SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
COMMISSION FILE NO.: 0-52356
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 20-5996486 |
(State of other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
10-18 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Gouverneur, N.Y. 13642 | 13642 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(315) 287-1122
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
Check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant as required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No __.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a 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. (Check One)
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer __ Non-accelerated filer Small reporting company_X_
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes _X__ No
The number of outstanding shares of common stock as of August 18, 2008 was: 2,500,000,000
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET |
AS OF JUNE 30, 2008 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2007 |
ASSETS | June 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 878,771 | $ | 1,116,003 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 302,674 | 323,357 | ||||||
Inventories | 6,657,528 | 6,194,051 | ||||||
Notes receivable | 2,250,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||||
Marketable securities, trading | 326 | 158,353 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 206,754 | 48,990 | ||||||
Refundable income taxes | 205,213 | 320,032 | ||||||
Total current assets | 10,501,266 | 9,360,786 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 11,150,158 | 3,787,485 | ||||||
Other Assets: | ||||||||
Deferred financing fees | 506,153 | 82,301 | ||||||
Investments, at cost | 1,350,973 | - | ||||||
Other Assets | 395,043 | 387,226 | ||||||
Excess purchase price | 8,988,102 | 8,988,102 | ||||||
Security deposits | 32,300 | 32,300 | ||||||
Total other assets | 11,272,571 | 9,489,929 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 32,923,995 | 22,638,200 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Line of credit | 3,516,256 | 925,000 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 3,769,175 | 3,133,709 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 1,114,384 | 719,099 | ||||||
Current portion of long term debt | 4,085,143 | 3,075,869 | ||||||
Convertible debentures | 1,723,159 | 946,328 | ||||||
Derivative liability - convertible debentures | 4,425,908 | 878,499 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 18,634,025 | 9,678,504 | ||||||
Long term debt, net of current | 6,625,484 | 4,800,874 | ||||||
Convertible debentures payable, net - long term | 3,150,724 | 1,177,669 | ||||||
Due to related parties | 72,465 | 12,500 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 28,482,698 | 15,669,547 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | - | - | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Series A voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Series B voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding | - | 10 | ||||||
Series C voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,600,000 shares authorized; 1,458,236 shares issued and outstanding | 146 | 146 | ||||||
Series D voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 1,250,000 shares authorized; 1,050,000 shares issued and outstanding | 105 | - | ||||||
Series E voting preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 100,000 shares issued and outstanding | 10 | - | ||||||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 2,500,000,000 authorized; 1,663,986,673 shares issued and outstanding | 166,399 | 89,139 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 15,084,290 | 11,887,290 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (10,809,653 | ) | (5,007,929 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 4,441,297 | 6,968,653 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 32,923,995 | $ | 22,638,200 |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||||||
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
(UNAUDITED) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 4,682,455 | $ | - | $ | 7,818,667 | $ | - | ||||||||
Cost of revenue | 2,975,190 | - | 5,373,031 | - | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,707,265 | - | 2,445,636 | - | ||||||||||||
Loss on sale of securities | (159,334 | ) | - | (106,402 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including stock based compensation of $494,500, $226,050, $494,500 and $2,036,704 respectively) | 3,372,259 | 226,050 | 5,654,721 | 2,036,704 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,372,259 | 226,050 | 5,654,721 | 2,036,704 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (1,824,328 | ) | (226,050 | ) | (3,315,487 | ) | (2,036,704 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments | (391,641 | ) | (1,885,889 | ) | (1,323,710 | ) | (2,869,344 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (760,836 | ) | - | (1,258,755 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Interest income | 92,657 | - | 130,049 | - | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 13,977 | - | (32,624 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (1,045,844 | ) | (1,885,889 | ) | (2,485,041 | ) | (2,869,344 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | (2,870,171 | ) | (2,111,939 | ) | (5,800,527 | ) | (4,906,048 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations | - | 2,503,081 | - | 2,407,125 | ||||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | - | (2,603,962 | ) | - | (4,536,156 | ) | ||||||||||
Total discontinued operations | - | (100,881 | ) | - | (2,129,031 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (2,870,171 | ) | (2,212,820 | ) | (5,800,527 | ) | (7,035,079 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 1,196 | - | 1,196 | - | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (2,871,368 | ) | $ | (2,212,820 | ) | $ | (5,801,724 | ) | $ | (7,035,079 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted loss per share - continuing | $ | - | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted loss per share - discontinued | - | - | - | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | - | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | |||||
Weighed average of shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted | 1,240,430,576 | 367,920,551 | 1,095,404,562 | 169,178,263 |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 |
(UNAUDITED) |
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Continuing Operations | ||||||||
Net income loss from continuing operations | $ | (5,801,724 | ) | $ | (4,906,048 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by continuing operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 349,477 | - | ||||||
Loss on marketable securities | 106,402 | - | ||||||
Unrealized gain on derivatives | 1,323,710 | 2,869,344 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 84,689 | - | ||||||
Stock based compensation | 494,500 | 2,036,704 | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 592,809 | - | ||||||
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 53,822 | - | ||||||
Inventory | (412,563 | ) | - | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (120,247 | ) | - | |||||
Refundable income taxes | 114,819 | - | ||||||
Other assets | 360,724 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable | 294,381 | - | ||||||
Accrued expenses | (329,405 | ) | - | |||||
Cash Used in Continuing Operating Activities | (2,888,606 | ) | - | |||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||
Net loss from discontinued operations | - | (2,129,031 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by discontinued operating activities | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | - | 19,430 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of technology license | - | 76,487 | ||||||
Gain on discontinued operations | - | (2,407,125 | ) | |||||
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments | - | 3,266,025 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees and debt discount | - | 341,576 | ||||||
Change in assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Accrued liabilities | - | 151,766 | ||||||
Cash Used in Discontinued Operating Activities | - | (680,872 | ) | |||||
Cash Used in Operating Activities | (2,888,606 | ) | (680,872 | ) |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007 |
(UNAUDITED) |
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchase of investments | (175,000 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from sale of investment - discontinued | - | 326,917 | ||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (209,070 | ) | - | |||||
Cash Provided by (Used in) investing activities | (384,070 | ) | 326,917 | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Deferred financing fees | (260,000 | ) | - | |||||
Borrowings on line of credit | 3,344,150 | - | ||||||
Repayments to related parties - discontinued | - | (638,497 | ) | |||||
Proceeds from convertible debentures | 225,000 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible debentures - discontinued | - | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Repayment of long term debt | (273,706 | ) | - | |||||
Cash Provided by financing activities | 3,035,444 | 361,503 | ||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash | (237,232 | ) | 7,548 | |||||
Cash at Beginning of Period | 1,116,003 | 188 | ||||||
Cash at End of Period | $ | 878,771 | $ | 7,736 | ||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 272,970 | $ | - | ||||
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Acquisition of Technology License | $ | - | $ | 191,427 | ||||
Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest into common stock | $ | 838,459 | $ | 94,610 | ||||
Warrants issued with debt | $ | 728,170 | $ | 712,125 | ||||
Assets acquired by issuance of equity | $ | - | $ | 5,346 | ||||
Conversion of preferred stock into common stock | $ | 1 | $ | 2 | ||||
Deferred financing fees | $ | - | $ | 125,000 | ||||
Convertible debentures issued in exchange for notes payable | $ | 4,299,662 | $ | - | ||||
Discount recorded upon issuance of derivative | $ | 2,845,438 | $ | - | ||||
Preferred stock issued for acquisition | $ | 1,213,235 | $ | - | ||||
Exchange of Preferred series B for Preferred series E shares |
The notes to the consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2008
NOTE 1 - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. 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. In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations have been included. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year. When reading the financial information contained in this Quarterly Report, reference should be made to the financial statements, schedule and notes contained in the Company's Amended Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the year ended December 31, 2007.
