UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2015
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________.
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-143512
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Nevada | | 20-5000381 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | | Identification No.) |
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181 N. Arroyo Grande Blvd. STW 140B | | |
Henderson, NV | | 89074 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
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(888) 901-4550 | | |
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of May 20, 2015, the Company had 100,845,696 outstanding shares of common stock.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FIRMA HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2015 AND FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014
FIRMA HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 80,627 | | | $ | 738,610 | |
Other receivables, net | | | 506,028 | | | | 20,446 | |
Note receivable | | | 621,010 | | | | 594,485 | |
Prepaid assets | | | 112,087 | | | | 134,666 | |
Assets held for disposal, net | | | - | | | | 450,000 | |
Due from related parties | | | 104,664 | | | | 104,868 | |
Other current assets | | | 1,400,882 | | | | 108,036 | |
Total current assets | | | 2,825,298 | | | | 2,151,111 | |
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Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land, net | | | 6,031,721 | | | | 6,107,441 | |
Intellectual property | | | 2,745,229 | | | | 2,745,229 | |
Total assets | | $ | 11,602,248 | | | $ | 11,003,781 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 1,727,750 | | | $ | 1,680,408 | |
Notes payable, current portion | | | 2,065,500 | | | | 2,123,100 | |
Convertible notes payable, net | | | 260,000 | | | | 260,000 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 4,053,250 | | | | 4,063,508 | |
Notes payable, non-current portion | | | 1,891,745 | | | | 1,910,495 | |
Total liabilities | | | 5,944,995 | | | | 5,974,003 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock: $0.001 par value; authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 100,845,696 and 94,032,340 shares | | | 100,846 | | | | 94,032 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 42,340,746 | | | | 40,984,888 | |
Common stock payable | | | 350,001 | | | | 667,671 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (40,334,705) | | | | (45,760,739 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 23,000 | | | | 153,923 | |
Total Firma Holdings stockholders’ equity | | | 2,479,888 | | | | (3,860,225 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | 3,177,365 | | | | 8,890,003 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 5,657,253 | | | | 5,029,778 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 11,602,248 | | | $ | 11,003,781 | |
See accompanying notes to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FIRMA HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
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Mining revenues | | $ | - | | | $ | 105,316 | |
Cost of revenue | | | - | | | | - | |
Gross margin | | | - | | | | 105,316 | |
Exploration expenses | | | 697 | | | | 163,393 | |
Operating, general and administrative expenses | | | 733,728 | | | | 553,259 | |
Net operating loss | | | (734,425 | ) | | | (611,336 | ) |
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Non-operating income (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 38,558 | | | | 12,454 | |
Interest expense | | | (12,505 | ) | | | (126,344 | ) |
Gain on debt due to extinguishment | | | 148,115 | | | | 5,000 | |
Loss on disposal or sale of assets | | | - | | | | (54,558 | ) |
Other income | | | 1,174 | | | | 11,761 | |
Total non-operating income (loss) | | | 175,342 | | | | (151,687 | ) |
Loss before income taxes | | | (559,083 | ) | | | (763,023 | ) |
Income tax benefit | | | - | | | | - | |
Loss before discontinued operations | | | (559,083 | ) | | | (763,023 | ) |
Gain on discontinued operations of Tara Gold Resources Corp., (including loss on disposal of $19,971), net of tax | | | 5,978,575 | | | | - | |
Net income (loss) | | | 5,419,492 | | | | (763,023 | ) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | | | 6,542 | | | | 4,663 | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Firma Holdings’ shareholders | | | 5,426,034 | | | | (758,360 | ) |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation income (loss) | | | 49,252 | | | | (3,726 | ) |
Unrealized loss on fair value of stock | | | (180,175 | ) | | | | |
Total comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 5,295,111 | | | $ | (762,086 | ) |
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Loss before discontinued operations, basic | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Discontinued operations per share, basic | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | - | |
Net income (loss) per share, basic | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Weighted average number of shares, basic | | | 86,460,993 | | | | 81,082,278 | |
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Loss before discontinued operations, diluted | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Discontinued operations per share, diluted | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | - | |
Net loss per share, diluted | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Weighted average number of shares, diluted | | | 107,661,910 | | | | 81,082,278 | |
See accompanying notes to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FIRMA HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | 2015 | | | | 2014 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) attributable to Firma Holdings’ shareholders | | $ | 5,426,034 | | | $ | (758,360 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 78,201 | | | | 73,557 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | | | (77,226 | ) | | | 2,517 | |
Non-controlling interest in net (loss) income of consolidated subsidiaries | | | (6,542 | ) | | | (4,663 | ) |
Accretion of beneficial conversion feature and debt discount | | | - | | | | 114,306 | |
Gain on debt due to extinguishment | | | (148,115 | ) | | | (5,000 | ) |
Loss on disposal or sale of assets | | | - | | | | 54,558 | |
Discontinued operations | | | (5,978,575 | ) | | | - | |
Changes in current operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other receivables, net | | | 41,644 | | | | 1,948 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 670 | | | | 14,279 | |
Note receivable, current | | | (26,525 | ) | | | - | |
Other assets | | | (3,208 | ) | | | 31 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 280,627 | | | | 459,977 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (413,015 | ) | | | (46,850 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Deposit on acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC and subsidiary | | | (1,270,209 | ) | | | - | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | | | (1,270,209 | ) | | | - | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from common stock sales, subscribed | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 110,000 | |
Payments towards notes payable | | | (69,215 | ) | | | (4,095 | ) |
Change in due to/from related parties, net | | | 204 | | | | (50,032 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 975,989 | | | | 55,873 | |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | 49,252 | | | | (3,726 | ) |
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Net (decrease) increase in cash | | | (657,983 | ) | | | 5,297 | |
Beginning of period cash balance | | | 738,610 | | | | 76,758 | |
End of period cash balance | | $ | 80,627 | | | $ | 82,055 | |
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Supplemental Information: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 1,605 | | | $ | 663 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Non-cash Investing and Financing Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
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Beneficial conversion value for convertible debt and financial instruments | | $ | - | | | $ | 94,850 | |
Reclassification of asset held for sale to other receivables | | $ | 450,000 | | | $ | - | |
Reclassification of prepaid to deposit for acquisition | | $ | 19,428 | | | $ | - | |
See accompanying notes to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FIRMA HOLDINGS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. | Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies |
Nature of business and principles of consolidation:
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Firma Holdings Corp. (“Firma Holdings” or the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Significant accounting policies disclosed therein have not changed, except as noted below.
