SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
o | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from ____________to __________.
Commission File Number: 33-7106-A
NATURADE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 23-2442709 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
incorporation or organization) | | |
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2099 S. State College Blvd., Suite 210, Anaheim, CA | | 92806 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 860-7600
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). oYes x No
As of August 14, 2008, 194,908,121 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were issued and outstanding.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
Quarter Ended June 30, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | |
| Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007 | 3 |
| Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) | 4 |
| Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) | 5 |
| Notes to Condensed Financial Statements | 6 |
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 17 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 27 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 27 |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 30 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 31 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 31 |
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 31 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 31 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 31 |
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| SIGNATURES | |
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| EXHIBITS AND CERTIFICATIONS | |
Contrary to the rules of the SEC and due to the lack of funding, the Company’s unaudited condensed June 30, 2008 financial statements included in this filing have not been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with professional standards for conducting such reviews. The Company intends to obtain an SAS 100 review of such financial statements if and when necessary funds become available.
Part I. Financial Information
NATURADE, INC.
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2007
| | June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | December 31, 2007 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,633 | | $ | 274,733 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 775,825 | | | 740,046 | |
Inventories, net | | | 858,243 | | | 1,054,401 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 49,063 | | | 37,228 | |
Total current assets | | | 1,684,764 | | | 2,106,408 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 3,586 | | | 4,350 | |
Goodwill | | | 1,693,830 | | | 1,693,830 | |
Customer lists and trademarks, net | | | 6,374,771 | | | 6,781,510 | |
Deferred financing fees, net | | | 27,187 | | | 171,542 | |
Other assets | | | 15,897 | | | 50,197 | |
Total assets | | $ | 9,800,035 | | $ | 10,807,837 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 1,405,249 | | $ | 1,542,824 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 219,399 | | | 181,389 | |
Revolving credit, net of debt discount of $242,319 at June 30, 2008 and $446,943, at December 31, 2007 | | | 624,968 | | | 702,504 | |
Notes payable related party | | | 412,326 | | | 250,000 | |
Current portion of long term debt, net of debt discount of $1,069,899 at June 30, 2008 and $1,362,781, at December 31, 2007 | | | 268,873 | | | 4,946 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 2,930,815 | | | 2,681,663 | |
Long-term debt, less current maturities, net of debt discount of $917,554 at June 30, 2008 and $1,377,461, at December 31, 2007 | | | 3,554,257 | | | 2,674,805 | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,485,072 | | | 5,356,468 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | |
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STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY: | | | | | | | |
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; authorized 250,000,000 shares at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007; issued/issuable and outstanding, 194,908,121 shares at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 | | | 19,491 | | | 19,491 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 6,033,575 | | | 6,033,575 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (2,738,103 | ) | | (601,697 | ) |
Total stockholder’s equity | | | 3,314,963 | | | 5,451,369 | |
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholder’s equity | | $ | 9,800,035 | | $ | 10,807,837 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
NATURADE, INC. |
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months |
Ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) |
| | Three Months | | Three Months | | Six Months | | Six Months | |
| | Ended | | Ended | | Ended | | Ended | |
| | Successor | | Predecessor | | Successor | | | |
| | Company | | Company | | Company | | Company | |
| | June 30, 2008 | | June 30, 2007 | | June 30, 2008 | | June 30, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
Net sales | | $ | 1,922,116 | | $ | 1,330,394 | | $ | 3,943,752 | | $ | 2,728,284 | |
Cost of sales | | | 1,190,685 | | | 968,764 | | | 2,531,408 | | | 1,866,347 | |
Gross profit | | | 731,431 | | | 361,630 | | | 1,412,344 | | | 861,937 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 827,045 | | | 1,097,939 | | | 1,789,205 | | | 2,512,340 | |
Depreciation | | | 382 | | | 3,647 | | | 764 | | | 8,358 | |
Amortization | | | 200,560 | | | 81,989 | | | 406,740 | | | 163,979 | |
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Total operating costs and expenses | | | 1,027,987 | | | 1,183,575 | | | 2,196,709 | | | 2,684,677 | |
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Operating loss | | | (296,556 | ) | | (821,945 | ) | | (784,365 | ) | | (1,822,740 | ) |
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Other income(expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reorganization income | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 2,172,644 | |
Other income (expense) | | | - | | | 15,080 | | | - | | | 16,534 | |
Total other income(expense) | | | - | | | 15,080 | | | - | | | 2,189,178 | |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | 127,799 | | | 63,569 | | | 250,274 | | | 128,233 | |
Amortization of deferred financing fees | | | 510,758 | | | 183,555 | | | 1,101,768 | | | 398,450 | |
Total Interest Expense | | | 638,557 | | | 247,124 | | | 1,352,042 | | | 526,683 | |
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Loss before provision for income taxes | | | (935,113 | ) | | (1,053,989 | ) | | (2,136,407 | ) | | (160,245 | ) |
Provision for income taxes | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Net loss | | $ | (935,113 | ) | $ | (1,053,989 | ) | $ | (2,136,407 | ) | $ | (160,245 | ) |
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Less: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deemed Dividend-Series C | | $ | - | | $ | (690,000 | ) | $ | - | | $ | (1,380,000 | ) |
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Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders | | $ | (935,113 | ) | $ | (1,743,989 | ) | $ | (2,136,407 | ) | $ | (1,540,245 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) per share- basic | | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per share-diluted | | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) |
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Weighted Average Number of Shares used in Computation of | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings ( loss) per share- basic | | | 194,908,121 | | | 43,443,733 | | | 194,908,121 | | | 43,443,733 | |
Earnings ( loss) per share -diluted | | | 194,908,121 | | | 51,729,039 | | | 194,908,121 | | | 51,722,646 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
Naturade, Inc. Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months |
Ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 (unaudited) |
| | Six months | | Six months | |
| | Ended | | Ended | |
| | Successor | | Predecessor | |
| | Company | | Company | |
| | June 30, 2008 | | June 30, 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (2,136,406 | ) | | (160,245 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to | | | | | | | |
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 407,503 | | | 172,337 | |
Amortization of loan discounts and deferred financing fees | | | 957,412 | | | 398,450 | |
Non-cash interest expense | | | 105,212 | | | | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (35,779 | ) | | 397,861 | |
Inventories | | | 196,158 | | | 8,897 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (11,835 | ) | | (10,742 | ) |
Other assets | | | 34,300 | | | (21,157 | ) |
Liabilities subject to compromise | | | - | | | (2,598,310 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 562,649 | ) | | 1,635,704 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 79,214 | | | (177,205 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | - | | | - | |
Acquisitions | | | - | | | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | - | | | - | |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Net borrowings (repayments) under line of credit | | | (282,160 | ) | | (782,064 | ) |
Payments of long-term debt | | | (371,509 | ) | | - | |
Proceeds from issuance of debt to related parties | | | 176,000 | | | - | |
Repayment of related party debt | | | (19,000 | ) | | | |
Deferred financing fees | | | 144,355 | | | 396,070 | |
Proceeds from term loan | | | - | | | 523,877 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (352,314 | ) | | 137,883 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (273,100 | ) | | (39,322 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 274,733 | | | 80,713 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 1,633 | | $ | 41,391 | |
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | | | $ | $124,591 | |
Income taxes | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
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Non-cash financing transactions: | | | | | | | |
Deemed dividend-Series C | | $ | - | | $ | 1,380,000 | |
Accounts payable converted to notes payable | | $ | 662,214 | | | - | |
Accrued interest added to notes payable balance | | $ | 105,212 | | | - | |
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Organization - Naturade, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Naturade”), is a branded nutraceuticals marketing company focused on high growth, innovative natural products that are positioned to health conscious consumers. The Company’s products include low carbohydrate, high protein powders, nutritional supplements, joint health and arthritis pain relief products, and soy protein based powders. Its products are sold to the health food and mass market channels through distributors and directly to retailers in the United States and overseas.
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The accompanying condensed balance sheet at June 30, 2008 and the condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are unaudited. Such financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company's audited financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for such periods. However, the accompanying financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2007 do not include any adjustments that may be required in connection with restructuring the Company under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. These unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the December 31, 2007 audited financial statements included in the Company's Form 10-K as previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2008 and subsequently amended on April 30, 2008. The 2007 financial statements have not been reviewed by an independent registered public accounting firm.
Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11
On August 31, 2006 (the “Petition Date”), Naturade, the “Debtor”, filed a voluntary petition to reorganize its business under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”). On October 30, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Debtor’s Fifth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Plan of Reorganization”). The Plan of Reorganization became effective and the Debtor emerged from bankruptcy protection on November 9, 2007 (the “Effective Date”). On the Effective Date, Naturade implemented fresh-start reporting.
The Plan of Reorganization generally provided for the full payment or reinstatement of allowed administrative claims, priority claims and secured claims and the distribution of Redux Holdings, Inc. (majority owner) (“Redux”) equity to the Debtor’s creditors in satisfaction of allowed unsecured and deemed claims. The Plan received support from the Company’s creditors and shareholders as well as support from the Company’s lenders and the Company’s Unsecured Creditors Committee.
The confirmed plan provided for the following:
Allowed Secured Claims
On the Effective Date, all accrued interest, calculated at the non-default rate, fees, costs and charges owed under the terms of the Company’s Revolving Note Payable to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd (“Laurus”), was added to the principal balance of the Revolving Note, and, on the Effective Date, the Company delivered to Laurus an amended and restated promissory note evidencing such loan amount (“Post-Confirmation Revolving Note”). The Post-Confirmation Revolving Note incorporated the provisions of the original Revolving Note Payable (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). The Post-Confirmation Revolving Note matures on January 1, 2010.
On the Effective Date, all accrued interest, calculated at the non-default rate, fees, costs and charges owed under the terms of the Company’s Term Note Payable to Laurus, was added to the principal balance of the Term Note, and, on the Effective Date, the Company shall deliver to Laurus an amended and restated promissory note (“Post-Confirmation Term Note”). The Post-Confirmation Term Note incorporated the provisions of the original term note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). The Post-Confirmation Term Note matures on January 1, 2010.
In connection with the amended notes payable to Laurus, Laurus received 574,787 shares of Redux common stock (95% shareholder of the Company) and warrants to purchase an additional 700,000 shares of Redux common stock at $0.01 per share. The fair values of such amounts were recorded as debt discounts and are amortized over the expected term of the obligation (See Note 3—Financing Agreement).