NOTE 2- GOING CONCERN
The Company intends to overcome the circumstances that impact its ability to remain a going concern through an increase of revenues, with interim cash flow deficiencies being addressed through additional equity and debt financing. The Company's ability to obtain additional funding will determine its ability to continue as a going concern. There can be no assurances that these plans for additional financing will be successful. Failure to secure additional financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms if and when needed in the future could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial performance, results of operations and stock price and require the Company to implement cost reduction initiatives and curtail operations. Furthermore, additional equity financing may be dilutive to the holders of the Company's common stock, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants, and may require the Company to relinquish valuable rights.
NOTE 3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Deferred Financing Fees and Debt Discounts
Deferred finance costs represent costs which may include direct costs paid to or warrants issued to third parties in order to obtain long-term financing and have been reflected as other assets. Costs incurred with parties who are providing the actual long-term financing, which generally may include the value of warrants, fair value of the derivative conversion feature, or the intrinsic value of beneficial conversion features associated with the underlying debt, are reflected as a debt discount. These costs and discounts are generally amortized over the life of the related debt. In connection with debt issued during the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recorded debt discounts totaling $2,951,869. Amortization expense related to these costs and discounts were $677,498 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, including $592,809 in debt discount amortization included in interest expense on the Statement of Operations.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended and EITF Issue No. 00-19, "Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company's Own Stock" require all derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. The embedded derivatives are separately valued and accounted for on our balance sheet with changes in fair value recognized during the period of change as a separate component of other income/expense. Fair values for exchange-traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. The pricing model we use for determining fair value of our derivatives is the Black-Scholes Pricing Model. Valuations derived from this model are subject to ongoing internal and external verification and review. The model uses market-sourced inputs such as interest rates and stock price volatilities. Selection of these inputs involves management's judgment and may impact net income.
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Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. At June 30, 2008, the Company had a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments include cash, accounts payable, long term debt, line of credit, convertible debt and due to related parties. Management believes the estimated fair value of cash and accounts payable at June 30, 2008 approximate their carrying value as reflected in the balance sheets due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Fair value of due to related parties cannot be determined due to lack of similar instruments available to the Company.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net loss adjusted for income or loss that would result from the assumed conversion of potential common shares from contracts that may be settled in stock or cash by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. The Company had 176,236,000 and 1,636,000 warrants outstanding at June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The inclusion of the warrants and potential common shares to be issued in connection with convertible debt have an anti-dilutive effect on diluted loss per share because under the treasury stock method the average market price of the Company's common stock was less than the exercise prices of the warrants, and therefore they are not included in the calculation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (SFAS 161). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity’s derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The adoption of SFAS 161 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTE 4 -SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has three reportable segments in 2008: retail sales, hospitality and investment portfolio management.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
Retail | Hospitality | Investing | Total | |||||||||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Merchandise sales and third party income | $ | 7,318,129 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 7,318,129 | ||||||||
Food and beverage sales | - | 500,538 | - | 500,538 | ||||||||||||
Realized and unrealized gain on securities | - | - | (106,402 | ) | (106,402 | ) | ||||||||||
Total revenue | 7,318,129 | 500,538 | (106,402 | ) | 7,712,265 | |||||||||||
Cost and expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenue | 5,173,308 | 199,723 | - | 5,373,031 | ||||||||||||
Selling and administrative | 5,286,619 | 368,102 | - | 5,654,721 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 1,205,595 | 53,160 | - | 1,258,755 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments | 1,323,710 | - | - | 1,323,710 | ||||||||||||
Other expense | (97,425 | ) | - | - | (97,425 | ) | ||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 12,891,807 | 620,985 | - | 13,512,792 | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | $ | (5,573,678 | ) | $ | (120,447 | ) | $ | (106,402 | ) | $ | (5,800,527 | ) | ||||
Total assets | $ | 24,687,641 | $ | 8,236,028 | $ | 326 | $ | 32,923,995 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | $ | 209,070 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 209,070 |
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company has 2,505,000,000 shares of capital stock authorized, consisting of 2,500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001, 100,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, 1,600,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, 1,250,000 Shares of Series D Preferred Stock, 100,000 Shares of Series E Preferred Stock, and 1,850,000 shares of undesignated Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value. During the six months ended June 30, 2008 the Company issued 621,410,972 shares of stock for the conversion of debt and interest.
On March 14, 2008 the Company established the 2008 Stock and Stock Option Plan. The number of Shares available for grant under the Plan shall not exceed eighty million (80,000,000) Shares. The Shares granted under this Plan may be either authorized but unissued or reacquired Shares. A total of 85,000,000 shares were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2008 under the plan.
On April 12, 2008, Thomas Scozzafava exchanged 100,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock of the Company for 100,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock. As a result of the exchange, there were no Series B Preferred Shares issued or outstanding.
On June 1, 2008, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation issued 1,050,000 shares of its newly designated Series D Preferred Stock pursuant to an agreement to acquire 100% of the assets and assume 100% of the liabilities of North Country Hospitality, Inc.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008 holders of Series C Preferred Stock converted 3,000 shares into 11,686,784 shares of common stock.
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A summary of the status of the Company’s outstanding stock warrants as of June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Exercise | ||||||||
Shares | Price | |||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 | - | $ | - | |||||
Granted | 1,636,000 | 1.32 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2007 | 1,636,000 | $ | 1.32 | |||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2007 | 1,636,000 | $ | 1.32 | |||||
Weighted | ||||||||
Average | ||||||||
Exercise | ||||||||
Shares | Price | |||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | 41,636,000 | 0.06 | ||||||
Granted | 134,600,000 | 0.01 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited | - | - | ||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2008 | 176,236,000 | $ | 0.02 | |||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2008 | 176,236,000 | $ | 0.02 |
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
During the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company issued 139,500,000 and 84,414,911 shares of common stock to officers, employees and consultants in exchange for services. The shares were valued at $494,500 and $2,036,704 based on the value of the shares on the dates of the grants.
