease, agreement with other stockholders, or by court decree. The Company consolidates all less-than-majority-owned subsidiaries in which the parent’s power to control exists.
The Company's consolidated subsidiary and/or entity is as follows:
Name of consolidated subsidiary or entity | State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization | Date of incorporation or formation (date of acquisition, if applicable) | Attributable interest | |||||
KoKo (Camden) Holdings (US), Inc. | Delaware | March 17, 2014 | 100 | % | ||||
Koko (Camden) Limited | United Kingdom | November 7, 2013 | 100 | % | ||||
Obar (Camden) Holdings Limited | United Kingdom | October 17, 2012 | 50 | % | ||||
Obar (Camden) Limited | United Kingdom | November 13, 2003 | 50 | % |
The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of the Company and the consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities as of reporting period ending date(s) and for the reporting period(s) then ended.
All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and has adopted paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification are described below:
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Level 1 | Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. | |
Level 2 | Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. | |
Level 3 | Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data. |
Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and payroll liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm's-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
Fair Value of Non-Financial Assets or Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
The Company’s non-financial assets include inventories. The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors. Excess quantities are identified through evaluation of inventory aging, review of inventory turns and historical sales experiences. The Company provides lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. The Company establishes a reserve for inventory shrinkage, if any, based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts.
Carrying Value, Recoverability and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted Section 360-10-35 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for its long-lived assets. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 360-10-35-17 an impairment loss shall be recognized only if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset (asset group) is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset (asset group) is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset (asset group). That assessment shall be based on the carrying amount of the asset (asset group) at the date it is tested for recoverability. An impairment loss shall be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset (asset group) exceeds its fair value. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 360-10-35-20 if an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount of a long-lived asset shall be its new cost basis. For a depreciable long-lived asset, the new cost basis shall be depreciated (amortized) over the remaining useful life of that asset. Restoration of a previously recognized impairment loss is prohibited.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 360-10-35-21, the Company’s long-lived asset (asset group) is tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers the following to be some examples of such events or changes in circumstances that may trigger an impairment review: (a) significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset (asset group); (b) A significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which a long-lived asset (asset group) is being used or in its physical condition; (c) A significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of a long-lived asset (asset group), including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; (d) An accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of a long-lived asset (asset group); (e) A current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection or forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset (asset group); and (f) A current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset (asset group) will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. The Company tests its long-lived assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 360-10-45-4 and 360-10-45-5, an impairment loss recognized for a long-lived asset (asset group) to be held and used shall be included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement of a business entity. If a subtotal such as income from operations is presented, it shall include the amount of that loss. A gain or loss recognized on the sale of a long-lived asset (disposal group) that is not a component of an entity shall be included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement of a business entity. If a subtotal such as income from operations is presented, it shall include the amounts of those gains or losses.
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Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Pursuant to FASB ASC paragraph 310-10-35-47, trade receivables that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future shall be reported in the balance sheet at outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs and the allowance for doubtful accounts.. The Company follows FASB ASC paragraphs 310-10-35-7 through 310-10-35-10 to estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts. Pursuant to FASB ASC paragraph 310-10-35-9, losses from uncollectible receivables shall be accrued when both of the following conditions are met: (a) information available before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued (as discussed in Section 855-10-25) indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired at the date of the financial statements, and (b) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Those conditions may be considered in relation to individual receivables or in relation to groups of similar types of receivables. If the conditions are met, accrual shall be made even though the particular receivables that are uncollectible may not be identifiable. The Company reviews individually each trade receivable for collectability and performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information; and determines the allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical write-off experience, customer specific facts and general economic conditions that may affect a client’s ability to pay. Bad debt expense is included in general and administrative expenses, if any.
Pursuant to FASB ASC paragraph 310-10-35-41, credit losses for trade receivables (uncollectible trade receivables), which may be for all or part of a particular trade receivable, shall be deducted from the allowance. The related trade receivable balance shall be charged off in the period in which the trade receivables are deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of trade receivables previously charged off shall be recorded when received. The Company charges off its trade account receivables against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
There was no allowance for doubtful accounts at September 30, 2014 or March 31, 2014.
Inventories
Inventory Valuation
The Company values inventories, consisting of consumables and purchased merchandise for resale, at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in and first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company reduces inventories for the diminution of value, resulting from product obsolescence, damage or other issues affecting marketability, equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated market value. Factors utilized in the determination of estimated market value include (i) current sales data, (ii) estimates of future demand, (iii) competitive pricing pressures, and (iv) product expiration dates.
Inventory Obsolescence and Markdowns
The Company evaluates its current level of inventories considering historical sales and other factors and, based on this evaluation, classify inventory markdowns in the statements of income as a component of cost of sales pursuant to Paragraph 420-10-S99 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to adjust inventories to net realizable value. These markdowns are estimates, which could vary significantly from actual requirements if future economic conditions, customer demand or competition differ from expectations.
The Company normally carries approximately four weeks’ worth of pre-packaged and fresh food, soft drinks and liquor supplies and replenishes them when the number of individual items falls below the reorder point.
Lower of Cost or Market Adjustments
There was no lower of cost or market adjustments for the reporting period ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
Slow-Moving or Obsolescence Markdowns
The Company recorded no inventory obsolescence adjustments for the reporting period ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
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Leasehold improvement | 25 | ||||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 5 | ||||||||
Production and entertainment equipment | 10 | ||||||||
Office equipment | 5 |
(*) Amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease or the estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter.
Upon sale or retirement, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the statements of operations.
Leases
Lease agreements are evaluated to determine whether they are capital leases or operating leases in accordance with paragraph 840-10-25-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 840-10-25-1”). Pursuant to Paragraph 840-10-25-1, a lessee and a lessor shall consider whether a lease meets any of the following four criteria as part of classifying the lease at its inception under the guidance in the Lessees Subsection of this Section (for the lessee) and the Lessors Subsection of this Section (for the lessor): a. Transfer of ownership. The lease transfers ownership of the property to the lessee by the end of the lease term. This criterion is met in situations in which the lease agreement provides for the transfer of title at or shortly after the end of the lease term in exchange for the payment of a nominal fee, for example, the minimum required by statutory regulation to transfer title. b. Bargain purchase option. The lease contains a bargain purchase option. c. Lease term. The lease term is equal to 75 percent or more of the estimated economic life of the leased property. d. Minimum lease payments. The present value at the beginning of the lease term of the minimum lease payments, excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, including any profit thereon, equals or exceeds 90 percent of the excess of the fair value of the leased property to the lessor at lease inception over any related investment tax credit retained by the lessor and expected to be realized by the lessor. In accordance with paragraphs 840-10-25-29 and 840-10-25-30, if at its inception a lease meets any of the four lease classification criteria in Paragraph 840-10-25-1, the lease shall be classified by the lessee as a capital lease; and if none of the four criteria in Paragraph 840-10-25-1 are met, the lease shall be classified by the lessee as an operating lease. Pursuant to Paragraph 840-10-25-31 a lessee shall compute the present value of the minimum lease payments using the lessee's incremental borrowing rate unless both of the following conditions are met, in which circumstance the lessee shall use the implicit rate: a. It is practicable for the lessee to learn the implicit rate computed by the lessor. b. The implicit rate computed by the lessor is less than the lessee's incremental borrowing rate. Capital lease assets are depreciated on a straight line method, over the capital lease assets estimated useful lives consistent with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for tangible fixed assets. Interest charges are expensed over the period of the lease in relation to the carrying value of the capital lease obligation.
