UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2014
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number:000-50356
EAST COAST DIVERSIFIED CORPORATION
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 55-0840109 |
(State or other Jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) |
810 Franklin Court, Suite H
Marietta, Georgia 30067
(Address of principal executive offices)
(770) 953-4184
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:
o | Large accelerated filer | o | Accelerated filer |
o | Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | x | Smaller reporting company |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o Nox
As of May 20, 2014, the issuer had 10,374,617,071 shares of its Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
EAST COAST DIVERSIFIED CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
MARCH 31, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements (unaudited) | 3 |
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 19 |
Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 22 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 22 |
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | 23 | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 23 |
Item 1.A. | Risk Factors | 23 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 23 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 24 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 24 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 24 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 25 |
SIGNATURES | 26 |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
East Coast Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 4,207 | $ | 241 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 50,946 | 41 | ||||||||||
Inventory | 251,200 | 251,576 | ||||||||||
Prepaid license fees | 200,000 | 200,000 | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 15,855 | 13,945 | ||||||||||
Assets attributable to disputed subsidiary | – | 107,271 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 522,208 | 573,074 | ||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,844 | 3,540 | ||||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||||||
Prepaid license fees | 25,000 | 37,500 | ||||||||||
Security deposits | 15,408 | 20,000 | ||||||||||
Total other assets | 40,408 | 57,500 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 565,460 | $ | 634,114 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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East Coast Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
Bank overdraft | $ | 13,727 | $ | 1,889 | ||||||||
Loans payable, current | 549,747 | 680,795 | ||||||||||
Loans payable - related parties, current | 578,835 | 601,348 | ||||||||||
Due to related party | – | 10,120 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 629,128 | 628,970 | ||||||||||
Accrued payroll and related liabilities | 2,495,077 | 2,371,656 | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 98,333 | – | ||||||||||
Liabilities attributable to disputed subsidiary | – | 11,116 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 4,364,847 | 4,305,894 | ||||||||||
Other liabilities | ||||||||||||
Loans payable - related parties, non-current | 73,572 | 72,349 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 4,438,419 | 4,378,243 | ||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies: | ||||||||||||
Contingent acquisition liabilities | – | 1,081,850 | ||||||||||
Amounts payable in common stock | 121,225 | 121,225 | ||||||||||
Derivative liability | 65,275 | 65,275 | ||||||||||
Stockholders' deficit | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 400,000,000 and 400,000,000 shares authorized: Series A preferred stock, 307,987,091 and 285,487,091 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 307,987 | 285,487 | ||||||||||
Series B preferred stock, 2,169 and 2,169 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 13,000,000,000 and 5,900,000,000 shares authorized, 7,187,249,482 and 2,221,746,925 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 7,187,249 | 2,221,747 | ||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 10,398,216 | 14,949,524 | ||||||||||
Preferred stock issuable | 157,000 | 119,000 | ||||||||||
Common stock issuable | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||||||||
Preferred stock subscriptions receivable | (1,108,498 | ) | (1,113,498 | ) | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (20,620,224 | ) | (21,096,462 | ) | ||||||||
Total East Coast Diversified stockholders' deficit | (3,673,768 | ) | (4,629,700 | ) | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | (385,691 | ) | (382,779 | ) | ||||||||
Total stockholders' deficit | (4,059,459 | ) | (5,012,479 | ) | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 565,460 | $ | 634,114 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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East Coast Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||
Product sales | $ | 8,769 | $ | 38,913 | ||||
License Fees | 1,667 | – | ||||||
Consulting and development | – | – | ||||||
User fees | 7,671 | 4,421 | ||||||
Total revenues | 18,107 | 43,334 | ||||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Cost of revenues: | ||||||||
Product sales | 3,589 | 23,060 | ||||||
Consulting and development | – | – | ||||||
User fees | 3,430 | 6,818 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative expense | 414,659 | 562,572 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 421,678 | 592,450 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (403,571 | ) | (549,116 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (108,798 | ) | (204,257 | ) | ||||
Total other income (expense) | (108,798 | ) | (204,257 | ) | ||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (512,369 | ) | (753,373 | ) | ||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 4,492 | 6,021 | ||||||
Net loss attributable to East Coast Diversified Corporation | (507,877 | ) | (747,352 | ) | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 984,115 | – | ||||||
Total net income (loss) after discontinued operations | $ | 476,238 | $ | (747,352 | ) | |||
Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period - basic and diluted | 3,949,295,159 | 8,487,435 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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East Coast Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 476,238 | $ | (747,352 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operations: | ||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | (4,492 | ) | (6,021 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization | 696 | 1,296 | ||||||
Issuance of loan payable for consulting services | – | 78,922 | ||||||
Stock issued for services and compensation | 2,095 | – | ||||||
Amortization of prepaid license fee | 12,500 | 12,500 | ||||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations | (984,115 | ) | – | |||||
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature on convertible notes payable as interest | 97,519 | 185,773 | ||||||
Interest accrued on loans payable | 11,279 | 18,438 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | (50,905 | ) | 112 | |||||
Inventory | 376 | 3,582 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | (1,910 | ) | 5,562 | |||||
Security deposits | 4,592 | – | ||||||
Bank overdraft, net | 11,838 | – | ||||||
Due to related party | (10,120 | ) | (48,743 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 158 | 52,050 | ||||||
Accrued payroll and related liabilities | 123,421 | 188,882 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 98,333 | – | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (212,497 | ) | (254,999 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | – | – | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | – | (5,000 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock | 50,000 | 185,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from preferred stock subscriptions | 43,000 | 6,191 | ||||||
Proceeds from loans payable | 60,150 | 47,500 | ||||||
