This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to provide investors with an understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations. We will discuss and provide our analysis in the following order:
We have included in our filing the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for Summit Global Logistics Inc. (formerly Aerobic Creations Inc.) and its subsidiary, Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc., and its subsidiaries, TUG USA, Inc., Summit Logistics International, Inc., AMR Investment Inc., Seamaster Logistics Inc., FMI Holdco I LLC, and their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and/or “our”) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and the period from February 6, 2006 (date of inception) to March 31, 2006. Also included are separate unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows of FMI Holdco I LLC, and Subsidiary; and separate unaudited condensed combined statements of operations and cash flows of TUG Logistics, Inc. and Affiliates (“Predecessor Companies”) for the three monthes ended March 31, 2006. The financial information presented is not necessarily indicative of the future financial position or future results of operations of the consolidated enterprise.
Acquisitions
The Company is a reporting company under the Exchange Act, and its common stock is quoted on the NASD’s Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. The Company was formed as a Nevada corporation on February 25, 2004, under the name “Aerobic Creations, Inc.” The Company’s initial business plan was to produce and sell aerobics workout DVDs.
The Company reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in August 2006 through a migratory merger. Prior to the acquisition of MLI (which we refer to as the merger), the Company did not have any meaningful business operations. Prior to the merger, R&R Biotech Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Rodman & Renshaw, LLC, the Company’s placement agent, and Arnold Kling, acquired shares of the Company’s common stock in private placements, both from then existing stockholders and directly from the Company, as a result of which they became the owners of approximately 92.4% of it’s issued and outstanding capital stock prior to the merger.
As a result of the merger, MLI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the security holders of MLI received an aggregate of 1,451,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result of the merger and the issuance of stock to the security holders of MLI, the former security holders of MLI held approximately 85.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock immediately after the merger and prior to the financings. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States generally require that a company whose security holders retain the majority voting interest in the combined business be treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. The acquisition was accounted for as a reverse acquisition whereby MLI was deemed to be the “accounting acquirer.” Additionally, upon the effectiveness of the merger, the Company’s then existing officers and directors were replaced by individuals associated with MLI. Upon the effectiveness of the merger and prior to the financings and the acquisitions, security holders holding 85.5% of the Company’s then outstanding common stock voted, by written consent, to amend and restate its certificate of incorporation, to, among other things, change the Company’s corporate name from Aerobic Creations, Inc. to Summit Global Logistics, Inc. and effect the reverse split, as described below. In addition, the Company’s security holders voted to approve certain executive compensation arrangements and to adopt a new stock incentive plan and certain other benefit plans (as described herein). On January 29, 2007, the Company filed a definitive information statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Regulation 14C of the Exchange Act with respect to these stockholder consents. The actions taken by the consent became effective on or around February 20, 2007, 20 days after mailing an information statement in compliance with Regulation 14C to its security holders.
After completion of the merger, the Company joined the common stock financing, the note financing and the senior credit facility agreements arranged by MLI. With a substantial portion of the proceeds of the credit facility and the financings, the Company and its subsidiaries acquired (i) FMI and one of its parent companies; and, then (ii) certain of the assets or equity interests of the TUG Logistics group of companies, including certain of the assets of TUG Logistics, Inc., TUG Logistics (Miami), Inc. and Glare Logistics, Inc., as well as all of the equity interests of Clare Freight, Los Angeles, Inc. and TUG New York, Inc., which collectively we refer to as TUG. As a result, the former security holders and employees of MLI, FMI and TUG own approximately 53.0% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, the holders of common stock issued in the common stock financing own approximately 43.8% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock and the Company’s security holders who held its stock prior to the merger with MLI hold the remainder of its outstanding common stock.As a key part of our growth strategy, we expect to seek to acquire additional asset-light logistics providers and freight forwarders. We believe there are attractive acquisition candidates in our industry because of the highly fragmented composition of the marketplace, the industry participants’ needs for capital and their owners’ desires for liquidity. We intend to pursue a strategic acquisition program to consolidate and enhance its position in its current market and to acquire operations in new markets.
Initially, we intend to grow our business through acquisitions in key gateway locations, such as Chicago, India and Thailand, as part of our strategy to expand our base of operations. We believe that our domestic and expanded international capabilities, when taken together, will provide significant competitive advantages in the marketplace.
We believe we can successfully implement our acquisition strategy due to the following factors:
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| • | our centralized management capabilities which should enable us to effectively manage our growth and integrate the companies we acquire; |
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| • | our status as a public corporation should provide us with a currency for acquisitions; |
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Certain of our financing documents contain covenants which substantially restrict our ability to consummate acquisitions in the future. These restrictions could materially and adversely affect the implementation of our growth strategy. Please refer to “Senior Secured Credit Facility” in this section for more information.
On or about December 26, 2006, the provincial authority in Shanghai in the People’s Republic of China approved the establishment of our wholly-foreign-owned enterprise, or WFOE, in the People’s Republic of China under newly adopted rules in China permitting foreign corporations to own and operate their own companies in China. The approval we received was subject to the WFOE obtaining its business license from the Shanghai provincial authority, which was subsequently received. Consequently, we have proceeded to establish offices at major transportation centers located in China. Given the flexibility this new approval will afford us, we currently are reviewing our overall strategy (including our acquisition strategy) for addressing the Chinese market. We may acquire the Shanghai office of SeaMaster Logistics (China) Ltd., a Chinese company, we refer to as SeaMaster China, during 2007, and subsequently, its other offices in China, subject in each case to the approval of local authorities in each province. We may acquire SeaMaster China’s assets, or hire its personnel. At present, SLI, our subsidiary, has an exclusive agency agreement with SeaMaster China. SeaMaster China has a Class A license as an international freight forwarding agent in Shanghai. We believe acquiring SeaMaster China or its assets, or hiring some or all of its personnel, in the future, will provide increased freight services revenue for us in China. We hope to hire additional personnel experienced in logistics in China during the first half of 2007. There can be no assurance that we will consummate the acquisition of SeaMaster China, or hire the additional experienced personnel in China. SeaMaster China primarily focuses on imports to the United States.
