UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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þ | | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 2011
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o | | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 1-31643
CCA Industries Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 04-2795439 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
200 Murray Hill Parkway
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(Address of principal executive offices)
(201) 330-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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 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. Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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). Yesþ Noo
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ
As of October 14, 2011 there were (i) 6,086,740 shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding; and (ii) 967,702 shares of the issuer’s Class A common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.
CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Current Assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 7,679,011 | | | $ | 8,064,255 | |
Short-term investments and marketable securities | | | 2,346,122 | | | | 4,673,848 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,777,106 and $1,263,250, respectively | | | 8,011,570 | | | | 5,990,010 | |
Inventories, net of reserve for inventory obsolescence of $813,217 and $1,372,798, respectively | | | 9,146,439 | | | | 9,077,234 | |
Insurance claim receivable | | | — | | | | 361,639 | |
Prepaid expenses and sundry receivables | | | 591,714 | | | | 976,108 | |
Prepaid income taxes | | | 973,841 | | | | 999,702 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 1,491,948 | | | | 1,755,783 | |
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Total Current Assets | | | 30,240,645 | | | | 31,898,579 | |
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Property and Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | 542,525 | | | | 550,689 | |
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Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization | | | 673,233 | | | | 673,580 | |
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Other Assets | | | | | | | | |
Marketable securities | | | 3,114,663 | | | | 3,124,051 | |
Other | | | 52,800 | | | | 65,300 | |
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Total Other Assets | | | 3,167,463 | | | | 3,189,351 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 34,623,866 | | | $ | 36,312,199 | |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 7,777,273 | | | $ | 8,506,279 | |
Capitalized lease obligation — current portion | | | 6,180 | | | | 15,197 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 22,500 | | | | — | |
Dividends payable | | | 493,811 | | | | 493,811 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 8,299,764 | | | | 9,015,287 | |
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Deferred tax liability | | | 146,677 | | | | 118,717 | |
Capitalized lease obligations-long term | | | 3,135 | | | | 8,149 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 8,449,576 | | | | 9,142,153 | |
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Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $1.00 par; authorized 20,000,000 shares; none issued | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $.01 par; authorized 15,000,000 shares; 6,086,740 shares issued and outstanding | | | 60,867 | | | | 60,867 | |
Class A common stock, $.01 par; authorized 5,000,000 shares; 967,702 shares issued and outstanding | | | 9,677 | | | | 9,677 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 2,329,049 | | | | 2,329,049 | |
Retained earnings | | | 23,820,172 | | | | 24,806,474 | |
Unrealized (loss) on marketable securities | | | (45,475 | ) | | | (36,021 | ) |
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Total Shareholders’ Equity | | | 26,174,290 | | | | 27,170,046 | |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 34,623,866 | | | $ | 36,312,199 | |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | August 31, | | | August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales of health and beauty aid products — Net | | $ | 12,113,942 | | | $ | 12,490,391 | | | $ | 37,322,630 | | | $ | 40,289,676 | |
Other income | | | 115,046 | | | | 106,009 | | | | 362,778 | | | | 360,227 | |
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Total Revenues | | | 12,228,988 | | | | 12,596,400 | | | | 37,685,408 | | | | 40,649,903 | |
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Costs and Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Costs of sales | | | 5,130,071 | | | | 6,006,187 | | | | 14,849,258 | | | | 17,157,109 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 4,980,756 | | | | 5,371,167 | | | | 16,779,297 | | | | 16,312,271 | |
Advertising, cooperative and promotional expenses | | | 1,322,522 | | | | 1,690,455 | | | | 4,771,316 | | | | 5,599,736 | |
Research and development | | | 158,937 | | | | 144,882 | | | | 503,572 | | | | 448,159 | |
Bad debt (recovery) expense | | | (61,308 | ) | | | 25,228 | | | | (60,173 | ) | | | 39,567 | |
Interest expense | | | 154 | | | | 748 | | | | 703 | | | | 3,499 | |
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Total | | | 11,531,132 | | | | 13,238,667 | | | | 36,843,973 | | | | 39,560,341 | |
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Advertising Litigation Expense | | | — | | | | 65,254 | | | | — | | | | 2,194,297 | |
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Total Costs and Expenses | | | 11,531,132 | | | | 13,303,921 | | | | 36,843,973 | | | | 41,754,638 | |
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Income (Loss) before | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for (Benefit from) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income Taxes | | | 697,856 | | | | (707,521 | ) | | | 841,435 | | | | (1,104,735 | ) |
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Provision for (Benefit from) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income Taxes | | | 298,562 | | | | (109,296 | ) | | | 346,304 | | | | (137,475 | ) |
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Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 399,294 | | | $ | (598,225 | ) | | $ | 495,131 | | | $ | (967,260 | ) |
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Earnings (Loss) per Share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.14 | ) |
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Diluted | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | (0.08 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.14 | ) |
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | |
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Diluted | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | | | | 7,054,442 | |
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Cash dividends declared per common share | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | 0.21 | |
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See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | August 31, | | | August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 399,294 | | | $ | (598,225 | ) | | $ | 495,131 | | | $ | (967,260 | ) |
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Other Comprehensive (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income — Unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of tax * (Note 7, Note 12) | | | (82,317 | ) | | | 99,333 | | | | (9,454 | ) | | | 239,332 | |
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Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | $ | 316,977 | | | $ | (498,892 | ) | | $ | 485,677 | | | $ | (727,928 | ) |
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* | | Unrealized holding loss for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2011 is net of a deferred tax benefit from unrealized losses of $56,323 and $5,898 respectively. Unrealized holding gain for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010 is net of a deferred tax (expense) from unrealized gains of $(65,948) and $(16,534) respectively. |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | August 31, | | | August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 495,131 | | | $ | (967,260 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 147,677 | | | | 183,429 | |
Bad debt expense | | | 19,201 | | | | — | |
(Gain) loss on sale of securities | | | (815 | ) | | | 14,386 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 297,693 | | | | (363,099 | ) |
Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) in accounts receivable | | | (2,040,761 | ) | | | (277,634 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in inventory | | | (69,205 | ) | | | 30,958 | |
Decrease (increase) in insurance claim receivable | | | 361,639 | | | | (384,925 | ) |
Decrease in prepaid expenses and miscellaneous receivables | | | 384,395 | | | | 83,556 | |
Decrease in prepaid income taxes | | | 25,861 | | | | (830,599 | ) |
Decrease in other assets | | | 12,500 | | | | — | |
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (729,006 | ) | | | 1,267,680 | |
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable | | | 22,500 | | | | (147,153 | ) |
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Net Cash (Used in) Operating Activities | | | (1,073,190 | ) | | | (1,390,661 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | | | (139,168 | ) | | | (80,414 | ) |
Purchase of marketable securities | | | (1,193,419 | ) | | | (9,157,181 | ) |
Proceeds from sale or maturity of marketable securities | | | 3,516,000 | | | | 14,367,992 | |
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Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities | | | 2,183,413 | | | | 5,130,397 | |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Payments of capital lease obligation | | | (14,034 | ) | | | (40,443 | ) |
Dividends paid | | | (1,481,433 | ) | | | (1,481,433 | ) |
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Net Cash (Used in) Financing Activities | | | (1,495,467 | ) | | | (1,521,876 | ) |
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash | | | (385,244 | ) | | | 2,217,860 | |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | | | 8,064,255 | | | | 7,844,369 | |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | | $ | 7,679,011 | | | $ | 10,062,229 | |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 703 | | | $ | 3,499 | |
Income taxes | | | 2,690 | | | | 1,422,836 | |
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Schedule of Non Cash Financing Activities: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends declared | | $ | 1,481,433 | | | $ | 1,481,433 | |
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 —BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year ended November 30, 2011. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2010 and to Note 13 regarding prior period adjustments. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
NOTE 2 —ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
CCA Industries, Inc. (“CCA”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on March 25, 1983.
CCA manufactures and distributes health and beauty aid products.
CCA has two wholly-owned active subsidiaries, CCA Online Industries, Inc., and CCA IND., S.A. DE C.V., a Variable Capital Corporation organized pursuant to the laws of Mexico. CCA Cosmetics, Inc., CCA Labs, Inc., and Berdell, Inc, are wholly-owned subsidiaries that are currently inactive.