Proceeds from loans payable - related party | 63,313 | 21,500 | ||||||
Net cash from financing activities | 216,463 | 255,191 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 3,966 | 192 | ||||||
Cash at beginning of period | 241 | – | ||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | 4,207 | $ | 192 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Continued
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East Coast Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | – | $ | 2,576 | ||||
Cash paid for taxes | $ | – | $ | – | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Issuance of 4,588,102,557 and 548,728 shares of common stock in conversion of loans payable, respectively | $ | 239,001 | $ | 17,169 | ||||
Issuance of 375,304,000 shares of common stock in conversion of loans payable - related parties | $ | 10,904 | $ | – | ||||
95,237,035 shares of Series A preferred stock to be issued under stock subscriptions | $ | – | $ | 293,500 | ||||
Issuance of 700,000 shares of common stock in settlement of loans and accounts payable converted to Amounts payable in common stock, respectively | $ | – | $ | 35,000 | ||||
Beneficial conversion feature of convertible notes payable | $ | 134,694 | $ | 116,574 | ||||
Reduction of acquisition liabilities due to conversion of 34,358 shares of Series A preferred stock to 589,000 shares of common stock | $ | – | $ | 21,106 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 1 – Organiztion, Presentation, and Going Concern
Organization
East Coast Diversified Corp. (the "Company") was incorporated in Florida on May 27, 1994 as Plantastic Corp. In June 2003, the Company changed its name to East Coast Diversified Corporation. from Lifekeepers International, Inc. and changed its domicile to Nevada.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in The United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations and cash flows. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year.
These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our 2013 audited annual financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2014.
Going Concern
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $20,620,224 at March 31, 2014, a net loss and net cash used in operations of $507,877 and $212,497, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2014. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to further implement its business plan, generate revenues, and continue to raise additional investment capital. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in these efforts.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plans will afford the Company the opportunity to continue as a going concern.
Note 2 – Discontinued Subsidiary
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the management of the Company’s subsidiary, Rogue Paper, Inc. (“Rogue Paper”) effectively shut-down operations, denied the Company access to financial records, refused to participate in shareholder or management meetings and all members of Rogue Paper management resigned on January 25, 2013. No legal action has been taken by either Rogue Paper or the Company. As current financial records have not been available since September 30, 2012, the Company has treated the balance sheets and results of operations of Rogue Paper as of and for the period ended December 31, 2013 as a discontinued operation.
In connection with the acquisition of Rogue Paper, the Company agreed to redeem the Preferred Shares held by the former Rogue Paper shareholders’ for cash of $0.60 per share and had an option to purchase the remaining forty-nine percent (49%) of Rogue Paper Common Shares for cash, at a price of $0.03 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued 6,219,000 shares of common stock to unrelated parties for the conversion and return of 39,050 shares of Series A preferred stock resulting in a reduction in the acquisition liability of $23,123, resulting in a remaining liability of $1,081,850 at December 31, 2013.
Effective March 31, 2014, the Company’s management believes that the net assets of Rogue Paper are not recoverable and, as such, the Company has accounted for the disputed assets and liabilities as if they have been disposed. Additionally, the Company believes the contingent acquisition liabilities no longer exist. The net effect of these transactions results in a gain from discontinued operations of $984,115.
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 2 – Discontinued Subsidiary (Continued)
Assets and liabilities of the discontinued subsidiary as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Total assets | $ | -0- | $ | 107,271 | ||||
Total liabilities | $ | -0- | $ | 11,116 |
Note 3 – Loans Payable
Loans payable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consist of the following:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Unsecured $30,000 convertible note payable to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and was due October 17, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2012, $28,000 of the note balance was converted to common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the remaining $2,000 of the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $2.905 at December 31, 2013. During the three months ended march 31, 2014, the remaining accrued interest of $2,905 was forgiven by the lender. | $ | – | $ | 2,905 | ||||
On February 17, 2012, Panache Capital, LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $50,000 of the note payable to Azfar Haque. The Company exchanged the original note to Mr. Haque with a new note to Pananche which bears interest at 10% per annum and was due February 17, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, $44,348 of the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $1,537 and $1,396 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 7,189 | 7,048 | ||||||
Unsecured $70,000 convertible note payable to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and due was October 24 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $16,344 and $16,244 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 88,344 | 86,244 | ||||||
Unsecured $16,000 convertible note payable to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and was due May 3, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $3,797 and $3,317 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 19,797 | 19,317 | ||||||
Unsecured $12,000 convertible note payable to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and was due February 5, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $6,210 of the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $2,144 and $1,970 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 7,934 | 7,760 | ||||||
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 3 – Loans Payable (Continued)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Unsecured $15,000 convertible note payable to Hanover Holdings I, LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and was due March 26, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $3,113 and $2,663 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 18,113 | 17,663 | ||||||
Unsecured $40,000 convertible note payable to Southridge Partners II LP, which bears interest at 5% per annum and was due March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, $18,143 of the note and accrued interest was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $1,203 and $4,191 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 26,703 | 44,191 | ||||||
Unsecured $15,000 note payable to SC Advisors, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $1,820 and $1,520 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 16,820 | 16,520 | ||||||
Unsecured $39,647 note payable to Azfar Hague, which bears interest at 9% per annum and was due April 25, 2013. $20,000 of this note was purchased by Tangiers Investment Group, LLC on July 26, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, $9,000 of the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $3,720 and $3,379 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 14,367 | 23,026 | ||||||
