UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Transition Period From _______ To _______

 

Commission File Number: 33-960-70LA33-96070-LA

 

THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

California 94-2823626

California

94-2823626

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

  

19100 South Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg, California

95437

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(707) 964-0118

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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.xYes  ☒    No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data Filefiled all reports required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of Regulation S-Tthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submitfile such reports), and post(2) has been subject to such files).xfiling requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 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

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whetherThere currently does not exist a public trading market for the registrantregistrant’s common stock. Over the years, there have been isolated and sporadic privately negotiated transactions in the Company’s shares.  See “Part II, Item 5, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.”  The Company is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b–2not aware of any privately negotiated transactions of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐   NoxCompany’s stock since 2008. The Company is unable to determine the current market value of the common equity held by non-affiliates as no reliable secondary trading price exists.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

On SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 the registrant had 1,236,744 shares of Class A common stock, no par value per share, and 0 shares of Class B common stock, par value _______ per share, outstanding.

 

Class

Outstanding at June  30, 2018

Common Equity, no par value

1,236,744 shares




 

FORM 10-Q

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
   

Item 1.

Financial Statements

1

 3

   
 

Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162017.

2

 4

   
 

Statements of Operations for the three months and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017(unaudited)2018 and SeptJune 30, 20162017 (unaudited)

4

 6

   
 

Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017(unaudited)2018 and SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 (unaudited)

5

 7

   
 

Notes to Financial Statements

6

 8

   

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

10

13

   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

13

16

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

13

16

   
 PART II – OTHER INFORMATION16
   

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

14

16

   

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

14

16

   

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

14

16

   

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

1417
   

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

14

17

   

Item 5.

ExhibitsOther Information1417
   

Item 6.

Exhibits

14

17

  

Signatures

15

18

 


 

Financial Statements

and Notes to Financial Statements

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

PART 1. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

The financial statements included herein have been prepared by Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (the Company) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 and December 31, 2016,2017, and its results of operations for the three month and ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 and 2016June 30, 2017 and its cash flows for the ninesix month periods ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 and 2016.June 30, 2017. The results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto filed as a part of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K10-K.

 


Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

 
1

Balance Sheets

 

  

June

  

December 31,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 
  

(Unaudited)

  

See Note 1

 

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash

 $127,635  $160,392 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

  217,533   229,877 

Inventories

  200,973   262,108 

Prepaid expenses

  80,975   57,780 

Total current assets

  627,116   710,157 
         

Property and equipment

        

Property and equipment

  1,459,693   1,474,406 

Accumulated depreciation

  (1,121,535)  (1,109,787)

Total property and equipment

  338,158   364,619 
         

Other assets

        

Deposits and other assets

  4,168   3,112 

Total other assets

  4,168   3,112 
         

Total assets

 $969,442  $1,077,888 

 

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Balance Sheets

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (Unaudited)  (See Note 1) 
Assets      
Current assets      
Cash $168,261  $149,936 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance  205,966   239,738 
Inventories  203,014   279,751 
Prepaid expenses  75,965   109,974 
Total current assets  653,206   779,399 
         
Property and equipment        
Property and equipment  1,437,358   1,418,820 
Accumulated depreciation  (1,080,096)  (992,441)
Total property and equipment  357,262   426,379 
         
Other assets        
Deposits and other assets  3,112   12,242 
Note receivables  0   29,728 
Total other assets  3,112   41,970 
         
Total assets $1,013,580  $1,247,748 

See accompanying notes to financial statements


Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

 
2

Balance Sheets

 

  

June

  

December 31,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 
  

(Unaudited)

  

See Note 1

 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

 $170,513  $213,942 

Accrued Liabilities

  63,570   65,299 

Current portion of long term debt

  48,262   46,476 

Total current liabilities

  282,345   325,717 
         

Long term debt

        

Long-term debt

  109,931   114,229 

Less current portion of long term debt

  (48,262)  (46,476)

Total long term debt

  61,669   67,753 

Total liabilities

  344,014   393,470 
         

Shareholders' equity

        

Common stock, no par value, 1,960,000 shares authorized, 1,236,744 shares issued and outstanding

  861,816   861,816 

Additional paid in capital

  24,600   24,600 

Accumulated deficit

  (260,988)  (201,998)

