GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
(A Nevada Corporation)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | 2 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010 (Unaudited) | 2 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) | 3 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2010 (Unaudited) | 4 |
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and March 31, 210 (Unaudited) | 5 |
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| Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 6 |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 16 |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 25 |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 25 |
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 26 |
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Item 1A. Risk Factors | 26 |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 62 |
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 63 |
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Item 4. [Removed and Reserved.] | 63 |
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Item 5. Other Information | 63 |
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Item 6. Exhibits | 64 |
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Signatures | 64 |
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors:
Global Ecology Corporation
140 Smith Street Suite 500
Keasbey, NJ 08832
We have reviewed the accompanying balance sheet of Global Ecology Corporation f/k/a Homeland Security, Inc. as of March 31, 2011 and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 4, conditions exist which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
/S/W.T. Uniack
W.T. UNIACK & CO, CPA’s, P.C.
May 13, 2011
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Global Ecology Corporation |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet |
as of |
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Assets | | |
Current Assets | | |
| Cash | $ 104,667 | $ 225,740 |
| Accounts receivable – trade | - | - |
| Inventories | - | - |
| Total current assets | 104,667 | 225,740 |
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| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | - | - |
| Capitalized software, net of accumulated amortization | 35,001 | 40,835 |
| Other intangible assets | 21,500 | 21,500 |
| Investment in joint venture | 780,000 | 780,000 |
| Reserve for impairment of Investment in joint venture | (780,000) | (780,000) |
Total Assets | $ 161,168 | $ 288,075 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit | | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 672,965 | $ 649,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities to related parties | 514,494 | 481,259 |
| Current portion of notes payable and advances related parties | 1,048,698 | 1,062,698 |
| Current portion of notes payable | 1,635,529 | 1,635,529 |
| Line of credit | 166,085 | 166,085 |
| Total current liabilities | 4,037,771 | 3,994,765 |
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| Long term notes payable, net of current portion | - | - |
Total Liabilities | 4,037,771 | 3,994,765 |
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Shareholders' Deficit: | | |
| Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,150,000 issued and outstanding | 2,150 | 2,150 |
| Series B cumulative convertible preferred stock, no par value, 5% non-cumulative; liquidation preference of $14.64 per share; 2,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding | - | - |
| Common Stock, par value $.001; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 406,977,049 and 3,95,769,546 shares issued and outstanding, respectively' | 406,977 | 395,770 |
| Additional paid-in-capital | 25,786,778 | 25,543,385 |
| Accumulated deficit | (29,672,768) | (29,248,255) |
| Less treasury at cost, 1,817,000 shares | (399,740) | (399,740) |
| Total shareholders’ deficit | (3,876,603) | (3,706,690) |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $ 161,168 | $ 288,075 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Global Ecology Corporation |
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations |
for the three months ended March 31, |
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| Un-Audited | Un-Audited |
| 2011 | 2010 |
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Sales | $ 35,000 | $ - |
Cost of Goods Sold | 43,250 | - |
Gross Profit | (8,250) | - |
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General And Administrative | 123,558 | 84,666 |
Shares issued for Services | 254,600 | 98,000 |
Net Profit / (Loss) From Operations | (386,408) | (182,666) |
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Interest Expense | (38,104) | (29,850) |
Net Profit / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (424,512) | (212,516) |
Income Tax Expense | - | - |
Net Profit / (Loss) | $ (424,512) | $ (212,516) |
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Per Share Information: | | |
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 403,899,576 | 356,881,807 |
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Net Profit / (Loss) per common share | $ (0.001) | $ (0.001) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Global Ecology Corporation |
Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Shareholders' (Deficit) |
March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010 Un-Audited |
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| Common Stock | Preferred Stock – Series A | Treasury Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Total Stockholders Deficit |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2009 | 348,859,585 | $ 348,860 | 2,150,000 | $ 2,150 | 1,817,000 | $ (399,740) | $ 24,752,933 | $ (27,725,400) | $ (3,021,197) |
Battiato Consulting | 5,000,000 | 5,000 | | | | | 65,000 | | 70,000 |
Ubaldi 2009 Pay 250K | 12,000,000 | 12,000 | | | | | 238,000 | | 250,000 |
BBK Consulting | 2,000,000 | 2,000 | | | | | 26,000 | | 28,000 |
Larry Wolfe Consulting | 2,300,000 | 2,300 | | | | | 20,700 | | 23,000 |
Sherlock Consulting | 2,100,000 | 2,100 | | | | | 18,900 | | 21,000 |
Shares issued to Advent | 1,750,000 | 1,750 | | | | | 33,250 | | 35,000 |
Shares issued to Darcey | 135,416 | 135 | | | | | 3,765 | | 3,900 |
Shares issued to Baslow | 93,750 | 94 | | | | | 1,406 | | 1,500 |
Shares issued to Jones | 112,500 | 113 | | | | | 1,688 | | 1,800 |
Shares issued to Martin | 100,000 | 100 | | | | | 2,300 | | 2,400 |
Shares issued to Ubaldi | 15,568,295 | 15,568 | | | | | 192,432 | | 208,000 |
Shares issued to Madison | 750,000 | 750 | | | | | 7,456 | | 8,206 |
Shares issued to Waterville | 2,000,000 | 2,000 | | | | | 28,000 | | 30,000 |
Record efund shares | 3,000,000 | 3,000 | | | | | 27,000 | | 30,000 |
Beneficial conversion Feature | | | | | | | 124,556 | | 124,556 |
Net loss | | | | | | | | (1,522,855) | (1,522,855) |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | 395,769,546 | 395,770 | 2,150,000 | 2,150 | 1,817,000 | (399,740) | 25,543,385 | (29,248,255) | (3,706,690) |
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Millazo | 500,000 | 500 | | | | | 14,500 | | 15,000 |
Tabacchi | 500,000 | 500 | | | | | 14,500 | | 15,000 |
Biehl | 3,000,000 | 3,000 | | | | | 27,000 | | 30,000 |
Norman | 2,500,000 | 2,500 | | | | | 77,500 | | 80,000 |
Ubaldi | 1,235,403 | 1,235 | | | | | 40,365 | | 41,600 |
Advent consulting shares | 1,072,100 | 1,072 | | | | | 23,928 | | 25,000 |
Johnson | 2,400,000 | 2,400 | | | | | 45,600 | | 48,000 |
Net loss | | | | | | | | (424,513) | (424,513) |
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Balance at March 31, 2011 | 406,977,049 | $ 406,977 | 2,150,000 | $ 2,150 | 1,817,000 | $(399,740) | $ 25,786,777 | $ (29,672,768) | $ (3,876,603) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Global Ecology Corporation |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
for the three months ended March 31, |
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| Un-Audited | Un-Audited |
| 2011 | 2010 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | |
Net loss | $ (424,513) | $ (212,516) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities: | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 5,834 | 5,834 |
Common stock issued for services and compensation | 254,600 | 98,000 |
Common stock issued for debt settlement | - | 250,000 |
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Other assets | - | 124 |
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses | 57,006 | (147,657) |
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities | (107,073) | (6,215) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | - | - |
Net cash used in investing activities | - | - |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
Borrowing (repayment) under line of credit | | - |
Advances / (repayment) - related parties | (14,000) | 5,600 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | (14,000) | 5,600 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash | (121,073) | (615) |
Cash beginning of the period | 225,740 | 2,635 |
Cash end of the period | $ 104,667 | $ 2,020 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
The use of the words “we,” “us,” “our” or “the Company” refers to Global Ecology Corporation and its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.
1. Organization and Description of Business
We were formed as a Nevada corporation in 1993. Our principal executive office is located at 96 Park Street Montclair, New Jersey 07042 and our telephone number is (973) 655-9001. Our website iswww.geco.us. From 1998 until the third quarter of 2004, we provided financial products and related services to the new and pre-owned automotive finance industry. We primarily purchased and subsequently sold automobile finance receivables collateralized by new and pre-owned automobiles. The receivables were predominately purchased from automobile retailers nationwide and sold to banks and credit unions.
We changed our name to Homeland Security Network, Inc. on March 1, 2005 to reflect the direction of a new course of business. HSNI targeted markets such as commercial trucking and cargo management, commercial fleet management, equipment rental and personal vehicle tracking. During the period from March, 2005 until the end of 2007, we provided the GPS tracking industry with state-of-the-art software, as well as low cost tracking hardware, and the ability to offer a cost-effective data transmission fee
In the fourth quarter of 2007, we began investing in a new industry and we secured distribution rights to a patented water restoration technology, which represented a substantial opportunity global water purification market. Our company has proposed the use of its services in the United States and several foreign counties. In August 2008 we changed our name from Homeland Security Network, Inc. to Global Ecology Corporation to better reflect our direction and industry focus.
