SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________ to _____________
Commission File No. 000-49648
NIGHTCULTURE, INC. |
(Exact name of registrant specified in its charter) |
Nevada | | 73-1554122 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057 |
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code) |
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (832) 535-9070
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | | Name of each exchange on which each is registered |
None | | None |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
(Title of Class) |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x 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. x
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 definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer”and“smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
The aggregate market value of the shares of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates or, 25,954,281 shares, of the registrant as of June 30, 2014 was approximately $1.2 million based upon the closing price of $0.046 per share reported for such date on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board maintained by FINRA. Shares of common stock held by each officer and director and by each person who is known to own 10% of more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the Company. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of March 30, 2015 was 65,958,931
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | | | |
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PART 1 | | | | |
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Item 1. | Business | | | 4 | |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | | | 11 | |
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | | | 11 | |
Item 2. | Properties | | | 11 | |
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | | | 11 | |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosure | | | 11 | |
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PART II | | | | | |
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Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | | | 12 | |
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data | | | 13 | |
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations | | | 13 | |
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | | 18 | |
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | | | 18 | |
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | | | 18 | |
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures | | | 18 | |
Item 9B. | Other Information | | | 19 | |
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PART III | | | | | |
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Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | | | 20 | |
Item 11. | Executive Compensation | | | 21 | |
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | | | 22 | |
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | | | 23 | |
Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | | | 23 | |
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PART IV | | | | | |
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Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | | | 24 | |
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SIGNATURES | | | | 25 | |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forwarding-looking statements include without limitation statements regarding our expectations and beliefs about the market and industry, our goals, plans, and expectations regarding our results, our intentions and strategies regarding future operations and transactions, our beliefs regarding the future success of our business, our expectations and beliefs regarding competition, competitors, the basis of competition and our ability to compete, our beliefs and expectations regarding our ability to hire and retain personnel, our ability to expand into new geographic markets and music genres, our ability to acquire other operators and venues, our beliefs regarding period to period results of operations, our expectations regarding revenues, our expectations regarding future growth and financial performance, our beliefs and expectations regarding the adequacy of our facilities, and our beliefs and expectations regarding our financial position, ability to finance operations and growth and the amount of financing necessary to support operations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” for a discussion of certain risks. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this annual report on Form 10-K.
As used in this annual report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “the Company,” and “NightCulture” refer to NightCulture, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries.
PART I
Item 1. Business
General
NightCulture Inc. "Concerts that Change Your Life" produces Electronic Dance Music (EDM) concerts in 4 markets – Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas, Texas – with world renowned DJs and artists and produces annual branded music festivals – "Something Wicked," a Halloween themed festival in Houston, Texas that drew 40,000+ fans in 2014, and "Something Wonderful," a spring themed festival in Dallas, Texas. NightCulture also operates a branded concert venue under the name "Stereo Live" in Houston, Texas.
We are headquartered at 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77057. Our telephone number is (832) 535-9070.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to capitalize on the global rise of Electronic Dance Music which is a $6.2 billion dollar a year industry per a report issued at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, Spain Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
Capitalize on Our Existing Position in the EDM Market to Facilitate Growth and Entry into New Geographic Markets. We believe that we have a strong relationship with artists, agents, patrons and other participants in the EDM industry as a result of our history of promoting and producing EDM concerts in our current principal markets of Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. We plan to capitalize on those relationships and experience to increase the number of EDM events that we promote through expansion into new geographic markets beginning in Texas and surrounding states and selectively expanding into other regions of the U.S. market.
Capitalize on Venue Operations and expand our Stereo Live Branded Venue to New Markets. We believe that we are operationally ready to expand our branded venue, Stereo Live, into new markets. We currently have promotional operations in San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas, Texas and are currently looking to expand our venue operations to those markets if the right opportunity presents itself. We are currently looking for capital to aid in the expansion of our Stereo Live venue brand.
Capitalize on Festival Brands. We believe the festival brands that we have invested in since 2012 are gaining significant traction. Something Wicked and Something Wonderful look to become premiere Electronic Music events in our region of the United States. We feel our festival properties have been extremely well received with our customers and are in the early stages of their life cycles.
Capitalize on our Pricing Model to Achieve Strong Attendance at Promoted Events. We have developed what we believe is a unique event-pricing model designed to incentivize early ticket purchasing and to achieve consistently high event attendance. Our model is a scalable pricing model based on release of tickets to events in a staged manner with early tickets being offered at a discounted price and, as an event approaches and fewer tickets remain available, increasing prices over time. We believe that this ticket pricing strategy has allowed us to deliver high attendance levels at promoted events which benefit artists through higher ticket revenues and consumers through a better concert experience associated with events that are at or near capacity. As a result, we believe we are more attractive to artist and their agents as a promoter and, in turn, we are able to promote events that music fans desire to attend.
Capitalize on Low Cost Promotional and Advertising Model and Social Media Experience. We have broad experience, and have experienced favorable responses, through our promotional and advertising program focused on the use of social media. We have used a targeted marketing approach to become a destination of choice for EDM fans. Those fans access our web site to find EDM event and artist information and sign up at our web site and at events to receive notices of upcoming events via email, text messaging and social media. As a result, we have a growing base of fans that we can provide targeted event promotional materials to at a low cost using text messages, emails, postings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, our web site and other internet outlets. We supplement those efforts with select flier distribution, poster placement, word of mouth and direct mail. Because of our ability to target promotional materials to a very specific market, we believe we are able to achieve a very high return on dollars invested in promotional and advertising campaigns as measured by tickets purchased relative to promotional dollars invested. We believe that our promotional and advertising model is fully adaptable to entry into new geographic markets and other music genre.
Opportunistically Acquire Promoters, Venues and Operators in Existing and New Markets. Acquisition of smaller operators’ businesses is expected to be a component of our growth beyond the Texas markets. Large event promotion is generally controlled by major, national, and international promoters while smaller events are often promoted by small local promoters and hosted by small venue operators. We believe there is an opportunity to consolidate smaller operators in existing and other markets through opportunistic acquisitions. Because smaller promoters and venue operators often lack sufficient volume of events to operate profitably, we believe that many of those smaller operators would entertain the sale of their businesses for cash or stock as a means of achieving economies of scale and access to a larger pool of artists and event opportunities. We plan to selectively pursue the acquisition of smaller promoters, venue operators and other companies as a means of entering new markets and achieving greater economies of scale. We plan to acquire and operate, through lease or purchase, music venues in selected markets, initially targeting San Antonio, Austin and Dallas.
With the ongoing implementation of the above strategies, we are targeting growth in events promoted from 172 events in 2013; 230 events in 2014; to 250+ projected for 2015; and continued growth thereafter.
Our Industry
Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is a $6.2 billion a year industry per a report issued at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, Spain Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The DJ is the new rock star. Electronic Dance Music is the millennial generation's choice of music but has been around for decades. EDM DJs, artists, and musicians tour around the country to play their music for concerts and festivals. According to Forbes, the highest paid DJ in 2014, Calvin Harris, made $66 million. With the emergence of online music pirating and streaming, musicians no longer make the majority of their living selling music and now have to tour 200-300 days per year.
We operate in the entertainment and live music industries. In general, our industry encompasses concert promotion, production of music tours, venue operations, ticketing services, merchandising and related services.
Production of live music events or tours entails interaction of diverse industry participants, including artists, booking agents, promoters, venue operators and ticketing agents, among others. Live events or tours are typically initiated by booking agents directly contracting with performers to represent them for defined periods. Booking agents then contact promoters, who will contract with them or directly with performers to arrange events. Booking agents generally receive fixed or percentage fees from performers for their services. Promoters earn revenue primarily from the sale of tickets. Performers are typically paid by the promoter a fixed fee, a percentage of ticket sales, or a portion of event profits or some combination thereof.
Promoters, along with artists, managers and booking agents, set ticket prices and advertise events. Promoters market events, sell tickets, rent or otherwise provide venues and arrange for local production services, such as stages and sets.
Venue operators typically contract with promoters to rent their venues for specific events on specific dates. Venue operators provide services such as concessions, parking, security, ushering, ticket taking, and receive some or all of the revenue from concessions, merchandise, sponsorships, parking and premium seats. For the events they host, venue operators typically receive fixed fees or percentages of ticket sales, as well as percentages of total concession sales from the concessionaire and percentages of total merchandise sales from the merchandisers.
Ticketing services include the sale of tickets primarily through online channels but also through phone, outlet and box office channels. Ticketing companies will contract with venues and/or promoters to sell tickets to events over a period of time at prices provided to them by the venue and/or promoter in charge of the event. The ticketing company generally gets paid a fixed fee per ticket sold or a percentage of the total ticket service charges. Venues will often also sell tickets through a local box office at the venue using the ticketing company’s technology; on these box office tickets, the ticketing company will generally not earn a fee. The ticketing company receives the cash for the ticket sales and related service charges at the time the ticket is sold and periodically remits these receipts to the venue and/or promoter after deducting their fee.
