UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 2-5916
| Chase General Corporation | |
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) |
MISSOURI | | 36-2667734 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) | | |
| 1307 South 59th, St. Joseph, Missouri 64507 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code) | |
| (816) 279-1625 | |
(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code) |
| NONE | |
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 12, 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 (1) 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 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.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) Yes o No x
As of October 31, 2011, there were 969,834 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, outstanding.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | |
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| Item 1. | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | | |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2011 | | 3 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) | | 5 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) | | 6 |
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| | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | 7 |
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| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | 11 |
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| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | 15 |
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| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | | 15 |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | | |
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| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | | 16 |
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| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | | 16 |
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | | 16 |
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| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | | 16 |
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| Item 4. | [Reserved] | | 16 |
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| Item 5. | Other Information | | 16 |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits | | 16 |
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| SIGNATURES | | 17 |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
| | September 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 29,215 | | | $ | 18,772 | |
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, of $15,683 and $15,383, respectively | | | 701,747 | | | | 161,670 | |
Inventories: | | | | | | | | |
Finished goods | | | 257,826 | | | | 263,934 | |
Goods in process | | | 14,379 | | | | 3,275 | |
Raw materials | | | 143,475 | | | | 88,490 | |
Packaging materials | | | 153,954 | | | | 188,025 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 9,127 | | | | 5,047 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 7,104 | | | | 6,900 | |
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Total current assets | | | 1,316,827 | | | | 736,113 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET | | | 469,457 | | | | 497,909 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,786,284 | | | $ | 1,234,022 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| | September 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 337,759 | | | $ | 104,796 | |
Current maturities of notes payable | | | 302,219 | | | | 54,844 | |
Notes payable - stockholder | | | 100,000 | | | | - | |
Accrued expenses | | | 40,805 | | | | 17,210 | |
Deferred income | | | 1,299 | | | | 1,299 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 782,082 | | | | 178,149 | |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
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Deferred income | | | 16,233 | | | | 16,558 | |
Notes payable, less current maturities | | | 125,216 | | | | 136,810 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 95,504 | | | | 100,219 | |
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Total long-term liabilities | | | 236,953 | | | | 253,587 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,019,035 | | | | 431,736 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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Capital stock issued and outstanding: | | | | | | | | |
Prior cumulative preferred stock, $5 par value: | | | | | | | | |
Series A (liquidation preference $2,107,500 and $2,100,000 respectively) | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
Series B (liquidation preference $2,062,500 and $2,055,000 respectively) | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
Cumulative preferred stock, $20 par value | | | | | | | | |
Series A (liquidation preference $4,799,699 and $4,785,065 respectively) | | | 1,170,660 | | | | 1,170,660 | |
Series B (liquidation preference $782,206 and $779,821 respectively) | | | 190,780 | | | | 190,780 | |
Common stock, $1 par value | | | 969,834 | | | | 969,834 | |
Paid-in capital in excess of par | | | 3,134,722 | | | | 3,134,722 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (5,698,747 | ) | | | (5,663,710 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 767,249 | | | | 802,286 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 1,786,284 | | | $ | 1,234,022 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(Unaudited) |
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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NET SALES | | $ | 905,929 | | | $ | 768,836 | |
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COST OF SALES | | | 713,560 | | | | 517,620 | |
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Gross profit on sales | | | 192,369 | | | | 251,216 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
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Selling | | | 99,022 | | | | 80,925 | |
General and administrative | | | 129,374 | | | | 120,327 | |
(Gain) on sale of equipment | | | - | | | | (500 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 228,396 | | | | 200,752 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | (36,027 | ) | | | 50,464 | |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous income | | | 364 | | | | - | |
Interest (expense) | | | (4,405 | ) | | | (2,396 | ) |
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Total other income (expense) | | | (4,041 | ) | | | (2,396 | ) |
