CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 (A) OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
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MASS HYSTERIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FISCAL YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2014
PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Corporate History
We were incorporated in Nevada on November 2, 2005 under the name “Michael Lambert, Inc.”. Until August 5, 2009 we manufactured handbags. On August 5, 2009, pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement, Daniel Grodnik (our current Chief Executive Officer) and affiliated parties purchased a total of 7,985 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock (the “Change of Control”). This constituted majority control of the Company. In addition to the shares purchased, we also issued 42,015 shares to Daniel Grodnik and certain affiliated parties in connection with the Change of Control. The total of 50,000 shares issued to Daniel Grodnik and the affiliated parties represented 74.6% of the shares of outstanding common stock of the Company as of that date. Mr. Grodnik has remained our Chief Executive Officer and controlling shareholder since that date.
In connection with the Change of Control, we changed our name to Mass Hysteria Entertainment Company, Inc. (“we”, “us“, the “Company”, or “Mass Hysteria”) and also changed our business plan. We are now a multi-media entertainment company created to produce feature films for theatrical, DVD, video on demand (VOD) and television distribution for commercial, documentary and educational film market. In addition, we intend to continue developing multi-screen entertainment solutions.
Our executive offices are located at 2920 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 208, Burbank, CA 91505. Our telephone number at our executive office is (818) 459-8200.
Industry Overview
The film business has a high profile among consumers worldwide which can be leveraged for ancillary revenue, marketing and promotional activities. While new technologies continue to expand the revenue and profit potential of motion pictures, the film entertainment industry has proven to be relatively resistant to the economic cycles that adversely affect other businesses, resulting in multi-billions in annual revenue dollars. We are engaged in the development, financing, and production phases of the film and television industries.
Production Process
The process begins with the development of a screenplay or teleplay. During the development phase, the studio engages writers to draft and revise the screenplay and begins to obtain commitments from a director and principal cast. These steps, called packaging, are necessary to ascertain the value of a project prior to financing. Once a value is established, the producer is than able to create a funding plan to "greenlight" (i.e., approve) the film for production. A proposed production schedule and budget may also be prepared during this phase.
In recent years, independent film companies have been able to attract top-level talent because the large studios are more interested in creating “tent-pole” franchise films such as the Marvel movies. This focus away from the smaller, character driven drama or thriller has created opportunity for independent producers such as Mass Hysteria, that has the experience and deal-flow, to attract cutting edge filmmakers with an eye toward producing star driven, theatrical movies. In addition, Mass Hysteria has the skill-set and access to the crews needed to produce films for substantially less than a large studio, including lower development and overhead costs. This adds up to Mass Hysteria being able to take creative risks that don’t rely on franchises, sequels and formulaic approaches which can very attractive for filmmakers and stars.
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The production process starts with the acquisition and development of a screenplay and continues with i) pre-production, ii) principal photography, and iii) post-production as seen below.Pre-productionincludes the securing of necessary production facilities and personal, the finalization of motion picture budgets and production schedules, and the selection of motion picture shooting locations and the building of necessary sets.
Productioninvolves principal photography.
Post-productionincludes picture editing, the creation of special visual effects and opticals, the composing and recording of the musical score, sound editing, synchronizing dialogue, sound effects and music insertion, and ultimately the “final cut” and completion of the elements necessary for distribution.
Distribution to traditional media
Films are distributed through several windows of exploitation. Theatrical exhibition occurs first when release prints of the film are distributed to movie theaters worldwide in concert with extensive advertising (P&A, prints and advertising expense). Typically, theater owners retain approximately 50-60% of consumer ticket prices which in the aggregate comprise box office gross. Theatrical releases overseas occur at different times in each country and can be as much as 6 months after the U.S. release.
About 4-6 months after theatrical release is the VOD / DVD release. Distributors receive wholesale prices on product that is sold directly to consumers from retail outlets such as Wal-Mart and Best Buy and earn a percentage of rental income from chains such as Blockbuster and Netflix. Related costs for advertising, duplication, packaging, mastering and shipping typically run about 35% of distributor’s revenue. The DVD “street date” and the pay-per-view window are concurrent.
The pay TV window (HBO, Showtime, Encore) begins approximately 18 months after theatrical release. Prices received by distributors are based on contractual output arrangements and are tied to the film’s box office performance. A year or two later, the distributor will sell the film to a network or major cable channel and then about 5 years later, the film will be sold into syndication or re-sold to pay or cable.
The major film studios perform all of these activities in the U.S. and through owned and operated offices in about 30 overseas markets that comprise the lion’s share of international revenue. Producers often sell a film’s distribution rights through a sales agent to separate independent distributors in each overseas market. These sales are referred to as “pre-sales”, “advances” or “minimum guarantees”. These independent distributors, many of which are owned by major media companies and have considerable leverage in their home markets, will perform the above mentioned distribution functions. For each unit of revenue earned, the local distributor deducts a distribution fee, local distribution costs, and the advance that it paid and remits the remainder to the producer.
Our Business
Initially, we were an entertainment company created to produce feature films for theatrical, DVD, VOD and television distribution with an interactive component for the commercial, documentary and educational film market. Our mission was to bring multi-screen engagement to the theatrical motion picture venue. Eventually, we would like to create interactive theatrical films annually, and also create a second screen (mobile) experience for currently produced non-interactive films. We may also license our IP to other film companies that wish to create interactive entertainment. . As a small company, we do not presently have the resources or manpower to actively pursue these verticals so we are entertaining discussions with sources outside the Company to help us build out this business.
In August of 2014, Mass Hysteria Entertainment shifted its’ primary focus from a Company engaged in creating interactive cinema to a film finance and production entity. The change came about because the Company wasn’t earning any revenue from interactive and we felt the Company needed to put itself on a faster track toward cash-flow. We completed our first deal sixty days later by structuring a transaction to co-fund a feature film entitled, “Daughter Of God,” starring Keanu Reeves. Mass Hysteria arranged for an investment in the film of
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$500,000 (five-hundred thousand dollars) from an independent funding source, which advanced the funds to the Company in exchange for a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $505,000 incurring 8% per annum, and Warrants to acquire 1,262,500,000 shares of our common stock at a warrant exercise price of $0.0003, exercisable for a five year term. For this investment we will receive 6.65% of the profits from the film and the funding source, operating as Remark Pictures, will receive 6.65 percent of the profits.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company was involved a second motion picture titled “Bus 657” starring Robert DeNiro. Both Bus 657 and Daughter of God will be theatrically released in the United States through Lionsgate’s action label, Grindstone Entertainment.
The Company develops projects from the ground up as well as looking at late-stage packages that are in need of either debt or equity capital to commence principal photography. Mass Hysteria is also interested in providing “finishing funds,” and bridge financing. When providing capital for outside packages, the Company analyzes the foreign sales estimates based on the star value, localized tax incentives, bank and debt financing, and upside potential plus 20% interest on the equity and 12.5% interest on debt. In each film we arrange funding on, we expect we will be paid a fee plus a percentage of the profits.
Government Regulation
Our business may be subjected to governmental regulation and required to comply in the following areas:
Distribution Arrangements. We intend to release our films in the United States through existing distribution companies. We will retain the right for ourselves to market the films on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis throughout the rest of the world and to market television and other uses separately. To the extent that we may engage in foreign distribution of our films, we will be subject to all of the governmental regulations of doing business abroad including, but not limited to, government censorship, exchange controls, and copying, and licensing or qualification. At this point it is not possible to predict, with certainty, the nature of the distribution arrangements and extent of exact governmental regulations that may impact our business.
Intellectual Property Rights.Rights to motion pictures are granted legal protection under the copyright laws of the United States and most foreign countries, including Canada. These laws provide substantial civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized duplication and exhibition of motion pictures. Motion pictures, musical works, sound recordings, artwork, and still photography are separately subject to copyright under most copyright laws. The results of such investigations may warrant legal action, by the owner of the rights, and, depending on the scope of the piracy, investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and/or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with the possibility of criminal prosecution. Under the copyright laws of Canada and the United States, copyright in a motion picture is automatically secured when the work is created and "fixed" in a copy. We intend to register our copyrights. Only the expression (camera work, dialogue, sounds, etc.) fixed in a motion picture can be protected under copyright. Registration with the appropriate office establishes a public record of the copyright claim.
Censorship.An industry trade association, the Motion Picture Association of America, assigns ratings for age group suitability for domestic theatrical distribution of motion pictures under its Code and Rating Administration. The film distributor generally submits its film to the Administration for a rating, a practice we plan to follow. We intend that all our branded content will carry a rating no greater than PG13.
Labor Laws. Many of the screenplay writers, performers, directors and technical personnel in the entertainment industry who we intend to be involved in our productions are members of guilds or unions that bargain collectively on an industry-wide basis and may have state and governmental regulations that we must comply with.
Employees
As of November 30, 2014, we employed one person, our Chief Executive Officer and director, Daniel Grodnik. Accordingly, Mr. Grodnik is our sole officer, director and employee as of the date of this report.
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Where You Can Find More Information
We are required to file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These filings are not deemed to be incorporated by reference into this report. You may read and copy any documents filed by us at the Public Reference Room of the SEC, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our filings with the SEC are also available to the public through the SEC’s website athttp://www.sec.gov.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item. In any event, there are no such unresolved comments.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Our corporate offices are located at 2920 S. Olive Avenue, Suite 208, Burbank, CA.. The office space is leased from an unrelated landlord.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
To the best of our knowledge, there are no known or pending litigation proceedings against us. We are engaged in an arbitration proceeding regarding the Coral Ridge funding, which we hope to settle within the next quarter.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Market under the symbol MHYS. The following table shows the high and low closing prices for our common stock for each quarter during the fiscal years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013 as reported by the OTC Electronic Market. All share prices have been adjusted to provide for 1 for 1,000 reverse stock split effectuated on February 1, 2013. Some of the bid quotations from the OTC Markets set forth below may reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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Year ended November 30, 2014 | | High | | | Low | |
First quarter | | $ | 0.0310 | | | $ | 0.0040 | |
Second quarter | | | 0.0100 | | | | 0.0020 | |
Third quarter | | | 0.0024 | | | | 0.0005 | |
Fourth quarter | | $ | 0.0013 | | | $ | 0.0002 | |
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Year ended November 30, 2013 | | High | | | Low | |
First quarter | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 0.06 | |
Second quarter | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.03 | |
Third quarter | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.05 | |
Fourth quarter | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.015 | |
As of November 30, 2014, there were approximately 94 holders of record of our common stock.
