Trutankless, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 333-149804
ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada |
26-2137574 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 200 |
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Las Vegas, Nevada |
89119 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(702) 425-5758
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Copies of Communication to:
Stoecklein Law Group
Emerald Plaza
402 West Broadway
Suite 690
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 704-1310
Fax (619) 704-0556
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) 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 (§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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Ruble 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ |
Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes x No ¨
The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding on August 14, 2009, was 14,000,000 shares.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION |
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(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) |
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BALANCE SHEETS |
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June 30, |
December 31, |
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2009 |
2008 |
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(unaudited) |
(audited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 239 | $ | 10,533 | ||||
Total current assets |
239 | 10,533 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 239 | $ | 10,533 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
- | 5,566 | ||||||
Accounts payable - related party |
28,443 | 12,931 | ||||||
Notes payable - related party |
9,400 | - | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
37,843 | 18,497 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
37,843 | 18,497 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares |
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authorized, no shares issued and outstanding |
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as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares |
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authorized, 14,000,000 and 14,000,000 shares issued and outstanding |
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as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
14,000 | 14,000 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
54,500 | 53,500 | ||||||
Subscriptions (receivable) |
(500 | ) | (500 | ) | ||||
Subscriptions payable |
214,532 | - | ||||||
(Deficit) accumulated during development stage |
(320,136 | ) | (74,964 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity |
(37,604 | ) | (7,964 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ | 239 | $ | 10,533 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION |
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(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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For the |
For the |
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three months |
March 7, 2008 |
six months |
March 7, 2008 |
March 7, 2008 |
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ended |
(inception) to |
ended |
(inception) to |
(inception) to |
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June 30, 2009 |
June 30, 2008 |
June 30, 2009 |
June 30, 2008 |
June 30, 2009 |
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Revenue |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Cost of goods sold |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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General and administrative |
4,728 | 34 | 5,398 | 34 | 9,716 | |||||||||||||||
Product development - related party |
113,201 | - | 204,685 | - | 235,160 | |||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
1,000 | 2,000 | 7,000 | 4,500 | 28,783 | |||||||||||||||
Professional fees - related party |
21,289 | 750 | 28,089 | 10,750 | 46,477 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
140,218 | 2,784 | 245,172 | 15,284 | 320,136 | |||||||||||||||
(Loss) before provision for income taxes |
(140,218 | ) | (2,784 | ) | (245,172 | ) | (15,284 | ) | (320,136 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
- | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Net (loss) |
$ | (140,218 | ) | $ | (2,784 | ) | $ | (245,172 | ) | $ | (15,284 | ) | $ | (320,136 | ) | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares |
14,000,000 | 8,500,000 | 14,000,000 | 8,439,655 | ||||||||||||||||
outstanding - basic and fully diluted |
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Net (loss) per common share - basic and fully diluted |
$ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION |
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(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY) |
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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For the |
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six months |
March 7, 2008 |
March 7, 2008 |
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ended |
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June 30, 2009 |
June 30, 2008 |
June 30, 2009 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net (loss) |
$ | (245,172 | ) | $ | (15,284 | ) | $ | (320,136 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) |
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to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Shares issued for services |
- | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Increase in accounts payable |
(5,566 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
Increase in accounts payable - related party |
15,512 | 750 | 28,443 | |||||||||
Net cash (used) in operating activities |
(235,226 | ) | (4,534 | ) | (281,693 | ) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from notes payable - related party |
9,400 | - | 9,400 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs |
214,532 | 7,500 | 271,532 | |||||||||
Donated capital |
1,000 | - | 1,000 | |||||||||
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities |
224,932 | 7,500 | 281,932 | |||||||||
NET CHANGE IN CASH |
(10,294 | ) | 2,966 | 239 | ||||||||
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR |
10,533 | - | - | |||||||||
CASH AT END OF YEAR |
$ | 239 | $ | 2,966 | $ | 239 | ||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
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Interest paid |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Income taxes paid |
$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
Non-cash activities: |
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Number of shares issued for services |
- | 100,000 | 100,000 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The condensed interim financial statements included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. It is suggested that these condensed interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the
year ended December 31, 2008 and notes thereto included in the Company’s 10-K filed on April 15, 2009. The Company follows the same accounting policies in the preparation of interim reports.
Results of operations for the interim period are not indicative of annual results.
Note 2 – Going Concern
The Company's financial statements are prepared using the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company has not commenced its planned principal operations and it has not
generated significant revenues. As shown on the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $320,136 for the period from March 7, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2009. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of its business opportunities.
