SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2003
OR
[ ] 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
GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 88-0203697
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(State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
80 Wall Street
Suite 915
New York, N.Y. 10005
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(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 212-558-6100
Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
8,730,872 shares, $.001 par value, as of February 2 , 2004 (Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date)
GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
DECEMBER 31, 2003
(Unaudited)
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Part I - Financial Information:
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
Balance Sheets
As at December 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003 ...... 3
Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002 .......................... 4
Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2003
and Year Ended September 30, 2003.................... 5
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002........................... 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .......... 7-15
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. 16
Item 3. Certifications 17-18
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GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, September 30,
2003 2003
(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 343,154 $ 553,161
Accounts receivable 4,645,037 4,758,144
Inventories 39,314 39,314
Other assets 22,734 19,750
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Total current assets 5,050,239 5,370,369
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Property and equipment - at cost,
net of accumulated depreciation 316,905 319,162
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Other assets:
Goodwill 67,517 67,517
Investment in multi-lingual internet software 105,414 105,414
Security rent deposits 9,440 9,440
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Total other assets 182,371 182,371
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Total assets $ 5,549,515 $ 5,871,902
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Bank lines of credit payable $ 1,298,950 $ 1,285,017
Unsecured notes payable, related parties 829,002 1,080,002
Accounts payable 383,279 470,787
Accrued expenses and other current
Liabilities: related parties 87,525 87,525
Other 44,429 49,552
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Total current liabilities 2,643,185 2,972,883
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Reserve for 49% voting minority interest,as agent,
in Globus Cold Storage Limited Liability
Company(GCS)subsidiary 1,960,000 1,960,000
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized -
50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding -
8,730,872 8,731 8,731
Additional paid-in capital 7,815,240 7,815,240
Deficit (6,877,641) (6,884,952)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 946,330 939,019
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' $ 5,549,515 $ 5,871,902
Equity ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
December 31
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2003 2002
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Net sales $ 1,052,723 $ 2,550,501
Cost of goods sold 955,643 2,460,893
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Gross profit 97,080 89,608
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Operating expenses:
Selling 34,626 34,208
General and administrative 51,793 36,353
Depreciation and amortization 2,257 2,395
Allowance for doubtful accounts -- --
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Total Operating Expenses 88,676 72,956
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Income (loss) from operations 8,404 16,652
Interest expense (1,093) (808)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 7,311 15,844
Income taxes -- --
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Net income (loss) $ 7,311 $ 15,844
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Net income (loss)
per common share $ .001 $ .004
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Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 8,730,872 4,245,872
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Common Shares Additional Accumu-
----------------------- Paid-in- lated
Shares Amount Capital Deficit
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Balance at September 30, 2002 4,245,872 4,246 5,422,675 (5,921,898)
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Sale of 2,000,000 shares to
Atlantic Investment (ApS)for $ 2 per
share, net of $1,960,000 reserve for
49% voting minority interest
in GCS 2,000,000 2,000 2,038,000 --
Purchase of 80% of land and
Building from 3 directors for
2,200,000 shares 2,200,000 2,200 317,800 --
Issuance of stock for services 285,000 285 36,765 --
Net (loss) for the year ended
September 30, 2003 -- -- -- (963,054)
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Balance at September 30, 2003 8,730,872 8,731 7,815,240 (6,884,952)
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Net Income for three months
ended December 31, 2003 -- -- -- 7,311
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Balance at December 31, 2003 8,730,872 8,731 7,815,240 (6,877,641)
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GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
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2003 2002
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 7,311 $ 15,844
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,257 205
Provision for doubtful accounts -- --
Provision for inventory allowance -- 15,900
Increase (decrease) in cash flows as a
result of changes in asset and liability
account balances:
Accounts receivable 113,107 (389,040)
Inventories -- --
Other assets (2,984) (1,500)
Accounts payable (87,508) 220,705
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Related parties -- (5,000)
Other (5,123) 3,430
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Total adjustments 19,749 (155,300)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities 27,060 (139,456)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property assets 0 0
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Net cash provided by investing activities 0 0
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from (repayment of) bank
lines of credit payable 13,933 (504)
Proceeds from (repayment of)
note payable-related parties (251,000) 43,300
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (237,067) 42,796
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (210,007) (96,660)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 553,161 277,314
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 343,154 $ 180,654
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Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid $ 1,093 $ 808
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Taxes paid $ -- $ 417
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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GLOBUS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2003
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form
10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, the statements contain all adjustments (consisting only
of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial
position as of December 31, 2003. The results of operations for the
three months ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and cash flows for the
three months ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The September 30, 2003 consolidated balance sheet has been derived from
the audited consolidated financial statements at that date included in
the Company's annual report. These unaudited financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report
on Form 10-KSB.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
(a) Description of Business:
Globus International Resources Corp.(GBIR) was originally incorporated
in Nevada on October 24, 1984 under the name Ross Custom Electronics
("Ross"). On May 6, 1995 Globus Food Systems International Corp., a
privately held Delaware Corporation, was merged into Ross. On October
18, 1996, Globus Food Systems International Corp. changed its name to
GBIR.
