SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
REPORT ON AUDIT OF
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
No extracts from this report may be published without our written consent.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | Page |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | 1 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations | 2 |
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity | 3 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 4-5 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 6-12 |
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Sycamore.US, Inc. and Sycamore Services, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sycamore.US, Inc. and Sycamore Services, Inc. (Maryland “S” Corporations, the “Company”) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 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 provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sycamore.US, Inc. and Sycamore Services, Inc. as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Baltimore, Maryland
November 24, 2010
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
ASSETS
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 34,053 | | | $ | 59,918 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 3,222,179 | | | | 3,218,254 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 154,845 | | | | 98,374 | |
Other receivables | | | 22,456 | | | | 485,736 | |
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Total current assets | | | 3,433,533 | | | | 3,862,282 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - at cost, net of accumulated depreciation | | | 142,793 | | | | 240,913 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Deposits | | | 16,622 | | | | 16,789 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 3,592,948 | | | $ | 4,119,984 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 506,586 | | | $ | 525,364 | |
Accrued compensation expense | | | 649,310 | | | | 930,323 | |
Revolving lines of credit | | | 140,385 | | | | 279,045 | |
Notes payable - current | | | 13,347 | | | | 12,977 | |
Other current liabilities | | | - | | | | 52,985 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 1,309,628 | | | | 1,800,694 | |
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NOTES PAYABLE - net of current portion | | | 13,960 | | | | 30,336 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,323,588 | | | | 1,831,030 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Common stock - no par value, 1200 shares authorized, 826 and 810 shares issued and outstanding at 2009 and 2008, respectively | | | 1,016,322 | | | | 839,569 | |
Paid-in-capital | | | 101,186 | | | | 101,186 | |
Retained earnings | | | 1,151,852 | | | | 1,348,199 | |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 2,269,360 | | | | 2,288,954 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 3,592,948 | | | $ | 4,119,984 | |
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 19,394,393 | | | $ | 16,566,142 | |
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DIRECT COSTS | | | 13,982,148 | | | | 11,356,693 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 5,412,245 | | | | 5,209,449 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | 5,384,896 | | | | 4,672,456 | |
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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | | | 24,962 | | | | 577 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 2,387 | | | $ | 536,416 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
| | Common Stock | | | Paid-In | | | Retained | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Earnings | | | Total | |
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BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2008 | | | 784 | | | $ | 750,961 | | | $ | 66,627 | | | $ | 811,783 | | | $ | 1,629,371 | |
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Stock-based compensation from options | | | - | | | | - | | | | 34,559 | | | | - | | | | 34,559 | |
Stock-based compensation from stock grants | | | 26 | | | | 88,608 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 88,608 | |
Net income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 536,416 | | | | 536,416 | |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008 | | | 810 | | | | 839,569 | | | | 101,186 | | | | 1,348,199 | | | | 2,288,954 | |
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Stock-based compensation from stock grants | | | 16 | | | | 176,753 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 176,753 | |
Net (income) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,387 | | | | 2,387 | |
Distributions to shareholders | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (198,734 | ) | | | (198,734 | ) |
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009 | | | 826 | | | $ | 1,016,322 | | | $ | 101,186 | | | $ | 1,151,852 | | | $ | 2,269,360 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR TIE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,387 | | | $ | 536,416 | |
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 72,671 | | | | 62,423 | |
Loss on dispositions | | | 30,444 | | | | 1,457 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 176,753 | | | | 123,167 | |
Changes in net operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (3,925 | ) | | | (671,591 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (56,471 | ) | | | 43,983 | |
Other receivables | | | 463,280 | | | | (446,426 | ) |
Deposits | | | 167 | | | | (1,178 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (18,778 | ) | | | 229,547 | |
Accrued compensation | | | (281,013 | ) | | | 210,083 | |
Other current liabilities | | | (55,645 | ) | | | 24,390 | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 329,870 | | | | 112,271 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of equipment | | | - | | | | 410 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (4,995 | ) | | | (99,325 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (4,995 | ) | | | (98,915 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Principal repayment of notes payable | | | (13,346 | ) | | | (56,321 | ) |
Change in revolving lines of credit | | | (138,660 | ) | | | 203,239 | |
Payments on stockholder loans | | | - | | | | (139,000 | ) |
Distribution to stockholders | | | (198,734 | ) | | | - | |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (350,740 | ) | | | 7,918 | |
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (25,865 | ) | | | 21,274 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR | | | 59,918 | | | | 38,644 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR | | $ | 34,053 | | | $ | 59,918 | |
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | |
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Cash paid during the year for: | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 6,472 | | | $ | 11,126 | |
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Income Taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
SYCAMORE.US, INC. AND SYCAMORE SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 AND 2008
1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Nature of Business
The Company, Sycamore.US, Inc. (SUS) and Sycamore Systems, Inc. (SSI), based in Frederick, Maryland, provides science and technology services to the U.S. Government's Department of Defense and commercial concerns. Services include software development, database normalization and development, modeling and simulation, information security, space science, systems engineering, systems analysis, media applications, publications and graphic design services. The Company, SUS and SSI, are Maryland corporations that have elected to be taxed as "S" Corporations from inception under the income tax laws of the United States of America. In 2007, Sycamore Services, Inc. was merged into Sycamore.US, Inc., becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of SUS, and an election was made to treat SSI as a Q-sub for tax purposes.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the transactions of the parent and its wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records income and expenses under the accrual method of accounting for financial statement purposes.
