UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number: 333-148516
TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 20-8235863 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
5699 Kanan Road, #251, Agoura Hills, CA | 91301 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number: (310) 335-5460
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class registered: None | Name of each exchange on which registered: None |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark if no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based upon the average bid and asked price of such common equity as of December 31, 2008, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board, was approximately $1,300,000. Shares of common stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the outstanding common stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
As of September 11, 2009 (the latest practicable date), the registrant had outstanding 7,595,505 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I | ||
Item 1. | Business | 4 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 14 |
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 14 |
Item 2. | Properties | 15 |
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 15 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 15 |
PART II | ||
Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 15 |
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data | 16 |
Item 7. | Management's Discussion of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 16 |
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 19 |
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | F-1 |
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 20 |
Item 9A(T). | Controls and Procedures | 20 |
Item 9B. | Other Information | 21 |
PART III | ||
Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 21 |
Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 23 |
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 26 |
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence | 27 |
Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 27 |
PART IV | ||
Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules | 28 |
SIGNATURES | 29 |
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report on Form 10-K and other reports filed by Tedom Capital, Inc. (sometimes referred to as “Tedom Capital,” the “Company,” “us,” “we” or “our”) from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively the “Filings”) contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company's management, as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company's management. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan” or the negative of those terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company's management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors relating to the Company's industry, operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by the Company. Should one or more of those risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Corporate Background.
Tedom Capital, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware on December 26, 2006. On January 15, 2007, we commenced operation of our business. Eric Grunfeld established the initial concept for our business and was our sole officer and director until January 15, 2007, at which time Jason Weilert was appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Business of Tedom Capital.
Our business primarily focuses on mortgage-backed loans to customers/clients of building contractors and home improvement companies (“Contractors”). Through our contacts and connections with Contractors, we have loaned capital to the Contractor’s customer/client (“Borrower”) after the Contractor has been engaged and has received approval for work to be performed on the client’s home. Our typical clients will be those that need home improvements, but cannot afford to pay the full amount of the home improvement work and wish to borrow funds to pay for such improvements. Such loans may be unsecured or secured by their residential property. From inception, we have made three home improvement loans in the aggregate principal amount of $24,991.
Business.
Property improvement loans are home or building loans used to finance improvements on a person’s house or property. These loans are used to maintain or increase the value of the person’s home. This can include repairs, a new, kitchen, a new bathroom or an extension or general property improvements. Landscape improvements and swimming pools can also in many cases be considered home improvement. Generally, all actions that can be considered to increase the value of the property in such a way that it increases the expected sales value of the home or the property are considered home improvements.
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Our typical loan for the improvement work will vary between $5,000 to $35,000—with most of the loans expected to be in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. The interest rate and term of the loan depends on the credit score and how much equity the borrower has in their house or building. Our loans will typically be for terms of 3 to 7 years. Our loans are typically unsecured. Due to the risks associated with unsecured loans, the interest rates on our loans will generally range between 7.0% to 12.5% which is usually higher than the then current LIBOR rate applicable to first mortgages. Our current practice is to disburse the entire loan proceeds to the Contractor after all work has been completed and accepted by the homeowner.
Lending Process.
During our limited operating history, we have primarily been involved as a lender in making home improvement loans on residential property located in California.
We identify potential clients either through the efforts of our contacts developed by our officers and directors or through solicitations received from third parties. Once sufficient funds become available, we intend to conduct advertising focused on the home improvement industry and local contractors involved in the home/building improvement business. We also hope to enter into strategic alliances with selected contractors in order to offer a client a “one-stop-shop” for all their home improvement needs whereas the contractors would provide the permitting, construction of home improvement projects and we would provide the financing of home improvement projects.
A client and contractor will typically begin the process by negotiating and preparing an estimate for work to be performed on the client’s home. If the client needs to borrow money to pay for the work, the contractor will refer the client to us. Once a potential borrower is referred to us for financing, we conduct due diligence with respect to the prospective borrower and the proposed collateral and, in the case of making a mortgage loan, will negotiate the terms of the loan. As part of this process, we verify whether our lending standards and policies have been satisfied. Although we generally limit the negotiation of our home improvement loans to the amount, term and interest rate of loan, we may negotiate other terms and conditions on a case-by-case basis. Once the terms of the loan are finalized, we formally approve the loan and prepare the necessary documentation through our main offices. In terms of the funding of each mortgage loan, once the title company designated by us has received all of the relevant documentation, and substantially all of the home improvement project has been completed we disburse the funds to the contractor.
Our standard loan underwriting procedure includes the following:
● | Review of Borrower Application. We have each potential borrower fill out an application providing their background information, job status, and information regarding the home that they plan to secure the loan with. We will then run a credit check on the potential borrower and review their home/office equity value. |
● | Review of Credit Report. We will obtain and review the borrower’s credit report as issued by one of the three major reporting services, Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion. |
● | Appraisal Report. We will pay to have the property appraised by an independent property appraiser. The appraisal must meet our loan-to-value criteria set forth below under “Investment Guidelines.” We may approve loans on an unsecured basis in which case no appraisal report would be required. |
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● | Title Report. We will obtain a title report from a local title company. |
● | Budget. The borrower must submit a budget to us representing the borrower’s best estimate of all required project costs, including construction, costs and permit costs. We will review the borrower’s proposed work plan and cost estimates to ensure the planned work meets all program and repair requirements. However, the borrower must provide us with a written cost estimate(s) and references from a duly licensed and bonded contractor(s) for each specialized repair or improvement. The cost estimate(s) must clearly state the nature and type of repair and the cost for completion of the work item. We will not typically review the nature of the work unless it seems unusual or atypical. The loan amount is disbursed from an escrow account in accordance with the funding needs accounted for in the budget. The borrower must obtain our consent for any supplement, modification or amendment to its budget. |
● | Contractors and Subcontractors. We reserve the right to reasonably approve all contractors and subcontractors. The borrower must give us a list of all contractors, and keep such list current when there are any changes. Each list must contain information regarding each contractor and subcontractor including the status, cost and other material aspects of the services provided or to be provided. We might review the contractor’s credentials, work experience and client references. |
Loan Terms.
As part of the terms of our home improvement loans, borrowers are required to make their monthly loan payments directly to us. In addition, borrowers submit to various conditions and features under our standard loan agreements. These conditions and features include, but are not limited to, the following:
● | Reserve Accounts. A portion of the loan amount is generally held in an interest reserve account for the benefit of the borrower. As interest on the loan accrues, interest owed to us is paid from this account until it is depleted, whereupon the borrower must pay the amounts owed out of their own funds. We also reserve the right to create other reserve accounts from undisbursed portions of the borrower’s loan to satisfy liens, pay for items that the borrower has budgeted for or pay for interest yet to accrue on the loan. |
● | Disbursements of Funds. Our obligation to disburse any portion of the loan amount to the contractor on behalf of the borrower is contingent upon, among other conditions, that: the borrower obtain required waivers and bonds from subcontractors; the borrower obtain proper documentation on services provided on behalf of the project; the borrower has received our approval of its budget; and the construction of the improvements conforms to the borrower’s plans and applicable law. |
● | Borrower’s Warranties. The borrower must make representations and warranties that, among other things: its taxes are paid; it is in compliance with the law, it received all necessary approvals and permits from the relevant governmental authorities; no material litigation, or threat of litigation, exists that would have an adverse effect on the property; it has good and marketable title to the property; and it has no undisclosed subsidiaries, divisions, joint ventures or partnerships. |
● | Construction Information. Upon demand, the borrower must give us copies of all necessary permits or governmental approvals and reports setting forth all accrued project costs, all project costs projected to complete the project, any variance between actual and projected project costs and the amount set forth in the borrower’s budget and all changes from the previous report. |
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● | Sale or Other Encumbrance. If the borrower sells, assigns, transfers, conveys, pledges, hypothecates, mortgages, encumbers with financing, or otherwise alienates, whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by operation of law, the property securing the loan, or any part thereof, without our prior consent, we reserve the right to declare the loan, including a prepayment fee, immediately due and payable. Any change in ownership, form of entity or ownership of the stock of the borrower (if an entity) is deemed a transfer. |
● | Insurance. The borrower is required to maintain the following lines of insurance prior to completion of improvements: builders “all risk” insurance; after completion of improvements, property “all risk” insurance; combined single limit general liability insurance and all other insurance required by law or as we may reasonably require from time to time. |
● | Reporting Requirements. The borrower must notify us of the following matters, as soon as the borrower learns of such matters: any litigation affecting or relating to the borrower, the contractor or any subcontractor, the improvement project or the property; any dispute between the borrower and any governmental agency; any threat or commencement of condemnation proceedings; any event of default; and any change in the executive management personnel of the borrower. In addition, the borrower must provide us with monthly status reports with respect to the project. |
● | Governing Law. Unless otherwise specified, California law governs the interpretation and enforcement of all loan documents. Further, the borrower may be required to agree that any actions must be brought in Los Angeles County, California. In addition, the borrower may be required to waive its right to a jury trial. |
After the funding of a loan, we are responsible for servicing and managing the loan. We may in the future delegate loan-servicing activities to a third party. In this regard, a loan servicing company would maintain all loan documents, make or manage construction loan disbursements, collect or manage loan payments, enforce or manage the enforcement of loans and engage in other loan administrative services.