NOTE 6 - LINE OF CREDIT
On March 4, 2008, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, WiseBuys Stores, Inc. and Patrick Hackett Hardware Company (collectively "Seaway" or the "Company"), consummated a five million dollar ($5,000,000) credit and security agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, acting through its Wells Fargo Business Credit operating division (the "Line of Credit"). The funds available under Line of Credit are based on the Company's current inventory with adjustments based on items such as accounts payable. The term of the Line of Credit is three years. The interest rate on the Line of Credit is equal to the sum of the Wells Fargo prime rate plus one and one-quarter percent (1.25%), which interest rate shall change when and as the Wells Fargo prime rate changes. These funds will be used for general working capital at the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the subsidiaries are required to maintain certain financial covenants including tangible net worth, net income and net cash flow amounts. At June 30, 2008 these covenants were not met. The Company has notified the bank and has received a conditional waiver of compliance with these covenants at June 30, 2008. The Company must meet the terms of the conditional waiver as follows:
· | The base borrowing rate will increase by 3% to Prime + 4.25% from Prime + 1.25%. The difference between the rate as of April 1 (Prime + 1.25%) and the rate as of the date of the closing of the waiver (Prime + 4.25%) will be accrued and charged upon the last installment of the required $860,000 of capital funds (see below). |
· | Rate will be reset to a level to be determined based upon satisfaction of the following conditions: |
o Provide $75,000 of capital immediately to satisfy conditions of the 1st quarter waiver. | |
o Prepare revised monthly projections for the 3rd and 4th quarter 2008 (subject to WFBC review) | |
o Provide $860,000 of capital by October 31, 2008, as follows: | |
§ $200,000 by August 31, 2008, | |
§ $150,000 by September 15, 2008, | |
§ $150,000 by September 30, 2008, | |
§ $360,000 by October 31, 2008. | |
o Pay $20,000 fee. |
Management believes they will be able to comply with the requirements of the conditional waiver as outlined above.
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Convertible debentures due on December 12, 2010 provide for interest at 7% per annum and are convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.10 per share or (b) 85% of the average 3 lowest Volume Weighted Average Prices ("VWAP") during the 20 trading days prior to the holder's election to convert. If the holder elects to convert a portion of the debenture and the VWAP is below $0.005, the Company shall have the right to prepay that portion of the debenture that the holder elected to convert, plus any accrued interest at 150% of such amount. | $ | 1,360,000 | ||
Convertible debenture due on September 18, 2012 provide for interest at 8% per annum and is convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.024 per share or (b) 90% of the closing market price for the day prior to the date of the holder's election to convert. | 430,000 | |||
Convertible debentures due on demand provide for interest at 12% per annum and are convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.02 per share or (b) 90% of the closing market price for the day prior to the date of the holders' election to convert. | 944,775 | |||
Convertible debenture due on December 10, 2011 provide for interest at 12% per annum and is convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.01 per share or (b) 75% of the closing market price for the day prior to the date of the holder's election to convert. | 1,523,500 | |||
Convertible debenture due on March 2, 2010 provide for interest at 12% per annum and is convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.01 per share or (b) 75% of the average lowest Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") during the 5 trading days prior to the holder's election to convert. | 5,589 | |||
Convertible debentures due on November 30, 2010 provide for interest at 10% per annum and are convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.011 per share or (b) 75% of the lowest Volume Weighted Average Prices ("VWAP") during the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert. | 450,000 | |||
2,076,373 | ||||
Convertible debentures due on December 30, 2008 provide for interest at 8% per annum and are convertible at 85% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert. | 600,000 | |||
Convertible debentures due on December 30, 2009 provide for interest at 8% per annum and are convertible at 85% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert. | 600,000 | |||
Convertible debentures due on December 30, 2010 provide for interest at 8% per annum and are convertible at 85% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert. | 800,000 | |||
Convertible debenture due on May 14, 2013 provide for interest at 8% per annum and is convertible at the lesser of (a) $0.004 per share or (b) 75% of the closing market price for the day prior to the date of the holder's election to convert. | 50,000 | |||
Convertible debenture due on June 1, 2013 provide for interest at 8% per annum and is convertible at 65% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert. | 205,668 | |||
9,045,905 | ||||
Less note discounts | (4,172,022 | ) | ||
Total convertible debentures, net of discounts | $ | 4,873,883 | ||
Convertible debentures, current portion | $ | 3,621,148 | ||
Less note discounts | (1,897,989 | ) | ||
Total current portion of convertible debentures | 1,723,159 | |||
Convertible debentures, net of current portion | 5,424,757 | |||
Less note discounts | (2,274,033 | ) | ||
Total convertible debentures, net of current maturities | 3,150,724 | |||
Total convertible debentures, net of discounts | $ | 4,873,883 |
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On April 1, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with the former Hacketts shareholders to amend the terms of the original loans relating to the purchase. The amended agreement replaces three original notes payable with a $2,000,000 Convertible Debenture with $600,000 due December 30, 2008, $600,000 due December 30, 2009 and $800,000 due December 30, 2010, bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The note is convertible at 85% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert.
The Company determined that the conversion feature of the convertible debenture represents an embedded derivative since the debenture is convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the assumed convertible debentures are not considered to be conventional debt under EITF 00-19 and the embedded conversion feature must be bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. The embedded derivative feature created by the variable conversion meets the criteria of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, and should be accounted for as a separate derivative. At June 30, 2008 the fair value of the conversion derivative liability created by the assumed debentures calculated using the Black-Scholes model was $0. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 the unrealized gain on the derivative instrument created by this debenture was $635,930.
On May 15, 2008 the Company issued a $50,000 convertible debenture to an individual for financing provided. The debenture, due May 14, 2013, is convertible into common stock equal to the lesser of: (a) $0.004 per share; (b) the amount of this note to be converted divided by 75% of the closing market price of the Maker’s common stock for the day prior to the date of the exercise of such conversion right; or (c) the lowest per share price of any common stock issued by Maker any time subsequent from the May 15, 2008.
The Company determined that the conversion feature of the convertible debenture represents an embedded derivative since the debenture is convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the assumed convertible debentures are not considered to be conventional debt under EITF 00-19 and the embedded conversion feature must be bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. The embedded derivative feature created by the variable conversion meets the criteria of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, and should be accounted for as a separate derivative. At June 30, 2008 the fair value of the conversion derivative liability created by the assumed debentures calculated using the Black-Scholes model was $0. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 the unrealized gain on the derivative instrument created by this debenture was $13,369.
On June 1, 2008, the Company entered into a $205,668 Convertible Debenture due May 31, 2013 and bears interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The note is convertible at 65% of the Average Closing Prices on the 5 trading days immediately preceding the holder's election to convert.
The Company determined that the conversion feature of the convertible debenture represents an embedded derivative since the debenture is convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the assumed convertible debentures are not considered to be conventional debt under EITF 00-19 and the embedded conversion feature must be bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. The embedded derivative feature created by the variable conversion meets the criteria of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, and should be accounted for as a separate derivative. At June 30, 2008 the fair value of the conversion derivative liability created by the assumed debentures calculated using the Black-Scholes model was $0. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 the unrealized gain on the derivative instrument created by this debenture was $93,062.
