LiveWire Ergogenics, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
[
X ] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the
quarterly period ended March 31, 2009
[ ]
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT
For the
transition period from ___________ to _____________
Commission File Number: 333-149158
SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
(Exact
name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
|
26-1212244
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
|
1040
First Avenue, Suite. 173, New York, New York 10021
(Address
of principal executive offices)
212-861-9239
(Issuer’s
telephone number)
(Former
name, former address, and former fiscal year if changed since last
report)
Check
whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)
during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.
Large
accelerated filer
[ ] Accelerated
filer [ ]
Non-accelerated
filer [ ] Smaller
reporting company [x]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes[ ] No[x]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports
required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a
court. Yes[x] No [ ]
The
number of shares of Common Stock of the issuer outstanding as of March 31, 2009
was 4,933,529.
Transitional
Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes [ ] No
[X]
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit and post such files). □
Yes □ No.
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
(a
development stage company)
Page
Number
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Consolidated
Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31,
2008
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31,
2009 (Unaudited) and from Inception (October 9, 2007), to March 31, 2009
(Unaudited)
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4
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Consolidated
Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity Deficit
(Unaudited)
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5
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Statements
of Cash Flows for the Ended March 31, 2009 (Unaudited) and from
Inception (October 9, 2007), to March 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
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6
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Notes
to Unaudited Financial Statements
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7-13
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13-14
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14
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Item
4T - Controls and
Procedures
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14
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PART
II - Other
Information (Items 1-6)
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15-16
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC. & SUBSIDIARY
(a
development stage company)
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
March
31, 2009
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December
31, 2008
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|||||||
(UNAUDITED)
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(AUDITED)
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|||||||
ASSETS
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||||||||
CURRENT
ASSETS
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||||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ |
1,227
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$ |
50
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||||
Total
assets
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$ |
1,227
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$ |
50
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||||
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
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||||||||
Accounts
payable
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$
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23,202
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$
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20,000
|
||||
Advance
from shareholder
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47,834
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42,833
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||||||
Total
current liabilities
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71,036
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62,833
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||||||
Preferred
stock, $.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
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||||||||
no
shares issued and outstanding
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-
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-
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||||||
Common
stock, $.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
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||||||||
4,933,529
issued and outstanding
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493
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493
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||||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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246,183
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246,183
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||||||
Deficit
accumulated during the development stage
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(316,485
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)
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(309,459
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)
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||||
Total
stockholders' equity (deficit)
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(69,809
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)
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(62,783
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)
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||||
Total
liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
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$
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1,227
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$
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50
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The
accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements are an integral part of
these statements.
3
Cumulative
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||||||||||||
Totals
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||||||||||||
From
Inception
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||||||||||||
For the three
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For the three
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(October
9, 2007)
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||||||||||
months ended
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months ended
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Through
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||||||||||
March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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March
31, 2009
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||||||||||
Revenue
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Cost
of revenue
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- | - | - | |||||||||
Gross
profit
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- | - | - | |||||||||
General
and administrative expenses
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||||||||||||
Payroll
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- | 4,500 | 114,500 | |||||||||
Legal
and profesional fees
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2,500 | 57,297 | 146,615 | |||||||||
Office
and administrative
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4,526 | 5,732 | 40,248 | |||||||||
Interest
expense
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- | 3,000 | 11,000 | |||||||||
Total
operating expenses
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7,026 | 70,529 | 312,363 | |||||||||
Loss
from continuing operations
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(7,026 | ) | (70,529 | ) | (312,363 | ) | ||||||
Discontinued
operations, net of tax:
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||||||||||||
Income
(loss) from operations
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- | 4,602 | 5,303 | |||||||||
Loss
on disposal of subsidiary
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- | - | (9,425 | ) | ||||||||
Total
loss from discontinued operations
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4,602 | (4,122 | ) | |||||||||
Net
loss
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$ | (7,026 | ) | $ | (65,927 | ) | $ | (316,485 | ) | |||
(Loss)
per share:
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||||||||||||
Basic
and diluted earnings (loss) per share
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$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
Weighted
average shares
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||||||||||||
outstanding
- basic and diluted