Operating leases primarily relate to the Company’s leases of nightclub and concert performance venue spaces. When the terms of an operating lease include tenant improvement allowances, periods of free rent, rent concessions, and/or rent escalation amounts, the Company establishes a deferred rent liability for the difference between the scheduled rent payment and the straight-line rent expense recognized, which is amortized over the underlying lease term on a straight-line basis as a reduction of rent expense.
Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
The Company has adopted Subtopic 350-30 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for intangible assets other than goodwill. Under the requirements, the Company amortizes the acquisition costs of intangible assets other than goodwill on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, the terms of the exclusive licenses and/or agreements, or the terms of legal lives of the patents, whichever is shorter. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.
Website Development Costs
The Company has adopted Subtopic 350-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for website development costs. Under the requirements of Sections 350-50-15 and 350-50-25, the Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop a website as website development costs, which are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of three (3) years. Upon becoming fully amortized, the related cost and accumulated amortization are removed from the accounts.
Related Parties
The Company follows subtopic 850-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.
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Pursuant to section 850-10-20 the related parties include a) affiliates (“Affiliate” means, with respect to any specified Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act) of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit-sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company; f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.
The financial statements shall include disclosures of material related party transactions, other than compensation arrangements, expense allowances, and other similar items in the ordinary course of business. However, disclosure of transactions that are eliminated in the preparation of consolidated or combined financial statements is not required in those statements. The disclosures shall include: a) the nature of the relationship(s) involved; b) a description of the transactions, including transactions to which no amounts or nominal amounts were ascribed, for each of the periods for which income statements are presented, and such other information deemed necessary to an understanding of the effects of the transactions on the financial statements; c) the dollar amounts of transactions for each of the periods for which income statements are presented and the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms from that used in the preceding period; and d) amounts due from or to related parties as of the date of each balance sheet presented and, if not otherwise apparent, the terms and manner of settlement.
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Revenue Recognition
The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition. The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned. The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. In addition to the aforementioned general policy, the following are the specific revenue recognition policies:
Revenue from ticket sales from events and concerts is recognized when the performance occurs. Ticket sales collected in advance of an event date are recorded as deferred revenue.
The Company evaluates the criteria outlined in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Subtopic 605-45, "Revenue Recognition—Principal Agent Considerations," in determining whether it is appropriate to record the gross amount of revenues and related costs or the net revenues. Under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 605-45, if the Company is the primary obligor to perform the services being sold, has general inventory risk as it pertains to recruiting and compensating the talent, has the ability to control the ticket pricing, has discretion in selecting the talent, is involved in the production of the event, generally bears the majority of the credit or collection risk, or has several but not all of these indicators, revenue is recorded gross. If the Company does not have several of these indicators, it records revenues or losses on a net basis.
In accordance with the guidance Subtopic 605-45, for the majority of the Company's events, the Company has several of the above indicators and therefore it recognizes revenue gross as a principal. Additionally, the Company charges for and collects ticketing and credit card processing surcharges and records the amounts in revenue on a gross basis. Actual expenses paid to the ticket service provider and credit card merchant processors are reflected in expenses.
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Net sales of products and services represent the invoiced value of goods or services, net of value added taxes (“VAT”). The Company is subject to VAT which is levied on all of the Company’s products and services at the rate of 20% on the invoiced value of sales. Sales or Output VAT is borne by customers in addition to the invoiced value of sales and purchases and Purchase or Input VAT is borne by the Company in addition to the invoiced value of purchases.
Stock-Based Compensation for Obtaining Employee Services
The Company accounts for share-based payment transactions issued to employees under the guidance of the Topic 718 Compensation—Stock Compensation of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC Topic 718”).
Pursuant to ASC Section 718-10-20 an employee is an individual over whom the grantor of a share-based compensation award exercises or has the right to exercise sufficient control to establish an employer-employee relationship based on common law as illustrated in case law and currently under U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Revenue Ruling 87-41. A nonemployee director does not satisfy this definition of employee. Nevertheless, nonemployee directors acting in their role as members of a board of directors are treated as employees if those directors were elected by the employer’s shareholders or appointed to a board position that will be filled by shareholder election when the existing term expires. However, that requirement applies only to awards granted to nonemployee directors for their services as directors. Awards granted to nonemployee directors for other services shall be accounted for as awards to non-employees.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 718-10-30-2 and 718-10-30-3 a share-based payment transaction with employees shall be measured based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued and an entity shall account for the compensation cost from share-based payment transactions with employees in accordance with the fair value-based method, i.e., the cost of services received from employees in exchange for awards of share-based compensation generally shall be measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued or the fair value of the liabilities incurred/settled.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 718-10-30-6 and 718-10-30-9 the measurement objective for equity instruments awarded to employees is to estimate the fair value at the grant date of the equity instruments that the entity is obligated to issue when employees have rendered the requisite service and satisfied any other conditions necessary to earn the right to benefit from the instruments (for example, to exercise share options). That estimate is based on the share price and other pertinent factors, such as expected volatility, at the grant date. As such, the fair value of an equity share option or similar instrument shall be estimated using a valuation technique such as an option pricing model. For this purpose, a similar instrument is one whose fair value differs from its intrinsic value, that is, an instrument that has time value.
If the Company’s common shares are traded in one of the national exchanges the grant-date share price of the Company’s common stock will be used to measure the fair value of the common shares issued, however, if the Company’s common shares are thinly traded the use of share prices established in its most recent private placement memorandum (“PPM”), or weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-55-21, if an observable market price is not available for a share option or similar instrument with the same or similar terms and conditions, an entity shall estimate the fair value of that instrument using a valuation technique or model that meets the requirements in paragraph 718-10-55-11 and takes into account, at a minimum, all of the following factors:
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b. | The expected term of the option, taking into account both the contractual term of the option and the effects of employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior: The expected life of options and similar instruments represents the period of time the option and/or warrant are expected to be outstanding. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-S99-1, it may be appropriate to use the simplified method, i.e., expected term = ((vesting term + original contractual term) / 2), if (i) A company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term due to the limited period of time its equity shares have been publicly traded; (ii) A company significantly changes the terms of its share option grants or the types of employees that receive share option grants such that its historical exercise data may no longer provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term; or (iii) A company has or expects to have significant structural changes in its business such that its historical exercise data may no longer provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. The Company uses the simplified method to calculate expected term of share options and similar instruments as the company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. |
c. | The current price of the underlying share. |
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d. | The expected volatility of the price of the underlying share for the expected term of the option. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-55-25 a newly publicly traded entity might base expectations about future volatility on the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period following their going public. A nonpublic entity might base its expected volatility on the average volatilities of otherwise similar public entities. For purposes of identifying otherwise similar entities, an entity would likely consider characteristics such as industry, stage of life cycle, size, and financial leverage. Because of the effects of diversification that are present in an industry sector index, the volatility of an index should not be substituted for the average of volatilities of otherwise similar entities in a fair value measurement. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-S99-1 if shares of a company are thinly traded the use of weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as the volatility calculation using daily observations for such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market. The Company uses the average historical volatility of the comparable companies over the expected term of the share options or similar instruments as its expected volatility. |
e. | The expected dividends on the underlying share for the expected term of the option. The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments. |
f. | The risk-free interest rate(s) for the expected term of the option. Pursuant to ASC 718-10-55-28 a U.S. entity issuing an option on its own shares must use as the risk-free interest rates the implied yields currently available from the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve over the contractual term of the option if the entity is using a lattice model incorporating the option’s contractual term. If the entity is using a closed-form model, the risk-free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term used as the assumption in the model. |
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 718-10-30-11 and 718-10-30-17, a restriction that stems from the forfeitability of instruments to which employees have not yet earned the right, such as the inability either to exercise a non-vested equity share option or to sell non-vested shares, is not reflected in estimating the fair value of the related instruments at the grant date. Instead, those restrictions are taken into account by recognizing compensation cost only for awards for which employees render the requisite service and a non-vested equity share or non-vested equity share unit awarded to an employee shall be measured at its fair value as if it were vested and issued on the grant date.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 718-10-35-2 and 718-10-35-3, the compensation cost for an award of share-based employee compensation classified as equity shall be recognized over the requisite service period, with a corresponding credit to equity (generally, paid-in capital). The requisite service period is the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for an award, which often is the vesting period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized at the end of the requisite service period for an award of share-based compensation shall be based on the number of instruments for which the requisite service has been rendered (that is, for which the requisite service period has been completed). An entity shall base initial accruals of compensation cost on the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be rendered. That estimate shall be revised if subsequent information indicates that the actual number of instruments is likely to differ from previous estimates. The cumulative effect on current and prior periods of a change in the estimated number of instruments for which the requisite service is expected to be or has been rendered shall be recognized in compensation cost in the period of the change. Previously recognized compensation cost shall not be reversed if an employee share option (or share unit) for which the requisite service has been rendered expires unexercised (or unconverted).