Our Business
NightCulture Inc. "Concerts that Change Your Life" produces (i) Electronic Dance Music (EDM) concerts – 230 events in 2014 – currently in four markets – Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas, Texas – with world renowned DJs and artists; and (ii) branded annual music festivals – "Something Wicked," a Halloween themed festival in Houston, Texas that drew 40,000+ fans in 2014 and "Something Wonderful," a spring themed festival in Dallas, Texas in its inaugural year. We also operate a branded concert venue under the name "Stereo Live" in Houston, Texas.
Although we promote events featuring musical talent from various music genres, we have a grass-roots cultural knowledge of the EDM genre and the EDM community and our present focus is on the promotion and production of concerts or shows with world-class EDM artists and performers. Our knowledge of the EDM genre allows us to tailor events to the different characteristics of each of the major sub-genres of EDM such as House, Electro, Trance, Trap, Dubstep, Big Room, Deep House, Techno, Indie Dance, Underground and Chill Out.
Securing the most popular artists is key to successful event promotion. Top EDM artists attract ticket-buying fans based on their reputations for producing the best music and delivering the best live performances. We have established relationships with artists, agents and venues, the ability to book top artists and an extensive customer database and a track record of booking major global artists and producing safe and fun events.
Top shows that we produced in recent years include: Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Above & Beyond, Flosstradamus, Dillon Francis, Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Gareth Emery, Markus Schulz, ATB, Sasha, John Digweed, Cosmic Gate, Carnage, Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas, Paul Oakenfold.
EDM artists and agents are selective in the promoters they book through seeking to assure successful shows, which typically strengthens an artist’s position in the EDM market place while solidifying the agent’s position with the artist as their primary booking agent. We believe we have a favorable reputation within the EDM artist and agent community, developed from our track record of producing successful EDM events. Because we are able to book top EDM talent, we have the opportunity to put on bigger productions (with larger budgets) and secure the best venues. These bigger productions provide us with more significant revenue producing opportunities – be it advertising, sponsorship opportunities, merchandising for the show, tickets sales and the like.
In addition to our EDM concerts, totaling 230 in 2014 up from 172 in 2013, we produce currently produce two annual music festivals ranging from one full day to multi-day events. On larger events, we often partner with larger major production companies such as SFX Entertainment and its subsidiaries, Disco Donnie Presents and Life in Color. Revenues from partnered shows accounted for 53.7% of our revenues in 2014.
With the highest populated age being 22 years old in 2013 according to the Census and our target demographic being 18-34 year olds, we believe EDM is in the early stages of its life cycle. We also believe that the concert venue business is on the rise as artists, musicians, and DJs now tour 200-300 days per year to offset declining music sales revenues due to the emergence of online piracy and streaming. Record labels were not ready for this shift and ultimately there has been a shortage of venues to accommodate the increase in tours.
We supplement our production and promotion revenues with product merchandising at concerts we produce. Commemorative t-shirts, posters, LED bracelets, branded water bottles, phone charging stations, personal item lockers, and other promotional items are sold at events that we produce.
Our plans for the future of our business include
| · | expanding our production of EDM concerts into additional markets that we identify as profitable ventures; |
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| · | acquiring venues in our current and future markets; and |
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| · | producing unique shows & festivals that cannot be easily matched by our competitors in the industry. |
Markets
We presently operate in the Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio markets. Expansion into additional markets is expected to entail either negotiation of arrangements with venue operators or acquisition of, or partnering with, small local promoters with established operations in a target market. By adding new markets within a region, we expect to create the possibility for artists and agents to create tours in those markets, while at the same time unifying our customers across a broader region. We have developed and identified prospective markets where we can develop business, which include El Paso and McAllen, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana. We believe we could develop business in these markets in the coming years if we are able to raise adequate capital. We could also acquire venues to enable further revenue growth in our current markets. The ability to acquire new markets and open new venues will enable us to grow our business.
Customers
Our target customers are driven by the musical genre of the artists and events we are promoting. Based on our present focus on the EDM genre, are target demographic is characterized as: age 18-35; gender: 60%/40% male/female; location: 90% within 30 mile radius of host city; annual income: 70% less than $50,000; 25% $50,000 to $100,000; and 5% greater than $100,000; and education: 95% high school graduate; 60% college graduate.
Our target customer demographic is subject to change based on the musical genre of a concert being promoted.
Marketing
We use many mediums to get the word out to our customers, including email, text messaging, social media, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, flier distribution, poster placement, word-of-mouth, video, YouTube, telephone and direct mail.
Email marketing, social media, and text messaging are our top three mediums of advertising. These channels are used on constant basis and are the focus of most of our advertising budget. These methods have proven to be the most cost effective way to reach our target audience. We collect email addresses through ticket sales as well as attendee “sign ups” at the shows we produce. Most patrons are happy to receive information from our company since we supply the musical talent and environment that they are most likely to attend in their free time.
Our promotional budget varies from show to show. An advertising and promotions budget is laid out for what best suits each particular show. Shows will warrant a larger or smaller promotional spend due to the amount of interest the show is drawing. Where a particular show warrants a larger budget we may substantially increase our promotional budget to include broader channels such as television, radio, internet ads, giveaways, mall kiosks, local newspaper and magazine ads and articles.
In addition to advertising on our website to promote events, we seek to generate additional revenues and to create cross-marketing opportunities from the sale of advertisements and sponsorship opportunities for companies seeking to reach our demographic markets.
Ticket Sales
Tickets to the concerts and events we promote and produce are sold through multiple channels, including:
| · | Direct ticket sales through eventbrite.com and our websites www.NightCulture.com, www.StereoLiveHouston.com, www.SomethingWicked.com, www.SomethingWonderful.com, www.FullAccessDallas.net |
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| · | Strategic ticket retail locations throughout the city in which an event is being promoted; and |
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| · | Independent promoters. |
For tickets sold through channels other than our websites, we typically pay the ticket agent a fixed fee per ticket or a percentage of the ticket price. We accept all major credit cards and cash for ticket sales.
Ticket pricing is a critical element of a successful concert promotion. Accurately predicting a show’s interest, capacity of venue, artist cost, and total show cost all factor into pricing tickets. We seek to maximize ticket revenue while selling enough tickets to have a successful show where the artist is satisfied with the attendance, the customers have a positive experience and we produce a satisfactory profit.
We work to keep events accessible to EDM fans with our variable price structure. This strategy includes “early bird” discounts with ticket prices increasing as sales increase and the date of the event approaches. VIP tickets grant a higher quality experience. Our ticketing strategy is intended to ensure that each event has at least 80% capacity and incentivizes customers to buy early. Once tickets are purchased, customers become a marketing vehicle through word of mouth as they encourage their friends to join them at the event.
Venues
Since 2012 we have operated a branded concert and events venue, Stereo Live Houston. This has given us a unique ability to better control the end product for the consumer, as well as increasing revenues. With adequate funding we hope to acquire additional venues in other geographic markets.
Competition
Competition in the live entertainment industry is intense. We believe that we compete primarily on the basis of our ability to deliver quality music products, sell tickets and provide enhanced fan and artist experiences. We believe that our primary strengths include:
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| · | our track record of promoting and producing live EDM events in our target markets; and |
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| · | our relationships with EDM industry, artists, and agents. |
Although we believe that our products and services currently compete favorably with respect to such factors, we cannot provide any assurance that we can maintain our competitive position against current and potential competitors, especially those with significantly greater brand recognition, financial, marketing, service, support, technical and other resources.
In the markets in which we promote music concerts, we face competition from promoters and venue operators. We believe that barriers to entry into the promotion services business are low and that certain local promoters are increasingly expanding the geographic scope of their operations.
Our main competitors in the live music industry include SFX Entertainment, Live Nation, AEG, Warehouse Live, Insomniac, Scoremore, Free Press Summer Fest, Afterdark, Ultra Music Festival, House of Blues, C3 Concerts, Real Music Events, Limelight, Gritsy and Reverse, in addition to numerous smaller regional companies that operate in our markets. Our competitors compete with us in all cities and locations for the following: tickets sales, artist bookings, electronic music and concert attendees, venues, sponsorships, and production equipment. Many of our competitors are larger companies with significant operations, outstanding customer service, higher profile in the industry and greater access to capital than we have. However, we have expertise in the EDM genre and we work with the leading EDM artists in the world, which helps us to be competitive in this music segment.
Government Regulations
We are subject to federal, state and local laws governing matters relating to operation of our venues, as well as:
| · | licensing, permitting and zoning, including noise ordinances; |
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| · | human health, safety and sanitation requirements; |
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| · | the service of food and alcoholic beverages; |
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| · | working conditions, labor, minimum wage and hour, citizenship and employment laws; |
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| · | compliance with ADA and DDA; |
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| · | compliance with United States FCPA; |
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| · | sales and other taxes and withholding of taxes; |
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| · | privacy laws and protection of personally identifiable information; |
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| · | historic landmark rules; and |
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| · | environmental protection. |
We believe that we are in material compliance with these laws. The regulations relating to food service in our venues are many and complex. A variety of regulations at various governmental levels relating to the handling, preparation and serving of food, the cleanliness of food production facilities and the hygiene of food-handling personnel are enforced primarily at the local public health department level.