All aspects of the selection, due diligence, document preparation, origination, servicing and managing of or for our home improvement loans are conducted by us or our affiliates through our main offices.
Investment Guidelines.
Our loans are not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency or private mortgage insurance company. Our loans are evaluated pursuant to the guidelines set forth below, which are designed to set standards for the quality of the real property security given for the loans. Our primary investment objective is to generate cash flow from our operations. However, we may revise our investment objectives and policies without the approval of stockholders although we would promptly notify stockholders of any such change.
● | Creditworthiness of Borrower. We will generally require that a borrower not have more than 10-25% of his/her monthly income allocated to loans secured by superior deeds of trust to ours nor have over all existing debt payments in excess of 25% of his/her monthly income. These guidelines are particularly important when making unsecured loans. |
● | Geographic Area of Lending Activity. We currently make loans secured by real property located primarily in Southern California. |
● | Loan-to-Value Ratios. We will endeavor to keep the majority of our loans below the loan-to-value percentages listed below, based on the value of the underlying property. The value of the underlying property is generally determined by an independent written appraisal, however, we, in our absolute discretion, may determine that an independent written appraisal is not necessary to establish the value of the underlying collateral, and therefore, may value the underlying property based on other factors. If the collateral is supported by a real property appraisal, we maintain such appraisal in our records for at least the term of the loan. The loan amount includes all loans, including ours, which are secured by a property. |
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Type Of Property/Loan | Loan-To-Value Ratio | ||
Residential property | 75% | ||
Commercial property | 75% |
When determining the value of the underlying real property and loan-to-value ratios for home improvement loans, we may assume that all of the improvements for which the loan is being sought are completed. In addition, we would not apply our loan-to-value ratios to purchase-money financing that we may offer to sell any real estate that we have acquired through foreclosure, or to refinance any existing loan that is in default at the time of maturity. In such cases, we are free to accept any reasonable financing terms that we deem to be, in our sole discretion, in our best interests.
We may, in our sole discretion, increase these loan-to-value ratios if the borrower obtains mortgage insurance, if a particular loan is supported by collateral and/or credit adequate to justify a higher loan-to-value ratio or if other facts and circumstances related to a particular loan, in our sole discretion, justify a higher loan-to-value ratio. In addition, market conditions may require us to accept higher loan-to-value ratios on certain loans.
● | Terms of Loans. Although our loans generally have a term of between three and seven years, we may make loans with a shorter maturity if we believe, in our sole discretion, that the loans represent a sound investment opportunity. Loans that we may purchase may have a shorter term remaining than three years when we purchase such loans. Our loans require that the borrower make equal monthly principal and interest payments during the loan term. |
● | Escrow Conditions. Our loans are funded through an escrow account handled by us. We typically do not disburse any of our funds out of escrow to fund the loan until: |
Ø | Satisfactory completion of all work to be performed by the contractor and/or subcontractors. |
Ø | Satisfactory fire and casualty insurance has been obtained for the property underlying the loan, naming us as loss payee and providing insurance in an amount equal to the principal amount of the loan. |
● | Absence of Mortgage Insurance. We typically do not require or arrange for mortgage insurance. Consequently we will not have insurance protection against loss if we foreclosed on a loan encumbering property with insufficient equity to repay all sums owed. |
● | Tedom Capital as Payee. Loan documents (notes, deeds of trust, etc.) and mortgage insurance policies generally name us as payee. Due to the fact that we fully fund our own loans, we anticipate that loans will be written in our name, with the exception of loans that we purchase from other lenders, which are originally written in the name of the original lender or investor. These loans will be assigned to us when they are purchased. |
● | No Loans to Officers, Directors or their Affiliates. We do not make loans to our officers, directors or to any of their affiliates. |
��� | Loan Diversification. As a result of the closing of our recent public offering we are in the process of diversifying our loans as follows: |
Ø | No loan made or purchased thereafter will exceed 15% of all of our loans outstanding at the time of the loan; and |
Ø | No more that 25% of our loans outstanding at any time will thereafter be made to a single borrower, together with any affiliates of such borrower. |
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As of June 30, 2009, our loan portfolio consisted of two unsecured loans in the aggregate original principal amount of $13,491. On May 5, 2008, we sold the Minimum Offering amount and are required to comply with these diversification guidelines. Due to our size, if any single borrower or loan is in default, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance and viability.
● | Reserve Fund. A contingency reserve fund may be retained for the purpose of covering our unexpected cash needs. The amount of any such reserve fund will be established by us, and the amount of the reserve fund is generally up to 5% of the offering proceeds. This reserve fund may be held in cash, bank accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, short-term bankers acceptances, publicly traded bond funds or other liquid assets. The yield from investments of reserve funds may not be as high as the yield that would result if such reserve funds were invested in loans. The principal purpose of the reserve fund will be for other unexpected cash flow needs. |
● | Leasehold Financing. We may also make, buy or participate in loans that are secured by first deeds of trust that encumber leasehold interests in residential and commercial developments located in the United States. In leasehold loans, the borrower does not own the land, but has the right to occupy and develop the land under a long-term ground lease with the owner of the land. The borrower’s leasehold interest in the land (i.e., the right to occupy and use the land under the terms of the ground lease), serves as security for our loan rather than a fee interest in the land. Loans secured by leasehold interests pose additional risks to the risks associated with loans secured by a fee interest in land. In this regard, we attempt to prevent the termination of the ground lease by securing from the owner of the real property copies of any default notice to the borrower and the right to cure any such default. |
Loan and Portfolio Summary.
As of June 30, 2009, our loan portfolio consisted of two unsecured loans in the remaining aggregate principal amount of $9,604. Our loans are intended to be used for home improvements and are generally categorized as either secured by a deed of trust or unsecured.
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The following table provides summary information as to our loan portfolio at June 30, 2009.
type of loan | number outstanding | aggregate balance outstanding | % of loan portfolio | range of interest rates | weighted average or interest rates | range of remaining term (years) | weighted average of remaining terms (years) | ||||||||||||||
Mortgage Loans | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | 2 | $9,604 | 100% | 10% - 10.7% | % | 10.6% | 3.9 – 4.9 | 4.8 | |||||||||||||
Total | 2 | $9,604 | 100.00% | 10% - 10.7% | % | 10.6% | 3.9 – 4.9 | 4.8 |
As of June 30, 2009, we have invested in loans to improve real property located in Southern California. As a result of this geographical concentration of our mortgage portfolio, a further downturn in the local real estate markets in California could have a material adverse effect on us. The following table lists the geographic location of the home improvement projects currently funded, number of loans, aggregate balance outstanding and percentage of loan portfolio represented in each state as of June 30, 2009.
state | number of loans | aggregate balance outstanding | % of loan portfolio | |||||||||
Northern California | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||||||
Southern California | 2 | $ | 9,604 | 100 | ||||||||
TOTAL | 2 | $ | 9,604 | 100% |
As of June 30, 2009, we had no loans that were non-performing. We characterize a loan as “non-performing” if the payment of principal or interest is 120 days past due and as “impaired” if we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan. When we have impaired or non-performing loans, we will evaluate the collectibility of such loans in light of the types and dollar amounts of loans in our loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, prevailing economic conditions and underlying collateral. We will then determine if the underlying values of assets securing the impaired or non-performing loans are sufficient to realize the carrying value. If such loans are sufficiently secured, we will not make an allowance for loan losses with respect to such loans. If such loan collateral is deemed to be deficient we will establish an allowance for loan losses.
Loan Repayment.
