The Company evaluates the recoverability of long-lived assets and the related estimated remaining lives at each balance sheet date. ERE records an impairment or change in useful life whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable or the useful life has changed. For the three months ended October 31, 2008, and 2007, no events or circumstances occurred for which an evaluation of the recoverability of long-lived assets was required.
Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to the common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed similar to basic loss per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. There were no dilutive financial instruments issued or outstanding for the three months ended October 31, 2008, and 2007.
The Company defers as other assets the direct incremental costs of raising capital until such time as the offering is completed. At the time of the completion of the offering, the costs are charged against the capital raised. Should the offering be terminated, deferred offering costs are charged to operations during the period in which the offering is terminated. As of July 31, 2008, ERE reclassified deferred offering costs of $13,500 to additional paid-in capital.
The Company maintains a valuation allowance with respect to deferred tax assets. ERE establishes a valuation allowance based upon the potential likelihood of realizing the deferred tax asset and taking into consideration the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the current period. Future realization of the deferred tax benefit depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income within the carryforward period under the Federal tax laws.
ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
Changes in circumstances, such as the Company generating taxable income, could cause a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset. Any change in the valuation allowance will be included in income in the year of the change in estimate.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company estimates the fair value of financial instruments using the available market information and valuation methods. Considerable judgment is required in estimating fair value. Accordingly, the estimates of fair value may not be indicative of the amounts ERE could realize in a current market exchange. As of October 31, 2008, and July 31, 2008, the carrying value of financial instruments approximated fair value due to the short-term nature and maturity of these instruments.
Concentration of Risk
As of October 31, 2008, and July 31, 2008, the Company maintained its cash account at one commercial bank. The balance in the account was subject to FDIC coverage.
Estimates
The financial statements are prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of October 31, 2008, and July 31, 2008, and revenues and expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2008, and 2007, and cumulative from inception. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.
(2) Development Stage Activities and Going Concern
The Company is currently in the development stage and has engaged in limited operations. Initial operations have included capital formation, organization, target market identification, marketing plans, and software development. The business plan of ERE is to specialize in providing sales tool solutions for the real estate industry by developing and selling an online Content Management System (“CMS”) that enables real estate agents to easily build a website to showcase their listings.
During the period from May 29, 2007, through October 31, 2008, the Company was incorporated and issued 1,600,000 shares of common stock to its Director and president for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, ERE commenced a capital formation activity to effect a Registration Statement on Form SB-2 with the SEC, and raised capital of $42,000 from a self-underwritten offering of 840,000 shares of newly issued common stock in the public markets. The Registration Statement on Form SB-2 was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2007, and declared effective on November 21, 2007. On January 24, 2008, ERE completed an offering of
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ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
its registered common stock as explained in Note 3. The Company also intends to conduct additional capital formation activities through the issuance of its common stock and to further conduct its operations.
While management of the Company believes that it will be successful in its planned operating activities, there can be no assurance that ERE will be successful in the development or sale of its planned CMS product, or related services that will generate sufficient revenues to sustain the operations of the Company.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. The Company has incurred an operating loss since inception and its cash resources are insufficient to meet its planned business objectives. These and other factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.
(3) Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock. All shares of common stock have equal voting rights, are non-assessable, and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50 percent of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all of the Directors of the Company.
On July 16, 2007, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Imperial for cash proceeds of $20,000. On July 17, 2007, Mr. Imperial was elected to the Board of Directors, and became the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Company.
In addition, in 2007, ERE commenced a capital formation activity to effect a Registration Statement on Form SB-2 with the SEC, and raise capital of up to $60,000 from a self-underwritten offering of 1,200,000 shares of newly issued common stock at a price of $0.05 per share in the public markets. The Registration Statement on Form SB-2 was filed with the SEC on November 9, 2007, and declared effective on November 21, 2007. On January 24, 2008, the Company completed and closed the offering by selling 840,000 shares, of the 1,200,000 registered shares, of its common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, at an offering price of $0.05 per share for proceeds of $42,000.