We also must comply with applicable licensing laws, as well as state and local service laws, commonly called dram shop statutes. Dram shop statutes generally prohibit serving alcoholic beverages to certain persons such as an individual who is intoxicated or a minor. If we violate dram shop laws, we may be liable to third parties for the acts of the customer. Although we generally hire outside vendors to provide these services at our larger operated venues and regularly sponsor training programs designed to minimize the likelihood of such a situation, we cannot guarantee that intoxicated or minor customers will not be served or that liability for their acts will not be imposed on us.
We are also required to comply with the ADA, the DDA and certain state statutes and local ordinances that, among other things, require that places of public accommodation, including both existing and newly constructed venues, be accessible to customers with disabilities. The ADA and DDA require that venues be constructed to permit persons with disabilities full use of a live entertainment venue. The ADA and DDA may also require that certain modifications be made to existing venues to make them accessible to customers and employees who are disabled. In order to comply with the ADA, DDA and other similar ordinances, we may face substantial capital expenditures in the future.
We are required to comply with the United States FCPA regarding anti-bribery regulations. These regulations make it illegal for us to pay, promise to pay or receive money or anything of value to, or from, any government or public official for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining or retaining business. This ban on illegal payments and bribes also applies to agents or intermediaries who use funds for purposes prohibited by the statute.
We are required to comply with federal and state laws regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, disclosure and protection of personally identifiable information and user data. Specifically, personally identifiable information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulations in numerous jurisdictions around the world, the intent of which is to protect the privacy of personal information that is collected, processed and transmitted in or from the governing jurisdiction.
From time to time, governmental bodies have proposed legislation that could have an effect on our business. For example, some legislatures have proposed laws in the past that would impose potential liability on us and other promoters and producers of live music events for entertainment taxes and for incidents that occur at our events, particularly relating to drugs and alcohol. More recently, some jurisdictions have proposed legislation that would restrict ticketing methods, mandate ticket inventory disclosure and attack current policies governing season tickets for sports teams.
In addition, we and our venues are subject to extensive environmental laws and regulations relating to the use, storage, disposal, emission and release of hazardous and non-hazardous substances, as well as zoning and noise level restrictions which may affect, among other things, the hours of operations of our venues.
Intellectual Property
We have a logo and lettering for NightCulture.com, Something Wicked, Something Wonderful, Stereo Live, and Full Access which has not been registered. We do not own any patents and we have not filed any patent applications or trademark applications. Other than licenses for commercially available software and the copyrighted material that is on our website, we do not own any other intellectual property.
We own 5 websites that are hosted by a third party. The URLs for these sites are NightCulture.com, StereoLiveHouston.com, SomethingWicked.com, SomethingWonderful.com, FullAccessDallas.net. We also have a Twitter page and a Facebook, and our copyrightable material posted on such sites are subject to non-exclusive, royalty free licenses granted to the third parties hosting such sites.
Employees
As of December 31, 2014, we had 8 full time and 36 part time employees. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements and have not experienced any strikes or work stoppages. We believe our relationships with our employees are positive. From time to time, we utilize the services of independent contractors to perform various services.
Web Site Access to Reports
Our Web site address is www.nightculture.com. We make available, free of charge on or through our Web site, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained on, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
Item 2. Properties
Our executive offices are located at 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas and consist of 150 square feet of office space within a performance venue we lease that is operated by our wholly owned subsidiary.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
On October 21, 2014 a civil case # 2014-56915 was entered in the District Court in Harris County, Texas against Stereo Live. The complaint claims an individual served liquor by the staff of Stereo Live was involved in accident causing damages to the plaintiff who is seeking damages between $200,000 and $1,000,000. At the date of the incident, Stereo Live had enforce an insurance policy covering this incident with aggregate coverage of $2,000,000 and individual coverage up to $1,000,000 for such occurrence. The insurance company is defending the suit under the terms of the policy so the Company has not incurred or accrued any liability as it believes it is fully covered under the insurance policy.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity
Our common stock has been listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority under the Symbol “NGHT.OB,” since January 18, 2013. Prior to that time, there was no public market for our common stock. The table below lists the high and low closing prices per share of our common stock since our stock was first traded, as quoted on the OTCBB.
Fiscal 2014 | | Low | | | High | |
First Quarter | | | 0.035 | | | | 0.07 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.0397 | | | | 0.119 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.0367 | | | | 0.052 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.023 | | | | 0.47 | |
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Fiscal 2013 | | | | | | | | |
First Quarter | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.20 | |
Second Quarter | | | 0.037 | | | | 0.11 | |
Third Quarter | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.048 | |
Fourth Quarter | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.18 | |
Trading in our common stock has been sporadic and the quotations set forth above are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions. All prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
As of March 20, 2015, the closing price of our common stock was $0.035.
Holders
As of March 20, 2015, there were approximately 55 record holders of our common stock.
Dividends
We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock since our inception, and we do not anticipate declaring or paying any dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance future growth. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors the board of directors considers relevant.
Equity Compensation Plans
We presently have no shares reserved or authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Not applicable.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
Our principal line of business is promoting, producing, selling merchandise and concessions at, shows and festivals, primarily in the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) genre. Since 2013, we have promoted and/or produced in excess of 400 shows and festivals. To date, we have organized events principally in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Oklahoma City.
Our revenues are principally derived from ticket sales and concessions to shows that we promote and produce for which we typically receive a negotiated percentage of the ticket revenues. We typically act as agent for acts and recognize only our net share of revenues from ticket sales. In situations where we act as principal in promoting an event and take on the risks and rewards of such event we will recognize the gross revenues from ticket sales. We may also derive additional revenues associated with events that we promote and produce, including negotiated portions of revenues from merchandising, concessions and promotional opportunities.
Our principal costs of generating revenues are direct costs associated with promotion and production of events, including, but not limited to, venue costs, advertising, ticketing costs and costs of event support personnel.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates that are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The result of these evaluations forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amount of revenue and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such difference could be material. Management believes that the following accounting estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results, and they require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. The following narrative describes these critical accounting estimates, the judgments and assumptions and the effect if actual results differ from these assumptions.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are earned through the promotion and production of musical events and the concession sales at some of the venues. Revenue from the promotion and production of an event is recognized after the performance occurs upon settlement of the event. Concession revenue is recognized upon sale at the venues. Revenue collected from advanced ticket sales and expense paid prior to the event is booked as an asset or liability to be settled after the production.
We account for taxes that are externally imposed on revenue producing transactions on a net basis, as a reduction of revenue.
Inventory
Inventory consists of beverages that are sold at venues and is stated at the lower of cost or market.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to employees and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718 requiring employee equity awards to be accounted for under the fair value method. Accordingly, share-based compensation is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite employee service period. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to other than employees in accordance with FASB ASC 505-50. Equity instruments issued to other than employees are valued at the earlier of a commitment date or upon completion of the services, based on the fair value of the equity instruments and is recognized as expense over the service period. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payments using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for common stock options and the closing price of the company’s common stock for common share issuances.
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets
Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Additions are capitalized and maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Intangible assets consist of acquired customer and vendor databases and are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization.
Depreciation and amortization is provided principally on the straight-line basis method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Goodwill and other indefinite intangibles
Goodwill and other intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that impairment may have occurred. To test for impairment, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the related net book value, including goodwill. If the net book value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An income approach is utilized to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. The income approach is based on the projected debt-free cash flow, which is discounted to the present value using discount factors that consider the timing and risk of cash flows. The Company evaluated goodwill for impairment as of December 31, 2014 and determined to impair the asset resulting in an impairment charge of $238,674 to operating expenses.
Derivatives
Fair value accounting requires bifurcation of embedded derivative instruments such as conversion features in convertible debt or equity instruments, and measurement of their fair value for accounting purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In assessing the convertible debt instruments, management determines if the convertible debt host instrument is conventional convertible debt and further if there is a beneficial conversion feature requiring measurement. If the instrument is not considered conventional convertible debt, the Company will continue its evaluation process of these instruments as derivative financial instruments.
Once determined; derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each reporting period end, with any increase or decrease in the fair value being recorded in results of operations as an adjustment to fair value of derivatives. In addition, the fair value of freestanding derivative instruments such as warrants, are also valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Recent Developments
Operations and results during 2014 reflected the following developments:
| · | An increase in the number of concerts promoted from 172 in 2013 to 230 in 2014; |
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| · | An increase in headcount (5 to 8 full time; 17 to 36 part time) to support increases, and planned increases, in events promoted; |
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| · | Expansion of “Something Wicked” to a two-day festival at an added cost of approximately $107,000; |
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| · | Costs of launching a new “Beach Blanket Bingo” beach festival of approximately $60,000; |
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| · | Impairment of goodwill of $238,674 associated with our previous acquisition of Full Access; |
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| · | Purchase and expensing of certain equipment and an internet domain of approximately $17,000; |
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| · | Salary to our CEO and Director totaling $192,000 which was accrued but not paid; and |
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| · | Non-cash charges totaling $78,456 associated with depreciation, amortization and write-down of equipment and market rights. |
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013
Revenue
Our revenues increased by 15.0% from $5,653,776 in 2013 to $6,501,353 in 2014. The increase in revenues was attributable to an increase in the number of shows and the growth in our festival business.