Under the requirement of ASC Paragraph 718-10-35-8, the Company made a policy decision to recognize compensation cost for an award with only service conditions that has a graded vesting schedule on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Equity Instruments Issued to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to parties other than employees for acquiring goods or services under the guidance of Sub-topic 505-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Sub-topic 505-50”).
Pursuant to ASC paragraph 505-50-25-7, if fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments are issued at the date the grantor and grantee enter into an agreement for goods or services (no specific performance is required by the grantee to retain those equity instruments), then, because of the elimination of any obligation on the part of the counterparty to earn the equity instruments, a measurement date has been reached. A grantor shall recognize the equity instruments when they are issued (in most cases, when the agreement is entered into). Whether the corresponding cost is an immediate expense or a prepaid asset (or whether the debit should be characterized as contra-equity under the requirements of paragraph 505-50-45-1) depends on the specific facts and circumstances. Pursuant to ASC paragraph 505-50-45-1, a grantor may conclude that an asset (other than a note or a receivable) has been received in return for fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments that are issued at the date the grantor and grantee enter into an agreement for goods or services (and no specific performance is required by the grantee in order to retain those equity instruments). Such an asset shall not be displayed as contra-equity by the grantor of the equity instruments. The transferability (or lack thereof) of the equity instruments shall not affect the balance sheet display of the asset. This guidance is limited to transactions in which equity instruments are transferred to other than employees in exchange for goods or services.
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Pursuant to Paragraphs 505-50-25-8 and 505-50-25-9, an entity may grant fully vested, non-forfeitable equity instruments that are exercisable by the grantee only after a specified period of time if the terms of the agreement provide for earlier exercisability if the grantee achieves specified performance conditions. Any measured cost of the transaction shall be recognized in the same period(s) and in the same manner as if the entity had paid cash for the goods or services or used cash rebates as a sales discount instead of paying with, or using, the equity instruments. A recognized asset, expense, or sales discount shall not be reversed if a stock option that the counterparty has the right to exercise expires unexercised.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 505-50-30-2 and 505-50-30-11, share-based payment transactions with nonemployees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The issuer shall measure the fair value of the equity instruments in these transactions using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of the following dates, referred to as the measurement date: (a) The date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached (a performance commitment); or (b) The date at which the counterparty's performance is complete. If the Company’s common shares are traded in one of the national exchanges the grant-date share price of the Company’s common stock will be used to measure the fair value of the common shares issued, however, if the Company’s common shares are thinly traded the use of share prices established in the Company’s most recent private placement memorandum (“PPM”), or weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-55-21, if an observable market price is not available for a share option or similar instrument with the same or similar terms and conditions, an entity shall estimate the fair value of that instrument using a valuation technique or model that meets the requirements in paragraph 718-10-55-11 and takes into account, at a minimum, all of the following factors:
a. | The exercise price of the option. |
b. | The expected term of the option, taking into account both the contractual term of the option and the effects of employees’ expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior: Pursuant to Paragraph 718-10-50-2(f)(2)(i) of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification the expected term of share options and similar instruments represents the period of time the options and similar instruments are expected to be outstanding taking into consideration of the contractual term of the instruments and holder’s expected exercise behavior into the fair value (or calculated value) of the instruments. The Company uses historical data to estimate holder’s expected exercise behavior. If the Company is a newly formed corporation or shares of the Company are thinly traded the contractual term of the share options and similar instruments is used as the expected term of share options and similar instruments as the Company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. |
c. | The current price of the underlying share. |
d. | The expected volatility of the price of the underlying share for the expected term of the option. Pursuant to ASC Paragraph 718-10-55-25 a newly publicly traded entity might base expectations about future volatility on the average volatilities of similar entities for an appropriate period following their going public. A nonpublic entity might base its expected volatility on the average volatilities of otherwise similar public entities. For purposes of identifying otherwise similar entities, an entity would likely consider characteristics such as industry, stage of life cycle, size, and financial leverage. Because of the effects of diversification that are present in an industry sector index, the volatility of an index should not be substituted for the average of volatilities of otherwise similar entities in a fair value measurement. Pursuant to paragraph 718-10-S99-1 if shares of a company are thinly traded the use of weekly or monthly price observations would generally be more appropriate than the use of daily price observations as the volatility calculation using daily observations for such shares could be artificially inflated due to a larger spread between the bid and asked quotes and lack of consistent trading in the market. The Company uses the average historical volatility of the comparable companies over the expected term of the share options or similar instruments as its expected volatility. |
e. | The expected dividends on the underlying share for the expected term of the option. The expected dividend yield is based on the Company’s current dividend yield as the best estimate of projected dividend yield for periods within the expected term of the share options and similar instruments. |
f. | The risk-free interest rate(s) for the expected term of the option. Pursuant to ASC 718-10-55-28 a U.S. entity issuing an option on its own shares must use as the risk-free interest rates the implied yields currently available from the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve over the contractual term of the option if the entity is using a lattice model incorporating the option’s contractual term. If the entity is using a closed-form model, the risk-free interest rate is the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term used as the assumption in the model. |
Pursuant to ASC paragraph 505-50-S99-1, if the Company receives a right to receive future services in exchange for unvested, forfeitable equity instruments, those equity instruments are treated as unissued for accounting purposes until the future services are received (that is, the instruments are not considered issued until they vest). Consequently, there would be no recognition at the measurement date and no entry should be recorded.
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Income Tax Provision
The Company follows paragraph 740-10-30-2 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Statements of Operations in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company adopted the provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Paragraph 740-10-25-13 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under paragraph 740-10-25-13, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Paragraph 740-10-25-13 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Company had no material adjustments to its liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits according to the provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its consolidated balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
Tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions
The Company’s tax years 2011 to 2013 remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions pursuant to the ASC Paragraph 740-10-50-15.
