UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal quarter ended: Commission file number:
December 31, 2006 ; 0-11582
Auto Underwriters of America, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California & #160; 94-2915849
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2670 South White Road, Suite 241, San Jose, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
95148
(Zip Code)
(408) 270-3587
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [ X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
| | Outstanding at |
Title of Each Class | | February 20, 2007 |
Common Stock, no par value | | 6,418,570 |
AUTO UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
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Item 2. | | 8 - 11 |
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PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | |
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Item 2. | | 13 |
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Item 3. | | 13 |
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Item 6. | | 13 |
Part I. Financial Information
As of the date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB, our independent auditor had not yet completed its review of the financial statements included herein.
Item 1. Financial Statements Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. |
(Unaudited) |
Assets: | | December 31, 2006 | | June 30, 2006 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 682,523 | | $ | 4,161 | |
Finance receivables, net of allowance $1,857,391 and $2,417,301, respectively | | | 7,539,055 | | | 8,430,104 | |
Other receivables | | | 60,441 | | | 47,022 | |
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation $79,426 and $59,646, respectively | | | 129,751 | | | 138,152 | |
Inventory | | | 1,110,749 | | | 285,135 | |
Prepaid and other assets | | | 58,590 | | | 63,502 | |
Deferred financing cost | | | 139,560 | | | 261,595 | |
Total assets | | $ | 9,720,669 | | $ | 9,229,670 | |
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit): | | | | | |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 824,808 | | $ | 1,048,670 | |
Drafts payable and floor plan liabilities | | | 698,616 | | | - | |
Other notes payable | | | 1,561,944 | | | 2,590,695 | |
Senior debts - revolving line of credit | | | 8,255,367 | | | 9,013,025 | |
Deferred sales tax | | | 430,228 | | | 794,990 | |
Advances from related parties | | | 673,846 | | | 677,794 | |
Total liabilities | | | 12,444,808 | | | 14,125,174 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity/(deficit): | | | | | |
Preferred stock: no par value: 10,000,000 authorized 1,280,020 issued or outstanding | | | 2,727,205 | | | - | |
Common stock: no par value: 100,000,000 authorized issued and outstanding: 6,418,570 and 6,018,570 respectively | | | 6,468,364 | | | 5,768,364 | |
Retained deficit | | | (11,919,770 | ) | | (10,663,868 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity/(deficit) | | | (2,724,139 | ) | | (4,895,504 | ) |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity/(deficit) | | | 9,720,669 | | $ | 9,229,670 | |
Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. Statements of Operations |
(Unaudited) |
| | Three Months Ended December 31, | | Six Months Ended December 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
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Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 1,808,605 | | $ | 1,768,682 | | $ | 2,671,595 | | $ | 7,258,960 | |
Interest income | | | 349,578 | | | 532,647 | | | 740,015 | | | 1,068,596 | |
Other | | | 23,652 | | | - | | | 43,624 | | | 254,131 | |
| | | 2,181,836 | | | 2,370,363 | | | 3,455,234 | | | 8,581,687 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of sales | | | 972,743 | | | 1,869,788 | | | 1,539,140 | | | 5,390,502 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 1,070,082 | | | 792,753 | | | 1,672,273 | | | 2,012,941 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 349,963 | | | 1,359,447 | | | 563,230 | | | 2,481,826 | |
Discount on sales of receivables | | | - | | | 5,289 | | | - | | | 83,744 | |
Interest expense | | | 358,558 | | | 324,847 | | | 736,302 | | | 614,796 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 97,088 | | | 91,185 | | | 200,191 | | | 106,989 | |
| | | 2,848,433 | | | 4,437,309 | | | 4,711,136 | | | 10,690,798 | |
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Loss before income taxes | | | 666,597 | | | (2,066,946 | ) | | 1,255,902 | | | (2,109,111 | ) |
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Provision for income tax benefit | | | - | | | 121,676 | | | - | | | 121,676 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (666,597 | ) | $ | (1,945,270 | ) | $ | (1,255,902 | ) | $ | (1,987,435 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share | | $ | (.10 | ) | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (.20 | ) | $ | (0.33 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 6,418,570 | | | 6,020,021 | | | 6,418,570 | | | 6,020,037 | |
Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. |
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| | Six Months Ended December 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | |
Operating activities: | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | (1,255,902 | ) | $ | (1,987,435 | ) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations | | | | | | | |
to net cash used in provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Stock compensation expense | | | - | | | 20,000 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 200,191 | | | 106,989 | |
Discount on sale of finance receivables | | | - | | | 83,744 | |
Changes in finance receivables, net: | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables originations and purchased, net of payments | | | (2,031,323 | ) | | (3,465,895 | ) |
Provision for credit losses | | | 563,230 | | | 2,481,826 | |
Inventory acquired in repossession | | | 821,290 | | | 1,771,860 | |
Subtotal finance receivables | | | (646,803 | ) | | 787,791 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Deferred financing cost | | | 122,035 | | | (145,500 | ) |
Other receivables | | | (13,419 | ) | | (185,997 | ) |
Inventory | | | (825,614 | ) | | (465,351 | ) |
Prepaid and other assets | | | 4,912 | | | (23,375 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (223,862 | ) | | (426,315 | ) |
Income tax payable | | | - | | | (121,676 | ) |
Deferred sales tax | | | (364,762 | ) | | 107,873 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (3,003,224 | ) | | (1,396,622 | ) |
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Investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, equipment and leasehold improvements | | | (11,380 | ) | | (3,564 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of finance receivables | | | - | | | - | |
Purchase of loan portfolio | | | - | | | 64,526 | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | | (11,380 | ) | | 60,962 | |
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Financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Series A Preferred Stock | | | 2,727,205 | | | (33,252 | ) |
Repayments on other notes payable | | | 1,028,751 | | | 970,000 | |
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities, net | | | (757,658 | ) | | 346,603 | |
Proceeds from floor plan | | | 698,616 | | | - | |
Proceeds from (repayments to) related party | | | (3,948 | ) | | (400 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | 3,692,966 | | | 1,282,951 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 678,362 | | | (52,709 | |
Cash at beginning of period | | | 4,161 | | | 68,112 | |
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Cash at end of period | | $ | 682,523 | | $ | 15,403 | |
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Cash paid for: | | | | | | | |
Income tax | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Interest | | | 736,302 | | | 597,314 | |
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Non-cash transaction: | | | | | | | |
Shares issued for accounts and notes payable | | | 700,000 | | | 237,776 | |
Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. ("Auto Underwriters") have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in Auto Underwriters' Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-KSB. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosure contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal 2005 as reported in the 10-KSB have been omitted.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, Auto Underwriters has incurred recurring losses from operations in 2006 and 2005 and has an accumulated deficit of $11,919,770 as of December 31, 2006. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to Auto Underwriters’ ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 3 - FINANCE RECEIVABLES
Auto Underwriters originates installment sale contracts from the sale of used vehicles at its dealerships. These installment sale contracts typically include interest rates ranging from approximately 12% to 27% per annum and provide for payments over periods ranging from 18 to 60 months. The components of finance receivables as of December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006 are as follows:
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Finance receivables | | $ | 9,396,446 | | | 10,847,405 | |
Allowance for credit losses | | | 1,857,391 | | | 2,417,301 | |
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| | $ | 7,539,055 | | | 8,430,104 | |
Changes in the finance receivables allowance for credit losses for the six months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
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Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 2,417,301 | | $ | 2,323,089 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 563,230 | | | 2,481,826 | |
Charge offs | | | (1,944,430 | ) | | (4,042,852 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 821,290 | | | 1,771,860 | |
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Balance at end of period | | $ | 1,857,391 | | $ | 2,533,923 | |
NOTE 4 - REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES
Auto Underwriters has a $9,000,000 revolving line of credit (“LOC”) with Oak Rock Financial, LLC, bearing interest at the greater of prime+7% or 15.25% and expires on March 31, 2007. The LOC is secured by all of Auto Underwriters’ assets and a personal validity guarantee by our President. At December 31, 2006, the LOC balance outstanding was $8,255,367.
