UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION FROM _______ TO ________.
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-32427
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Utah | | 87-0386790 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | | Identification No.) |
612 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number: (310) 260-6150
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 o
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company T |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes oNo x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS
DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of November 16, 2009, there were 61,159,105 outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $0.001 par value.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation | 9 |
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk | 15 |
Item 4T. Controls and Procedures | 15 |
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 16 |
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 16 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 16 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 16 |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 16 |
Item 5. Other Information | 16 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 16 |
SIGNATURES | 17 |
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Conspiracy Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2009
CONTENTS
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | 3 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | 5 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 6 |
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | 7 |
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
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ASSETS | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 193,504 | | | $ | 424,529 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 331,007 | | | | 256,820 | |
Prepaid manufacturing | | | 257,071 | | | | - | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 781,582 | | | | 681,349 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | | | 13,174 | | | | 11,158 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
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Capitalized development costs and licenses, net | | | 3,301,956 | | | | 2,543,710 | |
Deposits | | | 6,906 | | | | 6,906 | |
Other receivable | | | 85,500 | | | | 92,500 | |
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Total Other Assets | | | 3,394,362 | | | | 2,643,116 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 4,189,118 | | | $ | 3,335,623 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued) | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 948,443 | | | $ | 712,175 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 2,586,950 | | | | 2,440,193 | |
Payroll taxes payable | | | 789,726 | | | | 712,585 | |
Deferred compensation | | | 316,264 | | | | 371,555 | |
Related party loans | | | 30,000 | | | | 80,000 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 2,973,589 | | | | 2,145,632 | |
Notes payable, net of discount of | | | | | | | | |
$-0- in 2009 and $3,183 in 2008 | | | 421,871 | | | | 418,688 | |
Derivative liability | | | 7,307,310 | | | | 2,816,604 | |
Convertible notes payable | | | 2,367,400 | | | | 2,217,400 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 17,741,553 | | | | 11,914,832 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 17,741,553 | | | | 11,914,832 | |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | | | | | |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares | | | | | | | | |
authorized, 51,189,065 shares issued and outstanding | | | 51,190 | | | | 51,190 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 2,790,394 | | | | 2,790,394 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (16,394,019 | ) | | | (11,420,793 | ) |
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Total Stockholders' Deficit | | | (13,552,435 | ) | | | (8,579,209 | ) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | $ | 4,189,118 | | | $ | 3,335,623 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
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| | For the Three Months | | | For the Nine Months | |
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NET SALES | | $ | 1,344,224 | | | $ | 3,024,146 | | | $ | 5,645,415 | | | $ | 7,784,004 | |
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COST OF SALES | | | 1,040,990 | | | | 2,420,106 | | | | 4,632,441 | | | | 5,687,157 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 303,234 | | | | 604,040 | | | | 1,012,974 | | | | 2,096,847 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Professional fees | | | 99,350 | | | | 78,740 | | | | 313,550 | | | | 354,113 | |
Wages and salaries | | | 164,816 | | | | 155,417 | | | | 475,563 | | | | 462,139 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 172,631 | | | | 242,599 | | | | 554,318 | | | | 905,814 | |
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Total Operating Expenses | | | 436,797 | | | | 476,756 | | | | 1,343,431 | | | | 1,722,066 | |
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NET INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | | | (133,563 | ) | | | 127,284 | | | | (330,457 | ) | | | 374,781 | |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Interest expense | | | (52,212 | ) | | | (62,313 | ) | | | (148,880 | ) | | | (159,818 | ) |
Net financing income (expense) | | | - | | | | (10,618 | ) | | | (3,183 | ) | | | (109,463 | ) |
Gain (loss) on valuation of derivative liability | | | (5,150,340 | ) | | | 4,821,469 | | | | (4,490,706 | ) | | | 138,073 | |
Gain on debt forgiveness | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 110,128 | |