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Discussion of Operating Results
The following discussion of operating results explains material changes in results of operations for the unaudited consolidated and combined companies for the quarters ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes and financial information included elsewhere in this report.
Aerobic Creations Inc. (“Aerobic”) merged with Maritime Logistics US Holdings, Inc. (“Maritime”) on November 8, 2006. On February 20, 2007, Aerobic changed its name to Summit Global Logistics, Inc. (“Summit”). The financial information noted as Summit reflects the results of operations of Summit Global Logistics Inc. and subsidiaries from February 6, 2006 (date of inception).
On November 8, 2006, FMI Holdco I LLC (“FMI”) was acquired by Maritime, a subsidiary of Summit. FMI Holdco I LLC is a predecessor company. The financial information noted as FMI reflects the results of operations of FMI Holdco I LLC and Subsidiary prior to the date of the merger.
On November 8, 2006, TUG Logistics Inc. and Affiliates was acquired by Maritime, a subsidiary of Summit. TUG Logistics Inc. is a predecessor company. The financial information noted as TUG reflects the results of operations of the TUG entities acquired prior to the date of the merger.
Geographic Operating Results.
We manage our business through three geographic areas comprised of the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, which offer similar products and services. Each geographic area is managed regionally by executives who are directly accountable to and maintain regular contact with our Chief Executive Officer to discuss operating activities, financial results, forecasts and plans for each geographic region. For reporting purposes by geographic region, airfreight and ocean freight forwarding revenues for the movement of goods is attributed to the country where the shipment originates. Revenues for all other services are attributed to the country where the services are performed. Our unaudited consolidated revenues and operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are set forth in the following table (in millions):
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Three months ended March 31, 2007 compared with the predecessor three months ended March 31, 2006. For the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, the results of operations of each of the separate companies are shown in the following table and significant changes are discussed below (in millions):
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FMI | | | — | | | 27.9 | | | (27.9 | ) | | | |
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FMI | | | — | | | 6.8 | | | (6.8 | ) | | | |
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FMI | | | — | | | 3.2 | | | (3.2 | ) | | | |
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| • | SUMMIT -Revenues of $46.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is due to the consolidated operations of Summit Global Logistics Inc. and Subsidiaries. The amount includes the revenues of AmeRussia Shipping Co. Inc., FMI and TUG of $0.7 million, $24.6 million and $20.8 million, respectively. |
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| • | FMI - Revenues were $27.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On November 8, 2006, FMI was acquired by Maritime, a subsidiary of Summit. On a comparative basis, revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 decreased by $3.3 million or 11.8%. This decrease is due to the loss of warehouse accounts decreasing the revenue handling. |
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| • | TUG - Revenues were $16.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On November 8, 2006, TUG was acquired by Maritime, a subsidiary of Summit. On a comparative basis, revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased by $4.3 million or 26.4%. This increase is due to (i) an increase in containerized cargo freight management movements related to the continued expansion of business to the United States’ East and Gulf Coasts from Asia, including the opening of a New York office during 2006, and (ii) general market growth. |
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| • | SUMMIT -Gross profit of $6.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is due to the consolidated operations of Summit Global Logistics, Inc. and Subsidiaries. The amount includes the gross profits of AmeRussia Shipping Co. Inc., FMI and TUG of $0.2 million, $3.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively. |
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| • | FMI -Gross profit was $6.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, gross profits for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 decreased by $2.9 million or 43.1%. On a comparative basis, gross profit as a percent of revenue decreased from 24.3% in the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to 15.7% for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. This decrease and the lower gross profit margin is due to the loss of warehousing revenue accounts reducing the overall contribution factor on the fixed cost of the building. |
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| • | TUG -Gross profit was $1.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, gross profits for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased by $0.6 million or 39.7%; and gross profit as a percent of revenue increased from 9.8% to 10.8%. This increase is due to (i) an increase in containerized cargo freight management movements related to the continued expansion of business to the United States’ East and Gulf Coasts from Asia, including the opening of a New York office during 2006, and (ii) general market growth. |
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| • | SUMMIT - Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses of $8.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is due to the consolidated operations of Summit Global Logistics, Inc. and Subsidiaries. The amount includes the SG&A of AmeRussia Shipping Co. Inc., FMI, TUG and Seamaster of $0.3 million, $2.9 million, $1.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Summit SG&A of $3.6 million include approximately $0.5 million of nonrecurring expenses, principally professional and filing fees related to the registration process and financing negotiations. |
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| • | FMI - SG&A were $3.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, SG&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 decreased by $0.3 million or 8.3%. |
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| • | TUG - SG&A were $1.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, SG&A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased by $0.4 million or 29.2% The increase was primarily driven by an increase in staff and other cost to service its business expansion into the United States’ East and Gulf coasts. |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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| • | SUMMIT – Depreciation and amortization expenses of $1.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is due to the consolidated operations of Summit Global Logistics Inc. and Subsidiaries. The amount includes the depreciation and amortization of FMI and TUG of , $1.5 million and $0.2 million, respectively. |
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| • | FMI – Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, depreciation and amortization expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased by $0.4 million or 40.4%. This increase is primarily due to amortization of revalued intangible assets adjusted to its fair value at the date of the acquisition in November 8, 2006. |
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| • | FMI – Facility shutdown and other costs were $0.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The 2006 amount represents trailing cost related to a facility shutdown in 2004. |
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| • | SUMMIT – Interest expense of $4.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is principally due to the senior secured credit facility obtained and the convertible notes issued to finance acquisitions on November 8, 2006. |
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| • | FMI – Interest expense was $1.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 decreased by $1.3 million or 95.1%. The credit facility of FMI was fully paid at the date of their merger with Summit. |
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| • | SUMMIT – Registration rights expense of $3.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is due to the failure to meet the registration provision with the convertible note holders and the private placement common stock purchasers. |
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| • | SUMMIT – Other income of $1.9 million is principally due to the change in fair value of derivative instruments of $1.8 million and interest income. Our derivative instruments include embedded discounts on convertible notes and warrants. |
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| • | SUMMIT - Income tax benefit of $1.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is 20.2% of the loss before income tax (benefit) provision. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate of 34% due to permanent differences and state income taxes. |
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| • | FMI - Income tax provision was $0.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This is 7.1% of income before income tax provision. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate of 34% because FMI was primarily taxed as a pass through entity (S Corporation) and, accordingly, the income taxes related to the operations prior to its acquisition were primarily paid by the equity owners. |
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| • | SUMMIT - Net loss of $8.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is principally caused by nonrecurring SG&A expenses of $0.5 million relating to the registration process and debt negotiations, interest expense of $4.7 million and registration right expense of $3.0 million. |
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| • | FMI - Net income was $1.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 decreased by $1.8 million.. This decrease was primarily caused by decreased revenues offset by decreased interest expense. |
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| • | TUG - Net income was $0.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. On a comparative basis, net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 increased by $0.1 million. This increase was primarily caused by business expansion into the United States’ East and Gulf coasts offset by increased costs related to the expansion. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2007, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $8.5 million. We entered into a forbearance agreement with our senior lenders relating to our failure to meet certain reporting and non-financial covenants in our senior secured credit facility and our failure to meet certain financial covenants contained in our senior secured credit agreement for the first quarter of 2007.
