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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY | 1 |
RISK FACTORS | 4 |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS | 8 |
USE OF PROCEEDS | 8 |
DIVIDEND POLICY | 8 |
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK | 9 |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 10 |
BUSINESS | 18 |
MANAGEMENT | 21 |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP | 24 |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS | 25 |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES | 26 |
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS | 27 |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION | 30 |
LEGAL MATTERS | 31 |
EXPERTS | 31 |
AVAILABLE INFORMATION | 31 |
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | F- |
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in the common stock. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including “Risk Factors”, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements, before making an investment decision .
THE COMPANY
Background
On September 14, 2007, the Company, formerly known as Downside Up, Inc. (“DUI”), signed an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with ESP Resources, Inc. (“ESP Resources”) and the shareholders of ESP Resources, (the “Agreement”). The close of the transaction occurred on October 31, 2007 (the “Closing Date”). On the Closing Date, the ESP Resources shareholders exchanged all of their ESP Resources shares for DUI common shares, and ESP Resources merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of DUI and became the surviving corporation of such merger (the “Merger”) and the new wholly owned subsidiary of DUI. As a result of the Merger, ESP Resources shareholders own approximately seventy-five (75%) percent of DUI’s outstanding, post-Merger common shares, or 18,000,000 common shares. The Merger was approved by our Board of Directors and by shareholders holding a majority of our common stock at a Special Meeting of Stockholders held on October 31, 2007. On October 31, 2007, pursuant to the Merger, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to change its name to ESP Enterprises, Inc.
ESP Enterprises, Inc. is a Colorado corporation organized on April 9, 1998, and it’s wholly owned subsidiary ESP Resources (collectively, “ESP”) was originally formed in November of 2006.
Through its subsidiary, ESP is a custom formulator of specialty chemicals for the energy industry. Our more specific mission is to provide applications of surface chemistry to service to all facets of the fossil energy business via a high level of innovation. We are focusing our efforts on solving problems in a highly complex integration of processes to achieve the highest level of quality petroleum output. Listening to our customers with their changing demands and applying our skills as chemical formulators enables us to measure our success in this endeavor.
ESP is an oil field service company that also acts as manufacturer, distributor and marketer of specialty chemicals. ESP supplies specialty chemicals for a variety of oil field applications including separating suspended water and other contaminants from crude oil, pumping enhancement, cleaning, and a variety of fluids and additives used in the drilling and production process. At each drilling site or well that is in production, there exist a number of factors that make each site unique. Wells that are operating short distances from each other in the same field can have very different characteristics. This variance in operating conditions, chemical makeup of the oil and the usage of diverse equipment requires a very specific chemical blend to be used if maximum drilling and production well performance is to be attained.
The goal of ESP is first, to solve the customer’s problem at the well and optimize drilling or production, and secondly, to sell our line of chemical products. Typically, the ESP field technician may gather information at a well site and analyze this data at the company’s labs in Lafayette, Louisiana. The data analysis provides testing parameters and reproduces conditions at the wellhead. This allows ESP to design and test a new chemical blend in a very short time. In many cases, a new blend may be in service at the well in as little as 24 hours. This unique process shortens the chemical development time frame from what might have been as long as two months or more to a few days or hours. Our goal is to provide exceptional service, response times and chemical products to our customers.
As of December 31, 2007, we have generated $697,122 in revenues, and we have a total accumulated deficit of $377,416 as of December 31, 2007. Therefore, our auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Summary of the Offering
The selling shareholders named in this prospectus are offering all of the shares of common stock offered through this prospectus. The selling stockholders are selling shares of common stock covered by this prospectus for their own account.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the resale of these shares. The offering price of $0.75 was determined by the price shares were sold to our shareholders in a private placement offering. The offering price of $0.75 is a fixed price at which the selling security holders may sell their shares until our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, at which time the shares may be sold at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. We have agreed to bear the expenses relating to the registration of the shares for the selling security holders.
There is currently no public market for our securities and you may not be able to liquidate your investment since there is no assurance that a public market will develop for our common stock or that our common stock will ever be approved for trading on a recognized exchange. After this document is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we intend to seek a market maker to apply for a quotation on the OTC BB in the United States. Our shares are not and have not been listed or quoted on any exchange or quotation system. We cannot assure you that a market maker will agree to file the necessary documents with the OTC BB, nor can there be any assurance that such an application for quotation will be approved or that a regular trading market will develop or that if developed, will be sustained. In the absence of a trading market, an investor may be unable to liquidate its investment, which will result in the loss of your investment.
Where You Can Find Us
We own no real property and currently lease our office space. Our principal executive offices are located at 1255 Lions Club Road, Scott, LA 70583. Our telephone number is (337) 706-7056.
RISK FACTORS
See “RISK FACTORS” for a discussion of the above factors and certain additional factors that should be considered in evaluating an investment in the common stock.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL AND OPERATING INFORMATION
The following selected financial information is derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
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Summary of Operations | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 426,366 | | | $ | - | |
Net income (loss) | | | (990,129 | ) | | | (17,612 | ) |
Net profit (loss) per common share (basic and diluted) | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | - | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 24,684,292 | | | | 13,050,000 | |
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Statement of Financial Position | | As of March 31, 2008(Unaudited) | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 118,291 | |
Total assets | | | 914,518 | |
Working capital | | | 128,571 | |
Long-term debt | | | 196,359 | |
Stockholders’ Deficiency | | | 292,939 | |
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| | Year Ended December 31, | |
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Summary of Operations | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Total revenues | | $ | 697,122 | | | $ | - | |
Net income (loss) | | | (374,991 | ) | | | (2,425 | ) |
Net profit (loss) per common share (basic and diluted) | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | - | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | | | 16,694,795 | | | | - | |
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Statement of Financial Position | | As of December 31, 2007 | | | As of December 31, 2006 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 225,203 | | | $ | 909 | |
Total assets | | | | | | | 39,419 | |
Working capital | | | (517,497 | ) | | | (2,853 | ) |
Long-term debt | | | 177,058 | | | | 0 | |
Stockholders’ Deficiency | | | (371,930 | ) | | | (2,425 | ) |
RISK FACTORS
The shares of our common stock being offered for resale by the selling stockholders are highly speculative in nature, involve a high degree of risk and should be purchased only by persons who can afford to lose the entire amount invested in the common stock. Before purchasing any of the shares of common stock, you should carefully consider the following factors relating to our business and prospects. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely affected. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks facing us.
Risks Relating to Our Business
| WE NEED TO MANAGE GROWTH IN OPERATIONS TO MAXIMIZE OUR POTENTIAL GROWTH AND ACHIEVE OUR EXPECTED REVENUES AND OUR FAILURE TO MANAGE GROWTH WILL CAUSE A DISRUPTION OF OUR OPERATIONS RESULTING IN THE FAILURE TO GENERATE REVENUE. |
In order to maximize potential growth in our current and potential markets, we believe that we must expand our manufacturing and marketing operations. This expansion will place a significant strain on our management and our operational, accounting, and information systems. We expect that we will need to continue to improve our financial controls, operating procedures, and management information systems. We will also need to effectively train, motivate, and manage our employees. Our failure to manage our growth could disrupt our operations and ultimately prevent us from generating the revenues we expect.
In order to achieve the above mentioned targets, the general strategies of our company are to maintain and search for hard-working employees who have innovative initiatives; on the other hands, our company will also keep a close eye on expanding opportunities, for example, acquisition of state-owned enterprises.
| IF WE NEED ADDITIONAL CAPITAL TO FUND OUR GROWING OPERATIONS, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT CAPITAL AND MAY BE FORCED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF OUR OPERATIONS. |
If adequate additional financing is not available on reasonable terms, we may not be able to fund our future operations and we would have to modify our business plans accordingly. There is no assurance that additional financing will be available to us.
If we cannot obtain additional funding, we may be required to: (i) limit our investments in research and development; (ii) limit our marketing efforts; and (iii) decrease or eliminate capital expenditures.
Such reductions could materially adversely affect our business and our ability to compete.
Even if we do find a source of additional capital, we may not be able to negotiate terms and conditions for receiving the additional capital that are acceptable to us. Any future capital investments could dilute or otherwise materially and adversely affect the holdings or rights of our existing shareholders. In addition, new equity or convertible debt securities issued by us to obtain financing could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to our common stock. We cannot give you any assurance that any additional financing will be available to us, or if available, will be on terms favorable to us.
· | NEED FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. |
The Company’s future success also depends upon its continuing ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Expansion of the Company’s business and the management and operation of the Company will require additional managers and employees with industry experience, and the success of the Company will be highly dependent on the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled management personnel and other employees. Competition for such personnel is intense. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to attract or retain highly qualified personnel.
Competition for skilled personnel in the oil and gas industry is significant. This competition may make it more difficult and expensive to attract, hire and retain qualified managers and employees. The Company’s inability to attract skilled management personnel and other employees as needed could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results and financial condition. The Company’s arrangement with its current employees is at will, meaning its employees may voluntarily terminate their employment at any time. The Company anticipates that the use of stock options, restricted stock grants, stock appreciation rights, and phantom stock awards will be valuable in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. However, the effects of such plan cannot be certain.
· | WE MAY NEVER PAY ANY DIVIDENDS TO SHAREHOLDERS. |
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on our capital stock. We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to support operations and to finance expansion and therefore we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
The declaration, payment and amount of any future dividends will be made at the discretion of the board of directors, and will depend upon, among other things, the results of our operations, cash flows and financial condition, operating and capital requirements, and other factors as the board of directors considers relevant. There is no assurance that future dividends will be paid, and, if dividends are paid, there is no assurance with respect to the amount of any such dividend.
· | OUR SPECIALTY CHEMICAL BUSINESS, OPERATED BY OUR SUBSIDIARY, ESP RESOURCES, INC., ONLY COMMENCED OPERATIONS IN FEBRUARY 2007, AND HAS LIMITED HISTORICAL OPERATING RESULTS UPON WHICH TO BASE FUTURE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS TO ASSESS THE VALUE OF OUR STOCK. |
Our subsidiary, ESP Resources, Inc., was formed in November 2006 and began operations in February 2007. Accordingly, our business has very limited operating results and therefore it is impossible for an investor to assess the performance of the Company or to determine whether the Company will ever become profitable. An investor will be required to make an investment decision based solely on our subsidiary’s limited operating history and Company management’s background and experience.
· | OUR SPECIALTY CHEMICAL BUSINESS WILL BE DEPENDENT ON THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY WHICH HAS HISTORICALLY BEEN VOLATILE AND COULD NEGATIVELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
Demand for our oil and gas field specialty chemical products and services depends in large part upon the level of exploration and production of oil and gas and the industry's willingness to spend capital on environmental and oil and gas field services, which in turn depends on oil and gas prices, expectations about future prices, the cost of exploring for, producing and delivering oil and gas, the discovery rate of new oil and gas reserves and the ability of oil and gas companies to raise capital. Domestic and international political, military, regulatory and economic conditions also affect the industry.
Prices for oil and gas historically have been volatile and have reacted to changes in the supply of and the demand for oil and natural gas, domestic and worldwide economic conditions and political instability in oil producing countries. No assurance can be given that current levels of oil and gas activities will be maintained or that demand for our services will reflect the level of such activities. Prices for oil and natural gas are expected to continue to be volatile and affect the demand for specialty chemical products and services such as ours. A material decline in oil or natural gas prices or activities could materially affect the demand for our products and services and, therefore, our financial condition.
· | THE POTENTIAL COSTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE COULD HAVE A MATERIAL NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON OUR OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. |
Our specialty chemical business is subject to federal, state and local environmental laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including those concerning emissions and discharges, and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal and import and export of hazardous materials ("Environmental Laws"). The operation of the Company's facilities and the distribution of chemical products entail risks under Environmental Laws, many of which provide for substantial remediation costs in the event of discharges of contaminants and fines and sanctions for violations. Violations of Environmental Laws could result in the imposition of substantial criminal fines and penalties against the Company's operating subsidiary and their officers and employees, as well as the Company, in certain circumstances. The costs associated with responding to civil or criminal matters can be substantial. Also, significant civil or criminal violations could adversely impact the Company's marketing ability in the region served by the Company. Compliance with existing and future Environmental Laws may require significant capital expenditures by the Company.