On the Effective Date, in full satisfaction and discharge of an allowed secured claim, the Company issued a $1,361,000 note payable to a secured creditor. The note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The note is payable as follows:
| · | For a period of twenty-four full months from and after the Effective Date, the interest on the note shall not be paid, but shall be added to the principal balance of the note. |
| · | Commencing on the first day of the first fiscal quarter following the end of the twenty-fourth full month after the Effective Date, and continuing on the first day of each fiscal quarter thereafter, through and including the last fiscal quarter prior to the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the interest which accrued during the prior fiscal quarter. |
| · | The note shall mature on the first day of the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date. |
| · | The Note shall be secured by liens encumbering all assets of the Company, with priority junior only to Laurus’s liens and any purchase money liens encumbering any equipment that may be acquired in the ordinary course by the Company after the Effective Date. |
| · | The note is convertible into shares of Redux common stock. The conversion rate is based upon 70% of the trailing six-month average trading price of Redux common stock. The note can be converted as follows: (i) in the first year following the Effective Date, three times the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); (ii) in the second year following the Effective Date, two times the outstanding note balance (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); and (iii) at anytime thereafter until the note is fully paid and satisfied, dollar-for-dollar based upon the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs). The fair market value of the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt document and is amortized over the life of the Note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). |
On the Effective Date, the Company delivered two notes to secured creditors in the aggregate amount of $237,226 in full settlement and discharge of their secured claims totaling $237,226. The notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The notes are payable as follows:
| · | For a period of twenty-four full months from and after the Effective Date, the interest on the note shall not be paid, but shall be added to the principal balance of the notes. |
| · | Commencing on the first day of the first fiscal quarter following the end of the twenty-fourth full month after the Effective Date, and continuing on the first day of each fiscal quarter thereafter, through and including the last fiscal quarter prior to the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the interest which accrued during the prior fiscal quarter. |
| · | The notes shall mature on the first day of the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date. |
| · | The Notes shall be secured by liens encumbering all assets of the Company, with priority junior only to Laurus’ liens and any purchase money liens encumbering any equipment that may be acquired in the ordinary course by the Company after the Effective Date. |
| · | The notes are convertible into shares of Redux common stock. The conversion rate is based upon 70% of the trailing six-month average trading price of Redux common stock. The notes can be converted as follows: (i) in the first year following the Effective Date, three times the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); (ii) in the second year following the Effective Date, two times the outstanding note balance (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); and (iii) at anytime thereafter until the note is fully paid and satisfied, dollar-for-dollar based upon the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs). The fair value of the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt document and is amortized over the life of the Note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). |
Allowed Secured Claims for Taxes
Each creditor will receive cash installment payment of a value, as of the Effective Date, of its Allowed Secured Claim. The outstanding and unpaid amount of each Allowed Secured Claim shall bear interest, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing until such Allowed Secured Claim is paid in full, at the rate provided by Section 6621(a) of the Internal Revenue Code on the Effective Date. Payment of the Allowed Secured Claims shall commence on the later of the following dates: (a) the first day of the first full quarter following the Effective Date; or (b) the tenth business day after the entry of Final Order allowing the Secured Claim. Such payments shall continue on the first day of each quarter thereafter. On the Effective Date, the Company accrued $7,247 in settlement of the Secured Claims for Taxes.
Allowed Secured Claims- Related Parties
On the Effective Date, the Allowed Secured Administrative Claim of Redux in the amount of $133,381 was waived and contributed to the Company in the form of a capital contribution. On the Effective Date, the Allowed Secured Administrative Claim of One World Science, Inc., a company controlled by Redux, in the amount of $380,090 was contributed to the Company in the form of a capital contribution.
Allowed General Unsecured Claims
Creditors shall receive distributions of cash on their Allowed General Unsecured Claims as follows:
| · | On the first-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim five percent (5.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the second-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional five percent (5.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the third-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional ten percent (10.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the fourth-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional ten percent (10.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
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| · | The distributions to the Unsecured Creditors are unconditionally guaranteed by Redux. |
Preferred Stock
Under the Plan, all preferred stock of the Company has been canceled, and instead each holder of preferred stock has been issued one (1) share of common stock in Redux for every thirty-four (34) shares of preferred stock held by such holder. Unless a longer period of time is agreed upon by the Company, the holder of the preferred stock, the shares of Redux common stock issuable under the Plan shall be subject to a lockup for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance of such stock, and the holders of such stock shall not be able to sell, pledge or hypothecate such stock for such eighteen (18) month period. After the expiration of the eighteen (18) month period following the issuance of such stock, sales of such stock shall be subject to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 and shall have a legend on each share certificate. On the Effective Date, the Company recognized a capital contribution of $740,000 from Redux based on the fair value of Redux common stock on the grant date.
Common Stock
Pursuant to the Plan, holders of common stock of the Company shall retain common stock in the reorganized Company equivalent to five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock in the Reorganized Company as of the Effective Date.
Under the Plan, on the Effective Date, the Company was authorized to issue common stock to Redux equivalent to 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock in the Reorganized Company as of the Effective Date.
On November 8, 2007, Redux Holdings, Inc, (“Redux”), the Company’s controlling shareholder, invested $1.2 million in Naturade, as required by the Plan and on November 9, 2007, the Plan became effective. A copy of the Plan is posted at www.naturade.com , under Investor Relations.
Cash Infusion After the Effective Date
Under the Plan, Redux was required to provide a $1.2 million cash infusion, of which $700,000 was paid to the administrative creditors, and most of the balance was allocated to the Company’s future working capital needs.
Upon emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings on November 9, 2007, the Company adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance with SOP 90-7. The Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 resulted in a new reporting entity with no retained earnings or accumulated deficit. Accordingly, the Company’s financial statements on or after November 9, 2007 are not comparable to its pre-emergence financial statements because they are, in effect, those of a new entity.
Fresh - start reporting reflects the value of the Company as determined in the confirmed Plan of Reorganization. Under fresh - start reporting, the Company’s asset values are measured using fair value and are allocated in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”). The excess of reorganization value over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. In addition, fresh - start reporting also requires that all liabilities, other than deferred taxes, should be stated at fair value or at the present values of the amounts to be paid using appropriate market interest rates. Deferred taxes are determined in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”).
The reorganization value of the Company was determined by management after considering various valuation methods and other factors, including (1) an analysis of the reorganized debt structure and Redux’s capital infusion; (ii) a comparison of the Company and its projected sales growth, competition and general economic conditions including discounted cash flow valuation methods. The estimates and assumptions made in this valuation are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and the resolution of contingencies beyond the reasonable control of management; accordingly, actual results could vary materially.
As of December 31, 2007, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. At June 30, 2008, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $2,738,103, a net working capital deficit of $1,246,051, stockholders’ capital of $3,314,963 and has incurred recurring net losses. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern depends on its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to comply with the terms and covenants of its financing agreements, to obtain additional financing or refinancing as may be required and ultimately to attain successful operations.
Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost or market. Weighted average cost is determined on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventories at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 consisted of the following:
| | June 30, 2008 (Unaudited) | | December 31, 2007 | |
Raw Materials | | $ | 56,050 | | $ | 63,875 | |
Finished Goods | | | 819,170 | | | 1,042,014 | |
Subtotal | | | 875,220 | | | 1,105,889 | |
Less: Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventories | | | (16,977 | ) | | (51,489 | ) |
| | $ | 858,243 | | $ | 1,054,401 | |
3. FINANCING AGREEMENT
In July 2005, the Company obtained a $4,000,000 convertible financing facility from Laurus, consisting of a $3,000,000 revolving credit facility and a $1,000,000 term loan. In consideration of such financing facility, the Company issued to Laurus an option to purchase up to 8,721,375 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.0001 per share and a warrant to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.80 per share. The financing facility was amended on January 11, 2006, by among other things, increasing the term loan to $1,650,000 and eliminated the conversion features on the facility. The Company issued Laurus 1,050,000 shares of the Company’s common stock in consideration for this amendment.
Indebtedness under the revolving facility is based upon 35% of eligible inventory and 90% of eligible accounts receivable. The financing facility had a term of three years ending on July 26, 2008. As part of the Chapter 11 restructuring (See Note 1), Laurus agreed to extend the period for the repayment for the Term Loan to be repaid in equal monthly installments beginning the first day of the first full month following the Effective Date of the Plan through and including January 2010. The financing facility carries an interest rate of prime plus 2% per annum (7.00% at June 30, 2008), subject to certain reductions based upon growth of the Company’s stock price.
The Company is subject to certain reporting covenants (such as the timely filing of financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, monthly financial reporting deadlines and collateral reporting), is required to obtain Laurus’ approval of certain actions (such as incurring additional indebtedness, making any distribution on or repurchasing any common stock or merging with or purchasing any assets of stock of any person) and has granted Laurus a right of first refusal with respect to certain future financings. Management believes the Company is in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2008.
In consideration for entering into the Financing Agreement, the Company issued to Laurus, an option (the “Laurus Option”) and a warrant (the “Laurus Warrant”) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Laurus Option entitled the holder to purchase up to 8,721,375 shares of common stock, subject to certain limitations on the amount of common stock held by Laurus, at a purchase price of $0.001 per share at any time on or after July 26, 2005. The Laurus Warrant entitled the holder to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.80 per share at any time on or after July 26, 2005 through July 26, 2010. The number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Laurus Option and the Laurus Warrant was subject to adjustment to prevent dilution upon stock splits, stock dividends, and other events. The exercise price of the Laurus Option and the Laurus Warrant may be paid, at the option of Laurus, by the cancellation of indebtedness under the financing facility.
The value of the warrants and options issued to Laurus, using Black Scholes, equaled $786,036 and was composed of the value of the Laurus Option at $694,106 and the Laurus Warrant at $91,930 and was classified as a discount and is amortized as interest expense over 36 months using the interest method. Based on assessment of the terms of this exchange, the Company determined that there was no beneficial conversion feature of this exchange.
The value of the warrant issued to Liberty of $223,555 using the Black Scholes valuation model was capitalized as deferred finance fees and is amortized over 36 months using the interest method.