In order to obtain the necessary capital, the Company will seek equity and/or debt financing. If the financing does not provide sufficient capital, shareholders of the Company have agreed to provide sufficient funds as a loan over the next twelve-month period. However, the Company is dependent upon its ability to secure
equity and/or debt financing and there are no assurances that the Company will be successful. Without sufficient financing, it is unlikely for the Company to continue as a going concern.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2008, the FASB issued exposure drafts that eliminate qualifying special purpose entities from the guidance of SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,” and FASB Interpretation 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities − an interpretation of ARB No. 51,” as well as other modifications. While the proposed revised pronouncements have not been finalized and the proposals are subject to further public comment, the Company anticipates the changes will not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. The changes would be effective March 1, 2010, on a prospective basis.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-3, “Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active,” (“FSP FAS 157-3”), which clarifies application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods
for which financial statements have not been issued. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-3 had no impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, “Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities.” This disclosure-only FSP improves the transparency of transfers of financial assets and an enterprise’s involvement
with variable interest entities, including qualifying special-purpose entities. This FSP is effective for the first reporting period (interim or annual) ending after December 15, 2008, with earlier application encouraged. The Company adopted this FSP effective January 1, 2009. The adoption of the FSP had no impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets” (“FSP FAS 132(R)-1”). FSP FAS 132(R)-1 requires additional fair value disclosures about employers’ pension and postretirement benefit plan assets consistent with guidance
contained in SFAS 157. Specifically, employers will be required to disclose information about how investment allocation decisions are made, the fair value of each major category of plan assets and information about the inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the fair value measurements of plan assets. This FSP is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 132(R)-1 will have a material impact on its financial
condition or results of operation.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP FAS 157-4”). FSP FAS 157-4 provides guidance on estimating fair value when market
activity has decreased and on identifying transactions that are not orderly. Additionally, entities are required to disclose in interim and annual periods the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This FSP is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. This FSP amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to
require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This FSP shall be effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company does not have any fair value of
financial instruments to disclose.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. This FSP amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. GAAP for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the
presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements. The FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. The FSP shall be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company currently does not have any financial assets that are other-than-temporarily impaired.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 141(R)-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies, to address some of the application issues under SFAS 141(R). The FSP deals with the initial recognition and measurement
of an asset acquired or a liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency provided the asset or liability’s fair value on the date of acquisition can be determined. When the fair value can-not be determined, the FSP requires using the guidance under SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, and FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 14, Reasonable Estimation of the Amount of a Loss.
This FSP was effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2009. The adoption of this FSP has not had a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). The provisions of SFAS 166, in part, amend the derecognition guidance in FASB Statement No. 140, eliminate the exemption from consolidation for
qualifying special-purpose entities and require additional disclosures. SFAS 166 is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 166 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The provisions of SFAS 167 significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis under FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).
SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. SFAS 167 will be effective for the Company beginning in 2010. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 167 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS No. 168”). Under SFAS No. 168 the “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” (“Codification”)
will become the source of authoritative U. S. GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS No. 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. On the effective date, the Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC
accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. SFAS No. 168 is effective for the Company’s interim quarterly period beginning July 1, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 168 to have an impact on the financial statements.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In June 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Chief Accountant and Division of Corporation Finance announced the release of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 112. This staff accounting bulletin amends or rescinds portions of the interpretive guidance included in the Staff Accounting Bulletin Series in order
to make the relevant interpretive guidance consistent with current authoritative accounting and auditing guidance and Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. Specifically, the staff is updating the Series in order to bring existing guidance into conformity with recent pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, namely, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, Non-controlling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. The statements in staff accounting bulletins are not rules or interpretations of the Commission, nor are they published as bearing the Commission's official approval. They represent interpretations and practices followed by the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant in administering the disclosure requirements of the Federal securities laws.
Note 4 – Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or retained earnings.
Note 5 – Notes Payable – Related Party
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company received $9,400 as a loan from an entity that is controlled and owned by an officer, director and shareholder of the Company. The loan bears 0% interest and is due upon demand.
Note 6 – Stockholders’ Equity
The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of it $0.001 par value preferred stock and 100,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock. On May 11, 2009, the Company effected a 10-for-1 forward stock split of its $0.001 par value common stock.
All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect the splits discussed below.
Common Stock
On March 4, 2009, the Company received donated capital of $1,000.
On March 23, 2009, the Company received cash of $85,000 from an investor for the purchase of 332,030 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2009, the shares are unissued and are recorded as subscriptions payable.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
On April 8, 2009, the Company received cash of $100,000 from an investor for the purchase of 390,625 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2009, the shares are unissued and are recorded as subscriptions payable.
On April 9, 2009, the Company received cash of $29,532 from an investor for the purchase of 115,360 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2009, the shares are unissued and are recorded as subscriptions payable.