Direct Costs
Direct costs increased by 41.6% from $3,134,641 in 2013 to $4,438,736 in 2014. Direct costs reflect our cost of promotion and production of events.
The increase in direct costs was attributable to the increase in events promoted, festival brand expansion (included $1,470,328 associated with expansion of “Something Wicked” to 2-days, $111,369 in direct costs to launch of “Beach Blanket Bingo”) and increased costs associated with efforts to gain market share, including increased labor costs.
General and Administrative Expenses and Other
General and administrative expense for 2014 increased 8.8% from $2,306,446 in 2013 to $2,508,911 in 2014. The increase in general and administrative expense was attributable to the building of our festival brands and systems required to support the increase in number of shows, including increased labor cost in the employment expansion of 3 full time and 19 additional part time employees.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased 73.3% from $45,269 in 2013 to $78,456 in 2014. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was attributable to additional investments in equipment for the Stereo Live venue.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income in 2014 was $90,113 in 2014 compared to other income of $2,833,422 in 2013. Contributing to the difference between the years is a gain on fair value of derivative liability of $2,201,639 in 2013 compared to a gain on fair value of derivative liability of $135,098 in 2014, a gain on debt forgiveness of $875,934 in 2013 compared to $190,000 in 2014 offset by interest expense of $245,597 in 2013 compared to interest expense of $234,395 in 2014.
Financial Condition
Cash, Cash Flows and Working Capital
We had a cash balance of $64,293 and a working capital deficit of $2,657,261 at December 31, 2014 as compared to a net cash balance of $52,691 and a working capital deficit of $2,759,955 at December 31, 2013. The increase in working capital is primarily attributable to lower derivative liability in 2014 verses 2013.
Operations provided $68,117 of cash during 2014 as compared to $16,251 provided during 2013. The change in operating cash flows during 2014 was principally attributable to increased accounts payable in 2014 over 2013.
Investing activities used $78,653 of cash during 2014 as compared to cash used in investing activities of $0 during 2013. The cash used in investing activities during 2014 was attributable the acquisition of equipment used in the Stereo Live venue.
Financing activities provided cash flows of $22,138 during 2014 as compared to $5,410 during 2013. Cash flows provided by financing activities during the 2014 period related to debt financing of $50,000 and advances of $24,500 from related parties offset by note repayments of $37,412 and reduction of bank indebtedness of $15,010, Cash provided in financing activities in 2013 is attributed to borrowings on debt – net face discount of $80,000 bank overdraft of $15,010 offset by payment of debt of $89,600.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal requirements for capital are to fund our day-to-day operations and to satisfy our contractual obligations, primarily for the repayment of debt.
We believe that we will be required to either improve profitability and operating cash flow or to borrow additional funds or otherwise secure additional financing, or both, to support our operations going forward. Except as described below regarding our line of credit, we do not presently have any commitments to provide financing, if needed, to support our operations.
Capital Expenditures
During the period ended December 31, 2014 we had $78,653 in capital expenditures for equipment.
Debt and Capital Leases
Convertible Debentures. On September 12, 2012, the Company issued $500,000 of convertible debentures maturing on September 11, 2015. The Debentures accrue interest at 5% per annum with a default rate of 12% per annum. The Debentures are convertible into common stock of the Company at 50% of the average closing price of the 20-day trading price ending prior to the date of conversion into the Company common stock. As of December 31, 2014 the Company issued 3,086,029 shares of common stock in exchange for a value of $78,740 of convertible debt leaving a balance of $ 421,260 prior to a debt discount of $101,697.
Credit and Capital Lease Facility. On July 2, 2014, Stereo Live, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit line facility and three equipment leases. The terms of the credit facilities and leases are as follows:
| 1. | A $50,000 loan that is paid back to the lender at the rate of $273.81 per business day for 252 days for total payment of $69,000.12 including the $50,000 in principal and $19,000.12 in total interest. As of December 31, 2014 the balance of the note was $30,215. |
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| 2. | An equipment lease of $32,799.75 payable over 48 months at $1, 024.47 per month for total payment of $49,174.56 including the principal amount of $32,799.75 and interest of $16,374.81. |
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| 3. | An equipment lease of $58,942 payable over 48 months at $1,780.05 per month for total payment of $85,442.40 including the principal amount of $58,942 and interest of $26,500.40 |
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| 4. | An equipment lease of $32,250 payable over 44 months at $1,092.23 per month for total payments of $48,058.12 including the principal amount of $32,250 and interest of $15,808.12 |
The Company has accounted for the above transaction under ASC 640 - 30 “Capital Leases”. During the year ended December 31, 2014, $50,000 was recorded as advances from working capital loan and $123,992 was recorded as purchase of fixed assets through loans. The Company made payments of $37,412 toward the principal balance during 2014. As of December 31, 2014 the balance due on the leases was $136,580, with $61,946 is recorded as short term debt and the remaining balance of $74,634 is recorded as long term debt.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We had no off-balance sheet arrangements or guarantees of third party obligations at December 31, 2014.
Inflation
We believe that inflation has not had a significant impact on our operations since inception.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Our financial statements are audited and appear immediately after the signature page of this report. See “Index to Financial Statements” on page F-1 of this report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer who also serves as our principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation as of December 31, 2014 of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2014.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of our assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. In addition, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, our management conducted an assessment, including testing, based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO Framework”). A material weakness is a control deficiency, or a combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
Based on the evaluation performed, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2014. In arriving at that conclusion, management identified as materials weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting: (1) the lack of accounting proficiency of our chief executive officer who is our sole officer and our principal accounting officer which has resulted in a reliance on part-time outside consultants to perform substantially all of our accounting functions, (2) a lack of adequate segregation of duties and necessary corporate accounting resources in our financial reporting process and accounting function, and (3) lack of control procedures that include multiple levels of review, also arising from our chief executive officer’s lack of accounting training and service in multiple roles as well as our limited financial resources to support hiring of personnel and implementation of accounting systems.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit smaller reporting companies to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth the names, ages and offices of our present executive officer and director. The periods during which such persons have served in such capacities are indicated in the description of business experience of such persons below.
Name | | Age | | Position |
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Michael Long | | 34 | | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
Surain Adyanthaya | | 50 | | Director |
The following is a biographical summary of the business experience of the present directors and executive officer of the Company:
Michael Long has served as our Chief Executive Officer, President and a Director since July 2011. Mr. Long served as President and a director of our predecessor, NightCulture, Inc., from 2008 until the Exchange in 2011. Since November 2009, Mr. Long has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Stereo Live, LLC, and an event venue operator. From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Long served as owner and Chief Executive Officer of Company Reporter, Inc., a small business consulting firm.
Surain Adyanthaya: 50 - Mr. Adyanthaya has served as a Director of the Company since July 2011. Since 1993, Mr. Adyanthaya has worked for PROS Holdings, Inc., a big data software company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. He has been a Senior Vice President of PROS Holdings, Inc since 2003. Mr. Adyanthaya has been integrally involved in in NightCulture since its formation using his 15 years of experience in the events promotion and management business to support the Company
Board Committees
We do not presently maintain an audit committee or compensation committee or any other committees of our board of directors. Until such time as we add independent directors and have the financial resources to support the same, we do not anticipate maintaining any committees of our board.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of Exchange Act
Under the securities laws of the United States, our directors, executive officers, and any person holding more than ten percent of our common stock are required to report their initial ownership of our common stock and any subsequent changes in that ownership to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Specific due dates for these reports have been established and we are required to disclose any failure to file by these dates during fiscal year 2014. To our knowledge, all of the filing requirements were satisfied on a timely basis in fiscal year 2014. In making these disclosures, we relied solely on copies of reports filed with the SEC.
Code of Ethics
Our board of directors has adopted a Code of Business Ethics covering all of our officers, directors and employees. We require all employees to adhere to the Code of Business Ethics in addressing legal and ethical issues encountered in conducting their work. The Code of Business Ethics requires that our employees avoid conflicts of interest, comply with all laws and other legal requirements, conduct business in an honest and ethical manner and otherwise act with integrity and in the company's best interest.
Our board of directors has also adopted a separate Code of Business Ethics for the CEO and Senior Financial Officers. This Code of Ethics supplements our general Code of Business Ethics and is intended to promote honest and ethical conduct, full and accurate reporting, and compliance with laws as well as other matters.