Unsecured $15,000 note payable to SC Advisors, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $1,698 and $1,398 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 16,698 | 16,398 | ||||||
Unsecured $32,500 convertible note payable to Asher Enterprises, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due August 13, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $3,300 of the note was converted to common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the remaining balance of the note, including accrued interest, of $30,500 was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $2,874 at December 31, 2013. | – | 32,074 | ||||||
Unsecured $9,000 convertible note payable to Star City Capital LLC, which bears interest at 12% per annum and was due December 3, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $10,290 was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $1,179 at December 31, 2013. | – | 10,179 | ||||||
Unsecured $15,000 note payable to SC Advisors, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $1,612 and $1,312 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 16,612 | 16,312 | ||||||
Unsecured $25,000 convertible note payable to Southridge Partners II LP, which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due June 30, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $27,317 was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $2,125 at December 31, 2013. | – | 27,125 | ||||||
On December 12, 2012, Star City Capital LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $19,700 of a note payable to Bulldog Insurance. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due on demand. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $18,018 of the note, including accrued interest, was converted to common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the remainder of the note, including accrued interest, of $2,851 was converted to common stock. | – | 2,407 | ||||||
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 3 – Loans Payable (Continued)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Unsecured $32,500 convertible note payable to Asher Enterprises, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due November 1, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $33,800 was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $2,351 at December 31, 2013. | – | 34,851 | ||||||
Unsecured $35,000 convertible note payable to Lucosky Brookman LLP, which bears interest at 12% per annum and due on demand. Accrued interest is equal to $4,428 and $3,378 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 39,428 | 38,378 | ||||||
Unsecured $43,922 convertible note payable to Lucosky Brookman LLP, which bears interest at 12% per annum and due on demand. Accrued interest is equal to $5,556 and $4,238 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 49,478 | 48,160 | ||||||
Unsecured $32,500 convertible note payable to Asher Enterprises, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due January 31, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $3,501 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $2,402 and $1,752 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 34,902 | 30,751 | ||||||
Unsecured $7,000 note payable to Andre Fluellen, which calls for flat interest of $1,500 at maturity and was due October 30, 2013. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 8,500 | 8,500 | ||||||
On May 6, 2013, WHC Capital, LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $50,000 of notes payable to Bulldog Insurance. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and was due March 6, 2014. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $20,612 of the note was converted to common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, $11,942 of the note was converted to common stock. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $8,748 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $3,765 and $3,297 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 21,211 | 23,937 | ||||||
Unsecured $20,000 convertible note payable to WHC Capital, LLC., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due March 9, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $3,661 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $1,434 and $1,034 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 21,434 | 17,373 | ||||||
Unsecured $32,500 convertible note payable to Asher Enterprises, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and was due March 3, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $6,316 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $2,181 and $1,531 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 34,681 | 27,715 | ||||||
Unsecured $7,500 note payable to Andre Fluellen, which calls for flat interest of $1,400 at maturity and was due December 1, 2013. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 8,900 | 8,900 | ||||||
Unsecured $10,000 note payable to Sammie Hill, III, which calls for flat interest of $2,000 at maturity and was due December 15, 2013. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 12,000 | 12,000 | ||||||
Unsecured $5,000 convertible note payable to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC., which bears interest at 10% per annum and is due June 21, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $2,356 at December 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $5,068 was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $264 at December 31, 2013. | – | 2,908 | ||||||
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 3 – Loans Payable (Continued)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Unsecured $12,000 note payable to Bulldog Insurance, which bears interest at 7% per annum and was due December 1, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $433 at December 31, 2013. | – | 12,433 | ||||||
Unsecured $3,000 note payable to Andre Fluellen, which calls for flat interest of $500 at maturity and was due December 1, 2013. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 3,500 | 3,500 | ||||||
Unsecured $3,000 note payable to Andre Fluellen, which calls for flat interest of $150 at maturity and was due February 22, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $150 and $106 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 3,150 | 3,106 | ||||||
Unsecured $14,500 convertible note payable to Asher Enterprises, Inc., which bears interest at 8% per annum and is due May 5, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $1,736 and $6,202 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Accrued interest is equal to $747 and $457 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 13,511 | 8,755 | ||||||
Unsecured $8,500 non-interest bearing note payable to Azfar Hague due February 5, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note was converted to common stock. | – | 8,500 | ||||||
Unsecured $10,000 non-interest bearing note payable to Azfar Hague due February 20, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note was converted to common stock. | – | 10,000 | ||||||
Unsecured $8,500 note payable to Bulldog Insurance, which bears interest at 5% per annum and due February 28, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, $3,000 of the note was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $230 and $142 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 5,730 | 8,642 | ||||||
Unsecured $6,500 convertible note payable to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC., which bears interest at 10% per annum and is due July 25, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $6,527 was converted to common stock. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $3,668 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $283 at December 31, 2013. | – | 3,115 | ||||||
On July 26, 2013, Tangiers Investment Group, LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $20,000 of notes payable to Azfar Hague. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due July 26, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note was converted to common stock. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $11,342 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $866 at December 31, 2013. | – | 9,524 | ||||||