The following assumptions were applied to all convertible debt:
Market price | $0.0014 |
Exercise prices | $0.001-$0.004 |
Expected Term (Days) | 1-20 |
Volatility | 12%-54% |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.60% |
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, holders of the aforementioned securities converted amounts totaling $838,459 into 621,410,972 shares of common stock.
At June 30, 2008 the fair value measurements used to determine the fair value of derivative liabilities and trading securities are as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using | ||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||
Derivative Liabilities | $ | - | $ | 4,425,908 | $ | - | ||||||
Trading Securities | $ | 326 | $ | - | $ | - |
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NOTE 9 - ACQUISITIONS
North Country Hospitality Inc.
On June 1, 2008 Seaway Valley Capital Corporation acquired all of the assets of North Country Hospitality, Inc. (“NCHI”) by merging Harbor Acquisitions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NCHI, into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation. The new subsidiary, which will operate under the tradename “North Country Hospitality,” is a holding company with several subsidiaries involved in the operation of hotels, restaurants and other businesses in northern New York State. The acquisition was completed under the terms of an Amended and Restated Merger Agreement, which modified the Merger Agreement described in the Current Report dated April 17, 2008.
In exchange for the assets of NCHI, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation issued to NCHI 1,050,000 shares of a newly designated Series D Preferred Stock issued by Seaway Valley Capital Corporation. Each Series D Preferred share has a liquidation preference of $5.00 (i.e. $5,250,000 in total). The holder of Series D Preferred shares will be entitled to convert them into Seaway Valley Capital Corporation common stock. The number of common shares to be issued on conversion of a share of Series D Preferred Stock will equal the $5.00 liquidation preference divided by 85% of the average closing bid price for the common stock for the five days preceding conversion.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation also agreed that it will indemnify NCHI against liability for any of the debts of Harbor Acquisitions, LLC, which included all of the debts of NCHI as of the closing date.
Purchase price: | ||||
Preferred Series D Stock issued to sellers, at fair value | $ | 1,213,235 | ||
Total purchase price | 1,213,235 | |||
Assets acquired: | ||||
Current assets | 121,570 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 7,841,746 | |||
Other assets | 1,133,540 | |||
Goodwill | - | |||
Total assets acquired | 9,096,856 | |||
Liabilities assumed: | ||||
Current liabilities | 4,080,947 | |||
Long term liabilities | 3,464,008 | |||
Total liabilities assumed | 7,544,955 | |||
Net assets acquired | 1,551,901 | |||
Adjustments to book value to reflect estimated fair values: | ||||
Adjustment of property and equipment | $ | (338,666 | ) |
The Company is in the process of evaluating and allocating the excess purchase price to the assets purchased and assessing goodwill, if any, associated with the acquisition. The results of NCHI are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date of purchase.
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NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to June 30, 2008, Golden Gate repaid $50,000 of its $1.1 million original face value Secured Promissory Note owed to the Company.
On July 11, 2008 the Company issued a $100,000 convertible debenture to two individuals for financing provided. The debenture, due July 10, 2013, is convertible into common stock equal to the lesser of: (a) $0.0008 per share; (b) the amount of this note to be converted divided by 75% of the closing market price of the Maker’s common stock for the day prior to the date of the exercise of such conversion right; or (c) the lowest per share price of any common stock issued by Maker any time subsequent from the July 11, 2008.
On July 25, 2008, the Company filed a Preliminary 14C Information Statement notifying shareholders that the holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of the Company had given written consent to a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of SVCC to amend the Certificate of Incorporation so as to: (1) effect a reverse split of the company’s common stock in a ratio of one-for-five; and (2) increase the authorized common stock to 10 billion shares. It is anticipated that the Information Statement will be mailed in August or September 2008 to shareholders of record with a subsequent effective date for the amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation filing with the Delaware Secretary of State.
On August 1, 2008 the Company sold to NCCC certain of the assets the Company acquired on June 1, 2008. Specifically, NCCC acquired all of the recently purchased Jreck restaurants, the Battlefield Driving Range, and certain real property associated with these operations for the assumption of approximately $2.1 million in associated debt.
Subsequent to the six months ended June 30, 2008, holders of certain convertible debentures converted amounts totaling $288,200 into 501,068,252 shares of common stock.
Subsequent to the six months ended June 30, 2008, holders of Preferred Series C converted shares totaling 6,000 into 40,009,288 shares of common stock.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements, which are generally identifiable by use of the words "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "plans to," "estimates," "projects," or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the section entitled "Business Risk Factors." Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation is a venture capital and leveraged buyout investment company that focuses primarily on equity and equity-related investments in companies that require expansion capital and in companies pursuing acquisition strategies. Seaway Valley will consider investment opportunities in a number of different industries, including retail, consumer products, restaurants, media, business services, and manufacturing. The Company will also consider select technology investments. Returns are intended to be in the form of the eventual share appreciation and dispossession of those equity stakes and income from loans made to businesses.
RETAIL HOLDINGS
On October 23, 2007, Seaway Valley acquired all of the capital stock of WiseBuys Stores, Inc. WiseBuys was organized in 2003 and owned and operated five retail stores in central and northern New York. On November 7, 2007, Seaway Valley purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of Patrick Hackett Hardware Company, a New York corporation. Hackett’s, one of the nation’s oldest retailers, with roots dating back to 1830, is a full line department store specializing in premium, name brand merchandise and full service hardware. At the time of the acquisition, Hackett’s had locations in five towns in upstate New York. Each store features brand name clothing for men, women, and children, and a large selection of athletic, casual, and work footwear. Hackett’s also carries domestics, home décor, gifts, seasonal merchandise and sporting goods. Hackett’s full service hardware department features traditional hardware, tool, plumbing, paint and electrical departments. WiseBuys will contribute its retail assets to Hackett’s, and management intends to convert the five WiseBuys stores into the Hackett’s brand stores. After the store conversions and one closure and one new store, the Company will operate ten Hackett’s locations - Canton, Gouverneur, Hamilton, Massena, Ogdensburg, Potsdam, Pulaski, Sackets Harbor, Tupper Lake, and Watertown – all in New York.
Hackett’s maintains strong vendor relationship with some of the industry’s premier clothing providers including: The North Face, Carhartt, Patagonia, Levi’s, Columbia, Woolrich and many other similar companies. These brands command premium prices and maintain strong customer loyalty in the marketplace based on years of consumer preference based on both style and the quality of the merchandise. Hackett’s also carries premier footwear from providers including Nike, Asics, New Balance, Red Wing, Georgia Boot, Crocs, and Timberland. These brands also command premium prices in the marketplace based on years of consumer preference based on both style and the quality of the merchandise.
Hackett’s, which in 2007 operated five stores with approximately 138,000 square feet of retail sales floor, averaged sales per square foot of approximately $108.18 for the year. After taking over the WiseBuys stores in 2008 and with the Sackets Harbor new store openings, Hackett’s will operate locations with total sales floor square footage of 326,700 square feet.
