UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
Commission file number: 333-104631
Premier Wealth Management, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 43-1988542 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Elenion Building 5, Them. Dervis Street, 3rd Floor, CY-1066 Nicosia, Cyprus
Address of principal executive offices
011-357 22 503 212
(Issuer's telephone number)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the last 12 months(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports)and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
There were 23,580,767 common stock shares issued and outstanding as of November 14, 2007.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes [ ] No [X]
Premier Wealth Management, Inc. |
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| Table of Contents | |
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Part I. | Financial Information | |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | |
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| Consolidated Balance Sheets | |
| September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 | |
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| Consolidated Statements of Operations | |
| three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 | |
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| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
| nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 | |
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| Notes to Consolidated Financial | |
| Information September 30, 2007 | |
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Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition | |
| and Results of Operation | |
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Item 3. | Controls and Procedures | |
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Part II. | Other Information | |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity and Use of Proceeds | |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | |
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| Signatures | |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
These financials have not been reviewed by our independent registered public accounting firm
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Premier Wealth Management, Inc. for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 have been prepared by our management and do not include all information and notes to the financial statements necessary for a complete presentation of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.
Premier Wealth Management, Inc. |
(formerly Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc) |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
(unaudited) |
| | June 30, | | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 720,164 | | $ | 447,454 | |
Marketable securities | | | 71,136 | | | 388,576 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 62,813 | | | 113,316 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 10,627 | | | 94,169 | |
Total current assets | | | 864,740 | | | 1,043,515 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 73,345 | | | 59,141 | |
Intangibles, net | | | 149,365 | | | - | |
Deposits | | | 41,321 | | | - | |
Customer list, net | | | 6,151,561 | | | 7,329,520 | |
Goodwill | | | 198,779 | | | 198,779 | |
Assets from discontinued operations | | | 18,644,702 | | | 17,931,538 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 26,123,813 | | $ | 26,562,493 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 424,468 | | $ | 556,243 | |
Due to related party | | | 245,817 | | | - | |
Accrued expenses | | | 333,697 | | | 1,077,832 | |
Short term debt | | | 2,080,000 | | | 5,659,656 | |
Stock payable | | | 81,196 | | | 874,392 | |
Liabilities from discontinued operations | | | 8,266,619 | | | 8,813,198 | |
Put option liabilities | | | 3,000,000 | | | 4,056,240 | |
Derivative liability | | | - | | | 1,559,055 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 14,431,797 | | | 22,596,616 | |
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MINORITY INTEREST | | | - | | | - | |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | |
21,782,582 and 14,192,162 shares issued and outstanding | | | 23,481 | | | 14,193 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 14,229,841 | | | 6,395,508 | |
Other comprehensive gain (loss) | | | 1,006,693 | | | (66,016 | ) |
Accumulated deficit | | | (3,567,999 | ) | | (2,377,808 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 11,692,016 | | | 3,965,877 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 26123813 | | $ | 26,562,493 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. |
Premier Wealth Management, Inc. |
(formerly Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc.) |
Consolidated Statements of Operations |
(unaudited) |
| | For the Three Months Ended | | For the Nine Months Ended | |
| | | | (restated) | | | | (restated) | |
| | September 30, 2007 | | September 30, 2006 | | September 30, 2007 | | September 30, 2006 | |
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Advisory commissions received | | $ | 825,318 | | $ | 286,139 | | $ | 3,455,771 | | $ | 286,139 | |
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Commissions paid to advisors | | | (374,128 | ) | | (97,115 | ) | | (1,048,263 | ) | | (97,115 | ) |
Selling general & administrative | | | (1,512,088 | ) | | (353,433 | ) | | (3,356,853 | ) | | (363,749 | ) |
Depreciation & amortization | | | (407,480 | ) | | (131,053 | ) | | (1,192,786 | ) | | (131,053 | ) |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | (1,468,378 | ) | | (295,462 | ) | | (2,142,131 | ) | | (305,778 | ) |
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Other Income (Expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 27,872 | | | 188 | | | 64,553 | | | 188 | |
Interest expense | | | (147,109 | ) | | (87,591 | ) | | (299,571 | ) | | (1,704,776 | ) |
Liquidated damages | | | (81,196 | ) | | - | | | (81,196 | ) | | - | |
Gain (loss) from derivatives | | | - | | | (172,341 | ) | | - | | | 176,233 | |
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX | | | (1,668,811 | ) | | (555,206 | ) | | (2,458,345 | ) | | (1,834,133 | ) |
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Income tax expense | | | (6 | ) | | (25,991 | ) | | (821 | ) | | (25,991 | ) |
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | (1,668,817 | ) | | (581,197 | ) | | (2,459,166 | ) | | (1,860,124 | ) |
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Gain from sale of discontinued operations | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,292,498 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | | 1,355,662 | | | 516,863 | | | 1,224,085 | | | 472,163 | |
NET LOSS | | $ | (368,899 | ) | $ | (64,334 | ) | $ | (1,235,081 | ) | $ | (95,463 | ) |
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BASIC & DILUTED NET LOSS PER | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHARE | | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | | | 0.06 | | | 0.04 | | | 0.06 | | | 0.05 | |
CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | (0.08 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.05 | ) |
BASIC & DILUTED WEIGHTED | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | 21,981,580 | | | 12,170,606 | | | 20,987,917 | | | 10,333,583 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. |
(Premier Wealth Management, Inc.) |
(formerly Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc.) |
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 |
(unaudited) |
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| | | | ADDITIONAL | | OTHER | | | | TOTAL | |