NOTE 3 —SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CCA and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”). All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Estimates and Assumptions:
The consolidated financial statements include the use of estimates, which management believes are reasonable. The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accounting estimates and assumptions are those that management considers to be most critical to the financial statements because they inherently involve significant judgment and uncertainties. All of these estimates and assumptions reflect management’s best judgment about current economic and market conditions and their effects on the information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Comprehensive (loss) income includes changes in equity that are excluded from the consolidated statements of operations and are recorded directly into a separate section of consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income. The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) shown on the consolidated balance sheets consist of unrealized gains and losses on investment holdings, net of deferred tax expense or benefit.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents.
Short-Term Investments and Marketable Securities:
Short-term investments and marketable securities consist of certificates of deposits, corporate and government bonds and equity securities. The Company has classified its investments as Available-for-Sale securities. Accordingly, such investments are reported at fair market value, with the resultant unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Fair value for Available-for-Sale securities is determined by reference to quoted market prices or other relevant information.
Accounts Receivable:
Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables recorded at original invoice amount, less an estimated allowance for uncollectible amounts. The accounts receivable balance is further reduced by allowances for cooperative advertising and reserves for returns which are anticipated to be taken as credits against the balances as of the balance sheet date. The allowances and reserves which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices are included in accrued liabilities. Trade credit is generally extended on a short term basis; thus trade receivables do not bear interest, although a finance charge may be applied to receivables that are past due. Trade receivables are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with customers and their current financial condition. Changes in the estimated collectability of trade receivables are recorded in the results of operations for the period in which the estimate is revised. Trade receivables that are deemed uncollectible are offset against the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The Company generally does not require collateral for trade receivables.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 —SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (weighted average) or market. Product returns are recorded in inventory when they are received at the lower of their original cost or market, as appropriate. Obsolete inventory is written off and its value is removed from inventory at the time its obsolescence is determined.
Property and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization:
Property and equipment are stated at cost. The Company charges to expense repairs and maintenance items, while major improvements and betterments are capitalized.
When the Company sells or otherwise disposes of property and equipment items, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any gain or loss is included in earnings.
Depreciation and amortization are provided utilizing the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives or lease terms of the assets, whichever is shorter:
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Machinery and equipment | | 5-7 Years |
Furniture and fixtures | | 3-10 Years |
Tools, dies and masters | | 3 Years |
Transportation equipment | | 5 Years |
Leasehold improvements | | Lesser of remaining life of the lease or life of the asset (ranging from 1-12 years) |
Intangible Assets:
Intangible assets, which consist of trademarks and patents, are stated at cost. Patents are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over a period of 17 years. Such intangible assets are reviewed for potential impairment on a quarterly basis.
Web Site Costs:
Certain costs incurred in creating the graphics and content of the Company’s web site have been capitalized in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other”, issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). The Company had determined that these costs would be amortized over a two-year period. Web site design and conceptual costs are expensed as incurred.
Financial Instruments:
The carrying value of assets and liabilities considered financial instruments approximate their respective fair value.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 —SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Income Taxes:
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities as recorded on the Company’s financial statements and the carrying amounts as reflected on the Company’s income tax return. In addition, the tax effect of charitable contributions that cannot be deducted in the current period and are carried forward for future periods are also reflected as deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are valued using the tax rates expected to apply in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. 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 asset will not be realized.
Tax Credits:
Tax credits, when present, are accounted for using the flow-through method as a reduction of income taxes in the years utilized.
Earnings Per Common Share:
Basic earnings per share are calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”, which requires using the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents using the “treasury stock method”. Common stock equivalents consist of stock options. Based on the stockholder protection rights agreement discussed in Note No. 10, there is a potential dilution of earnings per common share if an acquirer accumulated twenty percent (20%) or more of the outstanding common shares of the Company.
Revenue Recognition:
The Company recognizes sales upon shipment of merchandise. Net sales comprise gross revenues less expected returns, trade discounts, customer allowances and various sales incentives. Although no legal right of return exists between the customer and the Company, returns are accepted if it is in the best interests of the Company’s relationship with the customer. The Company, therefore, records a reserve for returns based on the historical returns as a percentage of sales in the five preceding months, adjusting for returns that can be put back into inventory, and a specific reserve based on customer circumstances. Those returns which are anticipated to be taken as credits against the balances as of the balance sheet date are offset against the accounts receivable. The reserves which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices are included in accrued liabilities.
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CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 —SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Sales Incentives:
In accordance with ASC Topic 605-10-S99, “Revenue Recognition”, the Company has accounted for certain sales incentives offered to customers by charging them directly to sales as opposed to advertising and promotional expense. These accounting adjustments under ASC Topic 605-10-S99 do not affect net income.
Advertising Costs:
The Company’s policy for financial reporting is to charge advertising cost to expense as incurred. Advertising, cooperative and promotional expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010 were $1,322,522 and $1,690,455, respectively. Advertising, cooperative and promotional expenses for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010 were $4,771,316 and $5,599,736, respectively.
Shipping Costs:
The Company’s policy for financial reporting purposes is to include shipping costs as part of selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred. Shipping costs included for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010 were $670,043 and $729,725, respectively. Shipping costs included for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 were $2,126,917 and $2,047,045, respectively.
Stock Options:
In December 2004, the FASB issued ASC Topic 718, “Stock Compensation”. ASC Topic 718 requires stock grants to employees to be recognized in the consolidated statements of operations based on their fair values.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-06, which is an update to Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures”. This update establishes further disclosure requirements regarding transfers in and out of levels 1 and 2, and activity in level 3 fair value measurements. The update also provides clarification as to the level of disaggregation for each class of assets and liabilities, requires disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques, and also includes conforming amendments to the guidance on employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets. ASU 2010-06 was effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. ASU 2010-06 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-09, which is an update to Topic 855, “Subsequent Events”. This update clarifies the date through which the Company is required to evaluate subsequent events. SEC filers will be required to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued. ASU 2010-09 was effective upon issuance, and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 —SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued):
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, which is an update to Topic 350, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other”. This update provides additional guidance with regard to performing goodwill impairment testing for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. ASU 2010-28 was effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. ASU 2010-28 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, which is an update to Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”. This update establishes common requirements for measuring fair value and related disclosures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and international financial reporting standards. This amendment did not require additional fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, which is an update to Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income”. This update eliminates the option of presenting the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity, requires consecutive presentation of the statement of net income and other comprehensive income and requires reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to net income to be shown on the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 is effective for all interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. ASU 2011-05 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operation.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currently adopted would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
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NOTE 4 —INVENTORIES
The components of inventory consist of the following:
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Raw materials | | $ | 6,036,650 | | | $ | 5,773,121 | |
Finished goods | | | 3,109,789 | | | | 3,304,113 | |
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| | $ | 9,146,439 | | | $ | 9,077,234 | |
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At August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2010, the Company had a reserve for obsolescence of $813,217 and $1,372,798, respectively.
NOTE 5 —PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
The components of property and equipment consisted of the following:
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Machinery and equipment | | $ | 273,003 | | | $ | 261,676 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 988,473 | | | | 961,378 | |
Transportation Equipment | | | 27,538 | | | | — | |
Tools, dies, and masters | | | 387,311 | | | | 352,276 | |
Capitalized lease obligations | | | 263,067 | | | | 263,067 | |
Web Site | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,000 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 466,934 | | | | 428,761 | |
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| | | 2,426,326 | | | | 2,287,158 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | 1,883,801 | | | | 1,736,469 | |
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Property and Equipment — Net | | $ | 542,525 | | | $ | 550,689 | |
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Depreciation expense for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $49,918 and $57,366, respectively. Depreciation expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $147,332 and $181,791, respectively.
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NOTE 6 —INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of owned trademarks and patents for ten product lines
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Patents and trademarks | | $ | 822,896 | | | $ | 822,896 | |
Less: Accumulated amortization | | | 149,663 | | | | 149,316 | |
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Intangible Assets — Net | | $ | 673,233 | | | $ | 673,580 | |
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Patents are amortized on a straight-line basis over their legal life of 17 years and trademarks are adjusted to realizable value for each quarterly reporting period. Amortization expense for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 were $116 and $546, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to $347 and $1,638, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the years ending November 30, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 will be $462, $462, $462, $439 and $421 respectively.