Total shareholders' equity

  625,428   684,418 
         

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $969,442  $1,077,888 

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Balance Sheets

  September 30,  December 31, 
  2017  2016 
  (Unaudited)  (See Note 1) 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable $156,080  $286,852 
Accrued Liabilities  45,822   67,344 
Current portion of long term debt  38,004   38,004 
Total current liabilities  239,906   392,200 
         
Long term debt        
Long-term debt  101,337   130,297 
Less current portion of long term debt  (38,004)  (38,004)
Total long term debt  63,333   92,293 
Total liabilities  303,239   484,493 
         
Shareholders' equity        
Common stock, no par value, 1,960,000 shares authorized, 1,236,744 shares issued and outstanding  861,816   861,816 
Additional paid in capital  24,600   24,600 
Accumulated deficit  (176,075)  (123,161)
Total shareholders' equity  710,341   763,255 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,013,580  $1,247,748 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 


Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

 
3

Statements of Operations

Unaudited

 

  

For the Three Months

  

For the Six Months

 
  

Ended June 30,

  

Ended June 30,

 
  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Income

                

Net sales

 $818,755  $948,802  $1,613,791  $1,768,098 

Cost of sales

  454,435   565,069   937,512   1,019,994 

Gross profit

  364,320   383,733   676,279   748,104 
                 

Operating expenses

                

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  318,373   344,055   683,864   706,719 

Depreciation and amortization

  25,886   22,282   47,268   44,458 

Total operating expenses

  344,259   366,337   731,132   751,177 

Operating profit/ (loss)

  20,061   17,396   (54,853)  (3,073)
                 
Other expense                

Interest expense

  (1,745)      (3,404)    

Miscellaneous expense

  (1,562)  (30,750)  67   (30,750)

Total other income (expense)

  (3,307)  (30,750)  (3,337)  (30,750)
                 

Profit/ (loss) before income taxes

  16,754   (13,354)  (58,190)  (33,823)

Income tax expense

  (800)  0   (800)  (800)

Net profit/ (loss)

 $15,954  $(13,354) $(58,990) $(34,623)
                 

Profit/ (loss) per share (basic and dilutive)

 $0.013  $(0.011) $(0.048) $(0.028)
                 

Weighted average number of shares

  1,236,744   1,236,744   1,236,744   1,236,744 

 

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Statements of Operations

Unaudited

  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Income            
Net sales $856,952  $903,403  $2,625,044  $2,660,735 
Cost of sales  481,066   543,324   1,501,060   1,570,470 
Gross profit  375,886   360,079   1,123,984   1,062,265 
                 
Operating expenses                
Selling, general and administrative expenses  370,867   398,542   1,077,586   1,113,331 
Depreciation and amortization  22,203   22,495   66,661   64,605 
Total operating expenses  393,070   421,037   1,144,247   1,177,936 
Operating loss  (17,184)  (60,958)  (20,263)  (115,671)
                 
Other income (expense)                
Miscellaneous income/ (expense)  (1,107)  143   (31,710)  (1,246)
Total other income (expense)  (1,107)  143   (31,710)  (1,246)
                 
Loss before income taxes  (18,291)  (60,815)  (51,973)  (116,917)
Income tax expense  0   0   (800)  (800)
Net Loss $(18,291) $(60,815) $(52,773) $(117,717)
                 
Loss per share (basic and dilutive) $(0.015) $(0.049) $(0.043) $(0.095)
                 
Weighted average number of shares  1,236,744   1,236,744   1,236,744   1,236,744 

See accompanying notes to financial statements


Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

 
4

 Statements of Cash Flows

 Thanksgiving Coffee

Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

  

For the Six Months

 
  

June 30,

 
  

2018

  

2017

 

Operating activities

        

Net loss

 $(58,990) $(34,623)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  47,268   63,449 
         

(Increase) decrease in:

        

Accounts receivable

  12,344   16,047 

Inventories

  61,136   31,809 

Prepaid expenses

  (23,195)  26,291 

Deposits and other assets

  (1,056)  3,442 

Increase (decrease) in:

        

Accounts payable

  (43,429)  (87,077)

Accrued liabilities

  (1,729)  (5,050)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  (7,651)  14,288 
         

Investing activities

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (20,808)  (12,941)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (20,808)  (12,941)
         

Financing activities

        

(Increase) in notes receivables

      (2,969)

(Repayments) issuances of notes payable and capital leases

  (4,298)  (19,174)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

  (4,298)  (22,143)
         

Increase (decrease) in cash

  (32,757)  (20,796)