As of June 30, 2009, there have been no other issuances of common stock.
Note 7 – Warrants and Options
As of June 30, 2009, there were no warrants or options outstanding to acquire any additional shares of common stock.
Note 8 – Agreements
On December 22, 2008, the Company entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with KCA International (“KCA”), an Ohio Limited Liability Company, who is in the business of selling food products to domestic and international buyers, and has expertise in selling raw materials such as food products, as well as negotiating
favorable terms with buyers of such materials. The LOI is in respect to the marketing and sale by KCA of food stuffs and raw materials sourced by the Company (“Bulk Food Sales”) and to serve as the framework for a definitive Distribution and Consulting Agreement concerning the same (“Agreement”).
The term of the Agreement will be limited to cover: a) Twelve (12) months from the date of execution with automatic renewal for an additional 12 months unless cancelled by either party; and, b) One Hundred Million Dollars ($100,000,000) in gross revenue generated directly from KCA’s efforts.
The LOI reflects the present intentions of the parties and is subject to execution of a definitive agreement.
As of May 18, 2009, the Company has not entered into a definitive and/or binding agreement for the LOI mentioned above.
On March 1, 2009, the Company executed a three month lease for an executive office located at 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV and is subject to automatic renewals. The monthly rent for this office is $104.
On May 11, 2009, the Company entered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Chalaco Loreto SAC (“Loreto”), an Peruvian Company, who is in the business to operate multiple wood resource operations in Peru. The Company plans to acquire 99% of Loreto via a share exchange.
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ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The LOI reflects the present intentions of the parties and is subject to execution of a definitive agreement.
As of July 6, 2009, the Company has entered into a definitive and/or binding agreement for the LOI mentioned above.
Note 9 – Subsequent Events
On July 6, 2009, the Company entered into a reverse triangular merger by and among Alcantara Sub Co (“SUB CO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and Chalaco Loreto S.A.C., a Peruvian corporation (“LORETO”), the constituent entities, whereby the Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization under
Section 368 of the Code as relates to the non-cash exchange of stock referenced herein. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, LORETO will be merged with SUB CO wherein SUB CO shall cease to exist and LORETO will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Registrant. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Merger is anticipated to become effective on July 6, 2009.
The Merger Agreement contains normal conditions to closing including the audited financial statements of LORETO, prepared pursuant to Regulation S-X to be completed and presented to the Registrant for filing with an Amended Form 8-K, as required by Item 2.01 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K.
Additionally, the Merger Agreement sets forth conditions that at the effective time, the holder of one or more share of common stock, par value $.001 per share of LORETO issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefore a number of shares of ALCANTARA Common Stock equal to
the product of (x) (the number of shares of LORETO common stock (3,000,000)), times (y) (the Exchange Ratio, 3,000:1).
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies
and objections of management for future operations; any statements concerning proposed new services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.
Forward-looking statements may include the words “may,” “could,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” or other similar words. These forward-looking statements present our estimates and assumptions
only as of the date of this report. Except for our ongoing securities laws, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement. Additionally, the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 most likely do not apply to our forward-looking statements as a result of being a penny stock issuer. You should, however, consult further disclosures we make in future filings of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
Although we believe the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject
to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The factors impacting these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
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our ability to diversify our operations; |
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our ability to implement our business plan of developing a line of flavorings, seasonings, and condiments to be sold in local grocery stores; |
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inability to raise additional financing for working capital; |
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the fact that our accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how we report our financial condition and results of operations, and they may require management to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain; |
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our ability to attract key personnel; |
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our ability to operate profitably; |
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deterioration in general or regional economic conditions; |
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changes in U.S. GAAP or in the legal, regulatory and legislative environments in the markets in which we operate; |
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adverse state or federal legislation or regulation that increases the costs of compliance, or adverse findings by a regulator with respect to existing operations; |
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inability to achieve future sales levels or other operating results; |
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the inability of management to effectively implement our strategies and business plans; |
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the unavailability of funds for capital expenditures; and |
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other risks and uncertainties detailed in this report. |
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For a detailed description of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, please see Item 1A. Risk Factors in this document.
Item 2. Plan of Operation.
References in the following discussion and throughout this quarterly report to “we”, “our”, “us”, “Alcantara”, “the Company”, and similar terms refer to Alcantara Brands Corporation unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires
Business Development Summary
Throughout this filing all references to shares have been restated to reflect a 10:1 forward stock split enacted on May 11, 2009.
