SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
or
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to ___________
Commission File Number 33-19048-NY
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 30-0177020 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) |
| 15851 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600 Addison, Texas 75001 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) | |
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| Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (877) 278-6672 | |
Indicate by check mark whether the Issuer:
(1) Has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports):
Yes x 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 |
Non-Accelerated Filer | o | Smaller Reporting Company | x |
(2) Has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
62,275,629 shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $.001 per share, were outstanding as of March 31, 2008.
AMERICAN METAL & TECHNOLOGY, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORM 10-Q
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
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| Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2008 (Unaudited) | 3 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | 4 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for The Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | 5 |
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| Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) | 6 |
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| Notes to Financial Statements | 7 - 11 |
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis Or Plan of Operation | 12 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 14 |
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Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 15 |
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| PART II OTHER INFORMATION | 15 |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 15 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 15 |
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Item 3. | Defaults upon Senior Securities | 16 |
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 16 |
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Item 5. | Other Information | 16 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 16 |
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| Signatures | 18 |
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BALANCE SHEET
MARCH 31st (2007 & 2008)
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
| | March 31, 2008 | | | March 31, 2007 | |
Current Assets | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 26,587 | | | $ | (18,255 | ) |
Prepaid Expenses | | - | | | | 291 | |
Accounts Receivable | | 351,000 | | | | 351,000 | |
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| Total Current Assets | | 377,587 | | | | 333,036 | |
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Non-Current Assets | | | | | | | | |
Intangible Asset, net of accumulated amortization | | 29,450 | | | | - | |
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| Total Non-Current Assets | | 29,450 | | | | - | |
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Property, Plant and Equipment | | | | | | | |
at cost, net of accumulated depreciation | | 72,346 | | | | 48,018 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 479,383 | | | $ | 381,054 | |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | |
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Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and Accrued Liabilities | $ | 579,752 | | | $ | 117,920 | |
Current Portion of Notes Payable (Note 8) | | 359,873 | | | | (127 | ) |
Deferred Revenue | | 351,000 | | | | 351,000 | |
Rewards Payable | | 479,347 | | | | - | |
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| Total Current Liabilities | | 1,769,973 | | | | 468,793 | |
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Non-current Liabilities | | | | | | | |
Loans Payable (Note 8) | | 699,747 | | | | 682,914 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | $ | 2,469,719 | | | $ | 1,151,706 | |
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Stockholders' Equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock - $.001 par value - 500,000,000 | | | | | | | |
shares authorized, 62,275,629 issued and | | | | | | | |
outstanding | | $ | 62,276 | | | $ | 198 | |
Preferred Stock - $0.001 par value - 2,000,000 | | | | | | | |
shares authorized, none issued or outstanding | | - | | | | - | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 528,198 | | | | 264,490 | |
Retained earnings (deficit) | | (2,580,809 | ) | | | (1,035,340 | ) |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ | (1,990,336 | ) | | $ | (770,652 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 479,383 | | | $ | 381,054 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31st (2007 & 2008)
(UNAUDITED)
| | March 31, 2008 | | | March 31, 2007 | |
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Revenue | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 180,143 | |
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Cost of Revenue | | | 12,740 | | | | 30,665 | |
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Gross Profit (Loss) | | | (12,728 | ) | | | 149,478 | |
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Operating Expenses | | | 726,701 | | | | 171,101 | |
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Net Income (Loss) from Operations | | | (739,429 | ) | | | (21,623 | ) |
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Other Income (Expense), Net | | | (6,448 | ) | | | (1,175 | ) |
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Net Income (Loss) | | $ | (745,876 | ) | | $ | (22,798 | ) |
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Weighted average number of common shares | | | | | | | | |
outstanding - basic and fully diluted | | | 62,275,629 | | | | 28,000,629 | |
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Net (Loss) per share - basic and fully diluted | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | 0.00 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31st (2007 & 2008)
(UNAUDITED)
| | March 31, 2008 | | | March 31, 2007 | |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (745,876 | ) | | $ | (22,798 | ) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to | | | | | | | | |
net cash (used) provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
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Increase in Depreciation | | | 5,089 | | | | 1,175 | |
