SHOREPOWER TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Quarter Report: 2008 August (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
x
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QUARTERLY
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF
1934
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For
the
quarterly period ended August
31, 2008
¨
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TRANSITION
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT
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For
the
transition period
from to
Commission
File Number 1-15913
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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06-1120072
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(State
or Other Jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S.
Employer
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Incorporation
or Organization)
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Identification
Number)
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183
Plains Road, Suite 2, Milford, Connecticut 06461
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
(203)
877-9508
(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former
Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed
Since
Last Report)
Indicate
by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for
the past 90 days. Yes x
No
¨
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
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock
as of the latest practicable date. As of October 7, 2008, there were 3,482,527
shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large
accelerated filer ¨
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Accelerated
filer ¨
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Non-accelerated
filer ¨
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Smaller
reporting company x
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(Do
not check if a smaller reporting company)
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UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
INDEX
PAGE
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PART
I.
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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1
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Item
1.
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UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Consolidated
Balance Sheets – August 31, 2008 and February 29, 2008
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1
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the three and six months Ended August
31,
2008 and 2007
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2
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Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended August 31, 2008
and 2007
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4
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
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5
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Item
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operation
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10
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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12
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Item
4T.
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Controls
and Procedures
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12
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PART
II.
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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12
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Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings
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12
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Item
5.
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Other
Information
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12
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Item
6.
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Exhibits
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13
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PART
I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
ITEM 1. |
CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
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August 31,
2008 |
February 29,
2008
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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|||||||
CURRENT
ASSETS:
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|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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79,847
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$
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17,975
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Marketable
equity securities
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67,173
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3,642
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|||||
Inventory
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5,000
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5,000
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Due
from related parties
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32,390
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28,895
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Total
current assets
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184,410
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55,512
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PROPERTY,
NET
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249,790
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252,386
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Total
assets
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$
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434,200
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$
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307,898
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
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CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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$
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200,486
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$
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73,375
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Credit
card obligations
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111,641
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96,688
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Due
to related parties
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1,079,922
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994,604
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Current
portion of mortgage payable
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69,566
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74,245
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Total
current liabilities
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1,461,615
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1,238,912
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Due
to related parties, net of current portion
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50,000
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50,000
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|||||
Total
Liabilities
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1,511,615
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1,1288,912
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STOCKHOLDERS’
DEFICIENCY
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Common
stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000shares authorized; issued and
outstanding3,522,502 and 3,522,502, shares respectively
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35,225
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35,225
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Preferred
stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000shares authorized; 1,105,679 shares
issued and outstanding
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11,057
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11,057
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Additional
paid-in-capital
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2,668,155
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2,668,155
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Deficit
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(3,749,398
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)
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(3,652,997
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)
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Treasury
stock, at cost; 39,975 shares
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(42,454
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)
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(42,454
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)
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Total
stockholders’ deficiency
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(1,077,415
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)
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(981,014
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)
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Total
liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency
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$
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434,200
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$
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307,898
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
1
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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August 31,
2008
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August 31,
2007
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August 31,
2008
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August 31,
2007
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REVENUES:
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Initial
franchise fees
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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|||||
Continuing
franchise fees
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10,000
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30,000
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20,000
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85,000
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|||||||||
Sponsorship/advertising
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-
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-
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-
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45,000
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|||||||||
Other
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11,000
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16,581
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22,000
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33,123
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21,000
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46,581
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42,000
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163,123
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OPERATING
EXPENSES:
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Consulting
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4,500
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30,000
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4,500
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78,500
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Referee
fees
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-
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8,600
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-
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20,200
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Salaries
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14,700
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14,950
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29,400
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29,900
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Travel
and promotion
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9,827
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(2,394
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)
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21,222
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3,378
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Depreciation
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1,298
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1,298
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2,596
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2,596
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Other
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45,903
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20,737
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76,215
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48,358
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76,228
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73,191
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133,933
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182,932
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Income
(loss) from operations
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(55,228
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)
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(26,610
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)
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(91,933
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)
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(19,809
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)
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OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSES):
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Net
gain (loss) from marketable equity securities
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13,291
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(846
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)
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13,291
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(1,021
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)
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Interest
expense
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(8,527
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)
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(7,368
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)
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(17,831
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)
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(12,935
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)
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Interest
income
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70
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2
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72
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14
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|||||||||
4,834
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(8,212