The Code of Business Ethics for the CEO and Senior Financial Officers is filed as an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and is available for review at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Named Executive Officers
The following table sets forth in summary form the compensation earned during 2014 and 2013 by our named executive officers:
Name and Principal Position | | Year | | | Salary ($) (1) | | | Bonus ($) | | | Stock Awards ($) | | | Option Awards ($) | | | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | | | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | | | All Other Compensation ($) | | | Total ($) | |
Michael Long, CEO (2) | | 2014 | | | | 120,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 120,000 | |
| | 2013 | | | | 120,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 120,000 | |
| | 2012 | | | | 47,500 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47,500 | |
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(1) | Includes compensation paid by our subsidiary, NightCulture, Inc. |
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(2) | Mr. Long received $48,000 and $57,000 in cash in 2014 and 2013, respectively and the balance of salary indicated has been accrued. |
Employment Agreement, Severance Pay and Change in Control Payments
We do not presently have employment agreements with any of our employees and do not maintain any arrangements for the payment of severance or other compensation in the event of or in connection with resignation, retirement or other termination of services or a change in control. Our President and CEO provide services on an “as needed” basis and devote a portion of his time to other ventures.
Director Compensation
Beginning in 2013, we have fixed the compensation of our non-employee directors at $120,000 per year. All director fees payable in 2013 and 2014 were accrued and unpaid as of December 31, 2014.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information as of March 15, 2014, based on information obtained from the persons named below, with respect to the beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock held by (i) each person known to be the owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each director, (iii) each named executive officer, and (iv) all executive officers and directors as a group:
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | | Number of Shares Beneficially Owned (1) | | | Percentage of Class | |
Michael Long (2)(3) | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 30.32 | % |
Surain Adyanthaya (2) | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 30.32 | % |
All directors and officers as a group (2 persons) | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 60.64 | % |
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, each beneficial owner has both sole voting and sole investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by such person, entity or group. The number of shares shown as beneficially owned include all options, warrants and convertible securities held by such person, entity or group that are exercisable or convertible within 60 days of March. |
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(2) | Address is c/o Nightculture, Inc., 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas. |
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(3) | Excludes shares beneficially held by Mountain Top, Inc., including (i) 3,086,029 shares of common stock; (ii) an indeterminate number of shares issuable upon exercise of 25,000,000 warrants; and (iii) an indeterminate number of shares issuable upon conversion of Convertible Debentures in the principal amount of $421,260 as of December 31, 2014. Mountain Top, Inc is owned by the fiancé of Mr. Long. |
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
On May 21, 2012, the Company acquired from Michael Long and Surain Adyanthaya 100% ownership of Stereo Live, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Stereo Live”), in exchange for the issuance of one share of stock to each of Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya and the agreement of the Company to indemnify Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya against any obligations of Stereo Live that may have been guaranteed by those individuals. Stereo Live is the owner/operator of a live music venue located at 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas. Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya are the principal shareholders of the Company and, at the time of the Company’s acquisition of Stereo Live, Stereo Live was indebted to the Company in the amount of $151,500.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The following table presents fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our annual financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and fees billed for other services rendered by that firm during those periods.
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Audit fees (1) | | $ | 37,500 | | | $ | 35,000 | |
Audit related fees | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Tax fees | | | -- | | | | -- | |
All other fees | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Total | | $ | 37,500 | | | $ | 35,000 | |
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(1) | Audit fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated annual financial statements and review of the interim consolidated financial statements included in quarterly reports and services that are normally provided by in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements. |
We do not presently maintain an audit committee. Accordingly, audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditors are approved by management but not an audit committee.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
1. | Financial statements. See “Index to Financial Statements” on page F-1 of this report. |
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2. | Exhibits |
Exhibit | | | | Incorporated by Reference | | Filed |
Number | | Exhibit Description | | Form | | Date Filed | | Number | | Herewith |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation | | 8-K | | 3/20/10 | | 3.1 | | |
3.2 | | Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (included in Articles of Merger referred to in Exhibit 2.2) | | 10-Q | | 11/14/11 | | 3.2 | | |
3.3 | | Amended Bylaws | | 10-Q | | 11/14/11 | | 3.1 | | |
10.1 | | Memorandum of Understanding, dated March 8, 2011, by and among NightCulture, Inc. and Calm Seas Capital, LLC | | 8-K | | 8/4/11 | | 10.2 | | |
10.2 | | Form of Convertible Promissory Note | | 10-K | | 3/30/12 | | 10.2 | | |
10.3 | | Form of Warrant | | 10-K | | 3/30/12 | | 10.3 | | |
10.4 | | Assumption Agreement | | 10-K | | 3/30/12 | | 10.4 | | |
10.5 | | Contribution Agreement, dated May 21, 2012, between NightCulture, Inc., Michael Long, Surain Adyanthaya and Stereo Live, LLC | | 8-K | | 5/21/12 | | 10.1 | | |
10.6 | | Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 13, 2012, by and between NightCulture, Inc. and Brooke Humphries and Jeremy Word | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 2.1 | | |
10.7 | | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2012 | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 10.1 | | |
10.8 | | Form of 5% Convertible Debenture, dated September 12, 2012 | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 10.2 | | |
10.9 | | Form of Warrant, dated September 12, 2012 | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 10.3 | | |
10.10 | | Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2012 | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 10.4 | | |
10.11 | | Employment Agreement, dated September 13, 2012, between NightCulture, Inc. and Jeremy Word | | 8-K | | 9/18/12 | | 10.5 | | |
14.1 | | Code of Ethics for CEO and Senior Financial Officers | | 10-K | | 3/30/12 | | 14.1 | | |
21.1 | | List of subsidiaries | | 10-K | | 3/30/12 | | 21.1 | | |
31.1 | | Section 302 Certification of CEO | | | | | | | | x |
32.2 | | Section 302 Certification of CFO | | | | | | | | x |
32.1 | | Section 906 Certification of CEO | | | | | | | | x |
32.2 | | Section 906 Certification of CFO | | | | | | | | x |
101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document | | | | | | | | x |
101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | | | | | | | | x |
101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | | | | | | | | x |
101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | | | | | | | | x |
101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | | | | | | | | x |
101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | | | | | | | | x |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
| NIGHTCULTURE, INC. |
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Dated: March 30, 2015 | By: | /s/ Michael Long | |
| | Michael Long | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | | Title | | Date |
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/s/ Michael Long | | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | | March 30, 2015 |
Michael Long | | (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) | | |
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/s/ Surain Adyanthaya | | Director | | March 30, 2015 |
Surain Adyanthaya | | | | |
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | F-2 | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 | | | F-3 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 | | | F-4 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Equity (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 | | | F-5 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 | | | F-6 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | | F-7 | |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Nightculture, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Nightculture, Inc and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Nightculture, Inc and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has a working capital deficit and an accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2014. These conditions raise significant doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in this regard are described in Note 3. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP
www.malonebailey.com
Houston, Texas
March 30, 2015
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | December 31, | |
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
ASSETS |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 64,293 | | | $ | 52,691 | |
Receivables | | | 700 | | | | 56,136 | |
Prepaid Expense | | | -- | | | | 12,938 | |
Inventory | | | 37,332 | | | | 15,506 | |
Indemnification asset | | | -- | | | | 76,921 | |
Total current assets | | | 102,325 | | | | 214,192 | |
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Fixed assets, net of depreciation of $72,774 and $33,613, respectively | | | 167,145 | | | | 3,660 | |
Intangible assets net of amortization of $101,560 and $62,264 respectively | | | 294,776 | | | | 334,072 | |
Goodwill | | | -- | | | | 238,674 | |
Total assets | | $ | 564,246 | | | $ | 790,598 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expense | | $ | 429,278 | | | $ | 194,494 | |
Accrued interest | | | 89,063 | | | | 67,771 | |
Bank overdraft | | | -- | | | | 15,010 | |
Deferred income | | | -- | | | | 3,558 | |
Accrued salary – related parties | | | 375,000 | | | | 183,000 | |
Advances – related parties | | | 47,060 | | | | 22,500 | |
Derivative liability | | | 1,437,676 | | | | 2,147,814 | |
Notes payable | | | -- | | | | 340,000 | |
Short term lease obligation | | | 61,946 | | | | -- | |
Convertible debt net of discount of $101,697 and $283,106 | | | 319,563 | | | | 216,894 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 2,759,586 | | | | 2,974,147 | |