Unsecured $5,000 convertible note payable to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC., which bears interest at 10% per annum and due August 2, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the note, including accrued interest, of $5,027 was converted to common stock. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $2,931 at December 31, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $207 at December 31, 2013. | – | 2,276 | ||||||
Unsecured $5,000 convertible note payable to WHC Capital, LLC., which bears interest at 8% per annum and is due August 12, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $1,834 and $3,068 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Accrued interest is equal to $255 and $155 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 3,421 | 2,087 | ||||||
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 3 – Loans Payable (Continued)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
On January 3, 2013, Black Arch Opportunity Fund LP entered into an agreement to purchase $18,737 of notes payable to Bulldog Insurance. The note bears interest at 12% per annum and is was due December 1, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $9,466 of the note, including accrued interest, was converted to common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the remainder of the note, including accrued interest, was converted to common stock. Accrued interest is equal to $1,088 at December 31, 2013. | – | 11,265 | ||||||
Unsecured $20,000 convertible note payable to CJ Mosley, which calls for flat interest of $1,800 due at maturity and is due April 28, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $1,341 and $5,650 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Accrued interest is equal to $1,500 and $600 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 20,159 | 14,950 | ||||||
Unsecured $7,700 convertible note payable to Andre Fluellen, which calls for flat interest of $770 due at maturity and is due June 21, 2014. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $4,181 at March 31, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $352. | 3,871 | – | ||||||
Unsecured $3,450 non-interest bearing note payable to Azfar Hague due September 20, 2014. | 3,450 | – | ||||||
Unsecured $2,000 non-interest bearing note payable to Bulldog Insurance due September 26, 2014. | 2,000 | – | ||||||
Unsecured $29,000 convertible note payable to LG Capital Funding, LLC., which bears interest at 8% per annum and is due March 17, 2015. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $27,887 at March 31, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $89 at March 31, 2014. | 1,202 | – | ||||||
On March 17, 2014, LG Capital Funding, LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $40,000 of notes payable to Frank Russo. The note bears interest at 8% per annum and is due March 17, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, $14,000 of the the note was converted to common stock. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $25,002 at March 31, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $80 at March 31, 2014. | 1,078 | – | ||||||
On March 27, 2014, Microcap Equity Group LLC entered into an agreement to purchase $25,000 of notes payable to Frank Russo. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on demand. Accrued interest is equal to $27 at March 31, 2014. | 25,027 | – | ||||||
Unsecured $18,000 convertible note payable to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC., which bears interest at 8% per annum and is due March 27, 2015. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $17,802 at March 31, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $158 at March 31, 2014. | 356 | – | ||||||
On March 27, 2014, Tangiers Investment Group, LLC. entered into an agreement to purchase $15,000 of notes payable to Frank Russo. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due March 27, 2015. The note is discounted for its unamortized beneficial conversion feature of $14,835 at March 31, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $16 at March 31, 2014. | 181 | – | ||||||
Total Loans Payable | $ | 549,747 | $ | 680,795 |
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 3 – Loans Payable (Continued)
The Company accrued interest expense of $4,978 and $14,788 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, on the above loans. Accrued interest is included in the loan balances.
The Company borrowed $60,150 and $47,500 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company converted $239,001 of loans payable into 4,588,102,557 shares of the Company’s common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company converted $17,169 of loans payable into 548,728 shares of the Company’s common stock.
Note 4 – Related Parties
Loans payable – related parties at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consist of the following:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||
Unsecured non-interest bearing notes payable, due on demand, to Frank Russo, a shareholder and former Director of the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $60,000 of the note balance was converted to Series A preferred stock. During the three month ended March 31, 2014, Mr. Russo loaned the Company an additional $28,800, $50,904 of the note was converted to common stock, and $40,000 was purchased by two unrelated parties. | $ | 239,325 | $ | 301,429 | ||||
Unsecured notes payable to Edward Eppel, a shareholder and Director of the Company, which bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on demand. During the year ended December 31, 2013, $80,000 of the note was converted to Series A preferred stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Mr Eppel loaned the Company an additional $24,513. Accrued interest is equal to $63,898 and $60,789, respectively. | 217,572 | 189,950 | ||||||
Unsecured $20,000 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due December 1, 2013. Accrued interest is equal to $1,198 and $848 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 21,198 | 20,848 | ||||||
Unsecured $7,500 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due January 8, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $384 and $253 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 7,884 | 7,753 | ||||||
Unsecured $10,000 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due February 16, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $437 and $262 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 10,437 | 10,262 | ||||||
Unsecured $4,000 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due March 9, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $157 and $87 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. This note is in default at March 31, 2014. | 4,157 | 4,087 | ||||||
Unsecured $137,833 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due April 25, 2014. Accrued interest is equal to $3,947 and $1,535 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | 141,780 | 139,368 | ||||||
Unsecured $10,000 note payable to Robert Saidel, which bears interest at 7% per annum and due February 28, 2015. Accrued interest is equal to $54 at March 31, 2014. | 10,054 | – | ||||||
Total | 652,407 | 673,697 | ||||||
Less current portion | (578,835 | ) | (601,348 | ) | ||||
Loan payable - related parties, non-current | $ | 73,572 | $ | 72,349 |
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 4 – Related Parties (Continued)
Frank Russo, a shareholder and former Director of the Company, is a holder of an unsecured non-interest bearing note of the Company. At December 31, 2013, $301,429 was due to Mr. Russo. The Company borrowed $28,800 from Mr. Russo during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company converted $10,904 of the note into 375,304,000 shares of common stock and Mr. Russo sold $80,000 of the note to unrelated parties.