| | COMMON STOCK | | PAID-IN | | COMPREHENSIVE | | ACCUMULATED | | SHAREHOLDERS’ | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | CAPITAL | | INCOME | | DEFICIT | | EQUITY(DEFICIT) | |
Balance at December 31, 2006 (Restated) | | | 14,192,162 | | $ | 14,193 | | $ | 6,395,508 | | $ | (28,506 | ) | $ | (2,332,918 | ) | $ | 4,048,276 | |
Common shares issued for settlement of debt and accrued interest | | | 2,400,000 | | | 2,400 | | | 3,286,781 | | | - | | | - | | | 3,289,181 | |
Settlement of derivative liability | | | - | | | - | | | 1,559,055 | | | - | | | - | | | 1,559,055 | |
Common shares issued for prior year stock payable | | | 4,035,987 | | | 4,036 | | | 870,356 | | | - | | | - | | | 874,392 | |
Common shares issued for services | | | 350,000 | | | 350 | | | 287,150 | | | - | | | - | | | 287,500 | |
Common shares issued for cash, net of offering costs | | | 2,531,782 | | | 2,531 | | | 1,812,657 | | | - | | | - | | | 1,815,189 | |
Repurchase and cancellation of treasury stock | | | (279,164 | ) | | (279 | ) | | (206,416 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (206,695 | ) |
Stock issued for settlement of put option | | | 250,000 | | | 250 | | | 224,750 | | | - | | | - | | | 225,000 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Translation adjustment | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 1,112,242 | | | - | | | 1,112,242 | |
Realized gain on marketable securities | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (35,843 | ) | | - | | | (35,843 | ) |
Realized loss settlement of put option | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 41,200 | | | - | | | 41,200 | |
Net loss | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (1,235,081 | ) | | (1,235,081 | ) |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (117,482 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2007 | | | 23,480,767 | | $ | 23,481 | | $ | 14,229,841 | | $ | 1,089,093 | | $ | (3,567,999 | ) | $ | 11,774,416 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. |
Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |
(unaudited) | |
| | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
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| | 2007 | | 2006 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,235,081 | ) | $ | (95,463 | ) |
Net income from discontinued operations | | | 1,224,085 | | | 472,163 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | | (2,459,166 | ) | | (567,626 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash flows used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Stock for services | | | 287,500 | | | - | |
Depreciation | | | 14,827 | | | 4,113 | |
Amortization of customer list | | | 1,177,959 | | | 130,884 | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 274,535 | | | 1,580,721 | |
Gain on sale of Belgravia Intervest Group | | | - | | | (1,292,498 | ) |
Gain on sale of marketable securities | | | (28,641 | ) | | - | |
Gain on derivative liability | | | - | | | (176,233 | ) |
Legal expense related to restructuring of debt | | | 180,000 | | | - | |
Stock issued for settlement of put option | | | 225,000 | | | - | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 50,503 | | | (421,442 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 42,221 | | | 199,658 | |
Accounts payable | | | (131,775 | ) | | (192,854 | ) |
Accounts payable - related parties | | | 245,817 | | | - | |
Stock payable | | | 81,196 | | | - | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | | | (569,665 | ) | | 116,625 | |
Cash used in continuing operations | | | (532,159 | ) | | (618,652 | ) |
Cash used in discontinued operations | | | (35,657 | ) | | (304,847 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (567,816 | ) | | (923,499 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities | | | | | | | |
Additional investment in stock of Master Finance | | | - | | | (2,000,000 | ) |
Cash received in Master Trust acquisition | | | | | | 338,590 | |
Cash paid for additional interest in Master Finance | | | 1,092,560 | | | - | |
Sale of marketable securities | | | 377,836 | | | - | |
Purchase of marketable securities | | | (67,599 | ) | | - | |
Sale of Belgravia Intervest Group | | | - | | | 250,000 | |
Purchase of fixed assets | | | (178,397 | ) | | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations | | | (960,719 | ) | | (1,411,410 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of offering costs | | | 1,815,189 | | | 276,000 | |
Borrowings on debt | | | - | | | 1,400,000 | |
Payments on short term debt | | | (206,695 | ) | | - | |
Principal payments on debt | | | (919,491 | ) | | - | |
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations | | | 689,003 | | | 1,676,000 | |
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Currency translation adjustment | | | 1,112,242 | | | 845,584 | |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | | 272,710 | | | 186,675 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 447,454 | | | - | |
End of period | | $ | 720,164 | | $ | 186,675 | |
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for taxes | | | - | | | - | |
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Non Cash Investing and Financing Transactions: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of customer list with deposit | | | 676,936 | | | - | |
Common stock issued for notes payable and accrued interest | | | 3,289,181 | | | - | |
Debt assumed for treasury stock | | | 206,695 | | | - | |
Dividend to minority interest | | | 129,282 | | | 85,615 | |
Derivative liability settled with stock | | | 1,559,055 | | | - | |
Common stock issued for stock payable | | | 874,392 | | | 4,704,362 | |
Unrealized gain on marketable securities | | | | | | 42,248 | |
Put option on stock issued for Master Trust acquisition | | | - | | | 3,000,000 | |
Put option for additional interest in Master Finance | | | - | | | 1,015,040 | |
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Acquisition of Master Trust: | | | | | | | |
Fair value of assets acquired | | | - | | | 7,122,428 | |
Less: fair value of liabilities acquired | | | - | | | (829,223 | ) |
Net assets acquired | | | - | | | 6,293,205 | |
Non-cash consideration: | | | | | | | |
-Stock payable for acquisition | | | - | | | 780,000 | |
-Note payable assumed for acquisition | | | - | | | 2,588,206 | |
-Shares issued for acquisition | | | - | | | 2,925,000 | |
Total non-cash consideration | | | - | | | 6,293,206 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. |
Premier Wealth Management, Inc.
(formerly Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc.)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of Premier Wealth Management, Inc. (“Premier” or the “Company”) as of September 30, 2007 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 have been included. The results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or the full year. The balance sheet at December 31, 2006 has been extracted from the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 but does not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, valuation of investments, receivables valuation, sales returns, incentive discount offers, depreciable lives of fixed assets, valuation and lives of acquired intangibles, income tax, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Premier recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured.
Premier’s subsidiaries provide financial advice to their clients and clients invest money based on advice of officers or consultants of the subsidiaries. The subsidiary is paid commissions on the basis of funds placed by the client with the investment product provider. Upon receipt of documents proving investment by the client, the transaction is considered complete and the commission can be considered earned.
