UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 0-28475
Merilus, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 87-0635270
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
44 West Broadway, # 1805, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(801) 949-1020
(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 past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in 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
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date.
1,286,692 shares of $0.001 par value common stock on August 15, 2008
Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Merilus, Inc.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2008
The financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes, and with the historical financial information of the Company.
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Balance Sheets
| | June 30, | | December 31, |
| | 2008 | | 2007 |
| | | (unaudited) | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | |
Cash in bank | | $ | 426 | | $ | 1,124 |
| | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 426 | | $ | 1,124 |
| | | | | | |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit: | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 28,712 | | $ | 29,568 |
Payable to related party | | | 11,209 | | | 31,799 |
Total Liabilities | | | 39,921 | | | 61,367 |
| | | | | | |
Stockholders' Deficit: | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1 share authorized, | | | | | | |
0 shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | - |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares | | | | | | |
authorized, 1,286,692 and 686,692 shares issued and | | | | | | |
outstanding at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, | | | | | | |
respectively | | | 1,286 | | | 686 |
Paid-in capital | | | 3,299,979 | | | 3,270,579 |
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | | | (3,340,760) | | | (3,331,508) |
Total Stockholders' Deficit | | | (39,495) | | | (60,243) |
| | | | | | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | | $ | 426 | | $ | 1,124 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Unaudited Statements of Operations
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | From the Date |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | of Inception |
| | | For the Three Months | | | For the Six Months | | | (May 7, 1985) |
| | | Ended June 30, | | | Ended June 30, | | | through |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | June 30, 2008 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 | | $ | 0 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 4,709 | | | 6,598 | | | 7,562 | | | 11,196 | | | 157,023 |
Conversion feature of | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
note payable | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 57,387 |
Loss on investment | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 3,121,853 |
Interest expense | | | 355 | | | 345 | | | 1,690 | | | 700 | | | 4,497 |
Total Expense | | | 5,064 | | | 6,943 | | | 9,252 | | | 11,896 | | | 3,340,760 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (5,064) | | $ | (6,943) | | $ | (9,252) | | $ | (11,896) | | $ | (3,340,760) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of common stock | | $ | (0.00) | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | (0.01) | | $ | (0.02) | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average number | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
of common shares outstanding | | | 1,286,692 | | | 589,462 | | | 939,324 | | | 589,462 | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
| | | | | | | | | From the date |
| | | | | | | | | of inception |
| | | For the Six Months | | | (May 7, 1985) |
| | | Ended June 30, | | | through |
| | | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | June 30, 2008 |
Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss from operations | | $ | (9,252) | | $ | (11,896) | | $ | (3,340,760) |
Stock issued for services | | | - | | | | | | 38,375 |
Conversion of interest payable | | | | | | | | | |
to common stock | | | 1,319 | | | - | | | 4,120 |
Effect of convertible note | | | | | | | | | |
payable to stockholder | | | - | | | - | | | 57,387 |
Adjustment to reconcile net loss | | | | | | | | | |
to net cash position: | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | | (857) | | | 2,852 | | | 28,712 |
Payable to related party | | | 4,092 | | | 692 | | | 364 |
Loss on investments | | | - | | | - | | | 3,121,853 |
Net cash used for operating | | | | | | | | | |
activities | | | (4,698) | | | (8,352) | | | (89,949) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Investment in Merilus | | | | | | | | | |
Technologies, Inc. | | | - | | | - | | | (3,130,128) |
Net cash used for investing | | | | | | | | | |
activities | | | - | | | - | | | (3,130,128) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of | | | | | | | | | |
common stock | | | - | | | - | | | 3,175,128 |
Loans from stockholder | | | 4,000 | | | 9,500 | | | 36,725 |
Donation of capital | | | - | | | - | | | 8,650 |
Net cash provided from | | | | | | | | | |
financing activities | | | 4,000 | | | 9,500 | | | 3,220,503 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | (698) | | | 1,148 | | | 426 |
Net cash position at start of period | | | 1,124 | | | 444 | | | - |
Net cash position at end of period | | $ | 426 | | $ | 1,592 | | $ | 426 |
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Supplemental Schedule of Noncash | | | | | | | | | |
Investing and Financing Transactions | | | | | | | | | |
Conversion of related party note | | | | | | | | | |
payable into common stock | | $ | 30,000 | | $ | - | | $ | 30,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements
June 30, 2008
Note 1: Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited financial statements of Merilus, Inc. (the “Company”) were prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. 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 condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Management of the Company (“Management”) believes that the following disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-KSB report for the year ended December 31, 2007.
These unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of Management, are necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company for the periods presented. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2008, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2008.
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Development stage enterprise – The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on May 7, 1985. The Company’s initial operations proved unsuccessful. During 1999 the Company forward split its outstanding shares of common stock on a basis of 200 for 1, and during the year 2000 the Company again forward split its common stock on a basis of 10 for 1 and amended its articles of incorporation to authorize the issuance of a preferred class of stock. In May, 2007, the stockholders of the Company approved a recapitalization through a 1 for 20 reverse split of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. This resulted in the outstanding shares of the Company being reduced from 11,920,804 shares to 686,692 shares. The Company’s financial statements and accompanying notes retroactively reflect the effects of the forward and reverse splits of the Company’s common stock.
During the year 2000 the Company entered into a reorganization agreement (“Agreement”) with the intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of a development stage enterprise, Merilus Technologies, Inc. (“MTI”), a British Columbia corporation. During 2001 the Company attempted to complete the terms of the Agreement; however, the acquisition of MTI was never consummated as contemplated and in 2003 MTI filed for bankruptcy. Subsequent thereto, the Company became dormant and during 2005, the Company commenced its efforts to acquire an operating entity through a reverse acquisition.
Going concern – These unaudited financial statements have been prepared in contemplation of the Company continuing as a going concern. However, the Company has not had revenue from operations in each of the last two fiscal years, is considered a development stage enterprise as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 7, and is seeking an acquisition or merger with an operating entity. The Company's ability to meet its ongoing financial requirements has been dependent on loans from a stockholder. The Company assumes that this arrangement will continue during the next 12 months; however, no assurance thereof can be given. Furthermore, the Company is dependent on the services of its sole officer and director without compensation. A change in these circumstances would have a material adverse effect on the Company's plan of operations.
Use of estimates – These unaudited financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and require that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The use of estimates and assumptions may also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates or assumptions.
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2008
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Net loss per share of common stock – The net loss per share of common stock is computed by dividing the net loss during the period presented by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during that same period.
Income taxes – The Company has no deferred taxes arising from temporary differences between income for financial reporting and for income tax purposes. The Company’s utilization of any net operating loss is unlikely as a result of its intended development stage activities.
New accounting pronouncements – In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (an amendment to SFAS No. 133). This statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 and requires enhanced disclosures with respect to derivative and hedging activities. The Company will comply with the disclosure requirements of this statement if it utilizes derivative instruments or engages in hedging activities upon its effectiveness.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy). This statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.”
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 163 “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60.” The premium revenue recognition approach for a financial guarantee insurance contract links premium revenue recognition to the amount of insurance protection and the period in which it is provided. For purposes of this statement, the amount of insurance protection provided is assumed to be a function of the insured principal amount outstanding, since the premium received requires the insurance enterprise to stand ready to protect holders of an insured financial obligation from loss due to default over the period of the insured financial obligation. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
Note 3: Related Party Transactions
Commencing in December 2005, the Company received unsecured cash advances from a stockholder. The Company subsequently signed an unsecured promissory note bearing interest at 6% per annum and convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. On November 5, 2007, the Company entered into a new unsecured convertible note and letter of credit with this stockholder in an amount of up to $30,000, bearing interest at 18% per annum. This note became due on December 31, 2007 and was convertible below the Company’s existing market price for its common stock. The negotiation of this note was not at arm’s length inasmuch as the Company is dependent on the continuing funding of its planned operations by this stockholder. Consequently, the Company recognized an expense of $57,387 at the time that this note was issued relating to the beneficial conversion feature. At December 31, 2007 a total of $31,494 was due to this stockholder ($28,694 principal and $2,800 interest). On March 28, 2008, this note was converted into 600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.05 per share, which represented a reduction of $25,880 of principal and $4,120 of interest. On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a non-convertible unsecured note payable with this stockholder in the amount of $6,855 bearing interest at 18% per annum, due May 31, 2008, and subsequently extended to December 31, 2008, which represents the remaining principal and accrued interest since the date of the conversion of the previous note payable. In addition, an additional amount of $4,000 was loaned to the Company by this stockholder in June 2008.