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Total Other Income (Expense) | | | (5,202,552 | ) | | | 4,748,538 | | | | (4,642,769 | ) | | | (21,080 | ) |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | | (5,336,115 | ) | | | 4,875,822 | | | | (4,973,226 | ) | | | 353,701 | |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | (5,336,115 | ) | | $ | 4,875,822 | | | $ | (4,973,226 | ) | | $ | 353,701 | |
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BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | 0.10 | | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC | | | 51,189,065 | | | | 51,189,065 | | | | 51,189,065 | | | | 51,189,065 | |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED | | | 51,189,065 | | | | 162,059,065 | | | | 51,189,065 | | | | 162,059,065 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (4,973,226 | ) | | $ | 353,701 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash | | | | | | | | |
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Depreciation and amortization | | | 3,355 | | | | 1,747 | |
Amortization of discount on convertible notes payable | | | - | | | | 109,463 | |
Amortization of capitalized development costs and licenses | | | 340,353 | | | | 686,142 | |
Amortization of discount on notes payable | | | 3,183 | | | | 13,854 | |
Gain on debt forgiveness | | | - | | | | (110,128 | ) |
Net change in derivative liability | | | 4,490,706 | | | | (138,073 | ) |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable and other receivable | | | (67,187 | ) | | | (48,805 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (257,071 | ) | | | 277,200 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 460,166 | | | | (31,467 | ) |
Deferred compensation | | | (55,291 | ) | | | (135,466 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | 827,957 | | | | 1,046,788 | |
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | | | 772,945 | | | | 2,024,956 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Payments for development costs and licenses | | | (1,098,599 | ) | | | (2,589,433 | ) |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (5,371 | ) | | | (9,236 | ) |
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Net Cash Used by Investing Activities | | | (1,103,970 | ) | | | (2,598,669 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Payments on related party loans | | | (58,000 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from related party loans | | | 8,000 | | | | 80,000 | |
Proceeds from notes payable | | | 150,000 | | | | 205,000 | |
Payments on notes payable | | | - | | | | (40,000 | ) |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | | | 100,000 | | | | 245,000 | |
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DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (231,025 | ) | | | (328,713 | ) |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 424,529 | | | | 539,990 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 193,504 | | | $ | 211,277 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: | | | | | | | | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Common stock issued for services | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Notes payable converted to common stock | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes payable | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - - BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. The information furnished in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Although management believes the disclosures and information presented are adequate to make the information not misleading, it is suggested that these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in its December 31, 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K which was filed on April 15, 2009. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009.
NOTE 2 - - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, as of September 30, 2009, the Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $16,000,000, significant negative working capital, and is in default on its debt. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Recovery of the Company's assets is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is indeterminable. Successful completion of the Company's development program and its transition to the attainment of profitable operations is dependent upon the company achieving a level of sales adequate to support the Company’s cost structure. In addition, realization of a major portion of the assets in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon the Company's ability to meet its financing requirements and the success of its plans to develop and sell its products. Management plans to issue additional debt and equity to fund the release of new products in 2009 and 2010 and to continue to generate cash flow from operations. The consolidated financial statements do no include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in existence.
CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
NOTE 3 - - MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS
Convertible Debt
On May 21, 2009, the Company entered into two separate convertible loan agreements. Each loan was for $75,000 resulting in total new debt of $150,000 during the second quarter of 2009. Both loans bear interest at 15%, mature May 21, 2010, require a payment of $37,500 on December 31, 2009 with the balance (including interest) due at maturity, and are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.01 per share (at the note holder’s option at any time the debt is outstanding). At September 30, 2009, the accrued and unpaid interest on this debt was $8,119 and is included in accrued expenses.
The debt was accounted for under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which resulted in no beneficial conversion feature as the conversion rate was equal to the trading price on the date of the transaction (the conversion features were not “in-the-money”).