On January 11, 2006 the Company and Laurus amended the Financing Agreement, pursuant to which the parties:
| · | Increased the term loan from $1,000,000, of which $909,000 was outstanding at January 11, 2006, to $1,650,000. Over advances totaling $650,000 were transferred from the Revolving Note to the Term Note with the remaining $91,000 utilized as a reduction of the amount outstanding under the Revolving Note. |
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| · | Modified the payments on the Term Note from $30,000 per month beginning November 1, 2005 payable in shares of the Company’s common stock or $30,900 per month if paid in cash, to $50,000 per month in cash beginning April 1, 2006. |
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| · | Eliminated the First Minimum Borrowing Note outstanding of $500,000. |
| · | Eliminated the ability of Laurus to convert the Term Note, the Revolving Note, and the Minimum Borrowing Notes into shares of the Company’s common stock. |
| · | Extended the term of the Financing Agreement from three years ending on July 26, 2008 to three years ending January 6, 2009. |
| · | Modified the prepayment provisions of the Revolving Note and the Term Note from an early payment fee of 35% of the loan amounts if paid prior to the termination date, to 5% if retired before January 6, 2007, 4% if retired prior to January 6, 2008 and 3% if retired prior to January 6, 2009. |
| · | In consideration for entering into the amendment, the Company issued to Laurus 1,050,000 shares of common stock. |
The value of the shares issued to Laurus in consideration for the debt modification plus the remaining unamortized deferred financing fees are being amortized over the renewed term of the Financing Agreement.
On August 31, 2006, pursuant to the Company’s filing under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, Laurus and Redux agreed to cause the Company to do the following:
| · | Laurus’ claim in the amount of $2,900,000 would be treated as fully secured and the liens granted Laurus pursuant to the Security and Purchase Agreement dated July 26, 2005 between Laurus and the Company (the “Financing Agreement”) would remain without modification. |
| · | Laurus would provide debtor in possession financing (“DIP”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement. |
| · | Interest would continue to accrue on the Term Loan pursuant the terms of the Financing Agreement however, payments would be suspended until the first day of the first full month after the Effective Date of the Chapter 11 filing. |
| · | The maturity date of the Term loan would be extended to January 6, 2010 and principal payments would commence on the first day of the first full month after the Effective Date of the Chapter 11 filing and be payable in equal monthly installments until the maturity date . |
| · | To the extent that the Laurus DIP financing and/or Naturade’s use of Laurus cash collateral was insufficient, Redux would be responsible for funding all payments needed to confirm the plan and for working capital of Naturade before and after confirmation. |
| · | Laurus supported the treatment of Laurus’ claims pursuant to Naturade’s Plan, and would cast a vote in favor of the confirmation of such Plan, provided that the treatment of Laurus’ claims pursuant to the Plan is materially the same as that set forth herein. |
In addition, the Plan provided that Redux issue to Laurus, 574,784 shares of its common stock with an estimated fair value on the date of grant of $862,181 and 700,000 Redux common stock purchase warrants with an exercise price of $0.01 per share with an estimated fair value of $1,049,000 on the date of the grant. The estimated fair values of these instruments (aggregate value of $1,911,181) have been recorded as debt discounts and are amortized to interest expense over the expected life of the debt using the effective interest method.
As of the Effective Date, the following amounts were agreed to with Laurus:
| · | Revolving Loan for $838,937 due in 36 months with interest of prime plus 2%. |
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| · | Term Loan for $1,515,049 payable in 24 equal installments of $58,271 with interest equal to prime plus 2% |
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| · | Revolver Over advance of $674,023 payable in monthly principal installments of $12,000 per month starting January 2008 until June 2008; $15,000 per month in July and August 2008; $25,000 per month starting September 2008 until December 2008; $40,000 per month starting January 2009 until May 2009 and $45,000 per month starting June 2009 until November 2009 with a final payment of $2,023 in December 2009. Interest is payable at prime plus 2%. |
Subsequent to the Effective Date, on June 30, 2008 the Company entered into an agreement with Laurus to defer the amortizing payments due on the Term Loan for the months of June 2008, July 2008 and August 2008 . Under the agreement the interest rates on all loans would be fixed for the term at 8% and each loan would also accrue a Paid-In-Kind interest to be paid upon the maturity date of the loan.
At June 30, 2008, $867,287 was outstanding under the revolving facility, $1,170,279 was outstanding under the term loan and $604,540 was outstanding under the Revolver Over Advance. The loans are secured by all of the assets of the Company. The term loan is guaranteed by Peter H. Pocklington, a principal of Quincy, and a former director of the Company.
Loan Agreements - On April 14, 2003, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement (the “2003 Loan Agreement”) with Health Holdings and certain other lenders (the “2003 Lender Group”), pursuant to which the 2003 Lender Group agreed to lend the Company $450,000 and, subject to the discretion of the 2003 Lender Group, up to an additional $300,000. All advances under the 2003 Loan Agreement bore interest at the rate of 15% per annum, were secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company, and were subordinated to the Company’s indebtedness to Laurus. In consideration of the extension of credit under the 2003 Loan Agreement, Wells Fargo waived all defaults of the Company as of December 31, 2003 under the Credit Agreement.
On April 14, 2004, the terms of the 2003 Loan Agreement were modified by the Joinder of Bill D. Stewart, the then Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as a member of the 2003 Lender Group, subject to all of the terms and conditions of the 2003 Loan Agreement, and the 2003 Lender Group advanced an additional $200,000, of which Bill D. Stewart advanced $100,000. Further, on May 3, 2004, the 2003 Lender Group advanced the Company an additional $100,000. On August 16, 2004, advances allowed under the 2003 Loan Agreement were increased to a total of $950,000 and the 2003 Lender Group advanced an additional $200,000 to the Company. In July 2005, advances allowed under the 2003 Loan Agreement were increased to a total of $1,250,000 and the 2003 Lender Group advanced an additional $300,000 to the Company. There are no additional amounts available to advance under the 2003 Loan Agreement. Proceeds of the advances have been used for working capital. On January 26, 2005, the terms of the 2003 Loan Agreement were modified to extend the due date to December 31, 2005. On July 22, 2005, pursuant to the acquisitions of Ageless and Symco, the terms of the 2003 Loan Agreement were again modified to extend the due date to December 31, 2006. On August 31, 2006 these loans became claims pursuant to the Company’s filing under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. As of December 31, 2007, there was $1,250,000 outstanding under the 2003 Loan Agreement of which $1,075,000 is treated as fully secured and is included in Long Term Debt. Interest on the $1,075,000 of 10% began to accrue on the Effective Date of the Company’s Chapter 11 filing, to be paid monthly with monthly principal payments to begin two years from the Effective Date. The remaining $175,000 is included in amounts due unsecured creditors.
In April 2006, the Company’s then principal shareholder, Quincy, loaned the Company $350,000. This loan is payable on demand and does not carry a stated interest charge. At June 30, 2008, $350,000 was outstanding on this unsecured loan and is accordingly included in amounts due unsecured creditors. There is no written agreement for this loan between Quincy and the Company.
On the effective date, the following amounts were payable under the Loan Agreement:
| · | Health Holdings - $1,361,000, due November 2012, with interest payable in installments starting January 2010, of 10% annually. |
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| · | Bill D. Stewart - $141,484, due November 2012, with interest payable in quarterly installments starting January 2010, of 10% annually. |
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| · | David A. Weil - $95,742, due November 2012, with interest payable in quarterly installments starting January 2010, of 10% annually. |
Pursuant to the Plan, the obligations described above in the aggregate amount of $1,598,226 are convertible at the option of the creditors into common stock of Redux using 70% of the trailing six month average stock price. The amount convertible by the creditors shall be multiplied by three times the obligation if converted within the first year of the Effective Date, two times the obligation if converted between the first and second years after the Effective Date, and one time the obligation two years after the Effective Date. As a result of this conversion right contributed by Redux, the Company recognized a debt discount of $1,598,226 that is amortized into interest expense over the expected life of the obligation using the effective interest method.
Note with majority shareholder - On November 6, 2007, Redux Holdings purchased the Bankruptcy Claim from Ageless Foundation and Naomi Balcombe in the total amount of $1,248,234 for $240,000. That claim has a face value of $374,470 (30% of claim amount). On November 9, 2007, Redux Holdings assigned the note and Claim to Naturade, Inc.
Notes to Professionals - Note payable to professionals engaged in Chapter 11 filing totaling $300,000 on the Effective Date with interest accruing at 10% annually compounded monthly. Payments of $100,000 each are due in December 2008 and 2009 with a final payment of $178,147 in December 2010. This note is guaranteed by Redux. The Company is also contingently liable to the professionals in the event that the Company achieves defined sales targets or completes an equity raise.
Laurus Expenses - Laurus incurred $29,678 in legal expenses during the Bankruptcy proceeding. Naturade and Laurus agreed to fold that amount into the Term Loan; hence, the term loan increased by that amount.
Tax Notes - Notes payable to taxing authorities on the Effective Date of $7,247 payable in 20 quarterly principal payments of $362, beginning January, 2008, plus accrued interest of 6% annually.
Class 8 unsecured claims - Unsecured creditor claims at the Effective Date of $1,675,504 with a present value of $1,269,130, payable in annual installments of $279,251 on November 6, 2008, $279,251 on November 6, 2009, $558,501 on November 6, 2010 and $558,501 on November 6, 2011.
4. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Employee Stock Option Plan In February 1998, the Company adopted an Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) to enable participating employees to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock. The Plan provided for the granting of incentive stock options up to an aggregate of 850,000 shares, as amended. In October 2001, the Company amended the Plan by increasing to 2,000,000 the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be subject to awards granted pursuant to the Plan. The actual number of incentive stock options that could be granted to employees was determined by the Compensation Committee based on the parameters set forth in the Plan. Under the terms of the Plan, incentive stock options could be granted at not less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of the grant (110% in the case of 10% shareholders). Incentive options granted under the Plan vested over a four-year period from the date of grant. As of November, 5, 2007, 81,000 incentive stock options under the Plan were outstanding at the weighted average exercise price per share of $0.13. These options were canceled on the Effective Date.
Director Stock Options - In October 1999, options to purchase 87,500 shares of common stock were granted to each of two then new board members at an exercise price of $1.03. These options expired on October 14, 2006.
Senior Management Options - On December 16, 2005, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) awarded Bill D. Stewart, the then Chief Executive Officer of the Company, an option to purchase 1,620,000 shares of common stock and Stephen M. Kasprisin, the then Chief Operating/Chief Financial Officer of the Company, an option to purchase 1,616,500 shares of common stock. The options had a seven year term, vested in equal quarterly increments over two years and were granted at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on December 16, 2005. The options were granted pursuant to the 1998 Incentive Stock Option Plan of the Company. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Kasprisin terminated their employment with the Company on August 30, 2006 pursuant with the change in control by Redux. All unexercised options under these senior management option grants expired upon their termination of employment.
No options were granted for the year ended December 31, 2007 or the three months ended June 30, 2008.
