Our common stock is eligible to be quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol MBHS. There has been minimal active trading in the Company’s securities, and there has been no bid or ask prices quoted.
As of April 30, 2010, there are 13,250,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Since we may be considered a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, there are no non-affiliate outstanding shares of our common stock which can be sold pursuant to Rule 144. There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase, or securities convertible into, shares of our common stock. We have no agreements in place to register for sale of the shares of common stock held by our shareholders.
To date we have not paid dividends on our Common Stock and we do not expect to declare or pay any dividends on our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of any dividends will depend upon our future earnings, if any, our financial condition, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.
As of April 30, 2010, there are 26 stockholders of record.
The transfer agent of our common stock is StockTrans, Inc., 44 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003, telephone number 610.649.7300.
We do not have any equity compensation plans.
We have issued no unregistered securities within the period covered by this report which have not been previously reported on Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
We have not repurchased any shares of our common stock during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2010.
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Item 6. | Selected Financial Data. |
A smaller reporting company, as defined in Item 10 of Regulation S-K, is not required to provide the information required by this item.
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Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
Overview
mBeach Software, Inc. (mBeach) is a development stage company focused on mobile enterprise transaction processing software aimed at improving the productivity of processing transaction on mobile devices. mBeach has been focused on the development of the business plan. The company has not developed any prototypes or products and has very limited business operations and no revenues.
On April 24, 2009, a total of 12,000,000 shares of common stock were issued to our sole officer and director, all of which are restricted securities, as defined in Rule 144 of the Rules and Regulations of the SEC promulgated under the Securities Act. On March 1, 2010, the Company sold 1,250,000 shares of common stock to 25 shareholders pursuant to a Registration Statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 9, 2009 (file no.333-159853), as amended by Registration Statement on Form S-1/A on July 24, 2009, September 18, 2009, October 21, 2009, November 4, 2009, and declared effective on November 10, 2009.
On December 18, 2009, William Gaffney loaned the Company $4,500 for operating capital. This is a non-interest bearing note.
As of April 30, 2010, mBeach Software had raised $20,000 through the sale of its common stock. There is $7,179 of cash on hand in the corporate bank account. As of the date of this report, we have not generated any revenue from our business operations.
Set forth below is a discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of mBeach Software, Inc. for the year ended April 30, 2010 and 2009. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information set forth in the financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Results of Operations – Year Ended April 30, 2010 Compared to the Year Ended April 30, 2009
The Company has not yet implemented its business model and to date has generated no revenues.
REVENUE.
No revenue for 2010 or 2009.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
These costs increased by $17,242 from $79 for the year ended April 30, 2009 to $17,321 for the year ended April 30, 2010, an increase of 21,825%. The increase was a result of the 2009 and 2010 audit costs both being recognized in 2010 because we switched auditors, legal, and other corporate expenses.
NON-CASH STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION.
None.
LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEES.
The company’s expenses during the year consisted of accounting, auditing, and SEC & filing fees.
OFFICE AND OTHER CORPORATE COSTS.
None.
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION.
None.
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS.
None.
INTEREST INCOME.
None.
INTEREST EXPENSE.
None.
NET LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
As a result of the factors described above, we reported a net loss before income taxes of $17,321 for the year ended April 30, 2010 compared to a net loss of $79 for the year ended April 30, 2009.
mBeach Software has not made any material change in its mode of conducting business and has no plans to change its business activities or to combine with another business and is not aware of any circumstances or events that might cause this plan to change. Since inception we have not been in receivership, bankruptcy or similar proceeding. We have not made any significant purchase or sale of assets or been involved in any merger, material reclassification, acquisition or consolidation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our balance sheet as of April 30, 2010 reflects cash assets in the amount of $7,179, as compared to $7,500 in cash for the period from April 24, 2009 (inception) to April 30, 2009. Cash and cash equivalents from inception to date have been sufficient to provide the operating capital necessary to operate to date. The Company had no revenues and incurred a net loss of $17,321 for the year ended April 30, 2010 as compared to net loss of $79 for the period from April 24, 2009 (inception) to April 30, 2009. During the period from April 24, 2009 (inception) to April 30, 2010, the Company's balance sheet reflected an accumulated deficit of $17,400.
The Company does not believe that it has sufficient capital to fund its expenses over the next twelve months. On December 18, 2009, William Gaffney loaned the Company $4,500 for operating capital. The Company raised $12,500 in a public offering on March 1, 2010. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be available to the Company. The Company currently has no agreements, arrangements or understandings with any person to obtain funds through bank loans, lines of credit or any other sources. Since the Company has no such arrangements or plans currently in effect, its inability to raise funds for the above purposes will have a severe negative impact on its ability to remain a viable company.