NOTE 7 —SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Short-term investments and marketable securities, which consist of fully guaranteed bank certificates of deposit, stock and various corporate and government obligations, are stated at market value. The Company has classified its investments as Available-for-Sale securities and considers as current assets those investments which will mature or are likely to be sold within the ensuing twelve months. The remaining investments are considered non-current assets. The cost and market values of the investments at August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2010 were as follows:
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| | August 31, 2011 | | | November 30, 2010 | |
| | COST | | | MARKET | | | COST | | | MARKET | |
Current: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Guaranteed bank certificates of deposit | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 816,000 | | | $ | 821,836 | |
Corporate obligations | | | 970,461 | | | | 967,811 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 202,364 | |
U.S. Government obligations (including mortgage backed securities) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,499,185 | | | | 2,499,100 | |
Preferred stock | | | 454,855 | | | | 391,080 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 216,140 | |
Common stock | | | 443,815 | | | | 538,742 | | | | 667,188 | | | | 710,023 | |
Limited Partnership | | | 223,373 | | | | 221,815 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mutual funds | | | 215,274 | | | | 191,377 | | | | 215,273 | | | | 187,639 | |
Other equity | | | 70,206 | | | | 35,297 | | | | 70,202 | | | | 36,746 | |
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Total Current | | | 2,377,984 | | | | 2,346,122 | | | | 4,717,848 | | | | 4,673,848 | |
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NOTE 7 —SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)
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| | August 31, 2011 | | | November 30, 2010 | |
| | COST | | | MARKET | | | COST | | | MARKET | |
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Long-term: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate obligations | | | 754,518 | | | | 743,628 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 748,629 | |
Preferred stock | | | 2,404,587 | | | | 2,371,035 | | | | 2,391,002 | | | | 2,375,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total Long-term | | | 3,159,105 | | | | 3,114,663 | | | | 3,141,002 | | | | 3,124,051 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 5,537,089 | | | $ | 5,460,785 | | | $ | 7,858,850 | | | $ | 7,797,899 | |
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As of August 31, 2011, the Company had unrealized losses on its investments of $(76,301). This amount was reduced by a deferred tax benefit of $30,826, of which a $24,928 benefit was recorded in prior fiscal years and a benefit of $5,898 was recorded in fiscal 2011. None of the unrealized losses have been deemed to be other-than-temporary or temporary impairments, and are accounted for under mark-to-market rules for Available-for-Sale securities. Please see Note 3 for further information.
Bank certificates of deposit and interest bearing accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. Non-interest bearing accounts are insured for the full balance under the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program. The Company maintains accounts with several brokerage firms. The accounts contain cash and securities. Balances are insured up to $500,000 (with a limit of $100,000 for cash) by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
The Company adopted ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” as of December 1, 2007, which expands disclosures about investments that are measured and reported at fair market value. ASC Topic 820 established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques utilized to measure fair value into three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for the identical asset or liability that the reporting entity has ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Quoted market prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and where fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies.
Level 3 — Unobserved inputs for the asset or liability. Fair value is determined by the reporting entity’s own assumptions utilizing the best information available, and includes situations where there is little market activity for the investment.
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NOTE 7 —SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Continued)
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| | | | | | Quoted | | | Significant | |
| | | | | | Market Price | | | Other | |
| | | | | | in Active | | | Observable | |
| | August 31, | | | Markets | | | Inputs | |
Description | | 2011 | | | (Level 1) | | | (Level 2) | |
Bank Certificates of Deposit | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Corporate obligations | | | 1,711,439 | | | | — | | | | 1,711,439 | |
Preferred Stock | | | 2,762,115 | | | | 2,762,115 | | | | — | |
Common Stock | | | 538,742 | | | | 538,742 | | | | — | |
Limited Partnership | | | 221,815 | | | | 221,815 | | | | — | |
Mutual Funds | | | 191,377 | | | | 191,377 | | | | — | |
Other Equity | | | 35,297 | | | | — | | | | 35,297 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 5,460,785 | | | $ | 3,714,049 | | | $ | 1,746,736 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Quoted | | | Significant | |
| | | | | | Market Price | | | Other | |
| | | | | | in Active | | | Observable | |
| | November 30, | | | Markets | | | Inputs | |
Description | | 2010 | | | (Level 1) | | | (Level 2) | |
Bank Certificates of Deposit | | $ | 821,836 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 821,836 | |
Corporate obligations | | | 950,993 | | | | — | | | | 950,993 | |
Government Obligations | | | 2,499,100 | | | | 2,499,100 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stock | | | 2,591,562 | | | | 2,591,562 | | | | — | |
Common Stock | | | 710,023 | | | | 710,023 | | | | — | |
Mutual Funds | | | 187,639 | | | | 187,639 | | | | — | |
Other Equity | | | 36,746 | | | | — | | | | 36,746 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 7,797,899 | | | $ | 5,988,324 | | | $ | 1,809,575 | |
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NOTE 8 —ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
The following items, which exceeded 5% of total current liabilities, are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of:
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| | August 31, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | (In Thousands) | | | (In Thousands) | |
a) Media advertising | | $ | 871 | | | $ | * | |
b) Accrued returns | | | 1,262 | | | | 1,317 | |
c) Coop advertising | | | 1,701 | | | | 1,610 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 3,834 | | | $ | 2,927 | |
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| | |
* | | Did not exceed 5% of total current liabilities at November 30, 2010. |
All other liabilities individually did not exceed 5% of total current liabilities.
NOTE 9 —OTHER INCOME
Other income consists of the following:
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| | Three Months Ending | | | Nine Months Ending | |
| | August 31, | | | August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and dividend income | | $ | 62,608 | | | $ | 54,876 | | | $ | 189,599 | | | $ | 196,349 | |
Royalty income | | | 50,863 | | | | 45,000 | | | | 159,694 | | | | 135,000 | |
Realized (loss) gain on sale of Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,394 | | | | 815 | | | | (14,975 | ) |
Miscellaneous | | | 1,575 | | | | 3,739 | | | | 12,670 | | | | 43,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 115,046 | | | $ | 106,009 | | | $ | 362,778 | | | $ | 360,227 | |
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
The Company has a license agreement with Alleghany Pharmacal Corporation (“Alleghany”), which it entered into in 1986 for the use of certain trademarks, including Nutra Nail and Hair Off. The license agreement provides that if, and when, in the aggregate, $9,000,000 in royalties had been paid thereunder, the royalty rate for those products charged at 6% would be reduced to 1%. The Company paid an aggregate of $9,000,000 in royalties to Alleghany as of April 2003, and commencing on May 1, 2003, the license royalty was reduced to 1%. On March 25, 2011, the Company received a letter on behalf of Alleghany claiming that the Company was in default of the license agreement, and that minimum annual royalties of $360,000 per year were due to
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Litigation (Continued)
Alleghany for fiscal 2003 and subsequent years. The Company had understood since the inception of the license agreement, that once the royalty rate was reduced to 1%, the minimum royalties would end. On July 8, 2011, the Company reached a settlement in which it agreed to a one-time payment to Alleghany of $600,000, an increase in the royalty rate from 1% to 2.5%, and a minimum annual royalty of $250,000 in order to settle this matter in full. Although management believed that the Company had a meritorious defense and could prevail in a court of law, it was decided to settle the dispute due to the risk of loss of two profitable core brands, “Nutra Nail” and “Hair Off”, and possible substantial liabilities that the Company estimated could be as high as $1,900,000. An expense of $695,000 was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2011 to reflect the anticipated costs of settling this matter and the increased royalty rate, with the expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations. The one-time payment of $600,000 was paid by the Company to Alleghany on July 18, 2011.
We may be subject to additional various claims, complaints and legal actions that arise from time to time in the normal course of business. Other than as described above, we do not believe we are party to any currently pending legal proceedings that will result in a material adverse effect on our business. There can be no assurance that existing or future legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business or otherwise will not have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Dividends and Capital Transactions
On January 28, 2011, the board of directors declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the first quarter ended February 28, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of February 10, 2011 and was paid on March 10, 2011.