We have not paid any cash dividends since our inception and do not contemplate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. It is anticipated that earnings, if any, will be retained to retire debt and for the operation of the business. Shares eligible for future sale could depress the price of our common stock, thus lowering the value of a buyer’s investment. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for shares of our common stock.
Our revenues and operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, which can lead to significant volatility in the price and volume of our stock. In addition, stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume volatility in recent years. This volatility has had a substantial effect on the market prices of securities of many smaller public companies for reasons unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the specific companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the year ended November 30, 2014, we issued a total of 1,861,750,127 shares of our common stock. Of that total, 12,500,000 shares were issued to consultants under a Form S-8 registration statement, 185,714,250 shares were issued as restricted shares to our sole officer and director in satisfaction of accrued salaries due of $371,000, and the balance of 1,663,535,877 shares were issued on conversion of outstanding convertible notes in the principal amount of approximately $356,000. The unregistered shares were issued pursuant to exemptions from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, in compliance with Rule 144 issued by the SEC under that Act.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to
provide the information required under this item.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
CERTAIN STATEMENTS IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K/A (THIS “FORM 10-K/A”), CONSTITUTE “FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS” WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934, AS AMENDED, AND THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 (COLLECTIVELY, THE “REFORM ACT”). CERTAIN, BUT NOT NECESSARILY ALL, OF SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE USE OF FORWARD-LOOKING TERMINOLOGY SUCH AS “BELIEVES”, “EXPECTS”, “MAY”, “SHOULD”, OR “ANTICIPATES”, OR THE NEGATIVE THEREOF OR OTHER VARIATIONS THEREON OR COMPARABLE TERMINOLOGY, OR BYDISCUSSIONS OF STRATEGY THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF MASS HYSTERIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INC. (“THE COMPANY”, “WE”, “US” OR “OUR”) TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. REFERENCES IN THIS FORM 10-K, UNLESS ANOTHER DATE IS STATED, ARE TO NOVEMBER 30, 2014.
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General
We were incorporated in Nevada on November 2, 2005 under the name “Michael Lambert, Inc.”. Until August 5, 2009 we manufactured handbags. On August 5, 2009, pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase Agreement, Daniel Grodnik (our Chief Executive Officer) and affiliated parties purchased a total of 7,985 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock, which represented majority control of the Company. In addition to the shares purchased, the Company also issued 42,015 shares to Daniel Grodnik and certain affiliated parties in connection with the change of control. The total of 50,000 shares then held by Daniel Grodnik and the affiliated parties represented 74.6% of the shares of outstanding common stock of the Company as of the effective date.
In connection with the change of control, we changed our corporate name to Mass Hysteria Entertainment Company, Inc. (“we”, “us“, the “Company”, or “Mass Hysteria”) and also changed our business plan and became a multi-media entertainment company created to produce feature films for theatrical, DVD, video on demand (VOD) and television distribution with an interactive component for commercial, documentary and educational film market. Our plan was to eventually produce a minimum of two original interactive theatrical films annually, and also create a second screen (mobile) experience for non-Mass Hysteria films. In addition, we intended to continue creating traditional film and television projects.
In August 2014, we changed our business direction to financing and producing theatrical films for the world market. We are now involved in all stages of production; development, financing, producing, and selling theatrical films. In the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014, we were involved in two major theatrical motion pictures; “Daughter Of God,” starring Keanu Reeves, and “Bus 657” starring Robert DeNiro. Daughter of God has completed filming and is now in post-production and Bus 657 has begun filming on location. Both films will be theatrically released in the United States through Lionsgate’s action label, Grindstone Entertainment.
We are exploring many other opportunities and have recently announced a partnership with Affirm Films, the faith-based production division of Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions, to develop and produce a feature film. We now develop projects from the ground up as well as looking at late-stage packages that are in need of either debt or equity capital to commence principal photography. We are also interested in providing “finishing funds,” and bridge financing. When providing capital for outside packages, we analyze domestic and foreign sales estimates based on the star value, localized tax incentives, bank and debt financing, and upside potential plus 20% interest on the equity and 12.5% interest on debt for each project. In each film for which we arrange or provide funding, we expect we will be paid a fee plus a percentage of the profits from the theatrical release of the film.
During the formative years of the Company, from 2009 until 2014, we were engaged in trying to change the paradigm for filmed entertainment by changing the viewing experience from passive to engaged by assisting in the creation of a software application (the “App”) that would allow the user to interact with the content in live time for commercial, documentary and educational film markets. We have achieved "proof of concept" with the App and are exploring options to bring it to market. Our hope is to eventually produce an original interactive theatrical film. We intend to outsource additional development and testing of the App that will allow audiences to interact, via their handset, between theatrical movies, other audience members and a cloud server if and when funds are available. The nature of the interaction involves social connectivity, conversation between audience members, narrative extensions, in-experience gaming and content acquisition. The three core
innovations are a mobile app, a mobile website and specially designed cloud architecture - together these three technologies will create what we believe to be a unique immersive quality that can offer each theatrical audience member a customizable and sharable movie entertainment experience. We also intend to enter into negotiations with leading entertainment companies with similar objectives and technologies relating to the creation and exhibition of an interactive viewing experience, with the objective of exploring possible joint ventures and mergers to combine synergies and expertise in the interactive area.
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Comparison of Operating Results
RESULTS OF OPERATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2014 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2013
We had revenue of $37,500 for the year ended November 30, 2014 and no revenues for the year ended November 30, 2013. Revenue during the current year is directly related to the establishment of our new business plan. As the Company meets its business plan goals, we expect to generate more revenue in the future.
For the year ended November 30, 2014, we had general and administrative expenses of $991,714; net interest expense of $695,968, excess fair value of derivative of $3,618,680, and gain in fair value of derivative liability of $189,909. For the year ended November 30, 2013, we had general and administrative expenses of $1,461,526; net interest expense of $342,811, excess fair value of derivative of $69,071, and gain in fair value of derivative liability of $66,982.
We had a net loss of $5,078,953, for the year ended November 30, 2014, as compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $1,806,426, for the year ended November 30, 2013. The increase in net loss is primarily a result of larger interest expense charges and charges for the excess fair value of derivative liabilities, net of decreases in general and administrative costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had total assets of $527,830 as of November 30, 2014, consisting of $16,480 in cash and $511,350 in other assets. We had a working capital deficit of $6,547,329.
We had total liabilities of $6,669,722 as of November 30, 2014, consisting of current liabilities, which included $217,970 of accounts payable; accrued liabilities of $427,562, accrued payroll of $639,529; short term debt of $249,523; short term convertible debt of $515,025, a stand ready obligation of $250,000, deferred revenue of $1,000, and derivative liabilities of $4,263,200. In addition, we had convertible long-term debt of $105,913 as of November 30, 2014.
As of November 30, 2014, we had a total stockholders’ deficit of $6,141,892 and an accumulated deficit of $15,515,879.
We had $185,379 in net cash used in operating activities for the year ended November 30, 2014, which included $5,078,953 in net loss, offset by $296,000 in share-based compensation, $641,449 in amortization of discount debt, $189,909 of change in fair value of derivative liability, $3,618,680 loss on excess fair value of derivative liability. Cash flows used in operations were offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities totaling $527,354.
We had $705,000 of net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended November 30, 2014, which was from the issuance of convertible debt. Of this amount $500,000 was used immediately for an investment in a film.
The Company has procured financing primarily through convertible debt agreements whereby the debt holder can convert the stock at a given time at a discount to market. The majority of these notes bear interest at a rate between 8-10% and are due within one (1) year of issuance. See Note 5 to the financial statements for a more detailed listing of convertible promissory notes.
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Since we have no liquidity and have suffered losses, we depend to a great degree on the ability to attract external financing in order to conduct our business activities and expand our operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to raise additional capital from conventional sources, including increases in related party and non-related party loans and/or additional sales of stock, we may be forced to curtail or cease our operations. Even if we are able to continue our operations, the failure to obtain financing could have a substantial adverse effect on our business and financial results. We have no commitments to provide us with financing in the future, other than described above. Our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In the future, we may be required to seek additional capital by selling debt or equity securities, selling assets, or otherwise be required to bring cash flows in balance when it approaches a condition of cash insufficiency. The sale of additional equity securities, if accomplished, and the conversion of convertible debt, if converted, may result in dilution to our shareholders. We cannot provide assure, however, that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our financial statements and related public financial information are based on the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP requires the use of estimates; assumptions, judgments and subjective interpretations of accounting principles that have an impact on the assets, liabilities, revenues and expense amounts reported. These estimates can also affect supplemental information contained in our external disclosures including information regarding contingencies, risk and financial condition. We believe our use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adhere to GAAP and are consistently and conservatively applied. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We continue to monitor significant estimates made during the preparation of our financial statements.
Use of Estimates:
In preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition:
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is assured. We had $37,500 in revenue for the year ended November 30, 2014 and $0 for the year ended November 30, 2013 relating to continuing operations.