Firma Holdings, formerly a subsidiary of Tara Gold Resources Corp. (“Tara Gold”), consists of two business segments: mining and packaging technology.
Our mining business segment explores and develops mining properties which may be productive of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, industrial metals, and other associated metals. Firma Holdings was incorporated in Nevada on May 12, 2006 and is in the exploration stage.
Tara Gold, which historically engaged in the exploration and development of mining properties in Mexico, divested its ownership in Firma Holdings in February 2015 by distributing out its ownership in Firma Holdings to its shareholders.
In 2006 Tara Gold, formed Firma Holdings when it determined that some investors, prefer lead, zinc and silver projects, rather than gold and silver projects, and that capital may be easier to obtain by separating gold properties from industrial metal properties. Although this was Tara Gold’s intention when it formed Firma Holdings, Firma Holdings nevertheless has interests in properties which may be productive of gold or silver. Firma Holdings formed Adit Resources Corp. (“Adit”) in 2009 to hold the Picacho Groupings and to finance the exploration and development of the Picacho Groupings solely from the sale of Adit’s securities. Adit in turns owns 99.99% of American Copper Mining, S.A. de C.V. (“ACM”). Firma Holdings owns 99.9% of the common stock of American Metal Mining S.A. de C.V. (“AMM”), a Mexican corporation and 87% of the common stock of Adit. Firma Holdings’ operations in Mexico are conducted through AMM and ACM, since Mexican law provides that only Mexican corporations are allowed to own mining properties.
Our technology business segment owns the “SmartPac” technology. Purchased in May 2014, this technology can be used for the preservation and protection of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers during extended periods of shipping and storage. The technology is comprised of patents, trademarks and other intellectual property pertaining to systems and methods for packaging bulk quantities of fresh produce and flowers incorporating modified atmosphere packaging.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Variable interest entities (“VIE”) over which control is achieved through means other than voting rights and where the Company is considered the primary beneficiary are included in our consolidated financial statements in those periods in which this applies. When the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the Company consolidates the entity if control is achieved through means other than voting rights such as control of the Board, certain treasury activities, certain capital structures and contractual relationships. At March 31, 2015, the Company no longer considered Tara Gold a VIE as defined above and has presented transactions related to Tara Gold as discontinued operations in these financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2015. At March 31, 2014 the Company had no joint ventures or VIEs.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the related footnote information are unaudited. In the opinion of management, they include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the condensed consolidated results of its operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The reporting currency of the Company and Adit is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of AMM and ACM is the Mexican Peso. As a result, the financial statements of these subsidiaries have been re-measured from Mexican pesos into U.S. dollars using (i) current exchange rates for monetary asset and liability accounts, (ii) historical exchange rates for non-monetary asset and liability accounts, (iii) historical exchange rates for revenues and expenses associated with non-monetary assets and liabilities, and (iv) the weighted average exchange rate of the reporting period for all other revenues and expenses. In addition, foreign currency transaction gains and losses resulting from U.S. dollar denominated transactions are eliminated. The resulting re-measurement gain (loss) is recorded to other comprehensive gain (loss).
Current and historical exchange rates are not indicative of what future exchange rates will be and should not be construed as such.
Relevant exchange rates used in the preparation of the financial statements for AMM and ACM are as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Mexican pesos per one U.S. dollar:
| March 31, 2015 | |
Current exchange rate | Ps. | | | 15.2427 | |
Weighted average exchange rate for the three months ended | Ps. | | | 15.2190 | |
| March 31, 2014 | |
Current exchange rate | Ps. | | | 13.0841 | |
Weighted average exchange rate for the three months ended | Ps. | | | 13.2339 | |
The Company’s significant accounting policies are:
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications, which have no effect on net loss, have been made in the prior period financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management routinely makes judgments on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recoverable Value-Added Taxes (IVA) and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Impuesto al Valor Agregado taxes (IVA) are recoverable value-added taxes charged by the Mexican government on goods sold and services rendered at a rate of 16%. Under certain circumstances, these taxes are recoverable by filing a tax return and as determined by the Mexican taxing authority. Our allowance in association with our receivable from IVA from our Mexico subsidiary is based on our determination that the Mexican government may not allow the complete refund of these taxes.
Each period, receivables are reviewed for collectability. When a receivable has doubtful collectability we allow for the receivable until we are either assured of collection (and reverse the allowance) or assured that a write-off is necessary.