Edward Eppel, a Director of the Company, is a holder of a note of the Company which bears interest at 10% per annum. At December 31, 2013, $189,950 was due to Mr. Eppel. The Company borrowed $24,513 from Mr. Eppel during the three months ended March 31, 2014. $3,109 of interest was accrued and included in the loan balance for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
Robert Saidel, a shareholder of the Company, is a holder of notes of the Company which bear interest at 10% per annum. At December 31, 2013, $182,318 was due to Mr. Saidel. The Company borrowed $10,000 from Mr. Saidel during the three months ended March 31, 2014. $3,192 of interest was accrued and included in the loan balance for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, Mr. Anis Sherali, a Director of the Company, purchased 12,125,000 shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock for $28,000. These amounts are included in preferred stock issuable at March 31, 2014.
Note 5 – Amounts Payable in Common Stock and Derivative Liability
During the year ended December 31, 2012, Ironridge Global IV, Ltd. (“Ironridge”) purchased $826,367 of accounts payable and $241,978 of loans payable, for a total of $1,068,345, from certain creditors of the Company. On April 20, 2012, the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Central District approved a Stipulation for Settlement of Claims (the “Settlement of Claims”) in the favor of Ironridge. The Settlement of Claims calls for the amount to be paid by issuance of the Company’s common stock. The number of shares of the common stock is to be calculated based on the volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) of the common stock over the calculation period, not to exceed the arithmetic average of the individual daily VWAPs of any five trading days during the calculation period, less a discount of 35%. The calculation period is defined as the period from the approval of the Settlement of Claims until the settlement is completed.
As the terms of the settlement include issuing common stock at a 35% discount to the conversion price, a derivative liability for the discount was established at the time of the Settlement of Claims of $575,263, which was charged to operations during the year ended December 31, 2012 as a loss on conversion of debt. The derivative liability is revalued at the end of each reporting period with any change in the liability being charged to operations.
As common stock is issued in installments on the settlement, the Amounts Payable in Common Stock and the Derivative Liability will be reduced accordingly. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, 700,000 shares of common stock, with a market value of $35,000, were issued to Ironridge in settlement of $22,750 of the liability, resulting in the reduction of the derivative liability of $12,250.
Note 6 – Stockholders’ Deficit
Authorized Capital
The Company has 13,000,000,000 authorized shares of Common Stock at $0.001 par value and 500,000,000 authorized shares of Preferred Stock at par value of $0.001 per share.
On September 17, 2010, the Board authorized the creation of a common stock incentive plan (the “2010 Stock Incentive Plan”) for our management and consultants. The Company registered twenty five million (25,000,000) shares of its common stock pursuant to the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan on Form S-8 filed with the Commission on September 27, 2010. As of March 31, 2014, no options have been granted under the plan.
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 6 – Stockholders’ Deficit (Continued)
Preferred Stock Issued for Cash
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 22,500,000 Series A preferred shares for cash of $50,000.
Preferred Stock Issuable for Subscriptions
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company received cash of $38,000 for 17,125,000 Series A preferred shares. As of March 31, 2014, there were a total of 68,450,000 shares of Series A preferred stock, representing $157,000, remaining to be issued.
Common Stock Issued in Conversion of Debt
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 4,588,102,557 shares of common stock in the conversion of $239,001 of notes payable to unrelated parties (see Note 3 – Loans Payable).
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 375,304,000 shares of common stock in the conversion of $10,904 of notes payable to related parties (see Note 4 – Related Parties).
Common Stock Issued for Services
During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 2,096,000 shares of common stock to an unrelated party for services of $2,096, or an average price of $0.001 per share based on the fair value of the shares at the time of issuance.
Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company leases its office facilities in Marietta, Georgia. The term of the lease is 66 months with escalating lease payments beginning at $2,163 per month. At March 31, 2014, future minimum lease payments under the lease are as follows:
2014 | 20,663 | |||||
2015 | 28,366 | |||||
2016 | 29,219 | |||||
2017 | 15,054 | |||||
$ | 93,302 |
Rent expense was $7,352 and $7,852 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Acquisition Liabilities
Pursuant to the RP Share Exchange Agreement with Rogue Paper, Inc., commencing six months from October 23, 2011 (the “Execution Date”), both the Company and the holders of the Preferred Shares shall have the option to redeem any portion of such holders Preferred Shares for cash, at a price of sixty cents ($0.60) per share, or $1,075,000. Commencing twenty four (24) months from the Execution date, holders of the remaining forty-nine percent (49%) of Rogue Paper Common Shares, have the option to have such shares redeemed by the Company for cash, at a price of $0.03 per share, or $29,973. During the nine months ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 6,219,000 shares of common stock to unrelated parties for the conversion and return of 39,050 shares of Series A preferred stock resulting in a reduction in the acquisition liability of $23,123 resulting in a remaining liability of $1,081,850 at December 31, 2013.
Effective March 31, 2014, the Company’s management believes that the net assets of Rogue Paper are not recoverable and, as such, the Company has accounted for the disputed assets and liabilities as if they have been disposed. Additionally, the Company believes the contingent acquisition liabilities no longer exist. The net effect of these transactions results in a gain from discontinued operations of $984,115.