Limitation on Utilization of NOLs due to Change in Control
Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code Section 382 (“Section 382”), certain ownership changes may subject the NOL’s to annual limitations which could reduce or defer the NOL. Section 382 imposes limitations on a corporation’s ability to utilize NOLs if it experiences an “ownership change.” In general terms, an ownership change may result from transactions increasing the ownership of certain stockholders in the stock of a corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. In the event of an ownership change, utilization of the NOLs would be subject to an annual limitation under Section 382 determined by multiplying the value of its stock at the time of the ownership change by the applicable long-term tax-exempt rate. Any unused annual limitation may be carried over to later years. The imposition of this limitation on its ability to use the NOLs to offset future taxable income could cause the Company to pay U.S. federal income taxes earlier than if such limitation were not in effect and could cause such NOLs to expire unused, reducing or eliminating the benefit of such NOLs.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company follows Section 830-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 830-10-45”) for foreign currency translation to translate the financial statements of the foreign subsidiary from the functional currency, generally the local currency, into U.S. Dollars. Section 830-10-45 sets out the guidance relating to how a reporting entity determines the functional currency of a foreign entity (including of a foreign entity in a highly inflationary economy), re-measures the books of record (if necessary), and characterizes transaction gains and losses. Pursuant to Section 830-10-45, the assets, liabilities, and operations of a foreign entity shall be measured using the functional currency of that entity. An entity’s functional currency is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates; normally, that is the currency of the environment, or local currency, in which an entity primarily generates and expends cash.
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The functional currency of each foreign subsidiary is determined based on management’s judgment and involves consideration of all relevant economic facts and circumstances affecting the subsidiary. Generally, the currency in which the subsidiary transacts a majority of its transactions, including billings, financing, payroll and other expenditures, would be considered the functional currency, but any dependency upon the parent and the nature of the subsidiary’s operations must also be considered. If a subsidiary’s functional currency is deemed to be the local currency, then any gain or loss associated with the translation of that subsidiary’s financial statements is included in accumulated other comprehensive income. However, if the functional currency is deemed to be the U.S. Dollar, then any gain or loss associated with the re-measurement of these financial statements from the local currency to the functional currency would be included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss). If the Company disposes of foreign subsidiaries, then any cumulative translation gains or losses would be recorded into the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (loss). If the Company determines that there has been a change in the functional currency of a subsidiary to the U.S. Dollar, any translation gains or losses arising after the date of change would be included within the statement of income and comprehensive income (loss).
Based on an assessment of the factors discussed above, the management of the Company determined the relevant subsidiaries’ local currencies to be their respective functional currencies.
The financial records of the Company's UK operating subsidiary are maintained in their local currency, the British Pound (“GBP”), which is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated from the local currency into the reporting currency, U.S. dollars, at the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at weighted average exchange rates for the period to approximate translation at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates those elements are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Foreign currency translation gain (loss) resulting from the process of translating the local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in determining accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity.
Unless otherwise noted, the rate presented below per U.S. $1.00 was the midpoint of the interbank rate as quoted by OANDA Corporation (www.oanda.com) contained in its consolidated financial statements. Management believes that the difference between GBP vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate quoted by the Bank of England and GBP vs. U.S. dollar exchange rate reported by OANDA Corporation were immaterial. Translations do not imply that the GBP amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, equivalent amounts in U.S. dollars. Translation of amounts from GBP into U.S. dollars has been made at the following exchange rates for the respective periods:
September 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | September 30, 2013 | March 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Balance sheets | 0.6158 | 0.6009 | 0.6196 | 0.6580 | ||||||||||||
Statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) | 0.5965 | 0.6297 | 0.6483 | 0.6381 |
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Earnings per Share
Earnings per share ("EPS") is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent shares issuance arrangement, stock options or warrants.
Pursuant to ASC Paragraphs 260-10-45-45-22 and 23 the dilutive effect of outstanding call options and warrants (and their equivalents) issued by the reporting entity shall be reflected in diluted EPS by application of the treasury stock method unless the provisions of paragraphs 260-10-45-35 through 45-36 and 260-10-55-8 through 55-11 require that another method be applied. Equivalents of options and warrants include non-vested stock granted to employees, stock purchase contracts, and partially paid stock subscriptions (see paragraph 260–10–55–23). Anti-dilutive contracts, such as purchased put options and purchased call options, shall be excluded from diluted EPS. Under the treasury stock method: a. Exercise of options and warrants shall be assumed at the beginning of the period (or at time of issuance, if later) and common shares shall be assumed to be issued. b. The proceeds from exercise shall be assumed to be used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. (See paragraphs 260-10-45-29 and 260-10-55-4 through 55-5.) c. The incremental shares (the difference between the number of shares assumed issued and the number of shares assumed purchased) shall be included in the denominator of the diluted EPS computation.
The Company’s contingent shares issuance arrangement, warrants are as follows:
Contingent shares issuance arrangement, warrants | ||||||||
For the Reporting Period Ended September 30, 2014 | For the Reporting Period Ended September 30, 2013 | |||||||
Warrant Shares | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the September 23, 2011 warrant to purchase 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.15 per share expiring ten (10) years from date of issuance | 1,125,000 | - | ||||||
Total contingent shares issuance arrangement, warrants | 1,125,000 | - |
Cash Flows Reporting
The Company adopted paragraph 230-10-45-24 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for cash flows reporting, classifies cash receipts and payments according to whether they stem from operating, investing, or financing activities and provides definitions of each category, and uses the indirect or reconciliation method (“Indirect method”) as defined by paragraph 230-10-45-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report net cash flow from operating activities by adjusting net income to reconcile it to net cash flow from operating activities by removing the effects of (a) all deferrals of past operating cash receipts and payments and all accruals of expected future operating cash receipts and payments and (b) all items that are included in net income that do not affect operating cash receipts and payments. The Company reports the reporting currency equivalent of foreign currency cash flows, using the current exchange rate at the time of the cash flows and the effect of exchange rate changes on cash held in foreign currencies is reported as a separate item in the reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of cash and cash equivalents and separately provides information about investing and financing activities not resulting in cash receipts or payments in the period pursuant to paragraph 830-230-45-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
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Subsequent Events
The Company follows the guidance in Section 855-10-50 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for the disclosure of subsequent events. The Company will evaluate subsequent events through the date when the financial statements were issued. Pursuant to ASU 2010-09 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Company as an SEC filer considers its financial statements issued when they are widely distributed to users, such as through filing them on EDGAR.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in this Update change the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Subtopic 205-20.
Under the new guidance, a discontinued operation is defined as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and “represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.” The ASU states that a strategic shift could include a disposal of (i) a major geographical area of operations, (ii) a major line of business, (iii) a major equity method investment, or (iv) other major parts of an entity. Although “major” is not defined, the standard provides examples of when a disposal qualifies as a discontinued operation.
The ASU also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. In addition, the ASU requires disclosure of the pre-tax profit or loss attributable to a disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations presentation in the financial statements.
The ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years.
In May 2014, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”)
This guidance amends the existing FASB Accounting Standards Codification, creating a new Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customer. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:
1. | Identify the contract(s) with the customer |
2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract |
3. | Determine the transaction price |
4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract |
5. | Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies performance obligations |
The ASU also provides guidance on disclosures that should be provided to enable financial statement users to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue recognition and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Qualitative and quantitative information is required about the following:
1. | Contracts with customers – including revenue and impairments recognized, disaggregation of revenue, and information about contract balances and performance obligations (including the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations) |
2. | Significant judgments and changes in judgments – determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations (over time or at a point in time), and determining the transaction price and amounts allocated to performance obligations |
3. | Assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. |
ASU 2014-09 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period for all public entities. Early application is not permitted.
In June 2014, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12 “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) : Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period” (“ASU 2014-12”).
The amendments clarify the proper method of accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The Update requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered.
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The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Earlier adoption is permitted.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
Note 3 – Prepayments and Other Current Assets
Prepayments and other current assets at September 30, 2014 and March 31, 2014 consist of the following:
September 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | |||||||
Rent | $ | - | $ | 228,131 | ||||
Taxes | 59,511 | 121,972 | ||||||
Insurance | 70,833 | 127,397 | ||||||
Other | 13,371 | 84,818 | ||||||
Total | $ | 143,715 | $ | 562,318 |
Note 4 – Property and Equipment
(i) | Impairment |
The Company completed the annual impairment testing of property and equipment and determined that there was no impairment as the fair value of the property and equipment, exceeded their carrying values at March 31, 2014.