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)
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(4,468
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)
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(13,942
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)
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NET
INCOME (LOSS)
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$
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(50,394
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)
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$
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(34,822
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)
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$
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(96,401
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)
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$
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(33,751
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)
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Earnings
(loss) per common share:
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Basic
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$
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(.01
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)
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$
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(.01
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)
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$
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(.03
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)
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(.01
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)
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Diluted
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$
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(.01
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)
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$
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(.01
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)
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$
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(.03
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)
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(.01
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)
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WEIGHTED
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING
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Basic
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3,482,527
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3,482,527
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3,482,527
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3,482,527
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Diluted
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4,588,206
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4,588,206
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4,588,206
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4,588,206
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
2
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
(Unaudited)
Common Stock
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Preferred Stock
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Additional
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Total
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Shares
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Shares
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Paid-in
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Treasury
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Stockholders’
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Outstanding
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Amount
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Outstanding
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Amount
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Capital
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Deficit
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Stock
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Deficiency
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Balance February 29, 2008
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3,522,502
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$
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35,225
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1,105,679
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$
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11,057
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$
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2,668,155
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$
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(3,652,997
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)
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$
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(42,454
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)
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$
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(981,014
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)
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Net
Income (loss)
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-
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-
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-
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(46,007
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)
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(46,007
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)
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Balance
May 31, 2008
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3,522,502
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$
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35,225
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1,105,679
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$
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11,057
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$
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2,668,155
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$
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(3,699,004
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)
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$
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(42,454
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)
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$
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(1,027,021
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)
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Net
loss
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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(50,394
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)
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-
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(50,394
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)
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Balance
August 31, 2008
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3,522,502
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$
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35,225
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1,105,679
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$
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11,057
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$
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2,668,155
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$
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(3,749,398
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)
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$
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(42,454
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)
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$
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(1,077,415
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)
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
3
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
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August 31,
2008
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August 31,
2007
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||||||
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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|||||||
Net
Income (loss)
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$
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(96,401
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)
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$
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(33,751
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)
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income(loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities:
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|||||||
Depreciation
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2,596
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2,596
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Change
in operating assets and liabilities:
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|||||||
Marketable
equity securities
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(63,531
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)
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(1,886
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)
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Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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127,111
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(7,496
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)
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Credit
card obligations
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14,953
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4,870
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|||||
81,129
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(151,916
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)
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|||||
Net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities
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(15,272
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)
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(185,667
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)
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CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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|||||||
Loans
from (Repayments to) related parties
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81,823
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188,088
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|||||
Decrease
in mortgage payable
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(4,679
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)
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(5,269
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)
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Net
cash provided by financing activities
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77,144
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182,819
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|||||
NET
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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61,872
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(2,848
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)
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CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
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17,975
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4,061
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|||||
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
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$
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79,847
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$
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1,213
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
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Interest
paid
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$
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12,930
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$
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11,247
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Income
tax paid
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$
|
-
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$
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-
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
4
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX
MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
1. |
Description
of Business and Basis of Presentation:
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United
States Basketball League, Inc. (“USBL”), incorporated in Delaware on May 29,
1984, operates a professional summer basketball league through franchises
located in the United States. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meisenheimer Capital
Real Estate Holdings, Inc. (“MCREH”), owns a commercial building in Milford,
Connecticut.
At
August
31, 2008, USBL and MCREH (collectively, the “Company”) had negative working
capital of $1,277,205, a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,077,415, and accumulated
losses of $3,749,398. These factors, as well as the Company’s reliance on
related parties (see Notes 6 and 9), create an uncertainty as to the USBL’s
ability to continue as a going concern.
The
Company is making efforts to raise equity capital, revitalize the league and
market new franchises. However, there can be no assurance that the Company
will
be successful in accomplishing its objectives. Because of the uncertainties
surrounding the ability of the Company to continue its operations, there is
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might
be necessary should the USBL be unable to continue as a going
concern.
The
accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared
by
the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, they may not include all of the information and
footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the
unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, which include only
normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation. Operating
results for the six-month period ended August 31, 2008 may not necessarily
be
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending February
28,
2009. The notes to the consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained
in
the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended February 29, 2008.
2. |
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies:
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Principles
of consolidation
- The
accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of USBL
and
MCREH. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated.
Fair
value disclosures – The
carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, which consist of cash
and cash equivalents, marketable equity securities, accounts payable and accrued
expenses, credit card obligations, due to related parties and mortgage payable,
approximate their fair value due to their short term nature or based upon values
of comparable instruments.