The Company recognizes income from time and material contracts as work progresses through monthly billings of time and materials as they are applied to the work pursuant to terms in the contracts.
The Company recognizes income from fixed price systems engineering contracts using the percentage of completion method, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs to completion for each contract. This method is used because management considers incurred cost the best measure of progress on these contracts. Because of the inherent uncertainties in estimating costs and revenues, it is reasonable that the estimates will change in the near term.
The Company recognizes income and expenses for defense job order contracts when materials are received and identified to the contract. The balance is recognized when the assembled product is delivered and accepted under terms of the contract.
Amounts earned on specific jobs in excess of billings are treated as a current asset and billings in excess of earnings are treated as a current liability. Operating expenses, interest and other expenses are charged to expense when the costs are incurred except as discussed above on job order work-in-process. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period when such losses are determined.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Bad Debts
Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances. Invoice terms range from net 10 days to net 30 days. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation allowance (allowance for doubtful accounts) based on its assessment of the current status of individual accounts. Balances that are still outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written-off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to trade accounts receivable. Currently there is no valuation because management believes that all of the company's accounts receivable are fully collectible.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Corporation maintains cash balances which may exceed federally insured limits. Management does not believe that this results in significant credit risk.
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid expenses generally consist of amounts paid in advance for insurance and advanced payments to suppliers or vendors.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at their original cost and are being depreciated using straight line methods over estimated lives ranging from 3 to 27.5 years. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $72,671 and $62,423, respectively.
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 statement. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts receivable consists of amounts billed but as of yet are unpaid, retainages, and amounts for work performed but not yet billed. The Company's receivables are included in a blanket lien securing the Company's revolving lines of credit.
Accounts receivable at December 31, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Amounts billed, including retainages | | $ | 3,192,227 | | | $ | 2,988,397 | |
Amounts unbilled | | | 29,952 | | | | 229,857 | |
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Total | | $ | 3,222,179 | | | $ | 3,218,254 | |
The Company did not have an allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2009 and 2008 because management believes that all accounts receivable are fully collectible.
Other receivables at December 31, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Advance to payroll processing company | | $ | - | | | $ | 466,171 | |
Other receivable | | | 22,456 | | | | 19,565 | |
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Total | | $ | 22,456 | | | $ | 485,736 | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Automobiles | | $ | 71,644 | | | $ | 107,513 | |
Leasehold Improvements | | | - | | | | 87,507 | |
Office Furniture | | | 31,706 | | | | 31,706 | |
Office Equipment | | | 30,624 | | | | 32,187 | |
Computer Software | | | 123,089 | | | | 118,961 | |
Computer Hardware | | | 231,484 | | | | 240,384 | |
Timeshares | | | 1,950 | | | | 150 | |
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| | | 490,497 | | | | 618,408 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (347,704 | ) | | | (377,495 | ) |
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Property and Equipment, net | | $ | 142,793 | | | $ | 240,913 | |
5. | REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT |
The Company has two lines of credit with a combined borrowing limit of $2,000,000 with BB&T Bank. Both credit lines matured in March 2010 and have been extended through March 2011.
Both credit lines are cross-guaranteed by SUS and SSI with a blanket lien on all assets. The agreement contains financial covenants, which require the Company to maintain a tangible net worth of not less than $1,000,000 and a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of not greater than 1.50:1, calculated on the consolidated financial statements of the Companies.
The line of credit agreements contains restricted covenants which require that the Company assume no additional debt in excess of $100,000 in the aggregate at any time, make no expenditure in excess of $100,000 for fixed assets, enter into any leasing arrangements in excess of $100,000 in annual payments in any fiscal year for machinery and equipment, and restricts shareholder distributions and treasury stock acquisitions in excess of $100,000 over the tax liability of the Company shareholders in any fiscal year. The company was compliant with the line of credit covenants for the years ending December 31, 2009 and 2008.
The revolving line of credit lines are due upon demand and interest on the outstanding balance is variable at 1% above the bank's prime rate. At December 31, 2009 and 2008, $140,385 and $279,045, respectively, were outstanding.