For some client investments, the subsidiaries will arrange for bank loans to the clients to increase their investment amount. When this is arranged, the bank pays the subsidiaries a percentage of the margin charged by the banks for the loans made by the clients. These loan commissions are considered earned as funds are received from the banks. $0 and $1,119,078 was received related to these loan commissions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Discontinued Operations
Premier presents the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of operations that have either been sold or that meet the criteria for "held for sale accounting" as discontinued operations. At the time an operation qualifies for held for sale accounting, the operation is evaluated to determine whether or not the carrying value exceeds its fair value less cost to sell. Any loss as a result of carrying value in excess of fair value less cost to sell is recognized in the period the operations meet held for sale accounting. Management judgment is required to (1) assess the criteria required to meet held for sale accounting, and (2) estimate fair value. Changes to the operation could cause it to no longer qualify for held for sale accounting and changes to fair value could result in an increase or decrease to previously recognized losses.
2. Going Concern
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, Premier had a working capital deficit as of September 30, 2007. This condition raises substantial doubt as to Premier’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if Premier is unable to continue as a going concern.
3. Purchase of Customer List
On January 3, 2007, Premier purchased the customer list of Primus Produkt & Vertriebs- Management SA for $676,936. The customer list will be amortized over five years. This customer list is part of the ‘assets from discontinued operations’ in the accompanying balance sheet.
4. Common Stock
During the first quarter of 2007, Premier issued:
| - | 965,971 shares of common stock with 1,050,000 warrants for cash of $1,050,000. The relative fair value of the stock and warrants sold in the transaction was $661,216 and $388,784, respectively. The placement agent in the transaction received cash of $93,250, 88,462 shares of common stock valued at $107,650, and 95,000 warrants valued at $55,858. All warrants granted in these transactions have a term of 2 years and are exercisable at $2.00 per share. The warrants were valued using a Black-Scholes model with the following inputs: 1) number of warrants, exercise price and term as set forth in the agreements 2) market price on the date of grant 3) volatility of 143% and 4) discount rate of 5.00%. The warrants were analyzed under FAS 133 and EITF 00-19 and were determined not to require derivative treatment. All stock and warrants issued in these transactions are subject to a registration rights agreement that requires the registration of the securities 180 days from closing which is August and September 2007 or Premier will owe liquidated damages of 10% of the securities issued to each investor payable in common stock. As of September 30, 2007, Premier has not performed under the registration rights agreement and has accrued 105,443 shares valued at $81,196 as a stock payable. |
| - | 900,000 shares of common stock to settle $1,429,166 of short term loans consisting of principal of $1,400,000 and accrued interest of $29,166. |
| - | 1,500,000 shares of common stock to settle its 1,300,000 Euro convertible note, at the same time eliminating its derivative liability. The principal and interest were $1,714,700 and $145,315, respectively. |
| - | 4,035,987 shares of common stock for prior period stock payable totaling $874,932. |
| - | 100,000 shares of common stock valued at $100,000 for services. |
On June 27, 2007, Premier agreed to purchase 600,000 shares of Premier common stock from an investor in exchange for paying $550,000 of the investors debts. During the third quarter of 2007, Premier paid $206,695 of the investors debt and received and canceled 279,164 shares of Premier’s common stock. As of November 19, 2007, the remaining shares and debt under the original agreement have not been exchanged.
During the third quarter of 2007, Premier issued:
| - | 250,000 shares of common stock valued at $187,500 for services. |
| - | 1,380,349 shares of common stock and 1,380,349 warrants to purchase common stock at $1.40 per share, expiring three years from the date of issuance for aggregate proceeds of $970,000. Premier committed to pay the placement agent in the transaction cash of $111,561 and 97,000 shares of common stock and 97,000 warrants with an exercise price of $1.40. The warrants were analyzed under FAS 133 and EITF 00-19 and were determined not to require derivative treatment. All stock and warrants issued in these transactions are subject to a registration rights agreement that requires the registration of the securities 180 days from closing which is January 2008 or Premier will owe liquidated damages of 10% of the securities issued to each investor payable in common stock. |
| - | 250,000 shares valued at $225,000 for settlement of a prior year put option. See note 9 for details. |
5. Restatement
As reported in the 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, in October 2007, Premier identified errors related to the December 31, 2006 financial statements. The accompanying Balance Sheet includes the restated amounts for December 31, 2006 as noted in that 8-K.
Additionally, there were several errors identified in the previously filed September 30, 2006 financial statements. 6. Derivative
In January 2007, Premier issued shares to convert the note payable that contained an embedded conversion option derivative. The related derivative liability of $1,559,055 was removed as a credit to additional paid in capital due to settlement of the note payable and derivative in Premier’s common stock.
7. Discontinued Operations
On October 5, 2007, Premier received a notice of default from Protrust Financial Services S.A. (“Protrust”) as it relates to a $3,000,000 Promissory Note dated August 4, 2006 and due August 4, 2007 (the “Promissory Note”) which was issued by Premier as a purchase money note as part of the consideration for the acquisition of Master Trust S.A. (formerly a subsidiary of Protrust). This acquisition of Master Trust S.A., formerly known as Protrust Private Clients, S.A., (the “Protrust Acquisition”) was completed in August 2006 pursuant to a Share Pledge Agreement, a Put Option
Deed, a Transitional Services Agreement and a Sale and Purchase Agreement, the general terms of which were disclosed in previous filings. Pursuant to the terms of the Protrust Acquisition, and among other provisions, Premier (i) issued the $3,000,000 Promissory Note to Protrust, (ii) issued 1.5 million shares of Premier’s common stock to Protrust with a put option right to sell such shares back to Premier at $2.00 per share (or a total of $3,000,000), at any time between August 5, 2006 and August 4, 2007 and (iii) as a security for the Promissory Note, pledged Premier’s ownership interest in a separate Belgium located subsidiary, Master Finance Holdings, S.A., to Protrust under the Share Pledge Agreement (the “Pledge”).
The default notice presented by Protrust demanded payment of $1,927,605, the remaining principal balance of the Promissory Note, by October 12, 2007. On October 17, 2007 Premier received a notice through Protrust indicating that the Bailiff of the Luxembourg Court had sold Master Finance Holdings, S.A. by Public Auction at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, with an effective date of October 4, 2007 for the sum of 100 Euros. This Public Auction was precipitated by Protrust’s Notice of Default which was served to Premier on October 5, 2007. In addition, on October 18, 2007, Premier received notice that the Put Option was exercised in July of 2007.
