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SHOREPOWER TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Quarter Report: 2009 August (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2009

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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

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
 
06-1120072
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification Number)

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 ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨     No ¨

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  ¨
Accelerated filer                   ¨
Non-accelerated filer    ¨
Smaller reporting company  x
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
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 12, 2009, there were 3,482,527 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.
 
 
 

 

UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC.
INDEX
 
   
PAGE
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
3
     
Item 1.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – August 31, 2009 and February 29, 2009
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months Ended August 31, 2009 and 2008
4
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficiency
5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008
6
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
13
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
14
     
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
14
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
15
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
15
 
 
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
 
UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
August 31,
2009
   
February 28,
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
ASSETS 
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,717     $ 7,233  
Marketable equity securities
    112,537       78,429  
Inventory
    5,000       5,000  
Due from related parties
    170,357       168,961  
Total current assets
    289,611       259,623  
                 
                 
PROPERTY, NET
    244,598       247,194  
Total assets
  $ 534,209     $ 506,817  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 119,058     $ 80,507  
Due in connection with South Korea venture
    140,000       200,000  
Deferred revenue
    6,667       39,667  
Credit card obligations
    101,254       108,959  
Due to related parties
    1,446,969       1,266,162  
                 
Total current liabilities
    1,813,948       1,695,295  
Due to related parties, net of current portion
    50,000       50,000  
Total Liabilities
    1,863,948       1,745,295  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; issued  and outstanding 3,522,502 and 3,522,502, shares respectively
    35,225       35,225  
Preferred stock,  $0.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; 1,105,679 shares issued and outstanding
    11,057       11,057  
Additional paid-in-capital
    2,668,155       2,668,155  
Deficit
    (4,001,722 )     (3,910,461 )
Treasury stock, at cost; 39,975 shares
    (42,454 )     (42,454 )
Total stockholders’ deficiency
    (1,329,739 )     (1,238,478 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency
  $ 534,209     $ 506,817  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
August 31,
2009
   
August 31,
2008
   
August 31,
2009
   
August 31,
2008
 
                         
REVENUES:
                       
Initial franchise fees
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Continuing franchise fees
    -       10,000       -       20,000  
Consulting fees
    4,000       -       8,000       -  
Sponsorship/advertising
    -       -       -       -  
Other
    -       11,000       -       22,000  
      4,000       21,000       8,000       42,000  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Consulting
    800       4,500       3,700       4,500  
Referee fees
    -       -       -       -  
Salaries
    14,239       14,700       29,167       29,400  
Travel and promotion
    7,560       9,827       12,534       21,222  
Depreciation
    1,298       1,298       2,596       2,596  
Other
    42,220       45,903       58,298       76,215  
      66,117       76,228       106,295       133,933  
                                 
Income (loss) from operations
    (62,117 )     (55,228 )     (98,295 )     (91,933 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
                               
Net gain (loss) from marketable equity securities
    (22,446 )     13,291       24,307       13,291  
Interest expense
    (8,594 )     (8,527 )     (17,280 )     (17,831 )
Interest  income
    1       70       7       72  
                                 
      (31,039 )     4,834       7,034       (4,468 )
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (93,156 )   $ (50,394 )   $ (91,261 )   $ (96,401 )
                                 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ (.03 )   $ (.01 )   $ (.03 )     (.03 )
Diluted
  $ (.03 )   $ (.01 )   $ (.03 )     (.03 )
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
                               
Basic
    3,482,527       3,482,527       3,482,527       3,482,527  
Diluted
    4,588,206       4,588,206       4,588,206       4,588,206  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
(Unaudited)
 
   
Common Stock
         
Preferred Stock
         
Additional
               
Total
 
   
Shares
         
Shares
         
Paid-in
         
Treasury
   
Stockholders’
 
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Stock
   
Deficiency
 
                                                 
Balance February 28, 2009
    3,522,502     $ 35,225       1,105,679     $ 11,057     $ 2,668,155     $ (3,901,461 )   $ (42,454 )   $ (1,238,478 )
Net Income (loss)
    -       -       -            
 