GBIR primarily exports food products, construction supplies, stationary
supplies and various other tangible goods from manufacturers in western
Europe to customers in Russia and the Ukraine. GBIR has two subsid-
iaries, Shuttle International("SIL") and Globus Cold Storage Limited
Liability Company("GCS"). SIL, incorporated in New York on September 3,
1991, is a wholly owned subsidiary of GBIR and primarily exports auto
parts and clothing from manufacturers in the United States to customers
in Russia and the Ukraine. GCS, established in the Russian Federation
on May 6, 2003, is a 51% owned subsidiary of GBIR and intends to
construct and operate a public cold storage facility for frozen and
chilled foods located in Moscow, Russia. The total estimated project
cost of this facility is approximately $8,879,000. GCS intends to
finance the cost of the project by a combination of capital contribu-
tions from GBIR(estimated at approximately $4,000,000) and a loan from
the Overseas Private Investment Corporation("OPIC"), an agency of the
United States government(estimated at approximately $4,879,000). The
total equity in GCS is to be $4,000,000. Therefore, GBIR's 51% interest
is $2,040,000 and the 49% voting interest owned by other investors will
be $1,960,000. Since GBIR is obligated to provide $4,000,000 in capital
contributions to GCS and only receive a 51% interest, GBIR's
consolidated financial statements have reflected a $1,960,000 reserve
for the minority interest in GCS since GBIR is acting as an agent for
the investors. On December 5, 2003 GBIR(the sponsor) filed an
application for financing of the GCS cold Storage facility with OPIC
which is currently pending. The Company if optimistic that this loan
will be approved in early 2004 which will result in the commencement of
construction estimated to be completed within one year. At December 31,
2003 GCS has no assets or liabilities. In addition, there are no
outstanding commitments for the construction of the facilities or
commitments in existence for the purchase or sale of products related
to the facility.
The Company has also embarked on a major expansion of its international
trade activity by operating a multi-lingual, Internet-based portal that
allows international buyers and sellers of commercial and industrial
products to engage in electronic commerce seamlessly, efficiently, and
in their own native languages. The Company contracted e-GlobusNet
Corp., the developer of the software, to provide electronic commerce
among businesses in various countries. This software is being used
currently by the Company to sell its own products but as of yet the
Company is not deriving revenue from other users of the site.
e-GlobusNet Corp. had been asked to expand the features of the
software. In April, 2002 the Company exchanged 968,000 shares for the
ownership of e-GlobusNet Corp., which results in the ownership of the
software. (see Note 7)
The Company can operate either as a broker or a principal in electronic
commercial transactions. Over the past year it had been functioning
primarily as a principal between companies in Russia and the Ukraine
and those in Western Europe because of its strong background and
experience in dealing with the languages and cultures of the Eastern
Bloc countries. Many Western European countries prefer to deal with
Globus as a principal rather than dealing directly with companies in
Russia and the Ukraine.
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In situations where Globus will act as a broker on the e-GlobusNet
Corp. portal, it will receive a commission of 1% each from buyer and
seller. As a principal, the Company can generate gross profit margins
of 5% to 10%, or higher, depending on the transaction. For further
discussion on E-GlobusNet.corp., see Footnote 7.
(b) Principles of Consolidation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements as at December 31,
2003 and September 30, 2003 and for the three months ended December 31,
2003 and 2002 include the accounts of GBIR, its wholly owned subsid-
iary SIL, and its 51% owned subsidiary GCS(collectively the "Company".)
All material intercompany transactions and balances have been elim-
inated in consolidation.