There can be no assurance that past or future operations will not result in the Company incurring material environmental liabilities and costs or that compliance with Environmental Laws will not require material capital expenditures by the Company, each of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. At some of the Company's sites, surface or subsurface contamination has been established, the full extent of which is unknown. No assurance can be given that material liabilities will not be incurred in the future as a result of the existing contamination. In addition, although the Company intends to conduct appropriate due diligence with respect to environmental matters in connection with future acquisitions, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to identify or be indemnified for all potential environmental liabilities relating to any acquired business. Although the Company has obtained insurance and indemnities for certain contamination conditions, such insurance and indemnities are limited.
· | OPERATING HAZARDS COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE IMPACT ON OUR OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. |
Our specialty chemicals operations are subject to the numerous hazards associated with the handling, transportation, blending, storage, sale, ownership and other activities relating to chemicals. These hazards include, but are not limited to, storage tank or pipeline leaks and ruptures, explosions, fires, chemical spills, discharges or releases of toxic substances or gases, mechanical failures, transportation accidents, any of which could materially and adversely affect the Company. These hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment, environmental damage and may result in suspension of operations. The Company will maintain insurance coverage in the amounts and against the risks it believes are in accordance with industry practice, but this insurance will not cover all types or amounts of liabilities. No assurance can be given either that (i) this insurance will be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities the Company may incur in its operations or (ii) the Company will be able to maintain insurance of the types or at levels that are adequate or at reasonable rates.
· | WE RELY ON THE SERVICES OF CERTAIN KEY PERSONNEL |
Our specialty chemicals business relies on the efforts and talents of our President, David Dugas, and our Vice President, Tony Primeaux. The loss of the services of either one of these persons could adversely affect the operations of our business. Neither of these executives currently has an employment agreement nor are their lives insured for the benefit of the Company by key man life insurance.
· | THE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS BUSINESS IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE AND THIS COMPETITION MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
Our specialty chemical business faces significant competition from major international producers as well as smaller regional competitors. Our most significant competitors include major chemicals and materials manufacturers and diversified companies, a number of which have revenues and capital resources far exceeding ours. Substitute products also exist for many of our products. Therefore, we face substantial risk that certain events, such as new product development by our competitors, changing customer needs, production advances for competing products, price changes in raw materials, could result in declining demand for our products as our customers switch to substitute products or undertake manufacturing of such products on their own. If we are unable to develop and produce or market our products to effectively compete against our competitors, our results of operations may materially suffer.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
· | OUR COMMON STOCK IS NOT TRADING ON ANY PUBLIC MARKET AND OUR SHARES ARE ILLIQUID. EVEN THOUGH WE INTEND TO APPLY TO LIST OUR COMMON SHARES FOR TRADING ON THE OTC BULLETIN BOARD, WE CAN NOT OFFER ANY ASSURANCES THAT OUR SHARES WILL QUALIFY FOR SUCH LISTING AND EVEN IF OUR SHARES DO QUALIFY, WHETHER A MARKET FOR THEM WILL EVER DEVELOP. ACCORDINGLY, PURCHASERS OF OUR COMMON SHARES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESELL OUR SHARES, OR IF RESOLD, THEY MAY NOT BE SALABLE AT THE PRICES PAID FOR THEM. |
We intend to apply to have our common stock quoted on the Over-the-Counter Electronic Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”). The OTCBB is not an issuer listing service, market or exchange. Although the OTCBB does not have any listing requirements per se, to be eligible for quotation on the OTCBB, issuers must remain current in their filings with the Securities Exchange Commission or applicable regulatory authority. In order to be eligible to be listed on the OTCBB and to maintain such eligibility, we would be required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and we would have to remain current in meeting our periodic securities reporting obligations. If for any reason, however, any of our securities are not eligible for initial or continued quotation on the Bulletin Board or an active public trading market does not develop, purchasers of the shares may have difficulty selling their securities should they desire to do so. If we are unable to satisfy the requirements for quotation on the OTCBB, any trading in our common stock would be conducted in the over-the-counter market in what are commonly referred to as the “pink sheets.” As a result, an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of the securities offered hereby.
· | IF AND WHEN OUR COMMON SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING ON THE OTC BULLETIN BOARD, OUR SHARES WILL LIKELY BE CLASSIFIED AS A “PENNY STOCK” AS THAT TERM IS GENERALLY DEFINED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 TO MEAN EQUITY SECURITIES WITH A PRICE OF LESS THAN $5.00. OUR SHARES WILL BE SUBJECT TO RULES THAT IMPOSE SALES PRACTICE AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ON BROKER-DEALERS WHO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING A PENNY STOCK. |
We will be subject to the penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission that require brokers to provide extensive disclosure to its customers prior to executing trades in penny stocks. These disclosure requirements may cause a reduction in the trading activity of our common stock, which in all likelihood would make it difficult for our stockholders to sell their securities.
Under the penny stock regulations, a broker-dealer selling a penny stock to anyone other than an established customer or accredited investor must make a special suitability determination regarding the purchaser and must receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale, unless the broker-dealer is otherwise exempt. Generally, an individual with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000, or annual income exceeding $200,000 individually, or $300,000 together with his or her spouse, is considered an accredited investor. In addition, under the penny stock regulations the broker-dealer is required to:
| · | Deliver, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the penny stock market, unless the broker-dealer or the transaction is otherwise exempt; |
| · | Disclose commissions payable to the broker-dealer and our registered representatives and current bid and offer quotations for the securities; |
| · | Send monthly statements disclosing recent price information pertaining to the penny stock held in a customer’s account, the account’s value and information regarding the limited market in penny stocks; and |
| · | Make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction, prior to conducting any penny stock transaction in the customer’s account. |
Because of these regulations, broker-dealers may encounter difficulties in their attempt to sell shares of our common stock, which may affect the ability of selling stockholders or other holders to sell their shares in the secondary market and have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market. These additional sales practice and disclosure requirements could impede the sale of our securities, if our securities become publicly traded. In addition, the liquidity for our securities may be decreased, with a corresponding decrease in the price of our securities. Our shares in all probability will be subject to such penny stock rules and our stockholders will, in all likelihood, find it difficult to sell their securities.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus may contain forward-looking statements. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology.
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things, (a) our projected sales and profitability, (b) our technology, (c) our manufacturing, (d) the regulation to which we are subject, (e) anticipated trends in our industry and (f) our needs for working capital. These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations” and “Business,” as well as in this prospectus generally. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” and matters described in this prospectus generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus will in fact occur.
Except as otherwise required by applicable laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in the prospectus, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this prospectus.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The selling stockholders are selling shares of common stock covered by this prospectus for their own account. We will not receive any portion of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the shares of common stock covered hereby, or interests therein, by the selling stockholders.
We have agreed to bear the expenses of the registration of the shares. We anticipate that these expenses will be approximately $65,000.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never declared dividends or paid cash dividends on our common stock and our board of directors does not intend to distribute dividends in the near future. The declaration, payment and amount of any future dividends will be made at the discretion of the board of directors, and will depend upon, among other things, the results of our operations, cash flows and financial condition, operating and capital requirements, and other factors as the board of directors considers relevant. There is no assurance that future dividends will be paid, and, if dividends are paid, there is no assurance with respect to the amount of any such dividend.
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE
No market currently exists for our common stock. Therefore, the offering price of $0.75 was based on the offering price of shares sold pursuant to our Regulation D, Rule 506 offering completed in March, 2008, in which we issued a total of 1,625,942 shares of our common stock to twenty-one (21) shareholders at a price per share of $0.75 for an aggregate offering price of $1,219,447.
DILUTION
The common stock to be sold by the selling shareholders is common stock that is currently issued and outstanding. Accordingly, there will be no dilution to our existing shareholders.
PENNY STOCK CONSIDERATIONS
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks” are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system). Penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. The broker-dealer must also make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security that becomes subject to the penny stock rules.
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
No Public Market for Common Stock
There is presently no public market for our common stock. We anticipate applying for trading of our common stock on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms apart. However, we can provide no assurance that our shares will be traded on the Bulletin Board or, if traded, that a public market will materialize.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of July 7, 2008, of this registration statement, we had 134 registered shareholders.
Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights.
Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of our common stock representing a majority of the voting power of our capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation.
Although there are no provisions in our charter or by-laws that may delay, defer or prevent a change in control, we are authorized, without shareholder approval, to issue shares of preferred stock that may contain rights or restrictions that could have this effect.
Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.
The issued and outstanding shares of our Common Stock were issued in accordance with the exemptions from registration afforded by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. In addition to historical information contained herein, the following discussion and other parts of this prospectus contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements due to factors discussed under “Risk Factors”, as well as factors discussed elsewhere in this prospectus. The cautionary statements made in this prospectus should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this prospectus.
Plan of Operations
Completion of our plan of operation is subject to attaining adequate revenue. We cannot assure investors that adequate revenues will be generated. In the absence of our projected revenues, we may be unable to proceed with our plan of operations. Even without significant revenues within the next twelve months, we still anticipate being able to continue with our present activities, but we may require financing to potentially achieve our goal for higher levels of profit, revenue and growth.
We anticipate that our operational as well as general and administrative expenses for the next 12 months will total $1,385,000. The breakdown is as follows:
New Facilities | | $ | 250,000 | |
Equipment and inventory | | $ | 250,000 | |
Research and Development | | $ | 100,000 | |
Recruiting and hiring new employees | | $ | 295,000 | |
Legal/Accounting | | $ | 50,000 | |
Professional fees | | $ | 200,000 | |
General/Administrative | | $ | 240,000 | |
Total | | $ | 1,385,000 | |
Additional Equipment and Inventory
As a part of our business expansion plan we will need to purchase additional equipment and establish larger inventory levels. Our budget to establish product inventories to meet increased market demand is $100,000. Purchases for additional field service vehicles are budgeted at $150,000 for a total amount of $250,000 for additional equipment and inventory during the next twelve months
Research and Development
In response to demonstrated needs of our market, new chemicals and analytical services are being developed to include waste remediation, water treatment, and specialty biodegradable cleaning compounds. These new chemicals are especially useful to the oilfield operator and producers who are focused to use the new generation of biodegradable and non-toxic chemicals.
We plan to increase research and development efforts to refine the group of cleaning and other petrochemical products. This effort will allow ESP to further fine- tune its competitive advantages. We intend to develop additional Product technology with both in house development costs as well as working with outside vendors eager to meet demands. Total projected research and development costs for the next twelve months are budgeted at $100,000.
Recruiting and Hiring of new employees
We expect to increase the number of employees as we implement our business objectives and recruit additional internal management. To augment the current ESP staff to support and sustain prolonged growth under the plan of operations we plan to recruit additional employees in positions with annual salaries as identified below with a total budget of $295,000 during the next twelve months.
▪ | Administrative support | | $ | 25,000 | |
▪ | Warehouse employees | | | | |
| o Production Manager | | $ | 50,000 | |
| o Utility | | $ | 40,000 | |
▪ | Field Sales Technicians (2) | | $ | 80,000 | |
▪ | Chief Financial Officer | | $ | 100,000 | |
| | | $ | 295,000 | |
Professional Fees
We have allocated funds for professional fees to support our efforts in the listing of our securities. Legal and accounting fees are budgeted at $50,000. Additionally we plan to retain the assistance of several professional consultants to assist us in our growth and development and have budgeted $150,000 for this purpose for a total amount of $200,000 in professional fees during next twelve months.
Capitalizing on Strategic Acquisition Opportunities - In order to enhance our competitive position, we will continue to selectively explore strategic acquisitions. We believe there are opportunities for strategic acquisitions that will give us a foothold into new geographic markets. We will review potential acquisitions and, if necessary, seek investment partners in order to raise the necessary funds to acquire any operating business. Such partners may include banks, investment funds and broker-dealers, and management intends to utilize its significant contacts among these entities to facilitate such a relationship. We have no potential acquisitions in mind at this time nor have we entered into any discussions with any such potential partners. We do anticipate beginning to identify potential acquisitions after the first quarter of 2008. However, the specific amount, timing and terms will not be known until an agreement has been executed by us and is reviewed by any potential investment partner.
Completion of the strategic acquisition component of our plan of operation is subject to attaining adequate revenue or financing. We cannot assure investors that adequate revenues will be generated to acquire additional companies. In the absence of our projected revenues or financing, we may be unable to proceed with our plan of strategic acquisitions.
Even without a significant increase in revenues within the next twelve months, we anticipate being able to continue with our present activities, but we may require financing to achieve our objective of strategic acquisitions creating increased profit, revenue and growth.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007.