Warrants - In consideration for entering into the Financing Agreement described in Note 3, the Company issued to Laurus, an option (the “Laurus Option”) and a warrant (the “Laurus Warrant”) to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. The Laurus Option entitled the holder to purchase up to 8,721,375 shares of common stock, subject to certain limitations on the amount of common stock held by Laurus, at a purchase price of $0.001 per share at any time on or after July 26, 2005. The Laurus Warrant entitled the holder to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.80 per share at any time on or after July 26, 2005 through July 26, 2010. Redux acquired the Laurus Option and the Laurus Warrant on December 1, 2006.
On July 26, 2005, the Company issued to Liberty a warrant to purchase up to 3,647,743 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.08 per share for introducing the Company to Laurus. Redux acquired Liberty’s warrant on November 16, 2006.
As of the Effective Date, all outstanding warrants were cancelled.
5. SEGMENT REPORTING
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief decision-maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s chief decision maker is the Chief Executive Officer.
The Company has two reportable operating segments: health food specialty stores and mass market stores. The Company does not allocate operating expenses to these segments, nor does it allocate specific assets to these segments. Therefore, segment information reported includes only sales, cost of sales and gross profit.
Operating segment data for the three month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was as follows:
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| | Health Food | | Mass Market | | Total | |
Three months ended June 30, 2008 (Successor Company) | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 829,990 | | $ | 1,092,126 | | $ | 1,922,116 | |
Cost of sales | | | 489,196 | | | 701,489 | | | 1,190,685 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 340,794 | | $ | 390,637 | | $ | 731,431 | |
Three months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 1,095,497 | | $ | 234,897 | | $ | 1,330,394 | |
Cost of sales | | | 623,566 | | | 345,199 | | | 968,765 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 471,931 | | $ | (110,302 | ) | $ | 361,629 | |
| | Health Food | | Mass Market | | Total | |
Six months ended June 30, 2008 (Successor Company) | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 1,856,715 | | $ | 2,087,037 | | $ | 3,943,752 | |
Cost of sales | | | 1,130,765 | | | 1,400,643 | | | 2,531,408 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 725,950 | | $ | 686,394 | | $ | 1,412,344 | |
Six months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 1,981,841 | | $ | 746,443 | | $ | 2,728,284 | |
Cost of sales | | | 1,192,680 | | | 673,667 | | | 1,866,347 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 789,161 | | $ | 72,776 | | $ | 861,937 | |
Sales are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the entity to which the products were sold. Geographic segment data for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was as follows:
| | United States | | International | | Total | |
Three months ended June 30, 2008 (Successor Company) | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 1,818,489 | | $ | 103,627 | | $ | 1,922,116 | |
Cost of sales | | | 1,132,088 | | | 58,597 | | | 1,190,685 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 686,401 | | $ | 45,030 | | $ | 731,431 | |
Three months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Sales | | $ | 1,219,956 | | $ | 110,438 | | $ | 1,330,394 | |
Cost of sales | | | 912,065 | | | 56,700 | | | 968.765 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 307,891 | | $ | 53,738 | | $ | 361,629 | |
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Six months ended June 30, 2008 (Successor Company) | | | | | | | |
Sales | | $ | 3,730,965 | | $ | 212,787 | | $ | 3,943,752 | |
Cost of sales | | | 2,422,961 | | | 108,447 | | | 2,531,408 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 1,308,004 | | $ | 104,340 | | $ | 1,412,344 | |
Six months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | | | | | | | | | |
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Sales | | $ | 2,463,449 | | $ | 264,835 | | $ | 2,728,284 | |
Cost of sales | | | 1,710,509 | | | 155,838 | | | 1,866,347 | |
Gross profit | | $ | 752,940 | | $ | 108,997 | | $ | 861,937 | |
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company had sales to three customers whose purchases exceed 5% of the Company’s total net sales as shown in the table below.
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| | Customer One | | Customer Two | | Customer Three | |
| | Sales | | Accounts Receivable Balance Quarter-end | | Sales | | Accounts Receivable Balance Quarter-end | | Sales | | Accounts Receivable Balance Quarter-end | |
Three Months ended June 30, 2008 (Successor Company) | | $ | 854,165 | | $ | 492,439 | | $ | 178,751 | | $ | 30,095 | | $ | 134,658 | | $ | 56,880 | |
Three Months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | $ | 348,951 | | $ | 186,024 | | $ | 421,534 | | $ | 145,818 | | $ | 142,937 | | $ | 46,528 | |
| | $ | 1,507,974 | | $ | 492,439 | | $ | 530,270 | | $ | 30,095 | | $ | 288,071 | | $ | 56,880 | |
Six Months ended June 30, 2007 (Predecessor Company) | | $ | 594,188 | | $ | 186,024 | | $ | 748,144 | | $ | 145,818 | | $ | 255,517 | | $ | 46,528 | |
6. GUARANTEES
In November 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation Number (“FIN”) 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others-an interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57 and 107 and rescission of FIN 34.” The following is a summary of the Company’s agreements that the Company has determined are within the scope of FIN 45.
Pursuant to its bylaws, the Company has agreed to indemnify the current officers and directors of the Company for certain events or occurrences arising as a result of an officer’s or director’s serving in such capacity. The term of the indemnification period is the officer’s or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. However, the Company has a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy that limits its exposure and enables it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. As a result of its insurance policy coverage, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal and has no liability recorded for these agreements as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008.
The Company enters into indemnification provisions under (i) its agreements with other companies in its ordinary course of business, typically business partners, contractors, customers and landlords and (ii) its agreements with investors. Under these provisions the Company generally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result of the Company’s activities or, in some cases, as a result of the indemnified party’s activities under the agreement. These indemnification provisions often include indemnifications relating to representations made by the Company with regard to intellectual property rights. These indemnification provisions generally survive the termination of the underlying agreement. In addition, in some cases, the Company has agreed to reimburse employees for certain expenses and to provide salary continuation during short-term disability. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unlimited. The Company has not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification provisions. As a result, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these provisions is minimal. Accordingly, the Company has no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008.
7. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
a) Naturade, Inc. v. Doyle & Boissiere, LLC; Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC; Quincy Investments Corp .: Peter H. Pocklington: William B. Doyle, Jr.; Lionel P. Boissiere; and Does 1-70 ( Orange County Superior Court, State of California, Case No.: 07CC02752) , The lawsuit was filed on February 9, 2007. Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC, entered into a Global Settlement Agreement with Naturade in connection with the then pending Chapter 11 proceedings by which the parties compromised and agreed to terms relating to certain claims these defendants have against Naturade in the Chapter 11 proceedings. In exchange for these compromises and terms, Naturade agreed to dismiss Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC as well as defendants Lionel P. Boissiere and William B. Doyle from the litigation pending in Orange County Superior Court.
Naturade would like to dismiss Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC, but the Settlement Agreement requires a Motion for Good Faith Settlement so these Defendants are still in the Case for that limited purpose. In the meantime, Naturade will continue to pursue the litigation against Peter H. Pocklington and Quincy Investments Corp. until default, judgment, or other resolution of the case, and during the week of February 17, 2008, the court granted Naturade’s Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint against the remaining defendants amending the complaint, with Redux interceding as a plaintiff against Quincy Investments Corp. and Peter H. Pocklington. Among the various causes of action by Redux will be Intentional Misrepresentation (Fraud). Peter H. Pocklington and Quincy Investments were personally served with the Second Amended Complaint on April 4, 2008. On August 11, 2008, Defendants Peter H. Pocklington and Quincy Investment Crop. filed for protection under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The case has been stayed as to these two Defendants.
On December 11, 2006, NBTY, Inc. (“NBTY”) filed proof of claim against Naturade’s bankruptcy estate alleging a general unsecured claim in the amount of $660,774 (‘NBTY Claim”). Naturade disputes the NBTY Claim, but has yet to file a formal objection to the NBTY Claim.
On February 15, 2007, Naturade filed a complaint against NBTY d/b/a/ Omni-Pak Industries seeking to avoid and recover approximately $191,481 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Section 547 and 550 (“NBTY Complaint”). On or about November 7, 2007, the case was settled and settlement payments were received.
c) Naturade, Inc. v. Yellow Transportation (United States Bankruptcy Court, Adversarial Case No.: SA07-1055RK). Filed on February 14, 2007, this litigation is being prosecuted on behalf of Naturade by the law firm of Winthrop Couchot, the Company’s bankruptcy attorneys. The nature of the lawsuit and the progress of the case are as follows:
On November 6, 2006, Yellow Transportation (“YT”) filed proof of claim against Naturade’s bankruptcy estate alleging a general unsecured claim in the amount of $60,337 (“YT Claim”). Naturade disputes the YT Claim, but has yet to file a formal objection to the YT Claim.
On February 14, 2007, Naturade filed a complaint against YT seeking to avoid and recover approximately $191,761 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Section 547 and 550. On or about November 7, 2007, case was settled and payments were received.
d) Naturade, Inc. v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (United States Bankruptcy Court, Adversarial Case No.: SA07-1056RK) Filed on February 14, 2007. On November 6, 2006, UPS filed a proof of claim asserting an unsecured claim in the amount of $11,998 (“UPS Claim”). On February 14, 2007, the Company filed a complaint against UPS to avoid and recover approximately $22,785 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Sections 547 and 550 (“UPS Complaint”). On April 9, 2007, the Company filed and served a motion seeking court approval of a settlement agreement with UPS that provides for UPS to pay the Company $3,500 and waive any and all other claims against the Company as consideration for the Company’s dismissal of the UPS Complaint with prejudice. The Court approved the settlement.
e) Claims and Other Bankruptcy Related Litigation: Objections to certain claims filed against the Company’s bankruptcy estate have been prosecuted by the Company which have resulted in the reduction or elimination of certain claims filed in the bankruptcy case.
The Company has fully accrued the amounts claimed in these suits as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008.
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This discussion contains “forward-looking statements.” Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are inherently subject to risk and the Company can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ from those described herein. Future results may be subject to numerous factors many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Such risk factors include, without limitation, the risks set forth below under “Risk Factors.” The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected events.
All comparisons below are for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
The Company
Naturade, Inc. (the “Company”) develops and markets branded natural products. The Company is focused on innovative products designed to nourish the health and well-being of consumers.