We have supported a number of events at the United Nations and have established ourselves as a strategic partner with International Renewable Energy Organization (“IREO”), a Brazilian private partner of the United Nations. Peter Ubaldi, our President and Chief Executive Officer has been appointed as Chairman of IREO’s Water Restoration Committee. We have proposed our remediation technology for contaminated bodies of water and for the remediation of soil in South America, Central America, the Philippines and the United States as part of its expanding marketing efforts.
We entered into a joint venture with Huma-Clean, LLC, a Texas-based soil remediation and re-seller of processed soil for consumer and commercial users. The first project is underway in Juarez, Mexico, and we are hopeful that the next sites will be located in the United States. Our initial belief was that revenue from these activities would begin to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008 and that the first order of its processed soil has would have been received for in excess of $2,000,000. However, the violence that has occurred in the City of Juarez and the surrounding area has taken the government officials’ focus away from the building and expansion of their farmlands. This has directly impacted potential orders. Nevertheless, discussions are in progress with potential buyers. We have advanced $780,000 to the venture. The terms of the agreement call for the initial revenue to be used to repay the advance; however, we can allow a portion of the repayment to be left in the venture for working capital if we desire. Management feels that there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the collectability of this asset; therefore they have decided to reserve $780,000 for potential impairment of the asset. As of December 31, 2010 the net carrying value of this asset is $0.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
In December 2010, we executed a Joint Venture Agreement with Isongo Water (Pty), Ltd., of Pietermartizburg South Africa (“Isongo”), whereby we have agreed to form a subsidiary company to be named GEC Africa (the “JV Company”) with Isongo, which will be jointly owned 50% by each company. The JV Company will pursue business interests throughout South Africa and neighboring countries that will initially commence with the sale of our Mobile PureWater System (“MPWS”) and our ionized mineral solution, IMS1000. Based on the success of the venture we intend to later incorporate the sale of our other proprietary and licensed technologies through the JV Company in certain African territories.
As part of joint venture relationship, Isongo will be granted an exclusive license for the sole benefit of GEC Africa for the sale and distribution of the MPWS and the IMS1000. The intention of the parties is for GEC Africa to have its own local manufacturing facility for the MPWS and its solution, which Isongo has the capability to provide. There will be minimum sales volume requirements for the continuation of the relationship. We can provide no assurances that the joint venture relationship with Isongo will be successful or be able to generate significant revenue, if at all.
We continue to develop our relationships in South Africa through our subsidiary GEC Africa which is a joint partnership with Isongo. Representatives of our company demonstrated our MPWS in real time as it produced potable water from several contaminated sources. These demonstrations were performed in the most challenging conditions where rivers look like dark chocolate and E. coli, streptococcus, and other dangerous pathogens are abundant.
Our group met with government officials from municipalities and water processing facilities including, The Department of Water Affairs and The South African Bureau of Standards, which has now agreed to accelerate the registration process for our licensed, proprietary formula, IMS1000. Many public and private entities in Africa are seeking ways to provide safe water without the use of chlorine and our IMS1000 solution will help to accomplish this goal. We also had discussions with two municipalities for the use of our bio-remediation technology for the processing of bio-solids from their waste water treatment facilities. Additional uses of IMS1000 such as the de-contamination of large bodies of water, vegetable washes, poultry processing plants, and mining water reclamation are currently under discussion.
GEC Africa has now engaged several distributors to market our products and services throughout the continent. This distribution channel under the supervision of GEC Africa is expected to accelerate the development of our coverage and produce sustainable revenue.
In January of 2011, we formed a wholly subsidiary, CleanTower Technologies, Inc., for the purpose of developing a market for our licensed environmentally safe chemical IMS1000. The solution is produced under a private label arrangement with our Canadian supplier, EnvirEau Technologies, Inc. This new company will eventually include a number of affiliates with industry experience to help us build the operation.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
In March of 2011 we executed a Letter of Intent with Esoft Informatics, Pvt. Ltd. (“Esoft”), of Noida, India for the development of a thermal solar energy project in India and developing a sales channel for our products in India. The letter of intent contemplates a formation of a subsidiary of our company, GEC Energy Company, which will b e jointly owned by us and Esoft. If we are able to come to terms with Esoft and enter into definitive agreements with Esoft, the joint venture will encompass the development of a six megawatt solar power plant in India which will provide an alternative source of energy for certain regions within India and will allow to establish distribution channels for our environmental restoration technologies throughout India. We cannot provide any assurances that we will be able to enter into definitive agreements with Esoft or that if we do that this will be a profitable business venture for our company, which may ultimately negatively impact our earnings and shareholder value.
We have incurred operating losses of ($424,512) and ($212,516) in three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and we have had working capital deficiencies in both quarters. Our financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. We are seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt. The additional funding would alleviate our working capital deficiency and increase profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of management's efforts to achieve profitability or to secure additional funding.
If additional financing arrangements cannot be obtained, we would be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classifications of liabilities necessary if the Company becomes unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Basis of Presentation
The financial information presented in this report comprises the unaudited financial statements (i) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
We, without audit, have prepared the accompanying interim financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011.
In the opinion of our management, the financial statements include all adjustments, which consist of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of our Company for the periods presented. The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of operating results expected for the full year or future interim periods.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
3. Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting GAAP. These accounting principles require management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. When sources of information regarding the carrying values of assets, liabilities and reported amounts of revenue and expenses are not readily apparent, we base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that our management believes to be reasonable for making judgments. We evaluate all of its estimates on an on-going basis and may consult outside experts to assist in our evaluations. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
We previously recognized revenue related to our GPS tracking business principally on two types of transactions – sales of products and wireless communication service fees. The products sold and bundled in the product offering include a radio transmitter, hosted software, and a data transmission network. Revenue arrangements were accounted for under EITF No. 00-21: Prior to the end of 12/31/2009, we discontinued the GPS operation and as such no revenue related to this business segment has occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
When revenue is generated from the sale of products and services of our environmental restoration activities,, we will record this revenue in accordance with guidance provided by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, or SAB No. 104. Revenue Recognition;, revenue is recognized when all of the following are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) title and risk of loss have passed, (iii) delivery has occurred or the services have been rendered, (iv) the sales price is fixed or determinable and (v) collection is reasonably assured.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable relating to our tracking device segment consists of payments due from users of the products. In the normal course of business, we monitor the financial condition of our customer base. As of March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company has recorded a provision for uncollectible accounts of $133,250 and $133,250, respectively, related to a long-outstanding balance. The account deemed uncollectible relates to an individual customer; we have a note payable outstanding to an affiliated entity (Riverside Corporation) of the customer with a principal balance of $141,875 and $141,875 as of March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As the note payable terms do not have a right of offset, we have reserved the balance in full in accordance with its own accounting policies; however, we believe we have a legal right of offset if the affiliated entity of the customer pursues further collection efforts on the notes payable balance.
Inventory
Inventory consists of the radio transmitter units sold in the GPS business and carried at cost.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Furniture and equipment are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets, which is three years. Leasehold improvements are carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is
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calculated using the straight-line method over the life of the lease.
Capitalized Software
We capitalize certain computer software costs, after technological feasibility has been established. These costs are amortized utilizing the straight-line method over the software’s economic life, which has been estimated at five years. Development costs of the software are accounted for in accordance with SOP 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use (“SOP 98-1”). SOP 98-1 permits capitalization of software costs if they are expenditures related to the applications development. In the past, and prospectively, the Company has and will capitalize expenditures directly related to the development of applications. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, no expenditures relating to application development were capitalized by our Company.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and intangible assets are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ("SFAS 142") (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 350,Intangibles-Goodwill and Other). Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized but instead are reviewed annually for impairment, or more frequently, if impairment indicators arise. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life will continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives. The Company tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill or other intangible assets may not be recoverable, or at least annually at December 31 of each year. These tests are performed at the reporting unit level using a two-step, fair-value based approach. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The second step allocates the fair value of the reporting unit to the Company's tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. This derives an implied fair value for the reporting unit's goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to that excess. In the event that the Company determines that the value of goodwill or other intangible assets have become impaired, the Company will incur a charge for the amount of the impairment during the fiscal quarter in which the determination is made.