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4,933,529 | 4,933,529 | ||||||||||
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
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(a
development stage company)
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STATEMENT
OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (UNAUDITED)
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FOR
THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 9, 2007 (INCEPTION) TO MARCH 31,
2009
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Additional
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Total
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|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred
Stock
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Common
Stock
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Paid-in
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Accumulated
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Stockholders'
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||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares
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Amount
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Shares
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Amount
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Capital
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Deficit
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Equity
(Deficit)
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||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance,
October 9, 2007 (Inception)
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- | $ | - | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance
of restricted shares to
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
officer
@ $0.05 per share
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- | - | 2,000,000 | 200 | 99,800 | - | 100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance
of Common Stock for
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
services
@ $.05 per share
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- | - | 423,529 | 42 | 21,134 | - | 21,176 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sale
of Common Stock
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||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
@
$.05 per share
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- | - | 2,510,000 | 251 | 125,249 | - | 125,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net
loss
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- | - | - | - | - | (152,623 | ) | (152,623 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2007
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- | - | 4,933,529 | 493 | 246,183 | (152,623 | ) | 94,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net
loss
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- | - | - | - | - | (156,836 | ) | (156,836 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2008
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- | - | 4,933,529 | 493 | 246,183 | (309,459 | ) | (62,783 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net
loss
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- | - | - | - | - | (7,026 | ) | (7,026 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance,
March 31, 2009
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- | $ | - | 4,933,529 | $ | 493 | $ | 246,183 | $ | (316,485 | ) | $ | (69,809 | ) | ||||||||||||||
The
accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
(a
development stage company)
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Cumulative
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||||||||||||
Totals
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From
Inception
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(October
29, 2007)
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For
the three months ended
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Through
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|||||||||||
March
31, 2009
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March
31, 2008
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March
31, 2009
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Cash
flows from operating activities:
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Net
loss
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$ | (7,026 | ) | $ | (65,926 | ) | $ | (320,607 | ) | |||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net
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||||||||||||
cash
used in operating activities:
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Discontinued
operations
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- | 4,602 | 4,122 | |||||||||
Common
stock issued for services
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- | - | 121,176 | |||||||||
Increase
in assets and liabilities:
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||||||||||||
Subscription
receivable
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- | 30,000 | - | |||||||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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3,202 | 27,500 | 23,202 | |||||||||
Net
cash used in operating activities
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(3,824 | ) | (3,824 | ) | (172,107 | ) | ||||||
Cash
flows from financing activities:
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Advance
from shareholder
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5,001 | - | 47,834 | |||||||||
Proceeds
from sale of capital stock
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- | - | 125,500 | |||||||||
Net
cash provided by financing activities
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5,001 | - | 173,334 | |||||||||
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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1,177 | (3,824 | ) | 1,227 | ||||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents - beginning of period
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50 | 64,870 | - | |||||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents - end of period
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$ | 1,227 | $ | 61,046 | $ | 1,227 | ||||||
Supplemental
disclosures of cash flow information
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||||||||||||
Cash
paid for income taxes
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Cash
paid for interest
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$ | - | $ | 3,000 | $ | 11,000 | ||||||
The
accompanying notes to the unaudited financial statements are an integral part of
these statements.
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
Notes
to (unaudited) Financial Statements
March
31, 2009
NOTE
1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS
Semper
Flowers, Inc. (“the Company”) was formed as a Nevada corporation on October 9,
2007. Semper Flowers, Inc. seeks to add value by acquiring,
consolidating, and operating flower and gift retail stores. The
Company’s three keys to business success are great locations, efficient delivery
service, and joining trade associations that promote local delivery from
anywhere in the country.
The
Company’s initial acquisition was Absolute Flowers, which was discontinued in
November 2008 (See Note 5). The Company’s operations currently
consist of management evaluating other suitable florists and gift retail stores
for investment and improvement.
NOTE
2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying financial statements, which present the results of operations of
Semper Flowers, Inc. for the three period ended March 31, 2009, has been
prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. The Company’s fiscal year end is December
31.
Use
of Estimates
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 disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments and other short-term
investments with a maturity of three months or less, when purchased, to be cash
equivalents.
Recoverability
of Long-Lived Assets
The
Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets on a periodic basis
whenever events and changes in circumstances have occurred which may indicate a
possible impairment. The assessment for potential impairment is based
primarily on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of its
long-lived assets from expected future cash flows from its operations on an
undiscounted basis. If such assets are determined to be impaired, the
impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets
exceeds the fair value of the assets. Property and equipment to be
disposed of by sale is carried at the lower of the then current carrying value
or fair value less estimated costs to sell. Goodwill is tested for
impairment annually or more frequently if an event indicates that the asset
might be impaired. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the fair value of
goodwill is determined based on a discounted cash flow methodology.
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
Notes
to (unaudited) Financial Statements
March
31, 2009
NOTE
2- SUMMARY OF
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
Shipping
and Handling Costs
The
Company accounts for shipping and handling costs as a component of “Cost of
Sales”.