      1,895       -       1,895  
                                                                 
Balance May 31, 2009
    3,522,502       35,225       1,105,679       11,057       2,668,155       (3,908,566 )     (42,454 )     (1,236,583 )
                                                                 
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       -       (93,156 )     -       (93,156 )
                                                                 
Balance August 31, 2009
    3,522,502     $ 35,225       1,105,679     $ 11,057     $ 2,668,155     $ (4,001,722 )   $ (42,454 )   $ (1,329,739 )

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
August 31,
2009
   
August 31,
2008
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net Income (loss)
  $ (91,261 )   $ (96,401 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income(loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    2,596       2,596  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Marketable equity securities
    (34,108 )     (63,531 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    38,551       127,111  
Due in connection with South Korea venture
    (60,000 )     -  
Deferred revenues
    (33,000 )     -  
Credit card obligations
    (7,705 )     14,953  
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (184,927 )     (15,272 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Decrease (increase) in due from related parties
    (1,396 )     (3,495 )
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties
    180,807       85,318  
Decrease in mortgage payable
    -       (4,679 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    179,411       77,144  
                 
NET INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (5,516 )     61,872  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    7,233       17,975  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 7,717     $ 79,847  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Interest paid
  $ 9,480     $ 12,930  
Income tax paid
  $ -     $ -  

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
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UNITED STATES BASKETBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009
(Unaudited)

1.           Description of Business and Basis of Presentation:

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.  USBL cancelled its 2008 and 2009 seasons.

At August 31, 2009, USBL and MCREH (collectively, the “Company”) had negative working capital of $1,524,337, a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,329,739, and accumulated losses of $4,001,722.  These factors, as well as the Company’s reliance on related parties (see Notes 6 and 9), raise substantial doubt 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. 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, 2009 may not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending February 28, 2010.  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-K for the year ended February 28, 2009.

2.           Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

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, due in connection with South Korea venture, credit card obligations, and due to related parties, 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.

 
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Marketable equity securitiesMarketable 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, 2009 and 2008 was $(36,414), $13,291, $8,629, and $(846), 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 (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, 2009 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 $720,000) resulting from the net operating loss carryforward.

As of August 31, 2009, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $1,800,000 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.

 
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Stock-based compensation - Stock compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with SFAS Nos. 123 and 123(R),   “Accounting for Stock–Based Compensation” and “Share-Based Payment.”  No stock options were granted during 2009 and 2008 and none are outstanding at August 31, 2009.
 
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.
Due from Related Parties

Due from related parties consist of:

   
August 31,
   
February 28,
 
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
USBL receivable from Meisenheimer Capital, Inc.  (“MCI”), controlling stockholder of USBL,  non-interest bearing, due on demand
  $ 163,857     $ 162,461  
                 
USBL receivable from Synercom (“Synercom”),  a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL,  non-interest bearing, due on demand
    2,000       2,000  
                 
MCREH receivable from Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”), a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL, non interest bearing, due on demand
    4,500       4,500  
                 
Total
  $ 170,357     $ 168,961  

 
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4.
Property, Net

Property, net consists of:
   
August 31,
   
February 28,
 
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
Land
  $ 121,253     $ 121,253  
Building
    155,747       155,747  
Total
    277,000       277,000  
                 
Accumulated depreciation
    (32,402 )     (29,806 )
                 
Property, net
  $ 244,598     $ 247,194  

Through June 2008, MCREH leased parts of the property to Cadcom, Inc., a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL, on a month-to-month basis.  Rental income from Cadcom (which is included in other revenues in the consolidated statements of operations) for the six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008 was $0 and $22,000, respectively.

Since June 2008, MCREH has had no tenants at the property.

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.

 
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6.
Due to Related Parties

Due to related parties consist of:
   
August 31, 2009
   
February 28, 2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
USBL loans payable to Spectrum Associates, Inc. (“Spectrum”), a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL,  interest at 6%, due on demand
  $ 786,286     $ 684,287  
USBL loans payable to the two officers of USBL,  interest at 6%, due on demand
    422,183       347,375  
USBL loan payable to Genvest, LLC (“Genvest”), an organization controlled by the two officers of USBL
    20,000       20,000  
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
    70,000       70,000  
MCREH property MCREH note payable to the two officers of USBL, interest at 4%, due October 22, 2009, secured by   MCREH property
    70,000       70,000  
MCREH loan payable to Spectrum, non-interest   bearing, due on demand
    4,500       4,500  
MCREH loan payable to president of USBL, non-interest bearing, due on demand
    4,000       -  
Total
    1,496,969       1,316,162  
Less current portion
    (1,446,969 )     (1,266,162 )
                 
Noncurrent portion
  $ 50,000     $ 50,000  

For the six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, interest due under the USBL loans were waived by the respective lenders.