Investment in Joint Venture
In March 2008, we entered into a joint venture agreement with Huma-Clean, LLC of Houston Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, the funding for the venture was $800,000, which was advanced in several installments by us. This funding is in the form of a loan that will be repaid out of the initial proceeds of the venture. Any income or loss generated by the joint venture is to be allocated 50% to us and 50% to Huma-Clean, LLC. As of December 31, 2010 we advanced $780,000 under this agreement, which has been recorded on a cost basis. The investment has not been recorded on an equity method basis because of our inability to exercise significant influence over the venture. Management feels that there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the collectability of this asset; therefore, they have decided to reserve $780,000 for potential impairment of the asset. As of March 31, 2011 the net carrying value of this asset is $0.
Deferred financing costs
We capitalize costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related debt instruments.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109 (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 740-10-25,Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes), which requires the asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when differences are expected to reverse. As of March 31, 2011, we had a net operating loss carry forward of $(29,672,768) and a deferred tax asset of $10,088,741 using the statutory rate of 34%. The deferred tax asset may be recognized in future periods, not to exceed 20 years. However, due to the uncertainty of future events we have booked valuation allowance of $9,944,407.
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Deferred Tax Asset | $ 10,088,741 |
Valuation Allowance | (10,088,741) |
Deferred Tax Asset (Net) | $ - |
Long-Lived Assets
We account for our long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, (“SFAS No. 144”) (now contained in FASB Codification Section 360-10, Property, Plant, and Equipment − Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Asset subsections), which requires that long-lived assets be evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset or asset group, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset or asset group.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
On September 15, 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS No. 157”) (now contained in FASB Codification Section 825-10-65,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures-Overall-Transition and Open Effective Date Information), which addresses standardizing the measurement of fair value for companies who are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes. The FASB Codification Section 825-10-65 defines fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” The Company’s adoption of the required portions of FASB Codification Section 825-10-65 as of January 1, 2008 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (“FSP 157-2”) permitting entities to delay application of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company adopted the
application of FASB Codification Section 825-10-65to nonfinancial assets and liabilities effective January 1, 2009; this did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
FASB Codification Section 825-10-65established a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in valuation techniques into three levels as follows. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted
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prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement).
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Level 1 – Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
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Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
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Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and not corroborated by market data.
At March 31, 2011, our assets and liabilities reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs include cash and cash equivalents. For these items, quoted current market prices are readily available. We do not currently have any financial instruments utilizing Level 2 and Level 3 inputs.
The following table presents information about the Company’s fair value hierarchy for financial assets as of March 31, 2011:
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 104,667 | | - | | - | | $ 104,667 |
Total assets | $ 104,667 | | - | | - | | $ 104,667 |
The carrying amounts of trade receivables and payables, accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”) (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 825-10,Financial Instruments-Fair Value Option subsections), which permits companies to choose, at specified election dates, to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently measured at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected would be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. Upfront costs and fees related to items for which the fair value option is elected shall be recognized in earnings as incurred and not deferred. The Company did not elect the fair value option for any of its existing financial instruments other than those already measured at fair value. Therefore, our adoption of FASB Codification Topic 825-10 as of January 1, 2008 did not have an impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk
We maintain our cash with high credit quality financial institutions. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation secures each depositor up to $250,000.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to January 1, 2006, we elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees , and related interpretations to account for our employee and director stock options, as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation(contained in FASB Codification Topic 718,Compensation-Stock Compensation). We accounted for stock-based compensation for non-employees under the fair value method prescribed by SFAS No. 123. Effective January 1, 2006, The Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payments , (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) (contained in FASB Codification Topic 718,Compensation-Stock Compensation) for all share-based payment awards to employees and directors including stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchases related to our employee stock purchase plan. In addition, the Company has applied the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (SAB No. 107), issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R).
We adopted FASB Codification Topic 718using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense recognized after the effective date includes: (1) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the measurement date fair value estimate in accordance with the original provisions of FASB Codification Topic 718, and (2) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the measurement date fair value estimate in accordance with the provisions of FASB Codification Topic 718. Results from prior periods have not been restated and do not include the impact of FASB Codification Topic 718. For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized no stock-based compensation expense under FASB Codification Topic 718relating to employee and director stock options, restricted stock units or the employee stock purchase plan.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized each period is based on the greater of the value of the portion of share-base payment awards under the straight-line method or the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. FASB Codification Topic 718requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Upon adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718, the Company elected to use the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing formula to value share-based payments granted to employees subsequent to January 1, 2006 and elected to attribute the value of stock-based compensation to expense using the straight-line single option method. These methods were previously used for our pro forma information required under FASB Codification Topic 718.
On November 10, 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 123(R)-3, Transition Election Related to Accounting for Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards , which detailed an alternative transition method for calculating the tax effects of stock-based compensation pursuant to FASB Codification Topic 718. This alternative transition method included simplified methods to establish the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (APIC pool) related to the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and Statement of Cash Flows of the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation awards that are outstanding upon adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718. Due to the Company’s historical net operating losses, the Company has not recorded the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation and has no APIC pool.
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Prior to the adoption of FASB Codification Topic 718, all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options were required to be presented as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. FASB Codification Topic 718requires the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows. Due to our historical net operating loss position, we have not recorded these excess tax benefits as of March 31, 2011.
Liabilities
We have adopted the policy of writing-off any liabilities outside the statute of limitations and over four years.
Recently issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”) (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 805-Business Combinations). Among other changes, FASB Codification Topic 805requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transaction at fair value; and establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including earn-out provisions. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB Codification Topic 805. The adoption of FASB Codification Topic 805has not had and is not expected to have a material impact on the results of operations and financial position.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP No. 142-3”) (now contained in FASB Codification Topic 350-30,Intangibles other than Goodwill), which amends the factors that should be considered when developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of an intangible asset under FASB Codification Topic 350-30, in order to improve consistency between FASB Codification Topic 350-30and the period of expected cash flows to measure the fair value of the asset under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and other U.S. generally accepted accounting practices. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB Codification Topic 350-30. The adoption of FSP No. 142-3 has not had and is not expected to have a material impact on the results of operations and financial position.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS 162”). This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in accordance with GAAP. With the issuance of this statement, the FASB concluded that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed toward the entity and not its auditor, and reside in the accounting literature established by the FASB as opposed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This statement is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We have evaluated the new statement and have determined that it will not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of its financial results.
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We adopted FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN48”) on January 1, 2007. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions by prescribing the recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. It also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. We had no unrecognized tax benefits and no accrued interest or penalties recognized as of the date of our adoption of FIN48. During the three months ended March 31, 2010 there were no changes in our unrecognized tax benefits and we had no accrued interest or penalties as of March 31, 2011.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period balances to conform to the current period
presentation.
4. Going Concern Uncertainty
We have incurred net losses in the three months ended March 31, 2011 and year ended December 31, 2010 and we have had working capital deficiencies both periods.
Ours financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. We are seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt. The additional funding would alleviate our working capital deficiency and increase profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of management's efforts to achieve profitability or to secure additional funding. Also, there can be no assurance that additional funding will be available when needed or, if available, that its terms will be favorable or acceptable. We are also seeking to renegotiate certain liabilities in order to alleviate the working capital deficiency.
If additional financing arrangements cannot be obtained, we would be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classifications of liabilities necessary if the Company becomes unable to continue as a going concern.
5. Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic profit / (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common stock shares outstanding. At December 31, 2010 the Company had outstanding common stock shares of 395,769,546 used in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Basic Weighted average common stock shares and equivalents at March 31, 2011 and 2010 were 403,899,576 and 356,881,807 respectively. As of March 31, 2011 and 2010 the Company had outstanding preferred shares which would have been assumed to be converted and have a dilutive effect of 21,500,000 shares on our common stock. For the three months ended, March 31, 2011 and 2010, all of the Company's shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per common stock share because they were anti-dilutive, due to the Company's net loss in those periods.
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6. Property, Plant and Equipment
We had no property, plant and equipment as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
7. Capitalized Software Costs
The Company accounts for the development cost of software intended for sale in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 86, Accounting for Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, (“SFAS No. 86”) (now contained in FASB Codification 985-20,Accounting for Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed). SFAS No. 86 requires product development costs to be charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility is attained. Technological feasibility is attained when the Company’s software has completed system testing and been determined viable for its intended use. Accordingly the Company did not capitalize any development costs other than product development costs acquired through a third party purchase. The Company capitalizes software through technology purchases if the related software under development has reached technological feasibility or if there are alternative future uses for the software.