Stock-Based Compensation:
The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation under the provisions of ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation.” Under ASC 718, the Company is permitted to record expenses for stock options and other employee compensation plans based on their fair value at the date of grant. Any such compensation cost is charged to expense on a straight-line basis over the periods the options vest. If the options had cashless exercise provisions, the Company utilizes variable accounting.
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Derivative Financial Instruments:
The provisions of ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” applies to any freestanding financial instruments or embedded features that have the characteristics of a derivative, as defined ASC 815 and to any freestanding financial instruments that are potentially settled in an entity's own common stock. The guidance impacts the Company's financial statements and position due to certain warrants and embedded conversion features in which the exercise or conversion price resets upon certain events. See Note 5 for the impact of such transactions on the financial statements.
Our issued and outstanding common stock purchase warrants and embedded conversion features are recorded at their fair value upon issuance and at each reporting period. The common stock purchase warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net
investment in a foreign operation. The warrants do not qualify for hedge accounting, and as such, all future changes in the fair value of these warrants will be recognized currently in earnings until such time as the warrants are exercised or expire. These common stock purchase warrants do not trade in an active securities market, and as such, we estimate the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The value of the embedded conversion feature also determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All future changes in the fair value of the embedded conversion feature will be recognized currently in earnings until the note is converted or redeemed.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information required under this item.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MASS HYSTERIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INC. |
Statements of Cash Flow |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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| Net loss | $ (5,078,953) | $ (1,806,426) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operations: |
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| Depreciation | - | 519 |
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| Share-based compensation | 296,000 | 840,000 |
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| Change in fair market value of derivative liability | (189,909) | (66,982) |
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| Loss on excess fair value of derivative liability | 3,618,680 | 69,071 |
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| Amortization of discount on convertible debt | 641,449 | 200,041 |
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| Loss on default | - | 65,350 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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| Deposits | (1,200) | - |
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| Prepaid expenses | (5,000) | - |
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| Accounts payable | 168,103 | 56,831 |
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| Accrued liabilities | 97,351 | 112,110 |
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| Deferred revenue | - | 1,000 |
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| Accrued payroll | 268,100 | 388,884 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (185,379) | (139,602) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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| Purchase of investment in movie | (500,000) | - |
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| Film costs | (3,150) | - |
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| Other assets | - | 2,333 |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (503,150) | 2,333 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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| Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt | 705,000 | 137,000 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 705,000 | 137,000 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 16,471 | (269) |
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period | 9 | 278 |
Cash and equivalents, end of period | $ 16,480 | $ 9 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
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| Cash paid for interest | $ - | $ - |
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ - | $ - |
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: |
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| Conversion of convertible debt | $ 356,061 | $ 26,600 |
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| Accounts payable converted to convertible notes | $ 90,000 | $ 17,775 |
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| Common stock issued for accrued salaries | $ 371,429 | $ - |
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| Accrued interest added to principal | $ 120,992 | $ - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MASS HYSTERIA ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
Michael Lambert, Inc. (“MLI”) was incorporated in Nevada on November 2, 2005. MLI was in the business of manufacturing handbags, but ceased operations in June 2009.
On June 9, 2009, the Company entered into a material definitive agreement with Belmont Partners, LLC by which Belmont acquired 11,286 shares of the Company’s common stock in a private transaction. Following the transaction, Belmont Partners, LLC controlled approximately 85.41% of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. To better reflect the Company’s new business plan, on June 25, 2009, MLI changed its name to Mass Hysteria Entertainment Company, Inc.
The Company is now a film entertainment company whose mandate is to finance and produce feature films for theatrical, DVD, video on demand (VOD) and television distribution. During the formative years of the Company, from 2009 until 2014, it was engaged in trying to change the paradigm for filmed entertainment by changing the viewing experience from passive to engaged by creating a software application that would allow the user to interact with the content in live time for commercial, documentary and educational film markets. The Company has achieved "proof of concept" with the application and is exploring options to bring it to market if and when funds are available to exploit the technology. The hope is to eventually produce an original interactive theatrical film.
The Company has been involved in the production of two film projects in 2014, “Daughter of God”, starring Keanu Reeves, and “Bus 657”, starring Robert De Niro. The latter is in filming now and “Daughter of God” is in post-production with release expected in 2015. Mass Hysteria arranged for an investment in Daughter of God of $500,000 from an independent funding source, which advanced the funds to the Company in exchange for a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $505,000, bearing 8% interest and maturing on July 30, 2015. In addition to the convertible promissory note, the holder received warrants to acquire 1,262,500,000 shares of our common stock at a warrant exercise price of $0.0003, exercisable for a five year term. For this investment the Company will receive 6.65% of the profits from the film and the funding source, operating as Remark Pictures will also receive 6.65% of the profits. .
Subsequently, we have partnered with Sony Pictures “Affinity Studios” to produce another feature film in 2015. See Note 10 Subsequent Events.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The accounting estimates that require the Company's most significant, difficult and subjective judgments include the valuation and recognition of share-based compensation, evaluation of the Company’s stand-ready obligation and values of derivative instruments. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model for simplicity purposes. Various valuation techniques render varying amounts. We consistently use this model and use inputs that are appropriate.
We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are considered reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company accounts for financial instruments under the guidance of ASC 820-10 – “Fair Value
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Measurements”. ASC 820 clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in
pricing an asset or a liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2 - Other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.
Level 3 - Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.
The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
As of November 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s derivatives which include the embedded conversion feature on the convertible note payable were considered level 2 financial instruments. See Note 5 for valuation technique and assumptions used.
The Company's financial instruments consisted primarily of (level 1) accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and short-term debt. The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments generally approximate their fair values as of November 30, 2014 and 2013 due to the short term nature of these instruments.
The Company did not have any level 3 instruments at November 30, 2014 and 2013.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For financial statement presentation purposes, the Company considers time deposits, certificates of deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents.
The Company may maintain cash and cash equivalent balances at financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Deposits with these banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, these deposits typically may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk. The Company did not have any cash equivalents at November 30, 2014 and 2013.
Film Costs
The Company capitalizes film production costs in accordance with ASC 926 – “Entertainment”. Film costs include costs to develop and produce films, which primarily consist of consulting fees, equipment and overhead costs, as well as the cost to acquire rights to films. Film costs include amounts for films still in development.
Website Development Costs
Website development costs are for the development of the Company's Internet website. These costs have been capitalized when acquired and installed, and are being amortized over its estimated useful life of three years on a straight line basis. The Company accounts for these costs in accordance with ASC 340, “Other Assets and Deferred Costs”, which specifies the appropriate accounting for costs incurred in connection with the development and maintenance of websites. At November 30, 2014, the Company owned a website costing $3,140 which had an estimated useful life of three (3) years. Amortization expenses related to website development costs during each of the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013 were $0 and $519, respectively.
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Software Development Costs
For software to be sold, leased or marketed, the Company applies the principles of FASB ASC 985-20,Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed(“ASC 985-20”). ASC 985-20 requires that software development costs incurred in conjunction with product development be charged to research and development expense until technological feasibility is established. Thereafter, until the product is released for sale, software development costs must be capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value of the related product. The Company has not capitalized any software development costs to date.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The provisions of ASC 815 - “Derivatives and Hedging” applies to any freestanding financial instruments or embedded features that have the characteristics of a derivative, as defined by ASC 815 and to any freestanding financial instruments that are potentially settled in an entity's own common stock. The guidance impacts the Company's financial statements and position due to certain warrants and embedded conversion features in which the exercise or conversion price resets upon certain events. See Note 5 for the impact of such transactions on the financial statements.
Our issued and outstanding common stock purchase warrants and embedded conversion features are recorded at their fair value upon issuance and at each reporting period. The common stock purchase warrants were not issued with the intent of effectively hedging any future cash flow, fair value of any asset, liability or any net investment in a foreign operation. The warrants do not qualify for hedge accounting, and as such, all future changes in the fair value of these warrants will be recognized currently in earnings until such time as the warrants are exercised or expire. These common stock purchase warrants do not trade in an active securities market, and as such, we estimate the fair value of these warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The value of the embedded conversion feature also determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. All future changes in the fair value of the embedded conversion feature will be recognized currently in earnings until the note is converted or redeemed.
Convertible Debt
If a conversion feature of conventional convertible debt is not accounted for as a derivative instrument and provides for a rate of conversion that is below market value, this feature is characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). A BCF is recorded by the Company as a debt discount. In those circumstances, the convertible debt will be recorded net of the discount related to the BCF. The Company amortizes the discount to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.
Guarantees
During the year ended November 30, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to provide for a guarantee of indebtedness. The Company’s exposure to credit loss, in the event of nonperformance of the related film financed by the indebtedness, is represented by the amounts stipulated in the agreement, and is limited to a maximum of $250,000. The total guarantee accruals do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or cash reserves. As of November 30, 2014, management has evaluated the guarantee liability under ASC 460-10 – “Guarantees” and ASC 450-20 – “Loss Contingencies” by reviewing the ability to repay the obligation under contract to determine if there is a probable chance of a default, and if so, provide a reasonable estimate for losses. At November 30, 2014 management determined that the full guarantee will be called. See Note 6 for Management’s determination.