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Net income (loss) before income taxes | | | (40,068 | ) | | | 48,068 | |
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(CREDIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | | | (5,031 | ) | | | 8,694 | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | | (35,037 | ) | | | 39,374 | |
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Preferred dividends | | | (32,018 | ) | | | (32,018 | ) |
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Net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders | | $ | (67,055 | ) | | $ | 7,356 | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK - BASIC | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | |
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- DILUTED | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 0.00 | |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING | | | 969,834 | | | | 969,834 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the | |
condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(Unaudited) |
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (35,037 | ) | | $ | 39,374 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 30,152 | | | | 27,091 | |
Allowance for bad debts | | | 300 | | | | 300 | |
Deferred income amortization | | | (325 | ) | | | (324 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | | (4,919 | ) | | | (4,845 | ) |
(Gain) on sale of equipment | | | - | | | | (500 | ) |
Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Trade receivables | | | (540,377 | ) | | | (220,204 | ) |
Inventories | | | (25,910 | ) | | | (179,576 | ) |
Prepaid expenses | | | (4,080 | ) | | | 2,452 | |
Accounts payable | | | 231,263 | | | | 233,163 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 23,595 | | | | 16,819 | |
Income taxes payable | | | - | | | | 13,539 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (325,338 | ) | | | (72,711 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of equipment | | | - | | | | 500 | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | - | | | | (1,351 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | - | | | | (851 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from line-of-credit | | | 250,000 | | | | 40,000 | |
Proceeds from notes payable - stockholder | | | 100,000 | | | | - | |
Principal payments on notes payable | | | (14,219 | ) | | | (14,540 | ) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 335,781 | | | | 25,460 | |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | 10,443 | | | | (48,102 | ) |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 18,772 | | | | 106,508 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | | $ | 29,215 | | | $ | 58,406 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the | |
condensed consolidated financial statements. | |
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - GENERAL
The condensed consolidated balance sheet of Chase General Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Chase”, “we”, “our”, and “us”) at June 30, 2011 has been taken from audited consolidated financial statements at that date and condensed. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and for the three months ended September 30, 2010 are unaudited and reflect all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the interim periods presented in this quarterly report. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Where appropriate, items within the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified from the previous periods’ presentation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to fairly present financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods have been included.
Management has performed an evaluation of events that have occurred subsequent to September 30, 2011, through the date of filing of this Form 10-Q. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as of or for the three month period ended September 30, 2011.
NOTE 2 - NET INCOME PER SHARE
The income per share was computed on the weighted average of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by including contingently issuable shares with the weighted average shares outstanding.
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | (35,037 | ) | | $ | 39,374 | |
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Preferred dividend requirements: | | | | | | | | |
6% Prior Cumulative Preferred, $5 par value | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | |
5% Convertible Cumulative Preferred, $20 par value | | | 17,018 | | | | 17,018 | |
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Total dividend requirements | | | 32,018 | | | | 32,018 | |
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Net income (loss) common stockholders | | $ | (67,055 | ) | | $ | 7,356 | |
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 - NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (CONTINUED)
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Weighted average shares - basic | | | 969,834 | | | | 969,834 | |
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Dilutive effect of contingently issuable shares | | | 1,033,334 | | | | 1,033,334 | |
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Weighted Average Shares - diluted | | | 2,003,168 | | | | 2,003,168 | |
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Basic earnings per share | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | .01 | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | .00 | |
Cumulative Preferred Stock dividends in arrears at September 30, 2011 and 2010 totaled $7,340,464 and $7,212,392, respectively. Total dividends in arrears, on a per share basis, consist of the following:
| | | Three Months Ended | |
| | | September 30 | |
| | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
6% Convertible | | | | | | | |
Series A | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | |
Series B | | | | 15 | | | | 15 | |
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5% Convertible | | | | | | | | | |
Series A | | | | 62 | | | | 61 | |
Series B | | | | 62 | | | | 61 | |
The 6% convertible prior cumulative preferred stock may, upon thirty days prior notice, be redeemed by the Corporation at $5.25 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends to date of redemption. In the event of voluntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $5.25 per share plus accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders in the ratio of 4 common shares for one share of Series A and 3.75 common shares for one share of Series B.
