UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended | March 31, 2010 |
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: | 0-52408 |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. |
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
NEVADA | | 13-1026995 |
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1809 E. BROADWAY ST., SUITE 175, OVIEDA, FLORIDA | 32765 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(806) 688-9697 |
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Check whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§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 o No o
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Large accelerated filer o | | Accelerated filer o |
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Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes o No x
As of May 14, 2010, there were 18,553,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
Emerging Media Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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| PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | |
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| Item 1. | Financial Statements | | 1 |
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| | Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (unaudited) | | 2 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited) | | 3 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) | | 4 |
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| | Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the Period Ended March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) | | 5 |
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| | Statement of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited) | | 6-7 |
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| | Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements | | 8-18 |
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| Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | 19 |
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| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | 24 |
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| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | | 24 |
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| PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | | |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits. | | 26 |
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| Signatures | | 27 |
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Certain information and footnote disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted from the following consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is suggested that the following consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the year-end consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2009.
The results of operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year or for any other period.
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |
(Unaudited) | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 399,191 | | | $ | 647,861 | |
Marketable securities | | | 250,000 | | | | 328,801 | |
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $238,000 | | | | | |
and $246,000 | | | 2,203,074 | | | | 3,578,358 | |
Inventories | | | 693,469 | | | | 308,732 | |
Employee receivables and other current assets | | | 243,361 | | | | 169,544 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 3,789,095 | | | | 5,033,296 | |
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Property, plant and equipment, net | | | 2,667,392 | | | | 2,893,835 | |
Restricted cash | | | 617,338 | | | | 720,888 | |
Intangible assets - net | | | 243,837 | | | | 258,041 | |
Goodwill | | | 7,510,892 | | | | 7,510,892 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 14,828,554 | | | $ | 16,416,952 | |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Notes payable | | $ | 1,652,993 | | | $ | 471,595 | |
Accounts payable | | | 2,985,828 | | | | 3,772,888 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 234,948 | | | | 374,094 | |
Capitalized lease obligations | | | 46,759 | | | | 81,788 | |
Customer deposits | | | 378,074 | | | | 552,851 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 5,298,602 | | | | 5,253,216 | |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Notes payable - less current portion above | | | - | | | | 1,165,087 | |
Capitalized lease obligations - less current portion above | | | 14,038 | | | | 14,038 | |
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Total Long-Term Liabilities | | | 14,038 | | | | 1,179,125 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 5,312,640 | | | | 6,432,341 | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | - | | | | - | |
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EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Media Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity: | | | | | |
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares | | | | | | | | |
authorized; 18,553,000 and 17,303,000 shares issued | | | | | | | | |
at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 | | | 18,553 | | | | 17,303 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 9,372,152 | | | | 9,026,003 | |
Retained earnings | | | 274,489 | | | | 721,510 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (392,452 | ) | | | (406,856 | ) |
Less: Cost of common stock in treasury, 9,800 shares | | | (9,237 | ) | | | (9,237 | ) |
Total Emerging Media Holdings Inc. and Subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity: | | | 9,263,505 | | | | 9,348,723 | |
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Noncontrolling interest | | | 252,409 | | | | 635,888 | |
Total Equity | | | 9,515,914 | | | | 9,984,611 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | $ | 14,828,554 | | | $ | 16,416,952 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | For The Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Revenues | | $ | 599,439 | | | $ | 588,806 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | 521,932 | | | | 288,496 | |
Selling and marketing expenses | | | 42,447 | | | | 31,374 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 379,053 | | | | 204,110 | |
Other operating expenses | | | 159,847 | | | | 28,719 | |
| | | 1,103,279 | | | | 552,699 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | (503,840 | ) | | | 36,107 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (60,302 | ) | | | (694 | ) |
Other income (principally interest income) | | | 50,611 | | | | 56,248 | |
Gain on sale of fixed assets | | | 975 | | | | - | |
| | | (8,716 | ) | | | 55,554 | |
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Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | (512,556 | ) | | | 91,661 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net earnings (loss) | | | (512,556 | ) | | | 91,661 | |
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Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to the | | | | | | | | |
noncontrolling interest | | | (65,535 | ) | | | - | |
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Net earnings (loss) attributable to Emerging Media | | | | | | | | |
Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries | | $ | (447,021 | ) | | $ | 91,661 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share: | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Media Inc. and Subsidiaries | | | | | | | | |
common shareholders - basic | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Media Inc. and Subsidiaries | | | | | | | | |
common shareholders - diluted | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
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Weighted average common shares - basic | | | 17,858,556 | | | | 16,303,000 | |
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Weighted average common shares - diluted | | | 17,858,556 | | | | 17,303,000 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND 2009 | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | For The Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
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Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (512,556 | ) | | $ | 91,661 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) - net of tax: | | | | | | | | |
Currency translation adjustment | | | 43,859 | | | | (50,113 | ) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | | (468,697 | ) | | | 41,548 | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling | | | | | | | | |
interest | | | (55,114 | ) | | | - | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Emerging | | | | | | | | |
Media Inc. and Subsidiaries | | $ | (413,583 | ) | | $ | 41,548 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | | | | | | | Preferred Stock | | | Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Comprehensive | | | Number of | | | | | | Number of | | | | | | Additional Paid | | | Retained | | | | | | Treasury | | | Noncontrolling | |
| | Total | | | Income | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | In Capital | | | Earnings | | | Income (Loss) | | | Stock | | | Interest | |
Balance, January 1, 2009 | | $ | 9,890,609 | | | | | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 4,000,000 | | | | 16,303,000 | | | $ | 16,303 | | | $ | 5,027,003 | | | $ | 693,547 | | | $ | 162,993 | | | $ | (9,237 | ) | | $ | - | |
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Conversion of preferred stock | | | - | | | | | | | (1,000,000 | ) | | | (4,000,000 | ) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 3,999,000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Noncontrolling interest | | | 587,230 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 587,230 | |
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Net earnings year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2009 | | | 76,621 | | | $ | 76,621 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,963 | | | | | | | | | | | | 48,658 | |
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Currency translation | | | (569,849 | ) | | | (569,849 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (569,849 | ) | | | | | | | | |
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Comprehensive loss | | | | | | $ | (493,228 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, December 31, 2009 | | | 9,984,611 | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 17,303,000 | | | | 17,303 | | | | 9,026,003 | | | | 721,510 | | | | (406,856 | ) | | | (9,237 | ) | | | 635,888 | |
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Issuance of common stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
for acquisition | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,250 | | | | 346,149 | | | | | | | | (29,455 | ) | | | | | | | (317,944 | ) |
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Net loss three month ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
March 31, 2010 | | | (512,556 | ) | | $ | (512,556 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (447,021 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (65,535 | ) |
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Currency translation | | | 43,859 | | | | 43,859 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,859 | | | | | | | | | |
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Comprehensive loss | | | | | | $ | (468,697 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balance, March 31, 2010 | | $ | 9,515,914 | | | | | | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | 18,553,000 | | | $ | 18,553 | | | $ | 9,372,152 | | | $ | 274,489 | | | $ | (392,452 | ) | | $ | (9,237 | ) | | $ | 252,409 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | For The Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (512,556 | ) | | $ | 91,661 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash | | | | | | | | |
provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 232,777 | | | | 26,690 | |
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets | | | (975 | ) | | | - | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | | | 1,403,162 | | | | (71,046 | ) |
Increase in inventories | | | (379,212 | ) | | | (1,326 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in employee receivables and other | | | | | | | | |
current assets | | | (73,817 | ) | | | 4,573 | |
Decrease in restricted cash | | | 103,550 | | | | - | |
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, | | | | | | | | |
accrued liabilities and income taxes payable | | | (902,720 | ) | | | 15,970 | |
(Decrease) in customer deposits | | | (174,777 | ) | | | - | |
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Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Operating | | | | | | | | |
Activities | | | (304,568 | ) | | | 66,522 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | | | (6,512 | ) | | | (78,509 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | | | 5,217 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities | | | 78,101 | | | | - | |
Repayment of loans by employees | | | - | | | | 4,726 | |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities | | | 76,806 | | | | (73,783 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from loans | | | 1,181,398 | | | | - | |
Repayment of debt | | | (1,200,116 | ) | | | (1,383 | ) |
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Net Cash (Used In) Financing Activities | | | (18,718 | ) | | | (1,383 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | (2,190 | ) | | | (23,694 | ) |
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Net (decrease) in cash | | | (248,670 | ) | | | (32,338 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents - Beginning of period | | | 647,861 | | | | 1,334,738 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents - End of period | | $ | 399,191 | | | $ | 1,302,400 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued) | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | For The Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
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Supplemental disclosure cash flow information: | | | | | | |
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Cash paid for interest | | $ | 60,302 | | | $ | 694 | |
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Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
1. | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010 and the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the periods presented have been prepared by Emerging Media Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "EMH") and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows for all periods presented have been made. The information for the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 were derived from audited financial statements.
Organization
Emerging Media Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "EMH") was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 3, 2003. The Company operates in two industries, each in its own geographic area. The Company directs its operations through its subsidiaries located in Moldova and Romania. Through its Moldovan subsidiaries, the Company's primary activities are in radio and television broadcasting. The Company was granted a broadcasting license in 2005 which extends through 2011 and earns revenue primarily through advertisement sales. Through its Romanian subsidiary, the Company supplies infrastructure projects to highways and roads throughout Romania using a road base material.
Basis of Presentation
Reporting and functional currency
The Company has determined that the United States dollar (“USD") is the reporting currency for the purposes of financial reporting under US GAAP.
The local currency and the functional currency of the subsidiaries of the Company is the Moldovan Lei ("MOL") and the Romanian Lei ("RON").
Any conversion of MOL and RON amounts to USD should not be construed as a representation that such MOL and RON amounts have been, could be, or will in the future be converted into USD at the current exchange rate or at any other exchange rate.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company’s significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There were no significant changes to these accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and the Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
a) On October 1, 2009, the Company consummated an acquisition of 60% of the outstanding shares of SC Genesis International S.A. ("Genesis") owned by IPA International Project Establishment. The consideration paid by the Company for the acquisition of Genesis was approximately $4,800,000.
Genesis, a joint stock company incorporated under the laws of Romania, has as its principal business, the construction of roads and highways. Other secondary activities include surface and underground railway construction, other special construction projects, relocation services and merchandise transportation.
The fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in Genesis has been measured as of the date of acquisition. The measurement period is the period after the acquisition date during which time the Company may adjust the provisional amounts recognized for the business combination. Goodwill has been recognized as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The Company accounted for acquisition-related costs as expenses in the periods in which the costs were incurred and the services were received.
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
The following table presents the allocation of the acquisition cost to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values.
At October 1, 2009 | | | | | | |
Purchase price | | | | | | |
Exchange of note receivable | | $ | 4,280,498 | | | | |
Note payable | | | 471,595 | | | | |
Total consideration | | | | | | $ | 4,752,093 | |
Allocation of purchase price: | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | | | | | 47,511 | |
Accounts receivable | | | | | | | 6,162,295 | |
Inventories | | | | | | | 571,823 | |
Other current assets | | | | | | | 158,007 | |
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Property, plant and equipment | | | | | | | 3,061,537 | |
Restricted cash | | | | | | | 850,267 | |
Goodwill | | | | | | | 3,871,247 | |
Total Assets Acquired | | | | | | | 14,722,687 | |
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Notes payable - current | | | | | | | 539,011 | |
Accounts payable | | | | | | | 5,185,742 | |
Customer advances | | | | | | | 598,582 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | | | | 343,857 | |
Capitalized lease obligations | | | | | | | 91,384 | |
Notes payable - long-term | | | | | | | 2,624,788 | |
Non-controlling interests | | | | | | | 587,230 | |
Total Liabilities Assumed | | | | | | $ | 9,970,594 | |
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Net Assets Acquired | | | | | | $ | 4,752,093 | |
b) On February 20, 2010, the Company acquired 20% of the outstanding common stock of SC Genesis International held by the noncontrolling interests in exchange for 1,250,000 shares of common stock of Emerging Media Holdings, Inc., valued at $500,000, the fair value of the common stock at the date of issuance. The purchase has been accounted for as an equity transaction in accordance with ASC 840-10-45-23, "Business Combinations". The noncontrolling interest and other comprehensive income has been reduced by $347,399 and credited to the equity of EMH.
c) On May 2, 2008, the Company acquired the common stock of Media Top Prim S.R.L. (LLC) (“Media Top Prim”), located in Moldova, for 1 million shares of the Company’s preferred stock of a class and series to be authorized, valued at $4.0 million. The preferred shares are convertible into common shares on a 1:1 basis after a holding period of one year. Media Top Prim’s primary activities are in radio and television broadcasting. Media Top Prim earns its revenues primarily through advertisement sales. Media Top Prim was granted a broadcasting license on April 24, 2007 which extends to April 24, 2013. The purchase price was allocated to both tangible and intangible assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values after considering an independent formal appraisal.
The acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, the results of operations of Media Top Prim and Genesis are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of their acquisitions.
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
The following unaudited pro forma summary of results of operations assume Genesis had been acquired as of January 1, 2009:
| | Three Months | |
| | Ended | |
| | March 31, 2009 | |
Net sales | | $ | 778,725 | |
Net loss | | | (550,625 | ) |
Loss per share - | | | | |
diluted | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
The information above is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been consummated as of January 1, 2009. Such information should not be construed as a representation of the future results of operations of the Company.
Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share relate to preferred stock which if exercised would have a dilutive effect on earnings per share. For the period ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, there were -0- and 1,000,000 shares, respectively, potential common shares outstanding.
The weighted average shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Basic | | | 17,858,556 | | | | 16,303,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Potential shares | | | - | | | | 1,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Fully diluted | | | 17,858,556 | | | | 17,303,000 | |
4. | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
The Company utilizes the accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures for all financial assets and liabilities and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the condensed consolidated financial statements on a recurring basis or on a nonrecurring basis during the reporting period. The fair value is an exit price, representing the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants based upon the best use of the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Company utilizes market data or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the i nputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are defined as follows:
Level 1 - Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets
Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs about which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
As of March 31, 2010, the Company held certain financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These consisted of cash and cash equivalents, investments in marketable securities and restricted cash. The fair values of the cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash is determined based on quoted market prices in public markets and is categorized as Level 1. The investment in marketable securities is determined by the Company based on market prices other than quoted prices in active markets and is categorized as Level 2. These are also categorized as held-to-maturity securities. The Company does not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as Level 3 and there were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 during the t hree months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
| | | | | Assets at Fair Value as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 Using | |
| | | | | Quoted Prices in | | | Significant | | | | |
| | | | | Active Markets | | | Other | | | Significant | |
| | | | | for Identical | | | Observable | | | Observable | |
| | | | | Assets | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | |
| | Total | | | (Level 1) | | | (Level 2) | | | (Level 2) | |
March 31, 2010 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 399,191 | | | $ | 399,191 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Held-to-maturity securities | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 250,000 | |
Restricted cash | | | 617,338 | | | | 617,338 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 1,266,529 | | | $ | 1,016,529 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 250,000 | |
December 31, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 647,861 | | | $ | 647,861 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Held-to-maturity securities | | | 328,801 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 328,801 | |
Restricted cash | | | 720,888 | | | | 720,888 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 1,697,550 | | | $ | 1,368,749 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 328,801 | |
The Company has other financial instruments, such as receivables, accounts payable and other liabilities which have been excluded from the tables above. Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, the carrying value of receivables, accounts payable and other liabilities approximate their fair values. The Company did not have any other financial instruments with the scope of the fair value disclosure requirements as of March 31, 2010.
Non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill and long-lived assets, are accounted for at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These items are tested for impairment on the occurrence of a triggering event or in the case of goodwill, on at least an annual basis. The Company's annual test on its long-lived assets indicated that the carrying value of its long-lived assets was recoverable and that no impairment existed as of the testing date. There were no triggering events that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2010 that would warrant interim impairment testing.
5. JOINT VENTURE
In August 2008, the Company announced the creation of a new advertising company, Alkasar Media Services S.R.L. ("Alkasar") The Company and Alkasar Region LLC have agreed to become partners to promote new advertising technologies in Republic of Moldova in the media buying business, each owning a 50% interest in the joint venture.
The joint venture has been funded through the initial share capital from each of the investors. If additional capital is needed, the joint venture will raise the additional capital from contributions in share capital or loans from the shareholders. If one shareholder does not want to fund the joint venture, it is not obligated to invest the money.
The joint venture shall make annual distributions to the joint venture partners. The distribution is up to the discretion of the general manager of the joint venture within 30 days following the end of the fiscal year. The general manager is not allowed to make distributions if it is for the full payment of the share capital or if the result of the distribution the assets would be less than the amount of the share capital. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, no distributions were made.
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
As of March 31, 2010, Alkasar had assets of $269,370 and liabilities of $270,862.
Alkasar Region LLC is affiliated with Gazprom - Media JSC advertising agency, selling advertising in more then 80 of the largest Russian cities, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg and others.
6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price and related acquisition costs over the value assigned to the net intangible and other intangible assets with finite lives acquired in a business acquisition.
Other intangibles include the value assigned to the license purchased as part of the acquisition of Media Top Prim. Amounts assigned to these intangibles were determined by management. Management considered a number of factors in determining the allocations, including valuations and independent appraisals. Other intangibles are being amortized over 7 years, the life of the license. Amortization expense was $14,204 and $12,429, for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2010 is as follows:
| | Total | |
| | | |
Balance, December 31, 2009 | | $ | 7,510,892 | |
| | | | |
Adjustments | | | - | |
| | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2010 | | $ | 7,510,892 | |
Nonfinancial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill and long-lived assets, are accounted for at fair value on a non recurring basis. These items are tested for impairment upon the occurrence of a triggering event or in the case of goodwill, on at least an annual basis.
For the annual goodwill impairment assessment performed in 2009, the Company’s fair value analysis was supported by a weighting of two generally accepted valuation approaches, including the income approach and the market approach, as further described below. These approaches include numerous assumptions with respect to future circumstances, such as industry and/or local market conditions that might directly impact operations in the future, and are therefore uncertain. These approaches are utilized to develop a range of fair values and a weighted average of these approaches is utilized to determine the best fair value estimate within that range. As of March 31, 2010, the Company recorded no impairment to its goodwill.
The components of intangible assets other than goodwill are as follows:
| | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
| | Gross Carrying | | | Accumulated | | | Gross Carrying | | | Accumulated | |
| | Amount | | | Amortization | | | Amount | | | Amortization | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
License agreements | | $ | 348,000 | | | $ | 104,163 | | | $ | 348,000 | | | $ | 89,959 | |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets for the next five years is as follows:
Year Ending | | Amortization | |
December 31, | | Expense | |
| | | |
2010 | | | 35,510 | |
2011 | | | 49,714 | |
2012 | | | 49,714 | |
2013 | | | 49,714 | |
2014 | | | 49,714 | |
7. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, marketable securities have a cost and estimated fair value of $250,000 and $328,801, respectively. The market value of the marketable securities did not change as the securities were fixed yield bonds with a fixed price and fixed interest rate. The investments are held-to-maturity and are recorded at cost, which approximates market value. During the first quarter of 2010, bonds in the amount of $78,801 matured and were not renewed. The balance of the bonds mature in September 2010.
8. NOTES RECEIVABLE
On November 7, 2008, the Company entered into a loan agreement with IPA International Project Establishment, a Lichtenstein corporation (“IPA”). The Company advanced IPA $3,840,000. In June 2009, IPA assumed the debt owed by a Romanian entity to the Company in the amount of $253,740 in connection with a terminated acquisition agreement. The term of the loan was originally for six months with interest at a rate of 5% per anum payable at maturity. The loan had been extended to October 2009. On October 1, 2009, the Company consummated an acquisition of 60% of the outstanding shares of SC Genesis International S.A. owned by IPA. The outstanding note receivable, including interest of $186,758, in the amount of $4,280,498 was applied against the purchas e price. See Note 2 for further information. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company recorded interest income of $48,000.
In June 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with SC Genesis International SA. The Company advanced SC Genesis International SA $500,000. Subsequent to the acquisition of Genesis, the note receivable is an intercompany transaction. See Note 1, Principles of Consolidation.
9. INVENTORIES
In accordance with FASB ASC 360-15-35, "Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", ("ASC 360-15"), the Company records impairment losses on inventory related to projects under development when events and circumstances indicate that they may be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated by these assets are less than their related carrying amounts. The Company recorded no impairments for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, inventory consists of the following:
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Raw materials | | $ | 99,691 | | | $ | 94,315 | |
Capitalized costs | | | 498,980 | | | | 186,249 | |
Advance payments to contractors | | | 94,798 | | | | 28,168 | |
| | $ | 693,469 | | | $ | 308,732 | |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
10. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment, which includes amounts recorded under capital leases, consisted of the following:
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Machinery and equipment | | $ | 3,076,540 | | | $ | 3,094,484 | |
Transportation equipment | | | 545,312 | | | | 602,929 | |
Building and building improvements | | | 20,897 | | | | 21,187 | |
| | | 3,642,749 | | | | 3,718,600 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | 975,357 | | | | 824,765 | |
| | $ | 2,667,392 | | | $ | 2,893,835 | |
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 totalled $218,573 and $14,261, respectively.
11. RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted cash are the guarantees for the work performed by the Company. The performance guarantees range between 5% and 10% of the contract price. The warranty period can be as long as sixty months but amounts are released on a predetermined schedule. Restricted cash as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $617,338 and $720,888, respectively.
Notes payable balance as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Note payable to Romanian International Bank, | | $ | 1,181,398 | | | $ | 1,165,087 | |
interest @ 20.5%, due February 2011 (1) | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Note payable to IPA, interest @ 5%, due | | | 471,595 | | | | 471,595 | |
upon demand (2) | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1,652,993 | | | | 1,636,682 | |
Less: Current portion | | | 1,652,993 | | | | 471,595 | |
| | $ | - | | | $ | 1,165,087 | |
(1) | The note payable is collateralized by equipment owned by the Company with a book value of approximately $1.5 million and cash flow of one of the Company's current projects. |
(2) | Note payable in connection with the acquisition of 60% of Genesis. |
Interest expense related to Notes Payable for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $59,051 and $-0-, respectively.
The following table shows the maturities by year of the total amount of notes payable at March 31, 2010:
Year ending December 31, | | | |
2010 | | $ | 471,595 | |
2011 | | | 1,181,398 | |
| | $ | 1,652,993 | |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
13. CAPITALIZED LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Property under lease:
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Equipment | | $ | 237,818 | | | $ | 237,818 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | | 33,109 | | | | 23,526 | |
| | $ | 204,709 | | | $ | 214,292 | |
The following is a schedule of minimum future lease payments required as of March 31, 2010, under capital leases which have an initial or remaining non-cancellable lease term in excess of one year:
Fiscal year ending: | | | |
2010 | | | $ | 60,175 | |
2011 | | | | 17,900 | |
2012 | | | | 2,379 | |
2013 | | | | - | |
2014 | | | | - | |
Thereafter | | | - | |
Total minimum lease payments | | | 80,454 | |
Less current representing interest | | | 19,657 | |
Present value of net minimum | | | | |
lease payment | | | 60,797 | |
Less current obligations | | | 46,759 | |
Long-term obligations | | $ | 14,038 | |
Interest expense related to Capitalized Lease Obligations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 was $1,251 and $694, respectively.
14. NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company completed its implementation of FASB ASC 810.
The following table sets forth the noncontrolling interest balance and the changes to this balance attributable to the third-party interests in Alkasar Media Services S.R.L. and SC Genesis International S.A.
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 635,888 | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Noncontrolling interest from the acquisition of | | | | | | | | |
60% of Genesis International S.A. in 2009 | | | - | | | | 587,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Adjustment of noncontrolling interest in connection | | | | | | | | |
with the acquisition of 20% of Genesis | | | | | | | | |
International S.A. in 2010 | | | (317,944 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Noncontrolling interest share of income (loss) | | | (65,535 | ) | | | 48,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 252,409 | | | $ | 635,888 | |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
The loss for 2008 of Alkasar exceeded the capital of the third party. Losses are only allocable to the extent of capital. Any excess losses are absorbed by the Company. In future periods, net income will be allocated to previous unallocated losses before being allocated to third party interests.
15. INCOME TAXES
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740 on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of ASC 740, the Company recognized no adjustment in the net liability for unrecognized income tax benefits. The Company believes there are no potential uncertain tax positions and all tax returns are correct as filed. Should the Company recognize a liability for uncertain tax positions, the Company will separately recognize the liability for uncertain tax positions on its balance sheet. Included in any liability for uncertain tax positions, the Company will also setup a liability for interest and penalties. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of the current provision for income taxes.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006 and for state examinations before 2005. Regarding foreign subsidiaries, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years before 2007 in Europe. The Company is not currently being audited by any tax authorities.
The nominal statutory corporate rate in the Republic of Moldova is 0% for 2010 and 2009. Taxes are calculated in accordance with Moldovan regulations and are paid annually. Taxes are calculated on a separate entity basis since consolidation for tax purposes is not permitted in Moldova. The nominal statutory tax rate in the Romanian Republic is 25%. Taxes are calculated in accordance with Romanian regulations and are paid annually. There is no U.S. tax provision due to losses during both 2009 and 2008. Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of the Company's assets and liabilities. The principal item giving rise to deferred taxes is the net operating loss carryforward in the U.S. ;Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company has set up a valuation allowance for losses for certain carryforwards that it believes may not be realized.
The President of the United States has presented a budget to the United States Congress which contains various modifications to international tax provisions. Some of the proposed changes might subject the Company to, among other things, additional income taxes, restrictions on how foreign tax credits would be calculated and affect taxation regarding the transfer of intangible property. The Company cannot ascertain at this time what the final outcome of this proposed legislation will be of the effect, if any, on the Company's results of operations or financial condition. Additionally, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") released a draft tax schedule and instructions that provide additional details on its proposal to require companies with assets of $10.0 million or more to report their uncertain tax pos itions annually, beginning with the 2010 tax year on their business tax returns.
16. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The Company authorized 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock to be designated for issuance in connection with the acquisition of Media Top Prim. The preferred shares were convertible into common shares on a 1:1 basis. In 2009, the 1,000,000 preferred shares were converted into 1,000,000 common shares. As of March 31, 2010, no preferred shares were outstanding.
Treasury Stock
On September 22, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to purchase shares of the Company's common stock in the open market. As of March 31, 2010, the Company repurchased 9,800 shares in the amount of $9,237. No shares have been repurchased subsequent to March 31, 2010.
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
17. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
FASB ASC 280-10-10, "Segment Reporting" ("ASC 280-10-10"), established standards for reporting information about operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available is evaluated regularly by management. The Company is organized by geographical area and industry segment.
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Net Revenue by Geographic Areas: | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Europe | | | 599,439 | | | | 588,806 | |
| | $ | 599,439 | | | $ | 588,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Revenue by Industry Segment: | | | | | | | | |
Media | | $ | 599,439 | | | $ | 588,806 | |
Road construction | | | - | | | | - | |
| | $ | 599,439 | | | $ | 588,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) From Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Media | | $ | (189,918 | ) | | $ | 36,107 | |
Road construction | | | (313,922 | ) | | | - | |
| | $ | (503,840 | ) | | $ | 36,107 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Assets: | | March 31, 2010 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
United States | | $ | 631,808 | | | $ | 1,082,322 | |
Europe | | | 14,196,746 | | | | 15,334,630 | |
| | $ | 14,828,554 | | | $ | 16,416,952 | |
EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
1) The Company entered into a retransmission rights agreement with Russian Broadcasting Channels JSC “NTV” and JSC “NTV-Mir” owned by Gazprom Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the GazProm Corporation (a related party to Alkasar Region LLC, a 50% investor in Alkasar Media Services S.R.L.), to retransmit programs from these television networks. The contract is on a long term basis through 2010 and the Company will pay $229,333 per year. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company expensed $66,333 and $57,333, respectively.