Increase in Amortization | | | 50 | | | | - | |
Increase in Inventory | | | - | | | | - | |
Increase in Rewards Payable | | | - | | | | - | |
(Increase) in Accounts Receivable | | | - | | | | (351,000 | ) |
Increase in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | | | 420,027 | | | | (25,962 | ) |
Increase in Deferred Revenue | | | - | | | | 351,000 | |
Increase in Prepaid Expenses | | | - | | | | 270 | |
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Net cash (used) by operating activities | | | (320,710 | ) | | | (47,315 | ) |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Intangible Assets | | | (21,500 | ) | | | - | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (2,000 | ) | | | (11,068 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (23,500 | ) | | | (11,068 | ) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of Common Stock | | | 26,045 | | | | - | |
Increase (Decrease) in Notes Payable | | | 62,753 | | | | (127 | ) |
Increase in Loans Payable | | | 6,730 | | | | 40,000 | |
Increase in Retained Earnings | | | - | | | | - | |
Increase in Contributed Capital | | | 274,955 | | | | - | |
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Net cash used in financing activities | | | 370,483 | | | | 39,873 | |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | 26,274 | | | | (18,510 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of Period | | | 315 | | | | 255 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, March 31, 2008 | | $ | 26,587 | | | $ | (18,255 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31st (2007 & 2008)
(UNAUDITED)
| | 2007 | |
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| | Common | | | Additional | | | Retained | | | | |
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Balance at January 1, 2007 | | $ | 198 | | | $ | 224,490 | | | $ | (785,033 | ) | | $ | (560,345 | ) |
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Stock Purchased | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Additional Paid in Capital | | | - | | | | 40,000 | | | | (227,509 | ) | | | (187,510 | ) |
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Retained Earnings Adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net Income | | | - | | | | - | | | | (22,798 | ) | | | (22,798 | ) |
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Balance at March 31, 2007 | | $ | 198 | | | $ | 264,490 | | | $ | (1,035,340 | ) | | $ | (770,652 | ) |
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| | Common | | | Additional | | | Retained | | | | | |
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Balance at January 1, 2008 | | $ | 36,231 | | | $ | 253,243 | | | $ | (1,834,933 | ) | | $ | (1,545,460 | ) |
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Stock Purchased | | | 26,045 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 26,045 | |
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Additional Paid in Capital | | | 71,080 | | | | 203,875 | | | | - | | | | 274,955 | |
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Retained Earnings Adjustment | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net Income | | | - | | | | - | | | | (745,876 | ) | | | (745,876 | ) |
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Balance at March 31, 2008 | | $ | 133,356 | | | $ | 457,118 | | | $ | (2,580,809 | ) | | $ | (1,990,335 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
March 31, 2008
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 - History and organization of the company
The Company was incorporated on February 21, 2002 (Date of Inception) under the laws of the State of Delaware. Artfest International Inc. provides sales, marketing, financial and e-commerce systems to the industries of Arts, Antiques, Collectibles and Luxury Goods. The markets are serviced by artists, dealers, galleries, and manufacturers of reproductions and luxury goods.
On December 28, 2007, pursuant to an Acqusition Agreement dated December 28, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of The Art Channel, Inc. in exchange for 28,000,000 shares of Artfest International, Inc. stock, which were issued to the former shareholders of The Art Channel, Inc. of which 8,000,000 shares were issued as of December 28, 2007 and 20,000,000 shares were issued as of March 28, 2008 subsequent to the Company’s annual meeting at which time the shareholders of the Company voted to increase the number of the authorized shares of the Company’s common stock to 500,000,000.
In addition, the Company agreed to issue an additional 1,500,000 shares of stock to the Company’s former Chairman and CEO, Larry Ditto pursuant to the terms in the Acquisition Agreement.
Note 2 - Accounting policies and procedures
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company maintains a cash balance in a non-interest-bearing account that currently does not exceed federally insured limits. For the purpose of the statements of cash flows, all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of March 31, 2008.
Fixed Assets
Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Minor additions and renewals are expensed in the year incurred. Major additions and renewals are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:
Computer equipment | 3 years |
Office equipment | 4 years |
Proprietary Software | 3 years |
Furniture and Fixtures | 7 years |
Property and Equipment consist of the following:
Office equipment | | $ | 6,208 | |
Proprietary software | | $ | 60,500 | |
Furniture and Fixtures- Art | | $ | 43,095 | |
Less-accumulated depreciation | | | (37,457 | ) |
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Total PP&E (net of depreciation) | | $ | 72,346 | |
Impairment of long-lived assets
Long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable or is impaired. No such impairments have been identified by management at March 31, 2008.
Revenue recognition
The Company recognized revenue and gains when earned and related costs of sales and expenses when incurred.
Advertising costs
The Company expenses all costs of advertising as incurred. There were nominal advertising costs included in selling, or general and administrative expenses in 2008 or 2007.
Loss per share
Net loss per share is provided in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS # 128) "Earnings Per Share". Basic loss per share is computed by dividing losses available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company had no dilutive common stock equivalents, such as stock options or warrants as of March 31, 2008.