During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company acquired new software to operate and enhance its GPS system. The development costs of this software, which totaled $116,682, were capitalized and placed in service at the end of September 2007 and are being amortized over their estimate useful life of five years. No such software development costs were capitalized during the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 amortization expense of $5,834 and $5,834 was recognized related to this capitalized software during the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Capitalized software costs and accumulated amortization were as follows as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
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Software development costs | $ 116,682 | $ 116,682 |
| (81,681) | (75,847) |
Capitalized Software, net | $ 35,001 | $ 40,835 |
Expected future capitalized software amortization expense for the years ending December 31 is as follows.
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Year | Amount |
2011 | $ 17,501 |
2012 | $ 17,500 |
Total | $ 35,001 |
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8. Other Intangible Assets
On June 6, 2008, we acquired a mobile water purification plant and computerized ballast water distribution system from Robert Elfstrom. We agreed to purchase these assets in consideration for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be issued as follows: 100,000 shares upon the execution of the Bill of Sale and the remaining balance of shares to be issued in increments of 300,000 shares each time we accumulate net revenues of $2,000,000 from the utilization of the technology. We initially recorded the asset at the fair value of the full 1,000,000 shares at the date of the sale, which was $215,000, and recorded a liability for the remaining 900,000 shares to be issued. As of December 31, 2010, no revenues had been generated from this technology and thus no additional shares had been issued. We determined that it was more appropriate to reverse the liability for the remaining contingent shares and to reduce the value of the assets to the fair value of the 100,000 shares issued at execution of the agreement, or $21,500. If and when the remaining shares are issued, they will be recorded as a royalty expense. However, during 2009 a dispute had arisen with Mr. Elfstrom concerning his performance under this arrangement which we felt would directly impact the success of the System. All unpaid compensation whether in stock or fees has been withheld pending final negotiation with Mr. Elfstrom. We have also made arrangements with a manufacturing/ joint venture partner for the production of our own Mobile PureWater System (“MPWS”) which is now being demonstrated in Nigeria and has been offered to several relief agencies. The next generation of the MPWS has been completed by the same manufacturer and is being test in New Jersey.
8.
Investment in Joint Venture and Other
In March 2008, we entered into a joint venture agreement with Huma-Clean, LLC of Houston Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, the funding for the venture was $800,000, which was advanced in several installments by us. This funding is in the form of a loan that will be repaid out of the initial proceeds of the venture. Any income or loss generated by the joint venture is to be allocated 50% to us and 50% to Huma-Clean, LLC. As of March 31, 2011 we have advanced $780,000 under this agreement, which has been recorded on a cost basis. The investment has not been recorded on an equity method basis because of our inability to exercise significant influence over the venture. Management feels that there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the collectability of this asset; therefore they have decided to reserve $780,000 for potential impairment of the asset. As of March 31, 2011 the net carrying value of this asset is $0.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
10. Notes Payable to Related Parties
In March 2005, we obtained $134,500 under a financing arrangement bearing interest at 7.00% per annum from entity affiliated with our chief executive officer. The note originally matured on June 28, 2005. The note was amended in January 2006 to incorporate the related accrued interest of $7,375 into the principal of the note and extend the maturity date through April 28, 2006. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $193,886 is outstanding on the loan payable.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with an entity affiliated with our chief executive officer in the amount of $91,874 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As March 31, 2011, $130,446 is outstanding on the note payable.
On February 17, 2010 we entered into a note agreement with our chief executive officer for an amount up to $10,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The note is convertible into company stock at conversion rate equal to 70% of stock price at the time the advance was made. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized an expense for the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $1,071. As of March 31, 2011, $2,624 is outstanding on the note payable.
On February 17, 2010 we entered into a note agreement with Joseph Batiatto, our director, for an amount up to $10,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The note is convertible into company stock at conversion rate equal to 70% of stock price at the time the advance was made. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized an expense for the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $1,393. As of March 31, 2011, $3,478 is outstanding on the note payable.
From time to time certain employees and/or officers advance funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Company’s behalf. Such advances are recorded as a liability on the Company’s balance sheet. These amounts are loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. They are payable on demand. As of March 31, 2011, we have recorded a liability of $809,199 for such related party advances.
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11. Notes Payable
In 2005, we obtained funds under a financing arrangement from Market Connexxion. The note provided a line of credit totaling $500,000 and accrued interest at a rate of 8.00% per annum. It originally matured on January 28, 2006, at which time the unpaid principal was $229,365. Interest due on the note was $16,960. The note was amended in February 2006 to incorporate the interest into the principal and extend the term through January 2007. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is in default. The holder of the note had originally agreed to settle the balance due and the related accrued interest for shares of our common stock. However, the principal of the lender rejected the agreed upon settlement and has begun litigation to recover the amount in question. We currently working to re-negotiate the original arrangement and finalize this settlement agreement with the lender. As of March 31, 2011, $348,137 is outstanding on the loan payable.
We have a note payable to Monet Acquisition, LLC, an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on April 25, 2010. It is personally guaranteed by our chief executive officer. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $131,777 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In March 2006, we entered into a note payable for $27,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum and originally matured on May 27, 2006. The maturity date was extended through December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2008, no payments have been made on the principal balance. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $33,148 is outstanding on the loan payable.
From time to time a former officers advanced funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Company’s behalf. Such advances were recorded as a liability on the Company’s balance sheet. These amounts are loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. They are payable on demand. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding balance is $216,150.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with a former director in the amount of $195,000 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As March 31, 2011, $277,300 is outstanding on the note payable.
In February 2006, we obtained funds under a convertible promissory note with an unaffiliated third party in the amount of $100,000 which bears interest at 10.00% per year. The note matured on February 1, 2007 and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. As of March 31, 2011, $148,078 is outstanding on the loan payable.
We entered into a letter agreement with a former employee in March 2007. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to pay the former employee $12,000 in monthly installment payments with the entire balance being fully paid no later than November 15, 2007. There is no interest associated with letter agreement. No payments have been made related to this agreement. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $12,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011. The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. As of March 31, 2011, $63,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2008, we entered into a promissory note for $50,000. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 12.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. On January 24, 2011 the company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as consideration to extend the note due date to December 31, 2011.The note is convertible at any time to shares of our common stock at a fixed rate. As of March 31, 2011, $66,500 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In September 2008, we entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with an unaffiliated third party. Of which $25,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $75,000 was to be paid by November 21, 2008. No additional payments have been made. The amount is past due and in default. There is no interest rate associated with this settlement agreement. As of March 31, 2011, $75,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2009, we entered into a promissory note for $107,500 with an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. The note was extended to August 9, 2010. The note is collateralized by our pledge of 2,150,000 shares of our preferred A shares convertible at a 10 to 1 ratio of common stock. The pledged collateral is to be held in escrow until an event of default or payment in full of the loan. This loan is in default and as of March 31, 2011, $130,473 is outstanding.
On October 29, 2009, our chief executive officer and an affiliated entity entered into a settlement agreement with Lender’s Funding whereby the Company agreed to assume the liability and the parties agreed to enter into an installment note in the principal amount of $7,500 which has no interest rate and payments of $250 are due monthly. The amount is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $6,750 is outstanding. Our chief executive officer is in the process of settling this obligation and the 1,000,000 shares are being held by Lender’s Funding pending final disposition of this obligation.
In November 2009, we incurred a note payable to an unaffiliated third party for $7,500 at an interest rate of 12.00% per annum. The note is due on November 10, 2010. On November 22, 2010, this note was converted into 750,000 of the company’s common stock. As of March 31, 2011, $0 is outstanding on the loan.
On February 17, 2010 we entered into a note agreement with a former executive for an amount up to $10,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The notes are convertible into company stock at conversion rate equal to 70% of stock price at the time the advance was made. For the years ended December 31, 2010 we recognized a expense for the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $1,736. The balance due as of March 31, 2011was $4,319.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
On September 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,500 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note has a interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on June 20, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from September 17, 2010 at conversion rate equal to a 42.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As of March 31, 2011, $28,671 is due and outstanding on the note.
On October 8, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $25,000.The promissory note has a interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on August 19, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from October 8, 2010 at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As of March 31, 2011, $25,960 is due and outstanding on the note.
On November 17, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $27,5000 ($25,000 net to the Company after paying $2,500 in finance related charges). The promissory note has a interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on July 12, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from November 17, 2010 at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert. As of March 31, 2011, $28,315 is due and outstanding on the note.