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Allowance – recoverable value-added taxes | | $ | 1,389,725 | | | $ | 1,436,115 | |
Allowance – other receivables | | | 396,018 | | | | 426,853 | |
Total | | $ | 1,785,743 | | | $ | 1,862,968 | |
Bad debt (recovery) expense was ($1,114) and $2,517 at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
AMM received refunds of $2,729 and $40,489 for IVA taxes as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Reclamation and remediation costs (asset retirement obligations)
Reclamation costs are allocated to expense over the life of the related assets and are periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the estimated present value resulting from the passage of time and revisions to the estimates of either the timing or amount of the reclamation and abandonment costs.
Future remediation costs for reprocessing plant and buildings are accrued based on management’s best estimate, at the end of each period, of the undiscounted costs expected to be incurred at a site. Such cost estimates include, where applicable, ongoing remediation, maintenance and monitoring costs. Changes in estimates are reflected in earnings in the period an estimate is revised. There were no reclamation and remediation costs incurred or accrued as of March 31, 2015 and 2014.
Income taxes
Income taxes are provided for using the asset and liability method of accounting in accordance with the Income Taxes Topic of the FASB ASC. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized by management. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The computation of limitations relating to the amount of such tax assets, and the determination of appropriate valuation allowances relating to the realization of such assets, are inherently complex and require the exercise of judgment. As additional information becomes available, management continually assesses the carrying value of our net deferred tax assets.
There are no uncertain tax positions begin taken by the U.S. entities and open tax years are 2011 – 2014.
Fair Value Accounting
As required by the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC, fair value is measured based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
| Level 1 | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; |
| Level 2 | Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; |
| Level 3 | Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity). |
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
Adopted
In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20),” which eliminates the concept of extraordinary items. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. The new guidance is to be applied prospectively but may also be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The Company has elected to early adopt the provisions of ASU 2015-01 for these interim financial statements.
Recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC, did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material impact on the Company's present or future financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
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Deposit on acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC and subsidiary | | $ | 1,289,637 | | | $ | - | |
Other deposits | | | 18,833 | | | | 19,478 | |
Component inventory parts for SmartPacTM | | | 92,412 | | | | 88,558 | |
| | $ | 1,400,882 | | | $ | 108,036 | |
Note 3. | Property, plant, equipment, mine development and land, net |
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Land | | $ | 19,590 | | | $ | 19,590 | |
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Mining concessions: | | | | | | | | |
Pilar (a) | | | 710,172 | | | | 710,172 | |
Don Roman (See Note 4) | | | 521,739 | | | | 521,739 | |
Las Nuvias | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
Centenario | | | 635,571 | | | | 635,571 | |
La Palma | | | 80,000 | | | | 80,000 | |
La Verde | | | 60,000 | | | | 60,000 | |
Picacho Groupings | | | 1,571,093 | | | | 1,571,093 | |
Mining concessions | | | 3,678,575 | | | | 3,678,575 | |
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Property, plant and equipment | | | 3,620,151 | | | | 3,620,151 | |
| | | 7,318,316 | | | | 7,318,316 | |
Less – accumulated depreciation | | | (1,286,595 | ) | | | (1,210,875 | ) |
| | $ | 6,031,721 | | | $ | 6,107,441 | |
Pilar, Don Roman, Las Nuvias, Centenario, La Palma and La Verde properties are located in Mexico and are known as the Don Roman Groupings.
The Picacho and Picacho Fractions are located in Mexico and are known as the Picacho Groupings.
All properties listed above are paid for in full except the following:
| a. | In January 2007, the Company acquired the Pilar de Mocoribo Prospect (“Pilar”) from Tara Gold’s former subsidiary Corporacion Amermin S.A. de C.V. for $739,130 plus $115,737 of value-added tax (as amended). The Company owes $535,658 for this mining concession (including the applicable value-added tax). |
In accordance with the Interest Topic of FASB ASC, the future payments of the total payment amount of $739,130 have been discounted using the incremental borrowing rate of 5.01%. As of March 31, 2015, the present value of future payments is as follows:
| | Debt | | | IVA | | | Total | |
Total remaining debt | | $ | 486,739 | | | $ | 77,878 | | | $ | 564,617 | |
Imputed interest | | | (28,959 | ) | | | - | | | | (28,959 | ) |
Present value of debt | | $ | 457,780 | | | $ | 77,878 | | | $ | 535,658 | |
Note 4. | Assets Held for Disposal, net |
In February 2015, the Company sold all concessions in the Dixie Mining District for $450,000 plus the assumption of certain payables related to business conducted in Idaho. As such, the property was reclassified from assets held for sale to other receivables.
Note 5. | Note receivable, current |
In July 2014, the Company entered into a note receivable with a third party in the packaging technology business segment, where the Company funded a total of $530,500 over several separate fundings July – November 2014. The note bears stated interest of 20% per annum (360 day year). The maturity date of the loan is the earlier of (a) 60th day next following the Company’s funding of such loan or (b) the date of payment by the party other than the Borrower of the amount due pursuant to a sale transaction in respect of underlying product purchased by the Borrower through use of the proceeds of such loan. The Company extended the maturity date to December 31, 2015 without additional penalty, but will continue to accrue interest accruing in accordance with the stated rate of 20%. Interest accrued as of March 31, 2015was $70,500.