We establish a loan repayment schedule based upon equal monthly payments of principal and interest such that the loan is fully repaid by the expiration date. We do not plan to make loans which provide for lower monthly payments but leave a “balloon payment” at the end of the loan term. Consequently, we expect each loan to be fully repaid from the monthly cash flow of the borrower rather than repayment from the sale, lease or refinance of the real property that secures such loan or from other sources.
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Credit Evaluations.
We consider the income level and general creditworthiness of a borrower to determine that borrower’s ability to repay the relevant loan, however with secured loans, such considerations are in conjunction with our determination that the value of the property, which may be on an “as improved” basis with respect to home improvement loans, is sufficient to satisfy the loan-to-value ratios described above or other loan-to-value ratios that we deem appropriate for any particular loan. Therefore, we may make loans to borrowers who (i) may have experienced a default under their other obligations or (ii) do not have sources of income that would be sufficient to qualify for loans from other lenders such as banks or savings and loan associations.
We do not require loan guarantees by third parties.
Sale of Loans.
We have and will be funding our home improvement loans. We do not expect to engage in real estate operations in the ordinary course of business, except as may be required when we foreclose on a property securing one of our mortgage loans. We do not presently intend to invest in mortgage loans primarily for the purpose of reselling such loans in the ordinary course of business. However, we may, in the future, occasionally sell mortgage loans if we determine it to be advantageous for us to do so, based upon then current interest rates, the length of time that we have held the loan and our overall investment objectives.
Enforcement of Security Interests.
If one of our loans goes into default, the range of responses that we may take with respect to the default vary depending on the nature of the default and the circumstances existing at the time of the default. These responses may include, without limitation, granting additional cure periods to the borrower, requiring the borrower to contribute additional funds to the project, refraining from fully funding the home improvement project, replacing the contractor with an independent construction manager to supervise the completion of the project, foreclosing non-judicially under the mortgage or deed-of-trust (if a secured loan) or taking such other loan enforcement actions as are typically undertaken by commercial lenders in the state that governs the enforcement action, negotiating and accepting a deed in lieu of foreclosure, and/or commencing legal action against the borrower under the loan if we determine that such actions are prudent under the circumstances. We also may forgive debt or modify the economic terms of the loan (e.g., altering the rate of interest, extending the maturity date or altering the payment obligations) if we believe such actions are advisable under the circumstances.
In addition, the manner in which we enforce our rights under a mortgage or deed of trust (if a secured loan) depends on the laws of the state in which the property is situated. Depending on local laws, we may be able to enforce our mortgage or deed of trust by judicial foreclosure or by non-judicial foreclosure through the exercise of a power of sale. Local laws also dictate, among other things, the amount of time and costs associated with a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale, whether we would be entitled to recover a judgment or deficiency judgment for the resulting shortfall if the proceeds from the sale of the property are not sufficient to pay the debt, either concurrently with or following a judicial or non-judicial sale, whether there are limits as to the amount of any deficiency judgment and whether the borrower would have a right to redeem the property following a judicial or non-judicial sale. If a borrower defaults under one of our loans, before commencing enforcement actions, we will evaluate the applicable laws, and consider the enforcement practices typically undertaken by commercial lenders in the state in which the property is located.
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Other matters, such as litigation instituted by a defaulting borrower or the operation of the federal bankruptcy laws, may either delay enforcement of the lien on a property securing a defaulted loan or, in certain circumstances, reduce the amount realized from the sale of a foreclosed property.
Industry Overview.
Home improvement loans include any construction that can be considered to enhance the existing property and hence increase the value of the property. Approximately $19 billion of loans were made in 2006 to fund home improvements that were secured by a deed-of-trust on the property being improved (See Mortgage Disclosure Act). It is estimated that thousands of companies, banks, credit unions and other lenders make loans for home improvements.
Home improvement loans are usually paid out in payments in proportion to the work that is being carried out and the contractor may be paid directly from the lender. In other cases the borrower may receive the money or the loan only upon approving the payments to the contractor.
There are several different loan and financing types available:
● | First mortgage loans |
● | Second mortgage loans |
● | Refinancing solutions |
● | Unsecured loans (personal loans) |
● | Government grants |
First mortgage loans.
Typically home improvement loans are added to a person’s first mortgage by the person’s current lender. Most commonly the loan is extended for the remaining period of the original mortgage or a person owns their home free and clear and therefore can obtain a first mortgage for home improvement.
Second mortgage loans.
If a person is not able to or may not wish to renegotiate their first mortgage they can typically obtain a second mortgage on their residential property. These borrowers typically have substantial equity in their home that they can use to collateralize a second or third mortgage on the property. These mortgages are subordinated to the first mortgage which must be fully repaid before any proceeds from the sale of the property will be available to pay the second or third mortgages.
Home mortgage refinancing.
A person may be able to refinance their current mortgage in order to provide cash for home improvements.
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Unsecured loan.
A personal loan for home improvement doesn’t require a person to have equity in their home or borrow against the value of their home. It is an unsecured loan based solely on the borrower’s credit worthiness.
Home improvement grants.
There are Government grant programs available offering financial help to low income families to repair current homes. One example is US Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), which promotes expanding home ownership opportunities and neighborhood revitalization and has programs to rehabilitate properties in partnership with state housing agencies and non-profit organizations.
We will be primarily involved in making mortgage loans secured by a 2nd or 3rd trust deed and unsecured personal loans to be used for home improvement purposes.
Competition.
The mortgage lending business is highly competitive. We compete with other persons, entities, institutional lenders, banks, credit unions and others engaged in the mortgage lending business. Our primary competitors are conventional lenders, such as commercial banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, insurance companies, mortgage brokers, pension funds and other financial institutions, and non-conventional lenders, who offer secured loans on an expedited and often more flexible terms than conventional lenders. In addition, in periods of flat or declining home values, homeowners may be unwilling or unable to secure home equity financing for home improvements or for any other purpose. As a result, fewer homeowners may be in the market for home equity loans. Most of our competitors have greater resources and experience and may have other advantages over us in conducting their business and providing services to potential borrowers. There can be no assurance that we will find suitable investment opportunities in the future.
Regulations.
We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to all businesses and to the mortgage lending industry. We are licensed as a California Mortgage Broker by the California Department of Real Estate. Generally, our management and investment practices are not supervised or regulated by any federal or state authority, except that certain aspects of our operations are subject to supervision or regulation by the California Department of Real Estate, the California Department of Corporations and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In addition we may be subject to state and local regulation and licensing as a result of our lending activities in certain states.
Since our core business is regulated, the laws, rules and regulations applicable to us are subject to regular modifications and change. We cannot assure investors that federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations will not be amended or adopted in the future that could make compliance much more difficult or expensive.
Leveraging the portfolio.
We may leverage our loan portfolio by obtaining a revolving credit facility from a third party lender. The credit facility would be used primarily, but not exclusively, to fund new loan opportunities that arise during the time our then-existing loans are being repaid. The credit facility could also be used for other purposes. We would not be required to draw on the credit facility in order to fund monthly distributions or investor withdrawals, although we could do so in our sole discretion. As of the date of this report, we have not entered into a binding loan agreement with any third party lender and there is no assurance that we will ever obtain a revolving credit facility or that such a credit facility, if obtained would be in place during the entire life of Tedom Capital. If we are unable to obtain a revolving credit facility or are unable to maintain a revolving credit facility for the entire life of Tedom Capital, then we would not be able to avail ourselves of the advantages of, nor subject ourselves to the risks associated with, leveraging the loan portfolio, either during the life of Tedom Capital or during those periods that we do not have access to a revolving credit facility.
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By using a credit facility, we could make new loans as loan opportunities arise, rather than waiting for existing loans to pay off or new investor funds become available, in order to make such new loans. By leveraging our loan portfolio, we might also be able to increase our yield. This increased yield will result if the interest earned by us on our leveraged loan exceeds the interest that must be paid by us on the funds borrowed from a third party lender. This spread between the interest earned on a leveraged loan and the interest paid on the borrowed funds used to make the loan would accrue to us.
The credit facility would be intended to be repaid primarily from loan payments on our then-existing loans, although it might also be repaid from new investor funds.
Environmental Issues.
Under current federal and state law, the owner and operator of real property contaminated with toxic or hazardous substances is, in most situations, liable for all costs associated with any remedial action necessary to bring the property into compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. This liability may arise regardless of who caused the contamination or when it was caused. In addition, this liability may, under certain circumstances, extend to a lender that has, pre-foreclosure, undertaken certain roles in managing the property or the activities of the borrower such that the lender could be characterized as an “owner” or “operator” under applicable environmental laws, or extend to a lender post-foreclosure.