Revenues
Revenues increased to $426,366 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 an increase of $426,366. The increase in our revenue was due to the commencement of our operations during the second quarter of 2007.
Costs of Good Sold
Costs of goods sold increased to $314,933 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, an increase of $314,933. The increase was primarily attributable to the commencement of operations.
Net Loss
Net Loss increased to $990,129 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 from $17,612 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $972,517. The company experienced a negative cash flow from operations of $86,149 for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The increase in net loss was due to the increase in our expenses based on the commencement of our business operations and amortization of a note payable discount of $837,331 related to the conversion of $1,150,000 in convertible notes payable into common stock during the quarter and a non-cash stock compensation charge of $42,188 related to the amortization of the value of stock issued to a financial consultant.
General and Administrative Expenses.
General and Administrative Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased to $218,240 from $17,612 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, representing an increase of $200,628. General and Administrative Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were comprised of $66,945 in general and administrative expenses, $82,182 for professional fees, $31,500 in consulting fees and $37,613 in salaries and wages.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were $118,291 at March 31, 2008 and current assets totaled $553,791 at March 31, 2008. The Company's total current liabilities were $425,220 at March 31, 2008. Working capital at March 31, 2008 was $128,571. During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, net cash used in operating activities was $86,149.
Net cash used in investing activities totaled $5,430 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $15,333 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The net cash change was a decrease of $106,912 for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
We will continue to evaluate alternative sources of capital to meet our growth requirements, including other asset or debt financing, issuing equity securities and entering into other financing arrangements. There can be no assurance, however, that any of the contemplated financing arrangements described herein will be available and, if available, can be obtained on terms favorable to us. We currently do not have enough cash to continue operations for the next twelve months.
We have a net loss of $990,129 and a negative cash flow from operations of $86,149. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our ability to continue operations will likely require additional capital. The condition raises substantial doubt about our operations to continue as a going concern. We expect cash flows from operating activities to improve, primarily as a result of an increase in revenue, although there can be no assurance thereof. We also converted $1,150,000 in convertible notes payable into common stock during the quarter. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. If we fail to generate positive cash flow or obtain additional financing, when required, we may have to modify, delay, or abandon some or all of our business and expansion plans.
Working Capital Requirements
Historically operations, short term financing and the sale of our company stock have been sufficient to meet our cash needs. We believe that we will be able to generate revenues from sales. However, our actual working capital needs for the long and short term will depend upon numerous factors, including operating results, competition, and the availability of credit facilities, none of which can be predicted with certainty. Future expansion will be limited by the availability of financing products and raising capital.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the use of estimates; assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenue and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our external disclosures including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. We believe our use if estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.
Our significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 of our financial statements. While all these significant accounting policies impact its financial condition and results of operations, we view certain of these policies as critical. Policies determined to be critical are those policies that have the most significant impact on our financial statements and require management to use a greater degree of judgment and estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. Our management believes that given current facts and circumstances, it is unlikely that applying any other reasonable judgments or estimate methodologies would cause effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity for the periods presented in this report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The objective of SFAS 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's future reported financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51 ”. This statement improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require; the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently, when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 affects those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). This statement is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments within the scope of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133) as well as related hedged items, bifurcated derivatives, and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments. Entities with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative disclosures and expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the disclosure implications of this statement.
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006
Revenues
Revenues increased to $697,122 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 from $0 for the two months ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $697,122. The increase in our revenue was due to the commencement of our operation during the fiscal year ended 2007.
Costs of Goods Sold
Costs of goods sold increased to $644,985 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 from $0 for the two months ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $644,985. The increase was primarily attributable to the commencement of operations.
Net Loss
Net Loss increased to $374,991 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 from $2,425 for the two months ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $372,566. The increase in net loss was due to the increase in our expenses based on the commencement of our business operations.
General and Administrative Expenses.
General and Administrative Expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 increased to $428,896 from $2,680 for the two months ended December 31, 2006, representing an increase of $426,216. General and Administrative Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 were comprised of $218,533 in general and administrative expenses, $94,662 for professional fees, $94,000 in consulting fees and $21,701 in salaries and wages.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were $225,203 at December 31, 2007 and current assets totaled $584,695 at December 31, 2007. The Company's total current liabilities were $1,102,192 at December 31, 2007. During the year ended December 31, 2007, net cash used in by operating activities was $403,245.
Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $63,137 for the year ended December 31, 2007, compared with $0 for the same period ended December 31, 2006. $96,439 was cash provided by the mergers with Petrochemical and Enterprises.
Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $565,211 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The net cash change was $225,103 and $100 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
We will continue to evaluate alternative sources of capital to meet our growth requirements, including other asset or debt financing, issuing equity securities and entering into other financing arrangements. There can be no assurance, however, that any of the contemplated financing arrangements described herein will be available and, if available, can be obtained on terms favorable to us.
As discussed in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2007 we have a net loss of $374,991, a negative cash flow from operations of $403,245, a working capital deficiency of $517,497 and a stockholders' deficiency of $371,930. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our ability to continue operations will likely require additional capital. The condition raises substantial doubt about our Company to continue as a going concern. We expect cash flows from operating activities to improve, primarily as a result of an increase in revenue, although there can be no assurance thereof. We also converted $1,150,000 in convertible notes payable into common stock after year end. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. If we fail to generate positive cash flow or obtain additional financing, when required, we may have to modify, delay, or abandon some or all of our business and expansion plans.
On February 2, 2007, we entered into a combined account factoring and security agreement with Midsouth Bank, which was renewed on June 24, 2008 and expires April 30, 2009. Under the terms of the agreement, we may obtain advances up to 87 percent of eligible accounts receivable, subject to a three percent factoring fee. We are required to hold ten percent in a reserve account, which is released to us upon payment of the receivable. The factoring agreement is subject to a revolving line of credit master note, which limits borrowing to $250,000. The line of credit is payable upon demand, or if no demand is paid, with monthly payments of interest at 15 percent. All outstanding principle plus accrued unpaid interest is due on April 30, 2009. The payment terms of the line of credit will not be enforced while the factoring agreement is in effect. The line of credit is secured by all of our inventory, accounts, and equipment and a commercial guarantee of our stockholder. The total borrowings under the factoring agreement at December 31, 2007 were $165,146 with $17,855 held in restricted cash reserve. Accounts receivable at December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
Accounts Receivable | | $ | 251,047 | |
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | 65,243 | |
| | $ | 185,804 | |
Working Capital Requirements
Historically operations, short term financing and the sale of our company stock have been sufficient to meet our cash needs. We believe that we will be able to generate revenues from sales. However, our actual working capital needs for the long and short term will depend upon numerous factors, including operating results, competition, and the availability of credit facilities, none of which can be predicted with certainty. Future expansion will be limited by the availability of financing products and raising capital.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The objective of SFAS 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's future reported financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51”. This statement improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require; the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently, when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 affects those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). This statement is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments within the scope of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133) as well as related hedged items, bifurcated derivatives, and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments. Entities with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative disclosures and expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the disclosure implications of this statement.
Critical Accounting Policies
Principals of Consolidation
The financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2006 include ESP Resources, Inc. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 include ESP Enterprises from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 and its wholly owned subsidiaries, ESP Resources, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2007 and ESP Petrochemicals, Inc. from June 15, 2007 to December 31, 2007. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ESP Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries ESP Resources and ESP Petrochemicals are hereafter referred to as the "Company".
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“Statement 109”). Under Statement 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under Statement 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Derivative Liabilities
Convertible debt is accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 133”) and EITF No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in a Company’s Own Stock, (“EITF 00-19”). According to these pronouncements, we have recorded the embedded conversion option related to our convertible debt at fair value on the reporting date, resulting in the convertible instrument itself being recorded at a discount from the face amount.
Revenue and Cost Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of petrochemicals at the time title to the products transfers, the amount is fixed and determinable, evidence of an agreement exists and the customer bears the risk of loss. Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in sales. Costs of shipping and handling are included in the cost of goods sold.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have never entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements and have never established any special purpose entities. We have not guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities or entered into any options on non-financial assets.
BUSINESS
Through its subsidiary, ESP is a custom formulator of specialty chemicals for the energy industry. Our more specific mission is to provide applications of surface chemistry to service to all facets of the fossil energy business via a high level of innovation. We are focusing our efforts on solving problems in a highly complex integration of processes to achieve the highest level of quality petroleum output. Listening to our customers with their changing demands and applying our skills as chemical formulators enables us to measure our success in this endeavor.
ESP is an oil field service company that also acts as manufacturer, distributor and marketer of specialty chemicals. ESP supplies specialty chemicals for a variety of oil field applications including separating suspended water and other contaminants from crude oil, pumping enhancement, cleaning, and a variety of fluids and additives used in the drilling and production process. At each drilling site or well that is in production, there exist a number of factors that make each site unique. Wells that are operating short distances from each other in the same field can have very different characteristics. This variance in operating conditions, chemical makeup of the oil and the usage of diverse equipment requires a very specific chemical blend to be used if maximum drilling and production well performance is to be attained.
The goal of ESP is first, to solve the customer’s problem at the well and optimize drilling or production, and secondly, to sell our line of chemical products. Typically, the ESP field technician may gather information at a well site and analyze this data at the company’s labs in Lafayette, Louisiana. The data analysis provides testing parameters and reproduces conditions at the wellhead. This allows ESP to design and test a new chemical blend in a very short time. In many cases, a new blend may be in service at the well in as little as 24 hours. This unique process shortens the chemical development time frame from what might have been as long as two months or more to a few days or hours. The exceptional service, response times and chemical products that the ESP team is able to provide its customers is unique within the industry.
Due to the superior service that ESP offers, the demand for service is growing at a very rapid pace. ESP is now supplying specialty chemicals to major oil producing and drilling areas within the southern United States, specifically in the states of Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Current Product Line
ESP currently offers production chemicals, drilling chemicals, waste remediation chemicals, cleaners and waste treatment chemicals.
· | Surfactants which are highly effective in treating production and injection problems |
· | Well completion and work-over chemicals that maximize productivity from new and exiting wells |
· | Bactericides that kill water borne bacterial growth, thus preventing corrosion and plugging |
· | Scale compounds that prevent or treat scale deposits |
· | Corrosion inhibitors, which are organic compounds that form a protective film on metal surfaces to insulate the metal from its corrosive environment | |
· | Antifoams that provide safe economic means of controlling foaming problems | |
· | ESP emulsion breakers, which are chemicals especially formulated for crude oils | |
· | Paraffin chemicals that inhibit and/or dissolve paraffin to prevent buildup. Their effectiveness is not diminished when used in conjunction with other chemicals. | |
· | Water Clarifiers that solve any and all of the problems associated with purifying effluent water, improve appearance, efficiency and productivity | |
Immediate Target Markets
We have targeted the Southern United States, Caribbean and South American regions. Growth will take place throughout these areas due not only to new drilling activity, but the predominance of independent producer production property acquisitions. The predominance of which has major oil companies spinning off smaller, independent operations that operate more freely in this entrepreneurial atmosphere. Our growth is taking place because of our unique positioning in this market segment, strategic hiring practices, joint-venture projects and the speed at which we can advance technology to meet market demands. At the same time, the unprecedented growth of independent operations is taking place; it is possible we will experience a major consolidation in the production chemical business. The chemicals used in oilfield production are not tied to drilling activity, but to ongoing oil production. This is the main market that ESP serves. At present we estimate that ESP is supplying less than 1 % of the market.
Marketing and Sales Strategy
ESP’s marketing strategy is to promote and support the fact that our service and chemical products provide a unique and custom-tailored solution for each client, which is more cost effective in treating oilfield drilling and production problems. The ESP sales strategy is based on many methodologies of reaching and closing business with a potential customer.
ESP focuses on the rapidly growing sector of the oil producing industry, which is run by smaller, independent oil companies. The decisions are more likely to be made at a local level, and are based more upon relationship, service and performance, rather than wading through the bureaucracy of a multi-national oil company purchasing process.
Technical sales representatives call on customers in the field, at their corporate headquarters and operations sites. Thereby business may come via referral from an existing client or in many cases, the expansion of personal relationships, which are in place. As most major oil exploration and production companies are enterprises operating worldwide, with geographical headquarters in various locations, it is seldom possible to acquire complete or even large portions of a major oil company’s business through one central office or purchasing department.