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
License Agreements
On October 5, 2011, the Company entered into a license with BBGN&K LLC (“BBGN&K”) for the rights to use certain patented technologies of BBGN&K. The license agreement calls for royalty payments beginning in 2012 of 8% of the revenue generated from the use of the license, to be paid quarterly. Royalty expense was $-0- and $-0- for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
On August 5, 2012, the Company entered into a license agreement with Web Asset, LLC (“Web Asset”) for the rights to use certain social media concept and idea created by Mr. Kayode Aladesuyi. The license agreement calls for royalty payments of 49% of the revenues earned by the Company in its use of the social media concept after the Company has earned its first $2,000,000 of revenue, payable quarterly. No royalty payments have been made as of March 31, 2014.
On February 28, 2014, the Company’s subsidiary, Student Connect, Inc. (“Student Connect”), entered into a 5 year licensing agreement with Nueva Tech, LLC (“Nueva Tech”). Under the terms of the agreement, Student Connect will receive a one-time licensing fee of $100,000, of which $50,000 has been received and the remaining $50,000 is due within 90 days of the date of the agreement. Nueva Tech is appointed a Master Distributor of the Company’s products and granted an exclusive license to sell the products in the state of California, as well as a nonexclusive license to sell the Company’s products in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii. All advertisement revenue generated will be shared, net of communication costs, 40% to Student Connect and 60% to Nueva Tech. Revenue from the license fee is recognized ratably over the 5 year term.
On March 27, 2014, the Company’s subsidiary, Student Connect, Inc. (“Student Connect”), entered into a 5 year licensing agreement with Smart1st, a Beirut, Lebanon corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Smart1st is appointed a Master Distributor of the Company’s products and granted an exclusive license to sell the products in the country of Lebanon. All advertisement revenue generated will be shared, net of communication costs, 40% to Student Connect and 60% to Smart1st.
Note 8 – Subsequent Events
On April 1, 2014, the Company issued 15,000,000 shares of its common stock in to Anis Sherali, a director of the Company, for $4,500 cash.
On April 1, 2014, the Company issued 250,000,000 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $12,500.
On April 7, 2014, the Company issued 821,007,589 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $39,541.
On April 8, 2014, the Company issued a $4,200 unsecured convertible promissory note to Tangiers Investment Group, LLC. The note bears interest at 8% per annum, is due April 7, 2015, and is convertible at the lower of i) $0.0001, or ii) a 50% discount to the lowest trading price during the twenty day period prior to the conversion date.
On April 8, 2014, the Company issued a $12,500 unsecured convertible promissory note to Microcap Equity Group LLC. The note bears interest at 12% per annum, is due October 8, 2014, and is convertible at the lower of i) $0.0001, or ii) a 50% discount to the lowest bid price during the ninety day period prior to the conversion date.
On April 8, 2014, the Company issued 670,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to Ironridge for amounts payable in common stock of $43,550 in reliance on the private placement exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Section 3(a)(10) thereof. The shares issued to Ironridge were issued pursuant to a Stipulation for Settlement of Claims (the “Stipulation”) filed by the Company and Ironridge in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles (Case No. BC481395) on April 20, 2012 in settlement of claims purchased by Ironridge from certain creditors of the Company.
On April 10, 2014, the Company issued a $10,000 unsecured promissory note to Falmouth Street Holdings, LLC. The note bears interest at 10% per annum and is due October 10, 2014.
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East Cost Diversified Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
(unaudited)
Note 8 – Subsequent Events (Continued)
On April 16, 2014, the Company issued 309,760,000 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $15,488.
On April 21, 2014, the Company issued 12,500,000 shares of its series A preferred stock in to Sammie Hill for $25,000 cash.
On April 21, 2014, the Company issued 300,000,000 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $15,000.
On April 23, 2014, the Company issued 580,000,000 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $29,000.
On April 29, 2014, the Company received $11,000 in cash for Series B preferred stock subscriptions receivable from Ironridge.
On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 241,600,000 shares of its common stock in conversion of loans payable in the amount of $12,080.
On May 8, 2014, the Company issued a $37,000 unsecured convertible promissory note to Frank Russo. The note is non-interest bearing, is due November 8, 2014, and is convertible at the closing market price on the day of conversion.
On May 14, 2014, the Company issued a $33,800 unsecured convertible promissory note to Frank Russo. The note is non-interest bearing, is due November 14, 2014, and is convertible at the closing market price on the day of conversion.
On May 14, 2014, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of its series A preferred stock in to Calvin Mosley, Jr. for $20,000 cash.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and filed with Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has determined that there are no other events that warrant disclosure or recognition in the financial statements.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports (collectively, the “Filings”) filed by East Coast Diversified Corporation (the “Company”) from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks contained in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the SEC on April 15, 2014, relating to the Company’s industry, the Company’s operations and results of operations, and any businesses that the Company may acquire. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Plan of Operation
Since acquiring EarthSearch in April of 2010, ECDC has embarked on developing its technology operations and improving its product offerings to the market. The company is currently in the research and development phase and has developed three distinct technology divisions, (i) EarthSearch Communication Inc., (ii) StudentConnect Inc. and (iii) WetWinds Inc. To date, we have completed the development of two proprietary technologies, (i) wireless communications between GPS & RFID (comprising of several GPS, RFID and cargo locking devices) and (ii) “nVite” which is a proprietary environment sharing application for our social media division. Additionally, we developed an entire group of web assets, comprised of five proprietary “Softwares” for the operation and management of our businesses, the following list represents proprietary software owned by the company:
1. | GATIS – Global Asset Tracking & Identification Systems |
2. | CARAS – Customs And Revenue Authority Systems |
3. | StudentConnect – Student Transportation System |
4. | SCAAP – StudentConnect Advertisement Aggregation Platform |
5. | Vir2o – Online Social Media Platform |
Halo2
On February 15, 2014, we created a prototype for a modified and less expensive version of our Halo device called Halo2, which we believe will allow us to be more competitive in 2014. We plan to distribute this product globally for small business applications. Our goal is to reenergize the EarthSearch business with Halo2 and create a mass market solution for small businesses. We believe the product will allow us to be more competitive globally where cheaper Chinese products have created significant competition for our business.