We expect Hackett’s to transition each former WiseBuys store throughout 2008. Seaway Valley will continue to financially and operationally support Hackett’s, whether through company or asset acquisitions or general expansion.
HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS
On June 1, 2008, Seaway Valley acquired the assets and companies of North Country Hospitality, Inc. “North Country” was formed in 2005 and acquired and developed hospitality assets such as restaurants, lodging and other consumer product companies in northern New York. At the time of the acquisition, North Country owned the following businesses:
Alteri Bakery
Alteri Bakery has serviced the North Country region with quality baked goods since 1971, when Querino and Ida Jane Alteri purchased the bakery. Alteri’s is now operated by Mark Ateri and is located in a state of the art baking facility in the heart of Watertown’s business district, and is one of the last traditional Italian bakeries in the area. Alteri's produces the area’s only "true" Italian breads and specialty pastry items, such as cakes, cookies, muffins, bagels, and specialty gift baskets. Alteri’s products can be found at local restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and its own store. In addition, Alteri’s recently assumed the production of sub rolls for the entire Jreck Subs franchise chain of 47 locations, which alone includes approximately two million five hundred thousand rolls baked and shipped annually.
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Sackets Harbor Brewing Company
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company (“SHBC”) develops, produces, and markets micro brewed beers such as the award winning “War of 1812 Amber Ale” and “Railroad Red Ale” as well as “Thousand Island Pale Ale”, “1812 Amber Ale Light” and “Harbor Wheat” premium craft beers. Its “1812 Amber Ale” is the company’s flagship brand and was the winner of a Silver Award at the 1998 World Beer Championship and has been aggressively marketed to command a significant retail presence in the regional market place. Management estimates 1812 Ale is distributed to over 2,500 retail locations in New York and Florida. The company has also developed complementary products such Sackets Harbor Coffee and Sackets Harbor Brewing Co. Root Beer.
Sackets Harbor Brew Pub
Sackets Harbor Brew Pub (the "Brew Pub") is an operating restaurant and bar that produces its own premium craft beers on site while also offering fine dining. The Brew Pub offers a rotating selection of six of its own specialty craft beers on tap including its War of 1812 Amber Ale (“1812 Amber Ale”), Railroad Red, Harbor Wheat and Thousand Island Pale Ale as well as ever changing seasonal offerings.
Good Fello's Brick Oven Pizza and Wine Bar
Good Fello’s Brick Oven and Wine Bar ("Good Fello's") is featured in charming interior of brick and wood and specializes in excellent-yet-affordable Italian food. The focal point of the restaurant is its large brick oven for cooking its premium specialty pizzas, appetizers and unique pasta entrees along side a comfortable bar that offers a wide variety of wine and craft beers. Good Fello's warmth and intimate atmosphere offers a unique setting rarely found in the marketplace for neighborhood Italian eateries. Additionally, the Sackets Harbor-based Good Fello’s has premium lodging facilities above the restaurant, which are booked through the Ontario Place Hotel, also in Sackets Harbor, NY.
1812 Station House
The 1812 Station House is a full services banquet and special function facility situated in a completely remodeled historic building in beautiful downtown Sackets Harbor, NY. The 1812 Station House offers fine entrees and various packages for group sizes from 10-200. This unique and inviting atmosphere and location has been proven ideal for corporate functions and meetings, wedding receptions, other special occasion functions which demand private facilities and attention to detail. The 1812 Station House is equipped with a full kitchen, comfortable bar, spacious and open dining area, and a stone patio ideal for cocktails and hour d'ouvres.
Jreck Subs Franchises
Seaway Valley acquired and operates five Jreck Subs franchise locations in northern and central New York including Watertown, Clayton, Cape Vincent, Alexandra Bay, and Liverpool. The Jreck Subs Company was started in 1967 by five local entrepreneurs, and since then, Jreck Subs has grown to over forty-seven locations in northern and central New York. The Jreck Subs concept is quality foods at moderate prices. Jreck Subs have a variety of hot and cold sandwich choices, homemade style soups, and a children’s menu.
North Country’s corporate offices are at a location in Watertown, NY.
Result of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2007
The Company’s net sales increased to $4,682,455 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 from $0 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $4,682,455. The increase in sales was the result of the acquisition of WiseBuys, Hackett’s and North Country Hospitality which took place on October 23, 2007, November 7, 2007 and June 1, 2008, respectively.
The Company’s cost of goods sold also increased from $0 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to $2,975,190 during the same period in 2008. This led to a $1,707,265 increase in our gross margin to $1,707,265 for the three month period ended June 30, 2008 from $0 for the three month period ended June 30, 2007.
Net realized and unrealized loss on the sale of securities was $159,334 during the three month period ended June 30, 2008 versus $0 for the same period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $159,334.
Our general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2008 were $3,372,259 versus $226,050 for the same period in 2007. The increase of $3,146,209 was driven by the acquisitions of the Company’s operating subsidiaries, WiseBuy, Hackett’s and North Country Hospitality.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation had an operating loss of $1,824,328 for the first three months of fiscal 2008 versus a loss of $226,050 for the same period ended June 30, 2007.
We incurred a loss from continuing operations of $2,870,171 for the three months ended June 30, 2008, compared to a loss of $2,111,939 for the same period in 2007. The primary drivers of the 2008 loss were the increases in SG&A expenses, the expenses associated with the conversion of WiseBuys stores to Hackett’s stores, and the loss of potential revenues while these stores are being converted. Management feels that these conversions will be completed prior to the fourth quarter 2008 or the first quarter of 2009.
On July 1, 2007, when Seaway Capital, Inc. acquired control of the Company from GreenShift Corporation, the Company sold its operating businesses to GS CleanTech Corporation, an affiliate of GreenShift, in return for the assumption by GS CleanTech of a $1,125,000 convertible debenture owed by the Company. These operations – considered “discontinued operations” - resulted in a loss of $100,881 during the three months ended June 30, 2007.
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Net losses for the periods ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 were $2,871,368and $2,212,820, respectively. The primary drivers for the losses in 2008 were expenses relating to the increased overhead associated with Hackett’s, the expenses related to the WiseBuys store conversions, and the reduced sales revenues suffered during store conversions.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30, 2007
The Company’s net sales increased to $7,818,667 for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 from $0 for the six months ended ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $7,818,667. The increase in sales was the result of the acquisition of WiseBuys, Hackett’s and North Country Hospitality, which took place on October 23, 2007 and November 7, 2007, respectively.
The Company’s cost of goods sold also increased from $0 for the first six months of 2007 to $5,373,031 during the same period in 2008. This led to a $2,445,636 increase in our gross margin to $2,445,636 for fiscal period ended June 30, 2008 from $0 for fiscal period ended June 30, 2007.
Net realized and unrealized loss on the sale of securities was $106,402 during the period ended June 30, 2008 versus $0 for the same period ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $106,402.