On October 22, 2007 Premier entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Protrust Financial Services Group S.A. (“Protrust”). The Agreement relates to the notice of default received from Protrust as it relates to a $3,000,000 Promissory Note and the $3,000,000 put option. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, each party agreed that the total debt owed to Protrust by Premier was $5,079,858 (the "Debt") (being $180,000 in legal expenses, $1,900,000 under the Promissory Note and $3,000,000 under the Put Option). In accordance with the Agreement, the Company will pay Protrust a total of $3,000,000 in $1,000,000 increments on November 9, 2007 (Premier defaulted on this payment), November 30, 2007 and December 31, 2007 as full satisfaction of all liabilities due Protrust. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Company has granted Protrust a first lien over all the issued and outstanding shares of Master Trust S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Premier. Such pledge will be released upon receipt upon the payment and receipt of the November 9, 2007 and November 30, 2007 payments to Protrust.
Based on the above Premier determined that Premier’s subsidiary Master Finance Holdings, S.A. (“Master Finance”), should be accounted for as a discontinued operation as of September 30, 2007 with the assets and liabilities of Master Finance presented as ‘Assets of discontinued operations’ and ‘Liabilities of discontinued operations’ in the Balance Sheet and the income and expenses of Master Finance presented as ‘Loss from discontinued operations’ in the Statement of Operations. The following is a summary of information related to the discontinued operations:
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, | | September 30, | |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 5,607,300 | | $ | 2,789,822 | | $ | 11,342,783 | | $ | 6,523,882 | |
Net income (loss) | | | 1,355,662 | | | 516,863 | | | 1,224,085 | | | 472,163 | |
8. Purchase of Starobin Partners, Inc. Assets
On September 4, 2007, Premier signed an acquisition agreement relating to Premier’s acquisition of certain assets of Starobin Partners, Inc., a United States based holding company that holds equity interests in a wide range of private and publicly traded companies, in exchange for 750,000 shares of Premier’s Common Stock. In October 2007, Premier and Starobin agreed to suspend this acquisition until an unknown future date. Accordingly, the assets of Starobin are not presented in the accompanying Balance Sheet and the shares of Premier common stock have not treated as issued. As of November 19, 2007, Premier received back 500,000 shares of the 750,000 shares and is to receive back the remaining 250,000 shares of common stock by the end of November. All shares will be canceled until such time both parties agree to renegotiated terms.
9. Put Options
In May 2006 Premier issued an investor a put option on 250,000 of Premier’s common shares the investor owned. The put could be exercised from May 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. If exercised Premier has the option of paying $500,000 cash to the investor or issuing the investor 250,000 shares of common stock. The put was evaluated under FAS 150 and was determined to be equity and not a liability. During the third quarter of 2007, the put was exercised and Premier opted to issue the 250,000 shares of common stock which had a fair value of $225,000 resulting in put option expense for the period.
In January 2006 Premier issued an investor a put option on 19,000 of Premier’s common shares the investor owned. The put could be exercised from September 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. If exercised Premier has the option of paying $57,000 cash to the investor or issuing the investor 19,000 shares of common stock. The put was evaluated under FAS 150 and was determined to be equity and not a liability. As of September 30, 2007, the put has not been exercised by the holder.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act. These statements relate to future events or the Company's future financial performance. We intend the forward-looking statements throughout this quarterly report and the information incorporated by reference to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. All projections and statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing plans and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as may, believe, plan, will, anticipate, estimate, expect, intend, and other words and phrases of similar meaning. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable and our expectations are based on arguable assumptions, we cannot assure you these expectations will turn out to be correct. The statements contained in this report that are not historic in nature, particularly those that utilize terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” or “plans” or comparable terminology are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions. The forward-looking information is based on information available as of the date of this report on Form 10-QSB and on numerous assumptions and developments that are not within our control. The following discussion and analysis should also be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes included in this report and the “Forward Looking Statements” in above and the “Risk Factors” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 and in our recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB, as well as other information in such reports and our Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as amended).
Description of Business
History and Development of the Business
Premier Wealth Management, Inc. (“we”, “us” “our” or the “Company”) was incorporated on November 21, 2002 as a Delaware corporation. It operated a nominal movie production business until May 2005 when it agreed to a reverse merger with Belgravia Intervest Group Limited. On September 26, 2007, the Company changed its name from Tally Ho Ventures, Inc., to Premier Wealth Management, Inc. The Company recently lost one of its two businesses, Master Finance, in a foreclosure action. In addition, the Company is may be declared in technical default under $3,000,000 of indebtedness owed to Protrust, as a result of amounts owed to them from our previous acquisition of their subsidiary. Among other rights, Protrust may have the right to seek damages as well as request the sale or foreclosure of Master Trust if it is not paid timely. (See “Subsequent Events” footnote to financials above, and additional information relating to Master Trust, below).
On May 12, 2005, the Company exchanged 4,563,490 common shares and 11,059,745 options for 100% of the ownership interest in Belgravia Intervest Group Limited ("BIG"), an international business company registered in the British Virgin Islands. As a result of
recapitalization following this reverse merger, BIG became the operating company and the business plan associated with Tally-Ho prior to the transaction was abandoned.
On September 27, 2005, we purchased 85% of Master Finance Holdings SA, a Luxembourg-based company in the financial services industry. Master Finance Holdings SA and its two subsidiaries were acquired for $7,225,151, of which 1.5 million Euros was to be paid in cash, $100,000 to be paid in common shares at $5 per share, 2.4 million in shares at the current market price and the remaining to be paid in the form of earn-out which was to be recorded as acquisition of minority interest. In April of 2006, we then acquired 2.5% of the 15% minority interest for 750,000 Euros. The Share Purchase Agreement, as subsequently amended and related agreements are incorporated by referenced into this filing form.