Merilus, Inc.
(a development stage enterprise)
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2008
Note 4: Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit
As a result of the issuance of 600,000 shares of common stock upon the conversion of a note payable in the amount of $30,000 to a related party as described in Note 3, the Common stock account was increased by $600 and the Paid-in capital account was increased by $29,400.
Note 5: Contingent Liabilities
To the extent that the Company was a party to any financial transactions that were not discharged through MTI’s bankruptcy proceedings, including the obligations associated with the issuance of the one share of preferred stock, or that may not have been listed as part of MTI’s bankruptcy, the Company may have contingent liabilities. To the best of management's knowledge and belief the financial statements accurately reflect the financial position of the Company as of the dates presented and no contingent liabilities exist.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This periodic report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Plan of Operations provided below, including information regarding the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, competitive positions, growth opportunities, and the plans and objectives of management. The statements made as part of the Plan of Operations that are not historical facts are hereby identified as "forward-looking statements."
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The Company believes there have been no significant changes during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, to the items disclosed as significant accounting policies in management's Notes to the Financial Statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Plan of Operations
Overview:
Merilus, Inc. (“Company”) was incorporated in Nevada in May 1985 and its initial business endeavors were not successful. During the year 2000 the Company filed a definitive information statement pursuant to Section 14c of the Securities Act of 1934, to disclose that it had entered into a reorganization agreement with the intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Merilus Technologies, Inc. ("MTI"), a British Columbia, Canada corporation. The Company had issued warrants for the purchase of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share and upon entering into the reorganization agreement, the warrants were exercised and the Company received $2,000,000, which was given to MTI in exchange for notes receivable. Terms of the reorganization agreement included the establishment of a trust into which the Company issued 1 share of preferred stock that represented 3,767,500 “exchangeable shares” of the Company’s common stock. Upon surrender by MTI stockholders of their MTI stock, the Company would issue its common stock to the MTI stockholder. By end of the year 2001, the Company had issued 828,300 shares of its common stock, which represented approximately 22% of the exchangeable shares. MTI filed for bankruptcy protection and was liquidated under the laws of Canada. There are potentially 146,060 shares which could still be converted under the terms of the agreement with MTI.
The Company has not received any revenue from operations in each of the last two fiscal years and is considered a development stage enterprise. The Company’s current operations have consisted of taking such action as management believes necessary to prepare to seek an acquisition or merger with an operating entity. The Company has obtained loans from a stockholder and has issued shares of its common stock to its former president for services rendered. The Company may also issue shares of its common stock to raise equity capital. A stockholder of the Company has financed the Company's current operations, which have consisted primarily of maintaining in good standing the Company's corporate status, in fulfilling its filing requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the audit of its financial statements, and in changing the marketplace of its securities.
A major stockholder of the Company has provided funds to keep the Company operating, cover costs associated with bringing the Company current on its reporting obligations and funding ongoing expenses. The stockholder had agreed to fund up to $30,000. On March 28, 2008, the stockholder agreed to convert the debt into 600,000 shares of common stock of the Company. On March 31, 2008, this same stockholder entered into a non-convertible unsecured note payable in the amount of $6,855 bearing interest at 18% per annum, due May 31, 2008, and subsequently extended to December 31, 2008, which represents the remaining principal and accrued interest since the date of the conversion of the previous note payable.