Cash
and cash equivalents - The
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
5
Marketable
equity securities –
Marketable
equity securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses
included in income. The Company has classified its investment in marketable
equity securities as trading securities. The change in net unrealized holding
gain (loss) included in earnings for the three months and six months ended
August 31, 2008 and 2007 was $13,291, $13,291, $(846), and $(1,021),
respectively.
Inventory
- Inventory
consists of USBL trading cards, basketball uniforms, sporting equipment and
printed promotional material and is stated at the lower of cost or market.
Certain inventory was obtained through barter transactions whereby the USBL
granted suppliers various advertising space (print) and airtime (television)
in
return for the supplier’s products. These transactions were accounted for based
upon the fair values of the assets and services involved in the
transactions.
Depreciation
expense - Depreciation
is computed using the straight-line method over the building’s estimated useful
life (approximately 30 years).
Revenue
recognition - The
Company generally uses the accrual method of accounting in these financial
statements. However, due to the uncertainty of collecting royalty and franchise
fees from the franchisees, the USBL records these revenues upon receipt of
cash
consideration paid or the performance of related services by the franchisee.
Franchise fees earned in nonmonetary transactions are recorded at the fair
value
of the franchise granted or the service received, based on which value is more
readily determinable. Upon the granting of the franchise, the Company has
performed essentially all material conditions related to the sale. The offering
price of a new franchise at August 31, 2008 was $100,000.
The
Company generates advertising revenue from fees for arena signage, tickets,
and
program and year book advertising space. Advertising revenue is recognized
over
the period that the advertising space is made available to the
user.
Fees
charged to teams to allow them to relocate are recognized as revenue upon
collection of the fee. Souvenir sales, which are generated on the Company’s web
site, are recorded upon shipment of the order. Essentially all orders are paid
by credit card.
Income
taxes
-
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences
are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance has been fully provided for
the
deferred tax asset (approximating $680,000) resulting from the net operating
loss carryforward.
As
of
August 31, 2008, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of
approximately $1,700,000 available to offset future taxable income. The
carryforward expires in varying amounts through year ended February 28,
2029.
Estimates –
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Advertising
costs
-
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
6
Stock-based
compensation
- Stock
compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R),
“Share – Based Payment.” No stock options were granted during 2008 and 2007 and
none are outstanding at August 31, 2008.
Earnings
(loss) per share
- SFAS
No.
128, “Earnings Per Share”, establishes standards for computing and presenting
earnings (loss) per share (EPS). SFAS No. 128 requires dual presentation of
basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number
of
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential
dilution that could occur if stock options or convertible securities were
exercised or converted into common stock. The Company did not include the
1,105,679 shares of convertible preferred stock in its calculation of diluted
loss per share for the three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007
as
the result would have been antidilutive.
Comprehensive
income–
Other
comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses
that
under generally accepted accounting principles are included in comprehensive
income but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded
directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Comprehensive income (loss)
was equivalent to net income (loss) for all periods presented.
Referee
fees–
The
Company’s principal obligation under the franchise agreements is to provide
referees for the league.
3.
|
Due
from Related Parties –
|
Due
from related parties consist of:
|
August 31,
|
February 29,
|
||||||
2008
|
2008
|
||||||
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
Due
from Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”),controlling stockholder of USBL,
non-interest bearing, due on demand
|
$
|
30,390
|
$
|
26,895
|
|||
Due
from Synercom (“Synercom”), a corporation controlled by the two officers
of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand
|
2,000
|
2,000
|
|||||
Total
|
$
|
32,390
|
$
|
28,895
|
4. |
Property,
Net
|
Property,
net consists of:
August 31,
|
February 29,
|
||||||
2008
|
2008
|
||||||
(unaudited)
|
|||||||
Land
|
$
|
121,253
|
$
|
121,253
|
|||
Building
|
155,747
|
155,747
|
|||||
Total
|
277,000
|
277,000
|
|||||
Accumulated
depreciation
|
(27,210
|
)
|
(24,614
|
)
|
|||
Property,
net
|
$
|
249,790
|
$
|
252,386
|
7
MCREH
leases the property on a month-to-month basis. Rental income from the other
tenants (which is included in other revenues in the consolidated statements
of
operations) for the three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007 was
$11,000, $22,000, $16,581, and $33,123, respectively.
In
April
2008, Cadcom vacated the MCREH property. Presently, MCREH has no tenants at
the
property and is not earning any rental income.