The Company has the privilege of redemption of 5% convertible cumulative preferred stock at $21.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. In the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation, holders of this stock are entitled to receive $20.00 a share plus unpaid accrued dividends. It may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the shareholders, in the ratio of 3.795 common shares for one of preferred.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 - NOTES PAYABLE
The Company’s long-term debt consists of:
| | | | September 30, | | | June 30, | |
Payee | | Terms | | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
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Stockholder/Officer | | Related party unsecured notes bearing | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | - | |
| | interest at 5.25% with full payment due in | | | | | | | |
| | March 2012. | | | | | | | |
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Nodaway Valley Bank | | Line-of-credit agreement expiring on | | | 250,000 | | | | - | |
| | January 3, 2012 with a variable interest rate | | | | | | | |
| | at prime, which was 5% at September 30, | | | | | | | |
| | 2011. The line-of-credit is collateralized | | | | | | | |
| | by substantially all assets of the Company. | | | | | | | |
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Ford Credit | | $679 monthly payments including interest | | | 36,675 | | | | 38,713 | |
| | of 0%; final payment due March 2016, | | | | | | | | |
| | secured by a vehicle. | | | | | | | | |
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Ford Credit | | $517 monthly payments including interest | | | 27,900 | | | | 29,450 | |
| | of 0%; final payment due March 2016, | | | | | | | | |
| | secured by a vehicle. | | | | | | | | |
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Honda | | $508 monthly payments including interest | | | 1,519 | | | | 3,030 | |
| | of 1.9%; final payment due December 15, | | | | | | | | |
| | 2011, secured by a vehicle. | | | | | | | | |
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Nissan | | $557 monthly payments including interest | | | 3,808 | | | | 5,425 | |
| | of 3.9%; final payment due April 2012, | | | | | | | | |
| | secured by a vehicle. | | | | | | | | |
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Nodaway Valley Bank | | $3,192 monthly payments including | | | 107,533 | | | | 115,036 | |
| | interest of 6.25%; final payment | | | | | | | | |
| | due June 2015, secured by certain equipment. | | | | | | | | |
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| | Total | | | 527,435 | | | | 191,654 | |
| | Less current portion | | | 402,219 | | | | 54,844 | |
| | Long-term portion | | $ | 125,216 | | | $ | 136,810 | |
Future minimum payments are:
2012 | | $ | 402,219 | |
2013 | | | 48,985 | |
2014 | | | 51,212 | |
2015 | | | 17,844 | |
2016 | | | 7,175 | |
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Total | | $ | 527,435 | |
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 4 - INCOME TAXES
The recognition of income tax expense related to uncertain tax positions is determined under the provisions of FASB ASC – 740-10. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has not identified any uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The income tax positions taken for open years are appropriately stated and supported for all open years. The Company’s federal tax returns for the fiscal years ended 2009, 2010 and 2011 are subject to examination by the IRS taxing authority.
As of September 30, 2011, the Company has unused contributions carryforward of $3,821 and a net operating loss carryforward of $25,603. A valuation allowance has been provided against the deferred tax asset for the net operating loss carryforward as management believes the company will more likely than not be unable to utilize the net operating loss carryforward prior to its expiration.
NOTE 5 - SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Cash paid for: | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,886 | | | $ | 2,544 | |
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Non-cash transaction: | | | | | | | | |
Equipment in accounts payable | | $ | 1,700 | | | $ | - | |
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Chase General Corporation (Chase) is a holding company for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dye Candy Company. This subsidiary is the main operating company that is engaged in the manufacture of confectionery products which are sold primarily to wholesale houses, grocery accounts, vendors, and repackers. The subsidiary (Company) operates two divisions, Chase Candy division and Seasonal Candy division, which share a common labor force and utilize the same basic equipment and raw materials. Therefore, segment reporting for the two divisions is not maintained by Management.
The Company’s business, like that of many other confectionary product manufacturers, is seasonal. Historically, the Company has realized more of its revenue and earnings in the fiscal second quarter, which includes the majority of the holiday shopping season, than in any other fiscal quarter.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Three Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
The following management comments regarding Chase’s results of operations and outlook should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements included pursuant to Item 1 of the quarterly report.