We completed the integration of Halo2 into our GATIS platform in May of 2014 and have begun the marketing efforts to deploy services with this product. Currently, we are continuing our discussion with several local police authorities regarding the sales of Halo2. Halo 2 is now deployed for commercialization.
We are offering Halo2 to resellers and distributors at wholesale pricing of $64.99 and to end user customers at $129.99.
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StudentConnect
StudentConnect began commercial deployment in the first quarter of 2014. In February 2014, we deployed StudentConnect on school buses in school districts in Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, California, and South Carolina. In addition, Texas, Florida and North Carolina engaged us to implement systems on their school buses. Our objective is to secure as many schools as we can through the end of the current school year and the summer break to generate revenue for the 2015 school year. We plan to expend a significant amount of resources over the same period to train and distribute products for these schools and for our advertising team to continue to strengthen relationships with local chambers of commerce to enhance revenue in all of the districts we plan to offer our services. Additionally, we plan to launch our StudentConnect mobile application this quarter and implement a mobile advertising platform that we believe will also help enhance revenue for StudentConnect.
On January 15, 2014, we launched a licensing program for exclusive distributorship that would allow for rapid deployment of StudentConnect in key US markets. We have successfully deployed our StudentConnect product on the Verizon Network. We are currently conducting sales training and producing presentation material for the Verizon sales force to market StudentConnect. We plan to engage in joint sales and marketing activities during the summer school break.
Vir2o
Vir2o, our social media division, has launched its first marketing campaign in the US and North America. We executed a promotional agreement with CBS local Atlanta Radio Station WVEE as the first beta test for our marketing strategy for North America. On April 15, 2014, we launched Radio campaign on CBS Atlanta local Radio WVEE. If successful, we plan to introduce a similar strategy to key markets in North America to allow us to compete even more effectively in the social media space.
We plan to introduce commercial content and ecommerce into social media space. We have entered into agreement with Amazon, collegebooks.com and fanatics.com, an online retailer of sporting goods. We have begun integrating products from fanatics.com and collegebooks.com. We anticipate products from both of these companies to become available to users in the marketplace on June 1, 2014.
We believe the future of social media is to deliver movies, music, and shopping, in a live, engaging and interactive way, for users, their friends and family. Our goal is to join the next wave of innovation to transform social media. We plan to deliver content on mobile and cross platform that integrates mobile and desktop. We believe Vir2o brings everything from the web to social media including online games, video, movies, shopping, and music and live broadcast. It is imperative that we form strategic alliances with content providers for our strategy to be successful.
In May of 2014, we secured a music licensing agreement with Medianet that will give us access to 28 million songs and allow us to offer free music channels to users on Vir2o funded through advertising revenue.
We have reached terms with CES MMA sports and CES Boxing sports to published content and broadcast live event on Vir2o. We plan to have a finalized agreement by end of May 2014.
Rogue Paper
We do not have a management role in Rogue Paper or its operation. During the fourth quarter of 2012, the management of Rogue Paper effectively shut-down operations, denied the Company access to financial records, refused to participate in shareholder or management meetings and all members of Rogue Paper management resigned on January 25, 2013. No legal action has been taken by either Rogue Paper or the Company.
The Company maintains a 51% interest in Rogue Paper and considers it to be a discontinued subsidiary. For accounting purposes, the Company has treated its relationship with Rouge as a discontinued operation and has written off all net assets and contingent acquisition liabilities associated with Rogue paper.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
Revenues
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, our revenue was $18,107 compared to $43,334 for the same period in 2013, representing a decrease of 58%. This decrease is attributed to our focus on completing development of the StudentConnect and WetWinds divisions. Management believes these changes will result in greater stability and long term growth for the Company.
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Revenues are generated from four separate but related offerings, RFID/GPS product sales, license fees, consulting services, and user fees for GATIS – our advanced web based asset management platform. We generated revenues from product sales of $8,769 and $38,913 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Revenues for license fees were $1,667 and $-0- for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Revenues for consulting services were $-0- and $-0- for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. User fees were $7,671 and $4,421 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, operating expenses were $421,678 compared to $592,450 for the same period in 2013, a decrease of 29%.
Cost of revenues decreased $22,859 and is directly attributable to the decrease in related revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, selling, general and administrative expenses were $414,659 compared to $562,572 for the same period in 2013, a decrease of 26%. This decrease was primarily caused by decreases in legal fees of $111,742 and salary expenses of $85,931; offset by increases in the distribution, installation and marketing of our StudentConnect products of $44,653.
Net Loss
We generated net losses from continuing operations of $512,369 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $753,373 for the same period in 2013, a decrease of 32%. Included in the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was interest expense of $108,798 (of which $97,519 represents accretion of embedded beneficial conversion features on notes payable). Included in the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was interest expense of $204,257 (of which $185,773 represents accretion of embedded beneficial conversion features on notes payable).