On February 9, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend, payable to holders of record as of the close of business on February 22, 2011 of one preferred stock purchase right (a Right) for each outstanding share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (together, the Common Stock). In addition, the Company will issue one Right with each new share of Common Stock issued. In connection therewith, on February 9, 2011, the Company entered into a Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement (as amended from time to time, the Rights Agreement) with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC, as Rights Agent, which has a term of one year, unless amended by the Board of Directors (and in certain circumstances with certain stockholder approval) in accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement. The Rights will initially trade with and be inseparable from our Common Stock and will not be evidenced by separate certificates unless they become exercisable. Each Right entitles its holder to purchase from the Company
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Dividends and Capital Transactions (Continued)
one-hundredth of a share of participating preferred stock having economic and voting terms similar to the Common Stock at an exercise price of $18 per Right, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement, once the Rights become exercisable. Under the Rights Agreement, the Rights become exercisable if any person or group acquires 20% or more of the Common Stock or, in the case of any person or group that owned 20% or more of the Common Stock as of February 9, 2011, upon the acquisition of any additional shares by such person or group. The Company, its subsidiaries, employee benefit plans of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and any entity holding Common Stock for or pursuant to the terms of any such plan are excepted. Upon exercise of the Right in accordance with the Rights Agreement, the holder would be able to purchase a number of shares of Common Stock from the Company having an aggregate market price (as defined in the Rights Agreement) equal to twice the then-current exercise price for an amount in cash equal to the then-current exercise price. In addition, the Company may, in certain circumstances and pursuant to the terms of the Rights Agreement, exchange the Rights for one share of Common Stock or an equivalent security for each Right or, alternatively, redeem the Rights for $0.001 per Right. The Rights will not prevent a takeover of our Company, but may cause substantial dilution to a person that acquires 20% or more of the Company’s Common Stock.
On February 28, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the second quarter ended May 31, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of May 2, 2011, and was paid on June 2, 2011.
On July 15, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.07 per share dividend for the third quarter ended August 31, 2011. The dividend was payable to all shareholders of record as of August 2, 2011, and was paid on September 2, 2011.
Change of Control Agreements
On March 15, 2011, the compensation committee of the board of directors, acting on behalf of the Company, entered into a Change of Control Agreement (together, the “COC Agreements”) with each of Ira W. Berman and David Edell (the “Consultants”). Each of Mr. Berman and Mr. Edell was employed as a senior executive of the Company until December 31, 2010, at which point they each became consultants to the Company pursuant to the terms of their respective Amended and Restated Employment Agreements, as amended (each, an “Employment/Consulting Agreement”), which are listed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2010. Mr. Edell is a director of the Company, and Mr. Berman was a director until August 4, 2011.
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Change of Control Agreements (Continued)
The COC Agreements contained identical terms and conditions to each other and provide that, in the event of a Change of Control of the Company, each of the Consultants is entitled to cease performing consulting services under his respective Employment/Consulting Agreement, and is entitled to certain payments from the Company, including a lump sum payment of all fees under the Employment/Consulting Agreement from the date of occurrence of the Change of Control through the end of the original term of that Employment/Consulting Agreement. In addition, upon on Change of Control, all of the Consultants’ unvested awards under the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, if any, automatically vest in full.
Under the COC Agreements, each Consultant has agreed to a non-competition and non-solicitation restriction for two years, during which two-year period the Consultant is entitled to continued coverage under the Company’s group health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans. The foregoing summary of the COC Agreements are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the COC Agreements, copies of which may be found in Form 8-K, filed by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2011.
Employment Agreements
On March 21, 2011, the compensation committee of the board of directors, acting on behalf of the Company, entered into an Employment Agreement (each, an “Employment Agreement”) with each of Dunnan Edell, Stephen A. Heit, and Drew Edell (each, an “Executive”). Pursuant their respective Employment Agreements, Mr. Dunnan Edell has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Heit has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Drew Edell has been engaged to continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Product Development and Production.
Mr. Dunnan Edell and Mr. Drew Edell are brothers and are the sons of David Edell, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and serves as a consultant to the Company.
Except as set forth below, the Employment Agreements contain substantially similar terms to each other. The term of employment under each of the Employment Agreements runs from March 21, 2011 through December 31, 2013, and will continue thereafter for successive one-year periods unless the Company or the Executive chooses not to renew the respective Employment Agreement.
Under the respective Employment Agreements, the base salaries of Mr. Dunnan Edell, Mr. Heit, and Mr. Drew Edell are $350,000, $250,000, and $275,000 per annum, respectively, and may be increased each year at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Executives are eligible to receive an annual performance-based bonus under their respective Employment Agreement, and are entitled to participate in Company equity compensation plans. In addition, each of the Executives will receive an automobile allowance, health insurance and certain other benefits.
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Employment Agreements (Continued)
In the event of termination of the respective Employment Agreement as a result of the disability or death of the Executive, the Executive (or his estate or beneficiaries) shall be entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and accrued until such termination as well as a single-sum payment equal to the Executive’s base salary and a single-sum payment equal to the value of the highest bonus earned by the Executive in the one-year period preceding the date of termination pro-rated for the number of days served in that fiscal year.
If the Company terminates the Executive for Cause (as defined in the respective Employment Agreement), or the Executive terminates his employment in a manner not considered to be for Good Reason, the Executive shall be entitled to receive all base salary and other benefits earned and accrued prior to the date of termination. If the Company terminates the Executive in a manner that is not for Cause or due to the Executive’s death or disability, the Executive terminates his employment for Good Reason, or the Company does not renew the Employment Agreement after December 31, 2013, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a single-sum payment equal to his unpaid base salary and other benefits earned and accrued prior to the date of termination and a single-sum payment of an amount equal to three times (a) the average of the base salary amounts paid to Executive over the three calendar years prior to the date of termination, (b) if less than three years have elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of termination, the highest base salary paid to the Executive in any calendar year prior to the date of termination, or (c) if less than twelve months have elapsed between March 21, 2011 and the date of termination, the highest base salary received in any month times twelve. In addition, each Executive is entitled to certain benefits in connection with a Change of Control (as defined in their respective Employment Agreements).
Under the Employment Agreements, each Executive has agreed to non-competition restrictions for a period of six months following the end of the term of his Employment Agreement, during which period the Executive will be paid an amount equal to his base salary for a period of six months, and an amount equal to the pro rata share of any bonus attributable to the portion of the year completed prior to the date of termination. The Executives have also agreed to confidentiality and non-solicitation restrictions under the Employment Agreements.
The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreements are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the Employment Agreements, copies of which may be found in Form 8-K that was filed by Company on March 21, 2011 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
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NOTE 10 —COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued)
Employment Agreements (Continued)
The Company also entered into an Employment Agreement with another Company executive, who is not a “named executive officer” within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and related regulations. The additional Employment Agreement referred to in the preceding sentence contains substantially similar terms as the Employment Agreements discussed above, except that the employee’s base salary is $135,000 per annum.
As a result of the execution of the Employment Agreements referred to above, the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between Mr. Dunnan Edell and the Company, effective as of December 1, 2002 and amended on February 10, 2007 and May 17, 2007, has been terminated. Similarly, as a result of the execution of the Employment Agreement referred to above, the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between Mr. Drew Edell and the Company, effective as of December 1, 2002 and amended on February 10, 2007 and May 17, 2007, has also been terminated.
Collective Bargaining Agreement
The Company signed a collective bargaining agreement with Local 108, L.I.U. of N.A., AFL-CIO that became effective January 1, 2011. The agreement is effective for a one year term expiring December 31, 2011. Other than standard wage, holiday, vacation and sick day provisions, the agreement calls for CCA to contribute to the Recycling and General Industrial Union Local 108 Welfare Fund (“Welfare Fund”) certain benefit costs. The Welfare Fund provides medical, dental and life insurance for the Company’s employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement. This agreement pertains to 28% of the CCA labor force.
NOTE 11 —401(K) PLAN
The Company has adopted a 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan that all employees with over one year of service and have attained age 21 are eligible to join. Employees may make salary reduction contributions up to twenty-five percent of compensation not to exceed the federal government limits. The Plan allows for the Company to make discretionary contributions. For all fiscal periods to date, the Company did not make any contributions.