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Long term liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Long term lease obligation | | | 74,634 | | | | -- | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,834,220 | | | | 3,191,041 | |
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Shareholders’ deficit: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, par value of $0.001; 10,000,000 shares authorized | | | | | | | | |
0 issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | -- | |
Common stock; par value of $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized | | | | | | | | |
65,958,931 and 57,923,615 issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 65,959 | | | | 57,923 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 5,678,239 | | | | 4,882,495 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (8,014,172 | ) | | | (7,340,861 | ) |
Total shareholders’ deficit | | | (2,269,974 | ) | | | (2,440,443 | ) |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | | $ | 564,246 | | | $ | 790,598 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 6,501,353 | | | $ | 5,653,776 | |
Direct costs | | | 4,438,736 | | | | 3,134,641 | |
Gross profit | | | 2,062,617 | | | | 2,519,135 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 78,456 | | | | 45,269 | |
Impairment of goodwill | | | 238,674 | | | | -- | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 2,508,911 | | | | 2,306,446 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | (763,424 | ) | | | 167,420 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Other income | | | -- | | | | 2,023 | |
Gain on debt forgiveness | | | 190,000 | | | | 875,934 | |
Interest expense | | | (234,395 | ) | | | (245,597 | ) |
Gain in change in fair value of derivative liability | | | 135,098 | | | | 2,201,639 | |
Other expense | | | (590 | ) | | | (557 | ) |
Total other income (expense) | | | 90,113 | | | | 2,833,422 | |
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Net income (loss) before tax | | | (673,311 | ) | | | 3,000,862 | |
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Income tax expense | | | -- | | | | (8,081 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | (673,311 | ) | | $ | 2,992,781 | |
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Net income (loss) per share: Basic | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | |
Net income (loss) per share: Diluted | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | |
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 64,425,649 | | | | 56,174,269 | |
Diluted | | | 64,425,649 | | | | 99,795,022 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND 2013
| | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid In | | | Accumulated | | | Total Shareholders’ Equity | |
| | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | (Deficit) | |
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Balance at December 31, 2012 | | | 53,072,325 | | | $ | 53,072 | | | $ | 4,224,412 | | | $ | (10,333,642 | ) | | $ | (6,056,158 | ) |
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Stock issued for conversion of debt | | | 150,000 | | | | 150 | | | | 5,400 | | | | -- | | | | 5,550 | |
Stock issued for cashless exercise of warrants | | | 4,701,290 | | | | 4,701 | | | | (4,701 | ) | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | 657,384 | | | | -- | | | | 657,384 | |
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Net income | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | 2,992,781 | | | | 2,992,781 | |
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Balance at December 31, 2013 | | | 57,923,615 | | | | 57,923 | | | | 4,882,496 | | | | (7,340,861 | ) | | | (2,400,443 | ) |
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Stock issued for conversion of debt | | | 3,086,029 | | | | 3,086 | | | | 75,654 | | | | -- | | | | 78,740 | |
Stock issued for cashless warrants | | | 1,949,287 | | | | 1,950 | | | | (1,950 | ) | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Stock issued for settlement of debt | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000 | | | | 147,000 | | | | | | | | 150,000 | |
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | 575,040 | | | | -- | | | | 575,040 | |
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Net loss | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | (673,311 | ) | | | (673,311 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2014 | | | 65,958,931 | | | $ | 65,959 | | | $ | 5,678,239 | | | $ | (8,014,172 | ) | | $ | (2,269,974 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Cash flow from operating activities | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (673,311 | ) | | $ | 2,992,781 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 78,456 | | | | 45,269 | |
Receipt of services for reduction of indemnification asset | | | -- | | | | 37,006 | |
Impairment of asset - goodwill | | | 238,674 | | | | -- | |
Write –off of indemnification asset | | | 76,921 | | | | -- | |
Gain on Settlement on Debt and Accrued Interest | | | -- | | | | (875,934 | ) |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 181,409 | | | | 176,266 | |
(Gain) loss on settlement of debt | | | (150,000 | ) | | | -- | |
(Gain) loss on debt forgiveness | | | (40,000 | ) | | | -- | |
Change in fair value of derivative liability | | | (135,098 | ) | | | (2,201,639 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivables | | | 55,436 | | | | (170,063 | ) |
Inventory | | | (21,826 | ) | | | 6,593 | |
Other assets | | | 12,938 | | | | (12,938 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 256,076 | | | | (117,648 | ) |
Accrued Salary –related party | | | 192,000 | | | | 183,000 | |
Deferred income | | | (3,558 | ) | | | (46,442 | ) |
Net cash flow provided by operating activities | | | 68,117 | | | | 16,251 | |
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Cash flow from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for property and equipment | | | (78,653 | ) | | | -- | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (78,653 | ) | | | -- | |
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Cash flow from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Bank indebtedness | | | (15,010 | ) | | | 15,010 | |
Advances- related parties | | | 24,560 | | | | -- | |
Borrowing on debt | | | 50,000 | | | | 80,000 | |
Repayment of notes payable | | | (37,412 | ) | | | (89,600 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 22,138 | | | | 5,410 | |
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Net increase(decrease) in cash | | | 11,602 | | | | 21,661 | |
Cash- beginning of the period | | | 52,691 | | | | 31,030 | |
Cash- end of the period | | $ | 64,293 | | | $ | 52,691 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | | 31,694 | | | | -- | |
Income tax paid | | | -- | | | | -- | |
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NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Debt and interest converted into equity | | $ | 78,740 | | | $ | 5,550 | |
Shares issued for cashless warrants | | $ | 1,950 | | | $ | 4,701 | |
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity - convertible debt | | $ | 142,242 | | | | -- | |
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity - warrant exercise | | $ | 432,798 | | | $ | 657,384 | |
Shares issued for settlement of debt | | $ | 150,000 | | | | -- | |
Purchase of fixed assets through loans | | $ | 123,992 | | | | -- | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
NIGHTCULTURE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION
NightCulture, Inc. (the “Company”) was originally incorporated as Texxon, Inc. on October 6, 1998, under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. From inception until 2006, the Company's primary focus was raising capital to exploit certain exclusive platinum processing licenses.
In May 2006, Texxon and the shareholders of TelePlus completed a share exchange whereby the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of TelePlus from the TelePlus shareholders pursuant to which the shareholders of TelePlus became the majority shareholders of Texxon. In November 2006, Texxon reincorporated in the State of Nevada, changed its name to Continan Communications, Inc. and amended its articles of incorporation to increase its authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock. In December 2006, the Company executed a 1-for-20 reverse stock split. In April 2008, the Company sold all the assets of its operating division and the Company ceased all business operations and began seeking a business to acquire. In March 2009, the Company declared a 1-for-100 reverse stock split and changed its name to XXX Acquisition Corp.
On July 31, 2011, the Company completed a share exchange (the “Exchange”) with NightCulture, Inc. (“NightCulture – Texas), a Texas corporation. Under terms of the Exchange the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of its common stock to the shareholders of NightCulture – Texas in exchange for all the outstanding shares of NightCulture – Texas. As a result of the Exchange, NightCulture – Texas became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, the sole officer of the Company resigned and was replaced by the sole officer of NightCulture – Texas, a director of NightCulture – Texas was appointed to the board of directors of the Company, the shareholders of NightCulture – Texas became the majority shareholders of the Company and the Company adopted the business plan of NightCulture – Texas. In August 2011, the Company changed its name from XXX Acquisition Corp. to NightCulture, Inc. and the Company affected an 8-for-1 forward stock split.
The Exchange was accounted for as a reverse-merger and recapitalization and NightCulture - Texas was considered the accounting acquirer for accounting purposes and XXX Acquisition the acquired company. The business of NightCulture - Texas became the business of XXX Acquisition. Consequently, the assets and liabilities and the operations reflected in the historical financial statements prior to the Exchange are those of NightCulture - Texas and are recorded at the historical cost basis of NightCulture - Texas.
In February 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with NightCulture – Texas, its wholly owned subsidiary, and the holder of debentures and warrants in which the Company assumed all of the obligations under the debentures and warrants of NightCulture-Texas and the holders of those debentures and warrants agreed to look solely to the Company with respect to those instruments.
On May 21, 2012, the Company acquired from Michael Long and Surain Adyanthaya 100% ownership of Stereo Live, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Stereo Live”), in exchange for the issuance of one share of stock to each of Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya and the agreement of the Company to indemnify Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya against any obligations of Stereo Live that may have been guaranteed by those individuals. Stereo Live is the owner/operator of a live music venue located at 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas. Messrs. Long and Adyanthaya are the principal shareholders of the Company and, at the time of the Company’s acquisition of Stereo Live, Stereo Live was indebted to the Company in the amount of $151,500. Subsequent to the merger the indebted amount was treated as an intercompany account and eliminated in the consolidation of the companies. This transaction was accounted for as a combination of entities under common control under ASC 805-10-15. Accordingly, the historical financial statements have been adjusted retroactively assuming the transaction occurred on January 1, 2011.
