United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commissions file number 001-12000
ECO-TRADE CORP. (f/k/a Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp.)
(Exact name of registrant - registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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13-3696015
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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1915 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
(Address of principal executive offices)
(202) 536-5191
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Issuer’s telephone number
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes No x
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.
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Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of Exchange Act). Yes No x
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
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1,802,718
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(Class)
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(Outstanding at November 1, 2011)
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ECO-TRADE CORP. (F/K/A YASHENG ECO-TRADE CORP.)
INDEX
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Part I – Financial Information
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Item 1
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Financial Statements
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2
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3
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4
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5
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Item 2
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18
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Item 3
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Item 4
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Part II – Other Information
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Item 1
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Item 2
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Item 3
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Item 4
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Item 5
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Item 6
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Management’s Representation of Interim Financial Information
Eco-Trade Corporation prepared the accompanying financial statements without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles may have been shortened or omitted as allowed by such rules and regulations. Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These financial statements include all of the adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations. All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements at December 31, 2010 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and the associated amendments for the year then ended. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results we expect for the full year.
ECO-TRADE CORP.
(f/k/a Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp.)
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September 30,
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December 31,
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2011
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2010
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(unaudited)
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(audited)
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
- |
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$ |
- |
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Total current assets
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- |
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- |
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Other assets
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- |
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- |
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Total assets
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$ |
- |
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$ |
- |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Current liabilities:
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Convertible notes payable
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$ |
2,215,865 |
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$ |
1,957,379 |
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Convertible notes payable to related parties
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258,612 |
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264,139 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses
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546,402 |
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442,008 |
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Dividends payable
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242,075 |
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84,575 |
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Total current liabilities
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3,262,954 |
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2,748,101 |
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Total liabilities
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3,262,954 |
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2,748,101 |
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Stockholders' equity (deficit):
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Preferred stock, series E convertible, $0.001 par value, 300,000 shares
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authorized issued and outstanding par value $0.001, 7% dividend per annum
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300 |
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300 |
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Preferred stock, series F convertible, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares
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authorized issued and outstanding
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10 |
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10 |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value - authorized 400,000,000 shares; 1,802,718 shares
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issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
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1,803 |
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1,803 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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95,985,767 |
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95,985,767 |
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Accumulated deficit
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(99,223,799 |
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(98,708,946 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(2,226 |
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(2,226 |
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Treasury stock – 1,000 common shares at cost
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(24,809 |
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(24,809 |
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
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(3,262,954 |
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(2,748,101 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
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$ |
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$ |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ECO-TRADE CORP.
(f/k/a Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp.)
(unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended
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For the Nine Months Ended
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September 30,
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September 30
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2011
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2010
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2011
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2010
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Revenues from discontinued operations
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$ |
- |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
20,000 |
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Cost of revenues from discontinued operations
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Gross profit from discontinued operations
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- |
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- |
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- |
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20,000 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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17,208 |
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117,111 |
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199,645 |
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2,153,754 |
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Operating loss
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(17,208 |
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(117,111 |
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(199,645 |
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(2,133,754 |
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Other income (expense)
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Gain on settlement of debt
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49,170 |
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- |
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49,170 |
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Interest expense
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(149,534 |
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(110,980 |
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(260,241 |
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(254,150 |
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Total other income (expense)
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(100,364 |
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(110,980 |
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(211,071 |
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(254,150 |
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Preferred stock dividends
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- |
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- |
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(104,137 |
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- |
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Net loss from continuing operations
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(117,572 |
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(228,091 |
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(514,853 |
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(2,407,904 |
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Discontinued operations
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations
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- |
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- |
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- |
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20,000 |
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Net loss
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(117,572 |
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(228,091 |
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(514,853 |
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(2,387,904 |
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Comprehensive (loss)
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$ |
(117,572 |
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$ |
(228,091 |
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$ |
(514,853 |
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$ |
(2,387,904 |
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Comprehensive loss per basic and diluted shares
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$ |
(0.07 |
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$ |
(0.25 |
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$ |
(0.29 |
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$ |
(2.63 |
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Weighted-average shares
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1,802,718 |
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906,660 |
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1,802,718 |
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906,660 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ECO-TRADE CORP.
(f/k/a Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp.)