Derivative Liability
The Company has previously issued convertible debt with embedded derivatives including certain conversion features, variable interest rate features, call and default provisions. The accounting treatment of these derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record the derivatives and related warrants at their fair values as of inception date of the Note and at fair value as of each subsequent balance sheet date. In addition, under the provisions of GAAP as a result of entering into the Notes, the Company is required to classify all other non-employee stock options and warrants as derivative liabilities and mark them to market at each reporting date. As such, the increase in the market price of the Company’s common stock from June 30, 2009 to September 30, 2009 resulted in a loss on valuation of derivative liability of $5,150,340 during the three months ended September 30, 2009.
NOTE 4 - - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In October 2009, the Company converted a portion of its convertible debt and interest into the Company’s common stock. In total, 9,970,040 shares were issued at a conversion rate of $0.02 per share to convert $179,800 of principal and $19,600 of accrued interest.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This Act provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about themselves so long as they identify these statements as forward looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the projected results. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report and with our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $1,344,224, compared to $3,024,146 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This represents a decrease of $1,679,922. This decrease was primarily attributable to last year’s releases of Summer Athletics and Crashtime released on X360 and Wii as opposed to the sole new release of Real Heroes: Firefighter during the three months ended September 30, 2009.
There was a 49.8% change in gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2009, which was $303,234, compared to $604,040 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease in gross profit was primarily the result of last year’s releases of Summer Athletics and Crashtime which had a higher gross profit as compared to the sole new release of Real Heroes: Firefighter released during the three months ended September 30, 2009.
For the three months ended September 30, 2009, operating expenses totaled $436,797 as compared to $476,756 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This was a decrease of $39,959 or 8.4%. The decrease in operating expenses resulted from an decrease in marketing expenses of $20,266 or 27.3% from $74,229 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $53,963 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, a result of the company receiving manufacturing approval for 3 titles during the quarter during the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the one new release of Real Heroes: Firefighter during the three months ended September 30, 2009. In addition, entertainment expenses decreased $7,441 or 27.5% from $27,097 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $19,656 for the three months ended September 30, 2009. Office expense decreased from $19,646 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $14,339 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as the company continued its efforts to spend less when applicable. Professional fees however increased from $78,740 for the three months ended September 30, 2008 to $99,350 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of 26.2% or $20,610 due to consultants paid to assist with the company’s mobile phone projects. Interest expense was $52,212 and $62,313 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively. This was a decrease of $10,101, or 16.2%.
Our loss on derivative liability was $5,150,340 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to gain on derivative liability of $4,821,469 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The difference of $9,971,809 or 206.8% was a result of increase in share price as of September 30, 2009 as compared to September 30, 2008.
We had $0 in financing income/expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $10,618 of financing expense for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Our net loss was $5,336,115 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a net income of $4,875,822 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to the Loss on Derivative Liability of $5,150,340 and the reduced revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $5,645,415, compared to $7,784,004 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This represents decrease of $2,138,589. This decrease was primarily attributable to the strong reorders of Winter Sports Wii, Crashtime and Summer Athletics X360 during the three months ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the release of Real Heroes: Firefighter Wii during the three months ended September 30, 2009.
There was a 51.7% change in gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, which was $1,012,974, compared to $2,096,847 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease in gross profit was primarily the result of reduced sales and smaller gross profit margins for products sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, operating expenses totaled $1,343,431 as compared to $1,722,066 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This was a decrease of $378,635 or 22%. The decrease in operating expenses resulted from an decrease in marketing expenses of $226,639 or 53% from $427,348 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $200,709 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, a result of the company performing more of the marketing duties in house, no new major IR programs. In addition, entertainment expenses decreased $13,758 or 18.8% from $73,335 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $59,577 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Professional fees decreased from $354,112 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $313,550 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an decrease of 11.5% or $40,562 due to less attorney fees and fees paid to outside consultants. Finally, Travel decreased $35,440 or 48.7% from $72,850 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $37,410 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 a result of the company hiring a European consultant to take care of matters in Europe, requiring less travel from the United States to Europe. These decreases were offset by increase in Automobile expenses of $13,205 or 31% from $42,638 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 to $55,843 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 due to automobile expenses paid to our European consultant.
Interest expense was $148,880 and $159,818 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, respectively. This was a decrease of $10,938, or 6.8%.