The following table sets forth certain items as a percentage of net sales and revenues for the periods presented:
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | September 30 | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Net sales | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % |
Cost of sales | | | 79 | | | | 67 | |
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Gross profit | | | 21 | | | | 33 | |
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Operating expenses | | | 25 | | | | 26 | |
Income (loss) from operations | | | (4 | ) | | | 7 | |
Net income (loss) before income taxes | | | (4 | ) | | | 6 | |
Provision (credit) for income taxes | | | - | | | | 1 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | (4 | )% | | | 5 | % |
NET SALES
Net sales increased $137,093 or 18% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $905,929 compared to $768,836 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Gross sales for Chase Candy decreased $59,297 to $366,252 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $425,549 for 2010. Gross sales for Seasonal Candy increased $197,594 to $560,966 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $363,372 for 2010.
The 14% decrease in gross sales of Chase Candy of $59,297 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 over the same period ended September 30, 2010, is primarily due to the net effect of increased sales for the Cherry Mash Bar, Mini Mash Barrell, Mini Mash Keg, and Cherry Mash Merchandisers of approximately $6,000 offset by one customer reducing orders by approximately $31,000 versus the first quarter a year ago due to reduced distribution combined with another customer reducing orders by approximately $36,000 versus first quarter a year ago due to timing of orders. The 54% increase in gross sales of Seasonal Candy of $197,594 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 over the same period ended September 30, 2010, is primarily due to increased orders from one customer totaling approximately $140,000 versus first quarter a year ago due to timing of orders combined with increased orders from two customers of approximately $75,000 due to increased business.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
COST OF SALES
The cost of sales increased $195,940 to $713,560 increasing to 79% of related revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $517,620 or 67% of related revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010.
The 38% increase in cost of sales of $195,940 is primarily due to the 18% increase in net sales of $137,093 combined with raw material price increases in chocolate, peanuts, and sugar which were not passed along to customers. Direct costs of goods for materials manufactured and net change in inventories for the three months ended September 30, 2011, increased $207,107 to $395,328 as compared to $188,221 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, which is primarily due to increases in sales and raw material price increases. Increases in the price of chocolate were primarily caused by civil unrest in cocoa producing areas of West Africa where decreased supply lead to increased costs. Increases in the price of peanuts was primarily caused by a drought in Texas where decreased supply lead to increased costs. Increases in the price of sugar were primarily caused by unintentional decreased production levels where decreased supply lead to increased costs. Management does not anticipate the prices of these raw materials to return to previous levels in the near future. Management is considering and evaluating the need to increase prices charged to customers for future sales. Freight in/out for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased $517 to $54,722 as compared to $54,205 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, which is primarily due to an increase in sales. Direct labor cost decreased $15,356 to $109,030 as compared to $124,386 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, which is primarily due to a decrease in the amount paid to temporary worker agencies of $17,801 from $25,553 in the three months ending September 30, 2010 to $7,752 in the three months ending September 30, 2011, combined with a decrease of 127 production hours to 7,408 production hours worked for the three months ended September 30, 2011 from 7,535 production hours worked for the three months ended September 30, 2010.
The Company increased total inventory $25,910 or 5% to $569,634 at September 30, 2011 from $543,724 held in inventory at June 30, 2011 as a result of building up inventory product to be delivered in October and November 2011. The Company decreased finished goods inventory 2% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $257,826 from the June 30, 2011 finished goods inventory levels of $263,934. The Company increased goods in process inventory 339% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $14,379 from the June 30, 2011 goods in process inventory levels of $3,275. The Company increased raw materials inventory 62% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $143,475 from the June 30, 2011 raw materials inventory levels of $88,490. The increase in raw materials inventory was primarily due to price increases in chocolate peanuts, and sugar. The Company decreased packaging materials inventory 18% during the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $153,954 from the June 30, 2011 packaging materials inventory levels of $188,025.