NOTE 5 - SHORT TERM DEBTS
During fiscal 2006, Auto Underwriters borrowed $990,000 from several investors. These loans are unsecured, bear interest at 9.25%, and are due February 28, 2007. These loans are convertible into 646,667 shares of common stock at conversion price of $1.50 per share.
During fiscal 2006, Auto Underwriters borrowed $1,000.000 from several investors. These loans were secured by the Company’s inventory, bearing interest at 10%, and were due September 1, 2006. In August 2006, certain investors elected to convert $700,000 of these loans into 400,000 shares of common stock and five-year stock purchase warrants exercisable for a total of 140,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.75 per share. In August 2006, certain investors elected to receive a replacement note with a total balance of $50,000. These replacement notes bear interest at 10%, have a new maturity date of August 31, 2007, and include a five-year stock purchase warrant exercisable for a total of 10,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.75. The Company paid $250,000 in cash plus accrued interest to the remaining investors that elected to not convert or extend the term of their loans.
Auto Underwriters analyzed these instruments for derivative accounting consideration under SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19. Auto Underwriters determined the convertible notes were conventional and met the criteria for classification in stockholders equity under SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19. Therefore, derivative accounting is not applicable for these convertible notes payable. Auto Underwriters also analyzed these instruments for Beneficial Conversion Feature under EITF 98-5 and EITF 00-27. Because the conversion prices exceed the market trading price of Auto Underwriters’ common stock when the loans were issued, a Beneficial Conversion Feature was not created.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Information
This Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding, among other items, our growth strategies, anticipated trends in our business and our future results of operation, market conditions in the automobile finance industry and the impact of governmental regulation. These forward-looking statements are based largely on our expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other things:
| • | The creditworthiness of contract obligors; |
| • | Economic factors affecting delinquencies; |
| • | Our ability to retain and attract experienced and knowledgeable personnel; |
| • | Our ability to purchase installment contracts; and |
| • | Our ability to compete in the consumer finance industry. |
In addition, the words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, our business or our management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Form 10-QSB. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this Form 10-QSB may not occur and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Business Overview
Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. began operations in August 1983 under the name Advanced Cellular Technology, Inc. and developed and marketed cellular mobile telephone control units and resold used PBX telecommunications equipment. On December 31, 1990, we suspended operations and remained inactive until December 2002, when we adopted our current name and began our principal operations as a specialty finance company and specialty retailer of used cars and light trucks.
We began our specialty finance company operations in December 2002 to engage in the purchasing and servicing of non-prime installment contracts (“Contracts”) generated by automobile dealers in the sale of new and used automobiles and light trucks. We provide financing programs to automobile dealers through our website Autounderwriters.com which allows the dealer to input various fields of information into an online financing application and obtain an automatic credit decision within 30 seconds. Generally our target customers do not meet the credit standards of traditional lenders, such as banks and credit unions, because of the age of the vehicle being financed or the customer’s credit history. Unlike traditional lenders, which look primarily to the credit history of the borrower in making lending decisions and typically finance new automobiles, we are willing to provide financing for purchases made by our customers who have short or impaired credit histories purchasing used automobiles. In making decisions regarding the financing of a particular contract, we consider several factors related to the borrower: place and length of residence, current and prior job status, history in making installment payments for automobiles, current income and credit history. In addition, we examine the value of the automobile in relation to the purchase price and the term of the contract.