Alcantara Brands is a development stage company incorporated in the State of Nevada in March of 2008. We intend to introduce a new line of food products to the grocery industry. We are developing a line of flavorings, seasonings, and condiments designed to make everyday in-home prepared meals taste better. Made with Peruvian peppers, the
Alcantara Brands are intended to transform routine in-home prepared foods into exciting meals. Our President, Carlos Alcantara, the founder of Alcantara Brands comes from Callao, Peru, which is the basis for our Peruvian brand of products being developed by us.
Since our inception on March 7, 2008 through June 30, 2009, we have not generated any revenues and have incurred a net loss of $320,136. We anticipate the commencement of generating revenues in the next twelve months, of which we can provide no assurance. The capital raised in our offering has been budgeted to cover
the costs associated with the offering, travel expenses, working capital, and covering various filing fees and transfer agent fees. We believe that our lack of significant expenses and our ability to commence purchasing and importing products from Peru will generate revenues sufficient to support the limited costs associated with our initial ongoing operations for the next twelve months. There can be no assurance that the actual expenses incurred will not materially exceed our estimates
or that cash flows from product imports will be adequate to maintain our business. As a result, our independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in the independent auditors’ report to the financial statements.
On May1, 2009, the Board of Directors approved a ten for one forward stock split (the “Forward Split”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. The effective date of the forward split was May 11, 2009. Pursuant to the forward split, holders of the Company’s common stock were
deemed to hold ten (10) post-split shares of the Company’s common stock for ever one (1) share of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock as classified immediately prior to the close of business on May 11, 2009. No fractional shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the forward split.
As a result of our lack of revenue generation, we have been seeking out other business opportunities in an effort to substantiate stockholder value. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to locate compatible business opportunities.
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Recent Developments
On July 6, 2009, we entered into a reverse triangular merger by and among Alcantara Sub Co (“SUB CO”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Registrant, and Chalaco Loreto S.A.C., a Peruvian corporation (“LORETO”), the constituent entities, whereby the Merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization under
Section 368 of the Code as relates to the non-cash exchange of stock referenced herein. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, LORETO will be merged with SUB CO wherein SUB CO shall cease to exist and LORETO will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, the Merger was anticipated to become effective on July 6, 2009.
The Merger Agreement contains normal conditions to closing including the audited financial statements of LORETO, prepared pursuant to Regulation S-X to be completed and presented to the Registrant for filing with an Amended Form 8-K, as required by Item 2.01 and Item 9.01 of Form 8-K.
Additionally, the Merger Agreement sets forth conditions that at the effective time, the holder of one or more share of common stock, par value $.001 per share of LORETO issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefore a number of shares of ALCANTARA Common Stock equal to
the product of (x) (the number of shares of LORETO common stock (3,000,000)), times (y) (the Exchange Ratio, 3,000:1).
A copy of the Agreement and Plan of Merger between SUB CO and LORETO was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report filed on August 3.
Introduction to Our Product Line
Our product is intended to be a line of flavorings, seasonings, and condiments designed to make everyday in-home prepared meals taste better. Our product line will leverage the more intense
and ethnic flavor trends, with a healthier option by the fact that their flavor will not require the added baggage of extra fat, sugar or salt, which are commonly used in other products to generate flavor. The product line is being designed and developed for the North American palate and lifestyle, and is intended to be introduced into the mainstream food market. It will provide an easy, convenient way to bring
spice to meals, with a touch of heat. The line promises to add sales for retailers, through the introduction of a new grocery category (seasoning pastes), and distinctive, unique flavors (the Peruvian peppers) to established condiment categories. The Company expects these products will appeal to the fast-growing consumer segments: consumers who like hot and spicy foods, and those looking for more ethnic offerings.
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There are many important factors having a significant impact on grocery food categories sales: long-term, perennial trends, such as convenience and health, as well as more recent growth of more intense flavor options, and ethnic/regional cuisine. These factors are reflected in the proliferation of Mexican sauces, which now outsell that
ubiquitous American staple, tomato ketchup, and new trends such as flavored mayonnaises, hot and spicy ketchups and meat sauces, and similar products. Increased grilling and other healthier food preparation techniques have also driven recent rapid growth trends for marinades and dipping sauces. We intend for Supermarkets to use the Company’s high-margin product line to build up their specialty food offering, differentiating themselves from mass merchandisers. The product line of seasoning
pastes do not replace other products, but are used in addition to them, representing an opportunity for retailers to build category growth.
Peruvian Culinary Tradition and Our Product Background
The latest trend to hit the U.S. is the fabulous cuisine of Peru, which is reputedly the best in South America, and one of the top three in the world (with French and Chinese cuisine). Peruvian cuisine is known not only for its exquisite taste, but also for its variety and ability to incorporate the influence from different times and cultures.