In 2005, Denny W. Nestripke accepted the position of the Company's sole officer and director. During January of 2006 Mr. Nestripke received 37,500 post split shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $0.003, the prevailing market price during the period, for services rendered, valued at $2,250 On December 7, 2006, Mr. Nestripke resigned and Alex Demitriev was appointed in his place.
The financial statements contained in this interim report have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company is not engaged in any revenue producing activities and has not established any source of revenue other than described herein. These factors raise substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern even though management believes that sufficient funding is available to meet its operating needs during the next twelve months. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Risks associated with the plan of operations:
In its search for a business opportunity, management anticipates that the Company will incur additional costs for legal and accounting fees to locate and complete a merger or acquisition. Other than previously discussed, the Company does not have any revenue producing activities whereby it can meet the financial requirements of seeking a business opportunity. As of June 30, 2008, the Company has debts of $39,921 and may further obligate itself as it pursues its plan of operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will receive any benefits from the efforts of management to locate a business opportunities.
The Company does not propose to restrict its search for a business opportunity to any particular industry or geographical area and may, therefore, attempt to acquire any business in any industry. The Company has unrestricted discretion in seeking and participating in a business opportunity, subject to the availability of such opportunities, economic conditions, and other factors. Consequently, if and when a business opportunity is selected, such business opportunity may not be in an industry that is following general business trends.
The selection of a business opportunity in which to participate is complex and risky. Additionally, the Company has only limited resources and this fact may make it more difficult to find any such opportunities. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to identify and acquire any business opportunity which will ultimately prove to be beneficial to the Company and its stockholders. The Company will select any potential business opportunity based on management's business judgment. At the present time, only Mr. Demitriev serves in management and allowing only one individual to exercise his business judgment in the selection of a business opportunity for the Company presents a significant risk to the Company's stockholders. The Company may acquire or participate in a business opportunity based on the decision of management that potentially could act without the consent, vote, or approval of the Company's stockholders.
Since its inception, the Company has not generated any revenue and it is unlikely that any revenue will be generated until such time as the Company locates a business opportunity to acquire or with which it can merge. However, the Company is not restricting its search to those business opportunities that have profitable operations. Even though a business opportunity is acquired that has revenues or gross income, there is no assurance that profitable operations or net income will result therefrom. Consequently, even though the Company may be successful in acquiring a business opportunity, such acquisition does not assume that a profitable business opportunity is being acquired or that stockholders will benefit through an increase in the market price of the Company's common stock.
The acquisition of a business opportunity, no matter what form it may take, will almost assuredly result in substantial dilution for the Company's current stockholders. Inasmuch as the Company only has its equity securities (its common and preferred stock) as a source to provide consideration for the acquisition of a business opportunity, the Company's issuance of a substantial portion of its authorized common stock is the most likely method for the Company to consummate an acquisition. The issuance of any shares of the Company's common stock will dilute the ownership percentage that current stockholders have in the Company.
The Company does not intend to employ anyone in the future, unless its present business operations were to change. Mr. Demitriev does not have a contract to remain with the Company over any certain time period and may resign his position prior to the time that a business opportunity is located and/or business reorganization takes place.
At the present time, management does not believe it is necessary for the Company to have an administrative office and utilizes the mailing post office box of the Company's president for business correspondence. The Company intends to reimburse management for any out of pocket costs other than those associated with maintaining the post office box.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2008, the Company had a negative $39,495 in working capital with assets of $426 and liabilities of $39,921. If the Company cannot find a new business, it will have to seek additional capital either through the sale of its shares of common stock or through a loan from its officer, stockholders or others. The Company has only incidental ongoing expenses primarily associated with maintaining its corporate status and professional fees associated with accounting and legal costs.
Management anticipates that the Company will incur more costs including legal and accounting fees to locate and complete a merger or acquisition. At the present time the Company does not have the assets to meet these financial requirements. Additionally, the Company does not have substantial assets to entice potential business opportunities to enter into transactions with the Company.