Research and Development
In response to demonstrated needs of our market, new chemicals and analytical services are being developed to include waste remediation, water treatment, and specialty biodegradable cleaning compounds. These new chemicals are especially useful to the oilfield operators and producers who are focused to use the new generation of biodegradable and non-toxic chemicals.
ESP is developing innovative product and application technologies. Unlike major competitors, which limit their developmental efforts to in-house technologies, our product technology remains in-house, but development costs may also become subsidized by outsourced vendors eager to meet market demands. In order to protect proprietary developments, outsourced vendor technical staffs are contracted under long term secrecy agreements. This approach towards product development results in conditions where problem resolution is shortened, and costs are lowered, while product life cycles are consequently elongated.
All developmental strategies are tied to specific commercial objectives, eliminating costly dead end projects, lowering research costs in relation to revenue generation, and maintaining focus on the ESP mission.
The unique combination of utilizing our staff to analyze data along with on hands laboratory testing has produced a variety of new compounds that solve a specific problem in a short time period within the chemical industry.
Competition
Currently, the market distribution is shared by very few participants, with one significant market leader. There are several small – medium sized businesses that are regionally located. The area of biggest growth in the Specialty Chemical market is in the area of “Production Treatment Chemicals”. To be competitive in the industry, we will continually enhance and update our technology. We have allocated funds to research and development of new technologies to maintain the efficacy of our technology and our ability to compete so we can continue to grow our business.
Our strategy for surpassing the competition is one of simply providing better service and response time, combined with superior chemical solutions that can be translated into savings for our customers. We believe that we are able to solve these problems due to the following competitive advantages:
1. Personalized service.
2. Expedited Field Analysis; and
3. Convenience and access to the best available market rates and products that we can produce and identify that are currently offered by our suppliers for our customers.
Additionally, new companies are constantly entering the market. This growth and fragmentation could also have a negative impact on our ability to obtain additional market share. Larger companies which have been engaged in this business for substantially longer periods of time may have access to greater financial and other resources. These companies may have greater success in recruiting and retaining qualified employees and in specialty chemical manufacturing and marketing, which may give them a competitive advantage.
Employees
As of July 7, 2008, the founding management of our company is comprised of a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals. We focus on training and professional development for all levels of employees and on hiring additional experienced employees. We currently have five employees, all of whom are full time. We expect to increase the number of employees as we implement our business objectives and expand our management team. None of our employees are represented by a labor union or covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.
Properties
We own no real property and currently lease our office space. Our principal executive offices are located at 1255 Lions Club Road, Scott, LA 70583. Our telephone number is (337) 706-7056.
In March 2008, the Company entered into a five-year lease requiring monthly payments of $8,750. The Company has the option to renew the lease for a subsequent five-year term with monthly rent of $9,500. The Company also has the option to buy the facilities during the second year of the lease for the consideration of $900,000. If the Company elects not to purchase the building during the second year of the lease, it has the option to purchase the building during the remainder of the initial term of the lease for an increased amount.
The landlord has agreed to construct a laboratory building on the premises and a tank filling area and the Company has agreed to pay the landlord an additional $20,000 at the end of the initial five year lease period if it does not renew the lease for the second five year term. The Company will amortize the additional costs over the initial period of the lease.
Litigation
We are from time to time subject to other claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of claims and litigation of which management is aware will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operation. Management is not currently aware of any claims and litigation against the Company.
MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth the names, ages, and positions of our new executive officers and directors as of the July 7, 2008.Executive officers are elected annually by our Board of Directors. Each executive officer holds his office until he resigns, is removed by the Board, or his successor is elected and qualified. Directors are elected annually by our stockholders at the annual meeting. Each director holds his office until his successor is elected and qualified or his earlier resignation or removal.
NAME | AGE | POSITION |
David Dugas | 51 | Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Director |
Tony Primeaux | 52 | Vice President and Director |
Michael Cavaleri | 50 | Director |
The directors will serve until the annual meeting of the shareholders and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified or until death, resignation, removal or disqualification.
The Company’s by-laws provide that the number of directors to serve on the Board of Directors may be established, from time to time, by action of the Board of Directors. Vacancies in the existing Board are filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors on the Board. The Company’s executive officers are appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Board.
David Dugas
Mr. Dugas was elected as our President and Chairman on October 31, 2007. Prior to the merger of ESP Resources, Inc. with the Company, Mr. Dugas was one of the founders of ESP Resources in November, 2006 and was elected its President. Prior to joining ESP Resources, Inc., he was a co-founder in 2002 and a principal of a specialty water purification company known as ULTRA PURE - ICEX Co., located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and sold his interests in 2006. Mr. Dugas received his BS degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1978 and is currently a member in the Society of Petroleum Engineers, a Lifetime Member of Phi Beta Kappa and a member of Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Society. Mr. Dugas is also a licensed Professional Petroleum Engineer in the State of Louisiana.
Tony Primeaux
Mr. Primeaux was elected as our Vice president and Director on October 31, 2007. Mr. Primeaux was the President of ESP PetroChemicals, and was elected as the Vice President of ESP Resources, Inc. in June 2007 subsequent to the merger between ESP PetroChemicals and ESP Resources, Inc. He was Operations Manager for Peake Energy Group, Inc., a specialty chemical company serving the Gulf South, also located in Lafayette, Louisiana, from 2001 through 2006. With over 29 years of experience in the value-added specialty chemical market, Mr. Primeaux has started, developed and sold several businesses serving the gas and oil production sector. Mr. Primeaux attended University of Louisiana at Lafayette, on an athletic scholarship.
Michael J. Cavaleri
Michael J. Cavaleri is currently a Director of the company, but resigned as our president on October 31, 2007. Mr. Cavaleri has since 1990 been the Chief Financial Officer of Commercial Data Processing, Inc., of Fairfield, NJ, where he has directed the financial affairs, including the coordination of the fiscal policies and budgets, been involved with the reporting and analysis of financial results as well as improving profitability, contract and lease negotiations, and coordination of outside legal, accounting and tax functions. Improved reliability of financial management through the introduction and implementation of a department specific financial reporting system, automated the daily accounting system facilitating timely and accurate billing and accounts receivable management, directed the effort to implement EDI for client billing, developed a gross profit analysis program to ensure optimum profitability by customer, negotiated leases for office space and multi-year customer contracts worth in excess of $10 million with Fortune 100 companies, being involved in the acquisition of a subsidiary including the negotiation of financing, negotiate outsourcing arrangements with both domestic and international organizations, negotiate banking arrangements and lines of credit and provide guidance in raising capital through debt and equity opportunities, represented and negotiated over 20 financial contracts with various suppliers obtaining the best value on behalf of the company and its customer base, proactively manage the company's cash flow and capital expenditures, review all potential bid proposals for financial accuracy allowing the company to maintain a stable financial environment and coordinate and communicate all financial requests and results with the Senior Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external stakeholders to ensure all are aware of any and all potential and actual financial impacts.
Employment Agreements/ Terms of Office
None of the members of the Board of Directors or members of the management team presently have employment agreements with us.
Option Plan
There is no stock option plan or common shares set aside for any stock option plan.
Family relationships
None.
Involvement in certain legal proceedings
No bankruptcy petition has been filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time.
No director has been convicted in a criminal proceeding and is not subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses).
No director has been subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities.
No director has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, that has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated.
Director Compensation
Our directors will not receive a fee for attending each board of directors meeting or meeting of a committee of the board of directors. All directors will be reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending board of director and committee meetings.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our board of directors functions as an audit committee and performs some of the same functions as an audit committee including: (1) selection and oversight of our independent accountant; (2) establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal controls and auditing matters; and (3) engaging outside advisors. We are not a "listed company" under SEC rules and is therefore not required to have an audit committee comprised of independent directors. Our board of directors has determined that its members do not include a person who is an "audit committee financial expert" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the SEC. Our board of directors has determined that each of its members is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements and has substantial business experience that results in that member's financial sophistication. Accordingly, the board of directors believes that each of its members have the sufficient knowledge and experience necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations that an audit committee would have.
Code of Ethics
A code of ethics relates to written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
· | Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
· | Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that are filed with, or submitted to, the SEC and in other public communications made by an issuer; |
· | Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; |
· | The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and |
· | Accountability for adherence to the code. |
Due to the limited scope of our current operations, we have not adopted a corporate code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer, principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions.
Indemnification
Under Colorado law and pursuant to our articles of incorporation and bylaws, we may indemnify our officers and directors for various expenses and damages resulting from their acting in these capacities. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our officers or directors pursuant to those provisions, our counsel has informed us that, in the opinion of the SEC, this indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is therefore unenforceable.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires that directors, executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of the outstanding common stock of certain reporting companies file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership in such common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Officers, directors and stockholders who own more than 10% of the outstanding common stock of certain reporting companies are required by the SEC to furnish such companies with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. We are required to comply with Section 16(a). Accordingly, stock ownership information contained in this report is based on what is known to us.
Executive Compensation
The following Executive Compensation Chart highlights the compensation for our executive officers. No other executive officers received salary and bonus for the prior three fiscal years.
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| | | | Annual Compensation | | Awards | | Payouts | | |
Name and Principal Position | | Year | | Salary ($) | | Bonus ($) | | Other Annual Compensation ($) | | Restricted Stock Award(s) ($) | | Securities Underlying Options/ SARs (#) (#) | | LTIP Payouts ($) | | All Other Compensation ($) |
David Dugas President, CEO (1) | | 2007 | | $52,500 | | $0 | | $0 | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
Tony Primeaux Vice President | | 2007 | | $99,750 | | $0 | | $0 | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael Cavaleri (former CEO and President) (2) | | 2007 2006 2005 | | $0 $0 $0 | | $0 $0 $0 | | $0 $0 $0 | | N/A N/A N/A | | N/A N/A N/A | | N/A N/A N/A | | N/A N/A N/A |
Angelo Luca (Vice President) (2) | | 2007 2006 2005 | | $0 $0 $0 | | $0 $0 $0 | | $0 $0 $0 | | N/A N/A N/A | | N/A N/A N/A | | N/A N/A N/A | | $0 N/A N/A |
(1) | David Dugas was compensated $52,500 through the consulting firm, Diversified Consulting, LLC, of which Mr. Dugas is the principal. |
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(2) | Michael Cavaleri resigned as our Chief Executive Officer and President, and Angelo Luca resigned as our Vice President on October 31, 2007. |
Employment Agreements
None of the members of the Board of Directors or members of the management team presently has an employment agreement with us.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN
BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our common stock beneficially owned on a July 7, 2008 for (i) each shareholder known to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of our outstanding common stock, (ii) each of our officers and directors, and (iii) all executive officers and directors as a group. In general, a person is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a security if that person has or shares the power to vote or direct the voting of such security, or the power to dispose or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which the person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. To the best of our knowledge, all persons named have sole voting and investment power with respect to such shares, except as otherwise noted.
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percentage of Class (1) |
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Common Stock | David A. Dugas (2)(3) President, CEO, and Director P.O. Box 53846, Lafayette, LA 70505 | 4,357,600 | 16.81% |
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Common Stock | Tony J. Primeaux (4) Vice President, Director 408 Kilbourne Circle Carencro, LA 70520 | 2,200,000 | 8.49% |
Common Stock | Michael Cavaleri (1) Director 750 Broad Street Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702 | 800,000 | 3.09% |
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Common Stock | Donald Mitchell (5) 525 Melrose Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 | 4,515,000 | 17.41% |
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Common Stock | Angelo Luca Former Officer and Director 750 Broad Street Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702 | 100,000 | * |
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Common Stock | All Executive Officers and Directors as a group (3) | 7,357,600 | 28.38% |
(1) Based on 25,925,942 shares of our common stock outstanding as of July 7, 2008.
(2) Mr. Dugas’ shares in the amount of 3,712,000 are owned by DTAS 2006 Family Trust of which Mr. Dugas is a Trustee.
(3) Ms. Mary D. Dugas is the ex-wife of Mr. Dugas, and is the beneficial owner of 645,600 shares.
(4) Mr. Tony Primeaux is the beneficial owner of 2,200,000 shares. Mr. Primeaux’s daughter, Ms. Lindsay M. Primeaux is the beneficial owner of 100,000 shares and Mr. Primeaux’s daughter Amy Primeaux is the beneficial owner of 100,000 shares.