(ii) | Depreciation Expense |
Depreciation expense was $86,473 and $93,735 for the reporting period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(iii) | Amortization Expense |
Amortization expense was $416 and $400 for the reporting period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Website development cost was fully amortized as of March 31, 2014.
Note 5 – Related Party Transactions
Related Parties
Related parties with whom the Company had transactions are:
Related Parties | Relationship | |
Trinad Capital Master Fund | Majority stockholder | |
Trinad Management, LLC | An entity owned and controlled by majority stockholder | |
JJAT Corp. | An entity owned and controlled by Executive Chairman, President, Director and majority stockholder | |
Mint Group Holdings, Ltd. | An entity owned and controlled by a third party interest holder of OCHL and OCL |
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Reimbursement Agreement
The Company was previously a party to a Reimbursement Agreement, dated January 29, 2014 with JJAT Corp., an affiliate principally owned by an officer, director and majority stockholder of the Company, for advancing funds for expenses of JJAT Corp., totaling $195,502 for the acquisition of KOKO Parent by JJAT. Because the Company ultimately acquired KOKO Parent from JJAT as a result of the Merger, the Reimbursement Agreement was terminated, and the $195,502 was deemed to be part of the Company’s acquisition costs in acquiring KOKO Parent.
Advances from Stockholders
From time to time, stockholders of the Company advance funds to the Company for working capital purposes. Those advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Notes Payable - Related Party
Notes payable – related party consisted
of the following:
September 30, 2014 | March 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the April 2, 2012 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $150,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on April 1, 2013; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | $ | 150,000 | $ | - | ||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the June 21, 2012 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $150,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on June 20, 2013; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 150,000 | - | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the May 13, 2013 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $10,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on November 13, 2014; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 10,000 | - | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the May 23, 2013 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $50,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on November 23, 2014; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 50,000 | - | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the June 17, 2013 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $100,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on December 17, 2014; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 100,000 | - | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the July 2, 2013 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $10,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on January 2, 2015; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015 | 10,000 | - | ||||||||
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the July 3, 2013 promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $30,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on January 3, 2015; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 30,000 | - | ||||||||
On June 12, 2014, the Company signed a promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $25,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on June 11, 2015; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 25,000 | |||||||||
On July 3, 2014, the Company signed a promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $25,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on July 2, 2015; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 25,000 | |||||||||
On July 30, 2014, the Company signed a promissory note with the Trinad Capital Master Fund for the amount of $50,000, with interest at 6% per annum, with principal due on July 29, 2015; the Company is in negotiations to subsequently extend the maturity date to December 31, 2015. | 50,000 | - | ||||||||
$ | 600,000 | $ | - | |||||||
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Management Services from Trinad Management LLC
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the September 23, 2011 Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”) with Trinad Management, LLC (“Trinad LLC”). Pursuant to the Management Agreement, Trinad LLC has agreed to provide certain management services to the Company through September 22, 2014, including, without limitation, the sourcing, structuring and negotiation of a potential business combination transaction involving the Company. Under the Management Agreement, the Company compensated Trinad LLC for its services with (i) a fee equal to $2,080,000, with $90,000 payable in advance of each consecutive three-month calendar period during the term of the Agreement and with $1,000,000 due at the end of the three (3) year term, and (ii) issuance of a Warrant to purchase 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share (“Warrant”). The Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part by Trinad LLC at any time for a period of ten (10) years. Since September 23, 2014, both parties have continued to perform under the Management Agreement and the Company is in negotiations with Trinad LLC to extend the term of the Management Agreement. The parties are also negotiating deferring the Company’s obligation to pay the $1,000,000 fee due at the end of the term of the Management Agreement and the $90,000 quarterly payment for the three month period ending December 23, 2014.
The Company (i)(a) recorded $30,000 per month for the $1,080,000 portion of the management services to be paid on a quarterly basis, accrued (i)(b) $27,778 per month for the $1,000,000 portion of the management services, due at the end of the three (3) year term; and (ii) recorded amortization of $2,294 per month for the fair value of the warrant portion of the management services issued on September 23, 2011 in connection with the Management Agreement, or $60,072 of management services per month in aggregate.
The management services from Trinad LLC were as follows:
For the Period from April 28, 2014 (acquisition) through September 30, 2014 |
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(i) (a) Management services billed or accrued on a quarterly basis | $ | 150,000 | ||||||
(i) (b) Long-term management services due at the end of the term accrued | 138,890 | |||||||
(ii) Amortization of the fair value of the warrant issued | 11,470 | |||||||
$ | 300,360 |
Management Fee to Mint Group Holdings Ltd.
From time to time, the Company engages the Mint Group to provide management services for the Company. For the interim period ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 the Company was billed $67,063 and $0, respectively.
Advances to/from Mint Group Holdings Ltd.
From time to time, the Company provides or receives funds from Mint Group Holdings Ltd. for working capital purposes. These advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
Due from Related Party
In connection with the acquisition of OCHL, OCHL advanced $393,888 to JJAT for working capital purposes.
Long Term Promissory Note-Related Party
OCHL entered into a Senior Promissory Note (the “OCHL Senior Promissory Note”), dated April 28, 2014 to repay $1,376,124 of transaction expenses of the Merger to JJAT, due October 28, 2015 that accrues interest at a rate of 8% per annum, or $45,870, as of September 30, 2014. Outstanding interest payable under the OCHL Senior Promissory Note is due on the first anniversary of the note with the balance payable upon maturity of the note. During the period ended September 30, 2014, transaction expenses of $1,376,124 were recorded as Acquisition professional costs and Notes payable-related party in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. On November 3, 2014, $500,000 of principal under the OCHL Senior Promissory Note was repaid pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement described in Note 10 – Subsequent Events, below.
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Note 6 – Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Lease - Obar Camden Limited
On February 19, 2004 OCL entered into a non-cancellable lease for premises for a period of 25 years expiring November 27, 2028. On October 22, 2004, OCL entered into a deed of variation to the original non-cancellable lease for the premises with an annual rent of £473,000 per year plus valued added taxes for the first five (5) years and with an annual rent of £548,337 per year plus valued added taxes for the remainder of the lease, with free rent for the first fifteen (15) months of the occupancy. In conjunction with the signing of the deed of variation the landlord (i) provided consideration of £175,000, and (ii) contributed an additional £175,000 towards improvements upon execution of the deed of variation.
Future minimum lease payments under the non-cancelable operating lease are as follows:
Year ending March 31: | £ | $ | ||||||
2015 (Remainder of the fiscal year) | £ | 274,169 | $ | 445,224 | ||||
2016 | 548,337 | 890,447 | ||||||
2017 | 548,337 | 890,447 | ||||||
2018 | 548,337 | 890,447 | ||||||
2019 | 548,337 | 890,447 | ||||||
2020 and after | 5,297,086 | 8,601,958 | ||||||
£ | 7,764,603 | $ | 12,608,970 |
Deferred Rent
To induce OCL to enter into the operating lease and the deed of variation for a period of 25 years, the landlord granted free rent for the first fifteen (15) months of the occupancy and consideration/contribution of £350,000 in aggregate, which will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the duration of the initial lease term of 25 years.
Note 7 –Equity (Deficit)
Shares Authorized
Upon formation, the total number of shares of all classes of stock which the Company is authorized to issue is Seventy Five Million (75,000,000) shares which shall be common stock, par value $.001 per share.