Advertising
The
Company’s policy is to expense the costs of advertising and marketing as
incurred.
Accounts
Receivable
The
Company believes accounts receivable are collectible, therefore there is no
reserve needed.
Inventories
Inventory
would consist primarily of fresh cut flowers, wrapping, vases, and stationary,
and is carried at the lower of average cost or market.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company follows the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff
Accounting Bulletin 104 for revenue recognition. In general, the Company records
revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been
rendered, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and
collectability is reasonably assured.
Retail
sales for floral and specialty gift orders are recognized at the point of
sale. Sales tax is excluded from revenue. Internet sales
are recognized when the merchandize is delivered to the customer. In
circumstances where the criteria are not met, revenue recognition is deferred
until resolution occurs. The Company recognizes shipping and handling
fees as revenue, and the related expenses as a component of cost of
sales.
Cost
of Sales
Cost of
sales includes the costs of inventory sold during the period, including fresh
cut flowers, gift items and packaging materials, the salaries and related
expenses of production and distribution personnel, and freight and delivery
expenses.
Income
Taxes
The
Company accounts for income taxes utilizing the liability method of
accounting. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined
based on differences between financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities at enacted tax rates in effect in years in which differences are
expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established, when
necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are expected to be
realized.
Earnings
(Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
The
Company presents basic earnings (loss) per share and, if appropriate, diluted
earnings per share in accordance with SFAS 128, “Earnings Per Share (“SFAS
128”). Under SFAS 128 basic net income (loss) per share is computed
by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted-average number of
shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net
income per share is computed by dividing net income for the period by the
weighted-average number of common share equivalents during the
period
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
Notes
to (unaudited) Financial Statements
March
31, 2009
NOTE
2- SUMMARY OF
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
The
carrying amounts reported in the balance sheet for cash, accounts receivable,
and accounts payable approximate fair value based on the short-term maturity of
these instruments.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In May
2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff
Position (“FSP”) APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May
Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
Settlement). FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments
that may be settled in cash upon either mandatory or optional conversion
(including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB
Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt issued with Stock
Purchase Warrants. Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers
of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity
components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt
borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent
periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. We will adopt FSP APB 14-1 beginning in the first
quarter of fiscal 2010, and this standard must be applied on a retrospective
basis. We are evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 will
have on our consolidated financial position and results of
operations.
In May
2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No.
162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This
standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent
framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in
preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States for non-governmental
entities. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following approval by the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board’s amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in
Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not
expect SFAS No. 162 to have a material impact on the preparation of our
consolidated financial statements.
In March
2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No.
161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an
amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 , which requires additional disclosures
about the objectives of the derivative instruments and hedging activities, the
method of accounting for such instruments under SFAS No. 133 and its related
interpretations, and a tabular disclosure of the effects of such instruments and
related hedged items on our financial position, financial performance, and cash
flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for the Company beginning January 1,
2009. Management believes that, for the foreseeable future, this
Statement will have no impact on the financial statements of the Company once
adopted.
Management
does not believe that any recently issued, but not effective accounting
pronouncements if currently adopted would have a material effect on the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC.
Notes
to (unaudited) Financial Statements
March
31, 2009
NOTE 3 - GOING
CONCERN
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which
contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The
Company has recently commenced operations and has incurred losses since
inception, and has limited working capital that raises substantial doubt about
its ability to continue as a going concern. Company management may
have to raise additional debt or equity financing to fund future operations and
to provide additional working capital. However, there is no assurance
that such financing will be obtained in sufficient amounts necessary to meet the
Company's needs. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects
on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and
classifications of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
NOTE 4- EQUITY
TRANSACTIONS
Semper
Flowers, Inc was incorporated on October 9, 2007. Upon incorporation,
the Company had authority to issue 10,000,000 shares of $.0001 par value
preferred stock, and 100,000,000 shares of $.0001 par value common stock.
On October 9, 2007, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of
common stock, valued at $0.05 per share to an officer of the Company for
professional services. On October 9, 2007 the Company issued 423,529
shares of common stock, valued at $0.05 per share, and a common stock purchase
warrant to purchase 15% of the fully diluted shares of common stock exercisable
at $1.00 per share, to as consideration for legal fees incurred in
connection with the preparation of the Company’s registration
statement. In October 2007, the Company sold 2,510,000 shares in a
share offering for a total of $125,500 cash. The shares issued to an
Officer of the Company have been valued at $100,000, and were recorded as
payroll expense. The shares issued in connection with legal services
have been accounted for as legal and professional fees. The issuances
of these shares were reflected in the Company’s financial statements as of
December 31, 2007. No significant equity transactions have been
recorded by the Company for the three period ended March 31, 2009.