(5) Mr. Donald Mitchell is the beneficial owner of 4,515,000 shares through his trust DAM 2005 Family Trust or 17.41% of our outstanding stock.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On October 31, 2007 we issued 800,000 shares of our common stock to our officer and director, Michael Cavaleri, and 100,000 shares of our common stock to Angelo Luca, our former director, for services rendered to the Company.
At March 31, 2008, the Company had balances due from stockholders in the amount of $20,000.
At March 31, 2008, the Company had a balance due to a stockholder in the amount of $100 which was used to fund the initial operations of the Company.
At March 31, 2008 the Company had an accounts receivable balance due from a related company in the amount of $65,243, of which $65,243 was set up as an allowance relating to this balance. There were no sales to this company for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
With the exception of the aforementioned, none of the following persons has any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction to which we are a party since our incorporation or in any proposed transaction to which we are proposed to be a party:
(A) | Any of our directors or officers; |
(B) | Any proposed nominee for election as our director; |
(C) | Any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to our Common Stock; or |
(D) | Any relative or spouse of any of the foregoing persons, or any relative of such spouse, who has the same house as such person or who is a director or officer of any parent or subsidiary of our company. |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
As of July 7, 2008, our authorized capital stock consists of 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share. As of July 7, 2008, an aggregate of 25,925,942 common shares and no shares of preferred stock are outstanding.
Common Stock
Subject to preferences that may apply to shares of preferred stock outstanding at the time, the holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends out of assets legally available therefore at times and in amounts as our board of directors may determine. Each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. Cumulative voting is not provided for in our amended articles of incorporation, which means that the majority of the shares voted can elect all of the directors then standing for election. The Common Stock is not entitled to preemptive rights and is not subject to conversion or redemption. Upon the occurrence of a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, the holders of shares of Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities and satisfaction of preferential rights of any outstanding preferred stock. There are no sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. The outstanding shares of Common Stock are, and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon conversion of the Warrants will be, fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Our board of directors has the authority, within the limitations and restrictions in our amended articles of incorporation, to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series or the designation of any series, without further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in our control without further action by the stockholders. The issuance of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of Common Stock, including voting rights, of the holders of Common Stock. We currently have no plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Notes and Warrants
As part of our private offering of our securities, we issued “units” to select accredited investors. Each unit was comprised of one 10% convertible note, in the principal amount of $25,000, and a warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per share. The principal and accrued interest of the notes may be converted, in whole or in part, by the holder into shares of our common stock at the lesser of the fixed price of $1.00 per share or at a variable price of 75% of the average trading price during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the receipt of the notice of conversion. The warrants are exercisable at a price of $1.00 per share for an exercise period of five years commencing on the date of issue. The notes are convertible and the warrants exercisable only when and if a registration statement is filed and declared effective. The Notes are redeemable by us on 30 days’ written notice in the event that we seek to sell or transfer substantially all of our assets, to consolidate or merge with another entity, or seek to consummate a financing transaction in the minimum amount of $5 million.
On March 21, 2008, we converted $1,150,000 of the convertible notes payable and $69,447 of accrued interest into 1,625,942 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $.75 per share.
No Trading Market
There is currently no established public trading market for our securities. A trading market in the securities may never develop. We intend to apply for admission to quotation of our securities on the OTC Bulletin Board. If for any reason our common stock is not listed on the OTC Bulletin Board or a public trading market does not develop, purchasers of the shares may have difficulty selling their common stock.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The shares being offered for resale by the selling stockholders consist of the 4,962,300 shares of our common stock held by one hundred twenty seven (127) shareholders. Such shareholders include the holders of the 1,625,942 shares sold in our Regulation D Rule 506 offering which was completed in March 2008. The following table sets forth the name of the selling stockholders, the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by each of the selling stockholders as of July 7, 2008 and the number of shares of common stock being offered by the selling stockholders. The shares being offered hereby are being registered to permit public secondary trading, and the selling stockholders may offer all or part of the shares for resale from time to time. However, the selling stockholders are under no obligation to sell all or any portion of such shares nor are the selling stockholders obligated to sell any shares immediately upon effectiveness of this prospectus. All information with respect to share ownership has been furnished by the selling stockholders.
Name | Shares Beneficially Owned Prior to Offering | Shares to be Offered | Amount Beneficially Owned After Offering | Percent Beneficially Owned After Offering |
AD Finanical Consultants, LLC | 1,100,000 | 600,000 | 500,000 | 1.93% |
Alan Ajamian | 1,190,000 | 300,058 | 889,942 | 3.43% |
Alan J Woydziak | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Allen Huie | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Amy K. Dugas | 180,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 | 0.39% |
Amy N. Primeaux | 100,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Anand Khubani | 141,567 | 141,567 | 0 | 0.00% |
Andrew Pidcock & Gigi Pidcock JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Angelo Luca | 100,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Anthony Aslanian Jr. | 35,692 | 35,692 | 0 | 0.00% |
Antony Clanton | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Arnold Weyand Trust | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Attila Bakonyi | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Avraham Sibony | 551,913 | 351,913 | 200,000 | 0.77% |
Azreil & Sally Bauer JT WROS | 100,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Barbara Davidson | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Barbara Sautor & Michael Sautor JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Benjamin Kirsch | 140,319 | 140,319 | 0 | 0.00% |
Betty McLaurel Crowley | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Blaine A. Comeaux | 35,638 | 35,638 | 0 | 0.00% |
Boxer Capital, Ltd. | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Bradford Oesch & Nancy Oesch JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Brian and Christine McMonegal JT WROS | 35,692 | 35,692 | 0 | 0.00% |
Britt Clanton | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Bruce C. Carey | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Carol Curtis | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Charles A Baird | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Christina Wallace | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Clifford Parker, Sr. | 35,638 | 35,638 | 0 | 0.00% |
Colorado Resorts, Inc. | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Dacono Park, LLC | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
David Blackwell | 35,547 | 35,547 | 0 | 0.00% |
Dennis E. Nattress & Katheleen | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Devon Golding | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Dipak Rajhansa | 30,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
Don Kramer | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Donald A. Christensen | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Douglas H Willson | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
E. Gerald Kay | 35,638 | 35,638 | 0 | 0.00% |
Edward I. Mishan | 142,732 | 142,732 | 0 | 0.00% |
Elliott Bauer | 1,565,000 | 300,000 | 1,265,000 | 4.88% |
Emprise, Inc. | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Ernest G. Dugas | 420,000 | 170,000 | 250,000 | 0.96% |
Espy P. Price | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Francesca Anello-Mastrandrea | 425,000 | 70,000 | 355,000 | 1.37% |
Gary N Ten Eyck | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
George A. Christie | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
George Andrews | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Gerard A. Primeaux | 2,400,000 | 300,000 | 2,100,000 | 8.10% |
Glades Operating Trust | 600,000 | 50,000 | 550,000 | 2.12% |
Glenn P. Dugas | 180,000 | 80,000 | 100,000 | 0.39% |
Graham 2005 Family Trust c/o Christopher T. Graham | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Grandview Capital, Inc. | 450,000 | 150,000 | 300,000 | 1.16% |
Henry Wallace | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
J. Kevin Gannon | 35,711 | 35,711 | 0 | 0.00% |
James H Dupuis | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Jeffery Sauter & Christa Stratton JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Jeremy M. Primeaux | 150,000 | 20,000 | 130,000 | 0.50% |
Jim Brown | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Jim Hessolgrave | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
JM Meers | 71,202 | 71,202 | 0 | 0.00% |
Joan Andrews | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Joe D Hutchinson | 18,000 | 3,500 | 14,500 | 0.06% |
John K Zerwick | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Jolaln Roth | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Jonas & Rhoda Parnes JT WROS | 34,982 | 34,982 | 0 | 0.00% |
Joseph J. Tomasek | 100,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Karla M Alvarez | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Katheleen Cavanaugh | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Katrina Mitchell | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Keith Kishbaugh | 20,000 | 4,000 | 16,000 | 0.06% |
L.A. Wuschpard | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Ladd Dinkins | 103,716 | 103,716 | 0 | 0.00% |
Leigh Shelly Clanton | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Leonard Cohen | 70,438 | 70,438 | 0 | 0.00% |
Leslie Stone | 30,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
Lindsay M. Primeaux | 100,000 | 20,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Lisa Mitchell | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Louis J. Betti | 142,951 | 142,951 | 0 | 0.00% |
Lucille Barbetta | 35,000 | 35,000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Manohardeep Josan | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Mary D. Dugas | 525,600 | 50,000 | 475,600 | 1.83% |
Mary D. Dugas, Trustee of Sharon D. Hundley Irrevocable Demand Trust fbo Jacquelyn Hundley | 60,000 | 15,000 | 45,000 | 0.17% |
Mary D. Dugas, Trustee of Sharon D. Hundley Irrevocable demand Trust fbo Monique Hundley | 60,000 | 15,000 | 45,000 | 0.17% |
Nathalie R Shields | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Nick J. LaHaye | 50,000 | 5,000 | 45,000 | 0.17% |
Nolan Courville | 22,000 | 4,000 | 18,000 | 0.07% |
Paul McManigal & Margret McManigal JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Paul S. Knight | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Paul Zehnder, III | 2,000 | 400 | 1,600 | 0.01% |
Peter Larkin, Jr. | 190,000 | 40,000 | 150,000 | 0.58% |
Ralph J. Anderson, Jr. | 150,000 | 30,000 | 120,000 | 0.46% |
Randolph S Julian | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Randolph Walker | 60,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 0.19% |
Randy J. Broussard | 35,592 | 35,592 | 0 | 0.00% |
Raymond A Ritter Trust | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Rick Wallace | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Rita Graham | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Robert B Reed | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Robert Hooper & Jane Hooper JT WROS | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Ronald A. Graham cfo Christpher Graham | 30,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
Ronald Gauthier | 9,000 | 1,500 | 7,500 | 0.03% |
Ronald J. Dugas | 120,000 | 50,000 | 70,000 | 0.27% |
Ronald J. Dugas, Trustee of the Kristina N. Dugas, Irrevocable Demand Trust fbo Elizabeth Dugas | 120,000 | 40,000 | 80,000 | 0.31% |
Ronald Sauter | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Ronald Vidrine | 15,400 | 3,400 | 12,000 | 0.05% |
Sally Bauer | 35,546 | 35,546 | 0 | 0.00% |
Sara Roberts | 8,000 | 1,500 | 6,500 | 0.03% |
Shane Robinette | 30,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
Sheila Grego | 15,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 0.04% |
Simran Josan | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Steven Co. | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Steven Sack | 30,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
Sylvia Lang Josan | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Terry Delahunty | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Theo Wallace | 60,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 0.15% |
Thomas G Ispas | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
TNH 2007 Family Trust No. 1A | 210,000 | 30,000 | 180,000 | 0.69% |
TNH 2007 Family Trust No. 1B | 210,000 | 30,000 | 180,000 | 0.69% |
Tony J. Primeaux | 2,000,000 | 200,000 | 1,800,000 | 6.94% |
Transwestern Mortgages, Inc. | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
Victor Novogrodzky | 34,845 | 34,845 | 0 | 0.00% |
William & Donna Cox JT WROS | 35,583 | 35,583 | 0 | 0.00% |
William Cox, Sr. Trustee of Donna D. Cox Irrevocable Demand Trust fbo Mary Margaret Cox | 24,000 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
William Cox, Sr. Trustee of Donna D. Cox Irrevocable Demand Trust fbo William M. Cox | 24,000 | 4,000 | 20,000 | 0.08% |
William N. Gunderson | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
William Woodward & Joanna | 5,000 | 5000 | 0 | 0.00% |
*Based on 25, 925,942 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 7, 2008.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling security holders may sell some or all of their shares at a fixed price of $0.75 per share until our shares are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board and thereafter at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. Prior to being quoted on the OTCBB, shareholders may sell their shares in private transactions to other individuals. However, sales by selling security holder must be made at the fixed price of $0.75 until a market develops for the stock.
There is no established public trading market for our securities. Our shares are not and have not been listed or quoted on any exchange or quotation system. In order for our shares to be quoted, a market maker must agree to file the necessary documents with the National Association of Securities Dealers, which operates the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board. In addition, it is possible that, such application for quotation may not be approved and even if approved it is possible that a regular trading market will not develop or that if developed, will be sustained.