Note 6. | Notes Payable and Convertible Notes Payable, net |
The following table represents the outstanding balance of notes payable.
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Mining concession | | $ | 709,623 | | | $ | 709,623 | |
Notes payable | | | 272,250 | | | | 306,381 | |
Auto loans | | | - | | | | 11,219 | |
Note payable to Corporacion Amermin S.A. de C.V. (“Amermin”) | | | 1,175,122 | | | | 1,175,122 | |
FreshTec required payments | | | 1,800,250 | | | | 1,831,250 | |
Convertible notes payable | | | 260,000 | | | | 260,000 | |
| | | 4,217,245 | | | | 4,293,595 | |
Less – current portion | | | (2,065,500 | ) | | | (2,123,100 | ) |
Less – current portion convertible notes payable | | | (260,000 | ) | | | (260,000 | ) |
Total – non-current portion | | $ | 1,891,745 | | | $ | 1,910,495 | |
With the purchase of the SmartPacTM technology, the Company agreed to pay $1,000,000 for rights to the United States, Mexico and Canada and $1,000,000 for the right to the European Union. These amounts, as amended are due December 2015, early payments are not prohibited.
During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company raised $150,000 through the sale of a convertible note. The note was due in February 2014, extended to July 2014 and again extended until July 2015; bears interest of 16% per year and can be converted to the Company’s stock at $0.10 per share. The beneficial conversion feature of the note payable was determined to be $120,000 which has been fully accreted to interest expense. Accrued interest expense related to the convertible note was $32,000 as of March 31, 2015.
During 2014 the Company raised $60,000 through the sale of a convertible note. The note was due in May 2014, extended to July 2014 and again extended until July 2015, and can be converted to the Company’s stock at $0.10 per share. The beneficial conversion feature of the note payable was determined to be $60,000 which has been fully accreted to interest expense. Accrued interest expense related to the convertible note was $14,000 as of March 31, 2015.
During 2014 the Company raised $50,000 through the sale of a convertible note. The note was due in July 2014 but extended to July 2015, and can be converted to the Company’s stock at $0.10 per share. The beneficial conversion feature of the note payable was determined to be $34,850 which has been fully accreted to interest expense. Accrued interest expense related to the convertible note was $12,000 as of March 31, 2015.
The remaining notes payable either have not changed during the period ending March 31, 2015 or have changed due to payments made and are non-interest bearing.
The five year maturity schedule for notes payable and convertible notes payable, net is presented below:
| | 2016 | | | 2017 | | | 2018 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | |
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Mining concessions | | $ | 174,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 535,623 | | | $ | 709,623 | |
Note payables | | | 91,250 | | | | 99,885 | | | | 81,115 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 272,250 | |
Note payable to Corporacion Amermin S.A. de C.V. (“Amermin”) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,175,122 | | | | 1,175,122 | |
FreshTec required payments | | | 1,800,250 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,800,250 | |
Convertible note payable, net | | | 260,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 260,000 | |
Total | | $ | 2,325,500 | | | $ | 99,885 | | | $ | 81,115 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,710,745 | | | $ | 4,217,245 | |
Note 7. | Related Party Transactions |
| | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Due from related parties | | $ | 104,664 | | | $ | 104,868 | |
All transactions with related parties have occurred in the normal course of operations. Mexico based related party transactions are measured at the appropriate foreign exchange amount.
The following are intercompany transactions that eliminate during the consolidation of these financial statements:
During 2013, Firma Holdings issued Adit six promissory notes for $4,286,663. During 2014, Firma Holdings issued Adit one promissory note for $610,000. As of December 31, 2014, all notes were accumulated into one promissory note; the note is unsecured, bears interest at U.S. prime rate plus 3.25% per year and is due and payable December 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015 Firma Holdings owed Adit $5,730,505 in interest and principal. This intercompany transaction has been eliminated in consolidation.
Note 8. | Stockholders’ Equity |
December 2014 – January 2015, the Company sold 3,839,394 units in a private offering for $767,879 in cash, or $0.20 per unit. These shares were issued in February 2015.
In December 2014, the Company granted all subscribers from the 2014 $0.30 and $0.20 offerings warrants equal to their original subscription with a strike price of $0.20 per share. As of December 31, 2014 warrants representing 1,000,629 shares of common stock were exercised for $200,126; as of January 31, 2015 additional warrants representing 1,973,333 shares of common stock were exercised for $394,666. These shares were issued in February 2015. The warrant offering expired on January 31, 2015 resulting in 8,176,404 warrants expiring.
In February 2015, the Company entered into a separation agreement with a former employee converting all accrued payroll of $100,899 to 10 shares of common stock. These shares have not been issued.
In March 2015, the Company sold 1,750,000 units in a private offering for $350,000 in cash, or $0.20 per unit. These shares have not been issued.
The Company has the following incentive plans which are registered under a Form S-8:
· Incentive Stock Option Plan
· Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
· Stock Bonus Plan
In February 2007, the Company granted options to a former officer under it Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. The option allow for the purchase of 150,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. These options vested immediately, expire in January 2020 (as extended in January 2015). In accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic, FASB ASC 718-20-35, Firma Holdings has analyzed the cancellation of the award accompanied by the concurrent grant of a replacement award and determined that there was no further incremental compensation cost.
In January 2010, the Company granted options to three of its officers under its Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. The options allow for the purchase of 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 per share. These options vested immediately, expire in January 2020 (as extended in January 2015). In accordance with the Stock Compensation Topic, FASB ASC 718-20-35, Firma Holdings has analyzed the cancellation of the award accompanied by the concurrent grant of a replacement award and determined that there was no further incremental compensation cost.