Reporting on the costs of start-up activities
Statement of Position 98-5 (SOP 98-5), "Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities", which provides guidance on the financial reporting of start-up costs and organizational costs, requires most costs of start-up activities and organizational costs to be expensed as incurred. SOP-98-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998. With the adoption of SOP-98, there has been little or no effect on the Company's financial statements.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value estimates discussed herein are based upon certain market assumptions and pertinent information available to management as of March 31, 2008 and 2007 respectively. The respective carrying value of certain on-balance-sheet financial instruments approximated their fair values. These financial instruments include cash and accounts payable. Fair values are assumed to approximate carrying values for cash and payables because they are short term in nature and their carrying amounts approximated fair values or they are payable on demand.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable on the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.
Segment reporting
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information". The Company operates as a single segment and will evaluate additional segment disclosure requirements as it expands its operations.
Dividends
The Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No dividends have been paid or declared since inception.
Recent pronouncements
In June 2001, SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations", and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets", were issued. SFAS No. 141 requires that all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 be accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and that identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as an assets apart from goodwill if they meet certain criteria. The impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 141 on our reported operating results, financial position and existing financial statements disclosure is not expected to be material.
SFAS No. 142 applies to all goodwill and identified intangible assets acquired in a business combination. Under the new standard, all goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, include the acquired before initial application of the standard, will not be amortized but will be tested for impairment at least annually. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 142 on our reported operating results, financial position and existing financial statement disclosure is not expected to be material.
In July 2001, SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations", was issued which requires the recognition of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. When the liability is initially recorded, the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset is correspondingly increased. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value and the related capitalized charge is depreciated over the useful life of the asset. SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 143 on the Company's reported operating results, financial position and existing financial statement disclosure is not expected to be material.
In August 2001, SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment of Disposal of Long-lived Assets", was issued. This statement addresses the financial accounting and reporting for the
impairment of disposal of long-lived assets and broadens the definition of what constitutes a discontinued operation and how results of a discontinued operation are to be measured and presented. The provisions of SFAS No. 144 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 144 on our reported operating results, financial position and existing financial statement disclosure is not expected to be material.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based awards to employees in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and related interpretations and has adopted the disclosure only alternative of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". Options granted to consultants, independent representatives and other non-employees are accounted for using the fair value method as prescribed by SFAS No. 123.
Year end
The Company has adopted December 31 as its fiscal year end.
Note 3 - Going concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $2,580,809 for the period from February 21, 2002 (inception) to March 31, 2008. The future of the Company is dependent upon its ability to obtain financing and upon future profitable operations from the development of its new business opportunities. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amount of the classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue in existence.
Note 4 - Income taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" (SFAS No. 109), which requires use of the liability method. SFAS No. 109 provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes, referred to as temporary differences. Deferred tax assets and liabilities at the end of each period are determined using the currently enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the periods in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized.
The provisions for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to Income before provision for income taxes. The source and tax effects of the differences are as follows:
U.S. federal statutory rate | 34.00 % |
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Valuation reserve | 34.00 % |
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Total | 0.00 % |
As of March 31, 2008, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $2,585,300 for tax purposes, which will be available to offset future taxable income. This carryforward will expire in various years through 2027.
Note 5 - Stockholders' Equity
The Company was authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock and 2,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value preferred stock as of March 31, 2008.
On November 19, 2002 the Company issued 19,832,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock as founders' shares to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Artfest International, Inc., a Delaware Corporation for a net book value of $19,832.
As of December 28, 2007 the Company issued 8,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock as partial payment to shareholders of The Art Channel, Inc. pursuant to an acquisition agreement. As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s authorized shares were 40,000,000.
In March 2008, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation to increase its authorized shares to 502,000,000, of which 500,000,000 shares are common stock, par value $0.001 and 2,000,000 shares are preferred stock, par value $0.001. The Company then issued an additional 20,000,000 shares of common stock to shareholders of The Art Channel, Inc. and 1,500,000 shares of common stock to Larry D. Ditto pursuant to an acquisition agreement.
Note 6 - Warrants and options
As of March 31, 2008, there were no warrants outstanding; there are 1,600,000 options outstanding to acquire any additional shares of common stock.
Note 7 - Related party transactions
The officers and directors of the Company are involved in other business activities and may, in the future become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific business opportunity becomes available, such person may face a conflict in selecting between the Company and their other business interest. The Company has not formulated a policy for the resolution of such conflicts.