Once a market has been developed for our common stock, the shares may be sold or distributed from time to time by the selling stockholders directly to one or more purchasers or through brokers or dealers who act solely as agents, at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices or at fixed prices, which may be changed. The distribution of the shares may be effected in one or more of the following methods:
O | ordinary brokers transactions, which may include long or short sales, |
O | transactions involving cross or block trades on any securities or market where our common stock is trading, |
O | through direct sales to purchasers or sales effected through agents, |
O | through transactions in options, swaps or other derivatives (whether exchange listed or otherwise), or |
O | any combination of the foregoing. |
In addition, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers who may engage in short sales, if short sales were permitted, of shares in the course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling stockholders. The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers that require the delivery by such broker-dealers of the shares, which shares may be resold thereafter pursuant to this prospectus.
The Selling Stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the SecuritiesAct in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of theshares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Each Selling Stockholder has informed us that it does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the Common Stock. In no event shall any broker-dealer receive fees, commissions and markups which, in the aggregate, would exceed eight percent (8%).
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares of the selling security holders pursuant to this prospectus. We have agreed to bear the expenses of the registration of the shares, including legal and accounting fees, and such expenses are estimated to be approximately $65,000.
LEGAL MATTERS
Anslow + Jaclin, LLP, Manalapan, New Jersey passed upon the validity of the common stock being offered hereby.
EXPERTS
Included in the Prospectus constituting part of this Registration Statement are consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2007, which have been audited by Webb and Company, P.A., an independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in their respective report appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of such firms as experts in accounting and auditing.
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ESP ENTERPRISES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2008
AND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
| | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 |
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PAGE | F-1 | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 (UNAUDITED) |
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PAGE | F-2 | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 (UNAUDITED) |
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PAGE | F-3 | CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007 (UNAUDITED) |
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PAGES | F-4/F-11 | NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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| | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
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PAGE | F-12 | REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
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PAGE | F-13/F-14 | CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
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PAGE | F-15 | STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2006 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 (CONSOLIDATED). |
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PAGE | F-16 | STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2006 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2007 (CONSOLIDATED). |
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PAGE | F-17 | STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2006 (INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 (CONSOLIDATED). |
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PAGES | F-18/F-32 | NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | | | | |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | | | | |
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ASSETS | | | |
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| | March 31, 2008 | | | December 31, 2007 | |
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Current Assets | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 118,291 | | | $ | 225,203 | |
Accounts Receivable, net | | | 194,426 | | | | 185,804 | |
Inventories, net | | | 160,712 | | | | 147,015 | |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | | | 60,362 | | | | 6,673 | |
Due from Officers | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,000 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 553,791 | | | | 584,695 | |
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Properties and Equipment, net | | | 330,774 | | | | 301,267 | |
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Other Assets | | | | | | | | |
Security Deposit | | | 11,650 | | | | 3,503 | |
Restricted Cash | | | 18,303 | | | | 17,855 | |
Total Other Assets | | | 29,953 | | | | 21,358 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 914,518 | | | $ | 907,320 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | | |
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Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable | | $ | 174,619 | | | $ | 116,615 | |
Factoring Payable | | | 164,981 | | | | 165,146 | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 19,424 | | | | 56,571 | |
Due to Shareholder | | | 100 | | | | 100 | |
Derivative Liability | | | - | | | | 393,363 | |
Convertible Notes Payable, net | | | - | | | | 312,669 | |
Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt | | | 58,360 | | | | 57,728 | |
Current Maturities of Capital Lease Obligation | | | 7,736 | | | | - | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 425,220 | | | | 1,102,192 | |
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Long-Term Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Debt (Less Current Maturities) | | | 162,504 | | | | 177,058 | |
Capital Lease Obligation (Less Current Maturities) | | | 33,855 | | | | - | |
Total Long-Term Liabilities | | | 196,359 | | | | 177,058 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 621,579 | | | | 1,279,250 | |
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Stockholders' Deficit | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none | | | | | | | | |
issued and outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, | | | | | | | | |
25,925,942 shares and 24,000,000 respectively, issued and outstanding | | | 2,593 | | | | 2,400 | |
Additional Paid-In Capital | | | 1,954,203 | | | | 4,086 | |
Deferred Stock Compensation | | | (295,312 | ) | | | - | |
Subscriptions Receivable | | | (1,000 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) |
Accumulated Deficit | | | (1,367,545 | ) | | | (377,416 | ) |
Total Stockholders' Deficit | | | 292,939 | | | | (371,930 | ) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | | $ | 914,518 | | | $ | 907,320 | |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | March 31, 2008 | | | March 31, 2007 | |
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SALES, NET | | $ | 426,366 | | | $ | - | |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD | | | 314,933 | | | | - | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 111,433 | | | | - | |
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
General and Administrative | | | 66,945 | | | | 5,507 | |
Professional Fees | | | 82,182 | | | | 12,105 | |
Consulting Fees | | | 31,500 | | | | - | |
Salaries and Wages | | | 37,613 | | | | - | |
Total General and Administrative Expenses | | | 218,240 | | | | 17,612 | |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | | | (106,807 | ) | | | (17,612 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Interest Expense | | | (868,681 | ) | | | - | |
Factoring Fees | | | (13,931 | ) | | | - | |
Interest Income | | | 44 | | | | - | |
Miscellaneous Expense | | | (754 | ) | | | - | |
Total Other Income (Expenses) | | | (883,322 | ) | | | - | |
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NET LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (990,129 | ) | | | (17,612 | ) |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT) | | | - | | | | - | |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (990,129 | ) | | $ | (17,612 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | | $ | (0.04 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares | | | 24,684,292 | | | | 13,050,000 | |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (990,129 | ) | | $ | (17,612 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 18,313 | | | | - | |
Amortization of Deferred Offering Costs | | | 1,449 | | | | - | |
Amortization of N/P Discount | | | 837,331 | | | | - | |
Stock Compensation | | | 42,188 | | | | - | |
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) Decrease in: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable | | | (8,622 | ) | | | - | |
Inventories | | | (13,697 | ) | | | - | |
Prepaid Expense | | | (75,138 | ) | | | 2,611 | |
Deposits | | | (8,147 | ) | | | - | |
Loan to shareholder | | | 20,000 | | | | - | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 32,300 | | | | (173 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | 58,003 | | | | 6,621 | |
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | | | (86,149 | ) | | | (8,553 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Restricted Cash | | | (447 | ) | | | - | |
Purchase of Fixed Assets | | | (4,983 | ) | | | - | |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | | | (5,430 | ) | | | - | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Repayment of Long Term Debt | | | (14,087 | ) | | | - | |
Repayments of Capital Lease | | | (1,246 | ) | | | - | |
Loan payable- Related Party | | | | | | | 8,982 | |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | | (15,333 | ) | | | 8,982 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | | | (106,912 | ) | | | 429 | |
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Cash at Beginning of Period | | | 225,203 | | | | 100 | |
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Cash at End of Period | | $ | 118,291 | | | $ | 529 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | 3,579 | | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
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Conversion of note payable and accrued interest into common stock | | $ | 1,612,810 | | | $ | - | |
Financing under capital lease | | $ | 42,837 | | | $ | - | |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(A) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States of America and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position and results of operations.
It is management's opinion, however that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statements presentation. The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year.
Nature of the Business
ESP Enterprises, Inc. (f/k/a DUI, Inc), was incorporated in the State of Colorado on April 9, 1998. ESP Resources, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware in November 2006.
On June 15, 2007, ESP Resources acquired all of the stock of ESP Petrochemicals, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of Louisiana on November 7, 2006. ESP Petrochemicals, Inc. sells and blends chemicals for use in the oil and gas industry to customers primarily located in the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf States region.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements for ESP Enterprises, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2008 includes ESP Enterprises, Inc. and its wholly- owned subsidiaries, ESP Resources, Inc. and ESP Petrochemicals, Inc. The financial statements for ESP Enterprises, Inc. for the period ended March 31, 2007 include ESP Resources, Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
Use of Estimates
| The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
| The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents at March 31, 2008. |
Accounts Receivable
| The Company generally does not require collateral, and the majority of its trade receivables are unsecured. The carrying amount for accounts receivable approximates fair value. |
| On February 2, 2007, the Company entered into a combined account factoring and security agreement with Midsouth Bank, which was renewed on June 20, 2007 and expires April 30, 2009. Under the terms of the agreement the Company may obtain advances up to 87 percent of eligible accounts receivable, subject to a three percent factoring fee, and ten percent held in a reserve account, which is released to the Company upon payment of the receivable. The factoring agreement is subject to a revolving line of credit master note, which limits borrowing to $190,000. The line of credit is payable upon demand, or if no demand is paid, with monthly payments of interest at 15 percent. All outstanding principal plus accrued unpaid interest is due on April 30, 2009. The payment terms of the line of credit will not be enforced while the factoring agreement is in effect. The line of credit is secured by all inventory, accounts, and equipment of the Company and a commercial guarantee of a Company stockholder. The total borrowings under the factoring agreement at March 31, 2008 were $164,981 with $18,302 held in a restricted cash reserve account. |
| For the quarter ended March 31 2008, the Company recorded no provision for doubtful accounts. |
Inventory
| Inventory represents raw and blended chemicals and other items valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined using the first-in first-out method, and with market defined as the lower of replacement cost or realizable value. |
| As of March 31, 2008, inventory consisted of: |
Raw Materials | | $ | 130,139 | |
Finished Goods | | | 30,573 | |
| | $ | 160,712 | |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Income Taxes
| The Company accounts for income taxes under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“Statement 109”). Under Statement 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under Statement 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. |
Concentrations
The Company and its subsidiary maintain balances at one bank. Accounts at that institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. At March 31, 2008, the Company had $18,291 of uninsured balances.
The Company has three major customers that together account for 79% of accounts receivable at March 31, 2008 and two major customers that together account for 71% of the total revenues earned for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
| Accounts Receivable | | Revenue |
Customer A | 44% | | 51% |
Customer B | 23% | | 20% |
Customer C | 12% | | 0% |
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| 79% | | 71% |
The Company has three vendors that together accounted for 63% of purchase for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Vendor A 25%
Vendor B 24%
Vendor C 14%
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Derivative Liabilities
Convertible debt is accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 133”) and EITF No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in a Company’s Own Stock, (“EITF 00-19”). According to these pronouncements, we recorded the embedded conversion option related to our convertible debt at the fair market value in a prior period. The convertible stock was 100% converted during the quarter ended March 31, 2008. The conversion of the stock resulted in the reclassification of the derivative liability to additional paid in capital.
Revenue and Cost Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of petro-chemical at the time title to the products transfers, the amount is fixed and determinable, evidence of an agreement exists and the customer bears the risk of loss. Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in sales. Costs of shipping and handling are included in the cost of goods sold.
Business Segments
The Company operates in one segment and therefore segment information is not presented.
Loss per Share
| Basic and diluted net loss per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as defined by Financial Accounts Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”. As of March 31, 2008 and 2007, there were 25,925,942 and 0 common share equivalents outstanding which are anti-dilutive and not included in the dilutive weighted average calculation. |
| Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
| The carrying amounts of the company’s financial instruments including accounts payable, accrued expenses, and notes payable approximate fair value due to the relative short period for maturity these instruments. |
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
| In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The objective of SFAS 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSMARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
| SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s future reported financial position or results operations. |
| In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. |
| In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51”. This statement improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require; the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently, when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. |
| In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). This statement is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments within the scope of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133) as well as related hedged items, bifurcated derivatives, and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Entities with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative disclosures and expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the disclosure implications of this statement.
(B) GOING CONCERN
The Company has a net loss of $990,129 and a negative cash flow from operations of $86,149.
These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
The Company’s ability to continue operations will likely require additional capital. The condition raises substantial doubt about the Company to continue as a going concern. We expect cash flows from operating activities to improve, primarily as a result of an increase in revenue, although there can be no assurance thereof. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. If we fail to generate positive cash flow or obtain additional financing, when required, we may have to modify, delay, or abandon some or all of our business and expansion plans.
(C) CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION
During March 2008, the Company leased a forklift from a bank under a capital lease. The economic substance of the lease is that the Company is financing the acquisition of the asset through the lease, and, accordingly, it is recorded in the Company’s assets and liabilities. The lease contains a bargain purchase option at the end of the lease term. The Company included $43,087 for the value of the capital lease and property and equipment.