(unaudited)
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For the nine months ended
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September 30,
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2011
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2010
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Comprehensive loss
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$ |
(514,853 |
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$ |
(2,387,904 |
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Decrease in notes payable
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- |
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(356,061 |
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Stock issuances for services
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- |
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88,000 |
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Increase (decrease) in dividends payable
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157,500 |
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- |
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Other non-cash adjustments
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- |
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109,489 |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses
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104,394 |
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(963,361 |
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Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities
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- |
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1,728,658 |
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Net cash used by continuing operations
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(252,959 |
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(1,781,179 |
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Net cash provided by (used by) discontinued operations
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- |
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20,000 |
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Bad debt expense from discontinued operations
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- |
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1,544,690 |
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Net cash used by operating activities
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(252,959 |
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(216,489 |
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Cash flows provided by financing activities:
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Proceeds from notes payable
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258,486 |
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150,700 |
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Repayment of related party note payable
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(5,527 |
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- |
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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252,959 |
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150,700 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
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- |
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(65,789 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
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- |
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85,789 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
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$ |
- |
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$ |
20,000 |
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Summary of non-cash transactions:
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Notes payable converted to common stock
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$ |
- |
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$ |
170,000 |
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Note payable converted to preferred stock
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$ |
- |
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$ |
3,000,000 |
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Accrued interest expense
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$ |
258,486 |
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$ |
- |
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Dividend payable on Series E Preferred Stock
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$ |
104,137 |
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$ |
- |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
ECO-TRADE CORP.
(f/k/a Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp.)
(unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
Basis of consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and all variable interest entities for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. When relevant, all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Control is determined based on ownership rights or, when applicable, whether the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity.
Variable Interest Entities - The Company is required to consolidate variable interest entities (“VIE's”), where it is the entity’s primary beneficiary. VIE's are entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The primary beneficiary is the party that has exposure to a majority of the expected losses and/or expected residual returns of the VIE.
For the years ending December 31, 2010 and for the current fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2011, the balance sheets and results of operations of Davy Crockett Gas Company, LLC (“DCG”), and Vortex Ocean One, LLC (“Vortex One”) are consolidated into these financial statements (Said corporations has no activities).
Use of estimates - The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair value of financial instruments - The carrying values of cash equivalents, notes and loans receivable, accounts payable, loans payable and accrued expenses approximate fair values.
Revenue recognition - The Company applies the provisions of Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 104, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” (“SAB 104”), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. SAB 104 outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue and provides guidance for disclosure related to revenue recognition policies. The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the product or service has been delivered, fees are fixed or determinable, collection is probable and all other significant obligations have been fulfilled.
Revenues from property sales are recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer, when the consideration received can be reasonably determined and when the Company has completed its obligations to perform certain supplementary development activities, if any exist, at the time of the sale. Consideration is reasonably determined and considered likely of collection when the Company has signed sales agreements and has determined that the buyer has demonstrated a commitment to pay. The buyer’s commitment to pay is supported by the level of their initial investment, The Company’s assessment of the buyer’s credit standing and the Company’ assessment of whether the buyer’s stake in the property is sufficient to motivate the buyer to honor their obligation to it. Revenue from fixed price contracts is recognized on the percentage of completion method. The percentage of completion method is also used for condominium projects in which the Company is a real estate developer and all units have been sold prior to the completion of the preliminary stage and at least 25% of the project has been carried out. Percentage of completion is measured by the percentage of costs incurred to balance sheet date to estimated total costs. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Profit incentives are included in revenues, when their realization is reasonably assured. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted projects are made in the period in which such losses are first determined, in the amount of the estimated loss of the full contract. Differences between estimates and actual costs and revenues are recognized in the year in which such differences are determined. The provision for warranties is provided at certain percentage of revenues, based on the preliminary calculations and best estimates of the Company's management.
Cost of revenues - Cost of revenues includes the cost of real estate sold and rented as well as costs directly attributable to the properties sold such as marketing, selling and depreciation and are included in discontinued operations.
Treasury Stock - Treasury stock is recorded at cost. Issuance of treasury shares is accounted for on a first-in, first-out basis. Differences between the cost of treasury shares and the re-issuance proceeds are charged to additional paid-in capital.
Foreign currency translation - The Company considers the United States Dollar (“US Dollar” or "$") to be the functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Cash and cash equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and money market funds with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition by the Company.
Marketable securities - The Company determines the appropriate classification of all marketable securities as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale or trading at the time of purchase, and re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. The Company assesses whether temporary or other-than-temporary gains or losses on its marketable securities have occurred due to increases or declines in fair value or other market conditions. The Company did not have any marketable securities within continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (other than Treasury Stocks as disclosed).