Our loss on derivative liability was $4,490,706 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to gain on derivative liability of $138,073 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The difference of $4,628,779 or 3,352.4% was a result of the varying share price for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
We had $3,183 in financing expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to $109,463 of financing expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Our net loss was $4,973,226 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to a net income of $353,701 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in net income/net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was due to reduced sales and the loss on derivative liability.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2009 our cash balance was $193,504 compared to $424,529 at December 31, 2008. Total current assets at September 30, 2009 were $781,582 compared to $681,349 at December 31, 2008. We currently plan to use the cash balance and cash generated from operations for increasing our working capital reserves and, along with additional debt financing, for new product development, securing new licenses, building up inventory, hiring more sales staff and funding advertising and marketing. Management believes that the current cash on hand and additional cash expected from operations in fiscal 2009 will be sufficient to cover our working capital requirements for fiscal 2009.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net cash provided by operating activities was $772,945 as compared to $2,024,956 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in cash used in operating activities can be attributed to the net loss incurred and the net change in derivative liability.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net cash used in investing activities was $1,103,970, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $2,598,669 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in cash used in investing activities of $1,494,699 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was due to the company paying less for development costs and licenses as the two significant projects Real Heroes: Firefighter and Crazy Chicken Tales were nearing completion.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net cash provided by Financing Activities was $100,000 compared to $245,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease in cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily from was primarily due to the company raising $150,000 in capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $205,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Our accounts receivable at September 30, 2009 was $331,007, compared to $256,820 at December 31, 2008. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily attributable to orders received at the end of the quarter, which were not paid until the first weeks of October 2009.
As of September 30, 2009 we had a working capital deficiency of $16,959,971. A major portion of our debt is attributed to consulting fees, attorney fees, derivative liability and payroll taxes payable. We plan to reduce these debts with proceeds generated from normal operational cash flow as well as the issuance of company stock.
At September 30, 2009, we had no bank debt.
Financings
On January 16, 2004, we received $50,000 from Calluna Capital Corporation under the terms of a February 25, 2003 convertible notes payable agreement bringing the total amount borrowed from Calluna Capital Corporation to $500,000.
On May 17, 2004, we sold 2,792,200 shares of common stock to accredited investors for $.10 per share, or an aggregate of $279,220.
On August 31, 2004, we sold an aggregate of $1,050,000 principal amount of 5% Secured Convertible Debentures, Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants to purchase 21,000,000 shares of our common stock, and Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants to purchase 21,000,000 shares of our common stock, to four institutional investors. We received gross proceeds totaling $1,050,000 from the sale of the Debentures and the Warrants.
On September 28, 2004, we sold a $50,000 principal amount 5% Secured Convertible Debenture, Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, and Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, to one institutional investor. We received gross proceeds totaling $50,000 from the sale of the Debentures and the Warrants.
On February 9, 2005, we sold an aggregate of $650,000 principal amount of 5% Secured Convertible Debentures, 13,000,000 Class A Common Stock Purchase Warrants, and 13,000,000 Class B Common Stock Purchase Warrants, to four accredited institutional investors for gross proceeds totaling $650,000.
On August 11, 2006, we sold an aggregate of $247,000 principal amount of 15% secured convertible notes to two accredited institutional investors for gross proceeds totaling $247,000 less expenses of $4,000.
On March 30, 2007, we sold an aggregate of $80,000 principal amount of 15% secured convertible notes to two accredited institutional investors for gross proceeds of $80,000 less expenses of $12,500.