The following is a schedule of the future minimum payments required under the lease together with their present value as of March 31, 2008:
Twelve months ending March 31, 2009 | | $ | 9,831 | |
Twelve months ending March 31, 2010 | | | 9,831 | |
Twelve months ending March 31, 2011 | | | 9,831 | |
Twelve months ending March 31, 2012 | | | 9,831 | |
Twelve months ending March 31, 2013 | | | 8,192 | |
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Total minimum lease payments | | | 47,516 | |
Less: amount representing interest | | | (5,925 | ) |
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Present value of minimum lease payments | | $ | 41,591 | |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
(D) STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
On March 21, 2008, the Company converted $1,150,000 of convertible notes payable and $69,447 of accured interest into 1,625,942 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $.75 per share.
On March 21, 2008, the Company reclassified $393,363 of deriviative liability to additional paid in capital upon conversion of the convertible notes payable.
On January 2, 2008, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with a financial consultant. The Company issued 450,000 shares of common stock with 150,000 shares having piggyback registration rights. In 2007, 150,000 shares of stock were issued, and during the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the remaining 300,000 shares were issued The shares were valued at the fair value on the date of grant of $337,500 and are being amortized over the two year term of the agreement. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company recognized $42,188 in consulting expense.
(E) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In March 2008, the Company entered into a five-year lease requiring monthly payments of $8,750. The Company has the option to renew the lease for a subsequent five-year term with monthly rent of $9,500. The Company also has the option to buy the facilities during the second year of the lease for the consideration of $900,000. If the Company elects not to purchase the building during the second year of the lease, it has the option to purchase the building during the remainder of the initial term of the lease for an increased amount.
The landlord has agreed to construct a laboratory building on the premises and a tank filling area and the Company has agreed to pay the landlord an additional $20,000 at the end of the initial five year lease period if it does not renew the lease for the second five year term. The Company will amortize the additional costs over the initial period of the lease.
In February 2007, the Company entered into a lease for various chemical tanks with lease terms varying from six months to one year. Rental fees under this lease are determined on a per day basis in amounts of $1.65 per day or $1.75 per day depending upon the model of tank rented. As of March 31, 2008, the Company leases these tanks on a day to day basis.
On January 2, 2008, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with a financial consultant. The agreement requires monthly payments of $2,500 and 450,000 shares of common stock having piggyback registration rights. During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the consultant was paid $7,500. In 2007, 150,000 shares of stock were issued, and during the quarter ended March 31, 2008, the remaining 300,000 shares were issued.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
(F) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At March 31, 2008, the Company had balances due from stockholders in the amount of $20,000.
At March 31, 2008, the Company had a balance due to a stockholder in the amount of $100 which was used to fund the initial operations of the Company.
At March 31, 2008 the Company had an accounts receivable balance due from a related company in the amount of $65,243, of which $65,243 was set up as an allowance relating to this balance. There were no sales to this company for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
(G) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As more fully described in Note A set forth above, on June 24, 2008, we renewed the combined account factoring and security agreement with Midsouth Bank, which expires April 30, 2009. The factoring agreement is subject to a revolving line of credit master note, which limits borrowing to $250,000. The line of credit is payable upon demand, or if no demand is paid, with monthly payments of interest at 15 percent. All outstanding principle plus accrued unpaid interest is due on April 30, 2009.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors of:
ESP Enterprises, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of ESP Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of ESP Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $374,991, a negative cash flow from operations of $403,245, a working capital deficiency of $517,497 and a stockholders' deficiency of $371,930. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note B. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
WEBB & COMPANY, P.A.
Certified Public Accountants
Boynton Beach, Florida
May 12, 2008
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | |
DECEMBER 31, 2007 | |
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ASSETS | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | |
Cash | | $ | 225,203 | |
Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 185,804 | |
Inventories, Net | | | 147,015 | |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | | | 6,673 | |
Due from Officers | | | 20,000 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 584,695 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | | | 301,267 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | | |
Deposits | | | 3,503 | |
Restricted Cash | | | 17,855 | |
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Total Other Assets | | | 21,358 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 907,320 | |
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See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – continued | |
DECEMBER 31, 2007 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | |
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Convertible Notes Payable, net | | | | |
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Long-Term Debt (Less Current Maturities) | | | | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | | |
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Preferred Stock (.001 par value - 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding) | | | | |
Common Stock (.0001 par value - 200,000,000 shares authorized, 24,000,000 shares issued and outstanding) | | | | |
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See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
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| | Year Ended | | | (Inception) | |
| | December 31, | | | to December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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SALES, NET | | $ | 697,122 | | | $ | - | |
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COST OF GOODS SOLD | | | 644,985 | | | | - | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 52,137 | | | | - | |
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
General and Administrative | | | 218,533 | | | | 2,680 | |
Professional Fees | | | 94,662 | | | | - | |
Consulting Fees | | | 94,000 | | | | - | |
Salaries and Wages | | | 21,701 | | | | - | |
Total General and Administrative Expenses | | | 428,896 | | | | 2,680 | |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | | | (376,759 | ) | | | (2,680 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | | | | | | | | |
Interest Expense | | | (180,661 | ) | | | (173 | ) |
Factoring Fees | | | (29,979 | ) | | | - | |
Interest Income | | | 36 | | | | - | |
Miscellaneous Expense | | | (261 | ) | | | - | |
Loss on Sale of Assets | | | (429 | ) | | | - | |
Gain on FMV of Derivatives | | | 213,062 | | | | - | |
Total Other Income (Expenses) | | | 1,768 | | | | (173 | ) |
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NET LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (374,991 | ) | | | (2,853 | ) |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT) | | | - | | | | (428 | ) |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (374,991 | ) | | $ | (2,425 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares | | | 16,694,795 | | | | 13,050,000 | |
See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006 | |
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| | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Capital | | | Receivable | | | Deficit | | | Total | |
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Balance - December 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |
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| | Year Ended | | | (Inception) | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (374,991 | ) | | $ | (2,425 | ) |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 39,208 | | | | - | |
Allowance for Uncollectible | | | 65,243 | | | | - | |
Derivatives | | | (213,062 | ) | | | - | |
Deferred Income Taxes | | | - | | | | (428 | ) |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | 429 | | | | - | |
Amortization of Note Payable Discount | | | 136,194 | | | | - | |
Amortization of Deferred Offering Costs | | | 10,797 | | | | - | |
Change in Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Receivable | | | 80,856 | | | | - | |
Inventory | | | (96,894 | ) | | | - | |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 7,946 | | | | (2,611 | ) |
Accounts Payable | | | (64,815 | ) | | | 5,291 | |
Accrued Expenses | | | 5,844 | | | | 173 | |
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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | | | (403,245 | ) | | | - | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Cash Received from Merger, Net | | | 96,439 | | | | - | |
Restricted Cash | | | (17,855 | ) | | | - | |
Purchase of Property and Equipment | | | (15,447 | ) | | | - | |
Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities | | | 63,137 | | | | - | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Bank Overdraft | | | (9,048 | ) | | | - | |
Stock Issued for Cash | | | 2,000 | | | | - | |
Repayment of Notes Payable | | | (93,699 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from Convertible Notes | | | 700,000 | | | | - | |
Due to Stockholder | | | - | | | | 100 | |
Loan Payable - Related Party | | | (34,042 | ) | | | - | |
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Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | | | 565,211 | | | | 100 | |
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Net Increase in Cash | | | 225,103 | | | | 100 | |
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Cash at Beginning of Period | | | 100 | | | | - | |
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Cash at End of Period | | | 225,203 | | | | 100 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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See the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(A) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
ESP Enterprises, Inc. (f/k/a DUI, Inc.), was incorporated in the State of Colorado on April 9, 1998. ESP Resources, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Louisiana on November 20, 2006.
On June 15, 2007, ESP Resources acquired all of the stock of ESP Petrochemicals, Inc., which was incorporated in the State of Louisiana on November 7, 2006. ESP Petrochemicals, Inc. sells and blends chemicals for use in the oil and gas industry to customers primarily located in the Gulf of Mexico and Gulf States region. The transaction has been accounted for as a purchase.
On October 31, 2007, ESP Enterprises, Inc. pursuant to a share purchase agreement, dated October 31, 2007, ESP Resources, Inc., consummated an agreement with ESP Enterprises, Inc., pursuant to which ESP Resources, Inc., exchanged all of its 30,000,000 then issued and outstanding shares of common stock for 18,000,000 shares or approximately 75% of the common stock of ESP Enterprises, Inc. This transaction has been accounted for as a reverse acquisition. Accounting principles applicable to reverse acquisitions have been applied to record the acquisition. Under this basis of accounting, ESP Resources, Inc is the accounting acquirer and, accordingly, the consolidated entity is considered to be a continuation of ESP Resources, Inc., with the net assets of ESP Enterprises, Inc. deemed to have been acquired and recorded at its historical cost.
Principals of Consolidation
The financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2006 include ESP Resources, Inc. The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 include ESP Enterprises from November 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 and its wholly owned subsidiaries, ESP Resources, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2007 and ESP Petrochemicals, Inc. from June 15, 2007 to December 31, 2007. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ESP Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries ESP Resources and ESP Petrochemicals are hereafter referred to as (the "Company").
| The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
| The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2007. |
Accounts Receivable
The Company generally does not require collateral, and the majority of its trade receivables are unsecured. The carrying amount for accounts receivable approximates fair value.
| On February 2, 2007, the Company entered into a combined account factoring and security agreement with Midsouth Bank, which was renewed on June 20, 2007 and expires April 30, 2009. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company may obtain advances up to 87 percent of eligible accounts receivable, subject to a three percent factoring fee. The Company is required to hold ten percent in a reserve account, which is released to the Company upon payment of the receivable. The factoring agreement is subject to a revolving line of credit master note, which limits borrowing to $190,000. The line of credit is payable upon demand, or if no demand is paid, with monthly payments of interest at 15 percent. All outstanding principle plus accrued unpaid interest is due on April 30, 2008. The payment terms of the line of credit will not be enforced while the factoring agreement is in effect. The line of credit is secured by all inventory, accounts, and equipment of the Company and a commercial guarantee of a Company stockholder. The total borrowings under the factoring agreement at December 31, 2007 were $165,146 with $17,855 held in restricted cash reserve. Accounting receivable at December 31, 2007 consisted of the following: |
Accounts Receivable | | $ | 251,047 | |
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | 65,243 | |
| | $ | 185,804 | |
For the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period ended December 31, 2006, the Company recorded a provision for doubtful accounts of $65,243 and $0, respectively.
| Inventory represents raw and blended chemicals and other items valued at the lower of cost or market with cost determined using the first-in first-out method, and with market defined as the lower of replacement cost or realizable value. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
| As of December 31, 2007, inventory consisted of: |
Raw Materials | | $ | 111,157 | |
Finished Goods | | | 35,858 | |
| | $ | 147,015 | |
Property and equipment of the Company is stated at cost. Expenditures for property and equipment which substantially increase the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized at cost and depreciated. Routine expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
| Depreciation is provided principally on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives ranging from five to seven years for financial reporting purposes. |
The Company accounts for income taxes under the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“Statement 109”). Under Statement 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under Statement 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
| Advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. Advertising expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period ended December 31, 2006 was $196 and $0, respectively. |
Concentrations
The company and its subsidiary maintain balances at one bank. Accounts at that institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $100,000. At December 31, 2007, the company had $17,309 of uninsured balances.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
The company has four major customers that together account for 83% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2007 and three major customers that together account for 70% of the total revenues earned for the year then ended, as follows:
| | Accounts Receivable | Revenue |
Customer | A | 28% | 19% |
Customer | B | 22% | |
Customer | C | 18% | |
Customer | D | 15% | 40% |
Customer | E | | 11% |
| | 83% | 70% |
The Company has three vendors that together accounted for 77% of purchases for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Vendor A 44%
Vendor B 18%
Vendor C 15%
Derivative Liabilities
Convertible debt is accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 133”) and EITF No. 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in a Company’s Own Stock, (“EITF 00-19”). According to these pronouncements, we have recorded the embedded conversion option related to our convertible debt at fair value on the reporting date, resulting in the convertible instrument itself being recorded at a discount from the face amount.
Revenue and Cost Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of petro-chemical at the time title to the products transfers, the amount is fixed and determinable, evidence of an agreement exists and the customer bears the risk of loss. Amounts billed to customers in sales transactions related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned for the goods provided and are included in sales. Costs of shipping and handling are included in the cost of goods sold.