On May 21, 2007, we reached an agreement on the terms of the amendment and restructuring of our senior secured credit facility, convertible notes and warrants. See “Contractual Obligations”. The amendment to our credit facilities provides us with additional working capital of approximately $12.5 million, after restructuring costs, which we consider to be sufficient capital to meet our planned operations for the year ended December 31, 2007.
We anticipate that our capital expenditures for 2007 will be approximately $1.0 million, comprised of the replacement of current warehouse equipment, additional office equipment, leasehold improvements, and information technology. We believe that funds generated from operations and funds from our new financing agreements will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our working capital requirements through December 31, 2007 based on our current plans.
We base our assessment on the following assumptions:
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We are dependent on the ongoing support of our lenders. We will require additional working capital in the future to fund our growth. We believe we will obtain access to additional sources of equity and debt financing, but can provide no assurance that additional funds will be available, or if available, on commercially acceptable terms or in a timely manner to enable us to continue our operations in the normal course. Our covenants in connection with the financings limit our ability to raise more debt or capital. See “Contractual Obligations -Senior Credit Facility” for more information.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partners, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which had been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.
Impact of Inflation
Our business may be significantly or adversely affected by inflation. We generally expect to pass carrier rate
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increases and surcharges on to our customers by means of price increases and surcharges. Direct carrier rate increases could occur over the short- to medium-term. Due to the high degree of competition in the marketplace, these rate increases might lead to an erosion of our profit margins.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
The preparation of our unaudited condensed financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate these estimates including those related to basis of consolidation, business combinations, revenue recognition, self insurance, accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts, impairment of tangible and intangible assets and goodwill. Actual results may differ from these estimates using different assumptions under different conditions. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
Our Annual Report on Form 10K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006 includes a discussion on the critical accounting policies and estimates that we use in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. There were no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2007.
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Contractual Obligations
We have entered into contracts with various third parties in the normal course of business that will require substantial future payments. The following table illustrates the contractual obligations of the operating companies as of March 31, 2007:
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Senior Secured Credit Facility
On November 8, 2006, as part of the financing for the acquisitions, we obtained a senior secured credit facility from a financial institution and certain other lenders, consisting of (i) a $10 million revolver and (ii) a $55 million term loan. Our senior secured credit facility has a five-year term and we paid a two percent up front closing fee. Revolving loans that constitute reference rate loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to two (2%) percent plus the greater of (i) the reference rate then in effect and (ii) six (6%) percent. Revolving loans that constitute LIBOR rate loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to three (3%) percent plus the greater of (i) the LIBOR rate then in effect and (ii) four (4%) percent. Term loans that constitute reference rate loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable margin plus the greater of (i) the reference rate then in effect and (ii) six (6%) percent. Term loans that constitute LIBOR rate loans will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the applicable margin plus the greater of (i) the LIBOR rate then in effect and (ii) four (4%) percent. Until the agent under the senior credit facility receives our financial statements following the last day of the fourth full fiscal quarter after November 8, 2006, the applicable margin shall be equal to the greater of (i) the amount determined as set forth in the grid below based on the ratio of our Net Senior Debt to EBITDA for the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period ending as of the last day of each fiscal quarter prior thereto and (ii) four and one quarter (4.25%) percent per annum. Thereafter, on a quarterly basis, the applicable margin shall be reset based upon the following grid:
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> 2.0x <= 2.5x | | 4.25% | | | 3.25% | | |
> 1.5x <=2.0x | | 4.00% | | | 3.00% | | |
<= 1.5x | | 3.75% | | | 2.75% | | |
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Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, the interest rate(s) then in effect with respect to the obligations under the senior credit facility will be increased by three percent (3%) per annum.
The revolver unused line fee equals one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum calculated upon the amount by which the total revolving credit commitments exceeds the sum of the average daily principal balance of the outstanding revolving loans plus the average daily undrawn amount of all letters of credit for the immediately preceding month, payable monthly. The revolver includes a letter of credit line of up to an aggregate amount of $7.0 million. The letter of credit fee is three percent (3.00%) per annum on the average daily maximum amount available to be drawn under all of such letters of credit, payable monthly. We are also responsible for any additional third-party letter of credit issuer fees and/or cash collateral requirements. The servicing fee equals $25,000, payable quarterly in advance.