Deferred Producer Liabilities
Deferred producer liabilities represent outstanding amounts due to the producer or to be retained by the Company upon the collection of license fee amounts related to the sale of content represented by the Film Production segment. In accordance with the Sales Agency Agreements entered into by the Company and represented content producers,
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when license fees associated with the Company's sale of represented content are collected, the amounts are paid to the producer and/or retained by the Company. Amounts are paid to the Company for its sales agency commission, recoupment of outstanding film costs and producer advances ("Recoupable Costs") or as market fee revenue. The terms of the Sales Agency Agreements provide that collected license fees will be distributed to the producer and/or retained by the Company based on a specific allocation order as defined by each agreement. The allocation order is dependent on certain criteria including total license fee collections, outstanding Recoupable Cost balances and certain other criteria as specified by the Sales Agency Agreements. Because these criteria cannot be reasonably determined until the license fees are collected, the appropriate allocation order of uncollected license fees cannot be established. Accordingly, the uncollected license fee amounts are recorded as deferred producer liabilities until such time as they are collected
Loss per Share
Loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. In loss periods, dilutive common equivalent shares are excluded as the effect would be anti-dilutive. At November 30, 2014, the Company’s dilutive securities outstanding consisted of (1) the CEO’s options to purchase shares of common stock (see Note 8), for which the exercise price is above the average closing price of the Company’s common stock and thus excluded under the treasury method; (2) 7,751,709,330 shares relative to convertible notes (post conversion); and (3) 1,170,034,580 shares related to warrants issued with the two convertible notes. At November 30, 2013, the Company’s dilutive securities outstanding consisted of (i) the CEO’s options to purchase shares of common stock (See Note 8) for which the exercise price is above the average closing price of the Company’s common stock and thus excluded under the treasury method; (2) 6,768 shares relative to convertible notes to a related party expected to be issued (post conversion) beginning in February 2015; (3) 131,643 shares relative to convertible notes (post conversion) and (4) 944 shares related to warrants issued with the $37,500 convertible note. The preceding common equivalent was excluded from the diluted net loss per share as the effects would have been anti-dilutive.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company has adopted ASC 360-10, - "Property, Plant and Equipment" which requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used by the Company be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment, annually, or more often, if events and circumstances warrant such. At November 30, 2014 management considered that there were no such impairments.
Recoupable Costs and Producer Advances
Recoupable costs and producer advances represent amounts paid by the Company that will be expected to be subsequently recouped through the collection of fees associated with the Company's licensing of content represented by third parties. In connection with the film production segment's content operations which may be represented by others, the Company will enter into sales agency agreements whereby the Company will act as a sales agent for a producer's film ("Sales Agency Agreements"). These Sales Agency Agreements typically include provisions whereby certain costs that are incurred for promotion related activities will be paid by the Company on behalf of the producer (such as movie trailer and ad material costs). The Company may also pay the producer an advance for the related film prior to the distribution of such film. As the Company subsequently licenses the producer's film and license fees are collected, the recoupable costs and producer advances will be recovered by the Company through these license fee collections. License fees typically are not paid to the producer of the related film until such recoupable costs and producer advances have been fully recovered by the Company.
Producers’ Fees
Producer fees will be recognized upon receipt of the fees and delivery of the related services. If upon receipt of the fees all services have not been provided, the fees will be deferred and recognized as the services are performed.
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Royalties
Royalty and profit participation will be recognized when the amounts are known and the receipt of the royalties is reasonably assured. Accordingly, recognition generally occurs upon receipt (usually quarterly or semi-annually).
Distribution Revenues
Distribution revenues will be recognized when earned and appropriately reported by third (3rd) party distribution companies and recorded gross along with any distribution expenses charged by the Distributor and upon receipt of such revenues.
Producer Development, Production Service Fees and Film Distribution Fees
As these services are provided, these fees will be invoiced to the third party financiers and producers and recognized when the amount has been determined and receipt is reasonably assured.
Stock Options
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 718 “Compensation-Stock Compensation,” the Company accounts for employee and non-employee director stock issuances and stock options under the fair value method which requires the use of an option pricing model for estimating fair value. Accordingly, share-based compensation is measured at grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award. The Company uses the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation costs over the requisite service period of the award.
Accounting for Non-Employee Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation expense for its non-employee stock-based compensation under ASC 505 - “Equity”. The fair value of the option issued or committed to be issued is used to measure the transaction, as this is more reliable than the fair value of the services received. The fair value is measured at the value of the Company's common stock on the date that the commitment for performance by the counterparty has been reached or the counterparty's performance is complete. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to stock-based compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital.
Income Taxes
The Company makes certain estimates and judgments in determining its income tax provision expense. These estimates and judgments are used in the determination of tax credits, benefits and deductions, and the calculation of certain tax assets and liabilities which are a result of differences in the timing of the recognition of revenue and expense for tax and financial statement purposes. The Company also uses estimates and judgments in determining interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions. Significant changes to these estimates could result in a material change to the Company's tax provision in subsequent periods.
The Company is required to evaluate the likelihood that it will be able to recover its deferred tax assets. If the Company's evaluation determines that the recovery is unlikely, it would be required to increase the provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets equal to the amount that is not expected to be recoverable. The Company currently estimates that its deferred tax assets will not be recoverable. If these estimates were to change and the Company's assessment indicated it would be able to recover the deferred tax assets, the Company would be required to change its estimate in the period in which the change occurred.
The calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of tax regulations. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 740 “Income Taxes”. ASC 740 contains a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax position liabilities. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second
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step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. This process is based on various factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts and circumstances, changes in tax law, settlement of issues under audit, and new audit activity. Changes to these factors and the Company's estimates regarding these factors could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.
Risks and Uncertainties
The Company has a limited operating history and has generated only limited revenues from our planned principal operations.
The Company's business and operations are sensitive to general business and economic conditions in the U.S. and worldwide. These conditions include short-term and long-term interest rates, inflation, fluctuations in debt and equity capital markets and the general condition of the U.S. and world economy. A host of factors beyond the Company's control could cause fluctuations in these conditions. Adverse developments in these general business and economic conditions, including recession, downturn or otherwise, and could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and the results of its operations.
The Company currently has limited capabilities in sales, marketing, and distribution due to lack of working and human capital. In addition, the Company will compete with many companies that currently have extensive and well-funded marketing and sales operations as well as extensive human capital. Ourcompany may be unable to compete successfully against these companies.
The Company's industry is characterized by rapid changes in technology and customer demands. As a result, theCompany's services and/or expertise may become obsolete and/or unmarketable. The Company's future success will depend on its ability to adapt to technological advances, anticipate customer demands,andenhance our currentservices. Further, the Company'sservices must remain competitive with those of other companies with substantially greater resources.
Changes in Presentation
During the Company’s second and third fiscal quarter during the year ended November 30, 2014, the Company disclosed gain on extinguishment of convertible note of $665,983. Such amount was the amount of promissory notes that were modified and required extinguishment accounting. Such amounts should have, and are now included in excess fair value of derivative liabilities in the statement of operations. There is no effect on net loss during any of the periods presented during the interim periods within the 2014 fiscal year, nor does it change the earnings per share in any period presented during the 2014 fiscal year.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-10, Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements, Including an Amendment to Variable Interest Entities Guidance in Topic 810, Consolidation. The amendments in this update remove the definition of a development stage entity from the Master Glossary of the Accounting Standards Codification, thereby removing the financial reporting distinction between development stage entities and other reporting entities from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, the amendments eliminate the requirements for development stage entities to (1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of income, cash flows, and shareholder equity, (2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity, (3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and (4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage that in prior years it had been in the development stage. These amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, however the Company chose to adopt these pronouncements early during the quarter ended May 31, 2014.
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The FASB issues ASUs to amend the authoritative literature in ASC. There have been a number of ASUs to date that amend the original text of ASC. Those issued to date either (i) provide supplemental guidance, (ii) are technical corrections, (iii) are not applicable to the Company or (iv) are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has limited available capital, has limited revenues from intended operations, suffered losses since inception and used cash in operations. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. We are seeking debt or equity capital to meet our obligations and business needs for the immediate future. The Company is also trying to develop revenue streams that will support operations. There is no assurance that future capital raising plans will be successful in obtaining sufficient funds to assure the eventual profitability of the Company. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from these uncertainties.
NOTE 4 – ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities by major classification are as follows:
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| November 30, 2014 | November 30, 2013 |
Accrued interest | $ 125,395 | $ 182,305 |
Accrued consulting fees | 91,000 | 91,000 |
Accrued payroll taxes on CEO’s compensation | 170,461 | 134,461 |
Accrued auto allowances due CEO | 40,706 | 36,000 |
Total accrued liabilities | $ 427,562 | $ 443,766 |
Accrued interest represents interest on both short and long-term debt. Accrued consulting fees are for scriptwriters and a film consultant as well as regulatory and financial consultants.
Based on the CEO’s employment agreement, the Company accrues $30,000 per month for gross wages; however, the CEO receives payments only as capital becomes available. The CEO’s paid compensation is required to be reported on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-2; however, the Company has made no such reporting. Payroll taxes are accrued for the CEO’s salary to properly reflect the amount of expense related to his compensation which includes the contemplation of penalties and interest. In the event the IRS audits the Company, it will likely be liable for certain taxes, penalties and interest. See Note 6 for details of the CEO’s employment agreement. During the year ended November 30, 2014, the Company converted approximately $371,000 in accrued salary into 185,714,250 shares of common stock.
The Company entered into an employment agreement as of February 3, 2012 with our former Chief Financial Officer which provided for a base salary of $90,000 per year, payable monthly, on a month-to-month basis, prior to his termination in 2013. The Company pays these wages only as capital becomes available. No wages have been paid to date.
Accrued payroll is as follows:
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| November 30, 2014 | November 30, 2013 |
Accrued and unpaid compensation due CEO | $ 521,404 | $ 624,732 |
Accrued and unpaid compensation due CFO | 118,125 | 118,125 |
Total accrued payroll | $ 639,529 | $ 742,857 |
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NOTE 5 – BORROWINGS
Short-Term Debt
On November 30, 2012, the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer made an interest free demand advance of $30,000 to provide working capital, which remains outstanding at November 30, 2014. The Note was recorded at its estimated fair value of $27,778 at the acquisition date, and imputed interest was being accreted to non-cash interest expense to the maturity date, using an 8% interest rate. No demand for payment has been made and the note remains unpaid.