The culinary history of the Peruvian food dates back to the Incas and pre-Incas with its maize, potatoes, and spices that later was influenced by the arrival of the Spanish colonists, and throughout the years it incorporated the demands of the different migrations and mestizajes. Such groups included Chinese, European, African, and Japanese immigrants. The mestizajes resulting from immigration, combined
with the diversity of unique ingredients, is a key factor in making the local cuisine so distinctive.
The most important seasoning used to prepare meals during Pre-Hispanic times was what today is known as aji, which even today is omnipresent in Peruvian food. Aji is a hot pepper considered the soul of Peruvian cooking by its
chefs. There are dozens of varieties in Peru. The seven Peruvian peppers used in our product line (i.e., Amarillo, Mirasol, Panca, Red Limo, Green Limo, Rocoto, and Charapita) are all new to the market, and are generally unavailable outside of Peru, except in the
Company’s products. Our product line will blend the diverse ingredients from Peru’s varied climates and distinctive ecologies, ranging from the dry coastal planes to Andean foothill valleys to the jungles of the Amazon.
Plan of Operation
As mentioned above, Alcantara Brands is developing a line of flavorings, seasonings, and condiments designed to make everyday in-home prepared meals taste better. Made with Peruvian peppers, the Alcantara Brands are intended to transform routine in-home prepared foods into exciting meals.
Satisfaction of our cash obligations for the next 12 months. Our plan of operation has provided for us to: (i) develop a business plan, and (ii) establish a line of products which can be produced in Peru, as soon as practical. We have accomplished the goal of developing
our business plan; however, we are in the early stages of setting up an operational company capable of providing products available for sale to the general public. We do not have sufficient cash to enable us to development significant inventory, which is an integral part of our operations.
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Our plan for satisfying our cash requirements for the next twelve months is through the funds from our offering, third party financing, and/or traditional bank financing. We anticipate sales-generated income during that same period of time, but do not anticipate generating sufficient amounts of revenues to meet our working capital
requirements. Consequently, we intend to make appropriate plans to insure sources of additional capital in the future to fund growth and expansion through additional equity or debt financing or credit facilities.
Since inception, we have financed cash flow requirements through the issuance of common stock for cash and services. As we continue to expand operational activities, we may continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations, pending receipt of revenues from our services, and will be required to obtain additional financing to
fund operations through common stock offerings and debt borrowings, giving consideration to loans and working diligently to move sales ahead to the extent necessary to provide working capital.
We anticipate incurring operating losses over the majority of the next twelve months. Our lack of operating history makes predictions of future operating results difficult to ascertain. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in their early stage of development.
Such risks include, but are not limited to, an evolving and unpredictable business model and the management of growth. To address these risks we must, among other things, implement and successfully execute our business and marketing strategy, continue to develop and upgrade technology and products, respond to competitive developments, and continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in addressing such risks, and the failure to do so can have
a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
As a result of our cash requirements and our lack of revenues, we anticipate continuing to issue stock in exchange for loans and/or equity financing, which may have a substantial dilutive impact on our existing stockholders.
Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements included in this filing have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that contemplate the continuance of Alcantara as a going concern. Alcantara may not have a sufficient amount of cash required to pay all of the costs associated with operating and marketing of its
products. Management intends to use borrowings and security sales to mitigate the effects of cash flow deficits, however no assurance can be given that debt or equity financing, if and when required, will be available. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Alcantara be unable to continue existence.
Summary of any product research and development that we will perform for the term of the plan. We do not anticipate performing any significant product research and development under our plan of operation in the near future. In lieu of product research and development
we anticipate maintaining control over our current line of products, to assist us in determining the allocation of our limited inventory dollars.
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Expected purchase or sale of plant and significant equipment. We do not anticipate the purchase or sale of any plant or significant equipment, as such items are not required by us at this time or in the next 12 months.
Significant changes in number of employees. The number of employees required to operate our business is currently two part time individuals. After we complete the current offering, have commenced our product development program and word of mouth advertising, and
at the end of the initial 12 month period, our plan of operation anticipates our requiring additional capital to hire at least one full time person.
Milestones:
As a result of our being a development stage company with minimal amounts of equity capital initially available, we have set our goals in three stages: (1) goals based upon the availability of our initial funding of $7,500 (achieved); (2) goals based upon our funding of $55,000 (achieved
and goals being implemented); and (3) goals based upon or funding additional equity and or debt in the approximate sum of $100,000 to $200,000 (achieved in the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and goals being implemented).