Notes payable as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 consist of the following:
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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Notes payable - collateralized by an automobile, payable in 60 equal monthly installments of $648 with interest at 3%. Final payment scheduled for July | | $ | 4,495 | | | $ | 12,015 | |
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Notes payable - collateralized by an automobile, payable in 60 monthly installments of $804 plus with interest at prime plus 1%. Final payment scheduled | | | 22,812 | | | | 31,300 | |
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Total notes payable | | | 27,307 | | | | 43,315 | |
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Less amounts due within one year | | | 13,347 | | | | 12,977 | |
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Total long-term notes payable | | $ | 13,960 | | | $ | 30,338 | |
In addition to the line of credit, maturities on the mortgage and notes payable at December 31, 2009 are as follows:
Year ending December 31: | | | |
2010 | | $ | 13,347 | |
2011 | | | 9,236 | |
2012 | | | 4,724 | |
Thereafter | | | - | |
Interest expense for the line of credit and notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $6,472 and $11,126, respectively.
The Company leases certain office equipment and operating facilities under noncancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2013. Future minimum lease payments due under these commitments are as follows at December 31, 2009:
2010 | | $ | 277,716 | |
2011 | | | 195,852 | |
2012 | | | 133,330 | |
2013 | | | 12,281 | |
Thereafter | | | - | |
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| | $ | 619,179 | |
Total rent expense for facilities was $265,670 and $247,331 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In 2004, the Company adopted an Incentive Stock Plan. The plan provides for the granting of stock-based awards, specifically either qualified or non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of up to 500 shares of common stock to eligible employees, officers, members of board of directors, and outside consultants of the Company. Through January 1, 2008 there were 107 share awards had been issued under the plan.
Stock option awards normally have an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company's stock on the date of the grant. They generally vest immediately upon grant or over a service life and generally expire 10 years after the grant date. The estimated fair value of the stock options is determined using Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Volatility is determined using the historical stock volatility of other companies which have similar characteristics and are publicly traded. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by persons who receive equity awards. The fair value of stock options granted the year ended December 31, 2008 was estimated using the following assumptions:
| | 2008 |
Assumptions: | | | |
Risk-free interest rate | | 2.08 | % |
Dividend yield | | 0.00 | % |
Expected life of option grants | | 7 yrs | |
Weighted average expected stock price volatility | | 30.93 | % |
There were 25 options granted to employees in the year ended December 31, 2008. No options were granted in the year ended December 31, 2009. No options were exercised or forfeited in December 31, 2009 and 2008.
The following is a summary of the Company's stock option activity for the two years ended December 31, 2009:
| | Options | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | |
Outstanding at January 1, 2008 | | | 107 | | | $ | 3,590 | | | | |
Granted | | | 25 | | | | 3,408 | | | | 10.00 | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2008 | | | 132 | | | | 3,556 | | | | | |
Granted | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
Exercised | | | - | | | | - | | | | | |
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Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 132 | | | $ | 3,556 | | | | 8.38 | |
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Exercisable at December 31, 2009 | | | 132 | | | $ | 3,556 | | | | 8.38 | |
The amount of stock based compensation for option awards was zero and $34,559 for the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company has issued granted stock awards to certain employees in the past as non-cash bonuses vesting immediately. During 2009 and 2008 the Company granted 160 and 26 shares of stock, recording a relate compensation expense for each year of $176,752 and $88,608, respectively.
9. | INCOME TAXES AND UNCERTAIN TAX POSTIONS |
At its organization Company elected "S corporation" status for income tax purposes. Under this election, all income and losses, and the related taxes are recognized and paid at the stockholder level, including all state income items. Therefore, no provision or liability for income taxes has been included in the consolidated financial statements.
In 2007 Sycamore Services, Inc. (SSI) was merged into Sycamore.US, Inc. (SUS) and became a wholly owed subsidiary of SUS. At that time an election was made to treat SSI as a Q-sub for tax
Management has not identified any uncertain tax positions which under US generally accepted accounting principles would give rise to the recording of an uncertain tax benefit or disclosure in the financial statements.
10. | PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE |
The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for the benefit of full-time employees meeting eligibility requirements. The Company matches 50% of participant contributions up to a maximum of 6% of gross wages. The Company contributed $680,195 and $546,999 to its 401(k) plan for the years 2009 and 2008, respectively.
11. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Related party activity consists of distributions of equity to the owners of the Company. Distributions are made in proportion to the percentage of stock owned by the individual owners. Distributions made to owners for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 were $198,734 and zero, respectively. In 2008 the company repaid loans in the amount of $139,000 to two majority stockholders. No amounts were payable to or receivable from related parties at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
12. | MAJOR CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION INFORMATION |
The Corporation's revenue is derived from contracts with the U.S. Government in which the Company is a contractor or subcontractor. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, revenue was derived primarily from government programs. For the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 the company recognized $16.1 million and $13.0 million or 82.95% and 78.64% respectively, of its total revenue from five large U.S. Government Contractors.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 24, 2010 - the date the statements were available to be issued. No significant events or conditions were noted which require additional disclosure in or adjustment to the financial statements.