Common Stock
Upon consummation of the Merger on April 28, 2014, the Company issued 29,000,000 shares of its common stock for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of KoKo US.
Issuance of Common Stock to Parties Other Than Employees for Acquiring Goods or Services
Advisory Board Agreements
Upon consummation of the Merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the Advisory Board Agreements entered into by Loton prior to the Merger with seven (7) individuals. Pursuant to the Advisory Board Agreements, the Advisory Board members agreed to provide advisory service to the Board and officers of the Company on various business matters for one (1) year in exchange for 100,000 shares each or 700,000 shares in the aggregate of restricted common stock of the Company. The restricted stock will vest after one (1) year, and is subject to a lock-up period of one (1) year after vesting. For the period ended September 30, 2014, 291,667 common shares, valued at $1.00 per share, or $291,667, were earned and recorded as consulting fees relating to these agreements.
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During the period ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into Advisory Board Agreements with two (2) additional individuals. Pursuant to the Advisory Board Agreements, these additional Advisory Board Members agreed to provide advisory service to the Board and officers of the Company on various business matters for one (1) year in exchange for 150,000 shares in the aggregate of restricted common stock of the Company. The restricted stock will vest after one (1) year, and is subject to a lock-up period of one (1) year after vesting. For the period ended September 30, 2014, 54,167 common shares, valued at $1.00 per share, or $54,167, were earned and recorded as consulting fees relating to these agreements.
Authorization of Stock Grants to Consultants
Upon consummation of the Merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed seven (7) Consulting Services Agreements (“2014 Consulting Agreements”) entered into by Loton prior to the Merger with seven (7) consultants. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreements, the Company agreed to issue a total of 315,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock to the consultants for services to be performed for one (1) year. These shares will vest in two (2) years, and are subject to a lock-up period of two (2) years after vesting. These restricted shares were valued at $1.00 per share or $315,000 on the date of grant and are being amortized over the service period. For the period ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $131,250 as consulting fees relating to these agreements.
During the period ended September 30, 2014, the Company entered into a capital markets advisory and placement agent agreement with Merriman Capital, Inc. (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Merriman Capital agreed to provide capital markets advisory services to the Company for three months, subject to written extensions thereafter, in exchange for 10,000 shares of restricted common stock of the Company for the first three engaged months of advisory services. Merriman will receive capital market advisory fees of $5,000 in cash and $5,000 in equity-in-lieu of cash per engaged month thereafter, upon written confirmation of renewal. Either party may terminate the relationship at any time by providing thirty (30) calendar days written notice to the other party. For the period ended September 30, 2014, 50,000 common shares, valued at $1.00 per share, or $50,000, were earned and recorded as consulting fees relating to this Agreement.
Warrants
Assumed Warrants Issued in September 2011 by Loton
Upon consummation of the Merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the September 23, 2011warrant issued to Trinad LLC, pursuant to the Management Agreement, to purchase 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share expiring ten (10) years from the date of original issuance.
Summary of Warrant Activities
The table below summarizes the Company’s warrant activities:
Number of Warrant Shares | Exercise Price Range Per Share | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Fair Value at Date of Issuance | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2014 | 1,125,000 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 82,575 | $ | - | |||||||||||
Granted | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Canceled for cashless exercise | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Exercised (Cashless) | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Exercised | (- | ) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Expired | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Balance, September 30, 2014 | 1,125,000 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 82,575 | - | ||||||||||||
Amortized, September 30, 2014 | 1,125,000 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 82,575 | - | |||||||||||||||
Unamortized, September 30, 2014 | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | - |
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable warrants as of September 30, 2014:
Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Range
of Exercise Prices |
Number
Outstanding |
Average
Remaining Contractual Life (in years) |
Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
Number
Exercisable |
Average
Remaining Contractual Life (in years) |
Weighted
Average Exercise Price |
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$ | 0.15 | 1,125,000 | 6.98 | $ | 0.15 | 1,125,000 | 6.98 | $ | 0.15 |
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Note 8 - Concentration of Credit Risk
Credit Risk Arising from Financial Instruments
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents.
As of September 30, 2014, substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held by major financial institutions in the United Kingdom and the balance at certain accounts may exceed the maximum amount insured by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) (£85,000 per account, per authorized institution as of December 31, 2010). However, the Company has not experienced losses on these accounts and management believes that the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.
Note 9 - Foreign Operations
Foreign Operations
The Company’s operations are carried out in the United Kingdom (“UK”). Accordingly, the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations may be influenced by the political, economic and legal environments in the UK. The Company’s business may be influenced by changes in governmental policies with respect to laws and regulations, anti-inflationary measures, currency fluctuation and remittances and methods of taxation, among other things.
Note 10 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date when the financial statements were issued to determine if they must be reported. The management of the Company determined that there were certain reportable subsequent event(s) to be disclosed as follows.
On October 30, 2014, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) with Mr. Bengough, Mr. Ellin, and JJAT whereby the parties agreed to forbear pursuit of any claims relating to the Share Exchange (as defined), the Variation Agreement, the related Shareholders Agreement amongst the parties dated February 12, 2014 (the “Shareholders Agreement”), and the promissory notes (the “Notes”) and other documents entered into pursuant to the Shareholder’s Agreement during the term of the Forbearance Agreement, which is terminable by any party upon fifteen days prior written notice following a 90-day period from October 30, 2014.
Pursuant to the terms of the Forbearance Agreement, OCL made a payment to JJAT in the amount of $500,000 to be applied to the principal under the OBAR Expense Note (as such term is defined in the Variation Agreement) and an amount of $250,000 was concurrently credited to the principal under the OB Expense Note (as such term is defined in the Variation Agreement). Following entry into the Forbearance Agreement, a total of $876,124 of principal remained outstanding under the OBAR Expense Note and a total of $438,062 of principal remained outstanding under the OB Expense Note. Interest continued to accrue under the both notes. No other terms of any of the Notes were amended and the parties to the Forbearance Agreement reaffirmed their obligations under the Notes, except that the parties to the OB Purchase Note (as such term is defined in the Variation Agreement) agreed that the balance of the OB Purchase Note as already outstanding as principal under other of the Notes and that the OB Purchase Note was fully discharged.
The parties also agreed under the terms of the Forbearance Agreement to pursue sale negotiations of the Company’s interest in OCHL and OCL including by retaining an investment banking firm in the first quarter of 2015, if the sale process is not completed by December 31, 2014.
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Description of Business
On April 28, 2014, we entered into the Merger Agreement, by and among the Company, Acquisition Sub and KoKo Parent, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JJAT a corporation wholly-owned by Mr. Ellin, the Company’s Executive Chairman, President, Director and controlling shareholder, and his affiliates and completed the Merger. As a result of the Merger, KoKo Parent became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company’s primary business became that of KoKo Parent and its subsidiaries, KoKo UK which owns 50% of OCHL, which in turn wholly-owns its operating subsidiary OBAR Camden. Upon the closing of the Merger, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, KoKo Parent’s former sole shareholder, JJAT, received 29,000,000 shares of Company common stock, or approximately 73.9% of the shares of the Company outstanding post-merger. On May 1, 2014, Olly Bengough was appointed to our Board as a Director and was appointed our Chief Executive Officer. On September 23, 2014, Mr. Bengough resigned as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board of Directors of the Company.