2) The Company entered into a retransmission rights agreement with Russian Broadcasting Channel JSC “TNT-Teleset” owned by Gazprom Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GazProm Corporation (a related party to Alkasar Region LLC, a 50% investor in Alkasar Media Services S.R.L.) to retransmit programs from this television network. The contract is on a long term basis through 2012 and the Company will pay $189,200 in 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company expensed $45,570 and $43,000, respectively.
19. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit captioned Case File No. 44.952/3/2007, Compania Nationala de Autostrazi si Drumuri Nationale in Romania ("CNADR") vs. Genesis International S.A., brought before ICCJ - Commercial Department. CNADR has asked the court for the Company to pay $217,238 as a penalty for delay in the execution of the works set forth in Contract No. 2187/2003 - "Primary Rehabilitation of DN 58 Caransebes - Anina" and in Contract No. 2185/2003 - "Primary Rehabilitation of DN 41 Dara - Oltenita". On April 15, 2010, the Supreme Court annulled the case file. The communication is expected to be drafted and presented within one month.
The Company is a defendant in Case File No. 13704/302/2009, SC Trans AMD Company SRL vs. Genesis, brought in the District No. 5, Bucharest Court of Law. The object of the hearing is the collection letter for the amount of 61,507. RON or the equivalent of $20,049. The plaintiff's request has been partially admitted on February 10, 2010, and the Company has accrued and plan to pay this obligation.
The Company is a defendant in Case File No. 14657/3/2010, SC Angely Construct SRL vs. Genesis. The object of the hearing is recovery of the amount of 495,169. RON or the equivalent of $168,649. A hearing was set for September 23, 2010. The Company has accrued and plan to pay this obligation.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto and the other financial information included elsewhere in this report. Certain statements contained in this report, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects” and words of similar import, constitute “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including our ability to create, s ustain, manage or forecast our growth; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in our business strategy or development plans; competition; business disruptions; adverse publicity; and international, national and local general economic and market conditions.
Overview
Organization
Emerging Media Holdings, Inc was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 3, 2003. The Company directs its operations through its subsidiaries, IM “Media Alianta” SRL (formerly SC “Cabavarum” SRL), SA “Analytic Media Group”, ("AMG"), ICS “Media Top Prim SRL”, ICS “Alkasar Media Services SRL” and SC Genesis International SA, a joint stock company incorporated under the laws of Romania (“Genesis”). All subsidiaries' operations and assets are located in the Republic of Moldova, other than those of Genesis which are located in Romania. Through its Moldova subsidiaries, the Company's primary activities are in radio and television broadcasting and through Genesis, road construction in Romania. The Company earns its revenue primarily through advertisement sales revenues and from road construction contracts.
Basis of Presentation
Throughout this Form 10-Q, the terms "we," "us," "our," "EMH" and "Company" refer to Emerging Media Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, includes our subsidiaries.
Recent Developments
On October 1, 2009, we closed an acquisition of 60% of the outstanding shares of Genesis, which has as its principal business the construction of roads and highways in Romania, from IPA International Project Agency Establishment, a Lichtenstein corporation (“IPA”), pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), executed as of June 10, 2009, by and between the Company and Genesis. On November 7, 2008, the Company had entered into a loan agreement with IPA, and the Company had advanced IPA $3,840,000. In June 2009, IPA assumed the debt owed by a Romanian entity to the Company in the amount of $253,740 in connection with a terminated acquisition agreement. As of September 30, 2009, IPA owed the Company $4,093,740 plus interest of $146,757. On October 1, 2009, the Company closed the acquisition of 60% of the outstanding shares of Genesis International owned by IPA for $4,800,000, and the outstanding note receivable was applied against the purchase price. Effective February 23, 2010, we acquired an additional 20% of the outstanding shares of Genesis, in exchange for 1,250,000 shares of our common stock.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. However, certain accounting policies and estimates are particularly important to the understanding of the our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by our management or can be materially affected by changes from period to period in economic factors or conditions that are outside the control of management. As a result they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. In applying these policies, our management uses their judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in the determination of certain estimates. Those estimates are based on our historical operations, our future business plans and projected financial results, the terms of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company determines its reserves by both specific identification of customer accounts where appropriate and the application of historical loss experience to non-specific accounts. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances could possibly be required.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the guidance in ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition". Revenue from advertisement sales is recognized on a contract basis and is earned over the life of the contract as the services for advertising are performed.
Revenue from road construction is recognized when the work is completed and accepted by the purchaser. The contracts are usually of a short duration. If the contracts are longer than one year, the Company recognizes income on the percentage of completion method. The Company is also subject to the risk of currency fluctuations that may affect the prices paid for goods and the amounts received for revenue.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under ASC 740, "Income Taxes". In accordance with ASC 740, liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as measured by enacted tax rates that are expected to be in effect in the periods when the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. Significant judgment is required in determining the worldwide provisions for income taxes. In the ordinary course of a global business, the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain for many transactions. It is the Company’s policy to establish provisions for taxes that may become payable in future years as a result of an examination by tax autho rities. The Company establishes the provisions based upon management’s assessment of exposure associated with permanent tax differences and tax credits applied to temporary difference adjustments. The tax provisions are analyzed periodically (at least quarterly) and adjustments are made as events occur that warrant adjustments to those provisions.
Variable Interest Entities
The Company consolidates variable interest entities ("VIE") of which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not necessarily represent additional claims on the Company's general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs. Conversely, assets recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company's general assets.