The properties that secure our loans may contain, or may become contaminated with, toxic or hazardous substances. While we make reasonable investigations into whether the properties contain toxic or hazardous substances prior to making or purchasing a loan that is secured by such real property, these investigations will not guarantee that the real property is free of toxic or hazardous substances, nor can we ensure that the real property does not become contaminated with toxic or hazardous substances subsequent to the closing of the loan.
If any property that secures one of our loans is found to be contaminated, it could adversely impair the value of the property. For example, the value of the property would be impaired due to the decreased desirability of the property, slower absorption of the property into the market, declining sales prices, lower rental rates or decreased occupancy rates. In addition, the ability of the borrower to repay the loan would be affected in the event that the borrower would have to pay for the cost to remove or clean up the contamination or in the event that the borrower would be liable to purchasers or tenants of the property or owners or occupants of adjoining property for property damage, bodily injury, lost profits or other consequential damages. If the borrower fails to remove or clean up contaminated property it is possible that federal, state and local environmental agencies could perform the removal or cleanup, then impose liens upon, and subsequently foreclose on, the property to pay for the costs of such removal or cleanup. Furthermore, even if we do not foreclose on a contaminated property, the mere existence of hazardous substances on such real property security may depress the market value of such real property security such that the loan is no longer adequately secured.
Employees.
We currently have 2 full-time employees and 1 part-time employee. We expect to add a full-time marketing/analyst position in the near future with additional employees added as needed.
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 1B. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. |
None.
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ITEM 2. | PROPERTIES. |
Our corporate offices are currently located at 5699 Kanan Road, #251, Agoura Hills, California 91301. Our mailing address is 15332 Antioch Street, Suite 448, Pacific Palisades, California 90272. Prior to August 1, 2009, our corporate officers were located at 1311 Sartori Avenue, Suite 11, Torrance, California 90501. That space was being provided on a rent-free basis from our President, Mr. Eric Grunfeld, and had a fair market value of $200 per month. Mr. Grunfeld had waived reimbursement of the rental expense and as such, the amount was added to additional paid-in capital. We believe our current space is adequate and plans to move to expanded office space are contingent upon expanding our business and hiring additional employees.
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. |
As of the date hereof, we are not a party to any material legal proceedings, and we are not aware of any such claims being contemplated against us.
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
PART II
ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. |
Market for Our Common Stock.
Prior to September 4, 2008, there was no public market for our common stock. On September 4, 2008, the Company's common stock commenced quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “TDOM.” The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low bid prices for the common stock as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009:
Fiscal Year 2009: | High* | Low* | ||||||||
First Quarter (commencing September 4, 2008) | $ | 4.25 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||
Second Quarter | $ | 4.25 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||
Third Quarter | $ | 4.25 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | $ | 4.25 | $ | 0.35 |
* These quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
Shareholders.
As of June 30, 2009, we had 7,595,505 shares of common stock issued and outstanding held by 62 shareholders of record.
Dividend Policy.
We have not declared any cash dividends on our common stock since our inception and do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain any future earnings for use in our business. Any decisions as to future payments of dividends will depend on our earnings and financial position and such other facts as the Board of Directors deems relevant. We are not limited in our ability to pay dividends on our securities.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans.
We have not yet adopted or developed any plans to adopt any stock option, stock purchase or similar plan for our employees.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
From inception to June 30, 2009, we issued the following securities pursuant to exemptions from registration under the Securities Act.
In October 2007, we issued 10,000 shares of our common stock each to Eric Grunfeld and Jason Weilert, our initial founders. We also issued 10,000 shares to our additional director, Jonathan Jeffers. The issuance of these shares was made in conjunction with the initial formation of Tedom Capital in a private issuance transaction to three investors having a significant role with the Company. Consequently this issuance was deemed exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. These shares are deemed to be “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, and bear a legend stating the restrictions on resale.
Tedom Capital has issued 7,000,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for $70,000 without any public solicitation to one accredited investor. The investor represented to us that the securities were being acquired for investment purposes only and not with an intention to resell or distribute such securities. The manager of the investor entity had access to information about our business and financial condition and was deemed capable of protecting its own interests. The stock was issued pursuant to the private placement exemption provided by Section 4(2) or Section 4(6) of the Securities Act. These are deemed to be “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act and the warrant certificates and the stock certificates bear a legend limiting the resale thereof.
Tedom Capital issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $20,000 on February 6, 2008. The note bore interest at 10% per annum and was convertible into our common stock at a conversion rate of $0.15 per share. The note was issued to one accredited investor without any public solicitation. The investor represented to us that the securities were being acquired for investment purposes only and not with an intention to resell or distribute such securities. The manager of the investor entity had access to information about our business and financial condition and was deemed capable of protecting its own interests. The note was issued pursuant to the private placement exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. The note was deemed to be a “restricted security” as defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act and bore a legend limiting the resale thereof. On March 17, 2008, we issued 134,685 shares of our common stock in payment of this $20,000 convertible debt and $203 of accrued interest. The stock certificates bear a legend limiting the resale of the shares.
In May 2008, Tedom Capital sold 430,820 shares of its common stock under its registered public offering at $0.25 per share. As of June 30, 2008 the Company had raised net proceeds of $107,022 . Costs associated with the offering totaled $45,759.
ITEM 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
Forward-Looking Statements.
You should read this section together with our financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. In addition to the historical information contained herein, this report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information but relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. Certain statements contained in this Form 10-K, including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "are of the opinion that" and words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements." You should not place any undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
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You should be aware that our results from operations could materially be affected by a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to the following: economic and housing conditions particularly in California; the employment and credit worthiness of borrowers; competition from other lenders including credit cards and lines of credit; access to capital; and the timely repayment of loans. There may be other factors not mentioned above or included elsewhere in this report that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
Critical Accounting Policies.
The discussion and analysis of our financial conditions and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of financial statements requires managers to make estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition. We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our financial statements.
Revenue Recognition.
Interest income on our loans accrues by the effective interest method. Under the effective interest method, the interest income equals the carrying value of a loan at the beginning of the accounting period times the Effective Interest Rate per the loan agreement. Interest revenue will generally be suspended when a loan is impaired or non-performing. A loan will be considered non-performing when the payment of principal or interest is 120 days past due. A loan will be deemed impaired when, based on current information and events; it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan. We will not hold loans for resale, prepare loan documents or service any loans, but will assign impaired loans to a collection agency. As a result, there will be no revenues from loan fees, collection fees or similar charges.
Loan Loss Reserves.
When deemed necessary, we will establish a reserve for possible credit losses on loans. Additions to the reserve are based on an assessment of certain factors including, but not limited to, estimated future losses on the loans and general economic conditions. Actual losses on loans will be recorded as a charge-off or reduction of the loan loss reserve. Subsequent recoveries of loan amounts previously charged off will be recorded as bad debt recovery income.
Value of Stock Issued for Services.
We may issue shares of our common stock in exchange for, or in settlement of, services. Our management values the shares issued in such transactions at either the then market price of our common stock (if a trading market exists) or as determined by the Board of Directors and after taking into consideration factors such as volume of shares issued or trading restrictions, or the value of the services rendered, whichever is more readily determinable.
Results of Operations.
Operating Results for the Year Ended June 30, 2009, as compared to the Year Ended June 30, 2008.
During the year ended June 30, 2009, we recognized a total of $1,247 of interest income as compared to $1,545 during the year ended June 30, 2008. This represents a decrease of $298. This decrease is the result a loan being paid in full during the year ended June 30, 2008 and reducing the number of loans we were receiving revenue on to two loans during the year ended June 30, 2009 from three loans during the year ended June 30, 2008.
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General and administrative expenses amounted to $88,470 for the year ended June 30, 2009 as compared to $54,763 for the year ended June 30, 2008. This represents an increase of $33,707. During the year ended June 30, 2009 our general and administrative expenses consisted primarily of $64,179 in professional fees, $12,000 of consulting fees paid to our officers, $5,775 of professional dues, $3,735 of licenses and permits and $2,400 of rent expense. During the year ended June 30, 2008, our general and administrative expenses consisted primarily of $30,958 of professional fees, $12,500 of consulting fees paid to our officers and $3,981 of licenses and permit fees.
During the year ended June 30, 2008, we recorded a beneficial conversion cost in the amount of $13,333 relating to convertible debt, which is included in interest expense.