On April 25, 2014, the Company entered into a Variation to Shareholder Agreement with Olly Bengough, an individual residing in the United Kingdom (“Bengough”) and KoKo Parent, (the “Variation Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Bengough agreed, subject to Mr. Bengough’s receipt of satisfactory tax clearances under the tax laws of the United Kingdom, to transfer all shares of OCHL held by him to the Company in exchange for 29,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock, or approximately 42.5% of the shares of the Company outstanding post-exchange (including giving effect to the Merger described above) with the result that upon closing of that transaction, OCHL would become a wholly-owned subsidiary of our wholly-owned subsidiary, KoKo UK (the “Share Exchange”). To date, the parties to the Variation Agreement have been unable to reach an agreement on mutually acceptable documentation to effect the Share Exchange. The Company and Mr. Bengough are presently continuing to co-operate OCHL and OCL with Mr. Bengough leading OCL’s day-to-day business.
The Company’s management has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company to pursue strategic alternatives relating to OCHL and OCL, including the sale of the Company’s 50% ownership interest in OCHL and OCL, and the Company is currently conducting negotiations with a prospective party to acquire the Company’s interest in OCHL and OCL. If the Company cannot complete the sale of OCHL and OCL by December 31, 2014, the Company will engage an independent investment banking firm to assist with the sale in the first calendar quarter of 2015.
The Company also continues to seek expansion through other means such as acquisition of other live concert or event or media companies and licensing opportunities in the concert venue and media operations industries. The Variation Agreement and the related Shareholders’ Agreement dated February 12, 2014, (the “OCHL Shareholders’ Agreement”) the terms of which are disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2014, as amended, remain in full force and effect. Pursuant to the terms of the OCHL Shareholders’ Agreement and the Variation Agreement, each of Mr. Ellin and Mr. Bengough constitute the Board of Directors of OCHL and each of Mr. Bengough and Mr. Ellin are restricted from taking actions on behalf of OCHL without the written consent of the other individual. OCHL was incorporated in England and Wales on October 17, 2012 to become a comprehensive digital music and entertainment company. OCHL wholly-owns Obar Camden, a music and entertainment company whose principal business is the operation of a live music venue and nightclub known as KOKO located in Camden, London. KOKO provides live shows, club nights, corporate and other events at KOKO. The venue has been used to record live performances which have been broadcast to an international audience.
Obar Camden’s present business model is to operate with a relatively small internal team of key personnel. Obar Camden also engages the Mint Group, a related-party contractor with regard to Mr. Bengough, to provide management services. In addition, Obar Camden engages the services of technical security functions through external contractors.
KOKO has a single, well-established venue. The Company’s strategy is to leverage KOKO’s success and brand in live entertainment and relationships with fans, artists and advertisers via venue expansion into the United States alongside a digital/TV content and editorial platform, to grow revenue, earnings and cash flow. In order to most effectively leverage the brand and execute its strategy, the Company is dependent on Mr. Bengough promptly transferring his shares of OCHL to KoKo UK, as agreed under a Variation Agreement, which would cause the Company to control 100% of the operations of KOKO. The closing of this transaction is subject to Mr. Bengough’s receipt of satisfactory tax clearances under the tax laws of the United Kingdom and mutually acceptable transaction documents, and there is no assurance that Mr. Bengough will obtain such satisfactory tax clearances and that he will close on the exchange agreement. To date, the Company has not been able to close the Share Exchange with Mr. Bengough and, on September 23, 2014, Mr. Bengough resigned from the board and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. As an alternative to completing the Share Exchange, the Company is seeking expansion through other means such as acquisition of other live concert or event or media companies, licensing opportunities and hiring skilled personnel in the concert venue, media and night-club operations industries to help it oversee its new acquisitions and business ventures in the U.S., and internationally.
The Company’s strategy is to grow and innovate through the initiatives listed below:
· | Selectively expanding into additional top global music markets, both internationally and domestically, with new venues that host artists from emerging talent to global super-stars, offer a stunning lifestyle and VIP services, and deliver premium consumer music experiences. |
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· | Identifying, developing and growing key sponsorship and strategic advertising partnerships. The Company’s goal is to continue to drive growth in this area and capture a larger share of the music sponsorship market. It will focus on expanding and developing new relationships with corporate sponsors to provide them with targeted strategic programs through the Company’s unique relationship with fans and artists, its distribution network of venues, and its online presence. The Company will continue to look for innovative new products and offerings that give its sponsors and advertisers a unique ability to reach consumers through the power of live music. |
Management Agreement
Upon consummation of the reverse merger on April 28, 2014, the Company assumed the September 23, 2011 Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”) with Trinad Management, LLC (“Trinad LLC”). Pursuant to the Management Agreement, Trinad LLC has agreed to provide certain management services to the Company through September 22, 2014, including, without limitation, the sourcing, structuring and negotiation of a potential business combination transaction involving the Company. Under the Management Agreement, the Company compensated Trinad LLC for its services with (i) a fee equal to $2,080,000, with $90,000 payable in advance of each consecutive three-month period during the term of the Agreement and with $1,000,000 due at the end of the 3 year term, and (ii) issuance of a Warrant to purchase 1,125,000 shares of the Company common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share (“Warrant”). The Warrant may be exercised in whole or in part by Trinad LLC at any time for a period of ten (10) years. Since September 23, 2014, both parties have continued to perform under the Management Agreement and the Company is in negotiations with Trinad LLC to extend the term of the Management Agreement. The parties are also negotiating deferring the Company’s obligation to pay the $1,000,000 fee due at the end of the term of the Management Agreement and the $90,000 quarterly payment for the three month period ending December 23, 2014.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s working capital requirements and capital for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, are funded from operations or from borrowings.
As of September 30, 2014, the Company had cash on hand of $661,971 and negative working capital of $2,362,135. The Company is dependent upon the receipt of capital investment, other financing and cash generated from operations of OCHL to fund its ongoing operations, debt service requirements and to execute its business plan. If continued funding and capital resources are unavailable at reasonable terms, or if cash generated from operations of OCHL are not adequate to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements, the Company may not be able to implement its plan of operations. If the Company sells its 50% interest in OCHL and OCL, it will be dependent on cash received from the sale and on capital investments and other financing available upon reasonable terms to continue to operate and expand the business. The Company may be required to obtain alternative or additional financing from financial institutions or otherwise, in order to maintain and expand our existing operations. The Company could cease conducting operations following the sale of its interest in OCHL and OCL until it can identify and finance the acquisition of new targets in the live concert venue, media and night-club operations industries. The failure by us to obtain such financing whether on acceptable terms or at all, if needed, would have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition and results of operations.
On September 10, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 25,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
On September 16, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 100,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
On September 17, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 25,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
Net cash used in operating activities was $1,484,952 and $21,911 for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in net cash used in operating activities is mainly attributable to lower net income of $3,259,695 which includes $1,376,124 of transaction expenses associated with the Merger.
Cash provided by investing activities was $45,100 for the period ended September 30, 2014, consisting of cash acquired in the acquisition of OCHL which was partially offset by the purchases of property and equipment and cash used in investing activities was $23,999 for the period ended September 30, 2013, consisting of the purchases of property and equipment.
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Cash provided by financing activities was $1,428,171 for the period ended September 30, 2014 and cash used in financing activities was $560,744 for the period ended September 30, 2013. Cash provided by (used in) financing activities reflects: (i) repayments made to or on behalf of related parties during the periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively and (ii) proceeds from related parties and sales of common stock during the period ended September 30, 2014.