5. |
Credit
Card Obligations
|
USBL
uses
credit cards of related parties to pay for certain travel and promotion
expenses. USBL has agreed to pay the credit card balances, including related
interest. The credit card obligations bear interest at rates ranging up to
30%
and are due in monthly installments of principal and interest.
6. |
Due
to Related Parties
|
Due
to
related parties consists of:
August 31,
2008 |
February 29,
2008 |
||||||
(Unaudited)
|
|||||||
USBL
loans payable to Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”), a corporation
controlled by the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on
demand
|
$
|
612,420
|
$
|
553,919
|
|||
USBL
loans payable to the two officers of USBL interest at 6%, due on
demand
|
327,502
|
300,685
|
|||||
MCREH
note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due December
31,
2011
|
50,000
|
50,000
|
|||||
MCREH
note payable to Spectrum, interest at 7%, due on demand, secured
by MCREH
property
|
25,000
|
25,000
|
|||||
MCREH
note payable to president of USBL, interest at 7%, due on demand,
secured
by MCREH property
|
45,000
|
45,000
|
|||||
MCREH
note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest of 7%, due on
demand,
secured by MCREH property
|
70,000
|
70,000
|
|||||
Total
|
|
1,129,922
|
1,044,604
|
||||
Less
current portion
|
(1,079,922
|
)
|
(994,604
|
)
|
|||
Noncurrent
portion
|
$
|
50,000
|
$
|
50,000
|
For
the
six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, interest due under the USBL loans
payable were waived by the respective lenders.
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7. |
Mortgage
Payable
|
The
mortgage bears interest at 7.06% per annum, is payable in monthly installments
of principal and interest of $1,362 through July 2008, and provides for a
balloon payment of $69,373 in August 2008 (which has not yet been paid). The
mortgage is guaranteed by the Company’s officers.
8. |
Stockholders’
Equity
|
Each
share of common stock has one vote. Each share of preferred stock has five
votes, is entitled to a 2% non-cumulative annual dividend, and is convertible
at
any time into one share of common stock.
9. |
Related
Party Transactions
|
In
the
three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL included in continuing
franchise fees revenues from MCI of $0, $0, $30,000, and $75,000, respectively,
and revenues from Spectrum of $10,000, $20,000, $0, and $0,
respectively.
In
the
three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL received advertising
revenues from Spectrum totaling $0, $0, $0, and $45,000,
respectively.
In
the
three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, MCREH received rental
income from Cadcom, Inc., a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL,
totaling $11,000, $22,000, $16,500, and $33,000, respectively.
In
the
three and six months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL included in consulting
fees expenses to MCI of $0, $0, $30,000, and $75,000, respectively.
10. |
Commitment
and Contingencies
|
Occupancy
Agreement
In
September 2007, the Company moved its office from the MCREH building to a
building owned by Genvest, LLC, an organization controlled by the two officers
of USBL. Improvements to the Company’s space there were completed in February
2008. Pursuant to a verbal agreement, the Company is to pay Genvest monthly
rentals of $1,000 commencing March 2008.
Financial
Advisory Agreement
On
November 28, 2007, USBL executed an agreement with Colebrooke Capital, Inc.
(“Colebrooke”). The agreement provided for Colebrooke to provide financial
advisory services to USBL. As compensation, USBL was to pay Colebrooke monthly
fees of $3,000 commencing December 15, 2007. In the event that a financing
is
consummated with a participant introduced to USBL by Colebrooke or with which
Colebrooke was in discussions with on behalf of USBL, Colebrooke is to receive
consideration equal to 7.5% of the total capital raised. For non-financing
capital transactions, Colebrooke is to earn a cash fee equal to 5% of the
Transaction Value; alternatively and at Colebrooke’s option, Colebrooke may
receive 6% of the Transaction Value in an equivalent form to that received
or
issued by USBL. The term of the agreement was four months and was to renew
automatically unless either party provided written notice of cancellation.
Colebrooke’s engagement may be terminated by USBL or Colebrooke at any time upon
30 days written notice from one party to the other.
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No
monthly fees to Colebrooke were paid or accrued in the six months ended August
31, 2008. The Company has obtained a verbal waiver of such fees from
Colebrooke.
Suspension
of 2008 Season
In
December 2007, USBL announced the suspension of its 2008 season. This suspension
has resulted in one legal action and may result in additional claims and legal
actions from franchisees.