Going Concern Consideration
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the notes to the financial statements, the Company has no established source of revenue. This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Without realization of additional capital, it would be unlikely for the Company to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.
As a result of these uncertainties, the report of our registered public accounting firm on our financial statements for fiscal year-end April 30, 2010 contained an explanatory paragraph regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company’s activities to date have been supported by equity financing and a loan from William Gaffney, the Company’s CEO and President. It has sustained losses in all previous reporting periods with an accumulated deficit of $17,400 as of April 30, 2010. Management continues to seek funding from its shareholders and other qualified investors to pursue its business plan. In the alternative, the Company may be amenable to a sale, merger or other acquisition in the event such transaction is deemed by management to be in the best interests of the shareholders.
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Recent Security Offerings
None.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
Impact of Inflation
We believe that inflation has not had a material impact on our results of operations for the years ended April 30, 2010 and 2009. We cannot assure you that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Accounting Basis
The Company is currently a development stage enterprise reporting under the provisions of FASB ASC 915,Development Stage Entity. These financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are reported in the balance sheet at cost, which approximates fair value. For the purpose of the financial statements cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
The Company adopted FASB ASC 260, Earnings per Share. Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted as of the first of the year for any potentially dilutive debt or equity. There were no diluted or potentially diluted shares outstanding for all periods presented.
Dividends
The Company has not adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No dividends have been paid during the periods shown, and none are contemplated in the near future.
Income Taxes
The Company adopted FASB ASC 740,Income Taxes, at its inception under FASB ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. No deferred tax assets or liabilities were recognized as of April 30, 2010 or 2009, respectively.
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Advertising
The Company will expense advertising as incurred. The advertising since inception has been $0.00.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue and Cost Recognition
The Company has no current source of revenue; therefore the Company has not yet adopted any policy regarding the recognition of revenue or cost.
The Company has filed no income tax returns since inception.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
We will maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from our customers not making their required payments after we start generating revenue.
Tangible and Intangible Asset Impairment
After we have any tangible or intangible assets on our balance sheet, we will review those long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary. This amendment to Topic 810 clarifies, but does not change, the scope of current US GAAP. It clarifies the decrease in ownership provisions of Subtopic 810-10 and removes the potential conflict between guidance in that Subtopic and asset derecognition and gain or loss recognition guidance that may exist in other US GAAP. An entity will be required to follow the amended guidance beginning in the period that it first adopts FAS 160 (now included in Subtopic 810-10). For those entities that have already adopted FAS 160, the amendments are effective at the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2009. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to the first period that an entity adopted FAS 160. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-02 to have a material effe ct on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In April 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-01, Equity (Topic 505): Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash (A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This amendment to Topic 505 clarifies the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a limit on the amount of cash that will be distributed is not a stock dividend for purposes of applying Topics 505 and 260. Effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and would be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-01 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-17, Consolidations (Topic 810): Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for Statement 167. (See FAS 167 effective date below)
In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for Statement 166. (See FAS 166 effective date below)
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In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-15, Accounting for Own-Share Lending Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance or Other Financing. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standard Codification for EITF 09-1. (See EITF 09-1 effective date below) .
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-14, Software (Topic 985): Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements. This update changed the accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements. Effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-14 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. This update addressed the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements to enable vendors to account for products or services (deliverables) separately rather than a combined unit and will be separated in more circumstances that under existing US GAAP. This amendment has eliminated that residual method of allocation. Effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-13 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). This update provides amendments to Topic 820 for the fair value measurement of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). It is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. Early application is permitted in financial statements for earlier interim and annual periods that have not been issued. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-12 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168 (ASC Topic 105), “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS No. 168”).Under SFAS No. 168 the “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” (“Codification”) became the source of authoritative US GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS No. 168 was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. On the effective date, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative. SFAS No. 168 was effective for the Company’s interim quarterly period beginning July 1, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 168 to have an impact on the financial statements other than current references to BAAP.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167 (ASC Topic 810), “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The provisions of SFAS 167 significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis under FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. SFAS 167 was effective for the Company beginning in 2010. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 167 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, (ASC Topic 860) “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). The provisions of SFAS 166, in part, amend the derecognition guidance in FASB Statement No. 140, eliminate the exemption from consolidation for qualifying special-purpose entities and require additional disclosures. SFAS 166 is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 166 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
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SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, risks related to our history of net losses and accumulated deficits; integration of acquired businesses; future capital requirements; competition and technical advances; dependence on the market for digital advertising; and other risks. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this report will in fact occur.