Our senior secured credit facility is secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of our existing and future assets and the other borrowers party to the senior credit facility, including all of their plant property and equipment and accounts receivable, and the proceeds thereof (subject to permitted liens). In addition to the scheduled quarterly term loan principal payments, we are required to make an annual principal payment each year in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of excess cash flow for the immediately preceding fiscal year. Excess cash flow is generally defined as our EBITDA for the applicable period less consolidated net interest expense less the cash portion of capital expenditures made during such period less scheduled cash principal payments made on account of debt during such period less all cash prepayments on account of our senior secured credit facility (other than payments on account of revolving loans that do not permanently reduce the revolving commitments by the amount of such payment(s)) during such period less income taxes paid or accrued during such period less special incentive bonuses, earn-outs and deferred payments of purchase price for the acquisitions permitted to be consummated under the senior credit facility made during such period less any closing fee, loan servicing, unused line fee, letter of credit fee and prepayment fee paid during such period. The excess cash flow payments shall be applied to the term loan, in inverse order of maturity. Our credit facility will contain affirmative and negative covenants, and financial covenants customarily found in loan agreements for similar financings including, but not limited to, (i) a minimum earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization referred to as EBITDA covenant measured on a trailing twelve months basis, referred to as TTM, (ii) a maximum total senior debt outstanding to TTM EBITDA ratio covenant, (iii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, (iv) a maximum capital expenditure covenant, and (v) key man provisions with respect to members of management. An early termination fee is due if we terminate the senior credit facility for any reason (other than as described below) prior to the third anniversary of such effective date and is payable as follows: (i) two percent (2%) of the total loan commitment if we terminate the senior credit facility on or prior to the second anniversary of the effective date of the senior credit facility and (ii) one percent (1%) of the total loan commitment if we terminate the senior credit facility after the second anniversary of such effective date and on or prior to the third anniversary of such effective date. As of November 8, 2007 we may use up to $20.0 million of the cash proceeds from the issuance or sale of common equity to prepay the term loans under the senior credit facility and such prepayment will not be subject to a prepayment fee.
The deferred financing cost in connection with the senior secured credit facility amounted to approximately $6,194,000. This cost will be amortized and charged to expense over the next five years.
The loan agreement relating to our senior secured credit facility provides that, we may acquire the stock (and/or other equity interests) and/or assets of other companies provided that the following conditions are satisfied: (i) the senior agent shall have received not less than ten (10) business days’ prior written notice of the proposed acquisition and certain information related thereto; (ii) the assets acquired shall constitute assets used in, or the stock/equity interests shall be in an operating company or a division of an operating company that engages in, a line of business substantially similar, complimentary or related to the business that we are engaged in as of the date of the loan agreement; (iii) as of the date of any such acquisition and any payment in respect thereof, and after giving effect thereto, the sum of the excess availability plus the qualified cash shall have been not less than $3.0 million for each of the ten (10) consecutive business days prior to the date of such acquisition or payment and shall be not less than $3.0 million as of the date of such acquisition or payment (and after giving effect thereto); (iv) the aggregate amount of all consideration paid for all permitted acquisitions (including any earn-outs, deferred purchase price payments and special incentive bonuses to employees, officers, directors and/or sellers of the acquired business in connection with such permitted acquisition, including the value of any capital
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stock, warrants or other equity interests) shall not exceed $5.0 million; (v) the senior agent shall have received certain financial statements and projections with respect to the acquired business and/or company and our detailed projections through the maturity date giving pro forma effect as of the last day of the fiscal month most recently ended to such acquisition and all related transactions, demonstrating pro forma compliance with all financial covenants set forth in the loan agreement; (vi) the senior agent shall have received certain other security agreements and guarantees required under the loan agreement with respect to the acquired business and/or company; (vii) in the case of the acquisition of the capital stock of another person or entity, the board of directors (or other comparable governing body) of such other person or entity shall have duly approved such acquisition and such person or entity shall not have announced that it will oppose such acquisition or shall not have commenced any action which alleges that such acquisition will violate applicable law; and (viii) no default or event of default under the loan agreement shall exist or have occurred as of the date of such acquisition or the sale or issuance of any shares or any payment in respect thereof and after giving effect to such acquisition and all related transactions or the sale or issuance of any shares or any payment in connection therewith.
Amendments to senior secured credit facility
On May 21, 2007, in connection with restructuring the senior secured credit facility, the Company agreed to pay the senior secured creditor $265,000, increase the interest rate on the loan facilities, and modify the financial covenants and, in exchange, the lenders agreed that all declared events of default were waived. As part of restructuring the debt of the Company, the Company amended the senior secured credit facility to increase the applicable margins by 0.50%. Under the amended credit facility the applicable margins per annum on LIBOR rate loans now range from 3.75% to 5.25% and for reference rate loans from 2.75% to 4.25% subject to the condition that the applicable margin will not be less than 5.25% during the period from May 21, 2007 until the financial statements are delivered to agent after the last day of the fourth full fiscal quarter after the effective date, as defined.
In addition, on and after May 21, 2007, as part of the restructuring of the debt of the Company, the Company agreed that the senior secured lenders have no obligation to make any revolving loans to the Company under the revolving loan facility, except at their discretion.
Convertible Notes and Warrants
To finance the acquisitions, Maritime Logistics entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors, pursuant to which the investors agreed to purchase (i) secured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $65.0 million, which notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of our common stock at an initial price equal to $11.00 per share (subject to adjustment) and (ii) warrants to acquire in the aggregate up to 40% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, exercisable until the fifth anniversary of November 8, 2006 at an initial exercise price equal to $11.00 per share (subject to adjustment) referred to herein as the note financing. On November 8, 2006, after the recapitalization, we entered into a joinder agreement and pursuant to which we assumed the Maritime Logistics obligations under the securities purchase agreement and consummated the note financing.