Cash at beginning of period

  160,392   149,936 

Cash at end of period

 $127,635  $129,140 

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

Unaudited

 

  For the nine Months 
  September 30, 
  2017  2016 
Operating activities        
Net loss $(52,773) $(117,717)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  

92,215

   92,696 
(Increase) decrease in:        
Accounts receivable  33,772   (30,424)
Inventories  76,737   39,663 
Prepaid expenses  34,009   47,170 
Deposits and other assets  9,130   - 
Increase (decrease) in:        
Accounts payable  (130,772)  1,687 
Accrued liabilities  (21,522)  (21,052)
Net cash provided by operating activities  

43,796

   12,023 
         
Investing activities        
Purchases of property and equipment  (18,538)  (93,058)
Net cash (used in) investing activities  (18,538)  (93,058)
         
Financing activities        
Decreases in notes receivable  29,728   - 
(Repayments) increases of notes payable and capital leases  (36,661)  79,528 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  

(6,933

)  79,528 
         
Decrease in cash  18,325   (1,507)
Cash at beginning of period  149,936   213,193 
Cash at end of period $168,261  $211,686 

Cash paid for income taxes was $800 separately for each of the ninesix months ending SeptemberJune 30, 2017and September 30, 2016.2018.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

SeptemberCash paid for income taxes was $800 for the six months ending June 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162018.

 

1. Basis of Presentation

1.Basis of Presentation

 

The unaudited condensed financial statements in this Form 10-Q have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. We haveThe Company has continued to follow the accounting policies disclosed in the financial statements included in our 2016its 2017 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It is suggested that these statements be read in conjunction with the December 31, 20162017 audited financial statements and the accompanying notes on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.SEC.

 

The interim financial information in this Form 10-Q reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations for the interim periods. The results of operations for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

 

Concentration of Risk

 

ForIn the nine months period ending September 2017,first quarter of fiscal 2018, one customer accounted for 11.24%16.91% of the Company’s revenue. This customerThe account has purchased from the Company since 1992, and has several locations.2009. The account is a distributor of the Company’s product. A loss of this customer account or any other large account, or a significant reduction in sales to any of the Company’s principal customers, could have an adverse impact on the Company.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method as prescribed by ASC 740,Accounting for Income Taxes. As such, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of the differences between the financial statement carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.basses. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

A valuation allowance is established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 


2.

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016

2.Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consist of the following:

 

 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

6/30/2018

  

12/31/2017

 
Accounts receivable $211,518  $246,616  $223,696  $236,116 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts  (5,552)  (6,878)  (6,163)  (6,239)
Net accounts receivable $205,966  $239,738  $217,533  $229,877 

 

The Company utilizes a percentage method to establish the allowance for doubtful accounts. The estimated allowance ranges from 1% to 10% of outstanding receivables based on factors pertaining to the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Delinquent accounts are written off when it is determined that amounts are uncollectible. Bad debt expense (recovery) for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 and 2017 was $316 and 2016 was $(1,326) and $(661),($907) respectively.

 

3.

Inventories

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

6/30/2018

  

12/31/2017

 
Coffee              
Unroasted $81,782  $168,003  $101,817  $166,865 
Roasted  61,501   55,066   48,609   43,689 
Tea  2,444   1,690   1,391   2,249 
Packaging, supplies and other merchandise held for sale  57,286   54,992   49,156   49,305 
Total inventories $203,014  $279,751  $200,973  $262,108 

 

4.Property and Equipment

4.     Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

6/30/2018

  

12/31/2017

 
Equipment $516,229  $506,939  $490,985  $517,526 
Furniture and fixtures  143,410   138,715   138,008   145,089 
Leasehold improvements  352,237   352,237   358,498   358,498 
Transportation equipment  150,686   146,133   178,497   178,497 
Package design  41,000   41,000   41,000   41,000 
Capitalized website development costs  19,000   19,000   19,000   19,000 
Property held under capital leases  214,796   214,796   233,705   214,796 
Total property and equipment $1,437,358  $1,418,820   1,459,693   1,474,406 
Accumulated depreciation  (1,080,096)  (992,441)  (1,121,535)  (1,109,787)
Property and equipment, net $357,262  $426,379  $338,158  $364,619 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 and 2017 was $47,268 and 2016 was $92,215 and $92,696,$44,458 respectively.