Our general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were $5,654,721 versus $2,036,704 for the same period in 2007. The increase to $3,618,017 was driven by the acquisitions of the Company’s operating subsidiaries, WiseBuys and Hackett’s.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation had an operating loss of $3,315,487 for the first six months of fiscal 2008 versus a loss of $2,036,704 for the same period ended June 30, 2007.
We incurred a loss from continuing operations of $5,800,527 for the first six months in fiscal 2008, compared to a loss of $4,906,048 for the same period in 2007. The primary drivers of the 2008 loss were the increases in SG&A expenses, the expenses associated with the conversion of WiseBuys stores to Hackett’s stores, and the loss of potential revenues while these stores are being converted. Management feels that these conversions will be completed prior to the fourth quarter 2008 or the first quarter of 2009.
On July 1, 2007, when Seaway Capital, Inc. acquired control of the Company from GreenShift Corporation, the Company sold its operating businesses to GS CleanTech Corporation, an affiliate of GreenShift, in return for the assumption by GS CleanTech of a $1,125,000 convertible debenture owed by the Company. These operations – considered “discontinued operations” - resulted in a loss of $2,129,031 during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Net losses for the periods ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 were $5,801,724 and $7,035,079, respectively. The primary drivers for the losses in 2008 were expenses relating to the increased overhead associated with Hackett’s, the expenses related to the WiseBuys store conversions, and the reduced sales revenues suffered during store conversions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our operations have been funded to date primarily by loans (both bank loans and more recently convertible debentures), contributions by our founders and their associates, and profitable securities sales at Seaway Valley Fund, LLC. The net amount of the bank loans is reflected on our June 30, 2008 balance sheet in the aggregate amount of $14,226,383. The net amount of the convertible debentures is reflected on our June 30, 2008 balance sheet in the aggregate amount of $4,783,883.
As a result, to increase the Company’s liquidity and to help fund operations, the Company secured a $5 million inventory-based line of credit from Wells Fargo in March 2008. Concurrently, YA Global Investments, LP acquired over $2.249 million of the Company’s legacy senior bank debt, most of which was due at that time. The purchase and exchange of this debt into convertible debentures by YA Global materially lowered that Company’s immediate cash needs by $2.249 million and also allowed the Company to maintain significantly more available capital under the Wells Fargo line of credit. In addition, the Company expects to receive capital from Golden Gate Investors, Inc. to satisfy its Promissory Note asset of $1.1 million during 2008.
As a result, we have the capital resources necessary to carry on operations for the next period, despite continuing losses. In order to implement our revised business plan, however, we will need substantial additional capital, including the funds associated with any of the Company’s notes receivable outstanding.
The Company expects to fund its operations and capital expenditures from internally generated funds as well as additional outside capital, which may come in the form of equity or debt. Management believes that its existing cash balances will be sufficient to meet its short term working capital, capital expenditures, and investment requirements for at least the next 6 to 12 months. Hackett’s or the Company may require additional funds for other purposes, such as acquisitions of complementary businesses, and may seek to raise such additional funds through public and private equity financings or from other sources. However, management cannot assure you that additional financing will be available at all or that, if available, such financing will be obtainable on terms favorable to us or that any additional financing will not be dilutive.
BUSINESS RISK FACTORS
There are many important factors that have affected, and in the future could affect, Seaway Valley Capital Corporation's business, including but not limited to the factors discussed below, which should be reviewed carefully together with other information contained in this report. Some of the factors are beyond our control and future trends are difficult to predict.
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The issuance of shares under our convertible debentures agreements could increase the total common shares outstanding significantly
The holders of the debentures could convert such debentures into approximately 7,362,992,498 shares based on the market price on June 30, 2008. Such issuances would reduce the percentage of ownership of our existing common stockholders. This result could detrimentally affect our ability to raise additional equity capital. In addition, the sale of these additional shares of common stock may cause the market price of our stock to decrease.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation is not likely to hold annual shareholder meetings in the next few years.
Delaware corporation law provides that members of the board of directors retain authority to act until they are removed or replaced at a meeting of the shareholders. A shareholder may petition the Delaware Court of Chancery to direct that a shareholders meeting be held. But absent such a legal action, the board has no obligation to call a shareholders meeting. Unless a shareholders meeting is held, the existing directors elect directors to fill any vacancy that occurs on the board of directors. The shareholders, therefore, have no control over the constitution of the board of directors, unless a shareholders meeting is held. Management does not expect to hold annual meetings of shareholders in the next few years, due to the expense involved. Thomas Scozzafava, who is currently the sole director of
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation, was appointed to that position by the previous directors. If other directors are added to the Board in the future, it is likely that Mr. Scozzafava will appoint them. As a result, the shareholders of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation will have no effective means of exercising control over the operations of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation.
Investing in our stock is highly speculative and you could lose some or all of your investment.
The value of our common stock may decline and may be affected by numerous market conditions, which could result in the loss of some or the entire amount invested in our stock. The securities markets frequently experience extreme price and volume fluctuations that affect market prices for securities of companies generally and very small capitalization companies such as us in particular.
The volatility of the market for Seaway Valley Capital Corporation common stock may prevent a shareholder from obtaining a fair price for his shares.
The common stock of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. It is impossible to say that the market price on any given day reflects the fair value of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation, since the price sometimes moves up or down by 50% or more in a week's time. A shareholder in Seaway Valley Capital Corporation who wants to sell his shares, therefore, runs the risk that at the time he wants to sell, the market price may be much less than the price he would consider to be fair.
The absence of independent directors on our board of directors may limit the quality of management decision making.
Tom Scozzafava is the only member of our Board of Directors. There is no audit committee of the board and no compensation committee. This situation means that Mr. Scozzafava will determine the direction of our company without the benefit of an objective perspective and without the contribution of insights from outside observers. This may limit the quality of the decisions that are made. In addition, the absence of independent directors in the determination of compensation may result in the payment of inappropriate levels of compensation.
Our common stock qualifies as a "penny stock" under SEC rules which may make it more difficult for our stockholders to resell their shares of our common stock.
Our common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, the holders of our common stock may find it more difficult to obtain accurate quotations concerning the market value of the stock. Stockholders also may experience greater difficulties in attempting to sell the stock than if it were listed on a stock exchange or quoted on the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ Capital Market. Because our common stock does not trade on a stock exchange or on the NASDAQ Global Market or the NASDAQ Capital Market, and the market price of the common stock is less than $5.00 per share, the common stock qualifies as a "penny stock." SEC Rule 15g-9 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 imposes additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that recommend the purchase or sale of penny stocks to persons other than those who qualify as an "established customer" or an "accredited investor." This includes the requirement that a broker-dealer must make a determination on the appropriateness of investments in penny stocks for the customer and must make special disclosures to the customer concerning the risks of penny stocks. Application of the penny stock rules to our common stock affects the market liquidity of the shares, which in turn may affect the ability of holders of our common stock to resell the stock.
Only a small portion of the investment community will purchase "penny stocks" such as our common stock.