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ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
(4) Income Taxes
The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the three months ended October 31, 2008, and 2007, was as follows (assuming a 15% effective income tax rate):
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The Company had net operating loss carryforwards for income tax reporting purposes of $48,198 and $45,400 as of October 31, 2008, and July 31, 2008, respectively that may be offset against future taxable income. The net operating loss carryforwards begin to expire in the year 2028. Current tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs or a change in the nature of the business. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited.
No tax benefit has been reported in the financial statements for the realization of loss carryforwards, as the Company believes there is high probability that the carryforwards will not be utilized in the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the loss carryforwards are offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
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ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
(5) Related Party Transactions
As described in Note 3, on July 16, 2007, the Company issued 1,600,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Imperial for cash proceeds of $20,000. On July 17, 2007, Mr. Imperial was elected to the Board of Directors, and became the president, secretary, and treasurer of the Company.
On September 26, 2007, intellectual property rights were received from the Director and president of ERE for $0 value. The Company received intellectual property rights relating to the development of an online CMS software product for the real estate industry.
(6) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 160 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Specifically, this statement requires the recognition of a noncontrolling interest (minority interest) as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent’s equity. The amount of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement. SFAS No. 160 clarifies that changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation are equity transactions if the parent retains its controlling financial interest. In addition, this statement requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. Such gain or loss will be measured using the fair value of the noncontrolling equity investment on the deconsolidation date. SFAS No. 160 also includes expanded disclosure requirements regarding the interests of the parent and its noncontrolling interest.
SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The management of ERE does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on its financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161,“Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement 133” (“SFAS No. 161”). SFAS No. 161 enhances required disclosures regarding derivatives and hedging activities, including enhanced disclosures regarding how: (a) an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB No. 133,“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”; and (c) derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Specifically, SFAS No. 161 requires:
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ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
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SFAS No. 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. Earlier application is encouraged. The management of ERE does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on its financial statements.
On May 9, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS No. 162”). SFAS No. 162 is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for nongovernmental entities.
Prior to the issuance of SFAS No. 162, GAAP hierarchy was defined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Statement on Auditing Standards (“SAS No. 69”), “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accept Accounting Principles.” SAS No. 69 has been criticized because it is directed to the auditor rather than the entity. SFAS No. 162 addresses these issues by establishing that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed to entities because it is the entity (not the auditor) that is responsible for selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with GAAP.
The sources of accounting principles that are generally accepted are categorized in descending order as follows:
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ERE MANAGEMENT, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OCTOBER 31, 2008
(Unaudited)
SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendment to its authoritative literature. It is only effective for nongovernmental entities; therefore, the GAAP hierarchy will remain in SAS No. 69 for state and local governmental entities and federal governmental entities. The management of ERE does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have a material impact on its financial statements.
On May 26, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts” (“SFAS No. 163”). SFAS No. 163 clarifies how FASB Statement No. 60, “Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises” (“SFAS No. 60”), applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises, including the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claim liabilities. It also requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts.
The accounting and disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 163 are intended to improve the comparability and quality of information provided to users of financial statements by creating consistency. Diversity exists in practice in accounting for financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises under SFAS No. 60, “Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises.” That diversity results in inconsistencies in the recognition and measurement of claim liabilities because of differing views about when a loss has been incurred under FASB Statement No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies” (“SFAS No. 5”). SFAS No. 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also requires disclosure about (a) the risk-management activities used by an insurance enterprise to evaluate credit deterioration in its insured financial obligations and (b) the insurance enterprise’s surveillance or watch list.
SFAS No. 163 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and all interim periods within those fiscal years, except for disclosures about the insurance enterprise’s risk-management activities. Disclosures about the insurance enterprise’s risk-management activities are effective the first period beginning after issuance of SFAS No. 163. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted. The management of ERE does not expect the adoption of this pronouncement to have material impact on its financial statements.
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ITEM 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks described in this report, our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 and other filings we make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.