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in EarthSearch were $4,492 and $6,021 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized a gain from discontinued operations of $984,115 on the disposition of the net assets and liabilities associated with Rogue Paper.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we funded our operations through financing activities consisting of private placements of equity securities and loans from related and unrelated parties. Our principal use of funds during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 has been for working capital and general corporate expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013
As of March 31, 2014, we had cash of $4,207 and a working capital deficit of $3,842,639. The Company generated a negative cash flow from operations of $212,497 for the nine months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to cash used in operations of $254,999 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The negative cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is primarily attributable to the Company's net income of $476,238, offset by noncash depreciation of $696, stock issued for services of $2,905, amortization of prepaid license fees of $12,500, accretion of beneficial conversion features on convertible notes payable of $97,519, accrued interest on loans payable of $11,279, changes in operating assets and liabilities of $175,783, and increased by a gain on disposal of discontinued operations of $984,115 and noncontrolling interests in the loss of EarthSearch of $4,492.
The negative cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 is primarily attributable to the Company's net loss of $747,352, offset by noncash depreciation and amortization of $1,296, issuance of loan payable for consulting services of $78,922, amortization of prepaid license fees of $12,500, accretion of beneficial conversion features on convertible notes payable of $185,773, accrued interest on loans payable of $18,438, changes in operating assets and liabilities of $201,445, and increased by noncontrolling interests in the loss of EarthSearch of $6,021.
No cash was used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.
Cash generated from our financing activities was $216,463 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $255,191 during the comparable period in 2013. The decrease was primarily attributed to the repurchase of common stock of $0 in 2014 compared to $5,000 in 2013, the proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock of $50,000 in 2014 compared to $185,000 in 2013, proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock subscriptions of $43,000 in 2014 compared to $6,191 in 2013, proceeds from loans payable of $60,150 in 2014 compared to $47,500 in 2013, and proceeds from loans payable – related parties of $63,313 in 2013 compared to $21,500 in 2013.
We will require additional financing during the current fiscal year. During the period from April 1, 2014 to May 16, 2014, we received proceeds of $97,500 from the issuance of convertible promissory notes and loans, $11,000 from the receipt of preferred stock subscriptions receivable, and $52,500 from the sale of preferred stock.
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Going Concern
Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating and capital expenses, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph in their report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this conclusion by our independent auditors.
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the realization of assets and settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they become due. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time and raise substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern. Our unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amount and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
There is no assurance that our operations will be profitable. Our continued existence and plans for future growth depend on our ability to obtain the additional capital necessary to operate either through the generation of revenue or the issuance of additional debt or equity.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a number of 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. Such estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experiences 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 and conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different future conditions.
See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in our audited annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on April 15, 2014, for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We do not hold any derivative instruments and do not engage in any hedging activities.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by the Company's management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act")) as of March 31, 2014. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Company's management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and forms, and that such information was accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b) | Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting |
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The disclosure required under this item is not required to be reported by smaller reporting companies.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
On January 6, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 189,739,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $9,487.
On January 8, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 200,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $10,000.
On January 27 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 220,844,765 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $11,042.
On February 10, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 110,385,400 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $4,967.
On February 11, 2014, pursuant to three debt conversion notices, the Company issued 462,812,001 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $23,141.
On February 13, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 294,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $14,700.
On February 14, 2014, pursuant to two debt conversion notices, the Company issued 231,904,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $11,595.
On February 21, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 155,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $6,975.
On February 24, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 280,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $14,000.
On February 25, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 100,548,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $5,027.
On February 28, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 293,519,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $17,176.
On March 3, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 36,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $1,800.
On March 5, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 169,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $9,000.
On March 6, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 177,400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $7,096.
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On March 11, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 294,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $14,700.
On March 21, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 194,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $9,700.
On March 24, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 100,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $7,000.
On March 25, 2014, pursuant to three debt conversion notices, the Company issued 572,190,277 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $33,796.
On March 26, 2014, pursuant to two debt conversion notices, the Company issued 314,285,714 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $16,400.
On March 28, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 369,872,800 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $18,494.
On March 31, 2014, pursuant to a debt conversion notice, the Company issued 200,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy debt obligations of $5,904.
These securities were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), but were issued in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
The Company is in default with several of its noteholders as reflected below and disclosed within this report in Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements dated March 31, 2014.
Panache Capital, LLC | $ | 7,189 | ||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC | 88,344 | |||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC | 19,797 | |||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC | 7,934 | |||
Hanover Holdings I, LLC | 18,113 | |||
Southridge Partners II LP | 26,703 | |||
SC Advisors, Inc. | 16,820 | |||
Azfar Hague | 14,367 | |||
SC Advisors, Inc. | 16,698 | |||
SC Advisors, Inc. | 16,612 | |||
Asher Enterprises, Inc. | 34,902 | |||
Andre Fluellen | 8,500 | |||
WHC Capital, LLC | 21,211 | |||
WHC Capital, LLC | 21,434 | |||
Asher Enterprises, Inc. | 34,681 | |||
Andre Fluellen | 8,900 | |||
Sammie Hill | 12,000 | |||
Andre Fluellen | 3,500 | |||
Andre Fluellen | 3,150 | |||
Bulldog Insurance | 5,730 | |||
Robert Saidel | 43,676 | |||
$ | 430,261 |
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
There is no other information required to be disclosed under this item which was not previously disclosed.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description |
31.1 | Certification by the Principal Executive Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)). |
31.2 | Certification by the Principal Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)). |
32.1 | Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2 | Certification by the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 20, 2014 | By: /s/ Kayode Aladesuyi | |
Kayode Aladesuyi | ||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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