Stock
Warrant
In
October 2007, in consideration for legal services rendered, the Company issued a
twenty year warrant in connection with legal services provided
to the Company, whereby, if Semper Flowers, Inc. was to undergo a change of
control, the warrant holder might acquire fifteen percent of the common shares
of the Company for the aggregate consideration of one dollar. As the
Company did not undergo a change in control, no expense was recorded related to
the issuance of this warrant. In June 2008, the warrant was
cancelled.
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Notes
to (unaudited) Financial Statements
March
31, 2009
NOTE
5 – PURCHASE OF SUBSIDIARY
On
November 1, 2007, the Company executed and consummated a stock purchase
agreement the shareholder of The Absolute Florist, Inc. (“Absolute
Florist”). Under the purchase agreement, the Company acquired all of
the issued and outstanding capital stock of Absolute Florist. In
consideration for the stock of Absolute Florist, the Company issued a Note
Payable for $100,000 with a coupon of 12%, to the former shareholder of The
Absolute Florist, Inc. The note was originally to mature on July 28,
2008. Subsequent to the end of the period, the maturity of the note
was extended to January 31, 2009, although $15,000 in principal was repaid in
August 2008. In November 2008, Mr. Marquez reluctantly determined
that due to the worsening economic situation around Kansas City area, that it
was in the best interest of the Company to discontinue its relationship with
Absolute Flowers, Inc. The Company transferred all of the assets and
liabilities of its Absolute Florist, Inc. to its former owner, in consideration
for canceling a Note Payable of $85,000. The Company realized a net
loss of $15,000. No income taxes were provided due to the utilization
of the Company’s net operating loss carry forwards.
In
accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment
or Disposal of Long-lived Assets,” the results of operations and cash flows of
Absolute Florist, Inc. for all periods presented have been reported as
discontinued operations. Goodwill of $114,614 associated with the
investment was written off. Company management is currently
evaluating other opportunities in the florist sector.
The
following table sets forth the discontinued operations for the
Company:
Three
months ended March 31, 2008 |
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Revenue
|
$ | 44,303 | ||
Cost
of Sales
|
18,371 | |||
Gross
Profit
|
25,932 | |||
Operating
and other non-operating expenses
|
21,573 | |||
Loss
from discontinued operations
|
(4,359 | ) | ||
(Loss)
gain from disposal of discontinued operations
|
(243 | ) | ||
Total
loss from discontinued operations
|
$ | (4,602 | ) |
The
results of operations of Absolute Florist, Inc. at March 31, 2008 have been
reclassified into discontinued operations.
NOTE
6 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mr.
Marquez, our President, advanced the Company a total of $47,834 to help pay for
its operations. The amount owed to Mr. Marquez is non-interest
bearing and is unsecured.
11
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF
OPERATION
FORWARD
LOOKING STATEMENTS
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as well as historical information. Although we
believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Forward-looking
statements include those that use forward-looking terminology, such as the words
“anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,”
“plan,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” and similar expressions, including when used
in the negative. Although we believe that the expectations reflected
in these forward-looking statements are reasonable and achievable, these
statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that
actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking
statements. Current shareholders and prospective investors are
cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance. Such forward-looking statements by their nature involve
substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control,
and actual results for future periods could differ materially from those
discussed in this report, depending on a variety of important factors, among
which are our ability to implement our business strategy, our ability to compete
with major established companies, the acceptance of our products in our target
markets, the outcome of litigation, our ability to attract and retain qualified
personnel, our ability to obtain financing, our ability to continue as a going
concern, and other risks described from time to time in our filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this
report speak only as of the date of this report. Future events and
actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. You should read this report completely and with the
understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what
management expects. We will not update forward-looking statements
even though its situation may change in the future.
INTRODUCTION
The
following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting:
(i) our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31,
2009; and (ii) financial liquidity and capital resources. This discussion
and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial
statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008.
Overview
Semper
Flowers is a corporation engaged in the ownership, operation and development of
flower shops and until November 2008, operated one establishment under the
name, ‘Absolute Florists, Inc.’ Our business plan was the idea of George
Marquez. The Company will seek to differentiate itself from the competition
through meticulous attention to detail, and it will insist on highly trained,
well groomed delivery and clean vehicles. Since many people now order flows over
the internet, the delivery drivers function as public relations representatives
of the florist and guardians, in a sense, of the product. Since
the divestiture of Absolute Flowers, we have no operating business and we are
focusing our efforts on locating other florists.