Note 8 - Loans and Notes Payable
On January 5, 2003, the Company purchased a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche through GMAC for $29,717. The note calls for a term of 5 years at a rate of 5.9% beginning on February 24, 2003, and maturing on December 24, 2007. As of the report date, the Company had defaulted on the note and the vehicle was returned to GMAC for sale. GMAC has sold the vehicle and credited the company with $10,491 leaving a balance due of $ 8,315.
The Company has $769,547 in loans payable to shareholders and $226,620 in short-term notes. The notes call for varying interest rates ranging from 1% to 12% per annum, and contain a stock payment option payable at the lender's discretion. As of the report date, the Company is in default on all of its short term notes payable to shareholders and non-shareholders. Management has not formulated a repayment plan, and no contingency plan has been established in the event that the lenders seek legal remedies.
On May 22, 2007, the Company signed a loan payable to Brothers Realty & Investment Group, LLC for $120,000 due on May 22, 2008. This loan accrues interest at 12% per annum.
On July 5, 2007, the Company signed a loan payable to Brothers Realty & Investment Group, LLC for $30,000 due on July 5, 2008. This loan accrues interest at 12% per annum. The original amount was $35,000, with a $5,000 payment having been made in February 29, 2008.
On August 26, 2007, the Company signed a loan payable to Andy Haase in the amount of $25,000 due on August 26, 2008. The loan accrues interest at 10% per annum. The original amount was $35,000, with a $5,000 payment having been made in July 2007.
On April 3, 2007, the Company signed a loan payable to Dale Bagwell for $20,000 with no fixed due date. The loan is non-interest bearing. The original amount was $25,000, with a $5,000 payment having been made in July 2007.
On December 7, 2007 the Company signed a loan payable to Patrick Haxton in the amount of $15,000 with no fixed due date. The loan is non-interest bearing.
On January 31, 2008, the Company signed a Promissory Note payable to Frady Zyskind as Trustee for $50,000 due on July 31, 2008. The loan accrues an interest at 1.5% per month, or 18% per annum.
On March 17, 2008, March 24, 2008, and March 25, 2008 the Company received an advance on a loan prior to the execution of loan documents in the amounts of $10,000, $7,200 and $7,800 respectively for a total of $25,000 from a third party (See Note 9 for further details).
Note 9 - MATERIAL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In March 2008, the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation to increase its authorized shares to 502,000,000, of which 500,000,000 shares are common stock, par value $0.001 and 2,000,000 shares are preferred stock, par value $0.001. The Company then issued an additional 20,000,000 shares of common stock to shareholders of The Art Channel, Inc. and 1,500,000 shares of common stock to Larry D. Ditto pursuant to an acquisition agreement.
On March 28, 2008, the Company filed a Form S-8 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, registering a proposed maximum of 7,500,000 shares of Common Stock. Pursuant to a Consulting Agreement dated March 13, 2008, 3,000,000 of the registered shares were issued to Beryl Zyskind, and the remaining 4,500,000 registered shares will be issued to Mr. Zyskind on or prior to May 22, 2008.
On April 4, 2008, the Company received an advance on a loan prior to the execution of loan documents in the amount of $25,000 from a third party. The Company is currently awaitin the execution of documents for financing of up to $300,000 from this third party pursuant to Convertible Debentures. Pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, the third party will advance the Company an aggregate of $300,000, to be paid in twelve payments of $25,000 each over a period of fifteen weeks, with each advance to be evidenced by a Convertible Debenture.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION.
The following discussion and analysis provides information which we believe is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere herein.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Until the Company begins to generate cash flows through operations, the Company continues to seek both equity investment through the sale of unregistered securities and debt capital as its sources of liquidity.
Management believes the success of the business, potential in the future, needs a stable foundation as a public company. The first part is compliance with laws and regulations, primarily updating and keeping current filings with the SEC, and next establishing the business as a “trading” entity upon a stock exchange such as the OTC Bulletin Board. At the same time, it is important to continue core business pursuits, such as operational improvements, and become a profitable business. We anticipate obtaining funding to address cash flow needs through private placements, loans and similar fundraising initiatives. Our plan is subject to many risks. There can be no assurance of success. See Part III, Item 9, Loan Obligation and Management Restructuring, and other information, contained in the Company Form 10-KSB report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, and the subsequent filings and amendments, if any.