On July 13, 2010, March 22, 2012 and October 25, 2012, the Company borrowed $60,000, $50,000 and $10,000, respectively, from a shareholder for use as operating capital. On September 12, 2012, the Company, the shareholder and an external party entered into an Assignment Agreement whereby the external party agreed to assume $30,000 of the $60,000 July 13, 2010 debt in exchange for a 8% convertible note maturing October 24, 2013 (see Short-term Convertible Debt with Ratchet Provisions noted below). The due date on the remaining balance of $30,000 of the $60,000 advance was extended to December 31, 2013 and bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum; the due date of the $50,000 advance was March 7, 2013 and it bears interest at the rates of 15% per annum through March 7, 2013 and 18% per annum interest thereafter if the repayment date is extended; and the $10,000 advance is payable on demand at an interest rate of 15% per annum.
During the year ended November 30, 2014, the Company incurred and accrued $13,703 in interest expense, respectively, related to this short-term debt. As of November 30, 2014, the Company has accrued a total of $53,600 of interest expense related to these notes.
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(B) | Film Finance Agreements |
On May 11, 2012, the Company entered into an agreement with Coral Ridge Capital Partners, LLC (“CRCP”) under which CRCP agreed to provide up to $300,000 in equity financing towards the production of the motion picture entitled “End of the Gun” (the "Picture"). The initial $100,000 under this agreement was paid to the Company on June 12, 2012. While it was the Company’s intent to commence filming of the Picture by September 1, 2012, certain casting and other delays postponed the commencement date, to a date yet to be determined. In the event that the motion picture is abandoned, we are required to repay CRCP all funds paid to us, plus interest of 12% per annum. We are in active discussions for production of the movie and hope to commence production during the Summer, 2015.. On January 25, 2013, we received a written notice of termination of agreement from CRCP and we are currently negotiating a mutual settlement. Accordingly, we have included the $100,000 advance within short-term debt until the matter has been resolved and we have accrued interest payable of $29,523 through November 30, 2014. Through November 30, 2014, we have incurred cumulative expenses, both directly and indirectly, in excess of the initial funding in connection with the Picture, which have been recorded previously within operating expenses.
In October, 2014, the Company entered into a film finance agreement under which a lender loaned the Company $505,000 for co-production of the film “Daughter of God”. The promissory note was in the original principal amount of $505,000, including a $5,000 legal fee to the lender’s legal counsel, and is due July 30, 2015 with interest at 8 percent per year due at maturity. The Note is convertible after 180 days at the lender’s election into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to 50 percent of the average of the three lowest trading prices for the stock during the 30 day trading period prior to any conversion, with a limit of 4.99% of the total outstanding shares of common stock held by the lender at the time of any conversion. In addition, the lender was granted a warrant to purchase up to 1,262,500,000 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.0003 per share for a period of five years, subject to appropriate adjustment for certain capital changes. As of November 30, 2014, the remaining principal balance and interest is $511,752.
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With the funds from the above note, the Company invested in the film “Daughter of God” which is included as a cost investment within other assets in the accompanying balance sheet. For this investment we are to receive our money back, plus a 20% fee, prior to any profits, if any, being distributed. We will receive 6.65% of the profits thereafter from the film and the funding source, operating as Remark Pictures; will receive 6.65 percent of the profits.
Short-term Convertible Debt with Ratchet Provisions
(A) Short-term Convertible Debt
On March 1, 2012, May 9, 2012, July 9, 2012, September 14, 2012 and September 28, 2012 the Company borrowed $10,000, $32,500, $30,000, $22,500 and $10,000 (for a total of $105,000), from external parties for use as operating capital. See below for additional advances made by this party during the year ended November 30, 2014 and 2013. The parties entered into convertible notes payable agreements, which make the Company liable for repayment of the principal and 8% annual interest by the various agreements’ expiration dates which range between October 6, 2012 and June 28, 2013. If a default is called by the lender (which occurred as noted below) after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. A majority of these notes have been converted and, as of November 30, 2014, approximately $506 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
On March 18, 2013 the Company received a notice of default from one of the lenders holding a then total of $130,700 of short-term convertible debt. Based upon the foregoing, the Company is now in default under the Notes. Demand was made for the immediate payment of $196,050, representing 150% of the then remaining outstanding principal balance together with default interest of 22% as provided for in the notes as of November 30, 2014. All principal and interest on these notes have been converted or forgiven by the lender as of November 30, 2014.
During December 2012, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note to raise $40,000 to pay legal services owed. The Note matured on September 21, 2013, and any unpaid principal or interest at that date accrues interest at the default rate of 22% annually. The note may be converted into common stock, at 41% discount off the average of the lowest three (3) trading prices for the Company’s common stock within the ten (10) days preceding the conversion, at any time after 180 days from the issuance date until the maturity date, or, if later, until paid. A portion of the notes has been converted and, as of November 30, 2014, approximately $42,193 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
On January 14, 2013, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note to raise $55,000 in operating capital. The Note matured on October 17, 2013, and any unpaid principal or interest at that date accrued interest at the default rate of 22% annually. The note may be converted into common stock, at 50% of market price, at any time after 180 days from the issuance date until the maturity date, or, if later, until paid. If a default is called by the lender (which occurred as noted above) after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, this note was fully converted through the issuance of common stock.
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On June 12, 2013, the Company issued 8% convertible promissory notes to raise $21,500 in operating capital. This Note matured on March 14, 2014. The note may be converted into common stock, at 45% of the average of the three (3) lowest per share market values during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time after 180 days from the issuance date until the maturity date, or, if later, until paid. . If a default is called by the lender (which occurred as noted above) after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, this note was fully converted through the issuance of common stock.
On October 14, 2013, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $20,500 to pay payables that were owed. The note has a maturity date of July 14, 2014. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of forty-five percent (45%) of the average of the lowest trading price per share market values during the thirty (30) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time after 180 days from the issuance date until the maturity date. If a default is called by the lender (which occurred as noted above) after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, this note was fully converted through the issuance of common stock.
On February 24, 2014, the Company issued a 10% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000. The note has a maturity date of February 24, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of the lesser of $0.001 or fifty percent (50%) of the lowest trading day price during the twenty (20) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. If a default is called by the lender (which occurred as noted above) after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 20% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. During the year ended
November 30, 2014, the note was partially converted through the issuance of shares of common stock leaving a remaining principal and interest outstanding of $19,261 as of November 30, 2014.
On February 24, 2014, the holder of the $200,000 note agreed to sell up to $100,000 in principal of the convertible note to an unrelated third party, with $50,000 of principal to be acquired at that time, and an additional $50,000 in principal to be acquired on or before August 14, 2014. The Company agreed to restate that portion of the original note party in a new convertible note due February 25, 2015 with interest due at maturity at 10 percent, and convertible at the election of the holder into common stock at the lower of $0.01 or fifty percent of the lowest trading price of the stock for the previous 20 consecutive trading days. The same third party also invested an additional $25,000 in a new promissory note, on the same terms and both transactions closed in March 2014. Due to the change in the terms of the replacement note, for accounting purposes only, the partial purchase of the note has been treated as the payment of that portion of the old note and the issuance of a new note for the new principal amount. The second installment purchase of an additional $50,000 in principal of the original note was not exercised. During the year ended November 30, 2014, the note was partially converted through the issuance of shares of common stock leaving a remaining principal balance of $46,703 as of November 30, 2014.
On March 1, 2014, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000 to pay payables that were owed. The note has a maturity date of March 31, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of sixty percent (60%) of the average of the lowest closing price per share during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $32,079 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
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On March 24, 2014, the Company issued a 10% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $26,500. The note has a maturity date of March 24, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of fifty percent (50%) of the average of the lowest closing bid during the fifteen (15) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. If a default is called by the lender after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $28,337 in principal and interest remain.
On March 24, 2014, a second unrelated party agreed with the original note holder of the $200,000 note to purchase up to $100,000 in note principal and $5,000 in accrued interest and also agreed to invest an additional $26,500 in the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the third party agreed to purchase the $105,000 in principal and accrued interest in three installments, with $42,000 due at signing, $31,500 due 45 days thereafter, and a final $31,500 due 45 days after the second installment payment. The Company agreed to restate the portion of the original note acquired by the third party and to issue a new convertible note in the amounts of $42,000, due March 24, 2015, with interest due at maturity at 10 percent, and convertible at the election of the holder into common stock at fifty percent of the lowest closing bid price of the stock for the previous 15 consecutive trading days. Due to the substantial change in the terms of the replacement note, for accounting purposes only, the partial purchase of the note has been treated as an extinguishment of that portion of the old note and the issuance of a new note for the new principal amount. The actual closing and funding of the initial transaction occurred on May 4, 2014. The second and third installments were not made. The note was partially converted into shares of common stock leaving a remaining principal balance of 33,148 as of November 30, 2014.
On May 16, 2014, the Company issued a 10% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000. The note has a maturity date of August 16, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of fifty percent (50%) of the average of the lowest closing bid during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. If a default is called by the lender after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $52,726 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
On June 1, 2014, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000 to pay payables that were owed. The note has a maturity date of June 30, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of sixty percent (60%) of the average of the lowest closing price per share during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $31,323 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
On August 11, 2014, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $103,500. The note has a maturity date of August 13, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of fifty percent (50%) of the average of the lowest three (3) trading prices during the thirty (30) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. If a default is called by the lender after failure to repay principal or interest when due, among other default provisions including untimely filings with the SEC, a default interest rate of 22% per annum is triggered and retrospectively applied from the notes’ inception date on the unpaid amount, as well the principal balance is increased by 50% of the face amount of the note deemed in default. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $106,477 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
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On September 1, 2014, the Company issued an 8% convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000 to pay payables that were owed. The note has a maturity date of September 30, 2015. The note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of sixty percent (60%) of the average of the lowest closing price per share during the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding a conversion date at any time from the issuance date until the maturity date. As of November 30, 2014, approximately $30,748 in principal and interest remain outstanding.