 

Included in cost of goods sold is $25,554 and $28,064 of depreciation expense, respectively, for the nine months ending September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016. 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

September 30, 2017 (unaudited)

June 30, 2018 and December 31, 20162017

 

5.Long Term Debt

 

Capital Lease Obligations 9/30/2017  12/31/2016 
Bank of the West payable in monthly installments of $787.03, including interest at 9.234% collateralized by equipment, final payment due on January 1, 2021. $26,430  $31,486 
         
 Bank of the West payable in monthly installments of $1,465, including interest at 9.227%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on January 1, 2020.  36,778   47,020 
         
Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $385.18, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.  6,883   10,290 
         
Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $385.18, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.  6,883   10,290 
         
Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $806.38, including interest at 1.939%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on April 10, 2020.  24,363   31,211 
  $101,337  $130,297 
Less current portion  (38,004)  (38,004)
Long term portion of notes payable $63,333  $92,293 

5.   Long Term Debt (continued)

Capital Lease Obligations

 

6/30/2018

  

12/31/2017

 

Bank of the West payable in monthly installments of $787.03, including interest at 9.234% collateralized by equipment, final payment due on January 1, 2021

 $21,012  $24,665 
         

Bank of the West payable in monthly installments of $1,465, including interest at 9.227%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on January 1, 2020

  25,805   33,204 
         

Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $385, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.

  3,453   5,743 
         

Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $385, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.

  3,453   5,743 
         

Savings Bank of Mendocino, payable in monthly installments of $518, interest at 4.24%, collateralized by a security interest of substantially all of the Company's assets, final payment due on December 28, 2021.

  20,172   22,816 
         

Pawnee Leasing payable in monthly installments of $528, including interest at 15.178%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on May 15, 2022

  18,621   - 
         

Hansel Ford, payable in monthly installments of $806.38, including interest at 1.939%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on April 10, 2020.

  17,415   22,058 
  $109,931  $114,229 

Less current portion

  (48,262)  (46,476)

Long term portion of notes payable

 $61,669  $67,753 

 

Interest paid for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 and 2017 was $3,404 and 2016 was $5,500 and $6,784,$3,800, respectively.


 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, maturities of notes payable and capital lease obligations for each of the next fourfive years and in the aggregate were as follows:

 

Years Ending September 30,   
2018 $38,004 
2019  40,554 
2020  22,779 
  $101,337 

 

6.Income Taxes

Years Ending June 30,

    

2018

 $48,789 

2019

  36,925 

2020

  15,664 

2021

  8,553 
  $109,931 

6. Income Taxes

 

Deferred income taxes arise from temporary timing differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting and tax purposes. The Company’s deferred tax assets consist of the benefit from net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards and temporary differences. The net operating loss carryforward expirescarryforwards expire in various years through 2036.2034. The Company’s deferred tax assets are offset by a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of the realization of the net operation loss carryforwards. Net operating loss carryforwards may be further limited by a change in the company ownership and other provisions of the tax laws.

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. 

Notes to Financial Statements7.     Operating Leases

September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016

7.Operating Leases

 

The Company leases some office equipment under non cancelablenon-cancelable operating leases.leases with terms ranging from three to five years.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, minimum annual lease payments due under these agreements for each of the next five years and in the aggregate were:

 

Years Ending September 30,   
2018 $9,626   7,832 

2019

  6,105 

2020

  4,696 
2021  326   4,139 

2022

  1,979 
 $9,953     
 $24,751 

 

Total operating lease payments for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 and 2017 were $4,264 and 2016 were $6,094 and $5,526$4,480 respectively.

 

8.Long Term Leases

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

8.     Long Term Leases

 

The Company leases its corporate headquarters, warehouse and waterfront facilities from Paul and Joan Katzeff (the Company’s majority shareholders)shareholders, directors and officers). The lease is classified as an operating lease and provides for monthly rental payments of $8,600. The Company is responsible for all real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs related to the facilities. The ten-year lease term ends May 31, 2025.

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, minimum future rental payments under non cancelablenon-cancelable facilities operating leases for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are as follows:

 

Years ending September 30,   

Years ending June 30,

    
2018 $103,200  $103,200 
2019  103,200   103,200 
2020  103,200   103,200 
2021  103,200   103,200 
2022  103,200   103,200 
Thereafter  275,200   180,600 
 $791,200  $696,600 

 

9.