Results of Operations
As a result of the controlling financial interest of the former stockholder of OCHL, for financial statement reporting purposes, the Merger has been treated as a reverse acquisition with OCHL deemed the accounting acquirer and the Company deemed the accounting acquiree under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with section 805-10-55 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The reverse acquisition is deemed a capital transaction and the net assets of OCHL (the accounting acquirer) are carried forward to the Company (the legal acquirer and the reporting entity) at their carrying value before the acquisition. The acquisition process utilizes the capital structure of the Company and the assets and liabilities of OCHL which are recorded at their historical cost. The equity of the Company is the historical equity of OCHL, taking into consideration the 50% non-controlling interest, retroactively restated to reflect the number of shares issued by the Company in the transaction.
Revenues
OCHL’s revenues increased by $404,605, or 34.2%, to $1,589,450 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $1,184,845 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014 reflects higher sales for live events and the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. sales to their U.S. dollar equivalent. OCHL’s revenues increased by $623,010, or 22.1%, to $3,436,650 for the six months ended September 30, 2014 from $2,813,640 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2014 reflects higher sales for live events and a luxury club event that was not held in the prior year period and the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. sales to their U.S. dollar equivalent.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue of OCHL increased by $71,588 and $98,858, or 39.4% and 22.8%, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared with the corresponding periods of the prior year. The increase in cost of revenue primarily reflects the higher sales for live events and the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. costs to their U.S. dollar equivalent. The mix of events that produced a higher level of revenues on a higher number of events drove a cost of revenue percentage of 15.9% and 15.5% of revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared to 15.3% and 15.4% of revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
Gross Margin
Gross margin of OCHL increased by $333,017, or 33.2%, to $1,336,308 (84.1% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $1,003,291 (84.7% if revenues) in the corresponding period of the prior year. Gross margin of OCHL increased by $524,152, or 22.0%, to $2,903,832 (84.5% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2014 from $2,379,680 (84.6% of revenues) in the corresponding period of the prior year. The overall mix of events was similar between the current and prior year periods with the increase in gross margins primarily attributable to the changes in revenues discussed above.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses primarily consist of outside services, advertising, public relations and travel and entertainment expense.
Selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 decreased by $6,952 to $62,167 from $69,119 in the corresponding period of the prior year. Selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2014 increased by $105,494 to $210,720 from $105,226 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in selling and marketing expenses for the six month period was due mainly to costs associated with a special Saturday club night event held during the current year period. There was no comparable event held during the prior year. Selling and marketing expenses represented 3.9% and 5.8% of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 6.1% and 3.7% of revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Management Services – Related Parties Expenses
Management services – related parties consist of management fees paid and accrued by the Company under agreements with Trinad Management, LLC and Mint Group Holdings Limited (“Mint Group”)(see Note 5). During the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid and accrued management fees to Trinad Management, LLC of $180,199 and $300,343, respectively, and Mint Group of $33,412 and $67,063, respectively.
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses primarily consist of employee costs, depreciation and amortization, licenses, outside contractors costs, travel and entertainment and insurance. Certain costs associated with being a publicly held corporation are also included in general and administrative expenses, as well as bad debts expense.
General and administrative expenses increased by $232,197, or 49.5%, to $701,731 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $469,534 in the corresponding period of the prior year. General and administrative expenses increased by $345,349, 32.2%, to $1,416,822, for the six months ended September 30, 2014 from $1,071,473 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily due to higher wages, insurance and travel related costs and the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. expenses to their U.S. dollar equivalent. General and administrative expenses represented 44.1% and 39.6% of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 41.2% and 38.1% of revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses increased by $1,165,462, or 122.8%, to $2,114,406 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 from $948,944 in the corresponding period of the prior year. Total operating expenses increased by $3,694,419, or 177.6%, to $5,775,188 for the six months ended September 30, 2014 from $2,080,769 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in operating expenses for the three and six month periods was due mainly to higher: (i) professional fees associated with the Merger including $1,376,124 of transaction expenses (see Note 5); (ii) consulting fees associated with the Company’s business plans and growth strategy; (iii) selling expenses, management services and general and administrative expenses as noted above and (iv) the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. expenses to their U.S. dollar equivalent.
Other (Income) Expense
Other expense increased by $56,172 and $61,260 for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2014 which reflects interest incurred in connection with the Company’s notes payable.
Income Tax Provision
The income tax provision increased by $44,218 and $28,168 for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2014, respectively, compared with the corresponding periods of the prior year due mainly to the increase in pretax income of OCHL and the effect of fluctuation in the average rates of exchange used in translating U.K. expenses to their U.S. dollar equivalent.
Net Income (Loss)
The net results attributable to the Company’s stockholders was a net loss of $883,657 and $3,027,883 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, and net income of $49,178 and $231,812 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The net results attributable to non-controlling interest was a net loss of $69,938 and $687,240 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 and net income of $24,589 and $115,906 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2013, respectively.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are associated with renewal and improvement of existing venues and technology systems, web development, major renovations to existing buildings and technology enhancements. Certain capital expenditures such as major renovations to existing buildings are made to increase net sales and/or improve operating income.
The Company has no material commitments for capital expenditures at this time.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
Not applicable.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective for the period ended September 30, 2014 for the reasons discussed below.
The following two material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting existed on September 30, 2014:
(i) We do not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which is applicable to us for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
(ii) We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures, and concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable and not absolute assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of certain events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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There are no material legal proceedings to which we are a party, or of which any of our property is subject, and we are not aware of any threatened legal proceedings against us.
The Company is attempting to sell its 50% interest in OCHL and OCL and it may not be able to complete a transaction on terms favorable to the Company, or at all.
Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, dated October 30, 2014, among the Company, Oliver Bengough, JJAT, and Robert Ellin, have agreed to forbear legal action against one another for matters relating to the parties’ inability to complete the Share Exchange for a period of at least 90 days, following which any party may terminate the Forbearance Agreement upon 15 days’ notice to the other parties. Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, upon 5 days’ prior written notice by Mr. Bengough or notice of withdrawal from negotiations of another potential buyer of the Company’s shares, the Company is required to engage an investment banking firm to identify a third party purchaser of the Company’s shares of OCHL and OCL. The Company may not be able to find a buyer willing to purchase the Company’s shares on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all. In addition, the Company may incur significant costs in the engagement of the investment bankers and other advisors to assist in the sale, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements. Engaging in the sale process could also require extensive Company resources and time from personnel that would otherwise be allocated to furthering the Company’s strategic initiatives. Furthermore, following the term of the Forbearance Agreement, the parties thereto may be unable to effectively co-operate OCHL and OCL and may assert claims against one another for breaches of the Shareholders’ Agreement dated February 12, 2014 amongst the parties and certain other parties or the Variation Agreement dated April 24, 2014, amongst the parties and certain other parties.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
On September 10, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 25,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
On September 16, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 100,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $100,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
On September 17, 2014 the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor pursuant to which the Company issued the investor 25,000 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $25,000. The proceeds were used for general administrative purposes.
We relied on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, as providing an exemption from registering the sale of these shares of common stock under the Securities Act because, among other reasons, the offerees/issuees were accredited investors who were not subject to any general solicitation.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
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Description | |
10.1 |
Forbearance Agreement, dated as of October 30, 2014, between the Company, Olly Bengough, Robert Ellin, and JJAT (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with SEC on November 5, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference). | |
31.1 | Certification of Executive Chairman and President pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | Certification of Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Certification of Executive Chairman and President pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1) | |
32.2 | Certification of Interim Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1) | |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
(1) In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8212, these exhibits are being furnished, are not being filed as part of this Report on Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document, and are not being incorporated by reference into any Securities Act of 1933 registration statement
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LOTON, CORP | ||
Date: November 14, 2014 | By: | /s/ Robert Ellin |
Robert Ellin | ||
Executive Chairman and President | ||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
By: | /s/ Barry Regenstein | |
Barry Regenstein | ||
Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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