On December 15, 2005, we franchised the non-European distribution arm of BIG to Affinity Trust SA for 5 years with an option to the franchisee to acquire the ownership at the end of the franchising period. The franchise agreement called for the payment of $100,000 per calendar month, until maturity. Affinity Trust was a private wealth management firm with offices in a number of countries. Affinity Trust SA failed to perform under the franchise agreement and we cancelled the franchise agreement. We subsequently sold all of our interest in BIG to Centurion Finance, Inc on June 29, 2006 for $250,000.
On August 4, 2006, we purchased 100% ownership of Protrust Private Clients SA from its parent company Protrust Financial Services Group SA, a company incorporated in Ticino, Switzerland, for (i) US $2,000,000 in cash, (ii) a promissory note for US $3,000,000 and (iii) 1,500,000 common shares. Protrust was set up specifically to manage leveraged with-Profits investments for high net worth investors, under the terms of a discretionary management agreement. Over the last nine years, Protrust Private Clients SA built up a significant portfolio of funds under management, which generates a substantial ongoing revenue stream. Protrust is a fully authorized fiduciary company, subject to the regulatory control of the Swiss Cantonal government in Lugano, Switzerland. As such, Protrust Private Clients SA is able to offer a full range of services to clients, including full discretionary management, holding clients' assets in the company's name, and trading for clients over a wide range of assets including investments and real estate. Immediately after this acquisition, the name Protrust Private Clients SA was changed to Master Trust SA.
On September 6, 2006, we modified the September 27, 2005 Master Finance purchase agreement to add a non-competition clause and to reduce the earn-out payment terms by $750,000.
On November 14, 2006, we modified the payment terms of the Master Trust acquisition agreement to cancel the promissory note. Based on the new arrangement, the total outstanding liabilities to the vendors of Master Trust SA will be discharged from the earnings of Master Trust in installments.
On January 3, 2007, we acquired the customer list and some employees of Primus Produkt - & Vertriebs - Management SA for 500,000 Euros. The name of the entity has been changed to Master Finance Switzerland SA. Primus was originally established in 1996 and changed its legal form into an authorized fiduciary trust in May 1998. Primus was set up specifically to manage leveraged with-profits investments for high net worth investors under the terms of a discretionary
management agreement. Over the last eight years, Primus built up a significant portfolio of funds under management, which generates a substantial ongoing revenue stream.
Primus has acted as an interface between United Kingdom and offshore life offices and independent intermediaries in Italy, Germany and the Far East and is regarded as one of the founders of leveraged `With-Profits Bond' business. Primus has engaged in and managed this type of business successfully for over a decade. The competitive advantage has come through specialization and concentration on a niche product and by providing services for investors and distributors.
On February 14, 2007, we sold 206,992 common shares and 225,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock exercisable at $2 per share, expiring two years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $225,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement.
On March 1, 2007, we sold 275,989 shares of common stock and 300,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock exercisable at $2 per share, expiring two years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $300,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement.
On March 26, 2007, we sold 459,982 shares of common stock and 500,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock exercisable at $2 per share, expiring two years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $500,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement.
On March 28, 2007, the Company sold 23,000 shares of common stock and 25,000 warrants to purchase Common Stock exercisable at $2 per share, expiring two years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $25,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement.
On September 26, 2007 the Company changed its corporate name to Premier Wealth Management, Inc. to reflect the Company’s financial services business.
The funds raised were utilized for our working capital requirements.
On April 9, 2007, we terminated a certain Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 13, 2006 with Mercatus & Partners, Ltd. On April 24, 2007, the parties to the SPA executed a Mutual Settlement and Release Agreement, which contains terms and provisions customary for agreements of such nature. Following the execution of the Release, Mercatus returned 1,571,428 shares of common stock of the Company issued under the SPA.
On June 26, 2007, Master Trust SA has received a license from Swiss Federal Banking Commission to operate as a fund distributor. This license would considerably increase Master Trust’s capacity to generate new business.
On July 12, 2007, we sold 999,992 shares of common stock and 999,992 warrants to purchase common stock exercisable at $1.40 per share, expiring three years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $700,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement.
Management has plans to acquire new entities operating in the financial services industry and is reviewing various business proposals. However, the Company has not reached in any definitive agreements for the acquisition of new subsidiaries.
Industry Background
There are a large number of expatriate workers around the world. Due to the tax free status enjoyed by expatriates living in various countries, reduced cost of living in several countries and attractive perquisites for such expatriates, most of such expatriates are capable of retiring at an early age compared to those who are working in their home countries. Such expatriates would generally be interested in investing their savings in various international investment plans providing a regular pension during their retirement life. However, until the end of late 1990s, the number of companies specialized in providing financial advice to expatriate employees was small. In the late 1990s and early years of the current decade, several independent financial advisers set up their business outside their home countries and started advising the expatriate community.
The small independent financial advisers who provide specialized services to individuals are not well established to provide the facility available to large enterprises and those large enterprises that provide services to the expatriate community were too big and generalized and therefore could not provide the personalized requirements of the investors. Such a situation created requirement of business entities that unite the operations of independent financial advisers to bring them under the umbrella of a large enterprise but still operating as a small entity with regard to the services being provided to their individual clients.
Our main focus is to become an industry leader among such institutions who hold small independent financial advisers under ownership without neutralizing the uniqueness and tradition of such small entities. Most of the successful small entities are managed by families or trusts and are successfully operating for several years due to the credibility or personal charisma of individuals who lead these businesses. We therefore are focused on acquiring 100% ownership of such small firms while leaving the old management in place by providing them the required infrastructure to carry on with the business without making any adverse changes to the nature of personalized services provided by those individual institutions, while offering an economy of scale.
We estimate that there is a large number of small independent financial advisers and see huge potential in acquiring several of those small firms to become an industry leader, while maintaining the management of the small companies.
Our Solution
We identify those successful companies which, in our estimate, may have technical problems due to the fact that their infrastructure is not developed or are facing problems with local regulators due to strict compliance standards which only a large organization can fulfill or facing problems to obtain terms of business with top level product providers due to the fact that these small institutions cannot comply with the minimum standards of such providers. Once such an institution is identified, we approach it and negotiate an acquisition. Once acquired, we address various issues related to infrastructure, regulatory matters and seek to establish business with investment houses and the profit of the acquired institutions shall be increased naturally.
