SHOREPOWER TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Quarter Report: 2008 May (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
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QUARTERLY
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
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EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
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For
the quarterly period ended May
31, 2008
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o
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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________
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Commission
File Number 1-15913
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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 mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for
the past 90 days. Yes x No
o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o 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 July 16, 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 o
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Accelerated
filer
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Non-accelerated
filer o
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Smaller
reporting company
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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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3 |
Item
1.
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Unaudited
Financial Statements.
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3 |
Consolidated
Balance Sheets – May 31, 2008 and
February 28, 2008
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3
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Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the three months Ended May 31, 2008
and
2007
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4
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Consolidated
Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency
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5
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Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the three
months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007
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6
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Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements
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7
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Item
2.
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
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12
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks
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13
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Item
4T.
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Controls
and Procedures
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13
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PART
II.
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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13
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Item
6.
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Exhibits
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13
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2
PART
I
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
ITEM
1. CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
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May
31,
2008
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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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2,922
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$
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17,975
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Marketable
equity
securities
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3,642
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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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31,737
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28,895
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|||||
Total
current assets
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43,301
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55,512
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PROPERTY,
NET
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251,088
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252,386
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Total
assets
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$
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294,389
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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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53,311
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$
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73,375
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Credit
card obligations
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111,135
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96,688
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|||||
Due
to related
parties
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1,035,497
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994,604
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|||||
Current
portion of mortgage
payable
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71,467
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74,245
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Total
current liabilities
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1,271,410
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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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1,321,410
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1,288,912
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STOCKHOLDERS’
DEFICIENCY
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|||||||
Common
stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000
shares
authorized; issued and outstanding
3,522,502
and 3,522,502, shares respectively
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35,225
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35,225
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Preferred
stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000,000
shares
authorized; 1,105,679 shares issued
and
outstanding
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11,057
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11,057
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Additional
paid-in-capital
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2,668,155
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2,668,155
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Deficit
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(3,699,004
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)
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(3,652,997
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)
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Treasury
stock, at cost; 39,975 shares
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(42,454
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)
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(42,454
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)
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Total
stockholders’ deficiency
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(1,027,021
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)
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(981,014
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)
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Total
liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency
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$
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294,389
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$
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307,898
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
3
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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May 31,
2008
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May 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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Continuing
franchise fees
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10,000
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55,000
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Sponsorship/advertising
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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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16,542
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21,000
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116,542
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OPERATING
EXPENSES:
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Consulting
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-
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48,500
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Referee
fees
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-
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11,600
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Salaries
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14,700
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14,950
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Travel
and
promotion
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11,395
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5,772
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Depreciation
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1,298
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1,298
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Other
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30,312
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27,621
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57,705
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109,741
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Income
(loss) from operations
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(36,705
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)
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6,801
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OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSES):
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Net
gain (loss) from marketable equity securities
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-
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(175
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)
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Interest
and other expense
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(9,304
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)
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(5,567
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)
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Interest
and dividend income
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2
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12
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(9,302
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)
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(5,730
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)
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NET
INCOME (LOSS)
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$
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(46,007
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)
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$
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1,071
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Earnings
(loss) per common share:
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Basic
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$
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(0.01
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)
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$
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0.00
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Diluted
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$
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(0.01
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)
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$
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0.00
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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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Diluted
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4,588,206
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4,588,206
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
4
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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-
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(46,007
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)
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-
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(46,007
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)
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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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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
5
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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May 31,
2008
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May 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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(46,007
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)
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$
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1,071
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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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1,298
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1,298
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Change
in operating assets and liabilities:
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|||||||
Marketable
equity securities
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-
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175
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|||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
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(20,064
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)
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16,864
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Credit
card obligations
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14,447
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(7,700
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)
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Net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities
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(50,326
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)
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11,708
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CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Decrease
(increase) in due from related parties
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(2,842
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)
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(17,188
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)
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Increase
(decrease) in due to related parties
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40,893
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9,507
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|||||
Decrease
in mortgage payable
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(2,778
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)
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(2,652
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)
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Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities
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35,273
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(10,333
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)
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NET
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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(15,053
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)
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1,375
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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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2,922
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$
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5,436
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
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Interest
paid
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$
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6,854
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$
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5,958
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Income
tax paid
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$
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-
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$
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-
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See
notes
to consolidated financial statements.
6
UNITED
STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE
MONTHS ENDED MAY 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
May
31, 2008, USBL and MCREH (collectively, the “Company”) had negative working
capital of $1,228,109, a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,027,021, and accumulated
losses of $3,699,004. This factor, as well as the Company’s reliance on related
parties (see Notes 6 and 9) creates 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 Company 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 three-month period ended May 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, due from related parties,
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.
7
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 ended May 31, 2008 and
2007 was $0 and $(175), 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 May 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 $658,400) attributed to the net operating loss
carryforward.
As
of May
31, 2008, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately
$1,646,000 available to offset future taxable income. The carryforward expires
in varying amounts through year ended February 29, 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.
8
Advertising
costs
-
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Stock-based
compensation
- Stock
compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 123
and
123(R), “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” No stock options were granted
during 2008 and 2007 and none are outstanding at May 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.