Seaway Valley Capital Corporation common stock is defined by the SEC as a "penny stock" because it trades at a price less than $5.00 per share. Seaway Valley Capital Corporation common stock also meets most common definitions of a "penny stock," since it trades for less than $1.00 per share. Many brokerage firms will discourage their customers from purchasing penny stocks, and even more brokerage firms will not recommend a penny stock to their customers. Most institutional investors will not invest in penny stocks. In addition, many individual investors will not consider a purchase of a penny stock due, among other things, to the negative reputation that attends the penny stock market. As a result of this widespread disdain for penny stocks, there will be a limited market for Seaway Valley Capital Corporation common stock as long as it remains a "penny stock." This situation may limit the liquidity of your shares.
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Hackett’s growth strategy of new store openings and acquisitions could create challenges Hackett’s may not be able to adequately meet.
Hackett’s intends to continue to pursue growth for the foreseeable future, and to evolve existing business to promote growth. Hackett’s future operating results will depend largely upon its ability to open and operate stores successfully and to profitably manage a larger business. Operation of a greater number of new stores, moving or expanding store locations and expansion into new markets may present competitive and merchandising challenges that are different from those currently encountered by Hackett’s in existing stores and markets. There can be no assurance that Hackett’s expansion will not adversely affect the individual financial performance of its existing stores or the overall results of operations. Further, as the number of stores increases, Hackett’s may face risks associated with market saturation of its products and concepts. Finally, there can be no assurance that Hackett’s will successfully achieve expansion targets or, if achieved, that planned expansion will result in profitable operations.
This growth strategy requires improving Hackett’s operations, and Hackett’s may not be able to do this sufficiently to effectively prevent negative impact on its business and financial results.
In order to manage Hackett’s planned expansion, among other things, Hackett’s will need to locate suitable store sites, negotiate acceptable lease terms, obtain or maintain adequate capital resources on acceptable terms, source sufficient levels of inventory, hire and train store managers and sales associates, integrate new stores into existing operations and maintain adequate distribution center space and information technology and other operations systems. If Hackett’s is unable to accomplish all of these tasks in a cost-effective manner, its business plan will not be successful.
Hackett’s needs to continually evaluate the adequacy of its management information and distribution systems.
Implementing new systems and changes made to existing systems could present challenges management does not anticipate and could negatively impact Hackett’s business. Hackett’s management cannot anticipate all of the changing demands that expanding and changing operations will impose on business, systems and procedures, and the failure to adapt to such changing demands could have a material adverse effect on results of operations and financial condition. Failure to timely implement initiatives necessary to support expanding and changing operations could materially impact business.
The success of Hackett’s business depends on establishing and maintaining good relationships with mall operators and developers, and problems with those relationships could make it more difficult for Hackett’s to expand to certain sites or offer certain products.
Any restrictions on Hackett’s ability to expand to new store sites, remodel or relocate stores where management feels it necessary or to offer a broad assortment of merchandise could have a material adverse effect on business, results of operations and financial condition. If relations with mall operators or developers become strained, or Hackett’s otherwise encounters difficulties in leasing store sites, Hackett’s may not grow as planned and may not reach certain revenue levels and other operating targets. Risks associated with these relationships are more acute given recent consolidation in the retail store industry, and Hackett’s has seen certain increases in expenses as a result of such consolidation that could continue.
If Hackett’s fails to offer a broad selection of products and brands that customers find attractive, Hackett’s revenues could decrease.
In order to meet its strategic goals, Hackett’s must successfully offer, on a continuous basis, a broad selection of appealing products that reflect customers’ preferences. Consumer tastes are subject to frequent, significant and sometimes unpredictable changes. To be successful in Hackett’s line of business, product offerings must be broad and deep in scope and affordable to a wide range of consumers whose preferences may change regularly. Management cannot predict with certainty that Hackett’s will be successful in offering products that meet these requirements. If Hackett’s product offerings fail to satisfy customers’ tastes or respond to changes in customer preferences, revenues could decline. In addition, any failure to offer products that satisfy customers’ preferences could allow competitors to gain market share.
Hackett’s comparable store sales are subject to fluctuation resulting from factors within and outside Hackett’s control, and lower than expected comparable store sales could impact business and Seaway’s stock price.
A variety of factors affects comparable store sales including, among others, the timing of new product releases and fashion trends; the general retail sales environment and the effect of the overall economic environment; Hackett’s ability to efficiently source and distribute products; changes in Hackett’s merchandise mix; ability to attain exclusivity and certain related licenses; competition from other retailers; opening of new stores in existing markets and Hackett’s ability to execute its business strategy efficiently. To date, Hackett’s comparable store sales results have fluctuated significantly in the past, and management believes that such fluctuations will continue.
Economic conditions could change in ways that reduce Hackett’s sales or increase Hackett’s expenses.
Certain economic conditions affect the level of consumer spending on merchandise Hackett’s offers, including, among others, employment levels, salary and wage levels, interest rates, taxation and consumer confidence in future economic conditions. Hackett’s is also dependent upon the continued popularity of malls and strip malls as a shopping destination, the ability of other mall tenants and other attractions to generate customer traffic and the development of new malls. A slowdown in the United States economy or an uncertain economic outlook could lower consumer spending levels and cause a decrease in mall traffic or new mall development, each of which would adversely affect growth, sales results and financial performance.
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Changes in laws, including employment laws and laws related to Hackett’s merchandise, could make conducting Hackett’s business more expensive or change the way Hackett’s does business.
In addition to increased regulatory compliance requirements, changes in laws could make ordinary conduct of Hackett’s business more expensive or require Hackett’s to change the way it does business. For example, changes in federal and state minimum wage laws could raise the wage requirements for certain of Hackett’s associates, which would likely cause management to reexamine Hackett’s entire wage structure for stores. Other laws related to employee benefits and treatment of employees, and privacy, could also negatively impact Hackett’s such as by increasing benefits costs like medical expenses. Moreover, changes in product safety or other consumer protection laws could lead to increased costs for certain merchandise, or additional labor costs associated with readying merchandise for sale. It is often difficult to plan and prepare for potential changes to applicable laws.
Timing and seasonal issues could negatively impact Hackett’s financial performance for given periods.
Hackett’s quarterly results of operations fluctuate materially depending on, among other things, the timing of store openings and related pre-opening and other startup expenses, net sales contributed by new stores, increases or decreases in comparable store sales, releases of new products ,and shifts in timing of certain holidays, changes in merchandise mix and overall economic and political conditions. Hackett’s business is also subject to seasonal influences, with heavier concentrations of sales during the back-to-school, Halloween and holiday (defined as the week of Thanksgiving through the first few days of January) seasons and other periods when schools are not in session. The holiday season has historically been the single most important selling season. Management believes that in the locations where its stores are located, the importance of the summer vacation and back-to-school seasons and to a lesser extent, the spring break season as well as Halloween, all reduce the dependence on the holiday selling season, but this will not always be the case to the same degree. As is the case with many retailers of apparel, accessories and related merchandise, Hackett’s typically experiences lower net sales in the first fiscal quarter relative to other quarters.