We incurred a net loss of $88,023 for the year ended June 30, 2009 as compared to a net loss of $67,554 for the year ended June 30, 2008. The net operating loss is the result of general and administrative expenses and limited revenues during the year ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. We expect operating losses to continue until we are able to develop and increase our loan portfolio and stabilize our general and administrative expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
We have incurred losses since we began operating our business and, as of June 30, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of $168,482. As of June 30, 2009 we had cash of $1,253 and working capital deficit of $1,449.
In July and September of 2007 we raised proceeds of $45,000 through the private placement of 4,500,000 shares of our common stock.
In March, 2008 a $20,000 loan plus accrued interest was converted to equity.
We raised proceeds of $107,022 from the sale of shares of our common stock in May 2008, which was net of costs of $45,759.
During July 2008 we secured a $150,000 line of credit to increase our available capital to make additional home improvement loans and fund day-to-day operations. At June 30, 2009, there was $150,000 available for borrowing under this agreement.
As a result of the current economic crisis in the United States and the decline in home values, we have had difficulties finding credit-worthy homeowners with equity to whom to lend. As a result, we have begun to pursue non-equity backed loans. Revenues from the repayment of loans in the form of interest income and principal repayment are expected to increase in proportion to the number and size of home improvement loans made by us. Consequently, we are dependent on the proceeds from future debt or equity investments to sustain our operations and implement our business plan until interest income is sufficient to cover our operating expenses. If we are unable to raise sufficient capital, we will be required to delay or forego some portion of our business plan, which would have a material adverse affect on our anticipated results from operations and financial condition. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain necessary amounts of capital or that our estimates of our capital requirements will prove to be accurate. During July 2008 we secured a $150,000 line of credit. As of June 30, 2009, we did not have any commitments from any source to provide additional capital. However, subsequent to the year end, we obtained financing in the amount of $20,000 from an outside party. In the future we may wish to secure additional outside financing, which may not be available in the amounts or times when we require. Furthermore, such financing would likely take the form of bank loans, private placement of debt or equity securities or some combination of these. The issuance of additional equity securities would dilute the stock ownership of current investor while incurring loans, lines of credit or debt by the Company would increase our capital requirements and possible loss of valuable assets if such obligations were not repaid in accordance with their terms.
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Recent Financing Transactions.
Since inception, we have been funded through outside capital investments. From inception and through June 30, 2009, we had raised $70,000 from the private sale of our common stock at a valuation of $0.01 per share.
In February, 2008, we raised an additional $20,000 pursuant to a convertible promissory note bearing interest at 10% and convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of $0.15 per share. On March 17, 2008 this promissory note plus accrued interest was converted into 134,685 shares of our restricted common stock.
On March 12, 2008 our registered public offering of common stock commenced with a total of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock offered at $0.25 per share. The offering closed on May 31, 2008 having raised net proceeds of $107,022 on the sale of 430,820 shares, surpassing the minimum offering requirement of $100,000 thus allowing us to transfer proceeds from the offering escrow account to our operating accounts.
The valuation of our common stock in these private sales and the public offering were the fair value as determined by the Board of Directors. We did not obtain contemporaneous valuations by an unrelated valuation specialist because, at the times of the issuances of stock, our efforts were focused on establishing our business and the financial resources for doing so were limited.
Determining the fair value of our stock in the early stage of our business and the absence of any public market for our stock requires various subjective judgments. While we did not utilize any specific methodology, we considered various significant factors in valuing these shares which included the early development of our lending business, the net worth of the Company, the prospects for our business, the general condition of the housing market, the restricted nature of the shares being issued and the limited sources of capital available to us. The valuations of the private transactions were also influenced by arms-length negotiations between our Board of Directors and the unrelated investors. While the Board of Directors used its best judgment in evaluating these factors, there is inherent uncertainty in any such valuation.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Since our inception through June 30, 2009, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(c) of the SEC’s Regulation S-B.
ITEM 7A. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. |
Not applicable.
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ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. |
TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-2 |
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 | F-3 |
Statements of Operations | F-4 |
Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 | |
Statements of Stockholders’ Equity | F-5 |
Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 | |
Statements of Cash Flows | F-6 |
Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | F-7 |
F-1
TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Tedom Capital, Inc:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Tedom Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2009. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2009, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Farber Hass Hurley LLP
Camarillo, California
August 31, 2009
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TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2009 | June 30, 2008 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 1,253 | $ | 78,475 | ||||
Loans held for investment, current portion | 1,575 | 1,491 | ||||||
Prepaid loan costs | 316 | 360 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 48 | 5,775 | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 3,192 | 86,101 | ||||||
LOANS HELD FOR INVESTMENT, LONG-TERM | 8,029 | 9,038 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 11,221 | $ | 95,139 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Line of credit | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Accrued expenses | 4,641 | 2,936 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 4,641 | 2,936 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share | ||||||||
Authorized – 50,000,000 shares | ||||||||
Issued and outstanding – 7,595,505 shares | 7,596 | 7,596 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 167,466 | 165,066 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (168,482 | ) | (80,459 | ) | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 6,580 | 92,203 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 11,221 | $ | 95,139 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
INTEREST INCOME, NET | $ | 1,247 | $ | 1,545 | ||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 88,470 | 54,763 | ||||||
NET OPERATING LOSS | (87,223 | ) | (53,218 | ) | ||||
OTHER (EXPENSE) | ||||||||
Beneficial conversion cost | - | (13,536 | ) | |||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (87,223 | ) | (66,754 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | 800 | 800 | ||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (88,023 | ) | $ | (67,554 | ) | ||
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||
Basic and diluted | 7,595,505 | 6,342,585 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in | Accumulated | Total Stockholders | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2007 | 2,500,000 | $ | 2,500 | $ | 23,875 | $ | (12,905 | ) | $ | 13,470 | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash, net of offering costs of $45,759 | 4,930,820 | 4,931 | 102,091 | - | 107,022 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for | ||||||||||||||||||||
Services | 30,000 | 30 | 2,970 | - | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for | ||||||||||||||||||||
Debt | 134,685 | 135 | 20,068 | - | 20,203 | |||||||||||||||
Beneficial conversion cost | - | - | 13,333 | - | 13,333 | |||||||||||||||
Contribution of rent | - | - | 2,729 | - | 2,729 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, 2008 | - | - | - | (67,554 | ) | (67,554 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2008 | 7,595,505 | $ | 7,596 | $ | 165,066 | $ | (80,459 | ) | $ | 92,203 | ||||||||||
Contribution of rent | - | - | 2,400 | - | 2,400 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, 2009 | - | - | - | (88,023 | ) | (88,023 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance, June 30, 2009 | 7,595,505 | $ | 7,596 | $ | 167,466 | $ | (168,482 | ) | $ | 6,580 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
2009 | 2008 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net (loss) | $ | (88,023 | ) | $ | (67,554 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash | ||||||||
(used) by operating activities: | ||||||||
Beneficial conversion cost | - | 13,536 | ||||||
Common stock issued for services | - | 3,000 | ||||||
Rent contributed by stockholder | 2,400 | 2,729 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Prepaid loan costs | 44 | (52 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses | 5,727 | (5,531 | ) | |||||
Accrued expenses | 1,705 | 1,136 | ||||||
NET CASH (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (78,147 | ) | (52,736 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Loans held for investment | - | (13,491 | ) | |||||
Repayment of loans | 925 | 13,238 | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 925 | (253 | ) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of costs of $45,759 | - | 107,022 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of debt | - | 20,000 | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | - | 127,022 | ||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH | ||||||||
(77,222 | ) | 74,033 | ||||||
CASH | ||||||||
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD | 78,475 | 4,442 | ||||||
CASH | ||||||||
AT THE END OF THE PERIOD | $ | 1,253 | $ | 78,475 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF | ||||||||
CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
Interest Paid | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Taxes Paid | $ | 800 | $ | 800 | ||||
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Conversion of note payable into common stock | $ | - | $ | 20,203 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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TEDOM CAPITAL, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. | Organization and basis of preparation |
Organization
Tedom Capital, Inc. (the "Company") was organized December 26, 2006 in Delaware as a loan company primarily focused on funding home improvement loans. From inception through June 30, 2009, the Company has made three home improvement loans.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through September 8, 2009, the date these consolidated condensed financial statements were issued.
2. | Significant accounting policies |
Concentration Risk
Loans held for investment are unsecured at June 30, 2009.