The Company competes primarily in the market for natural, nutritional supplements. The Company’s products include:
| · | Naturade Total Soy®, a full line of nutritionally complete meal replacements for weight loss and cholesterol reduction available in several flavors of powders; |
| · | Naturade® protein powders; |
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| · | Ageless Foundation Laboratories the Anti-Aging Company® anti-aging products; |
| · | Symbiotics® Colostrum products; and |
| · | Other niche dietary supplements. |
The Company’s products are sold to the mass market and the health food market in the United States, Canada and selected international markets. The mass market consists of supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores and drug stores. The health food market consists of natural food supermarkets and over 5,000 independent health food stores.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm issued a going concern opinion on the Company’s December 31, 2007 financial statements by including an explanatory paragraph in which they expressed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company was incorporated in 1986 under the laws of the state of Delaware. The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 2099 S. State College Blvd., Suite 210, Anaheim, CA 92806, and its telephone number is (714) 860-7600. The Company’s website is located at www.naturade.com.
Recent Developments
General
The Company is a branded natural product marketing company focused on growth through innovative products designed to nourish the health and well being of consumers. The Company competes in the overall market for natural, nutritional supplements primarily in the segment defined by Nutrition Business Journal (“NBJ”), a San Diego-based research publication that specializes in this industry, as Supplements.
Within the broad soy foods market, segments such as meal replacement drinks, soy milk and bars have outperformed other categories. The Company’s products include Naturade Total Soy®, a full line of nutritionally complete meal replacements for weight loss and cholesterol reduction available in several flavors of powders and Naturade® protein powders. The Company’s products are sold in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, drug stores, natural food supermarkets and over 5,000 independent health food stores.
Chapter 11 Filing
On August 31, 2006, the Company filed a voluntary petition for protection and reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in Bankruptcy Court. From the Petition Date until the Effective Date, the Company conducted its activities as a debtor-in-possession under the Bankruptcy Code.
The Company’s Plan of Reorganization, as modified (the “Plan”) was heard in Bankruptcy Court on October 30, 2007 and approved by the Bankruptcy Court, Santa Ana Division (Case No. SA 06-11493 RK). The Plan received support from the Company’s creditors and shareholders as well as support from the Company’s lenders and the Company’s Unsecured Creditors Committee. On November 8, 2007, Redux, the Company’s controlling shareholder, invested $1.2 million in Naturade, as required by the Plan and on November 9, 2007, the Plan became effective. A copy of the Plan is posted at www.naturade.com under Investor Relations.
In addition to the $1.2 million cash infusion by Redux, of which $700,000 was paid to the administrative creditors, and most of the balance was allocated to the Company’s future working capital needs, the Plan included a comprehensive debt restructuring. The Plan also features an equity allocation in Redux and allows for the retention of an equity interest by existing shareholders in the Company. All Company Series C Preferred shares, along with its voting and control rights, all options, all warrants, and all registration rights, have been cancelled as required under the Plan. The Company issued to Redux enough shares of common stock to give Redux 95% equity and voting interest in the Company, with all remaining shareholders holding a total 5% equity interest in the Company. Pursuant to the U. S. Bankruptcy Code, and the Plan, the new common shares being issued to Redux will be exempt from the registration requirements of the securities laws. The common shares currently issued will retain their registered status.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) applicable to a going concern, which assume that assets will be realized and liabilities are discharged in the normal course of business. As a result of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (see Note 1 to the Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements) such realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities was subject to uncertainty. For financial reporting purposes, those unsecured liabilities and obligations whose disposition is dependent on the outcome of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy had been segregated and classified as liabilities subject to compromise in the December 31, 2006 balance sheet.
Financial accounting and reporting during a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for an entity with the expectation of reorganizing is prescribed in Statement of Position No. 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code” (“SOP 90-7”). Accordingly, unsecured pre-petition liabilities, which are subject to settlement, were classified as liabilities subject to compromise in the December 31, 2006 balance sheet. In addition, the Company had reported all transactions (other than interest expense) directly related to the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as reorganization items in its statement of operations for the period ended November 7, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006. SOP 90-7's definition of reorganization items excludes (1) interest expense and (2) transactions required to be reported as discontinued operations or extraordinary items in conformity with GAAP.
Voluntary Reorganization under Chapter 11
On October 30, 2007, the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Debtor’s Fifth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Pursuant to Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Plan of Reorganization”). The Plan of Reorganization became effective and the Debtor emerged from bankruptcy protection on November 9, 2007 (the “Effective Date”). On the Effective Date, Naturade implemented fresh-start reporting.
The Plan of Reorganization generally provided for the full payment or reinstatement of allowed administrative claims, priority claims and secured claims and the distribution of Redux Holdings, Inc. (majority owner) (“Redux”) equity to the Debtor’s creditors in satisfaction of allowed unsecured and deemed claims. The Plan received support from the Company’s creditors and shareholders as well as support from the Company’s lenders and the Company’s Unsecured Creditors Committee.
The confirmed plan provided for the following:
Allowed Secured Claims
On the Effective Date, all accrued interest, calculated at the non-default rate, fees, costs and charges owed under the terms of the Company’s Revolving Note Payable to Laurus Master Fund, Ltd (“Laurus”),, was added to the principal balance of the Revolving Note, and, on the Effective Date, the Company delivered to Laurus an amended and restated promissory note evidencing such loan amount (“Post-Confirmation Revolving Note”). The Post-Confirmation Revolving Note incorporated the provisions of the original Revolving Note Payable (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). The Post-Confirmation Revolving Note matures on January 1, 2010.
On the Effective Date, all accrued interest, calculated at the non-default rate, fees, costs and charges owed under the terms of the Company’s Term Note Payable to Laurus, was added to the principal balance of the Term Note, and, on the Effective Date, the Company shall deliver to Laurus an amended and restated promissory note (“Post-Confirmation Term Note”). The Post-Confirmation Term Note incorporated the provisions of the original term note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). The Post-Confirmation Term Note matures on January 1, 2010.
In connection with the amended notes payable to Laurus, Laurus received 574,787 shares of Redux common stock (95% shareholder of the Company) and warrants to purchase an additional 700,000 shares of Redux common stock at $0.01 per share. The fair values of such amounts were recorded as debt discounts and are amortized over the expected term of the obligation (See Note 3—Financing Agreement).
On the Effective Date, in full satisfaction and discharge of an allowed secured claim, the Company issued a $1,361,000 note payable to a secured creditor. The note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The note is payable as follows:
| · | For a period of twenty-four full months from and after the Effective Date, the interest on the note shall not be paid, but shall be added to the principal balance of the note. |
| · | Commencing on the first day of the first fiscal quarter following the end of the twenty-fourth full month after the Effective Date, and continuing on the first day of each fiscal quarter thereafter, through and including the last fiscal quarter prior to the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the interest which accrued during the prior fiscal quarter. |
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| · | The note shall mature on the first day of the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date. |
| · | The Note shall be secured by liens encumbering all assets of the Company, with priority junior only to Laurus’s liens and any purchase money liens encumbering any equipment that may be acquired in the ordinary course by the Company after the Effective Date. |
| · | The note is convertible into shares of Redux common stock. The conversion rate is based upon 70% of the trailing six-month average trading price of Redux common stock. The note can be converted as follows: (i) in the first year following the Effective Date, three times the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); (ii) in the second year following the Effective Date, two times the outstanding note balance (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); and (iii) at anytime thereafter until the note is fully paid and satisfied, dollar-for-dollar based upon the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs). The fair market value of the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt document and is amortized over the life of the Note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). |
On the Effective Date, the Company delivered two notes to secured creditors in the aggregate amount of $237,226 in full settlement and discharge of their secured claims totaling $237,226. The notes bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum. The notes are payable as follows:
| · | For a period of twenty-four full months from and after the Effective Date, the interest on the note shall not be paid, but shall be added to the principal balance of the notes. |
| · | Commencing on the first day of the first fiscal quarter following the end of the twenty-fourth full month after the Effective Date, and continuing on the first day of each fiscal quarter thereafter, through and including the last fiscal quarter prior to the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date, the Company shall pay the interest which accrued during the prior fiscal quarter. |
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| · | The notes shall mature on the first day of the sixtieth full month following the Effective Date. |
| · | The Notes shall be secured by liens encumbering all assets of the Company, with priority junior only to Laurus’s liens and any purchase money liens encumbering any equipment that may be acquired in the ordinary course by the Company after the Effective Date. |
| · | The notes are convertible into shares of Redux common stock. The conversion rate is based upon 70% of the trailing six-month average trading price of Redux common stock. The notes can be converted as follows: (i) in the first year following the Effective Date, three times the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); (ii) in the second year following the Effective Date, two times the outstanding note balance (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs); and (iii) at anytime thereafter until the note is fully paid and satisfied, dollar-for-dollar based upon the outstanding balance of the note (including any unpaid interest and chargeable costs). The fair value of the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt document and is amortized over the life of the Note (see Note 3—Financing Agreement). |
Allowed Secured Claims for Taxes
Each creditor will receive cash installment payment of a value, as of the Effective Date, of its Allowed Secured Claim. The outstanding and unpaid amount of each Allowed Secured Claim shall bear interest, commencing on the Effective Date and continuing until such Allowed Secured Claim is paid in full, at the rate provided by Section 6621(a) of the Internal Revenue Code on the Effective Date. Payment of the Allowed Secured Claims shall commence on the later of the following dates: (a) the first day of the first full quarter following the Effective Date; or (b) the tenth business day after the entry of Final Order allowing the Secured Claim. Such payments shall continue on the first day of each quarter thereafter. On the Effective Date, the Company accrued $7,247 in settlement of the Secured Claims for Taxes.
Allowed Secured Claims- Related Parties
On the Effective Date, the Allowed Secured Administrative Claim of Redux in the amount of $133,381 was waived and contributed to the Company in the form of a capital contribution. On the Effective Date, the Allowed Secured Administrative Claim of One World Science, Inc., a company controlled by Redux, in the amount of $380,090 was contributed to the Company in the form of a capital contribution.
Allowed General Unsecured Claims
Creditors shall receive distributions of cash on their Allowed General Unsecured Claims as follows:
| · | On the first-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim five percent (5.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the second-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional five percent (5.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the third-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional ten percent (10.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
| · | On the fourth-year anniversary of the Effective Date, the Company shall pay each Allowed General Unsecured Claim an additional ten percent (10.0%) of the amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim. |
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| · | The distributions to the Unsecured Creditors are unconditionally guaranteed by Redux. |
Preferred Stock
Under the Plan, all preferred stock of the Company shall be canceled, and instead each holder of preferred stock shall be issued one (1) share of common stock in Redux for every thirty-four (34) shares of preferred stock held by such holder. Unless a longer period of time is agreed upon by the Company, the holder of the preferred stock, the shares of Redux common stock issuable under the Plan shall be subject to a lockup for a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance of such stock, and the holders of such stock shall not be able to sell, pledge or hypothecate such stock for such eighteen (18) month period. After the expiration of the eighteen (18) month period following the issuance of such stock, sales of such stock shall be subject to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933 and shall have a legend on each share certificate. On the Effective Date, the Company recognized a capital contribution of $740,000 from Redux based on the fair value of Redux common stock on the grant date.