At August 31, 2009, accounts payable and accrued expenses included accrued interest payable on MCREH notes payable to related parties totaling $28,187.

 
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7.
Mortgage Payable

The mortgage, which bore interest at 7.06% per annum, was repaid in full in October 2008.

The mortgage was 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, 2009 and 2008, USBL included in continuing franchise fees revenues from Spectrum of $0, $10,000, $0, and $20,000, respectively.

In the three and six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, MCREH received rental income from Cadcom, Inc., a corporation controlled by the two officers of USBL, totaling $0, $11,000, $0, and $22,000, respectively.

In the three and six months ended August 31, 2009 and 2008, USBL included in other operating expenses, rent to Tricom LLC of $3,000, $3,000, $6,000, and $6,000, respectively.

10.
Commitment and Contingencies

Occupancy Agreement

In September 2007, the Company moved its office from the MCREH building to a building owned by Tricom 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 Tricom monthly rentals of $1,000 commencing March 2008 and expiring December 2009.  At August 31, 2009, accounts payable and accrued expenses included accrued rent payable to Tricom totaling $18,000.

Cancellation of 2008 and 2009 Seasons

USBL cancelled its 2008 and 2009 seasons.  These cancellations may result in 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.

 
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South Korea 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.  Pursuant to the related verbal agreement, USBL paid a total of $160,000 to a consulting firm approved by the third party and recognized the remaining $10,667 as consulting fees revenue in the three months ended February 28, 2009.

In January 2009, the Company received an additional $256,000 from the third party.  Under the related verbal agreement, USBL is to make 12 monthly payments of $20,000 to the consulting firm approved by the third party and USBL will be entitled to total fees of $16,000 over the one-year period.  The Company recorded $240,000 as a liability in connection with South Korea venture (which is reduced by $20,000 upon each payment to the consulting firm approved by the third party) and $16,000 as a deferred revenue liability (which is reduced and recognized as consulting fees revenue in the amount of $1,333 per month).

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.

THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2008

Franchise fees revenues decreased $10,000 from $10,000 in 2008 to $0 in 2009. This decrease was due to the cancellation of the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Operating expenses decreased $10,111 from $76,228 in 2008 to $66,117 in 2009 primarily due to decreases in consulting fees and travel and promotion expenses.

Net loss increased $42,762 from $50,394 in 2008 to $93,156 in 2009, primarily as a result of poorer investment performance in 2009.

 
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SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009 AS COMPARED TO AUGUST 31, 2008

Aggregate franchise fees decreased to $0 for the first six months of 2009 from $20,000 for the first six months of 2008.  This decrease was due to the cancellation of the 2008 and 2009 seasons.  $0 and $42,000 of the 2009 and 2008 revenues, respectively, were derived from related parties.

Operating expenses decreased from $133,933 for the six months ended August 31, 2008 to $106,295 for the six months ended August 31, 2009, primarily as a result of the cancellation of the 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2009 was $91,261 as compared to a $96,401 net loss for the six months ended August 31, 2008.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company had $1,717 cash and a working capital deficit of $1,524,337 at August 31, 2009.  The Company's statement of cash flows reflects cash used in operations of $184,927 and net cash provided by financing activities of $179,411 for the six months ended August 31, 2009.

The Company's ability to generate cash flow from franchise royalty fees is dependent on scheduling of a 2010 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 2010 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.

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, 2009 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, 2009 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.

 
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.                 Exhibits.

31.1
Certification of principal executive officer

31.2
Certification of 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

 
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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 14, 2009

 
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EXHIBIT INDEX

31.1
Certification of principal executive officer

31.2
Certification of 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

 
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