On May 21, 2009, we issued and sold a secured convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000 (the “Notes”) to accredited investors in a private placement. The Notes mature one year from the date of issuance and will accrue interest at the rate of 15%. Upon a default in the payment of any amounts due under the Notes, the interest rate will be increased to 18%. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as such term is defined in the Notes), all principal and interest then remaining unpaid shall be immediately due and payable. Events of Default include but are not limited to (i) the Company’s failure to make payments when due, (ii) breaches by the Company of its representations, warranties and covenants, and (iii) delisting of the Company’s common stock from the OTC Bulletin Board. Pursuant to the terms of the Notes, the Subscribers have the right, so long as the Notes are not fully repaid, to convert the Notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $.01 per share, as may be adjusted. The Notes contain anti-dilution provisions, including but not limited to if the Company issues shares of its common stock at less than the then existing conversion price, the conversion price of the Notes will automatically be reduced to such lower price. The Notes contain limitations on conversion, including the limitation that the holder may not convert its Note to the extent that upon conversion the holder, together with its affiliates, would own in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock (subject to an increase upon at least 61-days’ notice by the Subscriber to the Company, of up to 9.99%). The Notes are secured by a security interest in certain assets of the Company.
The Company claims an exemption from the registration requirements of the Act for the private placement of these securities pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder since, among other things, the transaction did not involve a public offering, the investor was an accredited investor and/or qualified institutional buyers, the investor had access to information about us and their investment, the investor took the securities for investment and not resale, and we took appropriate measures to restrict the transfer of the securities.
We do not have any current plans to obtain additional debt or equity financing. We plan to satisfy our capital expenditure commitments and other capital requirements through cash generated from operations and through funds received upon exercise of outstanding warrants. We believe the proceeds from exercise of our outstanding warrants will be sufficient to fund any need for additional capital. We currently have outstanding 35,000,000 Class A Warrants and 35,000,000 Class B Warrants with exercise prices of the lower of $0.02 per share or 70% of the average five lowest closing bid prices of our Common Stock for the 30 trading days prior to the conversion date. Exercise of all of these warrants would provide gross proceeds of $1,400,000. However, at recent market prices of our common stock, none of these warrants are in the money. Thus, if the market price of our common stock does not increase and warrant holders do not exercise their warrants, we may be required to seek additional debt or equity financing. If additional financing is required and we cannot obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms when needed, our financial condition and operating results will be materially adversely affected.
| | Payments due by period |
| | | | | Less than | | | | More than |
Contractual Obligations | | Total | | | One Year | | Years 1-2 | | 2 years |
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Notes Payable | | $ | 2,819,271 | | | $ | 2,819,271 | | | | | |
Operating Lease Obligations | | $ | 103,450 | | | $ | 95,492 | | | $ | 7,958 | | |
License Fee Obligations | | $ | 60,000 | | | $ | 60,000 | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,982,721 | | | $ | 2,974,763 | | | $ | 7,958 | | |
In May 2009, we entered into two notes payable agreements totaling $150,000 with two accredited investors. The notes have a fixed interest amount of $11,250 per each loan and will be paid in 2010. As of September 30, 2009 the balance owed is $150,000.
In September 2008, we entered into two notes payable agreements totaling $80,000 with two related parties. One loan has been paid and the remaining loan will be paid in 2009. The amount owed as of September 30, 2009 is $30,000.
In February 2008, we entered into two notes payable agreements with accredited investors totaling $227,778. To date, these notes are past due and have not been called. The amount owed as of September 30, 2009 is $227,778.
In July 2007, we entered into a convertible debenture in the amount of $200,000. To date, these notes are past due and have not been called. As of September 30, 2009 the balance owed is $200,000.
In March 2007, we entered into a convertible notes agreement totaling $80,000. The notes are past due and have not been called. As of September 30, 2009 the balance owed is $80,000.
In August 2006, we entered into a convertible notes agreement totaling $247,000. The notes are past due and have not been called. As of September 30, 2009 the balance due is $247,000.
On August 5, 2005 and August 8, 2005, two accredited investors loaned us an aggregate of $223,600 in gross proceeds in exchange for two notes payable. The notes bear no interest and are past due and have not been called. As of September 30, 2009 the balance due is $194,093.
On February 9, 2005, we entered into three convertible notes payable agreements totaling $650,000, and in September and October 2004, we entered into two convertible notes payable agreements totaling $1.1 million. The balance due as of September 30, 2009 is $1,690,400. To date, these notes are past due and have not been called.