The Company discounts the notes by the fair market value of the derivative liability upon inception of each note. These discounts are accreted back to the face value of the notes over the note term using the effective interest method.
Former Related Party
At November 30, 2013, the Company had convertible notes totaling $453,061 due to a former affiliate and significant stockholder of the Company. The notes were convertible into common shares, based on $40 to $80 share price, most of which were at the higher price. The convertible notes bore interest at 6% per annum and were due May 31, 2015. As of November 30, 2013, the Company had accrued $109,304 of interest expense related to these notes. In May 2014, these notes were sold to an unrelated party and restated in a single note dated May 16, 2014 in the amount of $573,982, due May 16, 2015 with interest at 10 percent due at maturity, and convertible into common stock at 50 percent of the lowest closing bid price for the stock for any of the ten prior trading days. During the year ended November 30, 2014, the note was partially converted through the issuance of shares of common stock leaving a remaining principal balance of $492,928 as of November 30, 2014.
(B) Determination of Derivative Liability
The Company calculated the derivative liability using the Black-Scholes pricing model for each note upon inception and recorded the fair market value of the derivative liability as a discount to the note. When a derivative liability associated with a convertible note is in excess of the face value of the convertible note, the excess of fair value of derivative is charged to the statement of operations.
The derivative liabilities associated with these convertible notes were revalued during the period as principal was converted, using the Black-Scholes Model with the below range of inputs. Upon conversion of all or a portion of the convertible notes, the derivative liability associated with the principal converted is valued immediately before conversion using the Black-Scholes model. The change in fair value of the derivative liability associated with the principal converted is recorded as a gain/loss on fair value of derivative liability in the accompanying statement of operation, with the remaining value of that portion of the derivative liability written off with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital.
The Company calculated the derivative liability using the Black-Scholes pricing model for each note upon inception and recorded the fair market value of the derivative liability as a discount to the note. When a derivative liability associated with a convertible note is in excess of the face value of the convertible note, the excess of fair value of derivative is charged to the statement of operations.
As of November 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company has outstanding principal amounts on convertible debt of $1,374,508 and $296,780, respectively. At the inception of these notes, they were fully discounted due to the associated derivative liabilities. Aggregate remaining discounts on convertible notes to be accreted over the life of each respective note on an effective interest method are $859,483 and $26,151 as of November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended November 30, 2014, interest expense from accretion of the discount, including converted notes, was $641,449.
During the year ended November 30, 2014, lenders of convertible notes converted $356,061 of principal and interest thereon through the issuance of 1,663,535,877 shares.
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Aggregate derivative liabilities associated with remaining convertible notes were $4,263,200 as of November 30, 2014 and $324,020 as of November 30, 2013. Based on this revaluation at year end and the revaluation of derivative liabilities measured during the period immediately before extinguishment of associated convertible notes, the Company recognized a net gain in fair value of derivative liability of $189,909 and $66,982 during the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
During the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, the range of inputs used to calculate derivative liabilities noted above were as follows:
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| | November 30, 2014 | | | November 30, 2013 | |
Annual dividend rate | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Conversion price |
| $0.00009 - $0.0074 |
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| $0.0089-$0.18 |
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Expected life (years) | | .01 – 1.1 years | | | .01 - 1 years | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | .01% - .10 | % | | | .03% - .13 | % |
Expected volatility | | | 431.3% - 537 | % | | | 331.50% - 479.40 | % |
Long-term Convertible Debt
On March 31, 2011, the Company borrowed $200,000 from an external party for use as operating capital. The parties entered into a long-term convertible note agreement, which makes the Company liable for repayment of the
principal and 2% annual interest by the agreement’s expiration date of December 28, 2014. Beginning September 27, 2011, the note is convertible into shares of our common stock at a fixed conversion price of $16 per share. As a result, the Company will be liable to issue up to 12,500 shares common stock upon conversion. Based on a $22 closing price on the day of note agreement, we recorded a discount of $75,000 as a result of the beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). As such, the Company discounted the note by the value of the BCF upon inception of the note. During the year ended November 30, 2014, interest expense from accretion of the discount was $14,890, leaving a remaining discount of $2,899. The discount being amortized approximates the effective interest method over the term of the note. As discussed above, $92,000 of this note was purchased by two unrelated third parties, leaving a remaining principal balance of $108,000 as of November 30, 2014.
NOTE 6 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Office Leases
Office lease expense for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013 was $5,128 and $2,927, respectively.
Employment Agreement
On December 17, 2009, the Company entered into an employment agreement with our CEO which provides for a base salary of $360,000 per year, payable semi-monthly for a period of five years, expiring December 17, 2014. Among other things, the employment agreement calls for periodic increases in the base salary and bonuses based upon performance. The agreement also allows for the Company, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, to provide for medical insurance and a contribution to a retirement benefit plan. Our CEO was also awarded options to purchase common stock. See Note 8. In fiscal 2014, a total of $371,429 in accrued salary was converted into185,714,250 shares of common stock. A total of $639,529 in accrued salary is reflected on the Company’s financial statements under this agreement as of November 30, 2014.
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Stand-Ready Obligation
During the production of the filmCarjacked,the production company Carjacked Entertainment, LLC and Carjacked Investments, LLC (collectively “Carjacked LLC’s”) obtained financing from Wet Rose Productions, LLC (“Wet Rose”) in the amount of $850,000. Grodfilm Corp, owned by the Company's CEO, is the managing member of the LLCs and acts on behalf of 9207-8856 Quebec Inc., a Quebec company and owner of the copyright to the motion picture "Carjacked".
On October 5, 2010, the Company entered into an indirect guarantee of the indebtedness in which the Company guaranteed any shortfalls in repayment of the $850,000 of debt related to the investment provided by Wet Rose up to an amount not to exceed $250,000. The financing from Wet Rose becomes due and payable at a date which was 30 months after first release of the filmCarjacked.The film was released on November 22, 2011 and accordingly management evaluated the guarantee liability under ASC 460-10 – “Guarantees” and ASC 450-20 – “Loss Contingencies” by reviewing the projected ability of theCarjackedfilm to repay the obligation under contract to determine if there was a probable chance of a default, and if so, provide a reasonable estimate for losses. Management believed that past performance and then current projections indicated that full repayment by the Company to Wet Rose was probable. Accordingly, management recorded a provision for loss of $200,000 related to the stand-ready obligation during the year ended November 30, 2012, together with the $50,000 “guarantor fee” previously recorded as a stand-ready obligation, a total of $250,000 is reflected as a stand-ready obligation as of November 30, 2014. Results to date confirm Management’s original estimates.
Film Costs and Movie Rights Option Contract
On November 1, 2010, the Company entered in to an “option/purchase” agreement with Richard Taylor (the “Writer”) in which the Company would be granted the exclusive right and option (“Option”) to acquire all motion picture, television and allied and ancillary rights to the Writer’s screenplay – “Bad Monday”. The initial term of this option agreement was for one year; however, the Company subsequently obtained an extension through October 31,
2013. As consideration, the Company paid the Writer $2,000 which is included in Film Costs. It is the intention of the Company to produce the motion picture and has renewed the option for which the Writer will be paid a purchase price of $150,000 when production commences. Additionally, the Writer would be entitled to 5% of the net proceeds of the picture, and an additional 2.5% of net proceeds if the Writer received shared writing credit on the picture.
NOTE 7 - STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Capital Stock
The Company has two classes of stock:
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● | Series A Preferred stock, $0.00001; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000 issued and outstanding; and, |
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● | Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 10,000,000,000 shares authorized; 1,879,895,992 and 18,145,865 shares issued and outstanding as of November 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. |
During fiscal 2014, the Company increased common shares authorized from 2,000,000,000 to 10,000,000,000 shares.
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Stock Incentive Plans
2011 Stock Incentive Plan
On February 16, 2011, our board of directors adopted the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The purpose of our 2011 Stock Incentive Plan is to advance the best interests of the Company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the Company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares available for the grant of either stock options or compensation stock under the plan is 23,000 shares, subject to adjustment. As of November 30, 2014, the Company had no shares remaining to be issued under the plan.
2012 Stock Incentive Plan
On March 13, 2012, our Board of Directors adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive. PlanThe purpose of our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan is to advance the best interests of the Company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the Company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares available for the grant of either common stock or stock options under the plan is 56,000 shares, subject to adjustment. As of November 30, 2014, all shares had been granted under the plan.
Our Board of Directors administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable and proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our board of directors arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final.
The Board of Directors, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to, and directors of the Company, and such other persons as the board of directors or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options and hold the common stock issued. Stock options may also be granted by our board of directors or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the Company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the Company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
Our Board of Directors may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our Board of Directors may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2
On August 21, 2012, our Board of Directors adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2. The purpose of our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2 is to advance the best interests of the Company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the Company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us.
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Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares available for the grant of either common stock or stock options under the plan is 132,800 shares, subject to adjustment. As of November 30, 2013, 17,000 shares have been granted under the plan. No additional grants were made in the year ended November 30, 2014.
Our Board of Directors administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable and proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our board of directors arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final and conclusive.
The Board of Directors, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to, and directors of the Company, and such other persons as the board of directors or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options and hold the common stock issued. Stock options may also be granted by our board of directors or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the Company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the Company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the Company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
Our Board of Directors may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our Board of Directors may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
Common Stock
During the year ended November 30, 2014, a total of 1,879,895,992 shares of common stock were issued, including 1,663,535,877 shares issued on conversion of approximately $356,000 in principal and interest on convertible notes, 185,714,250 shares issued on $371,429 on conversion of accrued salary, and 12,500,000 shares for services.