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Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
Not applicable to a smaller reporting Company.
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Item 8 | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. |
The response to this item is submitted as a separate section of this report beginning on page F-1.
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Item 9. | Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. |
On March 9, 2010 (the “Dismissal Date”), the Company advised Moore & Associates Chartered (the “Former Auditor”) that it was dismissed as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The decision to dismiss the Former Auditor as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on March 9, 2010. Except as noted in the paragraph immediately below, the reports of the Former Auditor on the Company’s financial statements for either of the past two years or subsequent interim period contained an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, or was qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principle.
The reports of the Former Auditor on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the years ended April 30, 2009, contained an explanatory paragraph which noted that there was substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as the Company had a net loss as of April 30, 2009.
During the registrant’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim periods thereto, the Company has not had any disagreements with the Former Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the Former Auditor’s satisfaction, would have caused them to make reference thereto in their reports on the Company’s financial statements for such years.
During the registrant’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim periods thereto, there were no reportable events, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
The Company has requested that Moore furnish it with a letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating whether it agrees with the above statements. The Registrant was unable to obtain an updated Exhibit 16 letter from Moore at the time of this report.
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Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures. |
Management’s Annual Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers and effected by the company’s board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that:
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- Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company;
- Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
- Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 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. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this ri sk.
As of April 30, 2010 management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments. Based on that evaluation, they concluded that, during the period covered by this report, such internal controls and procedures were not effective to detect the inappropriate application of US GAAP rules as more fully described below. This was due to deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal controls over financial reporting that adversely affected our internal controls and that may be considered to be material weaknesses. The matters involving internal controls and procedures that our management considered to be material weaknesses under the standards of the Public Company Acc ounting Oversight Board were: (1) lack of a functioning audit committee due to a lack of a majority of independent members and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures; (2) inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives; and (3) ineffective controls over period end financial disclosure and reporting processes. The aforementioned material weaknesses were identified by our Chief Executive Officer in connection with the review of our financial statements as of July 31, 2009.
Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth in items (2) and (3) above did not have an effect on our financial results. However, management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and the lack of a majority of outside directors on our board of directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, which could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods.
Management’s Remediation Initiatives
In an effort to remediate the identified material weaknesses and other deficiencies and enhance our internal controls, we have initiated, or plan to initiate, the following series of measures:
We will create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives and will increase our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function when funds are available to us. And, we plan to appoint one or more outside directors to our board of directors who shall be appointed to an audit committee resulting in a fully functioning audit committee who will undertake the oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures such as reviewing and approving estimates and assumptions made by management when funds are available to us.
Management believes that the appointment of one or more outside directors, who shall be appointed to a fully functioning audit committee, will remedy the lack of a functioning audit committee and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board.
We anticipate that these initiatives will be at least partially, if not fully, implemented by October 31, 2010. Additionally, we plan to test our updated controls and remediate our deficiencies by October 31, 2010
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Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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Item 9.B | Other Information. |
None
PART III
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ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS AND SECTION 16(A) COMPLIANCE |
Directors and Executive Officers.
We are dependent on the efforts and abilities of our sole officer and director. The interruption of his services could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future development, if suitable replacements are not promptly obtained. We have not entered into an employment agreement with our sole officer and director. We cannot guaranty that he will remain with us. In addition, our success depends, in part, upon our ability to attract and retain other talented personnel. Although we believe that our relations with our personnel are good and that we will continue to be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel, we cannot guaranty that we will be able to continue to do so. Our sole officer and director will hold office until his resignation or removal.
The following table sets forth information regarding our current executive officers and directors as well as other key members of our management. Our officers and directors will serve one-year terms or until our next annual meeting of shareholders, whichever is longer.
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Name | Age | Position |
William Gaffney | 53 | President and Director |
William Gaffney has served as our President, Chief Executive Officer and one of our directors since April 24, 2009
Mr. Gaffney has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in business and innovative technology companies. William Gaffney joined uVuMobile in September 2007 with a primary focus on sales and business development. uVuMobile provides software to companies that allow them to conduct mobile transactions. He brings to the Company extensive entrepreneurial experience in starting up and working with innovative technology driven companies. Prior to joining uVuMobile, Mr. Gaffney was a business development consultant from October 2006 to September 2007 for Interop Technologies, LLC. From May 2004 to September 2006, Mr. Gaffney was the Director of Business Development for Matestar Electronics, a Chinese OEM manufacturer of audio and video consumer electronic products. From September 1999 to April 2004, Mr. Gaffney was the Founder of Downloadable Technologies, LLC, a leading innovator of digital audio products for the toy industry.
Mr. Gaffney is not an officer or director of any other reporting company.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our director and executive officer.