Hackett’s has many important vendor and license partner relationships, and Hackett’s ability to obtain merchandise or provide it through license agreements could be hurt by changes in those relationships, and events harmful to Hackett’s vendors or license partners could impact results of operations.
Hackett’s financial performance depends on Hackett’s ability to purchase desired merchandise in sufficient quantities at competitive prices. Although Hackett’s has many sources of merchandise, substantially all of Hackett’s music/pop culture-licensed products are available only from vendors that have exclusive license rights. In addition, small, specialized vendors, some of which create unique products primarily for us, supply certain of Hackett’s products. Hackett’s smaller vendors generally have limited resources, production capacities and operating histories and some of Hackett’s vendors have restricted the distribution of their merchandise in the past. Hackett’s generally has no long-term purchase contracts or other contractual assurances of continued supply, pricing or access to new products. There can be no assurance that Hackett’s will be able to acquire desired merchandise in sufficient quantities on acceptable terms in the future. Any inability to acquire suitable merchandise, or the loss of one or more key vendors, may have a material adverse effect on Hackett’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
Competitors’ Internet sales could hinder Hackett’s overall financial performance.
Hackett’s sells merchandise that also can be purchased over the Internet through the other retail websites. Hackett’s Internet operations do not yet include commerce, and not having such operations could pose risks to Hackett’s overall business.
Hackett’s is dependent for success on a few key executive officers. Its inability to retain those officers would impede its business plan and growth strategies, which would have a negative impact on business and the potential value of any investment in Seaway. Loss of key people or an inability to hire necessary and significant personnel could hurt Hackett’s business.
Hackett’s performance depends largely on the efforts and abilities of senior management. The sudden loss of either’s services or the services of other members of Hackett’s management team could have a material adverse effect on business, results of operations, and financial condition. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that Mr. Scozzafava or the existing Hackett’s management team will be able to manage growth or be able to attract and retain additional qualified personnel as needed in the future. Hackett’s can give no assurance that it can find satisfactory replacements for these key executive officers at all, or on terms that are not unduly expensive or burdensome to Hackett’s. Although Hackett’s intends to issue stock options or other equity-based compensation to attract and retain employees, such incentives may not be sufficient to attract and retain key personnel.
There is a risk Hackett’s could acquire merchandise without full rights to sell it, which could lead to disputes or litigation and hurt Hackett’s financial performance and stock price.
Hackett’s and its partners purchase licensed merchandise from a number of suppliers who hold manufacturing and distribution rights under the terms of certain licenses. Hackett’s generally rely upon vendors’ representations concerning manufacturing and distribution rights and do not independently verify whether these vendors legally hold adequate rights to licensed properties they are manufacturing or distributing. If Hackett’s or its partners acquire unlicensed merchandise, Hackett’s could be obligated to remove such merchandise from stores, incur costs associated with destruction of merchandise if the distributor is unwilling or unable to reimburse Hackett’s, and be subject to liability under various civil and criminal causes of action, including actions to recover unpaid royalties and other damages. Any of these results could have a material adverse effect on business, results of operations and financial condition.
Hackett’s faces intense competition, including competition from companies with significantly greater resources than Hackett’s. If Hackett’s is unable to compete effectively with these companies, Hackett’s market share may decline and its business could be harmed.
The retail industry is highly competitive with numerous competitors, many of whom are well-established. Most of Hackett’s competitors have significantly greater financial, technological, managerial, marketing and distribution resources than does Hackett’s. Their greater capabilities in these areas may enable them to compete more effectively on the basis of price and more quickly offer new products. In addition, new companies may enter the markets in which Hackett’s competes, further increasing competition in the industry. Hackett’s may not be able to compete successfully in the future, and increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced profit margins, loss of market share and an inability to generate cash flows that are sufficient to maintain or expand the number of Hackett’s stores, which would adversely impact the trading price of Seaway’s common shares.
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Hackett’s future operating results may fluctuate and cause the price of Seaway’s common stock to decline.
Hackett’s expects that Hackett’s revenues and operating results will continue to fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to various factors, many of which are beyond Hackett’s control. The factors that could cause Hackett’s operating results to fluctuate include, but are not limited to:
· | seasonality of the business; |
· | price competition from other retailers; |
· | general price increases by suppliers and manufacturers; |
· | Hackett’s ability to maintain and expand Hackett’s distribution relationships; |
· | increases in the cost of advertising; |
· | unexpected increases in shipping costs or delivery times; |
· | Hackett’s ability to build and maintain customer loyalty; |
· | the introduction of new services, products and strategic alliances by us and Hackett’s competitors; |
· | the success of Hackett’s brand-building and marketing campaigns; |
· | government regulations, changes in tariffs, duties, and taxes; |
· | Hackett’s ability to maintain, upgrade and develop Hackett’s retail stores; |
· | changes in Hackett’s store leasing costs; |
· | the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to expansion of Hackett’s business, operations and infrastructure; and |
· | general economic conditions as well as economic conditions specific to the retail sector. |
If Hackett’s revenues or operating results fall below the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the price of Seaway Valley Capital Corporation’s common stock could significantly decline.
Hackett’s growth and operating results could be impaired if it is unable to meet its future capital needs.
Hackett’s may need to raise additional capital in the future to:
· | fund more rapid expansion; |
· | acquire or expand into new retail locations, warehousing facilities or office space; |
· | maintain, enhance and further develop Hackett’s information technology systems; |
· | develop new product categories or enhanced services; |
· | fund acquisitions; or |
· | respond to competitive pressures. |
If Hackett’s raises additional funds by issuing equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of stockholders will be diluted. Furthermore, any new securities could have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of the common stock. Hackett’s currently does not have any commitments for additional financing. Hackett’s cannot be certain that additional financing will be available when and to the extent required or that, if available, it will be on acceptable terms. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, Hackett’s may not be able to fund its expansion, develop or enhance Hackett’s products or services or respond to competitive pressures.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer participated in and supervised the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a)-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company's chief executive officer and chief financial officer determined that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, these controls and procedures are adequate and effective in alerting him in a timely manner to material information relating to the Company that are required to be included in the Company's periodic SEC filings.
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There was no change in internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act or 1934) identified in connection with the evaluation described in the preceding paragraph that occurred during the Company’s second fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company's WiseBuys subsidiary is party to the matter entitled Einar J. Sjuve vs. WiseBuys Stores, Inc. et al, which action was filed in the Supreme Court of Oswego County, New York in January 2008. The complaint involves an alleged slip and fall that occurred at WiseBuys’ Pulaski, NY store in 2005. The Plaintiff is alleging damages in the amount of $125,000. WiseBuys intends to answer the complaint denying the majority of the claims. WiseBuys believes that it has adequate insurance coverage to protect it against any potential liability for the claim.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None during the six months ended June 30, 2008
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following are exhibits filed as part of the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 3008:
Exhibit Number Description
31. Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) 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 on the date indicated.
SEAWAY VALLEY CAPITAL CORPORATION
By: | /S/ | THOMAS SCOZZAFAVA |
THOMAS SCOZZAFAVA | ||
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer | ||
and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: | August 18, 2008 |
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