Business Segments
The Company operates in one segment and therefore segment information is not presented.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
Loss per Share
Basic and diluted net loss per common share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding as defined by Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, there were 1,150,000 and 0, respectively common share equivalents outstanding which are anti-dilutive and not included in dilutive weighted average calculation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments including accounts payable, accrued expenses, derivative liability and notes payable approximate fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments.
| Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
| In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The objective of SFAS 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's future reported financial position or results of operations. |
| In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
| In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51”. This statement improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require; the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income, changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently, when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 affects those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial statements. |
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). This statement is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 applies to all derivative instruments within the scope of SFAS 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133) as well as related hedged items, bifurcated derivatives, and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments. Entities with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative disclosures and expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the disclosure implications of this statement.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(B) GOING CONCERN
The Company has a net loss of $374,991, a negative cash flow from operations of $403,245, a working capital deficiency of $517,497 and a stockholders' deficiency of $371,930. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
| The Company's ability to continue operations will likely require additional capital. The condition raises substantial doubt about our Company to continue as a going concern. We expect cash flows from operating activities to improve, primarily as a result of an increase in revenue, although there can be no assurance thereof. We also converted $1,150,000 in convertible notes payable into common stock after year end. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. If we fail to generate positive cash flow or obtain additional financing, when required, we may have to modify, delay, or abandon some or all of our business and expansion plans. |
(C) | PROPERTIES AND EQUIPMENT |
At December 31, 2007, property and equipment is as follows:
| | 2007 | |
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Plant, Property and Equipment | | $ | 93,037 | |
Vehicles | | | 265,596 | |
Office Furniture and Equipment | | | 10,594 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (67,960 | ) |
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| | $ | 301,267 | |
| Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 and the period ended December 31, 2006 was $39,208 and 0, respectively. The Company recorded $22,330 of depreciation in cost of goods sold during 2007. |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(D) LONG-TERM DEBT
| Long-term debt consisted of the following as of December 31, 2007: |
Note payable to Midsouth Bank dated May 2007. The note | | | |
bears interest at 12.00 percent per annum and is payable in | | | |
monthly installments of $194, maturing May 2012. The note | | | |
is secured by equipment and deposit accounts. | | $ | 7,804 | |
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Note payable to Midsouth Bank dated February 2007. The | | | | |
note bears interest at 12.00 percent per annum and is payable | | | | |
in monthly installments of $194, maturing February 2012. | | | | |
The note is secured by equipment and deposit accounts. | | | 6,508 | |
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Note payable to FMC dated January 2007. The note bears | | | | |
interest at 2.90 percent per annum and is payable in monthly | | | | |
installments of $945, maturing February 2012. The note is | | | | |
secured by a vehicle. | | | 44,444 | |
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Note payable to FMC dated January 2007. The note bears | | | | |
interest at 2.9 percent per annum and is payable in monthly | | | | |
installments of $902 maturing February 2012. The note is | | | | |
secured by a vehicle. | | | 42,457 | |
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Note payable to FMC dated January 2007. The note bears | | | | |
interest at 2.90 percent per annum and is payable in monthly | | | | |
installments of $902 maturing February 2012. The note is | | | | |
secured by a vehicle. | | | 42,457 | |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(D) LONG-TERM DEBT - continued
Note payable to FMC dated January 2007. The note bears | | | |
interest at 2.90 percent per annum and is payable in monthly | | | |
installments of $925 maturing February 2012. The note is | | | |
secured by a vehicle. | | | 43,532 | |
| | | | |
Note assumed with vehicle purchase, payable to FMC | | | | |
dated December 2006. The note bears interest at 9.90 | | | | |
percent per annum and is payable in installments of $724 | | | | |
maturing December 2011. The notes is secured by a | | | | |
vehicle (see Note F below). | | | 28,606 | |
| | | | |
Note assumed with vehicle purchase, payable to St. Martin | | | | |
Bank dated December 2005. The note bears interest at | | | | |
7.10 percent per annum and is payable in installments of | | | | |
$852 maturing December 2009. The note is secured by | | | | |
a vehicle (see Note F below). | | | 18,978 | |
| | | | |
Total | | | 234,786 | |
| | | | |
Less Current Maturities | | | (57,728 | ) |
| | | | |
Total Long-Term Debt | | $ | 177,058 | |
Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
2008 | | $ | 57,728 | |
2009 | | | 60,506 | |
2010 | | | 53,005 | |
2011 | | | 55,404 | |
2012 | | | 8,143 | |
Total | | $ | 234,786 | |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(E) CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
During June 2007, the Company commenced a private offering of its securities to accredited investors in certain select states. The Company offered up to forty “Units” to select accredited investors on a best effort basis. The Units are offered for a total subscription price of $25,000 per Unit to persons who qualify as “accredited investors” as such term is defined in the rules and regulations of the Securities Act. Each Unit is comprised of one unsecured convertible promissory note, accruing interest at ten percent (the “Note” or “Notes”) and one warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of its common stock. All or a portion of the principal and accrued interest on the Note, at the holder’s option, may be converted into shares of its common stock, provided that its common shares underlying the Notes are then included in a resale prospectus forming part of a registration statement declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Each warrant shall entitle the investor to purchase up to 25,000 shares of its common stock at the exercise price of $1.00 per share, anytime during the five year period following issuance, provided as well that its common shares underlying the Warrants are then included in a resale prospectus forming part of a registration statement declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The number of shares into which the Notes are convertible will be equal to the quotient of the converted principal and interest divided by the average trading price of the common shares over the ten trading day period immediately preceding the conversion date, less a twenty-five percent discount. Subject to 30 days’ notice, the Notes shall be redeemed and paid in full at the earlier of either (I) two years from the date of issuance or; (ii) upon the closing of a financing transaction of at least $5,000,000.
The Company relied upon the exemptions from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of Section 4(2) and Regulation D in connection with the issuance of the above identified securities. The Company had a pre-existing relationship with the accredited investors who subscribed to purchase the Units; and no general solicitation was involved; each investor represented in his or her subscription agreement that he or she was an accredited investor, and; investors acknowledged that the securities subscribed for and to be issued were subject to transfer and sale restrictions and would bear a restrictive legend, disclosing that any transfer or other disposition could only be made in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act or pursuant to exemptions there from. We have increased our private offering maximum from the original 40 Units, or $1,000,000, to 100 Units, or $2,500,000. Our private placement offering was extended to October 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2007, the Company has sold 42 Units resulting in gross proceeds of $1,150,000. Accrued interest expense related to the convertible notes totaled $43,125 at December 31, 2007.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
The relative fair value of the warrants issued with the convertible notes was charged to additional paid-in capital with a corresponding discount on the convertible notes payable. The discount is amortized over the life of the debt.
The Company generally does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash-flow risks or market-risks that may affect the fair values of its financial instruments. However, certain other financial instruments, such as embedded conversion features, where an embedded option in a debt security contains the price of a specific equity instrument, are bifurcated and are classified as derivative liabilities. Such financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently adjusted to fair value at the close of each reporting period.
The fair value for the derivative instruments was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Schools option-pricing model with the following assumptions and each reporting period:
Risk-free interest rate | 3.36 - 4.82% |
Dividend yield | 0.00% |
Volatility factor | 25% |
Weighted average expected life | .25 - .75 years |
The derivative liability consisted of the following at December 31, 2007:
| | Derivative Liability | |
Embedded conversion feature, December 31, 2007 | | $ | 393,363 | |
The fair value of the embedded conversion feature was recorded as a derivative liability with a corresponding discount on the convertible notes payable. The discount is amortized over the life of the debt.
The following is a summary of convertible notes payable as of December 31, 2007:
Convertible Notes | | $ | 1,150,000 | |
Less Note Payable Discount | | | (837,331 | ) |
| | $ | 312,669 | |
As the discounts associated with the warrants and derivative liability are amortized, the reported outstanding principal balance of the convertible notes will approach the remaining unpaid value. As of December 31, 2007, amortization of the discounts totaled $164,944 and has been charged to interest expense.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
(F) COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES
In March 2007, the company entered into a one-year lease for its facilities, expiring March 2008, in the amount of $3,117 per month. Rent expense related to this lease for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 was $37,404.
In March 2007, the company entered into a month-to-month lease for a forklift in the amount of $1,409 per month.
In February 2007, the company entered into a lease for various chemical tanks with lease terms varying from six months to one year. Rental fees under this lease are determined on a per day basis in amounts of $1.65 per day or $1.75 per day depending upon the model of tank rented.
In March 2008, the Company entered into a five year lease for its facility, expiring March 2013 in the amount of $8,750 per month. The lease may be renewed for an additional five years, with an increase in rent to $9,500 per month.
Minimum future lease commitments as of December 31, 2007, are summarized as follows:
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Year ending December 31 | | | |
2008 | | $ | 96,732 | |
2009 | | | 114,831 | |
2010 | | | 114,831 | |
2011 | | | 114,831 | |
thereafter | | | 139,162 | |
| | $ | 580,387 | |
(G) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
At December 31, 2007, the Company had balances due from two stockholders in the amount of $20,000.
At December 31, 2007, the Company had a balance due to a stockholder in the amount of $100 which was used to fund the initial operations of the Company.
At December 31, 2007, the Company had an accounts receivable balance due from a related company in the amount of $65,243, of which $65,243 was set up as an allowance relating to this balance. Sales to this related company amounted to $142,187 for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
At December 31, 2007 the Company had an accounts payable balance due to a related company in the amount of $0. Purchases from this related company amounted to $284,044 for year ended December 31, 2007.
(H) ACQUISITION
On June 15, 2007 the Company entered into a Share-Exchange agreement for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of ESP Petrochemicals, Inc., a Louisiana corporation. ESP Resources issued 4,800,000 shares of common stock post reverse merger for 100% of the outstanding shares of ESP Petrochemicals, Inc.
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
The table below summarizes the unaudited pro forma information of the results of operations as though the acquisitions had been completed as of January 1, 2007 and January 1, 2006, respectively:
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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Net income (loss) before taxes | | | | | | | | |
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(I) INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit) for the periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is summarized as follows:
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Current Federal | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Deferred Federal | | | - | | | | - | |
Income Tax Expense | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
The following table presents reconciliation between the reported income taxes and the income taxes that would be computed by applying the Company’s normal tax rate (34%) to income before taxes for the periods ended December 31:
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Federal Income Tax Expense (34%) | | $ | (127,497) | | | $ | (825) | |
Tax effects of: | | | | | | | | |
Nondeductible expenses | | | 72,441 | | | | - | |
Disallowed meals & entertainment | | | | | | | - | |
Valuation allowance | | | 50,302 | | | | 825 | |
Income Tax Expense | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Effective Rate | | | - | % | | | - | % |
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | 51,127 | | | | 825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Valuation Asset | | $ | (51,127 | ) | | $ | (825 | ) |
Total Deferred Tax Asset | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2007
As of December 31, 2007, the Company has a net operating loss carry forward of approximately $150,373 available to offset future taxable income through 2027. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2006 was $825. The net change in the valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2007 was an increase of $50,302.
(J) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 2, 2008, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with a financial consultant. The agreement requires monthly payments of $2,500 and 450,000 shares of common stock with 150,000 shares having piggyback registration rights. The Company issued 150,000 shares in 2007 and the remainder will be issued in 2008.
During March 2008, the Company entered into a capital lease for the purchase of equipment for $42,837. The capital lease requires 60 monthly payments of $819 and contains a bargain purchase option.
During March 2008, the Company entered into conversion agreements with the convertible note holders. The note holders agreed to convert $1,150,000 of notes payable and $69,447 of accrued interest into 1,625,942 shares of common stock.
During February 2008, the Company amended its articles of incorporation to increase its common stock to 200,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $.0001 and 20,000,000 preferred stock with a par value $.0001.
No dealer, salesperson or other person has been authorized to give any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this Prospectus in connection with the offering made by this Prospectus, and, if given or made, such information or representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by the Company or the selling stockholders. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than those specifically offered hereby or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. Except where otherwise indicated, this Prospectus speaks as of the effective date of the Registration Statement. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any sale hereunder shall under any circumstances create any implication that there has been no change in the affairs of the Company since the date hereof. | 4,962,300 Shares of Common Stock ESP ENTERPRISES, INC. |
TABLE OF CONTENTS | PROSPECTUS ________, 2008 |
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY |
RISK FACTORS |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS |
USE OF PROCEEDS |
DIVIDEND POLICY |
MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK |
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
BUSINESS |
MANAGEMENT |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES |
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION |
LEGAL MATTERS |
EXPERTS |
AVAILABLE INFORMATION |
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS F-1 | |