Three months ended March 31, 2008 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Revenue
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008, was $12, a decrease of 99.99% as compared to $180,143 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Revenue decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2007, largely as a result of our acquisition of The Art Channel, Inc. (“Art Channel”) during the quarter ended December 31, 2007. Our revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 reflects that we had virtually no business during this period, as we prepared the Company for operation of Art Channel. Gross profit margin (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2008, was $(12,728), or - -1060.67% of revenues, compared to a gross profit of $149,478, or 82.98% of revenues, for the same period in 2007. The decrease was due to our acquisition of Art Channel during the quarter ended December 31, 2007, and the costs associated with operating a new business attempting to establish itself in the marketplace.
Expenses from Operations
Total expenses, comprised mostly of general and administrative expenses were approximately $726,701 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, a net increase of $555,600 compared to $171,101 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.
The increase in operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was mainly due to general operating expenses associated to growing the Company’s business and operations.
Other Expenses
Other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $6,448 as compared to other expenses of $1,175 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase in other expenses was mainly due to depreciation expenses inherited from the acquisition of Art Channel.
Net Income
We had net loss of $745,876 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 an increase of 3,271.67% as compared to net income of $22,798 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The increase was mainly due to an increase in operating expenses which increased 424.72% compared with the three months ended March 31, 2007, and gross loss in the three months ended March 31, 2008 as opposed to a gross profit in the three months ended March 31, 2007.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity and capital resources
Cash balance amounted to $26,587 in the three months ended March 31, 2008, and a cash deficit of $18,255 as of March 31, 2007.
We will need additional financing to meet our capital requirements. We currently have no arrangements to obtain additional financing and we will be dependent upon sources such as funds from private sources such as, loans and additional private placements, funds from public offerings, and future earnings, if any. In view of our limited operating history, our ability to obtain additional funds is limited. Additional financing may only be available, if at all, upon terms which may not be commercially advantageous.
On April 4, 2008, the Company received an advance on a loan prior to the execution of loan documents in the amount of $25,000 from a third party. The Company is currently awaiting the execution of documents for the financing of up to $300,000 from this third party pursuant to Convertible Debentures. Pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the third party will advance the Company an aggregate of $300,000, to be paid in twelve payments of $25,000 each over a period of fifteen (15) weeks, with each advance to be evidenced by a Convertible Debenture.
Operating activities
Net cash used by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $320,710 compared to $47,315 used by operating activities in the three months ended March 31, 2008. This change was mainly due to the acquisition of Art Channel, and the preparation of the Company for operation of Art Channel’s business.
The Company had a net loss of $745,876 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to a net loss of $22,798 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Net accounts receivable for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $0 compared to $351,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007. The difference in both net income and net accounts receivable were mainly due to the acquisition of Art Channel.
Investing activities
Net cash used by investing activities was $23,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $11,068 used in the same period of 2007.
Financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $370,483 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to $39,873 in the same period of 2007.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Material Commitments
We have no material commitments during the next fiscal period.
Purchase of Significant Equipment
We do not intend to purchase any significant equipment during the next fiscal period.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates could materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations or financial condition in the future. Currently, the functional currency for all of the Company’s operations is the U.S. dollar. We believe our current exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is immaterial. We have not entered into any foreign currency exchange and option contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk and the corresponding variability in operating results as a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. However, we are attempting to enter foreign markets, and changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect our business in the future.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our principal executive and financial officers, after evaluating the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the most recently completed quarter, have concluded that as of the end of the most recently completed quarter, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act (i) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.
This quarterly report does not include an attestation report of the Company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this quarterly report.
There have been no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could affect these controls during or subsequent to the end of the most recently completed quarter.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Previously reported in Part II, Item 5 of the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Previously reported in Part I, Item 4 of the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
Item 5. Other Information:
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(A) Exhibits
ITEM 13. | EXHIBITS. |
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Exhibit | Exhibit |
Number | Description |
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3(i) | Articles of Incorporation * |
3(ii) | Bylaws * |
4 | Stock Option Plan ** |
10 | Acquisition Agreement *** |
20 | Proxy ** |
22 | Published report regarding matters submitted to vote of security holders **** |
31 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications |
32 | Section 1350 Certifications |
* Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
** Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 14A, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2008.
*** Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K/A, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2008.
**** Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2008.
(B) Reports on Form 8-K
(1) | Filed January 18, 2008, the Company announced the acquisition of The Art Channel, Inc. |
(2) | Failed March 11, 2008, the Company announced a change in its certifying accountant. |
(3) | Filed April 18, 2008, the Company announced the results of votes with respect to four proposals at its annual stockholders’ meeting held on March 28, 2008. |
(4) | Filed April 25, 2008, the Company announced that it would be late in filings its Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ARTFEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: May 15, 2008 | By: | /s/ Edward Vakser |
| | Edward Vakser |
| | Title: President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
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