On October 28, 2009, Adit adopted the following incentive plans which have not been registered:
· Incentive Stock Option Plan
· Nonqualified Stock Option Plan
· Stock Bonus Plan
There have been no issuances under the Adit plans in 2015.
The fair value of each award discussed above is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on volatilities from the Company’s traded common stock. The expected term of the award granted is usually estimated at half of the contractual term as noted in the individual agreements, unless the life is one year or less based upon management’s assessment of known factors, and represents the period of time that management anticipates awards granted to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for the periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury bond rate in effect at the time of the grant for bonds with maturity dates at the estimated term of the options. Historically the Company has had no forfeitures of options or warrants, therefore, the Company uses a zero forfeiture rate.
| March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | |
Expected volatility | - | | | 278.03% | |
Weighted-average volatility | - | | | 278.03% | |
Expected dividends | - | | | 0 | |
Expected term (in years) | - | | | 1.57 | |
Risk-free rate | - | | | 0.77% | |
A summary of option activity under the plans as of March 31, 2015 and changes during the period then ended is presented below:
Options | | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | | | 5,150,000 | | | $ | 0.23 | | | | | | | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | |
Forfeited, expired or cancelled | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at March 31, 2015 | | | 5,150,000 | | | $ | 0.23 | | | | 4.0 | | | $ | 140,000 | |
Exercisable at March 31, 2015 | | | 4,990,000 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | | 4.0 | | | $ | 140,000 | |
Non-vested Options | | Options | | | Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |
Non-vested at December 31, 2014 | | | 160,000 | | | $ | 0.18 | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | |
Vested | | | - | | | | - | |
Forfeited, expired or cancelled | | | - | | | | - | |
Non-vested at March 31, 2015 | | | 160,000 | | | $ | 0.18 | |
A summary of warrant activity as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes during the period then ended is presented below:
Warrants | | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | 16,610,371 | | | | 0.32 | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (1,000,629) | | | | 0.20 | | | | | | | |
Forfeited, expired or cancelled | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 | | | 15,609,742 | | | $ | 0.26 | | | | | | $ | 101,497 | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (1,973,333) | | | | 0.20 | | | | | | | |
Forfeited, expired or cancelled | | | (8,176,404) | | | | 0.20 | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at March 31, 2015 | | | 5,460,005 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | | 1.0 | | | $ | - | |
Exercisable at March 31, 2015 | | | 5,460,005 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | | 1.0 | | | $ | - | |
All warrants vest upon issuance.
Note 10. | Non-controlling Interest |
All non-controlling interest of the Company is a result of the Company’s subsidiaries stock movement and results of operations. Cumulative results of these activities results in:
| | March 31, 2015 | | | December 31, 2014 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
Common stock for cash | | $ | 1,999,501 | | | $ | 1,999,501 | |
Common stock for services | | | 95,215 | | | | 95,215 | |
Exploration expenses paid for in subsidiary common stock | | | 240,000 | | | | 240,000 | |
Stock based compensation | | | 1,374,880 | | | | 1,374,880 | |
Cumulative net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | | | (32,237 | ) | | | (25,695 | ) |
Treasury stock | | | (500,000 | ) | | | (500,000 | ) |
Tara Gold equity | | | - | | | | 5,706,096 | |
Other | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
Total non-controlling interest | | $ | 3,177,365 | | | $ | 8,890,003 | |
A summary of activity as of March 31, 2015 and changes during the period then ended is presented below:
Non-controlling interest at December 31, 2014 | | $ | 8,890,003 | |
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | | | (6,542 | ) |
Tara Gold equity | | | (5,706,096 | ) |
Non-controlling interest at March 31, 2015 | | $ | 3,177,365 | |
In accordance with authoritative guidance, the table below sets forth the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level within the fair value hierarchy. Assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
| | Fair Value at March 31, 2015 | |
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair market value of ACM’s net identifiable assets acquired | | $ | 1,589,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,589,000 | |
Intellectual property | | | 2,745,229 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,745,229 | |
Total | | $ | 4,334,229 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,334,229 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
None | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| | Fair Value at December 31, 2014 | |
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair market value of ACM’s net identifiable assets acquired | | $ | 1,589,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,589,000 | |
Intellectual property | | | 2,745,229 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,745,229 | |
Total | | $ | 4,334,229 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 4,334,229 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
None | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Note 12. | Segment Reporting |
The Company’s operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. For the year ended December 31, 2014, operating segments of the Company are mining and technology. The mining segment consists of gold and industrial metal mining concessions in Mexico, and the technology segment consists of the Company’s intellectual property related to the “SmartPac” product. The technology segment became a reportable entity as of June 30, 2014 and was not in existence as of March 31, 2014.