On September 13, 2012, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with two individuals to acquire Full Access, a promotions and production business in the Dallas, Texas market. Under terms of the agreement, the Company paid the individuals $300,000 cash plus issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock with a value of $290,000, for a total purchase price of $590,000. In addition the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with one of the sellers. The Company agreed to pay the individual $30,000 per year in salary plus 20% of the net profit from events produced and promoted in the Dallas market. The Company also entered into a two-year advisory consulting agreement with the second seller. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company agreed to pay 10% of the net received from events produced and promoted in the Dallas market. Full Access was determined to be a business under ASC 805-10 and accordingly this transaction was accounted for using the Acquisition Method. See Note 13.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for years presented have been reflected herein.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the Company and its wholly-owned Nightculture Inc (Texas) and Stereo Live, Inc. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Related Parties
A party is considered to be related to the Company if the party directly or indirectly or through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Company. Related parties also include principal owners of the Company, its management, members of the immediate families of principal owners of the Company and its management and other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests. A party which can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or if it has an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests is also a related party.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are earned through the promotion and production of musical events and the sale of beverages at some of the venues. Revenue from the promotion and production of an event is recognized after the performance occurs upon settlement of the event. Beverage sales revenue is recognized upon sale at the venues. Revenue collected from advanced ticket sales and expense paid prior to the event is booked as an asset or liability to be settled after the production.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to employees and non-employees in accordance with ASC 718 requiring employee equity awards to be accounted for under the fair value method. Accordingly, share-based compensation is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the requisite employee service period. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to other than employees in accordance with FASB ASC 505-50. Equity instruments issued to other than employees are valued at the earlier of a commitment date or upon completion of the services, based on the fair value of the equity instruments and is recognized as expense over the service period. The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payments using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model for common stock options and the closing price of the company’s common stock for common share issuances.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
The Company reports earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share." Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares available. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed similar to basic earnings (loss) per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. The basic and diluted income (loss) per share for years ended 2014 and 2013 was:
Year Ended December 31, | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net income (loss) per share: Basic | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.06 | |
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Net income (loss) per share: Diluted | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.03 | |
Estimates and Assumptions
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and trade receivables. The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. At times such cash may be in excess of the FDIC limit. With respect to trade receivables, the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of its customers and, as a consequence, believes that the receivable credit risk exposure is limited.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventory
Inventory consists of alcoholic beverages that are sold at venues put on by the Company. The Company accounts for the inventory on a first-in first-out basis and completes physical inventories on a monthly basis to reconcile any variances. Obsolete inventory, if any, is charged off at the end of each month
Property, Equipment and Intangible Assets
Property and equipment are carried at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Additions are capitalized and maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Intangible assets consist of acquired customer and vendor databases and are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization.
Depreciation and amortization is provided principally on the straight-line basis method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Goodwill and other indefinite intangibles
Goodwill and other intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that impairment may have occurred. To test for impairment, the fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the related net book value, including goodwill. If the net book value of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An income approach is utilized to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. The income approach is based on the projected debt-free cash flow, which is discounted to the present value using discount factors that consider the timing and risk of cash flows. The Company evaluated goodwill for impairment as of December 31, 2014 and determined to impair the asset resulting in an impairment charge of $238,674 to operating expenses.
Derivative Liabilities
Fair value accounting requires bifurcation of embedded derivative instruments such as conversion features in convertible debt or equity instruments, and measurement of their fair value for accounting purposes. In determining the appropriate fair value, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In assessing the convertible debt instruments, management determines if the convertible debt host instrument is conventional convertible debt and further if there is a beneficial conversion feature requiring measurement. If the instrument is not considered conventional convertible debt, the Company will continue its evaluation process of these instruments as derivative financial instruments.
Once determined; derivative liabilities are adjusted to reflect fair value at each reporting period end, with any increase or decrease in the fair value, being recorded in results of operations as an adjustment to fair value of derivatives. In addition, the fair value of freestanding derivative instruments such as warrants, are also valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to be recovered. The Company provides a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets for which it does not consider realization of such assets to be more likely than not.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $673,311 for the year ended December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the Company reported an accumulated deficit of $8,014,172, The Company’s ability to generate continued positive cash flows is dependent on the ability to grow its operating entity as well as the ability to raise additional capital. Management is following strategic plans to accomplish these objectives, but success is not guaranteed. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As defined in FASB ASC 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The Company utilized the market data of similar entities in its industry or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs can be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable. The Company classifies fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. FASB ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurement).
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 – | Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. Level 1 primarily consists of financial instruments such as exchange-traded derivatives, marketable securities and listed equities. |
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Level 2 – | Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reported date and includes those financial instruments that are valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including quoted forward prices for commodities, time value, volatility factors, and current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Instruments in this category generally include non-exchange-traded derivatives such as commodity swaps, interest rate swaps, options and collars. |
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Level 3 – | Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. |
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value as December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Recurring Fair Value Measures | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2014 | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 1,437,676 | | | $ | 1,437,676 | |
Derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2013 | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 2,147,814 | | | $ | 2,147,814 | |
NOTE 5 – FIXED AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Fixed assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Computer and Equipment (5 year life) | | | 218,734 | | | | 21,273 | |
Furniture and Fixture (5 year life) | | | 5,185 | | | | - | |
Software | | | 16,000 | | | | 16,000 | |
| | | 239,919 | | | | 37,273 | |
Accumulated Depreciation | | | (72,774 | ) | | | (33,613 | ) |
Net PP&E | | | 167,145 | | | | 3,660 | |
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $39,160 and $5,973, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, $78,653 was paid for purchase of fixed assets.
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Austin Market (10 year life) | | | 27,475 | | | | 27,475 | |
Dallas Market (10 year life) | | | 335,511 | | | | 335,511 | |
San Antonio Market (10 year life) | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Other | | | 3,350 | | | | 3,350 | |
| | | 396,336 | | | | 396,336 | |
Accumulated Amortization | | | (101,560 | ) | | | (62,264 | ) |
Net Intangible Assets | | | 294,776 | | | | 334,072 | |
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $39,296 and $39,296, respectively.
NOTE 6 – DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
During 2011, the Company issued debt instruments that were convertible into common stock at price equal to 70% of the average closing price of the Company’s common stock. The conversion options embedded in these instruments contain no explicit limit to the number of shares to be issued upon settlement and as a result are classified as liabilities under ASC 815. Additionally, because the number of shares to be issued upon settlement is indeterminate, all other share settle-able instruments must also be classified as liabilities.
On the date of issuance, the conversion options and warrants were not readily convertible to cash and therefore qualified for equity classification. In January of 2012, the options became convertible into cash and therefore the fair value of the conversion options and other share settle-able instruments were reclassified from additional-paid in capital to derivative liabilities.
During 2012, the Company issued additional convertible notes and warrants. The conversion options and warrants were classified as derivative liabilities at their fair value on the date of issuance.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the gain on the change in fair value was of $2,201,639. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $657,384 of the derivative liability was reclassified to equity due to the conversion of 12,139,780 cashless warrants to cash.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, the gain on the change in fair value was of $135,098. During the year ended December 31, 2014, $575,040 of the derivative liability was reclassified to equity. The reclassification to equity consisted of $142,242 of derivative liability being for debt being converted to common stock and $432,798 of derivative liability being converted due to 9,401,120 cashless warrants being converted to common stock.
For the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company uses the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model to value its option based derivatives based upon the following assumptions: dividend yield of -0-%, volatility of 6%-20%, risk free rates from 0.16%-1.29% and an expected term equal to the remaining terms of the notes or warrants.
For the year ended December 31, 2014 the Company uses the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model to value its option based derivatives based upon the following assumptions: dividend yield of -0-%, volatility of 127%-250%, risk free rates from 0.14%-0.26% and an expected term equal to the remaining terms of the notes or warrants.
The following table summarizes the changes in the derivative liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2014:
Ending balance as of December 31, 2012 | | $ | 5,006,837 | |
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Reclassification of derivative liability to equity | | | (657,384 | ) |
Gain in fair value of derivative liability | | | (2,201,639 | ) |
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Ending balance as of December 31, 2013 | | $ | 2,147,814 | |
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Reclassification of derivative liability to equity | | | (575,040 | ) |
Gain in fair value of derivative liability | | | (135,098 | ) |
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Ending balance as of December 31, 2014 | | $ | 1,437,676 | |
NOTE 7 – NOTE PAYABLE
During 2012 the Company borrowed $100,000 from a third party, due on demand bearing no interest. $60,000 was repaid during 2013. The outstanding balance of the note payable as of December 31, 2013 was $40,000.
On September 13, 2013 the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $487,135 of accrued interest and $394,349 of note payable. The note was rewritten for a principal amount of $300,000 with no interest. As a result of the transaction the Company realized a gain of $875,934 on debt forgiveness. The outstanding balance of the note payable as of December 31, 2013 was $300,000.
On August 25 2013, the Company borrowed $80,000 from a third party. The note had a $9,600 Original Issue Discount requiring repayment of $89,600. The note matured on November 15, 2013 and carried an interest rate of 8%. The note plus interest of $9,600 was repaid on November 8, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the $9,600 was amortized to interest expense.
On May 28, 2014 the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock to retire a note of $300,000. The shares were valued at market price on the respective date of issuance and the fair value of the shares was determined to be $150,000. The Company recorded a $150,000 gain on debt settlement for the year ended December 31, 2014. As part this agreement the Company paid $10 to the note holder for the forgiveness of a $40,000 note and the company recorded a $40,000 gain on debt forgiveness.