Common Stock
Pursuant to the Plan, holders of common stock of the Company shall retain common stock in the reorganized Company equivalent to five percent (5%) of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock in the Reorganized Company as of the Effective Date.
Under the Plan, on the Effective Date, the Company was authorized to issue common stock to Redux equivalent to 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock in the Reorganized Company as of the Effective Date.
On November 8, 2007, Redux Holdings, Inc, (“Redux”), the Company’s controlling shareholder, invested $1.2 million in Naturade, as required by the Plan and on November 9, 2007, the Plan became effective. A copy of the Plan is posted at www.naturade.com under Investor Relations.
Cash Infusion After the Effective Date
Under the Plan, Redux was required to provide a $1.2 million cash infusion, of which $700,000 was paid to the administrative creditors, and most of the balance was allocated to the Company’s future working capital needs.
Fresh-Start Reporting
Upon emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings on November 9, 2007, the Company adopted fresh-start reporting in accordance with SOP 90-7. The Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 resulted in a new reporting entity with no retained earnings or accumulated deficit. Accordingly, the Company’s financial statements on or after November 9, 2007 are not comparable to its pre-emergence financial statements because they are, in effect, those of a new entity.
Fresh - start reporting reflects the value of the Company as determined in the confirmed Plan of Reorganization. Under fresh - start reporting, the Company’s asset values are measured using fair value and are allocated in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141”). The excess of reorganization value over the fair value of net tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. In addition, fresh - start reporting also requires that all liabilities, other than deferred taxes, should be stated at fair value or at the present values of the amounts to be paid using appropriate market interest rates. Deferred taxes are determined in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”).
The reorganization value of the Company was determined by management after considering various valuation methods and other factors, including (1) an analysis of the reorganized debt structure and Redux’s capital infusion; (ii) a comparison of the Company and its projected sales growth, competition and general economic conditions including discounted cash flow valuation methods. The estimates and assumptions made in this valuation are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and the resolution of contingencies beyond the reasonable control of management; accordingly, actual results could vary materially
On September 25, 2006, the Company's common stock was de-listed from the over-the-counter Bulletin Board. The Company regained its listing on the over-the-counter Bulletin Board on January 15, 2008, under the symbol NRDCQ.OB.
In preparing the financial statements, the Company is required to make estimates and judgments that affect the results of its operations and the reported value of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The Company believes that the following summarizes the critical accounting policies that require significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements.
Revenue Recognition . The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements , as amended by SAB No. 101A, No. 101B and No. 104. SAB No. 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. Determination of criteria (3) and (4) require management’s judgments regarding the fixed nature of the fee charged for services rendered and products delivered and the collectibility of those fees. To satisfy the criteria, the Company: (1) inputs orders based upon receipt of a customer purchase order; (2) record revenue upon shipment of goods when risk of loss and title transfer under the Company’s arrangements with customers or otherwise comply with the terms of the purchase order; (3) confirm pricing through the customer purchase order and; (4) validate creditworthiness through past payment history, credit agency reports and other financial data. Other than through warranty rights, the Company’s customers do not have explicit or implicit rights of return. Should changes in conditions cause us to determine the revenue recognition criteria are not met for certain future transactions, such as a determination that an outstanding account receivable has become uncollectible, revenue recognized for any reporting period could be adversely affected.
The Company records revenues net of returns and allowances. Gross sales, which are defined as list price times units sold, include the following reductions for returns and allowances:
In the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, damages and returns were charged against revenues based upon historical return rates. Actual damages and returns are charged against the reserve when the product is returned, charges deducted or a consumer deduction is received. On a periodic basis, actual charges are compared to the reserve and, if required, the reserve rate is adjusted to reflect new trends. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, damages and returns charged against revenues were $45,442 or 1.1 % of gross sales, and $286,226, or 9.4 % of gross sales, respectively. The decrease as a percentage of sales is related principally to lower sales levels coupled with increased retailer returns related to the Company’s Chapter 11 filing during 2006.
The following is a summary of the unaudited damages and returns reserve:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 20,518 | | $ | 736,985 | |
Provision for damages and returns | | | 44,534 | | | 286,226 | |
Actual damages and returns during the period | | | (49,144 | ) | | (928,336 | ) |
Ending balance | | $ | 15,908 | | $ | 94,875 | |
Damages and returns are typically immaterial to the Company’s overall results. As the majority of returns represent consumer returns, which trail sales by about a month, the reserve has been set based upon specific review of potential returns which are higher than normal as a result of the Company’s Chapter 11 filing.
Cash discounts are recorded as deducted by customers from remittances, as the customer does not earn them until the customer pays according to terms.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, cash discounts were $56,223 or1.4% of gross sales, and $49,008, or 1.6% of gross sales, respectively.
Slotting charges related to new distribution (either a new customer or a new product introduced to an existing customer) are recorded as a prepaid expense as incurred and amortized over 12 months as a reduction of revenues. Should a customer cease purchasing from Naturade or discontinue the respective product line, the unamortized slotting costs are charged against revenues at that time. There have been no significant unamortized slotting charges charged against revenues in the periods reported.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, slotting costs were $244 and $(6,209), respectively.
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Coupon and rebate costs are charged against revenues as redeemed. Historically, Naturade has incurred insignificant redemption of its consumer coupons or rebates.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, coupon and rebate costs were $33 and $0, respectively.
Inventory Valuation . Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or market. The Company considers cost to include the direct cost of finished goods provided by co-packers as well as the cost of those components supplied to the co-packers. At each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates its ending inventories for excess quantities and obsolescence. This evaluation includes analyses of forecast sales levels by product and historical demand. The Company writes off inventories that are considered obsolete. Remaining inventory balances are adjusted to approximate the lower of cost or market value and result in a new cost basis in such inventory until sold. If future demand or market conditions are less favorable than the Company’s projections, additional inventory write-down may be required, and would be reflected in cost of sales in the period the revision is made.
Accounts Receivable and Allowances for Uncollectible Accounts. Accounts receivable are unsecured, and the Company is at risk to the extent such amounts become uncollectible. Accounts receivable are stated net of applicable reserves for returns and allowances, bill backs and doubtful accounts. Management regularly reviews and monitors individual account receivable balances to determine if the reserve amounts are appropriate and provides for an allowance for uncollectible accounts by considering historical customer buying patterns, invoice aging, specific promotions and seasonal factors.
Share-Based Payments—Accounting for stock options, warrants and conversion rights primarily follows the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, as well as EITF 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments That are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services. SFAS 123R requires an entity to measure the cost of an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. In general, that cost will be recognized over the period during which the recipient is required to provide service in exchange for the award. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to measure the fair value of stock options and warrants. This model requires significant estimates related to the award’s expected life and future stock price volatility of the underlying equity security.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage which certain items in the statement of operations data bear to net sales and the percentage dollar increase (decrease) of such items from period to period.
| | | Percent of Net Sales | | | Percentage Dollar Increase (Decrease) | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | | 2008 Successor Company | | | 2007 Predecessor Company | | | 2008 Successor Company | | | 2007 Predecessor Company | |
Net sales | | | 100 | % | | 100 | % | | 45 | % | | (59 | %) |
Gross profit | | | 36 | % | | 32 | % | | 64 | % | | (73 | %) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 45 | % | | 92 | % | | (29 | %) | | (43 | %) |
Depreciation & amortization. | | | 10 | % | | 6 | % | | 136 | % | | (66 | %) |
Operating loss | | | (20 | %) | | (67 | %) | | (57 | %) | | (72 | %) |
Interest expense | | | 34 | % | | 19 | % | | 157 | % | | (66 | %) |
Net Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | (54 | %) | | (6 | %) | | 1,233 | % | | (66 | %) |
Provision for income taxes | | | 0 | % | | 0 | % | | 0 | % | | 0 | % |
Net Income (loss) | | | (54 | %) | | (6 | %) | | 1,233 | % | | (76 | %) |
Major trends that affected the Company’s results of operations in 2008
The major trends affecting the Company’s results of operations in the three months ended June 30, 2008 included the following:
| · | The Company’s filing for protection and subsequent exit from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy has had a negative effect on the Company’s ability to purchase inventory for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The Company believes this trend is likely to continue until the Company can provide its vendors with a record of timely payments. |
| · | The Company’s lack of sufficient cash to maintain proper inventory levels has had a negative effect on the Company’s revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The Company believes this trend is likely to continue unless the Company obtains sufficient capital to bring inventory levels back to historical levels. |
Net Sales
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2008 of $1,922,116, increased $591,722 or 44.5% as compared to net sales of $1,330,394 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $3,943,752, increased 1,215,468 or 44.6% as compared to net sales of $2,728,284, for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in net sales for this period is due principally to the Company’s exit from Chapter 11 protection under the US Bankruptcy Code in November 2007 and the subsequent increase in vendor credit terms and the reliability of the Company’s service levels. In addition, the Company is actively pursuing new accounts and has had some minor success in this area.
Mass Market Net Sales. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, mass market revenues increased $857,229 or364.9% to $1,092,126 from $234,897 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, mass market revenues increased $1,340,594 or 179.6% to $2,087,037 from $746,443 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in net sales during the period is related to the increased inventory levels resulting from the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 allowing the Company to secure reliable sources of product. This allowed the Company to increase its fill rates in the mass channel and consequently, increase revenues principally to Sam’s Club whose sales increased $505,214 and $913,786 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 versus the same periods in 2007.
Health Food Net Sales. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, health food channel net sales decreased $265,506, or24.2%, to $829,990 from $1,095,497 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, health food channel net sales decreased $125,125, or6.3%, to $1,856,716 from $1,981,841 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. As a result of higher cost levels due to increased channel costs, the health food channel is affected more significantly by the current economic environment as shoppers have less disposable income and frequent health food retailers less often due to higher retail prices. The higher retail prices are related to the two-step distribution process of distributors and retailers.