Estimates and assumptions
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that effect the accounting for and recognition of assets, liabilities, stockholders’ equity, revenue and expenses. Estimates and assumptions are made because certain information is dependent on future events. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturity dates of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. At June 30, 2009 there were no cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in a reputable bank which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
Loans held for investment
Loans held for investment are stated at their principal balance.
Loan loss reserves
The Company characterizes a loan as “non-performing” if the payment of principal or interest is 120 days past due and as “impaired” if the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan. When the Company has impaired or non-performing loans, management will evaluate the collectibility of such loans in light of the types and dollar amounts of loans in the Company’s loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, prevailing economic conditions and underlying collateral. The Company will then determine if the underlying values of assets securing the impaired or non-performing loans are sufficient to realize the carrying value. If such loans are sufficiently secured, the Company will not make an allowance for loan losses with respect to such loans. If such loan collateral is deemed to be deficient the Company will establish an allowance for loan losses.
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Revenue recognition
Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred as an adjustment to the carrying value of the loans. These fees and costs are recognized as an adjustment to interest income as the loans are repaid.
Interest income is accrued as earned on loans held for investment.
Amounts received in payment of loans held for investment that exceed the scheduled monthly payment, are treated as a principal reduction.
Income taxes
The Company accounts for its income taxes under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 109 ("SFAS 109"). The method of accounting for income taxes under SFAS 109 is an asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between tax bases and financial reporting bases of other assets and liabilities.
Per share information
Basic and diluted loss per share are determined by dividing the net loss by the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the period. There are no outstanding stock options or warrants.
Financial instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107 (SFAS 107),"Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. SFAS 107 defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying value of financial instruments consisting of cash, prepaid loan costs, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses approximates fair value based upon the nature of the assets and liabilities and are considered Level 1 assets or liabilities as discussed further in Note 3 .Other financial instruments which include loans held for investment are discussed in Note 3.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. The guidance applies to investments in debt securities for which other-than-temporary impairments may be recorded. If an entity’s management asserts that it does not have the intent to sell a debt security and it is more likely than not that it will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, then an entity may separate other-than-temporary impairments into two components: 1) the amount related to credit losses (recorded in earnings), and 2) all other amounts (recorded in other comprehensive income). This FSP is to be applied prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009 with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company adopted this FSP for its quarter ending June 30, 2009. There was no impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The FSP amends SFAS No. 107 “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” to require an entity to provide disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial information. This FSP is to be applied prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009 with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company included the required disclosures in its quarter ending June 30, 2009.
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Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standard Board’s (FASB) Statement No. 160 (FAS 160), “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statement- an Amendment of ARB No. 51.” FAS 160 changed the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as noncontrolling interests and classified as a component of equity. FAS 160 required retrospective adoption of the presentation and disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements of FAS 160 will be applied prospectively. The adoption of FAS 160 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” which requires entities to disclose the date through which they have evaluated subsequent events and whether the date corresponds with the release of their financial statements. The statement established general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. SFAS No. 165 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS No. 165 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement No. 168. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS 168”). SFAS 168 will become the single source authoritative nongovernmental U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP), superseding existing FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (“AICPA”), Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF), and related accounting literature. SFAS 168 reorganized the thousands of GAAP pronouncements into roughly 90 accounting topics and displays them using a consistent structure. Also included is relevant Securities and Exchange Commission guidance organized using the same topical structure in separate sections. SFAS 168 will be effective for financial statements issued for reporting periods that end after September 15, 2009. We do not expect the adoption of the Codification to have an impact on our financial position or results of operations.
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurement, effective July 1, 2008. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. It establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date and expands the disclosures about instruments measured at fair value. SFAS No. 157 requires consideration of a company's own creditworthiness when valuing liabilities. The Company does not have any assets that it currently carries at fair value.
The Company also adopted SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, effective July 1, 2008. SFAS No. 159 provides an option to elect fair value as an alternative measurement basis for selected financial assets, financial liabilities, unrecognized firm commitments and written loan commitments which are not subject to fair value under other accounting standards. As a result of adopting SFAS No. 159, the Company did not elect fair value accounting for any other assets and liabilities not previously carried at fair value.
3. | Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities |
Determination of Fair Value
At June 30, 2009, the Company calculated the fair value of its assets and liabilities for disclosure purposes only as discussed under “Financial Instruments” in Note 1 above and as described below.
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Valuation Hierarchy
SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for the use of fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date:
Level 1. Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 1 assets and liabilities include debt and equity securities and derivative financial instruments actively traded on exchanges, as well as U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are actively traded in highly liquid over the counter markets.
Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs that are observable or can be corroborated, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 assets and liabilities include debt instruments that are traded less frequently than exchange traded securities and derivative instruments whose model inputs are observable in the market or can be corroborated by market observable data. Examples in this category are certain variable and fixed rate non-agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate debt securities and derivative contracts.
Level 3. Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable but significant to the fair value measurement. Examples in this category include interests in certain securitized financial assets, certain private equity investments, and derivative contracts that are highly structured or long-dated.
Application of Valuation Hierarchy
A financial instrument's categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following is a description of the valuation methodology used to measure fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Loans Held for Investment. Market prices are not available for the Company's loans held for investment, nor are market prices of similar loans available. The Company assessed that the fair value of this asset approximates its carrying value due to its short-term nature, the stated interest rate of the loans and the credit-worthiness of the borrowers at the time the loan was made and based on their payment history to date.
The method described above may produce a current fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. If readily determined market values became available or if actual performance were to vary appreciably from assumptions used, assumptions may need to be adjusted, which could result in material differences from the recorded carrying amounts. The Company believes its method of determining fair value is appropriate and consistent with other market participants. However, the use of different methodologies or different assumptions to value certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value.
The following table presents the fair value of financial instruments as of June 30, 2009, by caption on the consolidated balance sheet and by SFAS No. 157 valuation hierarchy described above.
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis at June 30, 2009: | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total carrying value | ||||||||||||||
Nonrecurring: | ||||||||||||||||||
Loans held for investment | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,604 | $ | 9,604 | ||||||||||
Total assets at fair value | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 9,604 | $ | 9,604 |
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4. | Loans held for investment |
At June 30, 2009, loans held for investment consisted of the following:
Type of Loan | Number Outstanding | Aggregate Balance Outstanding | % of Loan Portfolio | Range of Interest Rates | Weighted Average of Interest Rates | Range of Remaining Term (years) | Weighted Average of Remaining Term (years) | ||||||||||||||
Unsecured Loans | 2 | $9,604 | 100% | 10% - 10.7% | 10.6% | 3.9 – 4.9 | 4.76 | ||||||||||||||
Unamortized Loan Costs | - | 316 | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
Total | 2 | $9,920 | 100% | 10% - 10.7% | 10.6% | 3.9 – 4.9 | 4.76 |
No security is available on the unsecured loans.
5. | Line of credit |
On July 7, 2008 the Company obtained a $150,000 line of credit from an unaffiliated third party bank. The line of credit bears interest at 8% per annum and has a term of 10 years. This line of credit will be available to make additional home improvement loans and for working capital and has a $0 balance as of June 30, 2009.
6. | Related party transactions |
Through February 2008, the Company has shared office space with Mr. Eric Grunfeld at $250 per month on a month-to-month basis. During March 2008, the Company relocated along with Mr. Grunfeld and decreased the shared office expense to $200 per month on a month-to-month basis. Mr. Grunfeld has waived reimbursement of the rental expense and as such, the amount has been added to additional paid-in capital. Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2,400 and $2,729, respectively.
7. | Provision for income taxes |
SFAS No. 109 requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The total deferred tax asset is $35,635, as of June 30, 2009, which is calculated by multiplying a 22% estimated tax rate by the cumulative net operating losses of $161,978. The total valuation allowance is a comparable $35,635 and has increased $11,887 during the year ended June 30, 2009.
Below is a chart showing the estimated federal net operating losses and the year in which they will expire.
YEAR | AMOUNT | EXPIRATION | |||||||
2009 | $ | 85,623 | 2029 | ||||||
2008 | $ | 64,825 | 2028 | ||||||
2007 | $ | 11,530 | 2027 | ||||||
Total | $ | 161,978 |
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8. | Stockholders’ equity |
On July 3, 2007, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to an unrelated party in exchange for $10,000 cash.
On September 19, 2007, the Company issued 3,500,000 shares of its common stock to an unrelated party in exchange for $35,000 cash.