We acquire small companies that are, in our estimate, running at a loss due to the fact that their infrastructure is not developed and there is lack of sufficient and capable management and those also facing problems with local regulators due to strict compliance standards which only a large organizations can fulfill or facing problems to obtain terms of business with product providers due to the fact that these small institutions cannot comply with the minimum standards of such providers. Once we acquire such companies, we either amalgamate the loss making business to another successfully running subsidiary company or merge one or more loss making companies and put new management in place.
Our Strategy
While the subsidiaries are allowed to maintain their uniqueness in relation to their approach to clients, Premier Wealth Management, Inc. identifies priorities, targets and goals when developing the distribution capability and the business infrastructure. We identify the following characteristics as key to hitting our targets:
| · | A track record of growing revenues and profits, and clearly identifiable brand; |
| · | A business proposition that is supported by a clear, well-articulated business plan and financial forecasts; |
| · | A business that has a compelling and believable story, with the people, systems and processes to support that story; |
| · | An infrastructure with competent and efficient management working with common systems, processes and controls; with internal procedures that are robust and consistent; and strong financial and compliance controls; |
| · | A company culture of clarity and consistency along with a shared belief in the overall client proposition and management standards and values. |
To comply with the enhanced standards recommended by various regulators based in OECD countries, the Company focuses on the design and implementation of financial templates for each distribution channel against which the business units within each channel can be measured. The Company is now focusing on the alignment of systems and controls, while building towards a commonality of culture across various distributions channels. Our efforts here are geared around client proposition which ensures that all independent financial advisors follow the same advice process, using the same documentation, and applying the same service standards, but keeping the identity and uniqueness of the respective entities.
Direct Operations
We do not conduct any business with direct customer interaction. All the business operations are conducted through our subsidiaries. There are various kinds of insurance policies designed by various product providers to suit the demands of different kinds of individuals. The terms and conditions of such policies depend on the institutions and our subsidiaries find the most suitable policy or investment scheme for any individual customer. Financial consultants associated with these subsidiaries are well trained and experienced in the localized insurance and investment industry and therefore are able to identify the needs of each individual which vary depending on home country, age and income level.
The principal nature of business in which the subsidiaries are involved is classified in two areas:
I. Lump Sum Investments
Where an individual has enough savings accumulated at the time of investment, such individual can invest in a scheme which would provide the investor either a fixed amount at the date of maturity or a regular income stream starting from a fixed date in the future until death or for a fixed time limit. The insurance companies who accept the funds from the individuals place the monies in various funds which bring better returns compared to interest revenue on bank deposits and thereby the investor will be able to obtain a higher return. Such investments are mainly made by employees who have already completed a long term of employment and who are about to retire and the purpose is to add revenue during their retirement years.
II. Regular Premium Investments
Where an individual is employed and is in the early years of their career, they can commit to invest a fixed amount every month for a fixed term and at the end of the term, will either be paid a lump sum amount in return or a regular income stream for a fixed period or until death. Individuals join such schemes when they forecast the necessity of lump sum finance in the future or for the purpose of the education of children or for pension at the time of retirement. Generally, both individuals and employers participate in such plans to ensure that their employees are provided with a pension arrangement sometimes based on a corporate policy and sometimes due to statutory requirements.
Customers
We grow our customer base through one or more subsidiaries. The customers are individuals with an income above the national average or high net worth individuals. Due to the nature of the customers, personalized attention is of paramount importance and that is why we believe large corporations fall short in providing the service they require. Subsidiaries of Tally-Ho Ventures, Inc. strive and endeavor to provide an utmost personalized service to their customers. At the same time, none of our customers individually can influence the turnover more than 0.1% due to the fact that the subsidiaries’ clients are diversified.
The principal marketing strategy our subsidiaries adopt is to generate qualified sales leads, build our brand and raise awareness about our business network as a leading provider of customized financial services. Our marketing programs include a variety of advertising, events, public relations activities and web-based campaigns targeted at individual clients and key executives and decision makers within businesses wherever institutions are applicable.
Our principal marketing initiatives include:
| · | Launch events to publicize our service to existing customers and prospects |
| · | Direct mail and email campaigns |
| · | Participation in, and sponsorship of, user conferences, trade shows and industry events |
| · | Cooperative marketing efforts with partners, including banks and financial institutions, joint press announcements, joint trade show activities, channel marketing campaigns and joint seminars. |
It is our subsidiaries who organize our sales and marketing programs and we are not directly involved in the administration of their programs once we have approved the general structure.
Subsidiaries
Master Finance Holdings SA
Master Finance Holdings SA is a Luxembourg based holding company which owns 100% share capital of Master Finance Belgium SA based in Belgium and 87.5% share capital of Master Finance Europe SA based in Luxembourg. On September 27, 2005, the Company entered in to a Share Purchase Agreement for acquisition of 100% of the ownership interest in Master Finance Holdings SA. The Master Finance Europe group is a private wealth management organization focused on serving the needs of mid wealth families and individuals in Luxembourg, Belgium and France. The Company only markets products through its proprietary sales force of 20 people and its network of 200 insurance brokers. The products which are marketed by Master Finance Holdings SA are done so on an exclusive basis in the regions in which they operate, i.e. there are no other providers of the same products in these regions. This entity wasrecently lost to Protrust in a foreclosure action in September 2007, as discussed above and incorporated by reference herein.
The original model for the company was developed in 1980 selling American mutual funds and American and Canadian real estate investments. The business grew successfully over this period and was incorporated in its current model by the purchase of Merchant Capital S.A. After various capital restructures it became Master Finance. In 1991, the company diversified its products base into offering With Profit Bonds from high profile providers and sales peaked in the year 2001. Sales declined in 2001 and 2002 mainly due to the sale of the German arm of the business to Clerical Medical International. However, a general downturn in the stock market, and the consequential low bonus payments within the funds, caused sales to slow in 2002. Sales were further impacted with the closure of a Clerical and Medical International fund and a foray into leverage fund products. These leverage funds were susceptible, in the market downturn, to frequent margin calls which had a negative effect on credibility with clients. In order to avoid further problems the company renegotiated with the provider who changed the bonus structure on the product to a fixed return over a period of time and further new sales into this product were suspended At this time the company negotiated with the Prudential International to offer a With Profits Funds on an exclusive basis and, with the upturn in the stock market, sales began to recover and since 2003 sales have improved.