On December 15, 2010, we entered into a convertible promissory note for a principal amount of $200,000 with an unaffiliated third party. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on August 19, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from October 8, 2010 at conversion rate equal to a 20% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert or $0.10 per share, whichever is greater. As of March 31, 2011, $204,701 is due and outstanding on the note.
12. Credit Union Participations
We no longer services automobile finance receivables. However, there was one remaining credit union relationship (Houston Postal Credit Union/Plus4 Credit Union) through our former wholly owned subsidiary, Autocorp Financial Services, Inc., which resulted in a dispute over amounts due on the collection of auto finance contracts. During January 2008, the Company arrived at a $41,000 settlement with this credit union. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to make an initial payment of $5,000, payments of $1,000 per month through February 2009 and a balloon payment of $24,000 at March 1, 2009. This settlement is secured by a $41,000 judgment. As of March 31, 2011 payments totaling $9,000 had been made under the settlement agreement. The remaining settlement obligation is past due.
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13. Lines of Credit
In November 2003, the Company executed a revolving credit facility in the amount of $10,000,000 with a financial institution that bore interest at a rate of prime plus 2% and matured in November 2004. The purpose of the credit facility was to provide funding for the purchase of automobile finance installment contracts for sale to banks and credit unions which is no longer our line of business. The outstanding balance totaling $166,085 at both March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the line of credit was in default. In addition as of March 31, 2010 we had accrued interest due of $140,151. We will negotiate revised payment terms and a settlement with the lender as soon we are able to make a firm commitment.
In April 2007, our chief executive officer at the time provided a line of credit in the amount of $50,000 to us from Atlantic Financial Advisors, Inc (“AFA”), a corporation which is 100% owned by him. This line was used for the purchase of inventory of GPS hardware. As we have discontinued the GPS business, there is no longer a need for this facility. We have arranged for a settlement for a long term installment payment of $250.00 per month for 30 months to liquidate the remaining balance. The installments are secured by 1,000,000 shares of our common stock.
14. Related Party Transactions
In March 2005, we obtained $134,500 under a financing arrangement bearing interest at 7.00% per annum from entity affiliated with our chief executive officer. The note originally matured on June 28, 2005. The note was amended in January 2006 to incorporate the related accrued interest of $7,375 into the principal of the note and extend the maturity date through April 28, 2006. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $193,886 is outstanding on the loan payable.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with an entity affiliated with our chief executive officer in the amount of $91,874 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As March 31, 2011, $130,446 is outstanding on the note payable.
On February 17, 2010 we entered into a note agreement with our chief executive officer for an amount up to $10,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The note is convertible into company stock at conversion rate equal to 70% of stock price at the time the advance was made. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized an expense for the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $1,071. As of March 31, 2011, $2,624 is outstanding on the note payable.
On February 17, 2010 we entered into a note agreement with Joseph Batiatto, our director, for an amount up to $10,000. The note bears interest at the rate of 7% per annum. The note is convertible into company stock at conversion rate equal to 70% of stock price at the time the advance was made. For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized an expense for the beneficial conversion feature in the amount of $1,393. As of March 31, 2011, $3,478 is outstanding on the note payable.
From time to time certain employees and/or officers advance funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Company’s behalf. Such advances are recorded as a liability on the Company’s balance sheet. These amounts are loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. They are payable on demand. As of March 31, 2011, we have recorded a liability of $809199 for such related party advances.
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15. Stock Plans
We have a non-qualified stock option plan (the “Plan”) that was adopted by the Board of Directors in March 1997. The Plan, as authorized, provides for the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of our common stock. Persons eligible to participate in the Plan as recipients of stock options include full and part-time employees of the Company, as well as officers, directors, attorneys, consultants and other advisors to the Company or affiliated corporations.
Options issued under the Plan are exercisable at a price that is not less than twenty percent (20%) of the fair market value of such shares (as defined) on the date the options are granted. The non-qualified stock options are generally non-transferable and are exercisable over a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the date of the grant. Earlier expiration is operative due to termination of employment or death of the issue. The entire Plan expired on March 20, 2007, except as to non-qualified stock options then outstanding, which will remain in effect until they have expired or have been exercised. As of March 31, 2011, 1,990,289 shares had been exercised and issued under the Plan.
On November 8, 2006, we filed a Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan with the SEC. This 2006 Non-Statutory Stock Option Plan was intended as an employment incentive, to aid in attracting and retaining persons of experience and ability and whose services are considered valuable to encourage the sense of proprietorship in such persons, and to stimulate the active interest of such persons in our development and success. This Plan provides for the issuance of non-statutory stock options which are not intended to qualify as incentive stock options within the meaning of section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. There were a total of 15,000,000 shares in the Plan at inception; 14,100,000 shares have been issued from the Plan as of March 31, 2011.
16. Stock Transactions
On January 24, 2011we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Nicholas Milazzo.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Robert Tabacchi.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 3,000,000 shares of our common stock for legal services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 2,500,000 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,072,100 shares of our common stock or consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,235,403 as payment for back wages of $41,600 to Peter Ubaldi, our chief executive officer.
On February 1, 2011 we issued 2,400,000 shares of our common stock or consulting services.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
18. Commitments and Contingencies
Consulting and Employment Contracts
In May 2004, (amended and restated January 2005) HSNI entered into an Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) with Peter Ubaldi. The Agreement provided that Mr. Ubaldi should serve as the President of HSNI through January 1, 2007. In January of 2007, the Company renewed Mr. Ubaldi’s Employment Contract for an additional two years under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. At any time prior to the expiration of the Agreement, HSNI and Mr. Ubaldi may mutually agree to extend the duration of employment under the terms of the Agreement for an additional period or periods. As payment for services, HSNI agrees to pay Mr. Ubaldi, as the President, a minimum base salary of $250,000 per annum. As provided in the Agreement, Mr. Ubaldi is eligible to be paid bonuses, from time to time, at the discretion of HSNI’s Board of Directors, of cash, stock or other valid form of compensation. Upon termination of and under the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Ubaldi shall be entitled to severance compensation in an amount equal to twenty-four months of base salary as shall exist at the time of such termination. In January of 2010 we entered into a new Employment Agreement with Peter Ubaldi to continue as President and CEO for the same base salary, medical benefits and expenses as previously agreed to in May 2004. The term of the agreement is for 5 years with renewal options for 5 additional 1 year terms.
In June of 2008, we entered into a consulting agreement with Vincent Nunez for his contribution in developing the business with Huma-Clean, LLC of Houston, Texas. The term of the contract is 5 years. The provisions in the agreement include:
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Mr. Nunez was issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock upon execution of the consulting agreement.
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Each time we accumulate $2,000,000 in gross revenues from sales generated in connection with the technology and services of Huma-Clean, LLC, an additional 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock will be issued to the consultant, limited to 2,500,000 total shares.
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A quarterly cash distribution equal to 20% of the net revenues generated by the sales of the consultant, limited to $500,000 for any given quarter.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
In June of 2008, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Robert W. Elfstrom. The term of the contract is 2 years with a base compensation of $104,000 per year. Additional provisions in the agreement include:
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Mr. Elfstrom shall earn a bonus of $50,000 to be paid within 90 days from the date of execution of the employment agreement.
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A quarterly cash distribution equal to 20% of the net revenues generated by the sales of the employee, or the use of this technology, limited to $250,000 for any given quarter.
Mr. Elfstrom and We are reviewing their arrangement as there are certain disputes in performance on the part of Mr. Elfstrom. As a result, we have withheld the $50,000 bonus referred to below along with the weekly compensation as stated in the contract. These amounts have been accrued for as of December 31, 2009 and no additional accruals have been recorded by us. We expect to reach an amicable conclusion with Mr. Elfstrom for the termination of his services.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a 5 year consulting agreement with Smith Street Holdings, of which our director, Joseph Batiatto, is a managing member, to provide business acquisition services. Consulting fees to include a quarterly cash distribution in an amount to be determined by the Board of Directors based on the net revenue generated by transactions initiated by the consultant. In addition the consultant was granted 5,000,000 shares of company stock upon signing the agreement. Also in addition, each time the consultant accumulates $2,000,000 in net revenue less fees paid to the consultant in any given quarter, 3,000,000 shares of the common stock will be granted, not to exceed 10,500,000 shares.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a 3 year consulting agreement with BBK Investments, LLC to provide business acquisition and product development services. The consulting fees are to include 2,000,000 shares of company stock to be granted upon signing the agreement. Also in addition, each time the consultant accumulates $2,000,000 in net revenue less fees paid to the consultant in any given quarter, 1,000,000 shares of the company stock will be granted, not to exceed 10,000,000 shares.