On October 17, 2007, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Eric Grunfeld, CEO and Director, 10,000 shares to Mr. Jason Weilert, CFO and Director and 10,000 shares to Mr. Jonathan Jeffers, Director, for services rendered to the Company. The shares were valued at $0.10 per share, , for a total of $3,000.
On March 17, 2008, the Company issued 134,685 shares of its common stock in payment of $20,000 convertible debt and $203 accrued interest. The shares were valued at $0.15 per share.
In May 2008, the Company sold 430,820 shares of its common stock under its registered public offering at $0.25 per share. As of June 30, 2008 the Company had raised net proceeds of $107,022. Costs associated with the offering totaled $45,759.
9. | Subsequent event (unaudited) |
On July 15, 2009, the Company borrowed $20,000 from Ameris, LLC (the “Lender”), as evidenced by an unsecured $20,000 Convertible 10% Promissory Note (the “Note”) issued to the Lender. The Note is due and payable on July 15, 2010 (the “Maturity Date”); provided, however, that if the Company completes a registered public offering prior to the Maturity Date: (i) the Company has the right to prepay (without penalty) all or any portion of the Note out of the proceeds of the registered public offering and (ii) the Lender has the right (but not obligation) to demand immediate payment of the entire amount of the Note out of the proceeds of the registered public offering. The Maturity Date of the Note is subject to acceleration (at the Lender’s election) upon the occurrence of certain events of default. After the occurrence of an event of default, the interest rate on the Note automatically increases to 12% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law. At any time prior to the Maturity Date, the Lender has the right to convert all or any part of the principal and/or accrued interest of the Note into shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at the rate of $0.15 per share. There is no material relationship between the Company or its affiliates and the Lender.
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ITEM 9A (T) CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required under SEC's rules and forms and that the information is gathered and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Sec Rule 15d-15 (b) we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act 15d-14 as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to us that is required to be included in our periodic SEC reports and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure as a result of any deficiency detected in our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
Our Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for Tedom Capital in accordance with and 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 reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) | require the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; |
(ii) | provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures by Tedom Capital are being made in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of Tedom Capital; |
(iii) | provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of Tedom Capital's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
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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.
Our management periodically assesses the effectiveness of Tedom Capital's internal control over financial reporting based upon the criteria set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO Framework”). Based on this assessment, including testing, our management determined that as of the year ended June 30, 2008 our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective and identified the following material weaknesses in our financial reporting under current operations:
1. | Deficiencies in segregation of duties. The Company lacked adequate segregation of duties in our financial reporting process, as our CFO currently serves only part time and is not a certified public accountant, yet is responsible for performing substantially all internal accounting and financial reporting functions. |
2. | Deficiencies in Tedom’s written financial reporting procedures. We have insufficient written policies and procedures in place for accounting and financial reporting which resulted in inconsistent preparation and review of account reconciliations and analyses on a timely basis. |
3. | Relatively new Audit Committee. Our Audit Committee was not formed until October, 2007 and has not had the opportunity to be fully functional over an entire fiscal year period. |
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during last fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. | OTHER INFORMATION. |
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. |
Officers and Directors.
Name | Age | Position | Director Since | |||
Eric Grunfeld | 34 | President, Secretary and Director | 2007 | |||
Jason Weilert | 34 | Chief Financial Officer and Director | 2007 | |||
Jonathan Jeffers | 29 | Director | 2007 |
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Eric Grunfeld founded and has served as the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tedom Capital since it commenced business in early 2007. From early 2005 to 2006, Mr. Grunfeld was an associate at Kann Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment banking firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Grunfeld served as Vice President of Operations at South Lake Financial, a Southern California mortgage lender specializing in both residential and commercial loans. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Grunfeld acted as a management consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in New York City where he was responsible for gathering, analyzing and conveying financial and market data to Client Management. Mr. Grunfeld also serves as a member of the Beverly Hills division of Toastmasters (a speech and debate club). Mr. Grunfeld earned his bachelor's degree at Yeshiva University, School of Business obtained his Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management.
Jason Weilert, an experienced accounting and finance professional, joined Tedom Capital since it commenced business in 2007 as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed to the Board of Directors on October 17, 2007. Since January 2007, Mr. Weilert has simultaneously served as our CFO and as a Senior Accountant for Viking River Cruises, the world's largest river cruise operator. From June 2005 to December 2006, he worked on the finance team at Ownit Mortgage Solutions, a sub-prime mortgage lender. Before this, he served as a tax accountant and business manager at the CPA firm, Schuch, Bagley & Associates from January 2004 to June 2005. From June 2001 to December 2003, Mr. Weilert served as a manager with Informa Research Services, a financial market research firm. In April 2009, Mr. Weilert obtained his Real Estate Salespersons License in the state of California. Mr. Weilert earned his bachelor's degree at University of California, Santa Barbara and earned a certificate in accounting from UCLA Extension. He is currently seeking his CPA certification.
Jonathan Jeffers was appointed to the Board of Directors on October 17, 2007. From February 2004 to the present, Mr. Jeffers has been the president and founder of Jeffers Design Firm, a graphic design firm specializing in website design including specialization in vector graphics and animations. From October 2001 to December 2003, Mr. Jeffers worked as head designer for www.thatglow.com, an online retailer specializing in high-end maternity wear. In addition to running his graphic firm, Mr. Jeffers has also produced several motion pictures including The Wizard King, a short film that was nominated for the American Independent Award at the 2007 Florida Film Festival.
Directors serve for a one-year term. Our Bylaws currently provide for three to six directors. Our executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. There is no family relationship between any director or executive officer of the Company.
Corporate Governance.
Our Board of Directors has three directors and has established an Audit Committee, as its sole standing committee. Our Board of Directors does not have an executive committee or any committee performing similar functions. We are not currently listed on a national securities exchange or on an inter-dealer quotation system that has requirements that a majority of the Board of Directors be independent, however, the Board of Directors has determined that one of our directors, Mr. Jeffers, is “independent” under the definition set forth in the listings of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., which is the definition our Board of Directors has chosen to use for the purposes of determining independence. In addition, our Board of Directors has determined that only one member of its Audit Committee, meets the standards for independence set forth in the listing standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. Consequently, we do not yet meet the criteria of independence for all audit committee members set forth in the Exchange Act including the rules and regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act.
Board Meetings and Committees.
Our Board of Directors held no formal meetings between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009, and acted by unanimous written consent on one occasion. Each director during the period participated in at least 75% or more of the aggregate number of the meetings of the Board of Directors held during the time that person was a director and any committee on which he served.
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Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors consists of Mr. Jeffers (who serves as chairman) and Mr. Weilert. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring our financial statements and internal accounting procedures, recommending the selection of independent auditors by our Board of Directors, evaluating the scope of the annual audit, reviewing audit results, consulting with management and our independent auditor prior to presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiating inquiries into aspects of our internal accounting controls and financial affairs. Due to the fact that we are in our business development stage and have not yet assembled our complete management team, the audit committee does not currently have exclusively disinterested directors as members nor does it have a member who qualifies as a disinterested “audit committee financial expert” under the federal securities laws. We hope to be able to have a fully independent Audit Committee by the end of 2009.
Compensation and Nominating Committees.
We currently have no compensation or nominating committee or other Board of Directors committee performing equivalent functions. Currently, all members of our Board of Directors participate in discussions concerning executive officer compensation and nominations to the Board of Directors.
Stockholder Communication Policy.
Stockholders may send communications to the Board of Directors or individual members of the Board of Directors by writing to them, care of Secretary, Tedom Capital, Inc., 15332 Antioch Street, Suite 448, Pacific Palisades, California 90272, who will forward the communication to the intended director or directors. If the stockholder wishes the communication to be confidential, then the communication should be provided in a form that will maintain confidentiality. Examples of ways to submit a confidential communication would be to conspicuously mark “CONFIDENTIAL” on any envelope or package submitted or, if an e-mail communication, request the Director’s personal e-mail address to send your communication rather than the Company’s e-mail address.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees of Tedom Capital. We will provide any person, without charge, a copy of this Code. Requests for a copy of the Code may be made by writing to Tedom Capital, Inc., 15332 Antioch Street, Suite 448, Pacific Palisades, California 90272, Attention: Secretary.
ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. |
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.
We are not currently required to comply with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The following table sets forth the compensation of our executive officers during the last three complete fiscal years ended June 30, 2009. No officers or directors received annual compensation in excess of $100,000 during the last completed fiscal year.