March 31, 2015 | | Packaging Technology | | | Mining | |
Gross profit from external customers | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Exploration expenses | | | - | | | | (697 | ) |
Operating, general, and administrative expenses | | | (52,095 | ) | | | (274,750 | ) |
Compensation expense | | | - | | | | (49,876 | ) |
Selling expense | | | (30,000 | ) | | | - | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | (2,481 | ) | | | (74,274 | ) |
Segment operating loss before taxes and discontinued operations | | $ | (84,576 | ) | | $ | (399,597 | ) |
Revenues | | March 31, 2015 | |
| | | |
Total consolidated revenues | | $ | - | |
| | | | |
Profit or Loss | | | | |
Total loss from reportable segments | | $ | (484,173 | ) |
Other income from reportable segments | | | 187,559 | |
Unallocated amounts: | | | | |
Corporate expenses | | | (262,469 | ) |
Gain on discontinued operations | | | 5,978,575 | |
Non-controlling interest | | | 6,542 | |
Net income attributable to Firma Holdings’ shareholders | | $ | 5,426,034 | |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Total assets for packaging technology segment | | $ | 3,458,651 | |
Total assets for mining segment | | | 6,742,413 | |
Corporate assets | | | 1,401,184 | |
Other unallocated amounts | | | - | |
Consolidated total | | $ | 11,602,248 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses packaging technology segment | | $ | 32,349 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses mining segment | | | 437,531 | |
Notes payable packaging technology segment | | | 1,800,250 | |
Notes payable mining segment | | | 719,623 | |
Corporate accounts payable and accrued expense | | | 1,257,870 | |
Corporate notes payable | | | 1,697,372 | |
Consolidated total | | $ | 5,944,995 | |
Note 13. | Acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC and subsidiary |
On March 30, 2015 the Company signed an agreement to acquire Sicilian Sun Limited, LLC (“SSL”). The Company subsequently amended the agreement to clarify Exhibit A only; no changes in payment terms were made.
The acquisition includes SSL’s wholly owned Italian subsidiary, Sicilian Sun Foods s.r.l., and two production facilities located in Alcamo and Catania on the island of Sicily.
As of March 31, 2015 the acquisition has not closed. The Company has advanced SSL $1,289,637 in anticipation of closing this acquisition in the second quarter of 2015.
The Company was incorporated on May 12, 2006. Beginning in the second quarter of 2014 the Company has two operational business segments: mining and packaging technology.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Material changes of certain items in Firma Holdings’ Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014, are discussed below.
| | | | | | |
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | - | | | $ | 105 | |
Cost of revenue | | | - | | | | - | |
Exploration expenses | | | 1 | | | | 163 | |
Operating, general and administrative expenses | | | 733 | | | | 553 | |
Net operating loss | | $ | (734 | ) | | $ | (611 | ) |
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company had no revenues from mining activity at any of its properties; compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014, when ore from the exploration process at the Dixie Mining District was sold.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, exploration expenses decreased primarily due to the sales of the Dixie Mining District and the Mexico properties being dormant pending funding. Expenses incurred for the three months ended March 31, were for routine maintenance; compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014, when the Company focused primarily on preliminary work being performed at the Dixie Mining District and Don Roman. In 2014 exploration expenses included expenses for preproduction activities, geology consulting, assaying, field supplies and other mine expenses.
Material changes of certain items in Firma Holdings’ operating, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014, and is discussed below.
| | | | | | |
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | | | | | | |
Compensation and officer employment | | $ | 213 | | | $ | 156 | |
Other taxes | | | 138 | | | | 65 | |
Selling expense | | | 30 | | | | - | |
Travel expense | | | 48 | | | | 7 | |
As of March 31, 2014 the Company was a subsidiary of Tara Gold Resources Corp. As the officers of the two companies were the same, 1/3 of certain expenses, primarily compensation and officer employment and investor relations, was shared between the two companies. Due to Tara Gold Resources Corp.’s divestiture of its ownership of the Company in February 2015 by distributing its ownership as a dividend to shareholders, the sharing of the above expenses has ceased. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 compensation and officer employment was higher due to no longer sharing this cost with Tara Gold Resources Corp. and a slight increase in the compensation of the Chief Financial Officer starting 2015.
Other taxes increased for the three month period ending March 31, 2015 compared to the three month period ending March 31, 2014 primarily due to higher Mexico properties taxes and higher payroll taxes in both the U.S. and Mexico.
The packaging technology segment began in the Company with the May 2014 acquisition of the SmartPacTM. The increase in selling expense is for the three months period ending March 31, 2015 is solely attributable to this business segment which was not in existence in the company for same period in 2014.
Travel expense increased for the three month period ending March 31, 2015 for due diligence related to the Company’s anticipated acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC and its subsidiary which resides in Italy, and for travel associated with demonstration and selling activities of the Company’s packaging technology business segments.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The following is an explanation of Firma Holdings’ material sources and (uses) of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
| | March 31, 2015 | | | March 31, 2014 | |
(In thousands of U.S. Dollars) | | | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (413 | ) | | $ | (47 | ) |
Deposit on acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC and subsidiary | | | 1,270 | | | | | |
Proceeds from sales of common stock | | | 1,045 | | | | 110 | |
Payments towards notes payable | | | (69 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Change in due to/from related parties, net | | | - | | | | (50 | ) |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 739 | | | | 77 | |
Firma Holdings anticipates that its capital requirements during the twelve months ending March 31, 2015 will be:
Exploration and Development – Don Roman Groupings | | $ | 200,000 | |
Exploration and Development – Picacho Groupings | | | 160,000 | |
Property taxes | | | 125,000 | |
Packaging technology business segment | | | 1,900,000 | |
Food manufacturing | | | 3,000,000 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 1,000,000 | |
Total | | $ | 6,385,000 | |
The capital requirements shown above include capital required by Firma Holdings and subsidiaries.