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NOTE 12 —INCOME TAXES
CCA and its subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return.
The Company previously adopted the provisions of ASC Subtopic 740-10-25, “Uncertain Tax Positions”. Management believes that there were no unrecognized tax benefits, or tax positions that would result in uncertainty regarding the deductions taken, as of August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010. ASC Subtopic 740-10-25 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. There were no penalties or related interest for the fiscal year to date ended August 31, 2011 or for the fiscal year to date ended August 31, 2010. The Company had no officer salaries that were not deductible for tax purposes during the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2011. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2010, the Company had $79,650 and $461,523, respectively of officer salaries that were not deductible for tax purposes in calculating the income tax provision.
As of August 31, 2011, the Company had unrealized losses on its investments of $(76,301). This amount was reduced by a deferred tax benefit of $30,826, of which a $24,928 benefit was recorded in prior fiscal years and a benefit of $5,898 was recorded during fiscal 2011. The deferred tax benefit has been recorded as part of the deferred tax asset, and offset against the unrealized losses on marketable securities reported on the consolidated balance sheets.
At August 31, 2011 and November 30, 2010, respectively, the Company had temporary differences arising from the following:
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| | August 31, 2011 | |
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| | | | | | Deferred | | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | |
Type | | Amount | | | Tax | | | Asset | | | (Liability) | |
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Depreciation | | $ | (363,062 | ) | | $ | (146,677 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (146,677 | ) |
Unrealized loss on investments | | | 76,301 | | | | 30,826 | | | | 30,826 | | | | | |
Reserve for bad debts | | | 43,941 | | | | 17,752 | | | | 17,752 | | | | — | |
Reserve for returns | | | 1,777,106 | | | | 717,951 | | | | 717,951 | | | | — | |
Reserve for obsolete inventory | | | 813,217 | | | | 328,540 | | | | 328,540 | | | | — | |
Vacation accrual | | | 337,688 | | | | 136,426 | | | | 136,426 | | | | — | |
Charitable Contributions | | | 413,228 | | | | 166,944 | | | | 166,944 | | | | — | |
Section 263A costs | | | 231,459 | | | | 93,509 | | | | 93,509 | | | | — | |
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Net deferred tax asset (liability) | | | | | | $ | 1,345,271 | | | $ | 1,491,948 | | | $ | (146,677 | ) |
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NOTE 12 —INCOME TAXES (Continued)
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| | November 30, 2010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Classified As | |
| | | | | | Deferred | | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | |
Type | | Amount | | | Tax | | | Asset | | | (Liability) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | $ | (290,262 | ) | | $ | (118,717 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (118,717 | ) |
Unrealized loss on investments | | | 60,950 | | | | 24,929 | | | | 24,929 | | | | — | |
Reserve for bad debts | | | 24,739 | | | | 10,119 | | | | 10,119 | | | | — | |
Reserve for returns | | | 1,238,510 | | | | 506,551 | | | | 506,551 | | | | — | |
Reserve for obsolete inventory | | | 1,372,798 | | | | 561,474 | | | | 561,474 | | | | — | |
Vacation accrual | | | 251,083 | | | | 102,693 | | | | 102,693 | | | | — | |
Net Operating Loss (Restated) | | | 774,736 | | | | 316,866 | | | | 316,866 | | | | — | |
Charitable Contributions | | | 285,221 | | | | 116,655 | | | | 116,655 | | | | — | |
Section 263A costs | | | 284,831 | | | | 116,496 | | | | 116,496 | | | | — | |
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Net deferred tax asset (liability) | | | | | | $ | 1,637,066 | | | $ | 1,755,783 | | | $ | (118,717 | ) |
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Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following components:
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| | Three Months Ended August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Current (benefit) — Federal | | $ | — | | | $ | (29,757 | ) |
Current tax — State & Local | | | 34,989 | | | | 57,784 | |
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | | | 263,573 | | | | (137,323 | ) |
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Total tax expense (benefit) | | $ | 298,562 | | | $ | (109,296 | ) |
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| | Nine Months Ended August 31, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
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Current tax expense — Federal | | $ | — | | | $ | 122,551 | |
Current tax expense — State & Local | | | 48,611 | | | | 103,073 | |
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Deferred tax expense (benefit) | | | 297,693 | | | | (363,099 | ) |
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Total tax expense (benefit) | | $ | 346,304 | | | $ | (137,475 | ) |
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NOTE 12 —INCOME TAXES (Continued)
Prepaid income taxes consist of the following components:
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| | | | | | State & | | | | |
| | Federal | | | Local | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 31, 2011 | | $ | 520,230 | | | $ | 453,611 | | | $ | 973,841 | |
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November 30, 2010 | | $ | 519,825 | | | $ | 479,877 | | | $ | 999,702 | |
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Income tax payable consists of the following components:
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| | | | | | State & | | | | |
| | Federal | | | Local | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 31, 2011 | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,500 | | | $ | 22,500 | |
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November 30, 2010 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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A reconciliation of (benefit from) provision for income taxes computed at the statutory rate to the effective rate for the three months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended | |
| | Three Months Ended | | | August 31, 2010 | |
| | August 31, 2011 | | | | | | | Percent | |
| | | | | | Percent | | | | | | | of Pretax | |
| | Amount | | | Amount | | | Amount | | | Income | |
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes at federal statutory rate | | $ | 237,271 | | | | 34.00 | % | | $ | (240,557 | ) | | | (34.00 | )% |
Increases in taxes resulting from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit | | | 41,453 | | | | 5.94 | | | | (42,027 | ) | | | (5.94 | ) |
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Non-deductible expenses and other adjustments | | | 19,838 | | | | 2.84 | | | | 173,288 | | | | 24.49 | |
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | | $ | 298,562 | | | | 42.78 | % | | $ | (109,296 | ) | | | (15.45 | )% |
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NOTE 12 —INCOME TAXES (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | Nine Months Ended | | | August 31, 2010 | |
| | August 31, 2011 | | | | | | | Percent | |
| | | | | | Percent | | | | | | | of Pretax | |
| | Amount | | | Amount | | | Amount | | | Income | |
Provision for (benefit from) Income taxes at federal statutory rate | | $ | 286,088 | | | | 34.00 | % | | $ | (375,610 | ) | | | (34.00 | )% |
Increases in taxes resulting from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit | | | 49,981 | | | | 5.94 | | | | (65,621 | ) | | | (5.94 | ) |
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Non-deductible expenses and other adjustments | | | 10,235 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 303,756 | | | | 27.50 | |
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | | $ | 346,304 | | | | 41.16 | % | | $ | (137,475 | ) | | | (12.44 | )% |
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NOTE 13 — PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
An error was discovered in the November 2010 financial statements, whereby accounts payable was overstated by $595,086. This error occurred over several years originating prior to fiscal 2006, and was not material in any one year. This error has also resulted in a reduction of the current deferred tax asset by $243,391 due to the decrease in the net operating loss carried forward. The cumulative effect of the change resulted in an increase of $351,695 to retained earnings as of November 30, 2010. Management reviewed this adjustment from both a quantitative and qualitative basis, and does not believe this adjustment is material to the financial statements. Accordingly the previously filed 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2010 will not be amended. If the 10-K was amended, it would have reflected an additional expense in fiscal 2010 of $13,796, additional income of $53,266 in fiscal 2009, and an additional expense of $6,441 for fiscal 2008. No adjustment to earnings (loss) per share would have been required for the fiscal years 2010, 2009, and 2008. The following are the original and revised amounts:
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of November 30, 2010
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Original | | | Revised | | | Change | |
Deferred Income Tax | | $ | 1,999,174 | | | $ | 1,755,783 | | | $ | (243,391 | ) |
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Total Assets | | | 36,555,590 | | | | 36,312,199 | | | | (243,391 | ) |
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Accounts Payable | | | 9,101,365 | | | | 8,506,279 | | | | (595,086 | ) |
Retained Earnings | | | 24,454,779 | | | | 24,806,474 | | | | 351,695 | |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | $ | 36,555,590 | | | $ | 36,312,199 | | | $ | (243,391 | ) |
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NOTE 14 —SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 10, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a $0.07 per share dividend for the fourth quarter ending November 30, 2011, payable to all shareholders as of November 1, 2011 and to be paid on December 2, 2011.