We currently lease office space at 612 Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. Through the remainder of the lease term, our minimum lease payments are as follows:
Our license agreement with Discovery for "The Jeff Corwin Experience" requires payments of the remaining $80,000 to be paid in full during the year 2005. Although we have only made $20,000 in payments during 2006, we are looking into our options on how to best handle this matter and plan to pay the balance in full by the end of 2009.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Assignment of Accounts Receivable. We regularly assign our receivables to vendors with recourse. Assigned accounts receivable are shown on the accounts receivable section of the balance sheet until collected by the beneficiary. Should the accounts receivable become uncollectible, we are ultimately responsible for paying the vendor and recording an allowance for potential credit losses as deemed necessary. The assigned accounts receivable are generally collected within 90 days; therefore, the balance shown approximates its fair value.
Capitalized Development Costs and Licenses. Capitalized development costs include payments made to independent software developers under development agreements, as well as direct costs incurred for internally developed products. Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility of a product is established and such costs are determined to be recoverable. Technological feasibility of a product encompasses both technical design documentation and game design documentation.
Capitalized Development Costs. For products where proven technology exits, this may occur early in the development cycle. Technological feasibility is evaluated on a product-by-product basis. Prior to a product's release, we expense, as part of cost of sales, development costs when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Amounts related to capitalized development costs that are not capitalized are charged immediately to cost of sales. We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized development costs is evaluated based on the expected performance of the specific products for which the costs relate. The following criteria are used to evaluate expected product performance: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology and orders of the product prior to its release. Commencing upon product release, capitalized development costs are amortized to cost of sales - software royalties and amortization is based on the ratio of current revenues to total projected revenues, generally resulting in an amortization period of one year or less. For products that have been released in prior periods, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Capitalized Licenses. Capitalized license costs represent license fees paid to intellectual property rights holders for use of their trademarks or copyrights in the development of the products. Depending on the agreement with the rights holder, we may obtain the rights to use acquired intellectual property in multiple products over multiple years, or alternatively, for a single product over a shorter period of time.
We evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized licenses on a quarterly basis. The recoverability of capitalized license costs is evaluated based on the expected performance of the specific products in which the licensed trademark or copyright is to be used. Prior to the related product's release, we expense, as part of cost of sales, licenses when we believe such amounts are not recoverable. Capitalized development costs for those products that are cancelled or abandoned are charged to cost of sales. The following criteria are used to evaluate expected product performance: historical performance of comparable products using comparable technology and orders for the product prior to its release.
Commencing upon the related products release, capitalized license costs are amortized to cost of sales - licenses based on the ratio of current revenues for the specific product to total projected revenues for all products in which the licensed trademark or copyright will be utilized. As license contracts may extend for multiple years, the amortization of capitalized intellectual property license costs relating to such contracts may extend beyond one year. For intellectual property included in products that have been released, we evaluate the future recoverability of capitalized amounts on a quarterly basis. The primary evaluation criterion is actual title performance.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue from video game distribution contracts, which provide for the receipt of non-refundable guaranteed advances, is recognized when the games are delivered to the distributor by the manufacturer under the completed contract method, provided the other conditions of sale are satisfied.
Until all of the conditions of the sale have been met, amounts received on such distribution contracts are recorded as deferred income. Although we regularly enter into the assignment of accounts receivable to vendors, we do not record revenues net versus gross since we:
i. Act as the principal in the transaction.
ii. Take title to the products.
iii. Have risks and rewards of ownership, such as the risk of loss for collection, delivery, or returns.
iv. Do not act as an agent or broker.
At all times, we maintain control of the development process and are responsible for directing the vendor. Other than for payment, the customer does not communicate with the vendor.