In 2014 the Company negotiated and closed the acquisition of a significant business opportunity related to the “SmartPacTM” technology. In early 2015, the Company negotiated the acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC (“SSL”) and its foreign subsidiary. SSL is finalizing reaching certain milestones and with the satisfaction of certain key conditions of the acquisition agreement to close. Although the Company started taking control of the SSL in April2015 certain significant milestones have not yet been met and the acquisition is not yet closed, although we anticipating closing this acquisition in the second quarter of 2015.
The Company will now operate with three subsidiary companies in three segments. Gracepoint Mining, LLC will hold the Company’s mining assets; SmartPac Global, LLC will hold the SmartPacTM technology; Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC will hold the food manufacturing and sales business. Changes to our internal organizational structure will include Firma ensuring all relevant assets related to the above business segments are contained in the appropriate company listed above and put the parent company as a true holding company.
Each acquisition above was made with a strategic focus on a combination of instant revenue, scalable revenue, and exponential valuation growth potential. The result is that the Company now has three distinct divisions: mining, packaging technology, and food manufacturing.
As the mining division of the Company continues to explore options to advance all projects, the Company took advantage of an opportunity to sell the Dixie Mining district in February 2015 for $450,000 and the assumption of certain payables related to doing business in the state of Idaho. Additionally, we continue to actively look for strategic partners to restart the operations at the Company’s Don Roman processing plant in Mexico and/or further develop the property.
In the first Quarter of 2015, the Company has seen an increase in interest from parties exploring opportunities at both Don Roman and Picacho. In addition to equity interests, there have been interests in production tolling at the Don Roman milling facility, which could result in revenue generating opportunities.
The packaging technology division can be used for the preservation and protection of fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers during extended periods of shipping and storage. The packaging technology, currently named SmartPacTM, is comprised of patents, trademarks and other intellectual property pertaining to systems and methods for packaging bulk quantities of fresh produce and flowers incorporating modified atmosphere packaging.
SmartPac Global has engaged the services of a global distribution and logistics expert to introduce and enlist end users to its patented SmartPacTM Systems solution. These included introductions to major destination importers, retailers and food service distributors, in both Europe and Asia. These customers predominately import high value fresh fruit and vegetables from long distances, including the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Chile. As a result of these meetings, the Company was engaged to demonstrate the product performance by shipping asparagus, avocados, limes, and honeydew melons, in SmartPac’s, to Japan and Europe. Avocado fruit shipped to Japan was evaluated upon arrival by both the importer and Firma. The avocado fruit using SmartPacTM technology was found to have arrived in superior condition, and with increased yields when compared to cartons not packed using SmartPacTM technology. This has resulted in requests for additional shipments and preparations being made for meeting scaled demand. The Company now has the opportunity to begin SmartPacTM sales and continue to build out sales channels.
With these demonstrations, Firma has confirmed that the market demands an effective "per carton" solution that enables the retailer to capture and eliminate the costs associated with transportation and spoilage generated in their fruit and vegetable supply chains. As a result, in addition to seeking to fulfill current market requests and developing custom packaging, the Company is currently expanding its global dynamic demonstrations.
Lastly, the Company is in negotiations with a number of parties for regional strategic alignments that would incorporate use of the SmartPacTM technology.
The third division was established with the anticipated closing of the acquisition of Sicilian Sun Ltd., LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sicilian Sun Foods, s.r.l. The acquisition includes two production facilities located in Sicily, Italy that encompass approximately 100,000 square feet of factory space.
In 2014, Sicilian Sun Foods partnered with California based food supplier La Petite Foods and US based global food broker Daymon Worldwide. La Petite Food’s retail partnerships have included Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, UNFI Distributing and many other specialty markets. Daymon Worldwide operates on six continents, providing end-to-end retail services focused on Private Brand Development, Strategy & Branding, Sourcing & Logistics, and Retail Services & Consumer Experience Marketing. Sicilian Sun Foods utilized the services of La Petite Foods and Daymon Worldwide in contracting with major grocery chains consisting of thousands of retailers throughout the United States to manufacture private label and branded products. The initial stocking order, related to various frozen desserts, is scheduled to begin in June 2015, with sales estimates of $3.5 million per quarter by the 4th quarter of 2015.
The Company has begun improving and expanding on the supply chain relationships, banking relationships, and client relationships. The involvement with new and existing customer relationships has already yielded increased order flow from European clients. The Company has also begun evaluations for the optimization of available floor space that would diversify product lines.
Firma Holdings does not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably expected to have, a material impact on its sales, revenues or income from continuing operations, or liquidity and capital resources.
Firma Holdings’ future plans will be dependent upon the amount of capital available to Firma Holdings, the amount of cash provided by its operations, and the extent to which Firma Holdings is able to have joint venture partners pay the costs of exploring and developing its mining properties.
Firma Holdings does not have any other commitments or arrangements from any person to provide Firma Holdings with any additional capital. If additional financing is not available when needed, Firma Holdings may continue to operate in its present mode.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At March 31, 2015, Firma Holdings had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events, however, may differ markedly from our current expectations and assumptions. While there are a number of significant accounting policies affecting our consolidated financial statements, we believe the following critical accounting policies involve the most complex, difficult and subjective estimates and judgments.
Recoverable Value-Added Taxes (IVA) and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Impuesto al Valor Agregado taxes (IVA) are recoverable value-added taxes charged by the Mexican government on goods sold and services rendered at a rate of 16%. Under certain circumstances, these taxes are recoverable by filing a tax return and as allowed by the Mexican taxing authority.