The company operates on an initial commission basis because of the nature of the products that are sold. All business processed are lump sum investments and no regular premiums are dealt with, although the Company is developing programs for pension and the mortgage product.
The company had a geographically diverse shareholding which, management felt, was over complicated and required restructuring. This has been achieved by the incorporation of Master Finance Belgium SA in Belgium and Master Finance Europe SA in Luxembourg. These Companies were formed by re-organizing the then existing business of Master Finance SA branches in Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France.
Master Finance Belgium SA
Master Finance Belgium SA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Master Finance Holdings SA and is located in Brussels. It has a diversified clientele which includes the employees of European Union Secretariat and Parliament and several private institutions. The business of Master Finance Belgium SA is generated by 20 financial advisers reporting directly to the sales director. It also generates a considerable amount of business from independent brokers.
Master Finance Europe SA
Master Finance Europe SA a wholly owned subsidiary of Master Finance Holdings SA and is located in Luxembourg, the hub of fund management in European Union. The business is generated by more than 200 independent individual brokers spread across Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France. The individual brokers are being administered by broker consultants or inspectors. Due to the low operating costs and reduced corporate tax rates prevailing in Luxembourg, Master Finance Europe SA makes a higher volume based profit compared to Master Finance Belgium SA.
Master Trust SA
On November 29 2005, the Company signed heads of agreement to execute share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interest of Protrust Private Clients S.A. (Protrust). Protrust which was originally established in 1992, transformed itself into an authorized fiduciary trust in August 1996 and named as Protrust Switzerland SA; the name changed to Protrust Private Clients SA in February 2001, as part of a group re-branding exercise. Protrust was set up specifically to manage leveraged with-profits investments for high net worth investors, under the terms of a discretionary management agreement. Over the last nine years, Protrust has built up a significant portfolio of funds under management, which generates a substantial ongoing revenue stream. Protrust is a fully authorized fiduciary company, subject to the regulatory control of Swiss Cantonal Government. As such Protrust is able to offer full range of services to its clients including: full discretionary management, holding clients assets in ProTrust's name, and trading for clients over a wide range of assets including investments and real estate.
Protrust has acted as an interface between United Kingdom and offshore life offices and independent intermediaries in Italy, Switzerland and the Far East and is regarded as one of the founders of leveraged With-Profits business. We believe that Protrust has managed this type of business well for over a decade. The competitive advantage has come through specialization and concentration on a niche product and by providing services for investors and distributors.
We estimated that Protrust was cost effective, as it was able to manage a large portfolio without the need for large staff. Under the terms of the letter of intent, the operations of Protrust were expected to become our operating subsidiary with key members of the Protrust management team entering into long-term employment contracts.
On August 4, 2006 the Company entered into final agreement to complete the acquisition of Protrust Private Clients SA, a Swiss fiduciary company. The Company has changed the name of Protrust Private Clients SA to Master Trust SA with effect from September 1, 2006. The financial
statements included in this report include the financial results of Master Trust SA. Key members of management who were working with Master Trust have entered into employment contracts.
Master Finance Switzerland SA
On September 16 2006, the Company signed heads of agreement to execute share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the ownership interest of Primus Produkt- & Vertriebs- Management SA (Primus). Primus was originally established in 1996, transformed itself into an authorized fiduciary trust in May 1998. Primus was set up specifically to manage leveraged with-profits investments for high net worth investors, under the terms of a discretionary management agreement. Over the last eight years, Primus has built up a significant portfolio of funds under management, which generates a substantial ongoing revenue stream.
Primus has acted as an interface between United Kingdom and offshore life offices and independent intermediaries in Italy, Germany and the Far East and is regarded as one of the founders of leveraged “With-Profits Bond” business. Primus has engaged in and managed this type of business for over a decade. The competitive advantage has come through specialization and concentration on a niche product and by providing services for investors and distributors. On January 3, 2007, Master Finance Europe SA entered into final agreement to complete the purchase of Primus’ customer list.
Competition
The international financial advisory market displays a number of unique characteristics, which can be summarized as follows:
| · | The market is fragmented, and is dominated by individual financial advisers apart from the banks. |
| · | The market is still largely commission driven, although this is slowly changing. |
| · | Most of these small financial advisers are focused on cash flow. They lack the financial resources and expertise to develop their businesses beyond break-even point. |
| · | Following the closure of Towry Law International in 2004, no financial advisers group dominates the market. Most financial adviser groups disintegrate after a few years usually because of their focus on success in the short term. |
The financial advisory services are highly regulated in European Union and Switzerland. The United Kingdom compliance model is being introduced in many jurisdictions and international financial advisers are concerned by, and are largely unprepared for, the consequences and the costs of regulation.
Few international financial advisers have made significant investment into information technology support systems and personnel. We believe this will hamper their ability to survive healthily in the more regulated markets.
Government Regulations
The European regulatory environment is continuously changing to reflect the strict regulatory standards set by each European country. The Company needs to ensure that it agents and
staffs are aware of all changes and act in compliance with such laws. The Company continuously educates its staff about the new standards and amendments to the statutes to maintain the knowledge of its staff up to date.
Business Plans for Action and Execution.
Management of the Company constantly prepares and formalizes various business plans for the development of the Company toward the future. Such plans include, but not limited to:
| i. | Develop distribution channel - business model/financial template; |
| ii. | Develop all business units to critical mass, financial stability and to `franchise model' capability; |
| iii. | Continually look at opportunities to acquire or link with other international financial advisors; |
| iv. | Grow manpower and turnover in each distribution channel to critical mass in line with the defined financial templates; |
| v. | Develop professional alliances with banks, accountants and solicitors in all territories; |
| vi. | Develop and grow recurring income streams; |
| vii. | Develop market opportunities: Management sees two key areas of market opportunities within the current market that provide them with the potential to become the dominant brand; distribution Opportunity and client proposition opportunity. |
| viii. | Develop state of the art IT support systems to tackle the customer requirements. |
In June, 2007, Master Trust SA received a license from Swiss Federal Banking Commission to operate as a fund distributor. This license would considerably increase Master Trust’s capacity to generate new business.