With the infusion of capital from our direct public offering, we are implementing Stage II of our Plan of Operation. We currently have insufficient capital to commence any significant inventory development or importation. Although we are currently operational and we are starting to place
orders for the production of our line of food products, our plan of operation is premised upon having inventory dollars available. We believe that the inventory dollars allocated in the offering will assist us in generating revenues. We have suffered start up losses and have a working capital deficiency which raises substantial concern regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. We believe that the proceeds of the offering will enable us to maintain our operations and working capital requirements for
at least the next 12 months, without taking into account any internally generated funds from operations. As of March 31, 2009, we have successfully raised $280,000 to comply with our business plan of operations for the next 12 months based on our capital expenditure requirements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since inception, we have financed our cash flow requirements through issuance of common stock. As we expand our activities, we may, and most likely will, continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations, pending receipt of product sales. Additionally, we anticipate obtaining additional financing to fund operations through
common stock offerings, to the extent available, or to obtain additional financing to the extent necessary to augment our working capital. In the future we need to generate sufficient revenues from product sales in order to eliminate or reduce the need to sell additional stock or obtain additional loans. There can be no assurance we will be successful in raising the necessary funds to execute our business plan.
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We anticipate that we will incur operating losses in the next twelve months. Our lack of operating history, of approximately only a couple of months, makes predictions of future operating results difficult to ascertain. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by
companies in their early stage of development, particularly companies in new and rapidly evolving markets. Such risks for us include, but are not limited to, an evolving and unpredictable business model and the management of growth. To address these risks, we must, among other things, obtain a customer base, implement and successfully execute our business and marketing strategy, continually develop our line of food products, respond to competitive developments, and attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel.
There can be no assurance that we will be successful in addressing such risks, and the failure to do so can have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates and judgments
on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events, however, may differ markedly from our current expectations and assumptions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", an amendment of SFAS No. 133. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments and non-derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments pursuant to paragraphs 37 and 42 of SFAS 133 and related hedged
items accounted for under SFAS 133. SFAS 161 requires entities to provide greater transparency through additional disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective as of the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that
begins after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 161 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
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In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” SFAS 162 will provide framework for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. SFAS 162 will be effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) amendments to AU Section 411. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” SFAS 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default (insured event) when there is evidence that credit deterioration
has occurred in an insured financial obligation. This Statement also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities. Those clarifications will increase comparability in financial reporting of financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises. This Statement requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. The accounting and disclosure
requirements of the Statement will improve the quality of information provided to users of financial statements. SFAS 163 will be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 163 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP FAS 142-3”) which amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or
extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“FAS No. 142”). FSP FAS 142-3 applies to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of assets and intangible assets acquired in both business combinations and asset acquisitions. It removes a provision under FAS No. 142, requiring an entity to consider
whether a contractual renewal or extension clause can be accomplished without substantial cost or material modifications of the existing terms and conditions associated with the asset. Instead, FSP FAS 142-3 requires that an entity consider its own experience in renewing similar arrangements. An entity would consider market participant assumptions regarding renewal if no such relevant experience exists. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for year ends beginning after December 15, 2008 with early adoption
prohibited. The Company does not expect the adoption of FSP FAS 142-3 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
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In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). FSP EITF 03-6-1
concludes that unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities, and thus, should be included in the two-class method of computing earnings per share (“EPS”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application of EITF 03-6-1 is prohibited. It also requires that all prior-period EPS data be adjusted
retrospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of EITF 03-6-1 will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
This item in not applicable as we are currently considered a smaller reporting company.
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the specified time periods. As of the end of the period covered by this report, Carlos Alcantara,
our President and Principal Accounting Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based on the evaluation, which disclosed no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, Mr. Alcantara, our President and Principal Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting him to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings and in ensuring that information required
to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer ad principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II--OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are not presently a party to any material
litigation, nor to the knowledge of management is any litigation threatened against us, which may materially affect us.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We are a development stage company organized in March 2008 and have recently commenced operations, which makes an evaluation of us extremely difficult. At this stage of our business operations, even with our good faith efforts, we may never become profitable or generate any significant amount of revenues,
thus potential investors have a high probability of losing their investment.
We were incorporated in March of 2008 as a Nevada corporation. As a result of our start-up operations we have; (i) generated no revenues, (ii) accumulated deficits of $320,136 as of June 30, 2009, and (iii) we have incurred losses of $320,136 from our inception through the period ended June 30, 2009. We have been focused on
organizational and start-up activities, business plan development, and commenced development of our food products since we incorporated. Although we have commenced the development of our food product lines, there is nothing at this time on which to base an assumption that our business operations will prove to be successful or that we will ever be able to operate profitably. Our future operating results will depend on many factors, including our ability to raise adequate working capital, demand for our products,
the level of our competition and our ability to attract and maintain key management and employees.