Each period, receivables are reviewed for collectability. When a receivable has doubtful collectability we allow for the receivable until we are either assured of collection (and reverse the allowance) or assured that a write-off is necessary. Our allowance in association with our receivable from IVA from our Mexico subsidiaries is based on our determination that the Mexican government may not allow the complete refund of these taxes.
| Property, Plant, Equipment, Mine Development and Land |
Mining concessions and acquisitions, exploration and development costs relating to mineral properties with proven reserves are deferred until the properties are brought into production, at which time they will be amortized on the unit of production method based on estimated recoverable reserves. If it is determined that the deferred costs related to a property are not recoverable over its productive life, those costs will be written down to fair value as a charge to operations in the period in which the determination is made. The amounts at which mineral properties and the related deferred costs are recorded do not necessarily reflect present or future values.
The recoverability of the book value of each property is assessed at least annually for indicators of impairment such as adverse changes to any of the following:
• estimated recoverable ounces of copper, lead, zinc, gold, silver or other precious minerals
• estimated future commodity prices
• estimated expected future operating costs, capital expenditures and reclamation expenditures
A write-down to fair value is recorded when the expected future cash flow is less than the net book value of the property or when events or changes in the property indicate that carrying amounts are not recoverable. The carrying amounts of the Company’s mining properties are reviewed at each balance sheet date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If such indication of impairment exists, the asset’s recoverable amount will be reduced to its estimated fair value. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, no indications of impairment existed. As of the May 20, 2015, no events have occurred that would require the write-down of any assets.
Certain mining plant and equipment included in mine development and infrastructure is depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives from 3 – 10 years. Other non-mining assets are recorded at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives from 3 – 10 years.
| Financial and Derivative Instruments |
The Company periodically enters into financial instruments. Upon entry, each instrument is reviewed for debt or equity treatment. In the event that the debt or equity treatment is not readily apparent, FASB ASC 480-10-S99 is consulted for temporary treatment. Once an event takes place that removes the temporary element the Company appropriately reclassifies the instrument to debt or equity.
The Company periodically assesses its financial and equity instruments to determine if they require derivative accounting. Instruments which may potentially require derivative accounting are conversion features of debt, equity, and common stock equivalents in excess of available authorized common shares, and contracts with variable share settlements. In the event of derivative treatment, the instrument is marketed to market.
Exploration Expenses and Technical Data
Exploration costs not directly associated with proven reserves on our mining concessions are charged to operations as incurred.
Technical data, including engineering reports, maps, assessment reports, exploration samples certificates, surveys, environmental studies and other miscellaneous information, may be purchased for our mining concessions. When purchased for concessions without proven reserves, the cost is considered research and development pertaining to a developing mine and is expensed when incurred.
Stock Based Compensation
Stock based compensation is accounted for using the Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employee’s Topic of the FASB ASC, which establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. We determine the value of stock issued at the date of grant. We also determine at the date of grant the value of stock at fair market value or the value of services rendered (based on contract or otherwise) whichever is more readily determinable.
Shares issued to employees are expensed upon issuance.
Stock based compensation for employees is accounted for using the Stock Based Compensation Topic of the FASB ASC. We use the fair value method for equity instruments granted to employees and will use the Black-Scholes model for measuring the fair value of options, if issued. The stock based fair value compensation is determined as of the date of the grant or the date at which the performance of the services is completed (measurement date) and is recognized over the vesting periods.
Not required.
Francis Richard Biscan, Jr., the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Lynda R. Keeton-Cardno, the Company’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report, and in their opinion the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings and is not aware of any legal proceedings which are threatened or contemplated.
December 2014 – January 2015, the Company sold 3,839,394 units in a private offering for $767,879 in cash, or $0.20 per unit. These shares were issued in February 2015.
In December 2014, the Company granted all subscribers from the 2014 $0.30 and $0.20 offerings warrants equal to their original subscription with a strike price of $0.20 per share. As of December 31, 2014 warrants representing 1,000,629 shares of common stock were exercised for $200,126; as of January 31, 2015 additional warrants representing 1,973,333 shares of common stock were exercised for $394,666. These shares were issued in February 2015. The warrant offering expired on January 31, 2015 resulting in 8,176,404 warrants expiring.
In March 2015, the Company sold 1,750,000 units in a private offering for $350,000 in cash, or $0.20 per unit. These shares have not been issued.
The Company relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the issuance and sale of the securities listed above. The persons who acquired these securities were sophisticated investors who were provided full information regarding the Company’s business and operations. There was no general solicitation in connection with the offer, sale or issuance of these securities. The persons acquired these securities for their own accounts. The securities cannot be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration. No commissions were paid to any person in connection with the issuance or sale of these securities.
None.
None.
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Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications – CEO | (1) |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certifications - CFO | (1) |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certifications | (1) |
10.47 | Purchase of Sicilian Sun Foods Limited, LLC and subsidiary (amended) | (1) |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | (1) |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | (1) |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document | (1) |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | (1) |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document | (1) |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document | (1) |
(1) | Filed with this report. |
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.
Dated: May 20, 2015 | By: | /s/ Francis Richard Biscan, Jr. | |
| | Francis R. Biscan, Jr., President, | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | | |
Dated: May 20, 2015 | By: | /s/ Lynda R. Keeton-Cardno | |
| | Lynda R. Keeton-Cardno, CPA | |
| | Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | |
| | | |