Management has plans to acquire new entities operating in the financial services industry. However, the Company has not reached in any definitive agreements for the acquisition of new subsidiaries.
Results of Operations
The following schedule provides comparative analysis of the operations of the Company for the reported period in comparison with the previous year.
PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | |
Comparative Analysis of Operations | |
| | For the Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, 2007 | | September 30, 2006 | |
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Advisory commissions received | | $ | 3,455,771 | | $ | 286,139 | |
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Commissions paid to advisors | | | (1,048,263 | ) | | (97,115 | ) |
Selling general & administrative | | | (3,356,853 | ) | | (363,749 | ) |
Depreciation & amortization | | | (1,192,786 | ) | | (131,053 | ) |
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS | | | (2,142,131 | ) | | (305,778 | ) |
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Other Income (Expense): | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 64,553 | | | 188 | |
Interest expense | | | (299,571 | ) | | (1,704,776 | ) |
Liquidated damages | | | (81,196 | ) | | - | |
Gain (loss) from derivatives | | | - | | | 176,233 | |
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX | | | (2,458,345 | ) | | (1,834,133 | ) |
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Income tax expense | | | (821 | ) | | (25,991 | ) |
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | (2,459,166 | ) | | (1,860,124 | ) |
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Gain from sale of discontinued operations | | | - | | | 1,292,498 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | | 1,224,085 | | | 472,163 | |
NET LOSS | | $ | (1,235,081 | ) | $ | (95,463 | ) |
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BASIC & DILUTED NET LOSS PER | | | | | | | |
SHARE | | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) |
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | | | 0.06 | | | 0.05 | |
CONTINUING OPERATIONS | | | (0.12 | ) | | (0.05 | ) |
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BASIC & DILUTED WEIGHTED | | | | | | | |
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | 20,987,917 | | | 10,333,583 | |
Revenue increased by 1,108% from $286,139 from the nine months ended September 30, 2006 to $3,169,632 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. Cost of sales increased by 979% from $97,115 in 2006 to $1,048,263 in 2007. Administration expenses increased by 823% from $363,749 in 2006 to $3,356,85 in 2007. These changes were mainly due to the additional revenue, cost of revenue and overhead from the subsidiaries acquired subsequent to the financial reporting for the second quarter of last year. The newly acquired subsidiaries were not fully functional during the initial months of the current year which resulted in an increase in overhead. Management is evaluating various plans for the reduction of overhead. Income from other sources is basically commission received by the Company but not from the ordinary course of business of its subsidiaries. Depreciation and amortization includes the amortization of intangible assets.
Liquidity and Capital Requirements
As of June 30, 2007, the Company had a cash balance of $720,164 which is 55% decrease from $1,592,067, the cash balance at the beginning of the year. As of September 30, 2007, the Company has current liabilities amounting to $14,431,797. There is a deficiency of $13,567,057 in working capital. However, management believes that current cash balances with the Company are adequate managing for the working capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries. The
requirement of additional funds will be based on further acquisitions of new subsidiaries. Management intends to raise cash for such acquisitions by private placement of stock and by borrowing.
Other Recent Developments
We Have Had Limited Operations and Have Recently Lost a Revenue Generating Division, Master Finance, in a Forclosure Action, and are in default on our obligations to repay $3,000,0000 to a Creditor with a Senior Lien on our Remaining Business. As we Have No Capital Commitments, this Makes Our Future Operating Results Difficult To Predict, and do not have the current ability to continue as a going concern.
As a result of non payment of certain debts, we lost our Master Finance division and related assets in a foreclosure sale to Protrust Financial Services Group, S.A. In addition, On October 22, 2007 the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with Protrust Financial Services Group S.A. (“Protrust”) pursuant to which, among other things, we agreed to repay Protrust the amount of $3,000,000 under a Promissory Note dated August 4, 2006 and due August 4, 2007 (the “Promissory Note”) which was issued by the Company as a purchase money note as part of the consideration for our acquisition of Master Trust S.A. (formerly a subsidiary of Protrust). We are currently in technical default of this agreement however, are in the process of negotiating terms with Protrust and its principals. We do not have any capital commitments to make this payment at this time and, if we lose this business, we will not have any material business and will be materially adversely affected.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings or aware of any pending legal proceedings against us that, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse affect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On July 12, 2007, the Company sold [999,992] shares of common stock and 999,992 warrants to purchase Common Stock exercisable at $1.40 per share, expiring three years from the date of sale for an aggregate price of $700,000 by executing a Share Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement both dated July 12, 2007. The offers and sales were made to __ accredited investors, as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D, through WestPark Capital, Inc., as placement agent, and the Company believes, based on representations from such investors, that the offering was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D, and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. WestPark Capital, Inc. received a fee of $_________ for this financing and ______ shares and warrants identical to the warrants issued to the investors in this offering.
The funds raised were utilized for the working capital requirements of the Company.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures.
As of September 30, 2007, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the “Certifying Officers”) conducted evaluations of our disclosure controls and procedures. As defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including the Certifying Officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Certifying Officers have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
Our sole significant weakness during the reporting period was our staff’s lack of familiarity and experience with differences in European and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and SEC reporting rules and regulations in the areas of reverse mergers, discontinued operations, derivatives and purchase method accounting acquisitions. Such lack of familiarity and experience had impeded the Company’s efforts to prepare its financial statements in a timely manner, particularly, as such statements related to the Company’s discontinued operations in case of the Belgravia division, derivatives and purchase method accounting in cases of Master Finance and Master Trust acquisitions. With the assistance of our current independent registered public accounting firm, we are in the process of upgrading our understanding of the rules and regulations in these areas.
Further, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 6. Exhibits
Index of Exhibits:
3.1 Articles of Incorporation *
3.2 Bylaws *
31.1 CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 CEO Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
* Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on November 7, 2003. File No. 333-104631.
** Incorporated by reference from Current Report on Form 8KA filed with the SEC on May 9, 2007
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
Registrant
Date: November 19, 2007
Nigel Gregg
Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board