SELLING EXPENSES
Selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased $18,097 to $99,022, which is 11% of sales, compared to $80,925 or 11% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010.
The increase of $18,097 in selling expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily due to higher commissions and premium promotions being paid, and sample costs for the period in an effort to increase sales volume. Commissions and premium promotions, and sample costs increased $15,793 to $53,549 for this period from $37,756 for the three months ended September 30, 2010.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased $9,047 to $129,374 and decreased to 14% of sales, compared to $120,327 or 16% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The increased costs are primarily because of a $2,133 increase in insurance expense, a $4,698 increase in professional fees, and a $5,664 increase in office salaries offset by a $2,401 decrease in website expense.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Other income and (expense) increased by $1,645 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to $(4,041), compared to $(2,396) for the three months ended September 30, 2010 primarily due to an increase in interest expenses.
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ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
PROVISION (CREDIT) FOR INCOME TAXES
The Company recorded a tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2011 of $(5,031) as compared to a tax expense of $8,694 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The net tax benefit recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2011 is primarily due to the loss from operations in that period.
NET INCOME (LOSS)
The Company reported a net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2011 of $(35,037), compared to net income of $39,374 for the three months ended September 30, 2010. This decrease of $74,411 is explained above.
PREFERRED DIVIDENDS
Preferred dividends were $32,018 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 which reflects additional preferred stock dividends in arrears on the Company’s Series A and Series B $5 par value preferred stock and its Series A and Series B $20 par value preferred stock.
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Net loss applicable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $(67,055) which is a decrease of $74,411 as compared to the net income for the three months ended September 30, 2010 of $7,356.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The table below presents the summary of cash flow for the fiscal period indicated.
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (325,338 | ) | | $ | (72,711 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | - | | | $ | (851 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | $ | 335,781 | | | $ | 25,460 | |
Management has no material commitments for capital expenditures during the remainder of fiscal 2012. The $335,781 of cash provided by financing activities is the receipt of $250,000 drawn from the line-of-credit and $100,000 received from an officer’s loan to the Company, net of principal payments on equipment and vehicle loans. The line-of-credit was fully drawn at September 30, 2011. Since September 30, 2011, the Company has made principal payments totaling $100,000 thru November 8, 2011 on the line-of-credit. Management expects that projected cash flows will enable the Company to pay the full balance on the line-of-credit and officer’s loan prior to December 31, 2011.
Management believes that the projected cash flow from operations, combined with its existing cash balances, will be sufficient to meet its funding requirements for the foreseeable future.
Management believes that inflation will have only a minimal effect on future operations since such effects will be offset by sales price increases, which are not expected to have a significant effect upon demand.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Forward-Looking Information
This report, as well as our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “continue,” “predict” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. This report contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other topics, our expected financial position, results of operations, cash flows, strategy, and management’s plans and objectives. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about a number of important factors. While we believe that our assumptions about such factors are reasonable, such factors involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be different from what appear here. These risk factors include: the ability to adequately pass through customers unanticipated future increases in raw material costs, decreased demand for products, expected orders that do not occur, loss of key customers, the impact of competition and price erosion as well as supply and manufacturing constraints, and other risks and uncertainties. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this report will prove accurate, and our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
CHASE GENERAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Chase’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Chase’s 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”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, this officer has concluded that Chase’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in periodic filings under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including those officers, and to members of the Board of Directors, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no significant changes in Chase’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that in management’s estimates are reasonably likely to materially affect Chase’s internal control over financial reporting subsequent to the date of the evaluation.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Not applicable to a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
| b. | The total cumulative preferred stock dividends contingency at September 30, 2011 is $7,340,464. |
ITEM 4. [RESERVED]
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
| Exhibit | 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| Exhibit | 32.1 | Certification of President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
| Exhibit | 101 | The following financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
| | Chase General Corporation and Subsidiary (Registrant) | |
| | | |
November 14, 2011 | | /s/ Barry M. Yantis | |
Date | | Barry M. Yantis | |
| | Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and | |
| | Chief Financial Officer, President and Treasurer | |
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