Our auditor’s have substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Additionally, our auditor’s report reflects that the ability of Alcantara Brands to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise additional capital from the sale of common
stock and, ultimately, the achievement of significant operating revenues.
Our financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Our auditor’s report reflects that the ability of Alcantara Brands to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to raise additional
capital from the sale of common stock and, ultimately, the achievement of significant operating revenues. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, you will lose your investment. We will be required to seek additional capital to fund future growth and expansion. No assurance can be given that such financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on commercially favorable terms. Moreover, favorable financing may be dilutive to investors.
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We will require additional financing in order to implement our business plan. In the event we are unable to acquire additional financing, we may not be able to implement our business plan resulting in a loss of revenues and ultimately the loss of your investment.
Due to our very recent start-up nature, we will have to incur the costs of product development, import expenses, advertising, in addition to hiring new employees and commencing additional marketing activities for product sales and distribution. To fully implement our business plan we will require substantial additional funding. The recently
raised funds from our offering will only enable us to commence our product development, and will assist us in further developing our initial business operations, including the enhancement of product lines; however, the capital will not be sufficient to allow us to expand our business meaningfully. Additionally, since the net offering proceeds have been earmarked for advertising expenses, travel, accounting, legal, some website development fees, and minimal working capital, we will not be capitalized sufficiently
to hire or pay employees.
We will need to raise additional funds to expand our operations. We plan to raise additional funds through private placements, registered offerings, debt financing or other sources to maintain and expand our operations. Adequate funds for this purpose on terms favorable to us may not be available, and if available, on terms significantly
more adverse to us than are manageable. Without new funding, we may be only partially successful or completely unsuccessful in implementing our business plan, and our stockholders may lose part or all of their investment.
We are significantly dependent on our two officers and directors, who have limited experience. The loss or unavailability to Alcantara Brands of Mr. and Mrs. Alcantara’s services would have an adverse effect on our business, operations and prospects in that we may not be able to obtain new management
under the same financial arrangements.
Our business plan is significantly dependent upon the abilities and continued participation of Carlos T. Alcantara, our President. It would be difficult to replace Mr. Alcantara at such an early stage of development of Alcantara Brands. The loss by or unavailability to Alcantara Brands of Mr. Alcantara’s services would have an adverse
effect on our business, operations and prospects, in that our inability to replace Mr. Alcantara could result in the loss of one’s investment. Additionally, our business plan is significantly dependent upon the abilities and continued participation of Shanda Alcantara, which the loss or unavailability of Mrs. Alcantara could materially impact our business operations.
There can be no assurance that we would be able to locate or employ personnel to replace Mr. or Mrs. Alcantara, should either of their services be discontinued. In the event that we are unable to locate or employ personnel to replace either Mr. or Mrs. Alcantara, then we may be required to cease pursuing our business opportunity.
Mr. Alcantara has no experience in running a public company. The lack of experience in operating a public company could impact our return on investment, if any.
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As a result of our reliance on Mr. Alcantara, and his lack of experience in operating a public company, our investors are at risk in losing their entire investment. Mr. Alcantara intends to hire personnel in the future, when sufficiently capitalized, who may have the experience required to
manage our company; however, such management is not anticipated until the occurrence of future financing. Since the recently filed offering will not sufficiently capitalize our company, future offerings will be necessary to satisfy capital needs. Until such future offering occurs, and until such management is in place, we are reliant upon Mr. Alcantara to make the appropriate management decisions.
Mr. Alcantara may become involved with other businesses and there can be no assurance that he will continue to provide services to us. Mr. Alcantara’s limited time devotion to Alcantara Brands could have the effect on our operations of preventing us from being a successful business operation,
which ultimately could cause a loss of your investment.
As compared to many other public companies, we do not have the depth of managerial or technical personnel. Mr. Alcantara is currently involved in other businesses, which have not, and are not expected in the future to interfere with Mr. Alcantara’s ability to work on behalf of our company. Mr. Alcantara may in the future be involved
with other businesses and there can be no assurance that he will continue to provide services to us. Mr. Alcantara will devote only a portion of his time to our activities.
Because of competitive pressures from competitors with more resources, Alcantara Brands may fail to implement its business model profitably.
The business of developing food product lines is highly fragmented and extremely competitive. There are numerous competitors offering similar products. The market for customers is intensely competitive and such competition is expected to continue to increase. There are no substantial barriers
to entry in this market and we believe that our ability to compete depends upon many factors within and beyond our control, including the timing and market acceptance of food products developed by us, our competitors, and their advisors.
Many of our existing and potential competitors have longer operating histories in the food markets, greater name recognition, larger customer bases, established product lines, and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. As a result, they will be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging advertising
techniques, and changes in customer demands, or to devote greater resources to the development, promotion and marketing of their products than we can. Such competitors are able to undertake more extensive marketing campaigns for their products, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and make more attractive offers to potential store outlets, and strategic distribution partners.
Risks Relating To Our Common Stock
Because our common stock is deemed a low-priced “Penny” stock, an investment in our common stock should be considered high risk and subject to marketability restrictions.
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Since our common stock is a penny stock, as defined in Rule 3a51-1 under the Securities Exchange Act, it will be more difficult for investors to liquidate their investment even if and when a market develops for the common stock. Until the trading price of the common stock rises above $5.00 per share, if ever, trading in the common stock
is subject to the penny stock rules of the Securities Exchange Act specified in rules 15g-1 through 15g-10. Those rules require broker-dealers, before effecting transactions in any penny stock, to:
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Deliver to the customer, and obtain a written receipt for, a disclosure document; |
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Disclose certain price information about the stock; |
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Disclose the amount of compensation received by the broker-dealer or any associated person of the broker-dealer; |
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Send monthly statements to customers with market and price information about the penny stock; and |
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In some circumstances, approve the purchaser’s account under certain standards and deliver written statements to the customer with information specified in the rules. |
Consequently, the penny stock rules may restrict the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell the common stock and may affect the ability of holders to sell their common stock in the secondary market and the price at which such holders can sell any such securities. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise
additional capital in the future.
FINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative
low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer's financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, the FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common
stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Our internal controls may be inadequate, which could cause our financial reporting to be unreliable and lead to misinformation being disseminated to the public.
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Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. As defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive and principal financial officer and effected by the board
of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of Alcantara Brands; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of Alcantara Brands are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of Alcantara Brands, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Alcantara Brands’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
We have two individuals performing the functions of all officers and directors. Mr. Alcantara, our president, has developed our internal control procedures and is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with those procedures. As a result, our internal controls may be inadequate or ineffective, which could cause our financial
reporting to be unreliable and lead to misinformation being disseminated to the public. Investors relying upon this misinformation may make an uninformed investment decision.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
In April 2009, we sold a total of 505,985 shares of our restricted common stock to 2 accredited investors for a total purchase price of $129,532, all of which was paid in cash. The 505,985 shares have not been issued as of the date of this filing. We believe that the issuance and sale of the shares was exempt from the registration and
prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) and Regulation D Rule 506. The shares were sold directly by us and did not involve a public offering or general solicitation. The recipients of the shares were afforded an opportunity for effective access to files and records of the Company that contained the relevant information needed to make their investment decision, including the financial statements and 34 Act reports. We reasonably believed that the recipients, immediately
prior to the sale of the shares, had such knowledge and experience in our financial and business matters that they were capable of evaluating the merits and risks of their investment. The recipients had the opportunity to speak with our management on several occasions prior to their investment decision. There were no commissions paid on the issuance and sale of the shares.
10:1 Forward Split
On May 1, 2009, our board of directors approved a 10 for 1 forward stock split. Prior to the board of directors approval, the board of directors obtained approval of a majority of our stockholders (61% of the total number of shares issued) to effectuate the forward stock split. On May 11, 2009, we had 1,400,000 shares outstanding and after
the forward split, there were approximately 14,000,000 shares outstanding.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
We did not repurchase any of our equity securities from the time of our inception on March 7, 2008 through the period ended June 30, 2009.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 1, 2009, the board of directors obtained approval of a majority of our stockholders (61% of the total number of shares issued) to effectuate the forward stock split. On May 11, 2009, we had 1,400,000 shares outstanding and after the forward split, there were approximately 14,000,000 shares outstanding.
Item 5.Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Incorporated by reference | ||||||
Exhibit
Number |
Exhibit Description |
Filed
herewith |
Form |
Period
ending |
Exhibit |
Filing date |
3(i)(a) |
Articles of Incorporation of Alcantara Brands Corporation |
SB-2 |
3(i)(a) |
3/19/08 | ||
3(ii)(a) |
Bylaws of Alcantara Brands Corporation |
SB-2 |
3(ii)(a) |
3/19/08 | ||
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Instrument defining the rights of security holders:
(a) Articles of Incorporation
(b) Bylaws
(c) Stock Certificate Specimen |
SB-2 |
3/19/08 | |||
10.1 |
Subscription Agreement |
SB-2 |
10.1 |
3/19/08 | ||
31 |
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
X |
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32 |
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act |
X |
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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.
ALCANTARA BRANDS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By:/S/ Carlos Alcantara
Carlos Alcantara, President
(On behalf of the registrant and as
principal financial officer)
Date: August 19, 2009
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