Litigation
On
June
30, 2008, a legal action was commenced by Albany Patroons, Inc., a franchisee
of
USBL, against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of New York. The complaint alleges breach of contract by USBL due
to
the suspension of the 2008 season and seeks total damages of $285,000. On
September 5, 2008, the Company answered the complaint and asserted a
counter-claim against plaintiff for breach of franchise agreement and/or
memorandum of agreement. The Company believes that it has a meritorious defense
to the action and does not expect the ultimate resolution of this matter to
have
a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results
of
operations.
South
Korean Venture
In
August
2008, the Company received $170,667 from a third party to investigate business
opportunities with the South Korea Basketball League, and with prospective
South
Korean sponsors. Under a verbal agreement with the third party, the $170,667
is
to be used to pay certain expenditures approved by the third party in connection
with such investigation. In August 2008, the Company paid $60,000 to a
consulting firm approved by the third party. Since the third party effectively
controls the funds, the Company recorded the $170,667 as a liability (not as
revenue) and recorded the $60,000 expenditure as a reduction of the liability
(not as an expense). At August 31, 2008, the Company has included the $110,667
unexpended portion of the money in accounts payable and accrued
expenses.
ITEM 2. |
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
|
OVERVIEW
It
is
anticipated that the Company will continue to rely on financial assistance
from
affiliates. The Meisenheimer family is fully committed to making the Company
a
profitable operation and also making the United States Basketball League (the
“League”) a viable one. Given the current lack of capital, the Company has not
been able to develop any new programs to revitalize the League, nor has it
been
able to hire additional sales and promotional personnel. As a result, the
Company is currently dependent on the efforts of Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III
and
two other employees for all marketing efforts. Their efforts have not resulted
in any substantial increase in the number of franchises. The NBA has established
a developmental basketball league known as the National Basketball Developmental
League (“NBDL”). The Company believes that the establishment of this league,
consisting of eight teams, will have no effect on the Company’s season, since
the NBDL season as presently constituted runs from November through March.
Further, nothing prohibits a NBDL player from playing in the League.
Accordingly, and as of the present time, the Company does not perceive the
NBDL
as a competitor. However, with the establishment of the NBDL, it is unlikely
that, at least for the present time, the Company can develop any meaningful
relationship with the NBA.
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THREE
MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2008 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2007
Franchise
fees revenues decreased $20,000 from $30,000 in 2007 to $10,000 in 2008. This
decrease was due to the suspension of the 2008 season.
Operating
expenses increased $3,038 from $73,191 in 2007 to $76,228 in 2008 primarily
due
to an increase in professional fees offset by a decrease in consulting fees
and
referee fees as a result of the suspension of the 2008 season..
Net
loss
increased $15,572 from $34,822 in 2007 to $50,394 in 2008.
SIX
MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2008 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2007
Aggregate
franchise fees decreased to $20,000 for the first six months of 2008 from
$85,000 for the first six months of 2007. This decrease was due to the
suspension of the 2008 season. Sponsorship and advertising revenues totaled
$0
during the first six months of 2008 as compared to $45,000 in the first six
months of 2007. This was due to a decrease in revenues from the Company’s
affiliate Spectrum Associates. $42,000 and $153,000 of the 2008 and 2007
revenues, respectively, were derived from various related parties.
Operating
expenses decreased from $182,932 for the six months ended August 31, 2007 to
$133,933 for the six months ended August 31, 2008. This decrease was due to
the
$74,000 decrease in consulting fees and $20,200 decrease in referee fees as
a
result of the suspension of the 2008 season. Operating expenses for the six
months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007 included management fees of $0 and
$75,000, respectively, to MCI for management services, including the services
provided to the Company by Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III and Richard Meisenheimer.
Net
loss
for the six months ended August 31, 2008 was $96,401 as compared to a $33,751
net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2007.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The
Company had $79,847 cash and a working capital deficit of $1,277,205 at August
31, 2008. The Company's statement of cash flows reflects cash used in operations
of $15,272 and net cash provided by financing activities of $77,144 for the
six
months ended August 31, 2008.
The
Company's ability to generate cash flow from franchise royalty fees is dependent
on scheduling of a 2009 season and the financial stability of the individual
franchises constituting the League. Each franchise is confronted with meeting
its own fixed costs and expenses, which are primarily paid from revenues
generated from attendance. Experience has shown that USBL is generally the
last
creditor to be paid by the franchise. If attendance has been poor, USBL has
from
time to time only received partial payment and, in some cases, no payments
at
all. The Company estimates that it requires at least $300,000 of working capital
to sustain operations over a 12-month period. Accordingly, if the Company is
unable to generate additional sales of franchises and schedule a 2009 season
within the next 12 months, it will again have to rely on affiliates for loans
and revenues to assist it in meeting its current obligations. With respect
to
long term needs, the Company recognizes that in order for the League and USBL
to
be successful, USBL has to develop a meaningful sales and promotional program.