On September 27, 2011, a lawsuit, entitled Shirilla v. CCA Industries, Inc., was instituted against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The plaintiff named in the complaint relating to the lawsuit seeks to have the case certified as a class action. The complaint alleges unfair or deceptive business practices by the Company and asserts that the Company made false and misleading claims about its “Mega-T” product line in violation of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act and the California Business and Professions Code. The complaint states that the plaintiff is seeking injunction and other equitable remedies, and restitution, disgorgement and unspecified monetary damages and expenses. The Company
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 —SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Continued)
denies the allegations of wrongdoing and liability with regard to its advertising and other business practices. Moreover, the Company believes that the claims asserted in the Shirilla matter are the same as or similar to those asserted in the class action Wally v. CCA Industries, Inc., which was filed in the same court in 2009 and was settled, without admission of any liability or allegations made in the case, in 2010. The court-approved settlement in Wally dismissed all claims that were made, or could have been made, in the case by members of the plaintiff class. Accordingly, the Company believes the claims asserted inShirillaare without merit and should be dismissed. There can be no assurance, however, that the court will concur with the Company’s position.
On September 20, 2011, the Company filed Form 8-K announcing that it had voluntarily requested that retailers and other outlets carrying the Company’s Plus+White® whitening gel return three (3) lots of the oral care product, consisting of approximately 90,000 units of its Plus White whitening gel, shipped in June, July and August 2011. Some of the gel included in these lots liquefied (primarily a cosmetic change to the product) which caused the product to lose its efficacy. The Company has agreed to replace the units or issue credits and refund any consumer for their purchase of the defective product. The Company believes that the gross sales of the defective merchandise delivered to customers, together with additional retailer charges related to the return, were approximately $646,106, which was recorded as an additional reserve for returns in the third quarter ended August 31, 2011. At present, the Company is unable to predict the impact on future sales or the cost it will incur as a result of this action, though the impact could be material.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) |
Except for historical information contained herein, this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition” contains forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or outcomes to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, and statements which explicitly describe such issues. Investors are urged to consider any statement labeled with the terms “believes,” “expects,” “intends’” or “anticipates” to be uncertain and forward-looking. No assurance can be given that the results in any forward-looking statement will be achieved and actual results could be affected by one or more factors, which could cause them to differ materially. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.
OVERVIEW
The Company had, for the three month period ended August 31, 2011, net income of $399,294 as compared to a net loss of $(598,225) for the same period in 2010. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 were $12,113,942 as compared to $12,490,391 for the same period in fiscal 2010. The Company had, for the nine month period ended August 31, 2011, net income of $495,131, as compared to a net loss of $(967,260) for the same period in 2010. The results for the third quarter were materially impacted by the recording of a reserve in the amount of $646,106 due to the Company’s recall of three lots of its Plus+White® whitening gel that was announced on September 20, 2011. The Company’s balance sheet as of August 31, 2011 reflects $30,240,645 in current assets and $8,299,764 in current liabilities. The Company does not have any loan or line of credit bank debt.
OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011
For the three-month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company had total revenues of $12,228,988 and net income of $399,294 after provision for income taxes of $298,562. For the same three month period in 2010, total revenues were $12,596,400 and the net loss was $(598,225) after a (benefit from) income taxes of $(109,296). Basic and fully diluted earnings per share were $0.06 for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to basic and fully diluted losses per share of $(0.08) for the third quarter of 2010. In accordance with ASC Topic 605-10-S99, “Revenue Recognition”, the Company has accounted for certain sales incentives offered to customers by charging them directly to sales as opposed to advertising and promotional expenses. Net sales for the third quarter of 2011 were reduced by $1,432,992 and offset by an equal reduction of trade promotional expenses, which were included in the Company’s advertising expense budget. In the same period of the prior year, net sales were reduced by $1,937,397 and trade promotion was credited by that amount. These accounting adjustments under ASC Topic 605-10-S99 do not affect net income.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
The Company had a small decrease in net sales to $12,113,942 for the three-month period ended August 31, 2011 from $12,490,391 for the three-month period ended August 31, 2010. The following were factors that affected net sales:
| • | | Gross sales continue to be impacted by the nationwide trend of decreased sales of all diet brands. The Company’s diet brand gross sales decreased 32.4% for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the third quarter of 2010. |
| • | | The Company successfully launched the Nutra Nail branded product Gel Perfect in the third quarter of 2011 resulting in a 40.1% increase in the gross sales of Nutra Nail in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the third quarter of 2010. |
| • | | Product returns decreased 43.0% to $1,452,326 in the third quarter of 2011 from $2,547,379 in the third quarter of 2010. This decrease took place despite increasing the reserve for returns by $646,106 as a result of the Company’s announcement on September 20, 2011 that it had voluntarily requested that retailers and other outlets carrying the Company’s Plus+White® whitening gel return three (3) lots of the oral care product (see Note 14, Subsequent Events for further information). |
| • | | Sales incentives, consisting of co-operative advertising with the Company’s retail partners and coupons, decreased by $504,404, or 26.0% for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. |
Included in sales incentives is the cost of the coupons issued by the Company, which was $252,376 in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to $418,496 in the third quarter of 2010. The Company uses a national clearing house for the receipt and processing of coupons from our retail partners. The national clearing house renders invoices to the Company on a weekly basis for coupons that they have processed which are recorded as an expense in the period for which the invoice is dated. The Company also records an expense accrual at the end of each period equal to the prior six weeks of invoices rendered based on information from the national clearing house that there is an average lag time of six weeks between the time that the retailer receives the coupon and when the Company receives the invoice. The amount recorded as an expense or an accrual includes the retailer cost of the coupon in addition to any processing charges by the national coupon clearing house. Coupons are issued by the Company to be used with the purchase of specific products, with an expiration date noted on the coupon.
The following table is the Company’s net sales by category for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the third quarter of 2010:
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | |
| | August 31, 2011 | | | August 31, 2010 | |
Category | | Net Sales | | | | | | | Net Sales | | | | | |
Skin Care | | $ | 4,406,285 | | | | 36.4 | % | | $ | 3,994,383 | | | | 32.0 | % |
Dietary Supplement | | | 2,951,022 | | | | 24.4 | % | | | 3,886,885 | | | | 31.1 | % |
Oral Care | | | 2,059,618 | | | | 17.0 | % | | | 2,865,423 | | | | 23.0 | % |
Nail Care | | | 1,816,115 | | | | 15.0 | % | | | 1,177,398 | | | | 9.4 | % |
Fragrance | | | 577,376 | | | | 4.8 | % | | | 283,833 | | | | 2.3 | % |
Analgesic | | | 187,717 | | | | 1.5 | % | | | 235,365 | | | | 1.9 | % |
Hair Care and Misc. | | | 115,809 | | | | 0.9 | % | | | 47,104 | | | | 0.3 | % |
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| | $ | 12,113,942 | | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 12,490,391 | | | | 100.0 | % |
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
The Company makes every effort to control the cost of manufacturing and has had no substantial cost increases. The Company outsources its manufacturing to outside contract manufacturers. The gross margin for the third quarter of 2011 was 57.7%, as compared to 51.9% for the second quarter of 2010. The gross margin was higher due to lower sales returns and allowances and lower sales incentives during the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. Sales returns in the third quarter of 2011 were 9.5% of gross sales as compared to 14.8% for the same period in 2010. The decrease was mainly due to the Company’s diet products, the returns of which decreased to 4.2% of gross sales in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to 12.8% for the same period in 2010.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $390,411 lower in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The expense was lower primarily due to lower payroll costs as a result of the expiration of Ira Berman and David Edell’s employment contracts on December 31, 2010. The contracts provide for consulting payments to be made for a five year period, after expiration of the employment period in their respective employment agreements. The payments for fiscal 2011 were to be equal to fifty percent (50%) of the prior year salary and bonus, plus certain other benefits. In accordance with GAAP, the payments due for the entire fiscal 2011 year were recorded as an expense when paid during the first and second quarters of 2011, as their required consulting services were fully utilized, and accordingly, no expense was recorded in the third quarter of 2011.