It is unlikely that any revenue will be generated until the Company locates a business opportunity that it may acquire or with which it may merge. Management of the Company will be investigating various business opportunities. These efforts may cost the Company not only out of pocket expenses for its management but also expenses associated with legal and accounting costs. There can be no guarantee that the Company will receive any benefits from the efforts of management to locate business opportunities.
If and when the Company locates a business opportunity, management of the Company will give consideration to the dollar amount of that entity's profitable operations and the adequacy of its working capital in determining the terms and conditions under which the Company would consummate such an acquisition. Potential business opportunities, no matter which form they may take, will most likely result in substantial dilution for the Company's stockholders as it has only limited capital and no operations.
Results of Operations
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company had a net loss of $5,064 and $9,252 respectively, compared to a loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, of $6,943 and $11,896. The Company anticipates losses to remain at the present level or slightly higher until a business opportunity is found. The Company had no revenue during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The Company does not anticipate any revenue until it locates a new business opportunity.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements and it is not anticipated that the Company will enter into any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Forward-looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of our Company. Our Company and our representatives may from time to time make written or oral statements that are “forward-looking,” including statements contained in this Quarterly Report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in reports to our Company’s stockholders. Management believes that all statements that express expectations and projections with respect to future matters, as well as from developments beyond our Company’s control including changes in global economic conditions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. These statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions, as of the time the statements are made, regarding future events and business performance. There can be no assurance, however, that management’s expectations will necessarily come to pass. Factors that may affect forward- looking statements include a wide range of factors that could materially affect future developments and performance, including the following:
Changes in Company-wide strategies, which may result in changes in the types or mix of businesses in which our Company is involved or chooses to invest; changes in U.S., global or regional economic conditions, changes in U.S. and global financial and equity markets, including significant interest rate fluctuations, which may impede our Company’s access to, or increase the cost of, external financing for our operations and investments; increased competitive pressures, both domestically and internationally, legal and regulatory developments, such as regulatory actions affecting environmental activities, the imposition by foreign countries of trade restrictions and changes in international tax laws or currency controls; adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, labor disputes, which may lead to increased costs or disruption of operations.
This list of factors that may affect future performance and the accuracy of forward-looking statements is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. Accordingly, all forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
NA-Smaller Reporting Company
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our President and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report were effective such that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
Our management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2008. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that, as of June 30, 2008, our internal control over financial reporting was effective. However, with the limitations on the ability to provide segregation of duties, our management is actively seeking to add additional management personnel to provide segregation of duties.
Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
None
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
We have not sold for cash any restricted securities during the three months ended June 30, 2008. A stockholder of the Company did convert a note into 600,000 shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Use of Proceeds of Registered Securities
None; not applicable.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Us and Affiliated Purchasers
During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we have not purchased any equity securities nor have any officers or directors of the Company.
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
We are not aware of any defaults upon senior securities.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
ITEM 5. Other Information.
None
ITEM 6. Exhibits
a) Index of Exhibits:
Exhibit Table # Title of Document Location
3 (i) Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference*
3 (i) Amended Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference**
3 (i) Amended Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference***
3 (ii) Bylaws Incorporated by reference*
3 (ii) Revised Bylaws Incorporated by reference****
4 Specimen Stock Certificate Incorporated by reference*
11 Computation of loss per share Notes to financial statements
31 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14a(a) Certification – CEO & CFO This filing
32 Section 1350 Certification – CEO & CFO This filing
* Incorporated by reference from the Company's registration statement on Form 10-SB filed with the Commission, SEC file no.000-28475.
** Incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive 14C filed on July 31, 2000, with the Commission, SEC file no.000-28475.
*** Incorporated by reference from the Company's definitive 14C filed on January 9, 2001, with the Commission, SEC file no.000-28475.
**** Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 10-QSB, for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, filed with the Commission.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Merilus, Inc.
(Registrant)
Dated: August 18, 2008 By: /s/ Alex Demitriev
Alex Demitriev
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Director