Channels of Distribution. On a percent of net sales basis, the breakdown of sales between the mass market and health food channels was 43% for the health food channel and 57% for mass market channel for the three months periods ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 82% for the health food channel and 18% for the mass market channel, respectively, for the same period in 2007. On a percent of net sales basis, the breakdown of sales between the mass market and health food channels was 47% for the health food channel and 53% for mass market channel for the six months periods ended June 30, 2008 as compared to 73% for the health food channel and 27% for the mass market channel, respectively, for the same period in 2007. The change in sales by channel is principally related to the effects of the Chapter 11 filing during the six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the same period in 2008. The mass channel requires high levels of order fill rates which resulted in more market share loss in this channel as a result of the uncertainty of continued service levels due to product sourcing issues. This market share loss was reversed in 2008 after the Company emerged from Chapter 11 protection providing the increased reliability of service levels required in the Mass market.
For the three months ended June 30, 2008, domestic net sales increased $598,533 or 49%, to $1,818,489 from $1,219,956 for the three months ended June 30, 2007. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, domestic net sales increased $1,267,516 or51%, to $3,730,965 from $2,463,449 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The increase in domestic net sales is principally due to increased sales in the mass channel principally to Sam’s Club. For the three months ended June 30, 2008, international sales decreased $6,811 or6% to $103,627 from $110,438. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, international sales decreased $52,048 or 20% to $212,787 from $264,835. International sales for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased principally due to the Companies increased focus on domestic channels of distribution during the period.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased $368,809 or102 % to $731,431 as compared to $361,622 for the same period in 2007. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2008 increased $550,407 or64% to $1,412,344 as compared to $861,937 for the same period in 2007. The increase for the period is principally a result of increased revenues for the period. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales increased from 27% to 38% of net sales and from 32% to 36%, in the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008 respectively, compared to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007 respectively, due to decreased product costs related to the Company’s exit from Chapter 11 filing and subsequent improvement in vendor terms.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $155,587 to $1,027,987, or 54% of net sales, from $1,183,574, or 89% of net sales, for the same period in 2007. Operating costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2008 decreased by $487,968 to $2,196,709, or 56% of net sales, from $2,684,677, or 98% of net sales, for the same period in 2007. Operating expenses decreased both in gross dollars and as a percent of sales as a result of the Company’s continuing efforts to reduce costs to be in line with current revenue levels subsequent to the Company’s exit from Chapter 11.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2008 increased $391,433 to $638,557 from $247,124 in the same period in 2007. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008increased $825,359 to $1,352,042 from $526,683 in the same period in 2007. Interest expense increased principally due an increase in the amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discounts of $327,203 and $703,318 in 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007. The amortization is related to the recapitalization of the Registrant resulting from the Plan of reorganization effective November 2007.
Net Loss
Net loss decreased $118,876 to $935,113 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a loss of $1,053,989, for the same period in 2007. Net loss increased $1,976,162 to $2,136,407 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a loss of $160,245 for the same period in 2007. In 2007, the Company had a one time gain of $2,172,644 related to the early extinguishment of debt.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On August 31, 2006 (the “Petition Date”), the Company filed a voluntary petition for protection and reorganization (the “Chapter 11 Matter”) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Since the Petition Date until November 9, 2007, the Effective Date of the Company’s Reorganization Plan, the Company has conducted activities as a debtor-in-possession under the Bankruptcy Code.
The Company’s operating activities provided cash of $79,214 in the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to cash used of $177,205 from operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2007. This increase in cash used from operating activities is primarily due to increases in the Company’s operating loss for the period.
Net cash provided by amortization of loan discounts and deferred financing fees was $957,412 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to net cash provided by amortization of loan discounts and deferred financing fees of $398,450 for the same period of 2007 is principally due to modifications in financing terms in 2008 resulting from the Company’s Chapter 11 plan.
Net cash used by accounts receivable was $35,779 for the 6 months ended June 30 2008 compared to cash provided of $397,861 for the same period in 2007 principally due to increased sales during the six months ended June 30, 2008. General customer terms, receivable days outstanding and the Company’s collection policies have remained constant.
Net cash provided by inventories was $196,158 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared with net cash provided by inventories of $8,897 for the six months ended June 30, 2007. The ongoing shortage of cash required management to closely monitor inventory levels and only purchase inventory as needed for shipments.
Net cash used by liabilities subject to compromise was $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $2,598,310 cash used for the same period in 2007. The Company was able to eliminate certain liabilities under Court decree that did not meet Court imposed requirements. The Company had not filed for Chapter 11 protection during the six months ended June 30, 2006.
Net cash provided by accounts payable and accrued expenses was $562,649 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 compared to net cash provided of $1,635,704 for the same period of 2007. The decrease is principally due to an increase in accounts payable vendor days outstanding as a result of the Company’s cash position during 2007 as compared to the Company’s current policy to remain as current as possible with vendors.
The Company’s working capital deficit decreased $1,177,630 from $575,255 at December 31, 2007 to $1,752,885 at June 30, 2008. This decrease was largely due to a an increase in the current portion of long term debt as a result of debt terms..
For the six months ending June 30, 2008, the provision for excess and obsolete inventory decreased by $34,511, to $16,977.
The Company’s cash used by financing activities was $352,314 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $137,883 for the same period of 2007 principally due to payments under the line of credit and long-term debt.
As of June 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants of the Credit Agreement with Laurus.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. At June 30, 2008, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,752,885, an accumulated deficit of $2,738,103, and stockholders’ capital of $3,314,963. These factors, among others, 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 this uncertainty. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm qualified their opinion on the Company’s December 31, 2007 financial statements by including an explanatory paragraph in which they expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company’s liquidity would be adversely affected if the Company commits a default under the Financing Agreement and Laurus exercises its right to terminate, or demand immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under, the Financing Agreement as a result of a default. In addition, if the Company continues to incur declines in revenues, the Company could encounter a shortage in cash reserves required to meet current commitments. This could result in the Company being unable to obtain products necessary to fulfill customer orders. The Company has raised additional capital through the financing with Laurus as described in Note 6. The Company and/or its principal shareholder are seeking to raise additional capital. No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available in the future or that, if available, such financing will be obtainable on terms acceptable to the Company or its stockholders. Impact of Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments.
The following summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at June 30, 2008 and the effects such obligations are expected to have on liquidity and cash flow in future periods.
| | Payments Due by Period | |
Contractual Obligations | | Total | | Less than 1 Year | | 1-3 Years | | 4-5 Years | | After 5 Years | |
Laurus Term Loan (a) | | $ | 1,329,502 | | $ | 660,832 | | $ | 668,670 | | $ | -0- | | $ | -0- | |
Health Holdings Loan (a) | | | 2,156,275 | | | -0- | | | 414,676 | | | 1,741,599 | | | -0- | |
Redux Note(a) | | | 343,642 | | | 343,642 | | | -0- | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Revolving Credit (a) | | | 867,287 | | | 867,287 | | | -0- | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Laurus Pre Petition Revolver (a) | | | 717,703 | | | 412,267 | | | 305,436 | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Wald Holdings Note (a) | | | 151,687 | | | -0- | | | 32,088 | | | 119,599 | | | -0- | |
Stewart Loan Agreement(a) | | | 224,158 | | | -0- | | | 43,108 | | | 181,050 | | | -0- | |
Notes Payable to Professionals (a) | | | 378,147 | | | 100,000 | | | 278,147 | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
One World Science Note | | | 662,213 | | | -0- | | | 662,213 | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Other Notes (a) | | | 77,034 | | | 71,388 | | | 4,905 | | | 741 | | | -0- | |
Operating leases | | | 98,456 | | | 98,456 | | | -0- | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Unsecured Creditors | | | 1,675,505 | | | 279,251 | | | 1,396,254 | | | -0- | | | -0- | |
Total Contractual Cash Obligations | | $ | 8,681,609 | | $ | 2,833,123 | | $ | 3,805,497 | | $ | 2,042,989 | | $ | -0- | |
(a) Includes interest.
FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, has been issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). This new standard provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. Under Statement 157, fair value refers to the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. In this standard, the FASB clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. In support of this principle, Statement 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data, for example, the reporting entity’s own data. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. The provisions of Statement 157 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, for non-financial assets and liabilities and are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 for financial assets and liabilities.
The FASB has issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) EITF 00-19-2, "Accounting for Registration Payment Arrangements." This FSP specifies that the contingent obligation to make future payments or otherwise transfer consideration under a registration payment arrangement, whether issued as a separate agreement or included as a provision of a financial instrument or other agreement, should be separately recognized and measured in accordance with FASB Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. The FSP further clarifies that a financial instrument subject to a registration payment arrangement should be accounted for in accordance with other applicable GAAP without regard to the contingent obligation to transfer consideration pursuant to the registration payment arrangement. This FSP amends various authoritative literature notably FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, FASB Statement No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, and FASB Interpretation No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. This FSP is effective immediately for registration payment arrangements and the financial instruments subject to those arrangements that are entered into or modified subsequent to December 21, 2006. For registration payment arrangements and financial instruments subject to those arrangements that were entered into prior to December 21, 2006, the guidance in the FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
On July 13, 2006, FASB issued Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The new FASB standard also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.
On February 15, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. SFAS 159 permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. This option is available to all entities, including not-for-profit organizations. Most of the provisions in Statement 159 are elective; however, the amendment to FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. Some requirements apply differently to entities that do not report net income. The fair value option established by Statement 159 permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings (or another performance indicator if the business entity does not report earnings) at each subsequent reporting date.. The fair value option: ( a ) may be applied instrument by instrument, with a few exceptions, such as investments otherwise accounted for by the equity method; ( b ) is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs); and ( c ) is applied only to entire instruments and not to portions of instruments. Statement 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007, and was effective for The Company on the Effective Date.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations”, and is effective for the Company for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 141(R) requires the new acquiring entity to recognize all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the transactions, expense all direct transaction costs and account for the estimated fair value of contingent consideration. This standard establishes an acquisition-date fair value for acquired assets and liabilities and fully discloses to investors the financial effect the acquisition will have. This standard will not impact the Company’s present financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 requires all entities to report minority interests in subsidiaries as equity in the financial statements, and requires that transactions between entities and non-controlling interests be treated as equity. SFAS 160 is effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal year 2009. The Company is evaluating the impact of this pronouncement on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” and variations or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those discussed below under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company’s management. In addition, the information set forth in the reports the Company files with the SEC from time to time, describe certain additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from the future results covered in such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected events.
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to a variety of risks including market risk associated with interest rate movements. The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company’s long-term debt.