Business Combinations
During 2009, the Company adopted the revised accounting guidance related to business combinations. This guidance requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the literature. In accordance with this guidance, acquisition-related costs, including restructuring costs, must be recognized separately from the acquisition and will generally be expensed as incurred. That replaces the cost-allocation process detailed in previous accounting literature, which required the cost of an acquisition to be allocated to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values.
Foreign currency accounting
The financial position and results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in the Republic of Moldova and Romania are measured using the foreign subsidiaries’ local currencies, the Moldovan and Romanian lei and the euro, as the functional currencies since those are the currency of the primary environment in which those companies generate their revenues and expenses. Revenues and expenses of such subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. The resulting translation gain and loss adjustments are recorded directly as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. The amount of future translation gains or losses will be affected by any changes in the exchange rate between t he lei and the U.S. dollar.
Although our Moldovan and Romanian subsidiaries incur most of their expenses in the lei and euro, many of their sales are to customers outside of Moldova and are therefore denominated in currencies other than the lei or euro (principally the U.S. dollar). Additionally, our Moldova subsidiaries have certain bank loans that are denominated in U.S. dollars, and make certain purchases that are denominated in U.S. dollars. As required by ASC 830-10-15, "Foreign Currency Matters", at the time of such a U.S dollar denominated transaction the subsidiary records the revenue and related receivable, or the bank debt or other liability, in lei on the basis of the exchange rate in effect on the date of the transaction. However, if the exchange rate between the lei and the currency in which the transaction is denominate d changes between the date of the original transaction and the date the resulting receivable is collected or liability is paid, the amount received or paid, when converted to lei, will be different than the receivable or liability originally recorded, resulting in a foreign currency transaction gain or loss which is recorded in the results of operations. Additionally, at the end of each reporting period the lei and euro amounts for the receivables, bank debts and accounts payable of our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries that are denominated in U.S. dollars are adjusted to reflect the amount in lei or euros expected to be received or paid when the receivable is collected or the liability settled on the basis of the exchange rate at the end of the period. These adjustments also produce foreign currency transaction gains or losses which are recorded in the results of operations.
As a result, in periods in which the value of the lei and euro increases against the value of the U.S. dollar, we will recognize a net foreign currency transaction gain if our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries have U.S. dollar denominated liabilities that exceed their U.S. dollar denominated receivables, or we will incur a net foreign currency transaction loss if our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries have U.S. dollar denominated receivables that exceed their U.S. dollar denominated liabilities. Conversely, in periods in which the value of the lei and euro declines against the value of the U.S. dollar, we will incur a net foreign currency transaction loss if our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries have U.S. dollar denominated liabilities that exceed their U.S. dollar denominated receivables, or we will recognize a net foreign currency transa ction gain if our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries have U.S. dollar denominated receivables that exceed their U.S. dollar denominated liabilities.
The amount of these gains or losses will depend on the amount, if any, by which the U.S. dollar denominated receivables of our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries exceed their U.S. dollar denominated liabilities, or vice versa, and the amount, if any, by which the value of the lei and euro changes against the value of the U.S. dollar. We cannot predict the amount, if any, by which the lei and euro will increase or decrease in value against the U.S. dollar. Additionally, the amount of the U.S. dollar denominated receivables and liabilities of our Moldova and Romanian subsidiaries will vary from period to period.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company’s significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There were no significant changes to these accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and the Company does not expect that the adoption of other recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
Trends Affecting our Business
The Company believes the key factors affecting the Company's first quarter 2010 and/or future results include the following:
· | The Company's Genesis subsidiary has seasonal operations with no operations during the first quarter of the year due to weather restrictions in accordance with the road construction standards. The Company expects road construction operations to commence during the second quarter in connection with new contracts entered into during the latter of 2009 and early 2010. |
· | The Company's media business revenues were stagnant during the first quarter of 2010 due to late planning of advertising budgets by our larger clients. The major clients began to place advertising with our TV channels TNT and TV7 during the latter part of the first quarter and the Company expects growth throughout the year. |
· | The Company's media business operations were impacted during the first quarter due to increased costs as the media business increased focus on the production of high quality broadcasting, which required purchases of more expensive services. |
· | The Company's media business experienced increased competition from new TV channels during the first quarter of 2010 that may affect future operations throughout 2010. |
Results of Operations
Three Months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the Three Months ended March 31, 2009.
REVENUES. Revenues for the three month period ended March 31, 2010, increased by $10,633 or 2% to $599,439 as compared to $588,806 during the comparable period of 2009. Overall growth of our media business was primarily stagnant during the quarter due to the late planning of advertising budgets by our larger clients. The major clients began to place advertising with our TV channels TNT and TV7 during the latter part of the quarter. Revenues from the operations of our Genesis subsidiary were nil as the operations are seasonal due to weather restrictions in accordance with road construction standards. The Company expects the construction business of Genesis to begin operations during the second quarter of the fiscal year.
COST OF SALES. Cost of sales for our media business increased by approximately $233,000 or 81% to $521,932 for the three month period ending March 31, 2010, from $288,496 for the comparable period in 2009. There were no cost of sales for the construction business of Genesis due to the seasonality of the operations. The increase in the media business was due primarily to the increasing focus on the production of high quality broadcasting, which required purchases of more expensive services.
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. Selling and administrative expenses and other operating expenses for Genesis were $313,922 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and $-0- for the comparable period in 2009. The operations of Genesis have been included since the date of its acquisition and there are no comparable expenses for 2009. Selling and administrative expenses and other operating expenses for our media businesses increased by $3,224 or 1.40% to $267,425 for the three month period ending March 31, 2010 from $264,203 for the comparable period in 2009.