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Summary Compensation Table
Name & Position | Fiscal Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensa- tion ($) | Total ($) |
Eric Grunfield (President, Secretary, Director) | 2009 2008 2007(1) | 6,000 6,500 1,800 | -0- -0- -0- | -0- 1,000(2) -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | 6,000 7,500 1,800 |
Jason Weilert (Chief Financial Officer, Director) | 2009 2008 2007(1) | 6,000 6,000 2,250 | -0- -0- -0- | -0- 1,000(2) -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | -0- -0- -0- | 6,000 7,000 2,250 |
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(1) | For the period December 26, 2006 (formation) to June 30, 3007. |
(2) | Represents a stock award of 10,000 shares of restricted common stock valued at $0.10 per share. |
Employment and Consulting Agreements.
We do not have any written employment or consulting agreements.
On January 16, 2007 we retained the services of a marketing consultant to assist with client generation. As of July 1, 2007, we commenced paying $300 per month for her consulting services. The consultant had been paid $3,300 during the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. These services are rendered on a month-to-month basis, and either party has the right to terminate the services at any time for any reason.
Stock Option Plans.
We do not have a stock option plan and we have not issued any warrants, options or other rights to acquire our securities. However, we intend to adopt an incentive and non-statutory stock option plan during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.
Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plans.
We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although we may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.
Directors’ Compensation.
The following table sets forth the compensation of Tedom Capital's directors paid during the fiscal year 2009 for services as a director.
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Director Compensation | |||||||
Name (a) | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash (b) | Stock Awards ($) (c) | Option Awards ($) (d) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) (e) | Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) (f) | All Other Compensation ($) (g) | Total ($) (h) |
Eric Grunfield(1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Jason Weilert(1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Jonathan Jeffers(1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
(1) Officers are not separately compensated as a director. This table does not include compensation earned by a named individual as an officer or employee of Tedom Capital.
At present we do not pay our directors for attending meetings of our Board of Directors, although we expect to adopt a director compensation policy during the 2009 fiscal year. We have no standard arrangement pursuant to which our directors are compensated for any services provided as a director or for committee participation or special assignments.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Matters.
Tedom Capital's Bylaws provide that it will indemnify its officers and directors, employees and agents and former officers, directors, employees and agents unless their conduct is finally adjudged as grossly negligent or to be willful misconduct. This indemnification includes expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by these individuals in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding, including any appeal thereof, subject to the qualifications contained in Delaware law as it now exists. Expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit, or proceeding will be paid by Tedom Capital in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount, unless it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is entitled to be indemnified by Tedom Capital as authorized in the bylaws. This indemnification will continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent, and will benefit their heirs, executors, and administrators. These indemnification rights are not deemed exclusive of any other rights to which any such person may otherwise be entitled apart from the bylaws. Delaware law generally provides that a corporation shall have the power to indemnify persons if they acted in good faith in a manner reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct was unlawful. In the event any such person is judged liable for negligence or misconduct, this indemnification will apply only of approved by the court in which the action was pending. Any other indemnification shall be made only after the determination by Tedom Capital's Board of Directors (excluding any directors who were party to such action), by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or by a majority vote of stockholders who were parties to such action) to provide such indemnification. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1993 (the "1933 Act") may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Tedom Capital pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, Tedom Capital has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1993 Act and is, therefore, enforceable.
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ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. |
Title of Class | Name and Address | Position | Number of Shares Owned Beneficially | Percentages Beneficially Owned | |
Common | Eric Grunfeld President, 15332 Antioch St., Suite 448, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 | President, Secretary and Director | 10,000 | * | |
Common | Jason Weilert 15332 Antioch St., Suite 448, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 | Chief Financial Officer and Director | 10,000 | * | |
Common | Jonathan Jeffers, 1203 Ruffin Street, Ste. F-5 Durham, NC 27701 | Director | 10,000 | * | |
All Executive Officers and Directors as a group (3 people) | 30,000 | * | |||
Stockholders owning 5% or more of outstanding stock |
Common | Naven Properties, LLC Carla Haskell, Manager 2620 South Maryland Parkway, Ste 847 Las Vegas, NV 89109 | 7,000,000 | 92.16% |
* Represents less than 1% of outstanding shares.
Controlling Stockholder of Tedom Capital.
Through August 31, 2009, we have issued 7,000,000 shares of our common stock to Naven Properties, LLC, representing 92% of the outstanding shares of stock. Consequently, the manager of Naven Properties, LLC, will be able to elect all the directors of Tedom Capital and approve or disapprove any corporate action requiring stockholder approval. While the manager does not intend to seek any change in our current management or business operations, the manager could require us to make changes in the future should the manager choose to do so.
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ITEM 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. |
Through February 1, 2008, the Company had shared office space with its President, Mr. Eric Grunfeld at a monthly rental rate of $250 per month. Mr. Grunfeld waived reimbursement of the rental expense and as such, the amount has been added to additional paid-in capital. On February 4, 2008 we moved into new executive office space located in Torrance, California. While the market rental rate for this space is $200 per month, the lessor has agreed to waive all rent for the foreseeable future and until our cash flow permits such payments. While the lessor is not related to Tedom Capital or any of its officers or directors, he does nevertheless wish to help Tedom Capital with this oral rental arrangement which has been provided by the lessor as an accommodation to assist us in the early stage of our business development. Waived rental expense will be reflected as additional paid-in capital. On August 1, 2009, we moved into new office space located in Agoura Hills, California. While the market rental rate for this space is $200 per month, the lessor has agreed to waive all rent for the foreseeable future and until our cash flow permits such payments. Rent expense for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $2,400 and $2,729, respectively.
Should a transaction, proposed transaction, or series of transactions involve one of our officers or directors or a related entity or an affiliate of a related entity, or holders of stock representing 5% or more of the voting power (a “related entity”) of our then outstanding voting stock, the transactions must be approved by the unanimous consent of our Board of Directors. In the event a member of the Board of Directors is a related party, that member will abstain from the vote.
ITEM 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES. |
Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountants for the audit of our financial statements and for the reviews of the financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K and 10-Qs respectively, and for other services normally provided in connection with statutory filings were $29,901 and $23,783 for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Tax Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for tax compliance matters were $-0- for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
All Other Fees.
We did not incur any fees for other professional services rendered by our independent auditors during the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008.
Pre-Approved Policies and Procedures.
Prior to retaining our principal accountants to provide services in the current fiscal year (beginning July 1, 2009), the Audit Committee will first review and approve the accountants fee proposal and engagement letter. In the fee proposal, each category of services (Audit, Audit Related, Tax and All Other) will be broken down into subcategories that describe the nature of the services to be rendered, and the fees for such services. Our pre-approval policy provides that the Audit Committee must specifically pre-approve any engagement of our principal accountants for services outside the scope of the fee proposal and engagement letter.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. |
(a) | The following financial statements are filed as part of this report: |
Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements on page F-1 for a listing of the Company’s financial statements and notes thereto included with this report on Form 10-K.
(b) | No financial statement schedules are filed as part of this report. |
(c) | The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: |
Reference is made to the attached Exhibit Index for a listing of the exhibits included with this report on Form 10-K.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(D) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS HICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT.
The Company has not provided any annual report or proxy materials to its security holders within the Company’s last fiscal year.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
TEDOM CAPITAL, INC. | |||
Date: September 11, 2009 | By: | /s/ Eric Grunfeld | |
Eric Grunfeld, President and Secretary | |||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name | Title | Date | ||
/s/ Eric Grunfeld Eric Grunfeld | President, Secretary and Director | September 11, 2009 | ||
/s/ Jason Weilert | Chief Financial Officer and Director | September 11, 2009 | ||
/s/ Jonathan Jeffers | Director | September 11, 2009 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation. (1) | |
3.2 | Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation. (1) | |
3.3 | Bylaws. (1) | |
4 | Form of Subscription Agreement. (2) | |
10.1 | Promissory Note dated February 14, 2007, in the principal amount of $11,500. (1) | |
10.2 | Promissory Note dated May 19, 2007, in the principal amount of $10,491. (1) | |
10.3 | Promissory Note dated February 7, 2008, in the principal amount of $3,000. (2) | |
10.4 | Convertible 10% Promissory Note dated July 15, 2009, in the principal amount of $20,000 | |
14 | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. (1) | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification. | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification. | |
32 | Section 1350 Certification. |
(1) | Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-148516) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 8, 2008. |
(2) | Incorporated by reference from Amendment No.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-148516) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2008. |
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