9. Related Party Transactions

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, the Company has green coffee contracts with three cooperatives in Nicaragua. Ethical Trading and Investment Company of Nicaragua (ETICO) is the importer for the transactions.transaction. Nicholas Hoskyns, a director of the company, is the managing director of ETICO. As of SeptemberAt June 30, 2017,2018, amounts owed to ETICO totaled $40,083.$23,235. All the amounts owed are current and were paid in accordance with our standard vendor payment policies. The loss of the ETICO relationship could have an adverse effect on the Company’s business in the short term. Management believes other options are available that could be utilized in the event the ETICO relationship was terminated.

 

The total rent payments made to the majority shareholders in connection with these related transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 were $77,400 and $77,400, respectively.

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ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “may,” and other similar expressions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These statements relate to, among other things, possible expansions into new and existing markets and trends in the operations of Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc. (“the Company”). Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from expectations, estimates or forecasts expressed. These various risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic conditions, changes in business conditions in the coffee industry, fluctuations in consumer demand for coffee products and in the availability and costs of green beans, continuing competition within the Company’s business, variances from budgeted sales mix and growth rate, consumer acceptance of the Company’s products, inability to secure adequate capital to fund its operating expenses and working capital requirements, inability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel, concentration of production and sales in Northern California, the loss of one or more major customers, inability to successfully implement the Company’s sales goals, natural disasters, civil unrest in countries which produce coffee and tea, weather and other risks identified herein. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company’s forward-looking statements should also be considered in light of its reviewed financial statements, related notes and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, the Company’s actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

SUMMARY

 

Sales of the Company have eroded over the last five years primarily due to declines in the direct distribution sales method of the Company’s business (i.e., delivery by company truck). Increased competition, customer attrition and customers roasting green beans for their own use have all had a negative impact on the Company’s sales. The Company has triedcontinues to try a number of strategies that havemay or may not provenprove effective in abating these declines. The Company has changed its method of distribution to rely less on direct distribution (with only twothree routes) and instead uses independent distributors or shippingships direct (via UPS or other common carrier). In addition, the companyCompany is trying to focus on increasing our on-line sales with the maina continued focus of promotingon our award as “Roaster of the Year for 2017”, from Roast magazine.presence in social media, growing our email list and linking our search optimization. The effecteffects of these changes on the Company’s sales has been limited but has reducedwill reduce our distribution expenses. Because of the limited impact of these changes, as well as the changesincrease in cost of sales and other factors noted herein, there can be no assurances that the Company will be profitable in any future period, and, as a consequence, the Company is considering various strategic alternatives.

 

The Company pays substantially more for its green beans,than our competitors, because of the higher quality, the organic nature of many of its linesthe varietals we carry and the fact that it useswe use fair-traded coffees.coffees as well. Green bean costs have continued toremained stable but any rise and have placedwill place pressure on margins. If green bean costs do not declinecontinue as is or continue to rise, whether as a consequence of inclement weather in a major producing area or any other event that affects green bean pricing, and if the Company cannot offset costs by raising prices, it would have a negative impact on the Company and its margins.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Nine Six months ended SeptemberJune 30 2017, 2018 versus SeptemberJune 30 2016, 2017

                

Income and Expense Increase (Decrease) Percent Change 
  Interest (Decrease)  Percent Change 
            
Net Sales $(35,691)  -1.3% $(154,307)  (8.7%)
Cost of Sales  (97,410)  -6.09%  (82,482)  (8.1%)
Gross Margin %  -     2.9%  (71,825)  (9.6%)
        
Selling, G&A Expense  (35,745)  -3.21%  (22,855)  (3.2%)
Depreciation And Amortization  2,056   3.18%
Net Profit (Loss)  (64,944)  -55.17%

Depreciation and Amortization

  2,810   6.3%

Other

  27,413   89.1%

Net Loss

  (24,367)  (70%)

 

Net sales for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 20172018 were $2,625,044$1,613,791, down 1.3%8.7%, (or down by $35,691),or under $154,307 when compared towith net sales of $2,660,735$1,768,098 for the same period in fiscal 2016. 2017

 

Distribution revenues (e.g., revenues generated by the Company’s own truck distribution) were down by ($56,253),$20,844 or (5.25%(3.18%) for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018, when compared with distribution sales for the same period in 2016. Sales on the coast2017. The decline appears to be a result of Mendocino continue to rise.slower volume for existing customers.