This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim financial statements and notes thereto included in this Report and the audited financials in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended July 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We are a development stage company with limited operations and no revenues from our business activities. Our registered independent auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that our registered independent auditors believe there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next 12 months. We do not anticipate that we will generate significant revenues until we have implemented our marketing plan to generate customers. Accordingly, we must raise cash from sources other than our operations in order to implement our marketing plan.
In our management’s opinion, there is a need for software that allows real estate agents with no technical knowledge to build websites and post their listings and to maintain and update the websites with new product listings easily and quickly. We are focused on developing such CMS software products and offering them to independent and non-independent real estate agents.
As of January 24, 2008, we completed the sale of 840,000 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the SB-2 Registration Statement that went effective on November 21, 2007, and we generated $42,000 in gross proceeds. We believe that this capital formation activity will allow us to continue our product development, market our software product, and remain in business until the end of the 2008 fiscal year. If we are unable to generate revenues after the 12 months for any reason, or if we are unable to make a reasonable profit after 12 months, we may have to suspend or cease operations. At the present time, we have not made any arrangements to raise additional cash. We may seek to obtain additional funds through a second public offering, private placement of securities, or loans. Other than as described in this paragraph, we have no other financing plans at this time.
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Plan of Operation
Our specific goal is to develop our software product and to execute our marketing plan. Initially, we plan to commence marketing of our software product via direct distribution channels. We have started to devise our marketing strategy which we plan to begin to implement in the next fiscal quarter.
We will also distribute our software products through our website and third-party websites that sell complementary software programs. Third-party websites will be compensated via a commission for their sales.
Results of Operations
Revenues
We had no revenues for the period from May 29, 2007 (date of inception), through October 31, 2008.
Expenses
Our expenses for the three-month period ended October 31, 2008 were $2,798, and for the period from May 29, 2007 (date of inception), through October 31, 2008, were $48,198. These expenses were comprised primarily of general and administrative, and legal and accounting expenses, as well as banking fees.
Net Income (Loss)
Our net loss for the three-month period ended October 31, 2008 was $2,798. During the period from May 29, 2007 (date of inception), through October 31, 2008, we incurred a net loss of $48,198. This loss consisted primarily of incorporation costs and administrative expenses.
Purchase or Sale of Equipment
We do not expect to purchase or sell any plant or significant equipment. We expect to purchase some office equipment up to a maximum of $1,200.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our balance sheet as of October 31, 2008 reflects assets of $11,069 in the form of cash and cash equivalents and website development costs. Since inception, we have sold 2,440,000 shares of common stock with gross proceeds of $62,000. However, cash resources provided from our capital formation activities have, from inception, been insufficient to provide the working capital necessary to operate our Company.
We anticipate generating losses in the near term, and therefore, may be unable to continue operations in the future. If we require additional capital, we would have to issue debt or equity or enter into a strategic arrangement with a third party. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available to us. We currently have no agreements, arrangements, or understandings with any person to obtain funds through bank loans, lines of credit, or any other sources.
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Going Concern Consideration
In their report on our financial statements as of July 31, 2007, our registered independent auditors included a paragraph regarding our ability as a Company to continue as a going concern. We have also included a note to the accompanying unaudited financial statements as of October 31, 2008, that describes the circumstances that pertain to this matter.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM 3.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures:
Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management. Our disclosure controls and procedures include components of our internal control over financial reporting. Management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting is expressed at the level of reasonable assurance that the control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting:
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We may be involved from time to time in ordinary litigation, negotiation, and settlement matters that will not have a material effect on our operations or finances. We are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation against us or our officers and Directors in their capacity as such that could have a material impact on our operations or finances.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | |
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation (included as Exhibit 3.1 to the Form SB-2 filed November 9, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
3.2 Bylaws (included as Exhibit 3.2 to the Form SB-2 filed November 9, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Officers 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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SIGNATURE
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: December 15, 2008 | By: | /s/ Joselito Christopher G. Imperial |
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In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, this report was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates stated:
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Date: December 15, 2008 | By: | /s/ Joselito Christopher G. Imperial |
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