The notes bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus the applicable margin then in effect. Until the holders of the notes receive our consolidated financial statements following the last day of the fourth full fiscal quarter after November 8, 2006, the applicable margin shall be equal to the greater of (i) the amount determined as set forth in the grid below based on the ratio of Net Senior Debt to TTM EBITDA for the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period ending as of the last day of each fiscal quarter prior thereto and (ii) three and one quarter (3.25%) percent per annum. Thereafter, on a quarterly basis, the applicable margin shall be reset based upon the following grid:
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>1.5x <=2.0x | | 3.00% |
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The notes issued in connection with our November 8, 2006 financing provide that, after the date thereof, we may acquire the stock (or other equity interests) and/or assets of other companies provided that the following conditions are satisfied: (i) immediately prior to, and after giving effect thereto, no default or event of default under the noted shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom; (ii) all applicable security agreements, pledge agreements and guarantees required under the notes with respect to the acquired business and/or company shall have been delivered; (iii) we are in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the notes on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such acquisition as of the last day of the fiscal quarter most recently ended; (iv) the cash consideration for any such acquisition (excluding therefrom earnouts, deferred purchase price payments, special incentive bonuses and subordinated indebtedness derived or arising in connection therewith) shall not exceed the amount of notes then available in respect of the permitted indebtedness under the notes plus our cash and cash equivalents on hand provided that we must have at least $2.5 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand and/or availability under our senior credit facility after giving effect to the applicable permitted acquisition; and (v) the assets acquired shall constitute assets used in, or the stock/equity interests acquired shall be in an operating company or a division of an operating company that engages in, a line of business substantially similar, complimentary or related to the business that we are engaged in as of the date of the notes.
The notes also provide that our contingent indebtedness arising pursuant to earn-outs and/or deferred purchase price payments under any permitted acquisition(s) consummated after the date thereof shall not exceed $30 million in the aggregate. Additionally, the notes provide that we may incur contingent indebtedness in the form of special incentive bonuses to employees, directors and/or officers and/or to sellers of assets and/or equity interests, in each case, in connection with any permitted acquisitions consummated, provided that the sum of (a) the aggregate amount of payments in respect of such indebtedness to employees, directors and/or officers and/or to such sellers, plus (b) the aggregate amount of cash consideration paid in respect of all permitted acquisitions (excluding earnouts and deferred purchase price payments) other than from the proceeds of the common stock financing which we completed in November 2006 and any other cash on hand, shall not exceed in the aggregate for (a) and (b), $7.5 million.
A holder may require us to redeem the notes upon an event of default or upon a change of control, in each case at a premium over the principal amount of the notes being redeemed. The premium in the event of a default is the greater of (x) the product of (i) the conversion amount to be redeemed together with accrued interest and unpaid interest and late charges, if any are accrued up to and including the conversion date , in respect of such conversion amount, and (ii) the Redemption Premium, as defined (ranging from 100% to 120%), or, (y) the product of (a) the closing sale price of the common stock on the date immediately preceding such event of default multiplied by (b) the number of shares of common stock into which the amount set forth in clause (x) would have converted. The premium in the event of a change of control is equal to the product of the amount of principal being redeemed multiplied by the greater of (a) the quotient of the closing sale price of our common stock immediately prior to the announcement of the change of control divided by the conversion price and (b) 120% in the first 18 months, 115% in the period from 18 to 42 months and 110% thereafter. We may redeem all or any portion of the notes after the third anniversary of the issuance of the notes, if the closing sale price of our common stock is greater than 180% of the conversion price then in effect for each of the previous 20 trading days ending and certain other conditions are satisfied. If we redeem the notes, we must pay the principal and accrued interest through the date of redemption.
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The indebtedness evidenced by the notes is secured indebtedness, and is subordinate to our senior debt financing. As security for our obligations under the notes, we and certain of our subsidiaries executed a security agreement, pursuant to which we and such subsidiaries granted a security interest in substantially all of their assets to the collateral agent for the benefit of the holders of the notes (which liens are subordinate to the liens that secure the senior debt financing).
The warrants issued in connection with the notes also provide for a cash payment in the event of a change of control equal to the Black Scholes value of the unexercised portion of the warrant which may result in a significant cash payment to the holders of the warrants.
We recorded deferred financing costs of approximately $6.1 million, including expenses in connection with this note financing. In addition, based upon lattice models utilizing discount cash flows and Black-Scholes valuation, we recorded issuance costs of approximately $1.4 million, in connection with the warrants issued to the placement agent. These costs will be amortized and charged to expense over the next five years.
We also entered into an amended registration rights agreement with the buyers, whereby we agree to provide certain registration rights with respect to the common stock underlying the notes and warrants and the shares held by management and the security holders of Aerobic prior to the merger under the Securities Act of 1933 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. If we do not satisfy our obligations under the registration rights agreement, we are obligated to pay the holders of the notes and warrants substantial penalty payments. See “Registration Rights Agreement.”
Restructured to convertible notes
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Convertible Notes.On May 21, 2007, as part of the restructuring of the Company’s debt, the Company restructured the terms of the existing $65 million of secured convertible notes and accompanying warrants. After the restructuring the convertible notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price equal to $5.50 per share (subject to adjustment) and the warrants are exercisable at anytime prior to November 8, 2011 at an initial exercise price equal to $5.50 per share (subject to adjustment). |
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The convertible notes bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus the applicable margin then in effect. As of May 21, 2007, the applicable margins on the convertible notes range from 3.50% to 4.50% per annum subject to the condition that the applicable margin shall not be less than 4.50% during the period from November 8, 2006 until the financial statements are delivered to the applicable holder after the fourth full fiscal quarter after November 8, 2006. Further, the interest payment on the convertible notes for the five (5) consecutive calendar quarters commencing on the quarter ended June 30, 2007 is not payable until the earlier of the maturity date, November 8, 2011, or the date on which the notes are converted to common stock of the Company. In exchange for $2 million of new convertible notes (as described below), the holders of the convertible notes waived their existing penalties pursuant to the registration rights agreement relating to the Company’s failure to cause the shares of common stock underlying the convertible notes and warrants to become registered and extended the deadline for causing such shares to be registered (classified in the unaudited condensed balance sheet as of March 31, 2007 as accrued registration rights expense). The agreement calls for the Company to file an amended registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 30 days of the amendment and for the registration statement to become effective within 90 days from the date of filing. |
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In connection with the restructuring of the convertible notes the exercise price of the warrants originally issued in connection with the convertible notes was reduced from $11.00 to $5.50. |
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New Convertible Notes.On May 21, 2007, the Company amended and restated the senior secured convertible notes to increase the principal amount of the notes by $12.5 million of new convertible notes, default interest and a $2 million fee (as discussed above), and issued new warrants (exercisable for up to 50% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes), which have substantially the same terms as the restructuring warrants, to the holders of the existing notes, to raise working capital. The Company sold $2.5 million of additional convertible notes and warrants (exercisable for up to 50% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes), on substantially the same terms, to the management of the Company. The Company can issue up to $2.0 million of additional convertible notes and warrants (exercisable for up to 50% of the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes), to certain professionals of the Company in satisfaction of fees owed to such professionals. The new secured convertible notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price equal to $5.50 per share (subject to adjustment) and the new warrants, which are exercisable until November 8, 2011 at an initial exercise price equal to $5.50 per share (subject to adjustment). |
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The new notes bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus the applicable margin then in effect. As of May 21, 2007, the applicable margins on the restructured convertible notes per annum range from 3.50% to 4.50% subject to the condition that the applicable margin shall not be less than 4.50% during the period from November 8, 2006 until the financial statements are delivered to the applicable holder after the fourth full fiscal quarter after November 8, 2006. Further, the interest payment on the new convertible notes for the five (5) consecutive calendar quarters commencing on the quarter ended June 30, 2007 is not payable until the earlier of the maturity date, May 21, 2012 for the new convertible notes, or the date on which the notes are converted to common stock of the Company. |
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The debt issuance cost at the date of issuance of the restructured convertible notes and the new notes amounted to approximately $2,577,000. An aggregate default interest payment of $400,833 in connection with a failure to deliver timely the quarterly financial statements of the Company at year-end will be payable on the earlier of November 8, 2011 or the date on which the notes are converted to common stock of the Company. |
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The Company may redeem all or any portion of the restructured convertible notes and the new notes on or after the third anniversary of the issuance of the restructuring convertible notes or new notes, if the closing sale price of our common stock is greater than 180% of the conversion price then in effect for each of the previous 20 trading days ending and certain other conditions are satisfied, as opposed to November 8, 2006 as set out in the original notes. |
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The convertible notes are secured by substantially all of our assets and are subordinate to our senior secured credit facility. |
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Private Placement Notes. On May 21, 2007, in connection with the restructuring of the debt of the Company, a majority of the holders of the common stock of the Company agreed to waive certain penalties pursuant to the registration rights agreement relating to the Company’s failure to cause certain shares of common stock and shares of common stock underlying warrants to become registered and extended the deadline for causing such shares to be registered, in exchange for all of the participants in the Company’s prior private placement of common stock receiving, pro rata, unsecured convertible notes in the aggregate principal face amount of $1 million (classified in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2007 as accrued registration rights expense). |
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The unsecured convertible notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price equal to $5.50 per share (subject to adjustment). There are no financial covenant requirements and limited reporting requirements in conjunction with the unsecured convertible notes. |
Contingent Payments
Please refer to our Form 10-K/A filed on April 18, 2007.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159, which becomes effective for the company on January 1, 2008, permits companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value and report unrealized gains and losses in earnings. Such accounting is optional and is generally to be applied instrument by instrument. The Company does not anticipate that election, if any, of this fair-value option will have a material effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In October 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. 123(R)-5, “Amendment of FSP FAS 123(R)-1”, (“FSP FAS123(R)-5”) to address whether a change to an equity instrument in connection with an equity restructuring should be considered a modification for the purpose of applying FSP No. FAS 123(R)-1, Classification and Measurement of Freestanding Financial Instruments Originally Issued in Exchange for Employee Services under FAS Statement No 123(R) (“FSP FAS123(R)-1”). FSP FAS 123(R)-1 states that financial instruments issued to employees in exchange for past or future services are subject to the provisions of FAS 123(R) unless the terms of the award are modified when the holder is no longer an employee. In FSP FAS 123(R)-5, the FASB staff concluded that changes to the terms of an award that are made solely due to an equity restructuring are not considered modifications as described in FSP FAS 123(R)-1 unless the fair value of the award increases, anti-dilution provisions are added, or holders of the same class of equity instruments are treated unequally. FSP FAS 123(R)-5 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after October 10, 2006. The adoption of FSP FAS 123(R)-5 did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rates.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of our financial activities with respect to our borrowings under the senior credit facility and the notes issued. Borrowings under these credit agreements bear interest at variable rates based on a LIBOR margin pricing grid adjusted quarterly, based on our leverage ratio. A 1% change in interest rates would increase our interest expense by $1.3 million per year.
We have a $55 million senior credit facility with a five-year term. The senior credit facility, as amended, bears interest at the rate set forth in the table shown in the “Senior Credit Facility” section of this report.
Additionally, our notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of common stock and mature on the fifth anniversary of their issuance and bear interest at the interest rate set forth in the table shown in Item 2. “Contractual Obligations” and section of this report. The principal amount of the notes does not amortize during the life of the notes, but is subject to a balloon payment at the end of the term should the notes not be in converted into common stock during this period.
Foreign Currency Exposure.
Our worldwide operations will necessitate that we deal with a multitude of currencies other than the U.S. dollar. This results in our potentially being exposed to the inherent risks of the international currency markets and governmental interference. Some of the countries where we maintain offices and/or agency relationships have strict currency control regulations which influence our ability to hedge foreign currency exposure. We plan to try to compensate for these exposures by accelerating international currency settlements among our offices or agents. We may enter into foreign currency hedging transactions only in limited locations where there are regulatory or commercial limitations on our ability to move money freely around the world. We currently have no foreign currency derivatives outstanding, and have no significant funds subject to foreign exchange controls.