Lease Obligation
On July 2, 2014 Stereo Live a subsidiary of the Company entered into credit line facility and three equipment leases. The terms of the credit facilities and leases are as follows:
| 1. | A $50,000 loan that is paid back to the lender at the rate of $273.81 per business day for 252 days for total payment of $69,000.12 including the $50,000 in principal and $19,000.12 in total interest. As of December 31, 2014 the balance of the note was $30,215. |
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| 2. | An equipment lease of $32,799.75 payable over 48 months at $1,024.47 per month for total payment of $49,174.56 including the principal amount of $32,799.75 and interest of $16,374.81. |
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| 3. | An equipment lease of $58,942 payable over 48 months at $1,780.05 per month for total payment of $85,442.40 including the principal amount of $58,942 and interest of $26,500.40. |
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| 4. | An equipment lease of $32,250 payable over 44 months at $1,092.23 per month for total payments of $48,058.12 including the principal amount of $32,250 and interest of $15,808.12. |
The Company has accounted for the above transaction under ASC 640 - 30 “Capital Leases”. During the year ended December 31, 2014, $50,000 was recorded as advances from working capital loan and $123,992 was recorded as purchase of fixed assets through loans. Also the Company has made payment of $37,412 toward the principal balance during the year ended December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2014 the balance due on the leases was $136,580 with $61,946 is recorded as short term debt and the remaining balance of $74,634 is recorded as long term debt.
The note and the leases are personally guaranteed by principals of the Company.
NOTE 8 – CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES
On September 12, 2012 the Company issued $500,000 of convertible debentures maturing on September 11, 2015. The Debentures accrue interest at 5% per annum with a default rate of 12% per annum. The Debentures are convertible into common stock of the Company at 50% of the average closing price of the 20-day trading price ending prior to the date of conversion into the Company common stock.
As discussed in note 4, the Company determined that the embedded conversion options in these notes qualify for liability classification and must be recorded at fair value. The fair value of the conversion options resulted in a full discount to the note of $500,000. During 2013, $166,666 of the discount was amortized to interest expense. As of December 31, 2013, the amount outstanding was $216,894 net of unamortized discount of $283,106. During 2014, $181,409 of the discount was amortized to interest expense. As of December 31, 2014, the amount outstanding was $319,563 net of unamortized discount of $101,697.
On January 28, 2014, 2014 the Company issued 3,086,029 shares of common stock in exchange for the conversion of $78,740 of convertible debt that was originally issued in 2012 (see Note 9).
NOTE 9 – COMMON STOCK
On April 1, 2013 the Company issued 1,852,004 shares of common stock in exchange for 3,647,996 warrants, which were issued in 2011. The conversion of the warrants was a cashless conversion.
On May 6, 2013 the Company issued 841,820 shares of common stock in exchange for 2,500,000 warrants, which were issued in 2011. The conversion of the warrants was a cashless conversion.
On June 11, 2013 the Company issued 2,007,466 shares of common stock in exchange for 5,991,784 warrants, which were issued in 2011. The conversion of the warrants was a cashless conversion.
On September 15, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $487,135 of accrued interest and $394,349 of notes payable. The fair value of the common stock was valued at $5,550. This transaction resulted in a gain on settlement of debt and accrued interest of $875,934.
On January 15, 2014 the Company issued 1,949,287 shares of common stock in exchange for 9,401,120 warrants, which were issued in 2011. The conversion of the warrants was a cashless conversion
On January 28, 2014, 2014 the Company issued 3,086,029 shares of common stock in exchange for a value of $78,740 of convertible debt that was issued in 2012.
On May 28, 2014 the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for the cancellation of a $300,000 note (see Note 7).
NOTE 10 – WARRANTS
In conjunction with the issuance of debentures described in Note 7, on September 12, 2012, the Company issued warrants entitling the holder to purchase up to 25,000,000 shares of the Company common stock at 50% of the average closing price of the 20-day period ending one day prior to exercising the Warrants. The warrant holder may exercise the warrants on or before December 31, 2015.
During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company issued 4,701,290 shares of common stock in exchange for 12,139,780 of cashless warrants originally issued in 2011.
On January 15, 2014 the Company issued 1,949,287 shares of common stock in exchange for the cashless exercise of 9,401,120 warrants, which were originally issued in 2011.
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| | Options | | | Price | | | Life | | | Exercisable | | | Value | |
Outstanding a Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | | 46,540,900 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 46,540,900 | | | | -- | |
Granted | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Exercised | | | (12,139,780 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | -- | | | | (12,139,780 | ) | | | -- | |
Forfeited or cancelled | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | |
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Outstanding at Year Ended December 31, 2013 | | | 34,401,120 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 34,401,120 | | | | 560,723 | |
Granted | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | |
Exercised | | | (9,401,120 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | -- | | | | (9,401,120 | ) | | | -- | |
Forfeited or cancelled | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | | | | -- | |
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Outstanding at Year Ended December 31, 2014 | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 490,688 | |
The following table consists of the warrant activity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 including the number exercised and weighted price of their conversion to common stock:
NOTE 11 – INCOME TAX
At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had a federal net operating loss carry forward of approximately $1,388,842 and $621,736, respectively, which expires in varying amounts between 2032 and 2033.
Components of net deferred tax assets, including a valuation allowance, are as follows at December 31:
| | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carry forward | | $ | 1,388,842 | | | $ | 621,736 | |
Total deferred tax assets | | | 472,206 | | | | 211,390 | |
Less: Valuation Allowance | | | (472,206 | ) | | | (211,390 | ) |
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Net Deferred Tax Assets | | $ | -- | | | $ | -- | |
The valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $472,206 and $211,390, respectively. In assessing the recovery of the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of future deferred tax assets, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. As a result, management determined it was more likely than not the deferred tax assets would not be realized as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, accordingly, recorded a full valuation allowance.
NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were total advances owed to related parties of $47,060 and $22,500 respectively and accrued salary of $375,000 and $183,000, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2014, advance from related parties was $24,560.
NOTE 13 – ACQUISITIONS
On September 13, 2012 the Company purchased from two individuals Full Access, a promotions and production business in the Dallas, Texas market. Under terms of the agreement the Company paid the individuals $300,000 cash plus issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock with a value of $290,000 for a total purchase price of $590,000. The Company transaction was accounted for as a business combination under ASC 805 using the Acquisition Method. The fair values of the assets acquired are as follows:
Indemnification Asset | | $ | 135,104 | |
In Place Contracts | | | 15,815 | |
Customer and Vendor Database | | | 335,511 | |
Goodwill | | | 238,674 | |
Payable | | | (135,104 | ) |
Total | | $ | 590,000 | |
As part of the terms of the purchase of Full Access, the Company entered into a three-year employment agreement with one of the sellers. The Company agreed to pay the individual $30,000 per year in salary plus 20% of the net profit from events produced and promoted in the Dallas market. The Company will pay a bonus for each calendar quarter of $3,750 provided the Dallas Market exceeds a profit of $37,500.
The Company also entered into a two-year advisory consulting agreement with the second seller. Under the terms of the consulting agreement, the Company agreed to pay 10% of the net received from events produced and promoted in the Dallas market.
During July 2013, a vendor contacted the Company claiming amounts owed of $127,413, which were accrued prior to the Company’s purchase of Full Access. The Company has an ongoing relationship with this vendor and had gross receivables outstanding of $162,954 as of December 31, 2013. The Company paid the vendor on behalf of Full Access, resulting in a receivable of 35,541 from the vendor as of December 31, 2013.
On December 12, 2013 we received a default judgment in the District Court of Dallas Texas against a seller of the Dallas market (Full Access) to NightCulture for $135,103.68 plus legal fees of $7,000. The judgment is the result of a suit filed to collect liability not disclosed by the seller at the time of purchase of the Dallas market.
As of December 31, 2014 the Company elected to impair the goodwill of the Dallas market and took an impairment loss of $238,674 due to the drop of revenue and cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
NOTE 14 – INDEMINIFICATION ASSETS
On December 12, 2013 we received a default judgment in the District Court of Dallas Texas against a seller of the Dallas market (Full Access) for $135,104 plus legal fees of $7,000. The judgment is the result of a suit filed to collect a liability not disclosed by the seller at the time of purchase of the Dallas market. Subsequent to the discovery of this liability NightCulture has paid the creditor on behalf of the market seller and is reducing the indemnification asset by the amount earned each quarter by the seller per the sales contract. As of December 31, 2013, the outstanding indemnification asset was $76,921. During the year ended December 31, 2014 the Company wrote off the indemnification asset of $76,921 due to uncertainty of collectability.
NOTE 15 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On July 26, 2012, the Company entered into a five-year lease for its properties. Future minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable operating lease are; $348,000 for 2015, $348,000 for 2016, and $319,000 for 2017.
NOTE 16 – LITIGATION
On October 21, 2014 a civil case # 2014-56915 was entered in the District Court in Harris County, Texas against Stereo Live. The complaint claims an individual served liquor by the staff of Stereo Live was involved in accident causing damages to the plaintiff who is seeking damages between $200,000 and $1,000,000. At the date of the incident, Stereo Live had enforce an insurance policy covering this incident with aggregate coverage of $2,000,000 and individual coverage up to $1,000,000 for such occurrence. The insurance company is defending the suit under the terms of the policy so the Company has not incurred or accrued any liability as it believes it is fully covered under the insurance policy.
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