We began our specialty automotive retailing operations which focuses on the “Buy Here/Pay Here” segment of the used car market in January 2004. We purchase, recondition, sell and finance used vehicles from three dealerships in Houston, Texas that operate under the name Affordable Cars & Trucks. We advertise extensively on television and in auto sales magazines emphasizing our multiple locations, wide selection of vehicles, and ability to provide financing to a wide array of customers.
We are still at an early stage in the rollout of our financing programs and retail concept. The primary sources for future earnings growth will be vehicle unit sales from geographic expansion, comparable store sales increases, and interest income from our finance receivable portfolio. During the next two years, we plan to focus our expansion primarily on adding stores to new markets in the state of Texas. In addition, in fiscal 2006 we plan to expand our network of automobile dealers that utilize our financing programs in the states we currently service. Over the three-year period, we plan to open new used car stores. We also expect used unit comparable store sales increases, reflecting the multi-year ramp up in sales of newly opened stores as they mature and continued market share gains at stores that have reached mature sales levels. On a combined basis, we expect that new store openings and comparable store used unit increases will drive total used unit growth.
The principal challenges we face in expanding our store and dealer base and meeting our growth targets include:
| • | Our ability to procure suitable real estate at reasonable costs. Real estate acquisition will be an increasing challenge as we enter large, multi-store markets. |
| • | Our ability to build our management team to support the store growth. |
| • | Our ability to maintain a competitive indirect finance program for franchise and independent dealers. |
We staff each newly opened store with an experienced management team, including the general manager, purchasing manager, and business office manager, as well as a number of experienced sales managers and account servicing personnel. We must therefore be continually recruiting, training, and developing managers to support future store openings. If at any time we believe that the rate of store growth is causing our performance to falter, we will slow the growth rate.
Results of Operations
Three months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2005
Revenues
Total revenues decreased $188,527 for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to the corresponding prior period principally as a result of the Company’s inability to operate at full capacity because of insufficient capital.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales as a percentage of automobile and light truck sales was 53.8% or $972,743 for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to 105.7% or $1,869,788 for the corresponding prior period ended December 31, 2005. During the prior period, our gross margin percentages were negatively affected during the period by short-term supply shortages brought on by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which contributed to the significant slow-down in new car sales in the Houston area which provide a source of trade-ins, increased vehicle repair expenses, and by increased fuel costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $277,329 for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to the corresponding prior period. This increase was primarily attributable to increased general operating expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total income was 49.0% for the three month period ending December 31, 2006 compared to 33.4% for the same corresponding prior period.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $358,558 for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 as compared to $324,847 for the
corresponding prior period. The indebtedness as of December 31, 2006 increased to $12,444,808 compared to $8,492,131 as of December 31, 2005. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the increase in borrowings as we financed our direct and indirect lending operations.
Six months ended December 31, 2006 compared to the six months ended December 31, 2005
Revenues
Total revenues decreased to $3,455,234 for the six month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to $8,581,687 for the corresponding prior period principally as a result of a decrease in unit sales from our automotive specialty retailing operations .
Cost of sales as a percentage of automobile and light truck sales was 57.6% or $1,539,140 for the six month period ended December 31, 2006. During the corresponding period ended December 31, 2005, cost of sales as a percentage of automobile and light truck sales was 74.3% or $5,390,502. Our gross margin percentages were negatively affected during the prior period by short-term supply shortages brought on by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, which contributed to the significant slow-down in new car sales in the Houston area which provide a source of trade-ins, increased vehicle repair expenses, and by increased fuel costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $340,668 for the six month period ended December 31, 2006 compared to the corresponding period ended December 31, 2005. This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased general operating expenses.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $736,302 for the six month period ended December 31, 2006 as compared to $614,796 for the corresponding period ended December 31, 2005. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to the increase in borrowings as we financed our direct and indirect lending operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes our liquidity and capital resources for the six months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.