This will require an investment of additional capital. Given the Company’s
current financial condition, the ability of the Company to raise additional
capital other than from affiliates is questionable. At the current time the
Company has no definitive plan as to how to raise additional
capital.
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ITEM 3. |
QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK.
|
Not
applicable.
ITEM 4T. |
CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES.
|
Under
the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our
principal executive and financial officers, we have evaluated the effectiveness
of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of
August 31, 2008 and, based on such evaluation, our principal executive and
financial officers have concluded that these controls and procedures are
effective. There were no significant changes in our internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended August 31, 2008
that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
Disclosure
controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are 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. 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 under the Exchange
Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal
executive and financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosures.
PART
II
OTHER
INFORMATION
Item 1. |
Legal
Proceedings.
|
On
June
30, 2008, a legal action was commenced by Albany Patroons, Inc., a franchisee
of
USBL, against the Company in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of New York. The complaint alleges breach of contract by USBL due
to
the suspension of the 2008 season and seeks total damages of $285,000. On
September 5, 2008, the Company answered the complaint and asserted a
counter-claim against plaintiff for breach of franchise agreement and/or
memorandum of agreement. The Company believes that it has a meritorious defense
to the action and does not expect the ultimate resolution of this matter to
have
a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results
of
operations.
Item 5. |
Other
Information.
|
In
August
2008, the Company received $170,667 from a third party to investigate business
opportunities with the South Korea Basketball League, and with prospective
South
Korean sponsors. Under a verbal agreement with the third party, the $170,667
is
to be used to pay certain expenditures approved by the third party in connection
with such investigation. In August 2008, the Company paid $60,000 to a
consulting firm approved by the third party. Since the third party effectively
controls the funds, the Company recorded the $170,667 as a liability (not as
revenue) and recorded the $60,000 expenditure as a reduction of the liability
(not as an expense). At August 31, 2008, the Company has included the $110,667
unexpended portion of the money in accounts payable and accrued
expenses.
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Item 6. |
Exhibits.
|
*3(i)
|
Certificate
of Incorporation (May 29, 1984)
|
*3(i)a
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (Sept. 4, 1984)
|
*3(i)b
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (March 5, 1986)
|
*3(i)c
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (Feb. 19, 1987)
|
*3(i)d
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (June 30, 1995)
|
*3(i)e
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (January 12, 1996)
|
*3(i)f
|
Certificate
of Renewal (June 23, 1995)
|
*3(i)g
|
Certificate
of Renewal (May 22, 2000)
|
*3(ii)a
|
By-Laws
of USBL
|
*3(ii)b
|
Amended
By-Laws
|
+10.2
|
Standard
Franchise Agreement of USBL
|
31.1
|
Certification
of President (principal executive officer)
|
31.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer (principal financial
officer)
|
32
|
Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
|
*Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, and
amendments thereto, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2000.
+Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended February 28, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE,
INC.
|
||
By:
|
/s/ Daniel T. Meisenheimer III
|
|
Daniel
T. Meisenheimer III
|
||
Chairman
and President
|
||
By:
|
/s/ Richard C. Meisenheimer
|
|
Richard
C. Meisenheimer
|
||
Chief
Financial Officer and
|
||
Director
|
||
Date:
October 7, 2008
|
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
*3(i)
|
Certificate
of Incorporation (May 29, 1984)
|
*3(i)a
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (Sept. 4, 1984)
|
*3(i)b
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (March 5, 1986)
|
*3(i)c
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (Feb. 19, 1987)
|
*3(i)d
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (June 30, 1995)
|
*3(i)e
|
Amended
Certificate of Incorporation (January 12, 1996)
|
*3(i)f
|
Certificate
of Renewal (June 23, 1995)
|
*3(i)g
|
Certificate
of Renewal (May 22, 2000)
|
*3(ii)a
|
By-Laws
of USBL
|
*3(ii)b
|
Amended
By-Laws
|
+10.2
|
Standard
Franchise Agreement of USBL
|
31.1
|
Certification
of President (principal executive officer)
|
31.2
|
Certification
of Chief Financial Officer (principal financial
officer)
|
32
|
Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
|
*Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, and
amendments thereto, filed with the SEC on May 30, 2000.
+Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year
ended February 28, 2001.
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