On January 1, 2010, we entered into a twelve month consulting agreement with Advent Consulting Group, LLC to provide accounting services for a monthly retainer fee of $5,000, which may be paid in cash or company stock. In addition, we agreed to pay an upfront cash retainer fee of $3,000 which as of December 31, 2010 we have not paid all the compensation due but we subsequently paid the compensation in January of 2011. This agreement was subsequently renewed on January 1, 2011 for an additional one-year term.
In June 2010, we entered into a consulting agreement with Christopher Martin to assist in the development of the GEC business. Mr. Martin received 100,000 shares of stock as a signing bonus and has managed our relationships during the Gulf Oil Spill, our MPWS manufacturer and most recently has traveled to South Africa to help with the set up of GEC Africa.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
In April of 2010, we entered into a consulting agreement with Larry Wolfe and issued him 2,300,000 shares as a signing bonus for his services. Mr. Wolfe has assisted in the development of our MPWS and has used his numerous relationships to help in the marketing of this System. More specifically, he has provided the opportunity for us to demonstrate our technology with The Rotary clubs, one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world.
In April of 2010, we entered into a Consulting Agreement with James Sherlock. At that time we paid Mr. Shirlock 2,100,000 shares of common stock as a signing bonus. Mr. Shirlock has managed and developed our United Nations’ contacts and has traveled extensively promoting our MPWS business. In addition, he has opened up new opportunities for the use of our soil additive production in a number of countries.
Operating Leases
We currently lease office space in one location. The following table sets forth the Company’s lease commitment at 96 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey 07042 for the year ended December 31, 2010 until December 31, 2012. The lease commenced on February 1, 2010. The first year’s rent is $12,000, the second year’s is $12,600 and the third year’s is $13,200.
Future minimum annual payments expected under the operating lease are as follows:
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Year Ending December 31, | | Amount |
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2011 | | | 12,600 |
2012 | | | 23,200 |
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Total | | $ | 35,800 |
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19. Pension Plans
The Company does not currently provide, administer or manage a 401(K) plan or any other pension plan.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
20. Legal Proceedings
We, through our former wholly owned subsidiary, Autocorp Financial Services, Inc. (“ACFS”) had entered into an auto loan servicing agreement dated January 7, 2003. ACFS and HPCU have disputes over collection of certain auto finance receivables and general performance under the servicing agreement. During 2008, HPCU and the Company entered into a $41,000 settlement agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, we were to pay $5,000 upon signing of the document and make monthly payments of $1,000 through February 2009. A balloon payment of $24,000 was due on March 1, 2009. This settlement is secured by a $41,000 judgment. As of March 31, 2011 payments totaling $9,000 have been made under this settlement agreement.
We entered into a consulting service agreement with Waterville Associates on March 20, 2007. The agreement called for certain services by Waterville Associates which included: (a) posting information about us on their web site; (b) production of an 8 to 10 page research report providing data on us; and (c) assisting us in the creation of capital to implement our business plan. We agreed to compensate Waterville for their services by issuing shares of our common stock as these services were performed. We have not received any of the services by Waterville as outlined in the agreement. Waterville is seeking a claim for compensation as provided for in the agreement. Although we believe that the lawsuit is without merit we have determined that based on the potential legal fees to mount a defense, especially given the venue of the proceedings it was better to settle this litigation. Therefore, we issued Waterville 2,000,000 shares of Restricted Stock Common Stock as settlement in full.
We entered into a convertible promissory note for $100,000 with Chris Verrone in May 2008. In June 2008, the note was converted into shares of common stock at the holder’s request. Subsequently, the individual requested additional consideration and even though the Company had no obligation to accommodate the request, the Chairman of the Company advanced him $25,000 of his own funds and the Company signed an agreement in September 2008 to pay him an additional $75,000 within 60 days. We have not been able to meet this deadline and the individual had commenced litigation and received a judgment. This amount has been provided for in the financial statements under the notes payable.
In January 2005, we entered into a Promissory Note with Market Connexxions, LLC in the amount of $229,365.00. We have asserted inconsistencies in the terms and conditions of the agreement but had in good faith agreed to settle the Note by issuing shares of their common stock to the holder of the Note. We are have currently re-started settlement negotiations with the principal and as a result all legal proceedings have been suspended. We believe that a settlement will be reached within the next 30 days.
In addition to the matter described above, we are involved in various legal actions and claims from time to time, which arise in the normal course of business. In our opinion, the final disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (CONTINUED)
21. Subsequent Events
On April 1, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert.
On May 3, 2011, we entered into a convertible promissory note with Asher Enterprises, Inc., an unaffiliated third party, for a principal amount of $32,500. The promissory note has an interest rate of 8.00% per annum, a default interest rate of 22.00%, and matures on January 30, 2011. Asher Enterprises may elect to convert the note in shares of our common stock any time after six months from the date of the note at conversion rate equal to a 49.0% discount to the three lowest closing market prices for the 10 days preceding its election to convert.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Resultsof Operations.
The use of the words “we,” “us,” “our” or “the Company” refers to Global Ecology Corporation and its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.
The following discussion of the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial conditions and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes for the period ended March 31, 2011 contained in this Form 10-Q, and with the audited financial statements and notes as well as other items thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. This report, annual reports on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act are made available free of charge through the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s, or SEC's, website (www.sec.gov), which contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. In addition, these documents are made available on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after the material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The public may read and copy of any of our material filed with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room located at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in this Form 10Q for the period ended March 31, 2011 should be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which reflect the current views of our Company with respect to current events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” and “continue” or similar words. These forward-looking statements may also use different phrases. From time to time,
We may also provide forward-looking statements in other materials and releases to the public or files with the SEC, as well as oral forward-looking statements. You should consult any further disclosures on related subjects in our previous annual report on Form 10-KSB, quarterly reports filed on Form10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and the business environment in which we operate, which may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Statements in this quarterly report and the exhibits to this report should be evaluated in light of these important risks, uncertainties and factors. We are not obligated to, and undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement due to actual results, changes in assumptions, new information or as the result of future events.
The Company
We were formed as a Nevada corporation in 1993. Our principal executive office is located at 96 Park Street Montclair, New Jersey 07042 and our telephone number is (973) 655-9001. Our website iswww.geco.us. From 1998 until the third quarter of 2004, we provided financial products and related services to the new and pre-owned automotive finance industry. We primarily purchased and subsequently sold automobile finance receivables collateralized by new and pre-owned automobiles. The receivables were predominately purchased from automobile retailers nationwide and sold to banks and credit unions.
We changed our name to Homeland Security Network, Inc. on March 1, 2005 to reflect the direction of a new course of business. HSNI targeted markets such as commercial trucking and cargo management, commercial fleet management, equipment rental and personal vehicle tracking. During the period from March, 2005 until the end of 2007, we provided the GPS tracking industry with state-of-the-art software, as well as low cost tracking hardware, and the ability to offer a cost-effective data transmission fee
In the fourth quarter of 2007, we began investing in a new industry and we secured distribution rights to a patented water restoration technology, which represented a substantial opportunity global water purification market. Our company has proposed the use of its services in the United States and several foreign counties. In August 2008 we changed our name from Homeland Security Network, Inc. to Global Ecology Corporation to better reflect our direction and industry focus.
We have supported a number of events at the United Nations and have established ourselves as a strategic partner with International Renewable Energy Organization (“IREO”), a Brazilian private partner of the United Nations. Peter Ubaldi, our President and Chief Executive Officer has been appointed as Chairman of IREO’s Water Restoration Committee. We have proposed our remediation technology for contaminated bodies of water and for the remediation of soil in South America, Central America, the Philippines and the United States as part of its expanding marketing efforts.
We entered into a joint venture with Huma-Clean, LLC, a Texas-based soil remediation and re-seller of processed soil for consumer and commercial users. The first project is underway in Juarez, Mexico, and we are hopeful that the next sites will be located in the United States. Our initial belief was that revenue from these activities would begin to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008 and that the first order of its processed soil has would have been received for in excess of $2,000,000. However, the violence that has occurred in the City of Juarez and the surrounding area has taken the government officials’ focus away from the building and expansion of their farmlands. This has directly impacted potential orders. Nevertheless, discussions are in progress with potential buyers. We have advanced $780,000 to the venture. The terms of the agreement call for the initial revenue to be used to repay the advance; however, we can allow a portion of the repayment to be left in the venture for working capital if we desire. Management feels that there is a high degree of uncertainty regarding the collectability of this asset; therefore they have decided to reserve $780,000 for potential impairment of the asset. As of December 31, 2010 the net carrying value of this asset is $0.