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Operating activities: | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (1,255,902 | ) | $ | (1,987,435 | ) |
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Stock compensation expense | | | - | | | 20,000 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 200,191 | | | 106,989 | |
Discount on sale of loans | | | - | | | 83,744 | |
Changes in finance receivables, net: | | | (646,803 | ) | | 787,791 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | (1,300,710 | ) | | (407,711 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (3,003,224 | ) | | (1,396,622 | ) |
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Cash provided by investing activities: | | | (11,380 | ) | | 60,962 | |
Cash provided by financing activities: | | | 3,692,966 | | | 1,282,951 | |
Increase (decrease) in cash | | $ | 678,362 | | $ | (52,709 | ) |
Our primary use of working capital was the funding of the origination and purchase of contracts and inventory. The contracts were financed substantially through borrowings on the revolving line of credit. The line of credit is secured primarily by contracts, and available borrowings are based on a percentage of qualifying contracts. We have also funded a portion of our working capital needs through the issuance of subordinated notes.
We believe that borrowings available under the line of credit as well as cash flow from operations and, if necessary, the issuance of additional subordinated debt, or the sale of additional securities, will be sufficient to meet our short-term funding needs.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from our estimates. We believe the most significant estimate made in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the determination of our allowance for credit losses. Below is a discussion of our accounting policy concerning such allowance. Other accounting policies are disclosed in the footnotes of our consolidated financial statements which are included in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 2006.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses at a level we consider sufficient to cover anticipated losses in the collection of our finance receivables. The allowance for credit losses is determined based upon a review of historical, recent credit losses, and the finance receivable portfolio. The allowance for credit losses is periodically reviewed by management with any changes reflected in current operations. It is at least reasonably possible that actual credit losses may be materially different from the recorded allowance for credit losses.
Seasonality
Our automobile sales and finance business is seasonal in nature. In such business, the second fiscal quarter (October through December) is historically the slowest period for vehicle sales. The third fiscal quarter (January through March) is historically the busiest time for vehicle sales as many of our customers use income tax refunds as a down payment on the purchase of a vehicle.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer (PEO) and principal financial officer (PFO), we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on this evaluation, our management, including our PEO and our PFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2006, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our PEO and our PFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We identified a deficiency that existed in the deign or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that we consider to be “material weakness.” The Public company Accounting Oversight Board has defined a material weakness as a “significant deficiency or combination of significant deficiencies that results in more than a remote likelihood that material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.” The deficiency in our internal control related to our inability to prepare and report our financial information within the time periods as specified in SEC rules and forms. We are in the process of improving our internal control over financial reporting in an effort to remediate this deficiency through improved supervision and training of our accounting staff. This deficiency has been disclosed to our Board of Directors. Additional effort is needed to fully remedy these deficiencies and we are continuing our efforts to improve and strengthen our control processes and procedures.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
| LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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| Mid-Atlantic Finance Co., Inc. ("Finance Company") has filed a lawsuit against the Company on December 13, 2006 in the circuit court of the 6th Judicial Circut in and for Pinellas County, Florida seeking damages in excess of $15,000.00 for each on thirty agreements. During the fiscal years ended June 30,2005 and 2006, we sold certain non-prime installment contracts to a finance company. We do not believe that the finance company has been properly crediting the residual payments due to us on the installment contracts, while the finance company believes that we have not met our obligations to repurchase certain defaulted installment contracts. As a result of this litigation, the Company has charged-off its receivable balance due from this finance company of approximately $1,100,000 and have maintained a payable of approximately $152,000 for future repurchases. |
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| UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. |
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| Previously reported on Form 8-K dated October 16, 2006. |
| DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
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| Not Applicable |
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| SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
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| EXHIBITS |
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31.1 | Principal Executive Officer Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2 | Principal Financial Officer Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | Principal Executive Officer Certification under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.2 | Principal Financial Officer Certification under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Auto Underwriters of America, Inc. |
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| By: /s/ Dean Antonis |
| Dean Antonis |
| President and Treasurer (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer) |
Dated: February 20, 2007
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