 

National revenues (e.g., revenues not derived by mail order and direct truck distribution) were up $26,312down $66,375 or 2.09%(18.42%) for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 20172018 when compared to national sales for the same period in 2016.2017. In 2017 we provided our services to fulfill two unusual orders for one of our customers.

 

Mail order revenues (e.g., revenues generated from product sold directly to the consumer either through print media or the Internet) were down $9,051; 2.67%decreased $637, or .29% for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 20172018 when compared to mail order sales for the same period in 2016.2017.

 

Cost of sales for the ninesix months endingended June 30, 2017 was $1,501,0602018 were $937,507, down by 6.09%; ($97,410)8.1%, or down $82,482 when compared towith the cost of sales of $1,598,470$1,019,994 for the same period in 2016. This2017. The decrease was a result of lower costs of green beans. Cost per pound of green beansreflects the decrease in the second quarter was $2.70overall sales in 2017 versus $2.83 for the same period in 2016, creating a $77,424 cost savings.six months of 2018.

 

Gross margin percentage (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018 was 42.82%, up almost 3%41.9% percentage points when compared with the gross margin of 39.9%42.3% for the same period in 2016. The increase in gross margin was a result of lower green bean costs and better efficiencies in our overall inventory.2017.

 

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Selling,Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,077,586$683,864 for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018, a decrease of 3.21% ($35,745)3.2% when compared towith the selling, general and administrative expenses of $1,113,331$706,719 for the same period in 2016.2017. The decrease was a result of workers’ compensation rates and audit fees.renegotiating our general insurance.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018 were $92,215,$47,268, a decrease of 0.5% (or $454)6.3% increase, or nearly $2,810 when compared to depreciation and amortization expense of $92,669$44,458 for the same period in 2016. 2017. The increase reflects the addition of new equipment.

  

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company had a net loss of ($52,772)$58,990 for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018, a 70.38% increase, compared to a loss of $117,717$34,623 for the same period in 2016. It should be noted that in the Statement of Operations, for the three month ending June 30, 2017, that a one-time bonus of $30K was awarded to the company employees. This bonus was awarded from the final payment from sale of the bakery in 2012, and the sale at the time was recorded as revenue. The bonus payment was a non-recurring event and the Company would have otherwise experienced less of a loss.2017.

 

Due to the increasing costs of insurance and other goods, there can be no assurances that the Company will be profitable in future periods.


 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 20172018, the Company had working capital of $413,300$344,770 versus working capital of $387,199$384,440 as of December 31, 2016.2017. The increasedecrease in working capital is due primarily to the decrease in cash, accounts payable.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $43,796 for the nine months ending September 30, 2017, compared to $12,033 for the nine months ending September 30, 2016. The increase of $31,773 or 265% was principally the result of a decrease in inventory.receivable, inventory and prepaid expenses.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $7,651 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to net cash provided by activities of $14,288 during the same period in 2017. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2018 was the result of decreases in inventory in the amount of $61,136 and a decrease in accounts payable in the amount of 43,429 and a decrease in accounts receivables of $12,344.

Cash used in investing activities was ($18,538)20,808) for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 2017,2018 compared to ($93,058)12,941) used in the same period in 2016. Capital additions of $12,986 this year were a result of adding two new Safeway stores and, another commercial grinder to our packaging facility.

2017.

Net cash used in financing activities for the ninesix months ending Septemberended June 30, 20172018 was ($6,933)4,298) compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $79,528 during the same period in 2016. The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $86,461($22,143) during the same period in 2017. The cash used by financing activities was a result of paying existing debts.debt.

 

As of SeptemberAt June 30, 2017,2018, the Company had total borrowings of $101,338. This compares to total borrowings of $130,297 as of December 31, 2016.$109,931.

 

For long-term debt, see Note 57 of the Notes to Financial Statements. For operating leases, see Note 79 of the Notes to Financial Statements. For real estate leases, see Note 810 and Note 11 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 Payments Due By Period  

Payments Due By Period

 

Contractual Obligations

 

 

Total

 

Less than

One year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

4-5 years

 

 

After 5 years

  

 

Total

  

Less than

One year

  

 

1-3 years

  

 

4-5 years

  

 

After 5 years

 
Long Term Debt $101,337  $38,004  $63,333  $0  $0 

Debt

 $109,931  $48,789  $52,590  $8,553  $- 
                                        
Operating Leases  9,952   9,626   326   0   0   24,751   7,832   14,940   1,979   - 
                                        
Real Estate Leases  791,200   103,200   309,600   206,400   172,000   696,600   103,200   206,400   206,400   180,600 
                                        
Total Cash Obligations $902,489  $150,830  $373,259  $206,400  $172,000  $831,282  $159,821  $273,930  $216,931  $180,600 

 

The Company is dependent on successfully executing its business plan to achieve profitable operations, obtainobtaining additional sources of borrowings (including normal trade credit) and securing favorable financing arrangements (including lease financing) to finance its working capital needs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in this regard. If the Company is not able to meet its credit obligations the stability of the Company’s business would be in question.