We utilize the completed contract method of revenue recognition as opposed to the percentage-of-completion method of revenue recognition for substantially all of its products since the majority of its products are completed within six to eight months. We complete the products in a short period of time since we obtain video games that are partially complete or obtain foreign language video games published by foreign manufacturers that are completed.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We regularly review the adequacy of our accounts receivable allowance after considering the size of the accounts receivable balance, each customer's expected ability to pay and our collection history with each customer. We review significant invoices that are past due to determine if an allowance is appropriate based on the risk category using the factors described above. In addition, we maintain a general reserve for certain invoices by applying a percentage based on the age category. We also monitor our accounts receivable for concentration to any one customer, industry or geographic region. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our best estimate, but changes in circumstances relating to accounts receivable may result in a requirement for additional allowances in the future. As of September 30, 2009, the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts is $62,500.
Valuation of Long-Lived Intangible Assets Including Capitalized Development Costs and Licenses. Capitalized development costs include payments made to independent software developers under development agreements, as well as direct costs incurred for internally developed products.
We account for software development costs in accordance with the accounting pronouncement "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed." Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility of a product is established and such costs are determined to be recoverable. Technological feasibility of a product encompasses both technical design documentation and game design documentation. The accumulation of appropriate costs as a capitalized, long-term asset involves significant judgment and estimates of employee time spent on individual software projects. The accumulation and timing of costs recorded and amortized may differ from actual results.
Our long-lived assets consist primarily of capitalized development costs and licenses. We review such long-lived assets, including certain identifiable intangibles, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that we will not be able to recover the asset's carrying amount in accordance with the accounting pronouncement, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." Such events or circumstances include, but are not limited to, a significant decrease in the fair value of the underlying business or asset, a significant decrease in the benefits realized from the software products, difficulty and delays in sales or a significant change in the operations of the use of an asset.
Recoverability of long-lived assets by comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.
Capitalized development costs and licenses, net of accumulated amortization, totaled approximately $3,301,956 at September 30, 2009. Factors we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, significant under-performance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of our use of our assets or the strategy for our overall business or significant negative economic trends. If this evaluation indicates that the value of an intangible asset may be impaired, an assessment of the recoverability of the net carrying value of the asset over its remaining useful life is made. If this assessment indicates that an intangible asset is not recoverable, based on the estimated undiscounted future cash flows or other comparable market valuations, of the entity or technology acquired over the remaining amortization period, the net carrying value of the related intangible asset will be reduced to fair value and the remaining amortization period may be adjusted. Any such impairment charge could be significant and could have a material adverse effect on our reported financial statements.
Income Taxes. We account for income taxes under the accounting pronouncement, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which involves the evaluation of a number of factors concerning the realizability of our deferred tax assets. In concluding that a valuation allowance is required to be applied to certain deferred tax assets, we considered such factors as our history of operating losses, our uncertainty as to the projected long-term operating results, and the nature of our deferred tax assets. Although our operating plans assume taxable and operating income in future periods, our evaluation of all of the available evidence in assessing the realizability of the deferred tax assets indicated that such plans were not considered sufficient to overcome the available negative evidence. The possible future reversal of the valuation allowance will result in future income statement benefit to the extent the valuation allowance was applied to deferred tax assets generated through ongoing operations. To the extent the valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets generated through stock compensation deductions, the possible future reversal of such valuation allowance will result in a credit to additional paid-in capital and will not result in future income statement benefit.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
N/A.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e)) under the Exchange Act) that is designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time specified in the Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act the Company carried out an evaluation with the participation of the Company’s management, including Sirus Ahmadi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Keith Tanaka, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the period ended September 30, 2009. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures at the end of the period covered by this report were not effective due to material weaknesses in the design and effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2009, as further described below, such that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A controls system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.
Changes in internal controls
Our management, with the participation our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation as to whether any change in our internal controls over financial reporting occurred during the Quarter ended September 30, 2009. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that no change occurred in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting during the Quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes from the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION
None.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 6. Exhibits
| | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act |
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31.2 | | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act |
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32.1 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code |
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32.2 | | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| CONSPIRACY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. | |
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| By: | /s/ Sirus Ahmadi | |
| | SIRUS AHMADI | |
| | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER), SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | |
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