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2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
(Cont’d)
The
Company intends to enter into purchase agreements with various floral businesses
nationwide, including the leases associated with the stores. The
target businesses are ideally small, family owned florists who would benefit
from the cost reductions associated with consolidation. In
addition, if we are able to raise additional capital, we intend to provide web
based sales and call center servicing. Many of the target
acquisitions will be established businesses, serving their communities with
floral arrangements for weddings, funeral, and other flower orientated
events. In sum, our keys to success are:
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careful
attention to store locations by using economic and demographics
variables.
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attainment
of our store expansion goals.
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executing
retail marketing program.
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management
control of company stores.
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management
of cash flow--maintaining the pace of store sales--and obtaining
additional investment to maintain the pace of company owned store
expansion
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As of the
date hereof, we are not in negotiations to acquire any target.
Our
financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles and we have expensed all development expenses related to
the establishment of the company.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
A summary
of significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 of the unaudited
financial statements included in this Quarterly Report. Management
believes that the application of these policies on a consistent basis enables us
to provide useful and reliable financial information about our operating results
and financial condition. Our financial statements and accompanying
notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”). Preparing financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. These estimates and
assumptions are affected by management's application of accounting
policies.
Seasonality
of Business
We expect
there to be subject to some seasonal fluctuations in its operating results, with
revenues in November and December and other popular shopping holidays expected
to be higher because of relationship of purchasing gifts and needed items for
friends and family members being specifically associated with these
occasions.
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Three
Months Ended March 31, 2009
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
As of
March 31, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,227, compared to
$51,121 for the period ended March 31, 2008. The decrease of $49,894 or 98% is
primarily due to the discontinued operation of Absolute Florist and payments of
professional fees.
Total Operating
Expenses
Total
operating expenses during the three month period ended March 31, 2009 and March
31, 2008, were $7,026 and $70,529 respectively and were primarily for
professional services. The decrease of $63,503 or 90% was primarily
due to the fact that we had disposed of our operating subsidiary.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008,
respectively, the Company recorded $0 and $3,000 in non-operating expenses
related to interest paid on the note payable issued in connection with the
acquisition of Absolute Florist.
Liquidity and Capital
Resources
As of
March 31, 2009, our cash on hand was $1,227; total current assets were $1,227
and total current liabilities amounted to $71,036, including an advance from Mr.
Marquez of $47,834. As of March 31, 2009 a total stockholders deficit
was ($69,809). Until the company achieves a net positive cash flow
from operations, we are dependent on Officers of the Company to advance us
sufficient funds to continue operations. We may seek additional
capital to fund potential costs associated with expansion and/or
acquisitions. We believe that future funding may be obtained from
public or private offerings of equity securities, debt or convertible debt
securities or other sources. Stockholders should assume that any
additional funding will likely be dilutive. Accordingly, our
officers, directors and other affiliates are not legally bound to provide
funding to us. Because of our limited operations, if our officers and
directors do not pay for our expenses, we will be forced to obtain
funding. We currently do not have any arrangements to obtain
additional financing from other sources. In view of our limited
operating history, our ability to obtain additional funds is
limited. Additional financing may only be available, if at all, upon
terms which may not be commercially advantageous to us.
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3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
As a
“smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company
is not required to provide information required by this Item.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the
Exchange Act) that is designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file or submit under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time
specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and
procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports
that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer or
officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing
similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
Pursuant
to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, the Company carried out an evaluation
with the participation of the Company's management, including George Marquez,
the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer ("CEO/CFO"),
of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the three months
ended March 31, 2009. Based upon that evaluation, the Company's CEO /CFO
concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports
that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the
SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to the Company's management, including the Company's CEO /CFO, as appropriate,
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
CHANGES
IN INTERNAL CONTROLS.
Our
management, with the participation the Principal Executive Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer performed an evaluation as to whether any change in our
internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the Quarter ended
March 31, 2009. Based on that evaluation, the Company's CEO/CFO concluded that
no change occurred in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting
during the Quarter ended March 31, 2009 that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over
financial reporting.
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1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK
FACTORS.
As a
“smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company
is not required to provide information required by this Item.
ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES
OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
None.
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF
MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
None.
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6. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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31.1
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
certification of Certificate of Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer
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32.1
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Section
1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial
Officer
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SIGNATURES
In
accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
SEMPER
FLOWERS, INC
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May
15, 2009
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By:
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/s/ George
Marquez
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George
Marquez
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Chief
Executive Officer, President, Secretary, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer, Principal Accounting Officer and Director
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