Customer Concentration
We have a limited number of customers with individually large amounts due at any given balance sheet date. Any unanticipated change in one of those customer’s credit worthiness, or other matters affecting the collectibility of amounts due from such customers, could have a material affect on our results of operations in the period in which such changes or events occur. At March 31, 2007, approximately 13.6% of accounts receivable were due from one customer. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, approximately 15.6% of revenues was generated from one customer, Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
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ITEM 4. Control Procedures
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company 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 Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive officer or officers and principal financial officer or officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In accordance with Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15, the Company carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of the end of the period covered by this report, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act), management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving the desired control objectives, as ours are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. We believe that our disclosure controls and procedures provide such reasonable assurance.
No change occurred in the Company’s internal controls concerning financial reporting during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Section 404 Compliance
Beginning with the year ending December 31, 2007, Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 will require the Company to include management’s report on our internal control over financial reporting in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The internal control report must contain (1) a statement of management’s responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting, (2) a statement identifying the framework used by management to conduct the required evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and (3) management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of our most recent fiscal year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal control over financial reporting is effective. In order to achieve compliance with Section 404 within the prescribed period, management will commence a Section 404 compliance project under which management will adopt a detailed project work plan to assess the adequacy of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, remediate any control deficiencies that may be identified, validate through testing that controls are functioning as documented and implement a continuous reporting and improvement process for internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
As more fully set forth in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” of the 2006 Form 10-K/A, in light of the transactions that closed in 2006, as described in the Company’s annual report, the Company plans to continue to review and make necessary changes to the overall design of its internal control environment, including the roles and responsibilities of each functional group within the organization and reporting structure, as well as policies and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. In particular, the Company has implemented during 2007 the specific measures described in the Company’s annual report to reduce the possibility that possible material weaknesses result in the Company’s failure to prevent or detect misstatements in its financial statements in future financial periods. During the most recent fiscal quarter there were no material changes in the Company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is ordinarily involved in claims and lawsuits which arise in the normal course of business, none of which currently, in management’s opinion, will have a significant effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the report on Form 10-K/A filed on or about April 18, 2007.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 6.EXHIBITS
Exhibits
See “Index to Exhibits,” below. List exhibits referenced are incorporated by reference to the location indicated.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
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Date: May 21, 2007 | By: | /s/ Robert Agresti |
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Date: May 21, 2007 | By: | /s/ Paul Shahbazian |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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2.1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 8, 2006, by and among Aerobic Creations, Inc., Aerobic Merger Sub Inc., and Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc.(1) |
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3.1 | | First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Aerobic Creations, Inc.(6) |
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3.2 | | Certificate of Merger of Aerobic Merger Sub Inc. with and into Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc.(1) |
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3.3 | | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Aerobic Creations, Inc. (to be known as Summit Global Logistics, Inc.)(1) |
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4.1 | | Form of Warrant issued under Convertible Notes Securities Purchase Agreement.(1) |
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4.2 | | Form of Note issued under Convertible Notes Securities Purchase Agreement.(1) |
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4.3 | | Form of Warrant issued under common stock Securities Purchase Agreement.(1) |
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4.4 | | Registration Rights Agreement under the Securities Purchase Agreement (Notes and Warrants), dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.5 | | Registration Rights Agreement under the Securities Purchase Agreement (common stock and Warrants), dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.6 | | Lockup Agreement by and between Protex Holding Limited and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.7 | | Lockup Agreement by and between Robert Lee and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.8 | | Lockup Agreement by and between Robert Wu and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.9 | | Lockup Agreement by and between the management of Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.10 | | Lockup Agreement by and between the management of FMI Holdco I, LLC and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.11 | | Lockup Agreement by and between Di Wang, Dong Wong, and Han Huy Ling and Summit Global Logistics, Inc., dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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4.12 | | Voting Agreement dated as of November 8, 2006 by and between Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and the holders of the common stock of Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc., certain members and employees of the parent companies of FMI Holdco I, LLC, the principal holders of the common stock of the TUG group of logistic companies, and the holder of the issued shares in the capital of Sea Master Logistics (Holding) Limited.(1) |
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10.1 | | Security Agreement (Second Lien), dated as of November 8, 2006 made by the guarantors listed therein and Law Debenture Trust Company of New York. (1) |
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10.2 | | Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2006 made by the pledgors listed therein and Law Debenture Trust Company of New York.(1) |
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10.3 | | Guaranty, dated as of November 8, 2006 made by the guarantors listed therein and Law Debenture Trust Company of New York.(1) |
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10.4 | | Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement, under Notes Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2006 by and between Fortress Credit Corp. and the parties listed therein.(1) |
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10.5 | | Securities Purchase Agreement (common stock and Warrants), dated as of October 31, 2006, among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc., Aerobic Creations, Inc. and the purchasers listed therein.(1) |
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10.6 | | Securities Purchase Agreement (Notes and Warrants), dated as of November 8, 2006, among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc., Aerobic Creations, Inc. and the purchasers listed therein; First Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement (Notes and Warrants), dated as of January 5, 2007.(3) |
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10.7 | | Joinder Agreement to common stock Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2006 by and among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and the investors identified therein.(1) |