Legal Proceedings
As of the date of this annual report, there are no material proceedings to which our director and sole officer is a party adverse to us.
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Board of Directors and Corporate Governance
Our board of directors is responsible for establishing broad corporate policies and for overseeing our overall management. In addition to considering various matters which require board approval, the board provides advice and counsel to, and ultimately monitors the performance of, our senior management.
Committees of the Board
Audit Committee.Presently, the board of directors acts as the audit committee. Our board of directors does not have an “audit committee financial expert,” within the meaning of such phrase under applicable regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, serving on its audit committee. The Audit Committee is currently charged with, among other things:
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| • | recommending to the board of directors the engagement or discharge of our independent public accountants, including pre-approving all audit and non-audit related services; |
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| • | the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of the independent auditor engaged by us for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit review or attest services for us; |
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| • | approving the scope of the financial audit; |
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| • | consulting regarding the completeness of our financial statements; |
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| • | reviewing changes in accounting principles; |
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| • | reviewing the results of the auditing engagement with our independent auditors and with our officer; |
Compliance Committee.The board has a Compliance Committee comprised of our sole director and officer and performs the functions of the Compliance Committee. The Compliance Committee is currently charged with, among other things, assisting the board in:
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| • | identifying individuals qualified to become board members and recommending that the board select a group of director nominees for each next annual meeting of our stockholders; |
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| • | ensuring that the Audit, Compensation and Compliance Committees of the board have the benefit of qualified and experienced “independent” directors; |
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| • | developing and recommending to the board a set of effective corporate governance policies and procedures applicable to us, and reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of such guidelines annually and recommending to the board any changes deemed appropriate; |
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| • | developing policies on the size and composition of the board; |
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| • | together with the Compensation Committee, developing criteria to assist the board’s assessment of the Chief Executive Officer’s leadership of the company; and |
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| • | generally advising the board (as a whole) on corporate governance matters. |
Nominating Committee.Our entire Board participates in consideration of director nominees. The Board will consider candidates who have experience as a board member or senior officer of a company or who are generally recognized in a relevant field as a well-regarded practitioner, faculty member or senior government officer. The Board will also evaluate whether the candidates’ skills and experience are complementary to the existing Board’s skills and experience as well as the Board’s need for operational, management, financial, international, technological or other expertise. The Board will interview candidates that meet the criteria and then select nominees that Board believes best suit our needs.
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The Board will consider qualified candidates suggested by stockholders for director nominations. Stockholders can suggest qualified candidates for director nominations by writing to our Corporate Secretary William Gaffney, 105 Hickory Oak Hollow, Cumming GA 30040. Submissions that are received that meet the criteria described above will be forwarded to the Board for further review and consideration. The Board will not evaluate candidates proposed by stockholders any differently than other candidates
Selection of Nominees for the Board of Directors
The Compliance Committee is responsible for evaluating potential candidates to serve on our board of directors, and for selecting nominees to be presented for election to the board at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In evaluating potential director candidates, the Compliance Committee considers the skills and characteristics possessed by each candidate in the context of the perceived needs of the board at that point in time. Among the factors considered by the Compliance Committee in considering a potential nominee are the following:
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| • | the nominee’s independence; |
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| • | the nominee’s relevant professional skills and depth of business experience; |
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| • | the nominee’s character, judgment and personal and professional integrity; |
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| • | the nominee’s ability to read and understand financial statements; |
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| • | the nominee’s willingness to commit sufficient time to attend to his or her duties and responsibilities as a member of the board; |
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| • | the nominee’s qualifications for membership on certain committees of the board; |
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| • | any potential conflicts of interest involving the nominee; and |
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| • | the makeup and diversity of our existing board. |
In identifying potential candidates for the board, the committee relies on recommendations from a number of possible sources, including the current director. The Compliance Committee may also retain outside consultants or search firms to help in identifying potential candidates for membership on the board.
The Compliance Committee will consider any written suggestions of stockholders for director nominations. The recommendation must include the name and address of the candidate, a brief biographical description and a description of the person’s qualifications. The Committee has full discretion in considering all nominations to the board of directors. Stockholders who would like to nominate a candidate for director must comply with the requirements described in our by-laws.
Director Compensation
The Company does not pay any director fees.
Code of Ethics.
We have not yet adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. When available, our code of ethics will be posted on a corporate website.
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ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
Any compensation received by our officers, directors, and management personnel will be determined from time to time by our Board of Directors. Our officers, directors, and management personnel will be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred on our behalf.
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Summary Compensation Table. The compensation of the named executive officers for the last completed fiscal year ended April 30, 2010 is shown below: