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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2019

 

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

(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 filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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  ☒   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 RuleRegulation 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).xYes    ☒   No    ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   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 whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b–212b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ☐  Nox  ☒

There currently does not exist a public trading market for the registrant’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 not aware of any privately negotiated transactions of the Company’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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 the registrant had 1,236,744 shares of Class A common stock, no par value per share, and _______ shares of Class B common stock, par value _______ per share, outstanding.

 

Class

Outstanding at March 31, 2019

Common Equity, no par value

1,236,744 shares

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par value

tcci

none 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

1

3

   
 

Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 20162018.

2

  3

   
 

Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and nine months ended September 30, 2017(unaudited) and Sept 30, 2016March 31, 2018 (unaudited)

4

  5

   
 

Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017(unaudited)March 31, 2019 and September 30, 2016March 31, 2018 (unaudited)

5

  6

   
 

Notes to Financial Statements

6

  7

   

Item 2.

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

10

  12

   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

13

  15

   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

13

  15

   
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
   
Item 1.Legal Proceedings1416
   
Item 1A.Risk Factors1416
   
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds1416
   
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities1416
   
Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders14
Item 5.Exhibits1416
   
Item 6.Exhibits1416
   
Signatures1518

 


 

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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2016,2018, and its results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 and its cash flows for the ninethree month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016.2018. 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

 

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
  

(Unaudited)

  

See Note 1

 

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash

 $199,373  $153,646 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance

  281,982   218,789 

Inventories

  261,385   237,708 

Prepaid expenses

  99,304   90,431 

Total current assets

  842,044   700,574 
         

Property and equipment

        

Property and equipment

  1,467,060   1,470,182 

Accumulated depreciation

  (1,175,950)  (1,161,533)

Total property and equipment

  291,110   308,649 
         

Other assets

        

Deposits and other assets

  5,986   4,168 

Total other assets

 ��5,986   4,168 
         

Total assets

 $1,139,140  $1,013,391 

 

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

 

  

March 31,

  

December 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 
  

(Unaudited)

  

See Note 1

 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

 $280,980  $217,828 

Accued Liabilities

  28,979   62,817 

Current portion of long term debt

  39,492   48,262 

Total current liabilities

  349,451   328,907 
         

Long term debt

        

Long-term debt

  71,573   84,564 

Less current portion of long term debt

  (39,492)  (48,262)

Total long term debt

  32,081   36,302 

Total liabilities

  381,532   365,209 
         

Shareholders' equity

        

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

  861,816   861,816 

Additional paid in capital

  24,600   24,600 

Accumulated deficit

  (128,808)  (238,234)

Total shareholders' equity

  757,608   648,182 
         

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 $1,139,140  $1,013,391 

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 Income and Retained Earnings

Unaudited

 

  

For the Three Months

 
  

Ended March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

Income

        

Net sales

 $1,092,135  $795,036 

Cost of sales

  594,372   483,078 

Gross profit

  497,763   311,958 
         

Operating expenses

        

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  367,653   365,490 

Depreciation and amortization

  18,262   21,382 

Total operating expenses

  385,915   386,872 

Operating gain (loss)

  111,848   (74,914)
         

Other income (expense)

        

Miscellaneous income

  13   1,608 

Interest expense

  (1,636)  (1,638)

Total other income (expense)

  (1,623)  (30)
         
         

Gain (loss) before income taxes

  110,225   (74,944)

Income tax expense

  (800)  - 

Net income (loss)

 $109,425  $(74,944)
         

Accumulated Deficit, beginning of the year

 $(238,234) $(201,998)
         

Accumulated Deficit, end of the year

 $(128,809) $(276,942)
         

Income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)

 $0.09  $(0.06)
         
         

Weighted average number of shares

  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

Unaudited

 

  

For the Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2019

  

2018

 

Operating activities

        

Net Income (loss)

 $109,425  $(74,944)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  18,262   21,382 
         

(Increase) decrease in:

        

Accounts receivable

  (63,193)  17,698 

Inventories

  (23,677)  37,982 

Prepaid expenses

  (8,873)  (24,138)

Deposits and other assets

  (1,818)  (920)

Increase (decrease) in:

        

Accounts payable

  63,152   (13,408)

Accrued liabilities

  (33,838)  (21,398)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  59,440   (57,746)
         

Investing activities

        

Purchases of property and equipment

  (723)  (7,563)

Net cash (used in) investing activities

  (723)  (7,563)
         

Financing activities

        

(Repayments) issuances of notes payable and capital leases

  (12,991)  (11,383)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

  (12,991)  (11,383)
         

Increase (decrease) in cash

  45,726   (76,692)

Cash at beginning of period

  153,646   160,392 

Cash at end of period

 $199,372  $83,700 

See accompanying notes to financial statements


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 

Notes to Financial Statements

 

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

Cash paid for income taxes was $800 separately for each of the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017and September 30, 2016.March 31, 2019.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

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1.     Basis of Presentation

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

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

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 2018 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, 20162018 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 ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 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 2019, one customer accounted for 11.24%38.10% of the Company’s revenue. This customerThe account has purchased from the Company since 1992,1992. The account is a distributor of the Company’s product. This distributor had a set back in opening their new main café / roastery and has several locations.Thanksgiving will continue to roast all their coffees until they are again operational. 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.basis. 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.

 

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Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

September 30, 2017 (unaudited)

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018

 

2.

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consist of the following:

 

 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

3/31/2019

  

12/31/2018

 
Accounts receivable $211,518  $246,616  $289,152  $226,104 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts  (5,552)  (6,878)  (7,170)  (7,315)
Net accounts receivable $205,966  $239,738  $281,982  $218,789 

 

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 ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was $(1,326)$924 and $(661),($1,727) respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2019, accounts receivables from company A in the amount of $1,192 has been outstanding since February 2018, receivables from company B in the amount of $4,642 has been outstanding since October 2018 and accounts receivable from company C in the amount of $2,608 have been outstanding since December 2018. Because the Company has an on going business relationship with these companies it anticipates collecting the full amount.

3.

Inventories

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

  9/30/2017  12/31/2016 
Coffee      
Unroasted $81,782  $168,003 
Roasted  61,501   55,066 
Tea  2,444   1,690 
Packaging, supplies and other merchandise held for sale  57,286   54,992 
Total inventories $203,014  $279,751 
  

3/31/2019

  

12/31/2018

 

Coffee

        

Unroasted

 $165,398  $161,355 

Roasted

  56,620   34,420 

Tea

  1,788   1,723 

Packaging, supplies and other merchandise held for sale

  37,579   40,210 

Total inventories

 $261,385  $237,708 

 

4.Property and Equipment

4.     Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

3/31/2019

  

12/31/2018

 
Equipment $516,229  $506,939  $485,052  $490,430 
Furniture and fixtures  143,410   138,715   148,693   148,693 
Leasehold improvements  352,237   352,237   368,955   366,698 
Transportation equipment  150,686   146,133   178,496   178,497 
Package design  41,000   41,000 

Pacakge design

  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   225,864   225,864 
Total property and equipment $1,437,358  $1,418,820   1,467,060   1,470,182 
Accumulated depreciation  (1,080,096)  (992,441)  (1,175,950)  (1,161,533)
Property and equipment, net $357,262  $426,379  $291,110  $308,649 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was $92,215$18,262 and $92,696,$21,382 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

September 30, 2017 (unaudited)

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20162018

 

5.Long Term Debt

5.      Long Term Debt (continued)

 

Capital Lease Obligations 9/30/2017  12/31/2016  

3/31/2019

  

12/31/2018

 
        
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  $14,049  $17,187 
                
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 

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

  15,208   18,058 
                
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, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.

  -   1,154 
                
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, including interest at .90%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due on March 14, 2019.

  -   1,154 
        

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

  16,099   17,473 
        

Pawnee Leasing, payable monthly installments of $528, including interest at 15.178%, collateralized by equipment, final payment due May 31, 2022.

  15,852   16,811 
                
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   10,365   12,727 
 $101,337  $130,297  $71,573  $84,564 
Less current portion  (38,004)  (38,004)  (39,492)  (48,262)
Long term portion of notes payable $63,333  $92,293  $32,081  $36,302 

 

Interest paid for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 20162018 was $5,500$1,636 and $6,784,$1,659, respectively.


Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

 

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, 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 

Years Ending March 31,

    

2020

 $39,492 

2021

  19,425 

2022

  12,656 
  $71,573 

 

6.Income Taxes

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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7.     Operating Leases

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

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 September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, 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 
2021  326 
  $9,953 

Years Ending March 31,

    

2020

  8,631 

2021

  7,069 

2022

  6,767 

2023

  4,572 
  $27,039 

 

Total operating lease payments for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 and 2016 were $6,0942018 is $2171 and $5,526$2,340 respectively.

 

8.Long Term Leases

Thanksgiving Coffee Company, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

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 September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, 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,   
2018 $103,200 
2019  103,200 
2020  103,200 
2021  103,200 
2022  103,200 
Thereafter  275,200 
  $791,200 

Years ending March 31,

    

2020

 $103,200 

2021

  103,200 

2022

  103,200 

2023

  103,200 

2024

  103,200 

Thereafter

  43,000 
  $559,000 

 

9. 9.      Related Party Transactions

 

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2019, the Company hashad green coffee contracts with three cooperatives in Nicaragua. Ethical Trading and Investment Company of Nicaragua (ETICO) is the importer for the transactions. Nicholas Hoskyns, a directorDirector of the company,Company, is the managing directorDirector of ETICO. As of September 30, 2017,At March 31, 2019, amounts owed to ETICO totaled $40,083.$45,588. 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 businesses, 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 fiveprior 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. TheIn the first quarter of this year the Company has triedis experiencing an increase in sales because one of its distributors had a fire which curtailed what they could roast in house. In addition, the Company continues 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 ourits on-line sales with the main focus of promoting our award as “Roaster of the Year for 2017”, from Roast magazine.a continued emphasis on its presence in social media, growing its email list and linking its search optimization. The effecteffects of these changes on the Company’s sales has been limited but has reducedwill reduce 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 the market price, because of the higher quality, the organic nature of many of its lines and the fact that it uses fair-traded coffees. 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

 

NineThree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2019 versus September 30, 2016March 31, 2018

 

Income and Expense Increase (Decrease)  Percent Change 
       
Net Sales $(35,691)  -1.3%
Cost of Sales  (97,410)  -6.09%
Gross Margin %  -     2.9%
Selling, G&A Expense  (35,745)  -3.21%
Depreciation And  Amortization  2,056   3.18%
Net Profit (Loss)  (64,944)  -55.17%
  

Increase (Decrease)

  

Percent Change

 
         

Net Sales

 $297,099   37.4%

Cost of Sales

  111,294   23.0%

Gross Margin%

  185,805   59.6%
         

Selling, G&A Expense

  2,163   0 .6%

Depreciation And Amortization

  (3,120)  (14.6)%

Other

  (1,593)  - 

Net Gain/Loss

  184,369   (246)%

 

Net sales for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017ended March 31, 2019 were $2,625,044 down 1.3%$1,092,135, up 37.4%, (or down by $35,691),or over $297,099 when compared towith net sales of $2,660,735$795,036 for the same period in fiscal 2016. 2018

 

Distribution revenues (e.g., revenues generated by the Company’s own truck distribution) were down by ($56,253),$28,098 or (5.25%(9.01%) for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019, when compared with distribution sales for the same period in 2016. Sales on the coast2018. The decline appears to be a result of Mendocino continue to rise.slower volume for existing customers as no customers have been lost.

 

National revenues (e.g., revenues not derived by mail order and direct truck distribution) were up $26,312increased $321,780, or 2.09%84.55% for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017ended March 31, 2019 when compared to national sales for the same period in 2016.2018. This increase reflects the increased sales from a distributor who suffered a major fire and was not able to fulfill all their orders for the cafes they own. Thanksgiving is roasting all their coffees and not a selected variety as in the past. This is a short term fix until they are again fully operational.

 

Mail order revenues (e.g., revenues generated from productproducts sold directly to the consumer either through print media or the Internet) were down $9,051; 2.67%decreased $17,300 or (13.92%) for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017ended March 31, 2019 when compared to mail order sales for the same period in 2016.2018. The decrease in the mail order division was attributable to the increase in completion with other on line competitor’s.

 

Cost of sales for the ninethree months ending June 30, 2017 was $1,501,060 down by 6.09%; ($97,410)ended March 31, 2019 were $594,372, up 23%, or $111,294 when compared to the cost of sales of $1,598,470$483,078 for the same period in 2016. This decrease was a result of lower costs of green beans. Cost per pound of green beans2018. The increase reflects the increase in sales in the second quarter was $2.70 in 2017 versus $2.83 for the same period in 2016, creating a $77,424 cost savings.first three months of 2019.

 

Gross margin percentage (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019 was, 42.82%, up almost 3%59.6% when compared with the increased gross margin of 39.9%12.84% for the same period in 2016. The2018. Increased sales in the three months ended March 2019 resulted in an increase in gross margin was a result of lower green bean costs and better efficienciesmargins amounts compared to the same period in our overall inventory.2018.

 

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Selling,Consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,077,586$367,653 for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017, a decreaseended March 31, 2019, an increase of 3.21% ($35,745).6% when compared towith the selling, general and administrative expenses of $1,113,331$365,490 for the same period in 2016.2018. The decreaseincrease was a result of workers’ compensation rates and audit fees.lesser fees for the 2018 10K.

 

Depreciation and amortization expenses for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019 were $92,215,$18,262, a (14.6) decrease, of 0.5% (or $454)or nearly $(3,120) when compared to the depreciation and amortization expense of $92,669$21,382 for the same period in 2016. 2018. The decrease reflects the disposal of old equipment.

  

As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company had arecorded net lossincome of ($52,772)$109,425 for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019, compared to a loss of $117,717($74,944) 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.2018.

 

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 September 30, 2017March 31, 2019, the Company had working capital of $413,300$492,594 versus working capital of $387,199$371,667 as of December 31, 2016.2018. The increase in working capital is due primarily to profitable results experienced in the decrease in accounts payable.quarter ended March 31, 2019.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $43,796$59,440 for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019 compared to $12,033 fornet cash used in operating activities of ($57,746) during the nine months ending September 30, 2016.same period in 2018. The increase of $31,773 or 265%in the net cash was principallydue to the result of a decreaseincrease in inventory.net revenue.

 

Net cashCash used in investing activities was ($18,538)723) for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017,ended March 31, 2019 compared to ($93,058)7,563) 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.

2018.

Net cash used in financing activities for the ninethree months ending September 30, 2017ended March 31, 2019 was ($6,933)12,991) 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($11,383) during the same period in 2018. The cash used by financing activities was a result of paying existing debts.debt.

 

As of September 30, 2017,At March 31, 2018, the Company had total borrowings of $101,338. This compares to total borrowings of $130,297 as of December 31, 2016.$71,573.

 

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

 $71,573  $39,492  $31,058  $1,023  $- 
                                        
Operating Leases  9,952   9,626   326   0   0   27,039   8,631   13,836   4,572   - 
                                        
Real Estate Leases  791,200   103,200   309,600   206,400   172,000   559,000   103,200   206,400   206,400   43,000 
                                        
Total Cash Obligations $902,489  $150,830  $373,259  $206,400  $172,000  $657,612  $151,323  $251,294  $211,995  $43,000 

 

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 2019 the Company continues to keep tight control on its inventory supply, resulting in less on hand in the first quarter of 2019.

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 directorsDirectors and certain officers and employees.

 

At present, there is no pending litigation or proceeding involving any director,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 precedingproceeding 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 two 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 September 30, 2017.March 31, 2019. 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 secondfirst quarter of 20172019 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

 

OurThe Company has concerns regarding the current economic situation. The United States and the global economy is experiencing 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.

The Company’s coffee roasting facility is subject to state and local air-quality and emissions regulations. If we encounterthe Company encounters difficulties in obtaining any necessary licenses or complying with these laws and regulations ourits ability to produce any of ourits roasted products would be severely limited. We believe that we areThe Company believes it is in compliance in all material respects with all such laws and regulations and we havehas obtained all material licenses that are required for the operation of ourits business. We are not awareThe Company is unaware of any environmental regulations that have or that we believe willcould 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-- None –

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 

Financial Statement Schedules

Not Applicable


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.*

*

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.

 

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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.NameTitleDate  
     
NameTitleDate
/s/ Paul KatzeffChief Executive OfficerMay 8, 2019November 9, 2017
Paul Katzeff    
     
/s/ Joan KatzeffPresident  May 8, 2019 PresidentNovember 9, 2017
Joan Katzeff    

 

 

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