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS. As a result of the launch of the new project, loss from media operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was $189,918 as compared to a profit of $36,107 for the comparable period in 2009. For Genesis, Loss from Operations for the first quarter of 2010 was $313,922 as operations did not commence until the subsequent quarter.
OTHER ITEMS. The increase in interest expense is primarily due to interest expenses from the Genesis operations during the first quarter of 2010 related to the debt outstanding on its line of credit.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes were not provided for the periods ended March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2009 as the Moldovan tax rate was 0% for 2009 and the Company incurred losses during 2010.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In October 2009, the Company consummated an acquisition of 60% of the outstanding shares of SC Genesis International S.A. owned by IPA International Project Establishment. The consideration paid by the Company for the acquisition of Genesis was approximately $4,800,000. The acquisition has been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, the results of operations of Genesis are included in the consolidated financial statements from October 1, 2009.
In February 2010, the Company acquired an additional 20% of the outstanding common stock of SC Genesis International S.A. held by the noncontrolling interests in exchange for 1,250,000 shares of common stock of the Company, valued at $500,000, the fair value of the common stock at the date of issuance. As of March 31, 2010, the Company now owned 80% of SC Genesis International S.A.
Genesis finances its business primarily through operations. Genesis has a line of credit of approximately $1.2 million, which was primarily used as of March 31, 2010. Genesis plans to seek additional financing in 2010 on a project to project basis to meet the demands of new contracts entered into during the latter part of 2009 and early 2010.
During the first three months of 2010, the Company has funded its capital requirements primarily through operating activities. As of March 31, 2010 the Company had a cash balance of $399,191. This compares with a cash balance of $647,861 at December 31, 2009. The Company expects cash flow from operations to fund the Company’s media operating activities for the next twelve months. Genesis is seeking additional funding to finance its growth.
The Company had a working capital deficiency of approximately $1.5 million and a stockholders’ equity of approximately $9.5 million as of March 31, 2010. Cash and cash equivalents decreased approximately $249,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily attributable to net cash used in operations of $306,000 (primarily from the net loss of $512,000 offset by depreciation expense of $232,000) offset by proceeds from the sale of marketable securities of $78,000.
Accounts receivable, net of allowances, were approximately $2.2 million at March 31, 2010, as compared with approximately $3.6 million at December 31, 2009. The decrease is primarily due to collections of accounts receivable during the first three months of Genesis. Accounts payable were approximately $3.8 million at December 31, 2009, and approximately $3.0 at March 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily due to the increase in payments from cash flows during the quarter.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not currently have any off balance sheet arrangements falling within the definition of Item 303(a) of Regulation S-K.
Inflation
To date inflation has not had a material impact on our operations.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Foreign Currency Risk - Our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets. Because our revenue is reported in U.S. dollars, fluctuating exchange rates of the local currencies, when converted into U.S. dollars, may have an adverse impact on our revenue and income. We have not hedged foreign currency exposures related to transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars. We do not engage in financial transactions for trading or speculative purposes.
Credit Risk - Our accounts receivables are subject, in the normal course of business, to collection risks. We regularly assess these risks and have established policies and business practices to protect against the adverse effects of collection risks. As a result we do not anticipate any material losses in this area.
ITEM 4T. Controls and Procedures.
As of March 31, 2010, the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of the Company (the “Certifying Officer”) conducted an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. As defined under Sections 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), 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 limita tion, 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 Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, the Certifying Officer has concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that material information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by management of the Company on a timely basis in order to comply with the Company’s disclosure obligations under the Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated there under.
Further, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the first fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is a defendant in a lawsuit captioned Case File No. 44.952/3/2007, Compania Nationala de Autostrazi si Drumuri Nationale in Romania ("CNADR") vs. Genesis International S.A., brought before ICCJ - Commercial Department. CNADR has asked the court for the Company to pay $217,238 as a penalty for delay in the execution of the works set forth in Contract No. 2187/2003 - "Primary Rehabilitation of DN 58 Caransebes - Anina" and in Contract No. 2185/2003 - "Primary Rehabilitation of DN 41 Dara - Oltenita". On April 15, 2010, the Supreme Court annulled the case file. The communication is expected to be drafted and presented within one month.
We are a defendant in Case File No. 13704/302/2009, SC Trans AMD Company SRL vs. Genesis, brought in the District No.5, Bucharest Court of Law. The object of the hearing is the collection letter for the amount of 61,507 RON or the equivalent of $20,948. The plaintiff’s request has been partially admitted on February 10, 2010, and we have accrued and plan to pay this obligation.
We are a defendant in Case File No. 14657/3/2010, SC Angely Construct SRL vs. Genesis. The object of the hearing is the recovery of the amount of 495,169 RON or the equivalent of $168,648. A hearing was set for September 23, 2010. We have accrued and plan to pay this obligation.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table sets forth information as to the issuance of unregistered securities following the fiscal quarter covered by this report.
Date | Title and Amount(1) | Purchaser | Principal Underwriter | Total Offering Price/ Underwriting Discounts |
May 14, 2010 | 1,000,000 shares of common stock issued in connection with acquisition of Media Top Prim S.R.L. effective May 8, 2008, in conversion of contracted Preferred Stock, as per Additional Agreement, dated March 5, 2010. | Private investor. | NA | $4.00 per share/NA |
(1) The issuance is viewed by the Company as exempt from registration under Regulation S promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 6. Exhibits.
31 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) |
32 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 |
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.
| EMERGING MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. | |
| (Registrant) | |
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Date May 17, 2010 | By: | /s/ Iurie Bordian | |
| | Iurie Bordian, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | |
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