The Company’s long-term debt primarily consists of a (i) a line of credit of $4,350,000 consisting of a $1,350,000 term loan combined with $3,000,000 revolving debt with Laurus entered into on July 27, 2005, and amended on January 11, 2006 and $1,050,000 borrowed under a Loan Agreement with investors entered into on April 14, 2003. The line of credit bears interest at 8% per annum with an additional 5% per annum paid in additional principal.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the interest expense on the line of credit was $35,297. If the interest rate on the line of credit were to increase by one percent, this would result in an interest expense of $39,830 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
ITEM 4 . Controls and Procedures.
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Controller, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") as of December 31, 2007.
Our internal controls over financial reporting are designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Controller, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting, and includes those policies and procedures that:
1) Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
2) Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and
3) Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management has evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) as of December 31, 2007, based on the control criteria established in a report entitled Internal Control—Integrated Framework , issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment and those criteria, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective based on the following deficiencies as of December 31, 2007:
| 1. | The Company did not maintain effective controls to ensure there are adequate analysis, documentation, reconciliation, and review of accounting records and supporting data. The Company did not maintain effective controls over its financial reporting process. Specifically, the Company lacked policies, procedures, and controls for the preparation and review of the interim and annual financial statements and supporting schedules. This control deficiency contributed to the individual material weaknesses described below: |
a) Certain control procedures were unable to be verified due to performance of the procedure not being sufficiently documented. As an example, some procedures requiring review of certain reports could not be verified due to there being no written notation on the report by the reviewer. Because we were unable to verify these procedures, we conclude that as of December 31, 2007 there were control deficiencies related to the preparation and review of our interim and annual financial statements, in particular with respect to certain account reconciliations, journal entries and spreadsheets, and the authorization of sales transactions and customer billing rates. While none of these control deficiencies resulted in audit adjustments to our 2007 interim or annual financial statements, they could result in a material misstatement to our interim or financial statements that would not be prevented or detected, and; therefore, we have determined that these control deficiencies constitute material weaknesses.
b) Certain of our personnel had access to various financial application programs and data that was beyond the requirements of their individual job responsibilities. While this control deficiency did not result in any audit adjustments to our 2007 interim or annual financial statements, it could result in a material misstatement to our interim or financial statements that would not be prevented or detected, and; therefore, we have determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.
c) The Company did not maintain effective control over certain spreadsheets utilized in the period end financial reporting process. Specifically, the Company lacked effective controls related to the completeness, accuracy, validity, and restricted access to spreadsheets related to: fixed assets, including accumulated depreciation; payroll reconciliations and related journal entries; revenue and accounts receivable. This control deficiency did not result in audit adjustments to the 2007 interim or annual financial statements.
d) The Company did not maintain effective controls over the authorization, completeness and accuracy of revenue and accounts receivable. Specifically the controls over the authorization, completeness and accuracy of (i) sales orders; (ii) customer billing adjustments including write-offs; and (iii) the approval and processing of customer payments, credits and other customer account applications. This control deficiency did not result in audit adjustments to the 2007 interim or annual financial statements. This control deficiency could result in a misstatement of revenue or accounts receivable that would result in a material misstatement to the Company’s interim or annual financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.
In summary with respect to the control deficiencies in a) through d) above could result in a material misstatement of the aforementioned accounts or disclosures that would result in a material misstatement to the Company’s interim or annual financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management has determined that each of the control deficiencies described in a) through c) above constitutes a material weakness.
| 2. | The Company did not maintain effective controls over changes to critical financial reporting applications and over access to these applications and related data. Specifically, certain of the Company’s personnel had unrestricted access to various financial application programs and data beyond the requirements of their individual job responsibilities. Such access was beyond the requirements of their assigned responsibilities and was not appropriately monitored. This control deficiency did not result in audit adjustments to the 2007 interim or annual consolidated financial statements. However, this control deficiency could result in a material misstatement of significant accounts or disclosures, including those described above, that would result in a material misstatement to the Company’s interim or annual consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. |
| 3. | The Company does not maintain a sufficient level of IT personnel to execute general computing controls over our information technology structure, which include the implementation and assessment of information technology policies and procedures, related to change management, operations and security. This control deficiency did not result in an audit adjustment to the 2007 interim or annual financial statements, but could result in a material misstatement of significant accounts or disclosures, which would not have been prevented or detected. Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. |
| 4. | The Company did not maintain adequate segregation of duties within its critical financial reporting applications, the related modules and financial reporting processes. This control deficiency did not result in audit adjustments to the 2007 interim or annual financial statements. This control deficiency could result in a misstatement of balance sheet and income statement accounts, in the Company’s interim or annual financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management has determined that these control deficiencies constitute a material weakness. |
Remediation of Material Weakness
As of December 31, 2007, there were control deficiencies which constitute as a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. To the extent reasonably possible in our current financial condition, we will seek the advice of outside consultants and internal resources to implement additional internal controls.
In addition, we are taking steps to unify the financial reporting process with adequate review and approval procedures. We are in the initial planning phase of creating and implementing new information technology policies and procedures relating to general controls over operations, security and change management.
Through these steps, we believe we are addressing the deficiencies that affected our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. Because the remedial actions require hiring of additional personnel, upgrading certain of our information technology systems, and relying extensively on manual review and approval, the successful operation of these controls for at least several quarters may be required before management may be able to conclude that the material weakness has been remediated. We intend to continue to evaluate and strengthen our ICFR systems. These efforts require significant time and resources. If we are unable to establish adequate ICFR systems, we may encounter difficulties in the audit or review of our financial statements by our independent public accountants, which in turn may have a material adverse effect on our ability to prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and to comply with our SEC reporting obligations.
Inherent Limitations over Internal Controls
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all errors or misstatements and all fraud. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the policies and procedures are met. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. Other Information
ITEM 1 . Legal Proceedings.
While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these claims and litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or financial condition.
a) Naturade, Inc. v. Doyle & Boissiere, LLC; Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC; Quincy Investments Corp .: Peter H. Pocklington: William B. Doyle, Jr.; Lionel P. Boissiere; and Does 1-70 ( Orange County Superior Court, State of California, Case No.: 07CC02752) , The lawsuit was filed on February 9, 2007. Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC, entered into a Global Settlement Agreement with Naturade in connection with the then pending Chapter 11 proceedings by which the parties compromised and agreed to terms relating to certain claims these defendants have against Naturade in the Chapter 11 proceedings. In exchange for these compromises and terms, Naturade agreed to dismiss Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC as well as defendants Lionel P. Boissiere and William B. Doyle from the litigation pending in Orange County Superior Court.
Naturade would like to dismiss Health Holdings and Botanicals, LLC and Doyle & Boissiere, LLC, but the Settlement Agreement requires a Motion for Good Faith Settlement so these Defendants are still in the Case for that limited purpose. In the meantime, Naturade will continue to pursue the litigation against Peter H. Pocklington and Quincy Investments Corp. until default, judgment, or other resolution of the case, and during the week of February 17, 2008, the court granted Naturade’s Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint against the remaining defendants amending the complaint, with Redux interceding as a plaintiff against Quincy Investments Corp. and Peter H. Pocklington. Among the various causes of action by Redux will be Intentional Misrepresentation (Fraud). Peter H. Pocklington and Quincy Investments were personally served with the Second Amended Complaint on April 4, 2008.
b) Naturade, Inc. v. NBTY, Inc. d/b/a Omni-Pak Industries (United States Bankruptcy Court, Adversarial Case No.: SA07-1057RK) Filed on February 15, 2007. This litigation was being prosecuted on behalf of Naturade by the law firm of Winthrop Couchot, the Company’s bankruptcy attorneys. The nature of the lawsuit and the progress of the case is as follows:
On December 11, 2006, NBTY, Inc. (“NBTY”) filed proof of claim against Naturade’s bankruptcy estate alleging a general unsecured claim in the amount of $660,774 (‘NBTY Claim”). Naturade disputes the NBTY Claim, but has yet to file a formal objection to the NBTY Claim.
On February 15, 2007, Naturade filed a complaint against NBTY d/b/a/ Omni-Pak Industries seeking to avoid and recover approximately $191,481 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Section 547 and 550 (“NBTY Complaint”). On or about November 7, 2007, the case was settled and settlement payments were received.
c) Naturade, Inc. v. Yellow Transportation (United States Bankruptcy Court, Adversarial Case No.: SA07-1055RK). Filed on February 14, 2007, this litigation is being prosecuted on behalf of Naturade by the law firm of Winthrop Couchot, the Company’s bankruptcy attorneys. The nature of the lawsuit and the progress of the case are as follows:
On November 6, 2006, Yellow Transportation (“YT”) filed proof of claim against Naturade’s bankruptcy estate alleging a general unsecured claim in the amount of $60,337 (“YT Claim”). Naturade disputes the YT Claim, but has yet to file a formal objection to the YT Claim.
On February 14, 2007, Naturade filed a complaint against YT seeking to avoid and recover approximately $191,761 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Section 547 and 550. On or about November 7, 2007, case was settled and payments were received.
d) Naturade, Inc. v. United Parcel Service, Inc. (United States Bankruptcy Court, Adversarial Case No.: SA07-1056RK) Filed on February 14, 2007. On November 6, 2006, UPS filed a proof of claim asserting an unsecured claim in the amount of $11,998 (“UPS Claim”). On February 14, 2007, the Company filed a complaint against UPS to avoid and recover approximately $22,785 of preferential transfers of property under Bankruptcy Code Sections 547 and 550 (“UPS Complaint”). On April 9, 2007, the Company filed and served a motion seeking court approval of a settlement agreement with UPS that provides for UPS to pay the Company $3,500 and waive any and all other claims against the Company as consideration for the Company’s dismissal of the UPS Complaint with prejudice. The Court approved the settlement.
e) Claims and Other Bankruptcy Related Litigation: Objections to certain claims filed against the Company’s bankruptcy estate have been prosecuted by the Company which have resulted in the reduction or elimination of certain claims filed in the bankruptcy case.
The Company has fully accrued the amounts claimed in these suits as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008.
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ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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ITEM 5. Other Information.
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(a) Exhibits
Exhibit Number | | Document |
**31.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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**32.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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**32 | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* | Management contracts or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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** | Filed herewith. |
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.
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| NATURADE, INC. |
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DATE: August 19, 2008 | By | /s/ Adam Michelin |
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Adam Michelin |
| Chief Executive Officer |
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DATE: August 19, 2008 | By | /s/ Adam Michelin |
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Principal Accounting Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Document |
**31.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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**32.1 | | Certification Pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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**32 | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* | Management contracts or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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** | Filed herewith. |