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.
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Due
from related parties
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Due
from
related parties consist of:
May 31,
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February 29,
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2008
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2008
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(unaudited)
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Due
from Meisenheimer Capital, Inc. (“MCI”), controlling stockholder of USBL,
non-interest bearing, due on demand
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$
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29,737
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$
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26,895
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Due
from Synercom, Inc. (“Synercom”), a corporation controlled by the two
officers of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand
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2,000
|
2,000
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|||||
Total
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$
|
31,737
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$
|
28,895
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4. |
Property,
Net
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Property,
net consists of:
May 31,
|
February 29,
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||||||
2008
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2008
|
||||||
(unaudited)
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|||||||
Land
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$
|
121,253
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$
|
121,253
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|||
Building
|
155,747
|
155,747
|
|||||
Total
|
277,000
|
277,000
|
|||||
Less
accumulated depreciation
|
(25,912
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)
|
(24,614
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)
|
|||
Property,
net
|
$
|
251,088
|
$
|
252,386
|
9
MCREH
leases the property on a month-to-month basis. Rental income (which is included
in other revenues in the consolidated statements of operations) for the three
months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007 was $11,000 and $16,500,
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:
May 31,
2008
|
February 29,
2008
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||||||
Unaudited
|
|||||||
USBL
loans payable to Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”), a corporation
controlled by the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on
demand
|
$
|
574,420
|
$
|
553,919
|
|||
USBL
loans payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 6%, due on
demand
|
321,077
|
300,685
|
|||||
MCREH
note payable to mother of 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 mother of the two officers of USBL, interest at 7%,
due on
demand, secured by MCREH property
|
70,000
|
70,000
|
|||||
Total
|
1,085,497
|
1,044,604
|
|||||
Less
current portion
|
(1,035,497
|
)
|
(994,604
|
)
|
|||
Non
current portion
|
$
|
50,000
|
$
|
50,000
|
For
the
three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, certain interest due under these
loans
were waived by the respective lenders.
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.
The
mortgage is guaranteed by the Company’s officers.
10
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 months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL included in continuing
franchise fees revenues from MCI of $0 and $45,000, respectively,
and
revenues from Spectrum of $10,000 and $0 respectively.
In
the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL received advertising
revenues from Spectrum totaling $0 and $45,000, respectively.
In
the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, MCREH received rental
income
from Cadcom, Inc., a corporation controlled by the two officers of
USBL,
totaling $11,000 and $16,500, respectively.
In
the three months ended May 31, 2008 and 2007, USBL included in consulting
fees expenses to MCI of $0 and $45,000, respectively.
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10.
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Commitment
and Contingencies
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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.
No
monthly fees to Colebrooke were paid or accrued in the three months
ended
May 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 may result in claims and legal actions from franchisees.
As of
June 18, 2008, no such claims and legal actions have been
made.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION.
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 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 USBL. 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.
THREE
MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2008 AS COMPARED TO MAY 31, 2007
Aggregate
franchise fees decreased to $10,000 for the first quarter of 2008 from $55,000
in the first quarter of 2007. Sponsorship and advertising revenues totaled
$0
during the first quarter of 2008 as compared to $45,000 in the first quarter
of
2007. This was due to a decrease in revenues from the Company’s affiliate
Spectrum Associates. $21,000 and $116,500 of the 2008 and 2007 first quarter
revenues, respectively, were derived from various related parties.
Operating
expenses decreased from $109,741 for the three months ended May 31, 2007 to
$57,705 for the three months ended May 31, 2008. The decrease in operating
expenses was primarily due to lower referee fees and a decrease in management
fees paid to MCI for management services, including the services provided to
the
Company by Daniel T. Meisenheimer, III and Richard C. Meisenheimer, as a result
of the suspension of the 2008 season.
Interest
and other expense increased to $9,304 in 2008, as compared to $5,567 in 2007.
Net
loss
for the three months ended May 31, 2008 was $46,007 as compared to income of
$1,071 for the three months ended May 31, 2007. This $47,078 decrease is due
mainly to the $95,542 decrease in revenues, offset by the $52,036 decrease
in
operating expenses.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The
Company had cash of $2,922 and a working capital deficit of $1,228,109 at May
31, 2008. The Company's statement of cash flows reflects cash used in operating
activities of $50,326, which results primarily from the net loss for the
quarter. Net cash provided by financing activities was $35,273 in 2008 compared
to cash used of $10,333 in 2007.
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 approximately $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
May
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 May 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
6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No.:
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Description:
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31.1
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Certification
of principal executive officer
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31.2
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Certification
of principal financial officer
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32
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906
of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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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.
By:
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/s/
Daniel T. Meisenheimer III
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Daniel
T. Meisenheimer III
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Chairman
and President
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By:
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/s/
Richard C. Meisenheimer
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Richard
C. Meisenheimer
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Director
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Date:
July 21, 2008
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit No.:
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Description:
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31.1
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Certification
of principal executive officer
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31.2
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Certification
of principal financial officer
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32
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Certification
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 adopted pursuant to Section 906
of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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