The shares issued for conversion of accrued salary of our CEO and the shares issued for services, 7,500,000 of which were to our CEO, were valued based on the fair market value on the date of issuance.
Series A Preferred Shares
On April 5, 2011, our Board approved the issuance of 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to our CEO, Dan Grodnik, in consideration of $10,000 of accrued compensation due Mr. Grodnik. The Series A Preferred Stock is not convertible. Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock do not have any preferential dividend or liquidation rights. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock are not redeemable. Pursuant to the certificate of designation establishing the Series A Preferred Stock, on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of the common stock, including, without limitation, the election of directors, a holder of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes on such matters equal to the product of (a) the number of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder, (b) the number of issued and outstanding shares of our common stock, as of the record date for the vote, or, if no such record date is established, as of the date such vote is taken or any written consent of stockholders is solicited, and (c) 0.0002.
The issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock effectively transferred voting control of the Company to Mr. Grodnik.
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NOTE 8 – EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS
In addition to his annual salary, the President and CEO’s Employment Agreement grants employee stock options to
purchase common stock in an amount equal to 20,000 shares at an exercise price of $70 per share. The options shall vest equally over a five-year period (4,000 shares per year), commencing on December 17, 2009. Each series of options shall survive for 24 months following vesting, and may be exercised all or in part, and each series of options shall include a “cashless feature.”
The weighted average options outstanding as of November 30, 2014 and 2013 equaled the options issued to the CEO above, 20,000, there were no other options issued, exercised or forfeited during the years then ended. The weighted average exercise price was $70 for both the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013. The weighted average remaining contractual life of the options for the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately one (1) and two (2) years, respectively. There is no intrinsic value for options outstanding as all exercise prices are above the year end closing Company stock price. As of November 30, 2014, 11,382 options are fully vested and exercisable. Remaining unrecognized expense of approximately $10,000 will be recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES
We have identified our U.S. Federal tax returns as our “major” tax jurisdiction, and our corporate offices are located in California. The United States Federal return years 2009 through 2013 are still subject to tax examination by the United States Internal Revenue Service; however, we do not currently have any ongoing tax examinations. The Company is subject to examination by various State agencies for the years ended 2007 through 2013 and currently does not have any ongoing tax examinations. The Company has had losses to date, and therefore has paid no income taxes. The Company has not filed tax returns for the fiscal year 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Deferred income taxes arise from temporary timing differences in the recognition of income and expenses for financial reporting and tax purposes. The Company elected to capitalize all start-up costs for income tax reporting purposes under Section 195 and 248 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's deferred tax assets consist entirely of start-up costs. Effective August 5, 2009 (Inception), prior net operating loss carry forwards are no longer available to the Company, due to the Company’s abandonment of the related handbag manufacturing business.
Aggregate start-up costs capitalized through November 30, 2014, is approximately $4.7 million; the deferred tax asset is approximately $2.0 million. The amount of benefits the Company may receive from the start-up costs for income tax purposes is further dependent, in part, upon the tax laws in effect, the future earnings of the Company, and other future events, the effects of which cannot be determined. Accordingly, management recorded a valuation allowance for 100% of the deferred tax assets of approximately $2.0 million, an increase from the prior year of $0.4 million. In fiscal 2013, management increased the valuation allowance approximately $0.3 million.
The difference between the federal rate of approximately 34% and the actual rate is due to non-deductible stock and accrued compensation, changes in derivative liabilities aggregating approximately $0.4 million and the valuation allowance described above.
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to November 30, 2014, the Company issued 3,031,093,097 shares of common stock to a holder of short-term convertible debt for the conversions of principal.
As a result of the post-November 30, 2014 issuances, there were 4,910,989,089 common shares issued and outstanding at March 12, 2015.
On January 21, 2015, the Company increased its authorized common shares from 10,000,000,000 to 14,999,990,000.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by SEC Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15, our Chief Executive and Principal Accounting Officers carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing evaluation, we have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective as of November 30, 2014 and that they do not allow for 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 SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures 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 accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive and Principal Accounting Officers as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the company in accordance with as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the (i) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (ii) reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (iii) compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our internal controls framework is based on the criteria set forth in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the small business issuer’s internal control over financial reporting is as of the November 30, 2014. We believe that internal control over financial reporting is not effective. The matters involving internal controls and procedures that the Company’s management considered to be material weaknesses under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board were:
(1) lack of a functioning audit committee and lack of a majority of outside directors on the Company’s board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures;
(2) inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives;
(3) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements; and
(4) ineffective controls over period end financial disclosure and reporting processes.
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The aforementioned material weaknesses were identified by the Company’s Chief Financial Officer in connection with the review of our financial statements as of November 30, 2013 and communicated the matters to our management. Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth in items (2), (3) and (4) above did not affect the Company’s financial results. However, management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and lack of a majority of outside directors on the Company’s board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures can affect the Company’s results and its financial statements for the future years.
We are committed to improving our financial organization. As part of this commitment, we will create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives and will increase our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function when funds are available to the Company: i) Appointing one or more outside directors to our board of directors who shall be appointed to the audit committee of the Company resulting in a fully functioning audit committee who will undertake the oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures; and ii) Preparing and implementing sufficient written policies and checklists which will set forth procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.
Management believes that the appointment of one or more outside directors, who shall be appointed to a fully functioning audit committee, will remedy the lack of a functioning audit committee and a lack of a majority of outside directors on the Company’s Board. In addition, management believes that preparing and implementing sufficient written policies and checklists will remedy the following material weaknesses (i) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of US GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements; and (ii) ineffective controls over period end financial close and reporting processes. Further, management believes that the hiring of additional personnel who have the technical expertise and knowledge will result proper segregation of duties and provide more checks and balances within the department. Additional personnel will also provide the cross training needed to support the Company if personnel turn over issues within the department occur. This coupled with the appointment of additional outside directors will greatly decrease any control and procedure issues the company may encounter in the future.
Changes in Internal Control: There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the Company’s last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls: The Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures or its system of internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed or operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system of internal control are met. The design of the Company’s control system reflects the fact that there are resource constraints, and that the benefits of such control system must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control failures and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the intentional acts of individuals, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is also based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that the design of any particular control will always succeed in achieving its objective under all potential future conditions.
This annual report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Set forth below is certain information concerning our directors and executive officers as of the date of this report:
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Name | | Age | | Position |
Daniel Grodnik | | 62 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman |
Set forth below is a brief description of the background and business experience of our executive officers and directors for the past five years.
Daniel Grodnikis a director and our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Grodnik has worked in the movie industry for almost thirty years. He has served as the Chairman and CEO of the National Lampoon, a publicly traded entertainment company. Mr. Grodnik has produced dozens of movies over the course of his career including “Bobby,” which had an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, Helen Hunt, Lawrence Fishburne, Elijah Wood, Lindsay Lohan, William H. Macy, Nick Cannon, and Heather Graham and for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture; Powder, Blind Fury and “1969” starring Robert Downey and Kiefer Sutherland and scores of other theatrical and television movies with stars such as Ashley Judd, Tim Allen, Richard Dreyfuss, Christian Slater, Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Winona Ryder, etc. Mr. Grodnik is a member of the Producer’s Guild of America and for the past 20 years has been an oral panelist at his Alma-Mater USC to grade the Masters’ Thesis in producing.
Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board
Information about our Board and its Committees
We do not have either an audit committee, compensation committee, or a nominating committee. It is the view of the board of directors that it is appropriate to not have any of these committees since they are not required to maintain a listing on the OTC Markets, since it only has one director who would serve on any such committees in any event, and due to the additional and unnecessary costs associated with administering the committees.
We do not have any defined policy or procedure requirements for stockholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. Our board of directors believes that, given the early stages of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. We do not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to our board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. Our board of directors assesses all candidates, whether submitted by management or stockholders, and makes recommendations for election or appointment.
A stockholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request to our Company addressed to our Chief Executive Officer. We intend to hold annual meetings of stockholders during the summer season, at which meetings our directors will be up for re-election. We currently do not have a policy regarding the attendance of board members at the annual meeting of stockholders.
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Family Relationships
There are no family relationships between or among any of the current directors, executive officers or persons nominated or charged by the Company to become directors or executive officers.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors or executive officers has, during the past ten years:
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Director Independence
Our board of directors has determined that currently none of it members qualify as “independent” as the term is used in Item 407 of Regulation S-B as promulgated by the SEC and in the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. - Marketplace Rule 4200. The chairman of the board is also an officer of the Company. The Company plans to appoint an outside director as chairman in the future.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors, executive officers, and stockholders holding more than 10% of our outstanding common stock, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in beneficial ownership of our common stock. Executive officers, directors and greater-than-10% stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file.
To our knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to us for the period ended November 30, 2014, no Section 16(a) reports required to be filed by our executive officers, directors, and greater-than-10% stockholders were filed on a timely basis.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to the principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. We will provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of our code of ethics. Requests may be directed to our principal executive offices.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following summary compensation table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to the named executive officer during the years ended November 30, 2014, and 2013 in all capacities for the accounts of our executive, including the Chief Executive Officer and former Chief Financial Officer:
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested
A total of 4,000 shares under Daniel Grodnik’s option to purchase 20,000 shares vested in the year ended November 30, 2014. No stock options were exercised by any named executive officer in the year ended November 30, 2014.
Employment Agreements
We have an employment agreement with Daniel Grodnik, our Chief Executive Officer. A description of the material terms of Mr. Grodnik’s agreement is set forth below.