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10.8 | | Joinder Agreement to Convertible Notes Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2006 by and among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and the investors identified therein.(1) |
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10.9 | | Loan Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2006 by and among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries as borrowers, the guarantors identified therein, Fortress Credit Corp. as agent, and certain other lenders as set forth therein.(1) |
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10.10 | | Security Agreement under Loan Agreement, dated November 8, 2006 made by the borrowers and guarantors identified therein in favor of Fortress Credit Corp.(1) |
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10.11 | | Pledge and Security Agreement, dated November 8, 2006 made by the pledgors identified therein in favor of Fortress Credit Corp.(1) |
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10.12 | | Leasehold Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement, dated November 8, 2006 by FMI International LLC to Fortress Credit Corp. (800 Federal Blvd, Carteret, NJ).(1) |
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10.13 | | Leasehold Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement, dated November 8, 2006 by FMI International LLC and First American Title Insurance for the benefit of Fortress Credit Corp. (3355 Dulles Dr., Mira Loma, CA).(1) |
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10.14 | | Sale and Purchase Agreement by and among Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc. and Protex Holdings Limited and Sea Master Logistics (Holding) Limited, dated as of September 28, 2006.(1)(4) |
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10.15 | | Asset/Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Dolphin US Logistics, Inc. and TUG Logistics, Inc., Glare Logistics Inc., and TUG Logistics (Miami), Inc. and Clare Freight, Los Angeles, Inc., and TUG New York, Inc. and Robert Lee, and Robert Wu and Wang Dong, Di Wang and Han Huy Ling, dated as of October 2, 2006.(1) |
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10.16 | | Equity Purchase Agreement between the parties set forth therein and Maritime Logistics US Holdings Inc., dated October 23, 2006.(1) |
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10.17 | | TUG Miami and Los Angeles Bonus Agreement by and among TUG USA, Inc. and the employees set forth therein, dated as of October 2, 2006.(5) |
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10.18 | | TUG New York Bonus Agreement by and among TUG USA, Inc. and the New York employees set forth therein, dated as of October 2, 2006. (5) |
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10.19 | | TUG China Bonus Agreement by and between Sea Master Logistics (Holding) Limited and Robert Lee and Robert Wu, dated October 2, 2006.(5) |
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10.20 | | Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and among each of TUG Logistics, Inc., Glare Logistics, Inc., and TUG Logistics (Miami), Inc. and TUG USA, Inc., dated as of October 2 2006.(1) |
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10.21 | | Agency Agreement, dated as of September 22, 2006, between Sea Master Logistics (Holding) Limited and Sea Master Logistics (China) Limited.(1) |
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10.22 | | Transportation Service Agreement by and between FMI Express Corp., FMI Trucking, Inc. and Jones Apparel Group USA, Inc., dated as of August 1, 2001; and Modification Agreement related thereto.(1)(4) |
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10.23 | | Summit Global Logistics, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.(1) |
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10.24 | | Summit Global Logistics, Inc. 2007 Management Incentive Plan.(1) |
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10.25 | | Summit Global Logistics, Inc. Severance Benefit Plan.(1) |
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10.26 | | Summit Global Logistics, Inc. 2007 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.(1) |
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10.27 | | Employment Agreement of Robert Agresti, dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.28 | | Employment Agreement of Paul Shahbazian, dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.29 | | Employment Agreement of Christopher Dombalis, dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.30 | | Employment Agreement of William Knight, dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.31 | | Employment Agreement of Robert O’Neill, dated as of November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.32 | | Form of Indemnification and Founder’s Agreement, entered into by the following individuals: Robert Agresti, Paul Shahbazian, Peter Klaver, William Knight, Christopher Dombalis, James Madden, and Peter Stone, dated November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.33 | | Indemnification and Founder’s Agreement for Raymer McQuiston, dated November 8, 2006.(1) |
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10.34 | | Lease Agreement by and between SDI Technologies, Inc. and FMI International Corp., dated August 14, 1996; Lease Extension Agreement dated March 7, 2002. Assignment and Assumption of Lease Amendment to Lease and Short Form of Lease, each dated September 23, 2004 by and between SDI Technologies, Inc. and 800 Federal Blvd LLC.(1) |
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10.35 | | Land and Building Lease Agreement by and between Thrifty Oil Co. and FMI International LLC, dated as of July 20, 2004; Sublease Agreements related thereto.(1) |
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10.36 | | Industrial Complex Lease by and between Port LA Distribution Center II, L.P. and FMI International (West) LLC, dated as of December 30, 2002; Amendments and Agreements related thereto.(1) |
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10.37 | | Industrial Complex Lease by and between Port LA Distribution Center II, L.P. and FMI International LLC, dated as of July 28, 2003. (1) |
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10.38 | | Lease Agreement by and between AAAA World Import – Export, Inc. and FMI International Corp., dated as of November 2001.(1) |
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10.39 | | Lease Agreement by and between M. Parisi & Son Construction Co., Inc, and Fashion Marketing, Inc., dated as of April 28, 2000.(1) |
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10.40 | | AMB Property Corporation Industrial Lease dated December 6, 1999; Amendments and Guarantee related thereto.(1) |
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10.41 | | Lease Agreement by and between Flagler Development Corp. and FMI International LLC dated as of September 19, 2006, effective January 15, 2007.(1) |
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10.42 | | Original Lease by and between Center Realty L.P. and DSL Atlantic, dated March 1993; Agreements related thereto.(1) |
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10.43 | | Real Property Lease by and between Keegan Center LLC and Glare Logistics, Inc., dated September 15, 2003; Agreements related thereto.(1) |
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10.44 | | Forbearance Agreement dated as of April 16, 2007 by and among Fortress Credit Corp., Summit Global Logistics, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries.(2) |
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21.1 | | List of subsidiaries of Summit Global Logistics, Inc.(2) |
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31.1 | | Certification pursuant to 17 C.F.R § 240.15d–14 (a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 for Robert Agresti |
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31.2 | | Certification pursuant to 17 C.F.R § 240.15d–14 (a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 for Paul Shahbazian |
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32.1 | | Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 for Robert Agresti and Paul Shahbazian |
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2006 (File No. 000-51091).
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2007 (File No. 000-51091).
(3) The agreement filed to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2007 (File No. 333-139980) supersedes the agreement filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2006 (File No. 000-51091).
(4) Confidential treatment has been requested for the redacted portions of this agreement. A complete copy of this agreement, including the redacted portions, has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 12, 2007 (File No. 333-139980).
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2007 (File No. 000-51091).
(7) These certifications are being furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and are not being filed as part this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or as a separate disclosure document.
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