In December 2010, we executed a Joint Venture Agreement with Isongo Water (Pty), Ltd., of Pietermartizburg South Africa (“Isongo”), whereby we have agreed to form a subsidiary company to be named GEC Africa (the “JV Company”) with Isongo, which will be jointly owned 50% by each company. The JV Company will pursue business interests throughout South Africa and neighboring countries that will initially commence with the sale of our Mobile PureWater System (“MPWS”) and our ionized mineral solution, IMS1000. Based on the success of the venture we intend to later incorporate the sale of our other proprietary and licensed technologies through the JV Company in certain African territories.
As part of joint venture relationship, Isongo will be granted an exclusive license for the sole benefit of GEC Africa for the sale and distribution of the MPWS and the IMS1000. The intention of the parties is for GEC Africa to have its own local manufacturing facility for the MPWS and its solution, which Isongo has the capability to provide. There will be minimum sales volume requirements for the continuation of the relationship. We can provide no assurances that the joint venture relationship with Isongo will be successful or be able to generate significant revenue, if at all.
We continue to develop our relationships in South Africa through our subsidiary GEC Africa which is a joint partnership with Isongo. Representatives of our company demonstrated our MPWS in real time as it produced potable water from several contaminated sources. These demonstrations were performed in the most challenging conditions where rivers look like dark chocolate and E. coli, streptococcus, and other dangerous pathogens are abundant.
Our group met with government officials from municipalities and water processing facilities including, The Department of Water Affairs and The South African Bureau of Standards, which has now agreed to accelerate the registration process for our licensed, proprietary formula, IMS1000. Many public and private entities in Africa are seeking ways to provide safe water without the use of chlorine and our IMS1000 solution will help to accomplish this goal. We also had discussions with two municipalities for the use of our bio-remediation technology for the processing of bio-solids from their waste water treatment facilities. Additional uses of IMS1000 such as the de-contamination of large bodies of water, vegetable washes, poultry processing plants, and mining water reclamation are currently under discussion.
GEC Africa has now engaged several distributors to market our products and services throughout the continent. This distribution channel under the supervision of GEC Africa is expected to accelerate the development of our coverage and produce sustainable revenue.
In January of 2011, we formed a wholly subsidiary; CleanTower Technologies, Inc. for the purpose of developing a market for our licensed environmentally safe chemical IMS1000. The solution is produced under a private label arrangement with our Canadian supplier, EnvirEau Technologies, Inc. This new company will eventually include a number of affiliates with industry experience to help us build the operation.
In March of 2011 we executed a Letter of Intent with Esoft Informatics, Pvt. Ltd. (“Esoft”), of Noida, India for the development of a thermal solar energy project in India and developing a sales channel for our products in India. The letter of intent contemplates a formation of a subsidiary of our company, GEC Energy Company, which will b e jointly owned by us and Esoft. If we are able to come to terms with Esoft and enter into definitive agreements with Esoft, the joint venture will encompass the development of a six megawatt solar power plant in India which will provide an alternative source of energy for certain regions within India and will allow to establish distribution channels for our environmental restoration technologies throughout India. We cannot provide any assurances that we will be able to enter into definitive agreements with Esoft or that if we do that this will be a profitable business venture for our company, which may ultimately negatively impact our earnings and shareholder value.
We have incurred operating losses of ($424,512) and ($212,516) in three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and we have had working capital deficiencies in both quarters. Ours financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. We are seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt. The additional funding would alleviate our working capital deficiency and increase profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of management's efforts to achieve profitability or to secure additional funding.
If the additional financing or arrangements cannot be obtained, we would be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classifications of liabilities necessary if the Company becomes unable to continue as a going concern.
Employees
As of March 31, 2011, we have employed a total of 5 people. No employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Results of Operations
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GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION |
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
for the three months ended March 31, |
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| 2011 | 2010 |
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Sales | $ 35,000 | $ - |
Cost of Goods Sold | 43,250 | - |
Gross Profit | (8,250) | - |
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General And Administrative | 123,558 | 84,666 |
Shares issued for Services | 254,600 | 98,000 |
Net Profit / (Loss) From Operations | (386,408) | (182,666) |
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Interest Expense | (38,104) | (29,850) |
Net Profit / (Loss) Before Income Taxes | (424,512) | (212,516) |
Income Tax Expense | - | - |
Net Profit / (Loss) | $ (424,512) | $ (212,516) |
Revenues
Product Sales
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we had $35,000 in revenues from the sale of 1 water cart.
For the three months ended March 31, 2010 we had $0 in sales revenue. We sold our initial water cart at a discounted price as part of our agreement but subsequent sales of the water cart will be priced at $42,000
Cost of Sales
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, cost of product sales were $43,250 as compared to $0
to the same period in 2010 due to no sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Operating Expenses
Significant expenditures for operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 were:
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| 2011 | 2010 |
Compensation and benefits | $ 70,413 | $ 70,413 |
Office occupancy and equipment | 3,000 | 1,123 |
Professional and consulting fees | 237,950 | 104,000 |
Sales and product development | 28,079 | 170 |
Depreciation and amortization | 5,834 | 5,864 |
Financing Fees | 30,000 | - |
Other | 2,882 | 1,096 |
Total G&A | $ 378,158 | $ 182,666 |
Compensation and benefits remained the same for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same period a year earlier primarily due to the resignation of Roy Pardini.
Office, occupancy and equipment increased by $1,877, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010
Professional fees increased by $133,950 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the increased consulting fees for sales and marketing activity.
Sales development and product development expense increased by $27,909 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the increased sales activity for the water cart project.
Depreciation and amortization expense remained the same for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.
Financing fees increased by $30,000, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of common stock in consideration for the extension of three notes payable
Interest Expenses
Interest expense increased by $8,254 for the three months ended March 31, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the increase in borrowings.
Liquidity
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Management is seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt will be pursued. The funding should alleviate the Company's working capital deficiency and increase profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of management's efforts to achieve profitability. Also, there can be no assurance that additional funding will be available when needed or, if available, that its terms will be favorable or acceptable.
These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in operation. Management is seeking to raise additional capital and to renegotiate certain liabilities in order to alleviate the working capital deficiency.
Due to recurring operating losses and the Company's current working capital deficit, there is a need to obtain additional funding of working capital for the Company to operate as a going concern. The Company incurred operating losses of ($424,512) and ($212,516) for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The Company's cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows, are summarized in the following table:
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GLOBAL ECOLOGY CORPORATION |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
for the three months ended March 31, |
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| 2011 | 2010 |
Net cash provided (used) in operating activities | $ (107,073) | $ (6,215) |
Net cash used in investing activities | - | - |
Net cash provided by financing activities | (14,000) | 5,600 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | (121,073) | (615) |
Cash beginning of the period | 225,740 | 2,635 |
Cash end of the period | $ 104,667 | $ 2,020 |
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 increased to $(107,073) from ($6,215) for the three months ended March 31, 2010 primarily due to increase spending in the current period for sales and marketing activity and increased professional fees.
We had $0 in cash used by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $(14,000) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $5,600 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 due to payment of related party advances of $14,000.
Market for Common Stock; Volatility of Prices
There has been a limited public trading market for shares of our common stock. There can be no assurance that a regular trading market for shares of our common stock will ever develop or, if developed, that it will be sustained. The market price of our shares of common stock could also be subject to significant fluctuations in response to such factors as variations in the anticipated or actual results of our operations or other companies in the business of environmental restoration, changes in conditions affecting the economy generally, analyst reports, general trends in industry, and other political or socioeconomic events or factors.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements that constitute off-balance sheet arrangements.
Deferred Tax Valuation
We continue to incur tax net operating losses, which are available to carry forward and offset future taxable income. These net operating losses were generated, principally as a result of losses resulting from our operations. A deferred tax asset results from the benefit of utilizing these net operating loss carry-forwards in future years.