Daniel Grodnik Employment Agreement
The agreement is for an initial term of five years and provides for an annual base salary during the term of the agreement of $360,000, which amount shall automatically be increased by 10% when and if the Company’s revenues exceed $1,000,000. Mr. Grodnik may also receive bonuses at the discretion of the board of directors and will receive a bonus equal to 2% of gross theatrical box office sales for any of our theatrically released motion pictures.
In addition to his annual salary, the agreement grants employee stock options to purchase common stock in an amount equal to 20,000 shares at an exercise price of $70.00 per share. The options vest equally (pro-rata per day) over a five-year period (until fully vested on December 17, 2014. Each series of options shall survive for 24 months following vesting, and may be exercised all or in part and include a “cashless feature.”
The agreement also contains the following material provisions: (i) reimbursement for all reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with his employment; (ii) four (4) weeks paid vacation leave, including payment of actual vacations not to exceed $15,000; (iii) medical, dental and life insurance benefits; (iv) an $800 per month automobile allowance; (v) a severance payment of $5,000,000 in the event that Mr. Grodnik’s duties and responsibilities are significantly changed or in the event of a “Change in Control” (as defined in the agreement).
Potential Payments upon Termination
Under the terms of Mr. Grodnik’s employment agreement, he is entitled to a severance payment of $5,000,000 in the event that Mr. Grodnik’s duties and responsibilities are significantly changed or in the event of a “Change in Control” (as defined in the agreement).
The following table sets forth quantitative information with respect to potential payments to be made to Mr. Grodnik upon termination in the circumstances described above. The potential payments are based on the terms of the Employment Agreement discussed above. For a more detailed description of the Employment Agreement, see the “Employment Agreements” section above.
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Compensation of Directors
No compensation was paid to any director (other than compensation set forth under Executive Compensation) for services rendered during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2014.
All directors receive reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in attending Board of Directors meetings and for promoting our business.
From time to time we may engage certain members of the Board of Directors to perform services on our behalf. In such cases, we compensate the members for their services at rates no more favorable than could be obtained from unaffiliated parties. We did not engage any members of the Board of Directors to perform services on our behalf the year ended November 30, 2014.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of November 30, 2014 by the following persons:
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Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. The number of shares and the percentage beneficially owned by each individual listed above include shares that are subject to options held by that individual that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days from November 30, 2014, and the number of shares and the percentage beneficially owned by all officers and directors as a group includes shares subject to options held by all officers and directors as a group that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days from November 30, 2014.
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Daniel Grodnik | | | 195,729,250 | (5) | | | 10.4 | % | | | 10 |
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(1) | Unless otherwise noted, the address is 2920 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 208, Burbank, CA 91505. |
(2) | Based on 1,879,895,992 common shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2014. |
(3) | Based on 10 Series A preferred shares issued and outstanding at November 30, 2014. |
(4) | Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share, for a total of 716,596 votes. Holders of our Series A preferred stock are entitled to the number of votes on such matters equal to the product of (a) the number of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder, (b) the number of issued and outstanding shares of Mass Hysteria’s common stock, on a fully-diluted basis, as of the record date for the vote, or, if no such record date is established, as of the date such vote is taken or any written consent of stockholders is solicited, and (c) 0.0002. |
(5) | Includes 1,000 shares related to presently exercisable warrants and 69,948 shares issuable under presently exercisable promissory notes. |
(5) | Includes 2,512,000 shares under presently exercisable options. |
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans.
The following provides information concerning compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance as of November 30, 2014:
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Plan Category | | | | Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights | | | Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) | |
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Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | | (2)(3) | | | -- | | | | N/A | | | | 188,738 | |
Total | | | | | | -- | | | | N/A | | | | 211,715 | |
(1) 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. On February 16, 2011, our board of directors adopted the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The purpose of our 2011 Stock Incentive Plan is to advance the best interests of the company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares available for the grant of either stock options or compensation stock under the plan is 22,997 shares, subject to adjustment.
Our board of directors administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable an proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our board of directors arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final and conclusive.
The board of directors, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to, and directors of the company, and such other persons as the board of directors or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options prior to full vesting therein and hold the common stock issued upon exercise of the option as common stock. Stock options may also be granted by our board of directors or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
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Our board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our board of directors may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
(2) 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. On March 13, 2012, our board of directors adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The purpose of our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan is to advance the best interests of the company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares remaining available for the grant of either stock options or compensation stock under the plan is 55,938 shares, subject to adjustment.
Our board of directors administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable an proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our board of directors arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final and conclusive.
The board of directors, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to, and directors of the company, and such other persons as the board of directors or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options prior to full vesting therein and hold the common stock issued upon exercise of the option as common stock. Stock options may also be granted by our board of directors or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
Our board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our board of directors may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
(3) 2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2.On August 21, 2012, our board of directors adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2. The purpose of our 2012 Stock Incentive Plan #2 is to advance the best interests of the company by providing those persons who have a substantial responsibility for our management and growth with additional incentive and by increasing their proprietary interest in the success of the company, thereby encouraging them to maintain their relationships with us. Further, the availability and offering of stock options and common stock under the plan supports and increases our ability to attract and retain individuals of exceptional talent upon whom, in large measure, the sustained progress, growth and profitability which we depend. The total number of shares available for the grant of either stock options or compensation stock under the plan is 132,800 shares, subject to adjustment.
Our board of directors administers our plan and has full power to grant stock options and common stock, construe and interpret the plan, establish rules and regulations and perform all other acts, including the delegation of administrative responsibilities, it believes reasonable an proper. Any decision made, or action taken, by our board of directors arising out of or in connection with the interpretation and administration of the plan is final and conclusive.
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The board of directors, in its absolute discretion, may award common stock to employees of, consultants to,
and directors of the company, and such other persons as the board of directors or compensation committee may select, and permit holders of common stock options to exercise such options prior to full vesting therein and hold the common stock issued upon exercise of the option as common stock. Stock options may also be granted by our board of directors or compensation committee to non-employee directors of the company or other persons who are performing or who have been engaged to perform services of special importance to the management, operation or development of the company.
In the event that our outstanding common stock is changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or other securities of the company by reason of merger, consolidation, other reorganization, recapitalization, combination of shares, stock split-up or stock dividend, prompt, proportionate, equitable, lawful and adequate adjustment shall be made of the aggregate number and kind of shares subject to stock options which may be granted under the plan.
Our board of directors may at any time, and from time to time, suspend or terminate the plan in whole or in part or amend it from time to time in such respects as our board of directors may deem appropriate and in our best interest.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
On October 5, 2010, we entered into that Guarantee Agreement with Carjacked Entertainment LLC (“CE”) and Carjacked Entertainment Investments, LLC (“CEI”, together with CE, the “Producers”), pursuant to which we guaranteed repayment of up to $250,000 to Wet Rose Productions, LLC for funds invested by Wet Rose for the film “Carjacked.” In exchange for the guarantee, the Producers agreed to pay us $50,000. Our sole officer and director is managing member of CE.
Effective November 1, 2010, Grodfilm Corp. assigned that certain Memorandum of Agreement with Carjacked Entertainment, LLC related to producer fees on the film entitled “Carjacked” to us. Our President and Chief Executive Officer is the principal officer and controlling stockholder of Grodfilm Corp. In addition, our President and Chief Executive Officer is the managing member of Carjacked Entertainment, LLC. Neither our president and CEO nor CE owns the rights to the film “Carjacked.”
Our President and Chief Executive Officer currently has other interests in other companies in the film industry. He is currently sole officer and sole stockholder of Grodfilm Corp., a company involved in producing motion pictures. Until such time as we are better capitalized, our President and Chief Executive Office will devote the majority of his time to our company but may not devote his entire time to us. He will devote so much of his time as is, in his judgment necessary to conduct such business in the best interest of our company. Any agreements entered into between us and any affiliates shall be on terms and conditions no less favorable to us than can be obtained by independent third parties.
On April 5, 2011, we issued 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to our President in satisfaction of $10,000 of accrued but unpaid salary.
On February 28, 2012, our former Chief Financial Officer provided an interest free advance to us in the amount of $30,000.
We did not grant any plan based awards to executive officers in the year ended November 30, 2014. In February 2014, Mr. Grodnik was awarded 7,500,000 shares at $0.004 per share.
On August 8, 2014 the Company issued 185,714,250 shares of its common stock for the conversion of $371,429 in accrued salary.
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Director Independence
For our description of director independence, see “Director Independence” under the section entitled “Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Persons and Corporate Governance; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act” above.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Appointment of Auditors
dbbmckennon audited our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013.
Audit Fees
dbbmckennon billed us $32,000 and $36,000 in fees for our 2014 and 2013 annual audit and review of our quarterly financial statements, respectively.
Audit-Related Fees
For the Company’s fiscal years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, we were not billed for audit-related fees.
Tax Fees
For the Company’s fiscal years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, we were not billed for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
All Other Fees
The Company did not incur any other fees related to services rendered by our principal accountant for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
We have implemented pre-approval policies and procedures related to the provision of audit and non-audit services. Under these procedures, our board of directors pre-approves all services to be provided by dbbmckennon and the estimated fees related to these services.
All audit, audit related, and tax services were pre-approved by our board of directors, which concluded that the provision of such services dbbmckennon was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions. Our pre-approval policies and procedures provide for the board of directors’ pre-approval of specifically described audit, audit-related, and tax services on an annual basis, but individual engagements anticipated to exceed pre-established thresholds must be separately approved. The policies and procedures also require specific approval by our board of directors if total fees for audit-related and tax services would exceed total fees for audit services in any fiscal year. The policies and procedures authorize the audit committee to delegate to one or more of its members pre-approval authority with respect to permitted services.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) We have filed the following documents as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
1. Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets
Statements of Operations
Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit
Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements
2. Financial Statement Schedules: None
3. Exhibits: See the Exhibit index below
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31.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
32.1 | | Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 17, 2015