(c) Revenue Recognition:
The Company recognizes revenues in the period in which its products are
shipped to its customers. The Company records expenses in the period in
which they are incurred all in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
(d) Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures.
Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents:
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with
a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
(f) Concentrations of Credit Risk:
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash
and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its cash with high
credit quality financial institutions which at times may be in excess
of the FDIC insurance limit. The Company's accounts receivable are only
represented by approximately 10 customers located in Russia and the
Ukraine, so collections are dependent on stable foreign, political and
economic conditions in these countries in general and the financial
health of those customers. In addition, the nature of the products sold
and their seasonality may offset collection patterns. Consequently, the
accompanying financial statements reflect an allowance for doubtful
accounts of $1,497,673 at December 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003.
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(g) Inventories:
Inventories, consisting principally of finished goods, are valued at
the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market.
(h) Property and Equipment:
The building, as further discussed in Notes 4 and 7, is depreciated
over 39 years. The cost of property and equipment is depreciated over
the estimated useful lives of the related assets of 5 to 7 years.
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method for financial
reporting purposes. Repairs and maintenance expenditures which do not
extend original asset lives are charged to income as incurred.
(i) Goodwill:
Goodwill arising from the acquisition of a subsidiary's minority
interest in 1996 was being amortized over a fifteen-year period.
Amortization charged to operation was $2,190 for the three months ended
December 31, 2002. New accounting rules now require the appraisal of
goodwill in lieu of amortization. At December 31, 2003 the amount of
goodwill recorded appears reasonable and will continually be analyzed.
(j) Per Share Data:
Net income (loss) per share was computed by the weighted average number
of shares outstanding during each period.
NOTE 3 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-NET:
At December 31, 2003, accounts receivable-net consists of:
Customer in Russia $ 3,129,094
Customer in Russia 1,027,678
Customer in Russia 770,939
All other customers 1,214,999
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Total 6,142,710
Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,497,673
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Net 4,645,037
As of February 12, 2004, no collections have been received from the
customer with the $3,129,094 balance, nor has it been reserved for.
Although this receivable represents amounts currently beyond the
original 120 days terms of sales, the company expects this receivable
to be collected in spring 2004 when the seasonal nature of the
customer's businesses are in force.
During the year ended September 30, 2003 the Company recorded a
Provision for doubtful accounts of $1,129,016(which increased the
allowance for doubtful accounts) and wrote off $2,534,613 fully
reserved receivables(which reduced the allowance for doubtful
accounts.)
NOTE 4 - PROPERTY ASSETS.
Property assets consist of:
DECEMBER 31, September 30,
2003 2003
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80% title in Brooklyn, NY property (see note 7):
Land $ 80,000 $ 80,000
Building 240,000 240,000
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Subtotal 320,000 320,000
Data processing and office equipment $ 63,331 $ 63,331
Furniture and fixtures 21,283 21,283
Automobiles and trucks 43,687 43,687
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448,301 448,301
Less: Accumulated depreciation 131,396 129,139
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$ 316,905 $ 319,162
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Depreciation expense charged to operations for the three months ended
December 31, 2003 and 2002 amounted to $2,257 and $205 respectively.
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NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.
(a) Unsecured Notes Payable:
At December 31, 2003 unsecured notes payable ,related parties consists
of the following:
1996 note payable to officer and director,
interest at 7%(waived since October 1, 2000),
due on demand (but subordinate to $1,220,617
bank line of credit payable and not repayable
while any balance due this bank is outstanding) $ 125,000
Advances payable to officer and director,
interest at 0%,due on demand 684,002
1996 note payable to parents of director and
principal stockholder,interest at 15% (waived
since October 1, 2000), due on demand (but subord-
inate to $1,220,617 bank line of credit payable
and not repayable while any balance due this
bank is outstanding) 20,000
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Total $ 829,002
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Accrued interest payable relating to the above notes payable totaling
$54,950 at December 31, 2003 and September 30, 2003 is included in
accrued expenses and other current liabilities-related parties.
Rent Payable:
GBIR and SIL lease warehouse space from an entity owned by the three
directors who owned 100% of the property until April, 2003 and now own
20% of the property (see note 7). Rent charged to operations for the
three months ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 was $5,696 and $2,100,
respectively. $32,575 was unpaid and included in accrued expenses and
other current liabilities-related parties at December 31, 2003 and
September 30, 2003. The leases, which expire in 2005, now require
aggregate monthly rentals of $1,731 to be paid to or on behalf of the
20% owners of the property;these owners are responsible for debt
service and real estate taxes on the property.
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NOTE 6 - FINANCING ARRANGEMENT.
(i) SHORT-TERM DEBT:
At December 31, 2003, the Company had various credit facilities
available:
A bank note exists for direct borrowings and acceptances in the amount
of $1,220,617 on direct borrowings, currently at 12% interest per
annum. The line was originally $3,000,000, however due to the inability
of the Company to pay any portion of the balance in the last two years,
the line has been limited to what is outstanding currently. The line is
collateralized by a first lien on all corporate assets not previously
pledged or collateralized. The Company is presently in discussions to
sell a building owned by the three officers, of which certain of the
proceeds will be paid to the bank. At that point, the Company intends
to continue discussions with the bank as to possible restructuring of
the present debt arrangement. Due to the possible restructure, no
interest expense was accrued since October, 2001.
The Company has lines of credit with two other banks totaling $100,000
in the aggregate.This $100,000 is guaranteed by an officer of the
Company. Interest during the three months ended December 31, 2003 and
2002 was charged at various rates of 5.00% to 6%.
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NOTE 6 - FINANCING ARRANGEMENT: (CONTINUED)
SHORT-TERM DEBT: (CONTINUED)
December 31, September 30,
2003 2003
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Bank borrowing outstanding at December 31, 2003 and
September 30, 2003 amounted to:
Acceptances payable under the $1,220,617 bank note $ 1,220,617 $ 1,220,617
Other bank loans payable(2) under lines of credit 78,333 64,400
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$ 1,298,950 $ 1,285,017
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NOTE 7 - COMMON STOCK.
(a) COMMON STOCK ISSUED FOR SERVICES RENDERED:
In fiscal 2000,500,000 shares were issued to two different consultants
in lieu of cash payments for the exclusive rights to use certain
software which is the basis for the portal described in Footnote 1.
200,000 shares were issued to another consultant in lieu of cash
payments for services related to developing the business plan to the
internet based portal. The market value of the shares recorded was
recorded as prepaid costs based on the fact that as of April, 2002 the
Company used the shares as a downpayment towards buying the software
outright. This purchase was done through the issuance of 968,000 shares
in April 1, 2002. The value of these shares at the time of issuance was
$58,080, and was recorded as "investment in multi-lingual software"
along with the downpayment of $47,334.
Three shareholders who owned 28% of e-GlobusNet are also officers and
directors of GBIR. The company called e-GlobusNet was dissolved, as it
is now part of GBIR.
(b) COMMON STOCK ISSUED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
In April, 2003 285,000 shares were issued to three long time employees
of the Company in lieu of cash for past, present and future services.
The share price at the time of issuance was 13 cents per share. $22,050
was recorded as an expense during fiscal year 2003. $5,000 was recorded
as an expense during the three months ending December 31, 2003. The
remaining $10,000 is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over
the next two quarters.
(c) SALE OF SHARES:
Under an agreement, one company based in Denmark purchased 2,000,000
shares for $4,000,000 during the three months ending June 30, 2003 and
obtained a right of approval over the 49% minority interest in GCS.
Pursuant to this agreement, GBIR is obligated to provide $4,000,000 in
capital contributions to GCS for its 51% interest. Thus, GBIR has
recorded the $4,000,000 received from the stock sale as
follows:$2,040,000 as a capital contribution and $1,960,000 as a
reserve for minority interest in GCS.
(d) PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE FOR STOCK:
As mentioned in Note 4, the Company purchased 80% ownership of land and
a building owned by three directors of the Company. The property was
appraised at a value of $400,000, resulting in 80%, or $320,000 being
recorded as a fixed asset in April, 2003. In exchange the directors
received 2,200,000 more shares of common stock. The three directors now
own a total of 3,796,666 shares of the Company.
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NOTE 8 - MAJOR RELATIONSHIPS AND SEGMENT INFORMATION.
The Company is comprised of two business segments with the new internet
based business not yet deriving revenue. The distribution of food
products, other materials and supplies business segment is operated by
GBIR;the distribution of auto paint and parts and clothing business
segment is operated by SIL. Set forth below are sales, operating
income(loss), capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and
identifiable assets of the segments(in thousandths of dollars).
For the Three
Months Ended
December 31, 2003
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Net sales:
Food products and other materials $ 938
Auto parts and clothing 115
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$ 1,053
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Operating income(loss):
Food products and other materials $ 26
Auto parts and clothing (18)
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$ 8
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Depreciation and amortization:
Food products and other materials $ 2
Auto parts and clothing 0
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$ 2
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Identifiable assets:
Food products and other materials $ 5,397
Auto parts and clothing 153
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$ 5,550
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NOTE 9 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.
Leases:
The Company is a lessee under an operating real property lease for office space
expiring in 2006. Rent expense charged to operations for the three months ending
December 31, 2003 and 2002, which also includes rent expense for the Brooklyn,
New York property was $15,176 and $17,838, respectively. Future minimum rent
Commitments as of December 31, 2003 are as follows:
Years ended September 30,
2004 $ 28,440
2005 $ 37,920
2006 $ 18,960
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Total $ 85,320
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Financing and construction commitments relating to GCS:
As described in Note 1, GCS has applied for a $4,879,000 loan from OPIC to
partially finance the construction of a public cold storage facility for frozen
and chilled foods located in Moscow, Russia. If and when the loan commitment is
received, GBIR will be obligated to make $4,000,000 in capital contributions to
GCS.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Results of Operations:
Revenues decreased $1,497,778 for the three months ending December 31, 2003
compared to the same period for 2002, due primarily to the the large outstanding
accounts receivables for certain customers, limiting the amount of funds
available to purchase new products. These amounts are expected to be collected
in the spring 2004. An emphasis has also been placed on a new subsidiary(GCS)
and its intention to construct a public cold storage facility for frozen and
chilled foods located in Moscow, Russia. Until it is built and generating
revenue, certain funds are committed to this project. The gross margins on the
sales for the same period increased from 3.5% to 9.2%.
Selling expenses for the three months ending December 31, 2003 compared to the
same period for 2002 remained constant, increasing $418. The largest costs
related to travel expenses incurred in trying to diversify the product lines and
customer base.
General and admistrative costs increased $15,440 for the three months ending
December 31, 2003 compared to 2002 due to a larger rent expense for the
Brooklyn, NY property of SIL, and certain legal and insurance costs incurred
during the period.
Depreciation and interest expense remained stable during the three months ended
December 31, 2003 compared to 2002.
Financial Condition:
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $343,154 at December 31, 2003 from
$553,161 at September 30, 2003 due to the payback of $251,000 in loans from
directors during the three months ending December 31, 2003, at the same time
that several large accounts receivables are still uncollected from September 30,
2003.
Accounts receivable decreased only slightly to $4,645,037 at December 31, 2003
compared to $4,758,144 at September 30, 2003 as several large customer balances
are expected to be collected in spring 2004.
Accounts payable decreased to $383,279 at December 31, 2003 compared to $470,787
at September 30, 2003, as the company has made an effort to keep their vendor
balances down even in the current situation where accounts receivable balances
are being collected at a slower pace.
Notes payable to related parties decreased $251,000 to $829,002 at December 31,
2002 from $1,080,002 at September 30, 2003 as a note due in November, 2003 was
repaid in full for this amount.
Liquidity and Capital Resources:
The Company's working capital at December 31, 2003 was $2,407,054. The Company's
primary sources of working capital have been net proceeds from (i)the sale of
2,000,000 shares in 2003, and (ii)advances from related parties.
Currently the Company's primary cash requirements include (i)the funding of its
inventory purchases for and receivables from sales of products and (ii)ongoing
selling, administrative and other operating expenses. Management believes that
the Company's cash liquidity position will also be enhanced by the commencement
of the new internet based portal business which will enable the company to
obtain a new line of customers and that its present two unsecured bank lines
aggregating $100,000, and its existing cash position should be in aggregate,
sufficient to fund the Company's operation for the next twelve months. The above
assumes the Company's operations are consistent with management's expectations
which are expected to be an improvement from fiscal 2003. If the cold storage
project noted comes to fruition the Company believes that they will have ample
funds in future years to both maintain a strong cash position as well as
continue to expand the business as desired. If the project does not take place,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain financing on a
favorable or timely basis. The type, timing and terms of financing elected by
the Company will depend upon its conditions in the financial markets. Moreover
any statement regarding the Company's ability to fund its operations from
expected cash flows is speculative in nature and inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified.
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