 

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

From time to time, the Company enters into various transactions with its majority shareholders, Paul and Joan Katzeff. See Note “9 —“note “11 — Related Party Transactions” in the Notes to the Financial Statements.

 

SEASONALITY AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE

 

The Company’s business is seasonal in nature. The seasonal availability of green bean coffee in the first two quarters of the year and increased sales in the last quarter historically create a high use of cash and a build up in inventories in the first two quarters, with a corresponding decrease in inventory and increase in cash in the last quarter. In 2017 the Company has been keeping a tighter control on its inventory supply, resulting in fewer inventory supplies on hand. In the first quarter of 2018, similar controls continue.

Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year. Furthermore, past seasonal patterns are not necessarily indicative of future results.

 


INDEMNIFICATION MATTERS

 

The Company’s Bylaws provide that the Company may indemnify its directors, officers, employees and other agents to the fullest extent permitted by California law. The Company believes that indemnification under its Bylaws also permits the Company to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in such capacity, regardless of whether California law would permit indemnification. The Company maintains such liability insurance for its directors and certain officers and employees.

 

At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any director, officer, employee or agent of the Company where indemnification would be required or permitted. The Company is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation or preceding that might result in a claim for such indemnification.

 

ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company’s stock is generally illiquid and there have been few trades in recent years. There have been twothree trades in the Company’s Common Stock since 1999. In June 2004, 750 shares were traded at $4.50 per share. In December 2005, 400 shares were traded at $2.00 per share.

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

An evaluation was performed under the supervision of and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the President, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2018. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer, and the President concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There have been no changes in the Company’s Disclosure controls over financial reporting during the second quartersix months of 20172018 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

-None-

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORSFactors

The Company has concerns regarding the current economic situation. The United States and the global economy is experiencing severe instability in the commercial and investment banking systems which are likely to continue to have far-reaching effects on the economic activity in the country for an indeterminable period. The long-term impact on the United States economy and the Company’s operating activities and ability to raise capital cannot be predicted at this time, but may be substantial.

 

Our coffee roasting facility is subject to state and local air-quality and emissions regulations. If we encounter difficulties in obtaining any necessary licenses or complying with these laws and regulations our ability to produce any of our roasted products would be severely limited. We believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with all such laws and regulations and we have obtained all material licenses that are required for the operation of our business. We are not aware of any environmental regulations that have or that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our operations.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

-None-

- None –


 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

-None-

- None –

 

ITEM 4. REMOVE AND RESERVEDSUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 

 

-None-

- None -

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

-None-

 Verification of shareholders

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 

Financial Statement Schedules

Not Applicable

Exhibits

Exhibits

 

3.1

a.

Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company.****

3.2

Exhibits

Bylaws of the Company and amendments.****

10.4

31.1

Sample Coffee Purchase Agreement.*

10.10

License Agreement between the Company and the American Birding Association, Inc. and amendment.**

10.13

Lease agreement for the Company’s headquarters and manufacturing and storage facility dated November 1, 2005 and amendment.**

14.1

Code of Ethics***

31.1

Certification pursuantof Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

31.2

Certification of President Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuantAdopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).2002.*

32.1

31.2

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (President)

32.1 Certification pursuantPursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuantAdopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer).2002.*

32.2

32.2

Certification pursuantPursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuantAdopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (President).2002.*

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document.*

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.*

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.*

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.*

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.*

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.*

 

*

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Filed herewith.

**

Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

***

Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003.

****Incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, The Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report to be signed on itit’s behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY, INC.

 

THANKSGIVING COFFEE COMPANY, INC.

Name

Title

Date

Name

TitleDate

/s/ Paul Katzeff

Chief Executive Officer

November 9, 2017

August 13, 2018            

Paul Katzeff

/s/ Joan Katzeff

President

PresidentNovember 9, 2017

August 13, 2018

Joan Katzeff

 

 

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