Due to the current uncertainty of realizing the benefits of the tax NOL carry-forward, a valuation allowance equal to the tax benefits for the deferred taxes has been established. The full realization of the tax benefit associated with the carry-forward depends predominately upon our ability to generate taxable income during future periods, which is not assured.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Subject to and subsequent to an appointment or election as an officer or director, we provide contractually indemnification.
We agree to indemnify the positions of directors and officers as follows: A director or officer shall not be liable for any claim or demand on account of damages in any manner. We agree to indemnify and hold directors or officers, without limitation, harmless from any and all damages, losses (which shall include any diminution in value), shortages, liabilities (joint or several), payments, obligations, penalties, claims, litigation, demands, defenses, judgments, suits, proceedings, costs, disbursements or expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, specifically including without limitation, fees, disbursements and expenses of attorneys, accountants and other professional advisors and of expert witnesses and cost of investigation and preparation. A director or officer will be indemnified from any decision or action taken prior to his or her hire date as
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to us, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rules 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, an evaluation as of March 31, 2011 was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2011.
(b)
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We, through our former wholly owned subsidiary, Autocorp Financial Services, Inc. (“ACFS”) had entered into an auto loan servicing agreement dated January 7, 2003. ACFS and HPCU have disputes over collection of certain auto finance receivables and general performance under the servicing agreement. During 2008, HPCU and the Company entered into a $41,000 settlement agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, we were to pay $5,000 upon signing of the document and make monthly payments of $1,000 through February 2009. A balloon payment of $24,000 was due on March 1, 2009. This settlement is secured by a $41,000 judgment. As of March 31, 2011 payments totaling $9,000 have been made under this settlement agreement.
We entered into a consulting service agreement with Waterville Associates on March 20, 2007. The agreement called for certain services by Waterville Associates which included: (a) posting information about us on their web site; (b) production of an 8 to 10 page research report providing data on us; and (c) assisting us in the creation of capital to implement our business plan. We agreed to compensate Waterville for their services by issuing shares of our common stock as these services were performed. We have not received any of the services by Waterville as outlined in the agreement. Waterville is seeking a claim for compensation as provided for in the agreement. Although we believe that the lawsuit is without merit we have determined that based on the potential legal fees to mount a defense, especially given the venue of the proceedings it was better to settle this litigation. Therefore, we issued Waterville 2,000,000 shares of Restricted Stock Common Stock as settlement in full.
We entered into a convertible promissory note for $100,000 with Chris Verrone in May 2008. In June 2008, the note was converted into shares of common stock at the holder’s request. Subsequently, the individual requested additional consideration and even though the Company had no obligation to accommodate the request, the Chairman of the Company advanced him $25,000 of his own funds and the Company signed an agreement in September 2008 to pay him an additional $75,000 within 60 days. We have not been able to meet this deadline and the individual had commenced litigation and received a judgment. This amount has been provided for in the financial statements under the notes payable.
In January 2005, we entered into a Promissory Note with Market Connexxions, LLC in the amount of $229,365.00. We have asserted inconsistencies in the terms and conditions of the agreement but had in good faith agreed to settle the Note by issuing shares of their common stock to the holder of the Note. We are have currently re-started settlement negotiations with the principal and as a result all legal proceedings have been suspended. We believe that a settlement will be reached within the next 30 days.
In addition to the matter described above, we are involved in various legal actions and claims from time to time, which arise in the normal course of business. In our opinion the final disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the our financial position or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2011.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
For the three months ended March 31, 2011, we issued the following securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933. These shares were issued under the Section 4(2) exemption of the Securities Act:
On January 24, 2011we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Nicholas Milazzo.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock as consideration to extend a note due date to December 31, 2011 held by Robert Tabacchi.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 3,000,000 shares of our common stock for legal services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 2,500,000 shares of our common stock for consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,072,100 shares of our common stock or consulting services.
On January 24, 2011 we issued 1,235,403 as payment for back wages of $41,600 to Peter Ubaldi, our chief executive officer.
On February 1, 2011 we issued 2,400,000 f shares of our common stock or consulting services.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
In March 2005, we obtained $134,500 under a financing arrangement bearing interest at 7.00% per annum from entity affiliated with our chief executive officer. The note originally matured on June 28, 2005. The note was amended in January 2006 to incorporate the related accrued interest of $7,375 into the principal of the note and extend the maturity date through April 28, 2006. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $193,886 is outstanding on the loan payable.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with an entity affiliated with our chief executive officer in the amount of $91,874 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As March 31, 2011, $130,446 is outstanding on the note payable.
In 2005, we obtained funds under a financing arrangement from Market Connexxion. The note provided a line of credit totaling $500,000 and accrued interest at a rate of 8.00% per annum. It originally matured on January 28, 2006, at which time the unpaid principal was $229,365. Interest due on the note was $16,960. The note was amended in February 2006 to incorporate the interest into the principal and extend the term through January 2007. The note is uncollateralized and the proceeds were utilized for working capital. The note is in default. The holder of the note had originally agreed to settle the balance due and the related accrued interest for shares of our common stock. However, the principal of the lender rejected the agreed upon settlement and has begun litigation to recover the amount in question. We currently working to re-negotiate the original arrangement and finalize this settlement agreement with the lender. As of December
31, 2010, $348,137 is outstanding on the loan payable.
We have a note payable to Monet Acquisition, LLC, an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matured on April 25, 2010. It is personally guaranteed by our chief executive officer. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $131,777 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In March 2006, we entered into a note payable for $27,000. This note bears interest at a rate of 7.00% per annum and originally matured on May 27, 2006. The maturity date was extended through December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2008, no payments have been made on the principal balance. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $33,148 is outstanding on the loan payable.
From time to time a former officers advanced funds to the Company in order for the Company to meet its operating needs or make payments directly on the Company’s behalf. Such advances were recorded as a liability on the Company’s balance sheet. These amounts are loaned to the Company without any formal note agreement and do not bear interest. They are payable on demand. As of March 31, 2011, the outstanding balance is $216,150.
On December 1, 2006, we entered into a promissory note with a former director in the amount of $195,000 which bears interest at a fixed rate of 8.00% per annum. The note matured in February of 2007 and is currently in default. As March 31, 2011, $277,300 is outstanding on the note payable.
We entered into a letter agreement with a former employee in March 2007. Per the terms of this agreement, we were to pay the former employee $12,000 in monthly installment payments with the entire balance being fully paid no later than November 15, 2007. There is no interest associated with letter agreement. No payments have been made related to this agreement. The note is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $12,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In September 2008, we entered into a $100,000 settlement agreement with an unaffiliated third party. Of which $25,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $75,000 was to be paid by November 21, 2008. No additional payments have been made. The amount is past due and in default. There is no interest rate associated with this settlement agreement. As of March 31, 2011, $75,000 is outstanding on the loan payable.
In February 2009, we entered into a promissory note for $107,500 with an unaffiliated third party. The note bears interest at a rate of 10.00% per annum and matures on January 31, 2010. The note was extended to August 9, 2010. The note is collateralized by our pledge of 2,150,000 shares of our preferred A shares convertible at a 10 to 1 ratio of common stock. The pledged collateral is to be held in escrow until an event of default or payment in full of the loan. This loan is in default and as of March 31, 2011, $130,473 is outstanding.
On October 29, 2009, our chief executive officer and an affiliated entity entered into a settlement agreement with Lender’s Funding whereby the Company agreed to assume the liability and the parties agreed to enter into an installment note in the principal amount of $7,500 which has no interest rate and payments of $250 are due monthly. The amount is past due and in default. As of March 31, 2011, $6,750 is outstanding. Our chief executive officer is in the process of settling this obligation and the 1,000,000 shares are being held by Lender’s Funding pending final disposition of this obligation.
Item 4. [Removed and Reserved.]
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibit listed on the Exhibit Index (following the signatures section of this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q) are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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: May 16, 2011
/s/ PETER D. UBALDI
Peter D. Ubaldi, President
and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 16, 2011
/s/ PETER D. UBALDI
Peter D. Ubaldi, Principal
Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Pursuant to Item 601(a)(2) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit Index immediately precedes the exhibits.
The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2010 (are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
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Exhibit | | Exhibit Description |
2.1 | | Acquisition Agreement (included as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference). |
3.1 | | Amendments of Articles of Incorporation (included as Exhibit C to our Form 14C DEF filed February 7, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference ). |
3.2 | | Amendment of Articles of Incorporation (included as Exhibit 3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference). |
31.1* | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
31.2* | | Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.1** | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2** | | Certification of Principal Accounting Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Filed herewith.
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Furnished herewith.