Advertising expense was $1,322,522 for the quarter ended August 31, 2011 as compared to $1,690,455 for the quarter ended August 31, 2010, or a decrease of $367,933. This was due to lower media expenditures, and lower expenditures for co-operative advertising with the Company’s retail partners that is classified as an advertising expense rather than a sales incentive. The Company’s advertising expense changes from quarter to quarter based on the timing of the Company’s promotions.
The Company recorded an advertising litigation expense of $65,254 for the three month period ended August 31, 2010. This expense was a result of the class action lawsuit, “Wally v. CCA”, alleging false and misleading advertisement of the Company’s dietary supplement, which was commenced in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, on September 29, 2009. This matter was settled in fiscal 2010, with no further expense anticipated.
Income before taxes was $697,856 for the third quarter ended August 31, 2011 as compared to a pre-tax loss of $(707,521) for the same quarter in 2010. The effective tax rate for income taxes for the third quarter of 2011 was 42.8% versus a benefit from income taxes of (15.4)% for the third quarter of 2010. The provision for income taxes included non-deductible expenses and adjustments that increased the provision by $19,838 or 2.8% of the pre-tax loss for the third quarter of 2011 as compared to an adjustment that decreased the (benefit from) income taxes by $173,288 or 24.5% of pre-tax income for the same period in fiscal 2010. During the third quarter ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, there was $0 and $79,650, respectively of officer salaries that were not deductible for tax purposes in calculating the income tax provision. The Company filed its federal and state income tax returns for fiscal 2010 in the third quarter of 2011. As a result, the income tax provision for the third quarter ended August 31, 2011 includes an expense of $21,998 due to an under accrual of state income taxes for fiscal 2010.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011
For the nine month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company had total revenues of $37,685,408 and net income of $495,131 after provision for income taxes of $346,304. For the same nine month period in 2010, total revenues were $40,649,903 and the net loss was $(967,260) after a (benefit from) income taxes of $(137,475). Basic and fully diluted earnings per share were $0.07 for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 as compared to basic and fully diluted losses per share of $(0.14) for the same period in 2010. In accordance with ASC Topic 605-10-S99, “Revenue Recognition”, the Company has accounted for certain sales incentives offered to customers by charging them directly to sales as opposed to advertising and promotional expenses. Net sales for the first nine months of 2011 were reduced by $4,066,545 and offset by an equal reduction of trade promotional expenses, which were included in the Company’s advertising expense budget. In the same period of the prior year, net sales were reduced by $5,446,259 and trade promotion was credited by that amount. These accounting adjustments under ASC Topic 605-10-S99 do not affect net income.
The Company’s net sales decreased $2,967,046 to $37,322,630 for the nine month period ended August 31, 2011 from $40,289,676 for the nine month period ended August 31, 2010. The following are factors that affected net sales for the nine months ended August 31, 2011:
| • | | Net sales of the Company’s diet products were 8.5% lower in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010, which is consistent with a nation-wide trend of lower sales for all diet brands in the United States and the continuing economic recession. |
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| • | | Skin care products net sales decreased 10.0% in fiscal 2011 as compared to fiscal 2010. The decrease was due to lower gross sales of $2,100,396 in the Hairoff and Bikini Zone brands, offset by an increase of $874,731 in the Sudden Change brand. |
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| • | | While net sales of Nutra Nail decreased to $3,914,507 for the first nine months of fiscal 2011 from $4,235,646 for the same period in fiscal 2010, the Company successfully launched the Nutra Nail branded Gel Perfect product in the last week of August 2011 resulting in additional sales of $1,070,208. |
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| • | | Sales returns were 7.9% of gross sales for the nine month period ended August 31, 2011 as compared to 10.2% for the same period last year. This decrease took place despite increasing the reserve for returns by $646,106 as a result of the Company’s announcement on September 20, 2011 that it had voluntarily requested that retailers and other outlets carrying the Company’s Plus+White® whitening gel return three (3) lots of the oral care product (see Note 14, Subsequent Events for further information). |
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| • | | Sales incentives consist of co-operative advertising with the Company’s retail partners and coupons. The amount of co-operative advertising included in sales incentives decreased by $1,379,715 for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The cost of the coupons issued by the Company was $676,949 for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to $758,293 for the same period in 2010. |
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The following table is the Company’s net sales by category for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the first nine months of 2010:
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| | Nine Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | August 31, 2011 | | | August 31, 2010 | |
Category | | Net Sales | | | | | | | Net Sales | | | | | |
Skin Care | | $ | 12,798,883 | | | | 34.3 | % | | $ | 14,227,161 | | | | 35.3 | % |
Dietary Supplement | | | 11,370,454 | | | | 30.5 | % | | | 12,422,467 | | | | 30.8 | % |
Oral Care | | | 7,378,265 | | | | 19.8 | % | | | 7,275,803 | | | | 18.1 | % |
Nail Care | | | 3,914,507 | | | | 10.5 | % | | | 4,235 646 | | | | 10.5 | % |
Fragrance | | | 1,116,636 | | | | 3.0 | % | | | 938,697 | | | | 2.3 | % |
Analgesic | | | 420,960 | | | | 1.1 | % | | | 690,279 | | | | 1.7 | % |
Misc. | | | 322,925 | | | | 0.8 | % | | | 499,623 | | | | 1.3 | % |
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| | $ | 37,322,630 | | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 40,289,676 | | | | 100.00 | % |
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The Company makes every effort to control the cost of manufacturing and has had no substantial cost increases. The gross margin for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 increased to 60.2%, as compared to 57.4% for the same period in 2010. The gross margin increase was a result of lower returns and sales incentives.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $467,026 higher in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. The following are factors that affected the selling, general and administrative expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2011:
| • | | The Company recorded an expense in the amount of $695,000 in the second quarter of 2011 related to the Alleghany claim (see Note 10, Commitment and Contingencies for information regarding the claim). |
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| • | | The Company incurred legal and other expenses of $303,975 as a result of the Company’s response to the SEC filings of Biglari Holdings, Inc. and related parties during the first and second quarter of 2011. The Company does not expect to have any further legal costs in connection with this matter. |
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| • | | Health insurance costs were $157,561 higher in the first nine months of 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010, consistent with national trends. |
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| • | | Payroll and related taxes, other than the reduction as a result of the retirement of David Edell and Ira Berman, were $360,824 lower in the nine months ended August 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. |
The Company incurred consulting expense of $1,291,871 in the first half of 2011. The payments were made pursuant to the employment contracts of Ira Berman and David Edell, the employment period of which expired on December 31, 2010. The contracts provided for consulting payments to be made for a five year period, after expiration of the employment period in the respective agreements. The payments for fiscal 2011 were to be equal to fifty percent (50%) of the prior year salary and bonus, plus certain other benefits. In accordance with GAAP, the payments due for the entire fiscal 2011 year were recorded as an expense when paid during the first and second quarters of 2011, as the required consulting services were fully utilized, and accordingly, no expense was recorded in the third quarter and no expense will be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
Advertising expense was $4,771,316 for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 as compared to $5,599,736 for the nine months ended August 31, 2010. Of this amount, $487,922 was due to lower co-operative advertising that is classified as a selling expense. The Company’s advertising expense changes from quarter to quarter based on the timing of the Company’s promotions.
The Company recorded an advertising litigation expense of $2,194,297 for the nine month period ended August 31, 2010, of which $65,254 was incurred in the third quarter of 2010. This expense was a result of the class action lawsuit, “Wally v. CCA”, alleging false and misleading advertisement of the Company’s dietary supplement, which was commenced in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, on September 29, 2009. This matter was settled in fiscal 2010, with no further expense anticipated.
Income before the provision for income taxes was $841,435 for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 as compared to a pre-tax loss of $(1,104,735) for the same period in 2010. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 was 41.2% versus (12.4)% for the nine months ended August 31, 2010. The provision for income taxes included non-deductible expenses and adjustments that increased the provision for income taxes by $10,235 or 1.2% of pre-tax income for the first nine months of 2011 as compared to a decrease in the (benefit from) income taxes of $130,469 or 32.85% of the pre-tax loss for the same period in fiscal 2010. During the nine months ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, there was $0 and $461,523, respectively of officer salaries incurred that were not deductible for tax purposes in calculating provision for (benefit from) income taxes. The Company filed its federal and state income tax returns for fiscal 2010 in the third quarter of 2011. As a result, the income tax provision for the nine months ended August 31, 2011 includes an expense of $21,998 due to an under accrual of state income taxes for fiscal 2010.
FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF AUGUST 31, 2011
The Company’s financial position as of August 31, 2011 consisted of current assets of $30,240,645 and current liabilities of $8,299,764, or a current ratio of 3.6 to 1. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $7,679,011 as of August 31, 2011, a decrease of $385,244 from November 30, 2010. Included in this decrease was net cash (used in) operating activities of $(1,073,190) and net cash provided by investing activities of $2,183,413 offset by net cash (used in) financing activities of $(1,495,467). Included in the net cash used in financing activities was $1,481,433 of dividends paid to shareholders.
As of August 31, 2011, the Company had $2,346,122 of short-term marketable securities and $3,114,663 of non-current securities. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents together with both short-term and long-term marketable securities, net of current liabilities were $4,840,032 as of August 31, 2011. Please refer to Note 7 of our consolidated financial statements of this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q for further information regarding the Company’s investments.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
Accounts receivable increased to $8,011,570 as of August 31, 2011 from $5,990,010 as of November 30, 2010. Included in net accounts receivable are reserves for returns and allowances of $1,777,106 and allowances for doubtful accounts of $43,941. In addition, accrued liabilities include $1,508,476 which is an estimate of co-operative advertising expense relating to fiscal 2011 sales which are anticipated to be deducted from future invoices rather than against the current accounts receivable. Any changes in this accrued liability are recorded as a debit or credit to the reserve for returns and allowances account. As previously disclosed, the Company recorded an additional reserve for returns of $646,106 as a result of the Company’s announcement on September 20, 2011 that it had voluntarily requested that retailers and other outlets carrying the Company’s Plus+White® whitening gel return three (3) lots of the oral care product (see Note 14, Subsequent Events for further information). The gross accounts receivable as of August 31, 2011 was higher as compared to the balance on November 30, 2009 due to higher gross sales of $15,286,994 in the third quarter of 2011 as compared to gross sales of $12,567,963 in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Inventory increased to $9,146,439 as of August 31, 2011 from $9,077,234 as of November 30, 2010. The inventory obsolescence reserve decreased to $813,217 as of August 31, 2011 from $1,372,798 as of November 30, 2010. The decrease was mainly due to the scrapping and destruction of obsolete inventory that had previously been part of the obsolescence reserve. Changes to the inventory obsolescence reserves, other than removing inventory that has been scrapped, are recorded as an increase or decrease to the cost of goods. The Company anticipates inventory to increase due to the introduction of the Nutra Nail branded Gel Perfect nail polish. In addition, the Company is investing in inventory by buying larger quantities forward in order to protect against future raw material cost increases.
The Company had an insurance claim receivable of $361,639 as of November 30, 2010 as result of a settlement between the Company and its insurance carrier in regard to liability insurance coverage of the advertising litigation, “Wally vs. CCA”. The insurance claim was paid during the first quarter of 2011.
Prepaid income taxes decreased to $973,841 as of August 31, 2011 from $999,702 as of November 30, 2010. The decrease was due to taxes that the Company estimates will be due for fiscal 2011, as well as a state income tax under accrual of $21,998 from fiscal 2010 as a result of the filing of the Company’s tax returns in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.
The deferred income tax asset decreased to $1,491,948 as of August 31, 2011 from $1,755,783 as of November 30, 2010. The decrease was mainly due to the utilization of the entire net operating loss carry forward of $774,736 during fiscal 2011 and changes in tax estimates. The Company expects that all of the deferred tax assets will be realized within the next twelve month period subsequent to August 31, 2011. The deferred tax assets include $30,826 of deferred tax benefit related to the Company’s unrealized losses of $(76,301) on its investments as of August 31, 2011. The unrealized losses reported on the balance sheet were $(45,475), which is net of the deferred tax benefit. The long-term deferred tax liability increased to $146,677 at August 31, 2011 as compared to $118,717 as of November 30, 2010. The liability is due to the difference in depreciation between the Company’s books and income tax returns.
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased to $7,777,273 as of August 31, 2011 from $8,506,279 as of November 30, 2010. Accounts payable were higher as of November 30, 2010 mainly due to media advertising invoices that were paid in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
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ITEM 2. | | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) |
Shareholders’ equity decreased to $26,174,290 as of August 31, 2011 from $27,170,046 as of November 30, 2010. The decrease was due to the dividends declared of $1,481,433 during the first nine months ended August 31, 2011, offset partially by net income of $495,131. In addition, unrealized losses on marketable securities increased $9,454. Unrealized holding gains or losses are recorded as other comprehensive income.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is defined as the ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet short-term and long-term business needs. We assess our liquidity in terms of our total cash flow and the amounts of cash, short-term and long-term marketable securities on hand. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:
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Our primary capital needs are seasonal working capital requirements and dividend payments. In addition, funds are kept on hand for any potential acquisitions, which the Company continues to explore. As of August 31, 2011, the Company had $7,679,011 of cash and cash equivalents, $2,346,122 of short-term marketable securities and $3,114,663 of long-term securities. Total liabilities were $8,449,576 as of August 31, 2011. Please refer to Note 7 of the financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s investments. The Company’s long-term liabilities as of August 31, 2011, consisted of deferred tax liability of $146,677 and long-term capitalized lease obligations of $3,135. The Company does not have any bank debt.
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ITEM 3. | | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK |
The Company’s financial statements record the Company’s investments under the “mark to market” method (i.e., at date-of-statement market value). The investments are, categorically listed, in “Fully Guaranteed Bank Certificates of Deposit”, “Common Stock”, “Mutual Funds”, “Other Equity”, “Preferred Stock”, “Government Obligations” and “Corporate Obligations.” $795,854 of the Company’s $5,460,785 portfolio of investments (approximate, as at August 31, 2011) is invested in the “Common Stock”, “Limited Partnership” and “Other Equity” categories, and approximately $2,762,115 in the Preferred Stock holdings category. The Company invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to various risks such as interest rates, market and credit risks. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term. The Company does not take positions or engage in transactions in risk-sensitive market instruments in any substantial degree, nor as defined by SEC rules and instructions, however, due to current securities market conditions, the Company cannot ascertain the risk of any future change in the market value of its’ investments.
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ITEM 4. | | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
An evaluation was performed under the supervision of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, as of August 31, 2011, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover all failures of persons within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company’s periodic reports. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving their control objectives.
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarterly period ended August 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control overall financial reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. | | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
On September 27, 2011, a lawsuit, entitledShirilla v. CCA Industries, Inc., was instituted against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The plaintiff named in the complaint relating to the lawsuit seeks to have the case certified as a class action. The complaint alleges unfair or deceptive business practices by the Company and asserts that the Company made false and misleading claims about its “Mega-T” product line in violation of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act and the California Business and Professions Code. The complaint states that the plaintiff is seeking injunction and other equitable remedies, and restitution, disgorgement and unspecified monetary damages and expenses. The Company denies the allegations of wrongdoing and liability with regard to its advertising and other business practices. Moreover, the Company believes that the claims asserted in theShirillamatter are the same as or similar to those asserted in the class actionWally v. CCA Industries, Inc., which was filed in the same court in 2009 and was settled, without admission of any liability or allegations made in the case, in 2010. The court-approved settlement inWallydismissed all claims that were made, or could have been made, in the case by members of the plaintiff class. Accordingly, the Company believes the claims asserted inShirillaare without merit and should be dismissed. There can be no assurance, however, that the court will concur with the Company’s position.
In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q, please remember that they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about the Company or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the applicable agreement and:
| • | | should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; |
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| • | | have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement; |
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| • | | may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and |
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| • | | were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments. |
Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about the Company may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Company’s other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
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| 11 | | | Computation of Unaudited Earnings Per Share |
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| 31.1 | | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| 31.2 | | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| 32.1 | | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| 32.2 | | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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.
Date: October 14, 2011
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| CCA INDUSTRIES, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ STEPHEN A. HEIT | |
| | Stephen A. Heit | |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and duly authorized signatory on behalf of Registrant | |
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