Earnings (loss) per share - Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflect the effect of dilutive potential common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants and convertible preferred stock.
Comprehensive income (loss) - Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders.
Income taxes - Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. 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 carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. 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
Stock-based compensation - Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, now ASC Topic 718, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”). Under ASC Topic 718, the Company is required to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The measured cost is recognized in the statement of operations over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Additionally, if an award of an equity instrument involves a performance condition, the related compensation cost is recognized only if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
The Company adopted ASC Topic 718 using the modified prospective method, which requires the application of the accounting standard as of January 1, 2006, the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. Under this method, compensation cost recognized during the year ended December 31, 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested, as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123 and amortized on an straight-line basis over the requisite service period, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Results for prior periods have not been restated. The Company estimates the fair value of each option award on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over a period commensurate with the options’ expected term. The expected term represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding and is calculated in accordance with SEC guidance provided in the SAB 107, using a “simplified” method. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of the Company’s stock options.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements - There are no material off balance sheet arrangements.
Business segment reporting - The Company manages its operations in one business segment, the Resources Logistic Development, Business Development
Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2010, the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-29 (ASU 2010-29), Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This Accounting Standards Update requires a public entity to disclose pro forma information for business combinations that occurred in the current reporting period. The disclosures include pro forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity for the current reporting period as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual reporting period. If comparative financial statements are presented, the pro forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity for the comparable prior reporting period should be reported as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during
the current year had been as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. The amendments in this Update affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805 that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The amendments in this Update are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-29 to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-22 (ASU 2010-22), Accounting for Various Topics -- Technical Corrections to SEC Paragraphs - An announcement made by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission . This Accounting Standards Update amends various SEC paragraphs based on external comments received and the issuance of SAB 112, which amends or rescinds portions of certain SAB topics. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-22 to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-21 (ASU 2010-21), Accounting for Technical Amendments to Various SEC Rules and Schedules: Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Release No. 33-9026: Technical Amendments to Rules, Forms, Schedules and Codification of Financial Reporting Policies. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-21 to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-20 (ASU 2010-20), Receivables (Topic 310): Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses. The amendments in this Update are to provide financial statement users with greater transparency about an entity’s allowance for credit losses and the credit quality of its financing receivables. The disclosures about activity that occurs during the reporting period are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-20 to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-17 (ASU 2010-17), Revenue Recognition – Milestone Method (Topic 605). ASU 2010-17 provides guidance on applying the milestone method of revenue recognition in arrangements with research and development activities. The amendments in this Update are effective on a prospective basis for milestones achieved in fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2010-17 did not have a material impact on its revenue recognition.
In March 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-11 (ASU 2010-11), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Scope Exception Related to Embedded Credit Derivatives. The amendments in this Update are effective for each reporting entity at the beginning of its first fiscal quarter beginning after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of each entity’s first fiscal quarter beginning after issuance of this Update. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2010-11 did not have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2010, the FASB Accounting Standards Update 2010-10 (ASU 2010-10), Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments for Certain Investment Funds. The amendments in this Update are effective as of the beginning of a reporting entity’s first annual period that begins after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within that first reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company’s adoption of provisions of ASU 2010-10 did not have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09 Subsequent Events (ASC Topic 855) - Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2010-09). ASU No. 2010-09 requires an entity that is an SEC filer to evaluate subsequent events through the date that the financial statements are issued and removes the requirement for an SEC filer to disclose a date, in both issued and revised financial statements, through which the filer had evaluated subsequent events. The adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements (ASU 2010-09). ASU 2010-06 amends FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 and clarifies and provides additional disclosure requirements related to recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements and employers’ disclosures about postretirement benefit plan assets. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). This preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. US GAAP provides the framework from which to make these estimates, assumptions and disclosures. We choose accounting policies within US GAAP that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in a consistent manner. Management regularly assesses these policies in light of current and forecasted economic conditions. Although we believe that our estimates, assumptions and judgments are reasonable, they are based upon information presently available. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions, judgments or conditions for a number of reasons.
Investment in Real Estate and Commercial Leasing Assets. Real estate held for sale and construction in progress is stated at the lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell and includes acreage, development, construction and carrying costs and other related costs through the development stage. Commercial leasing assets, which are held for use, are stated at cost. When events or circumstances indicate than an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable, an impairment test is performed in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 144. For properties held for sale, if estimated fair value less costs to sell is less than the related carrying amount, then a reduction of the assets carrying value to fair value less costs to sell is required. For properties held for use, if the projected undiscounted cash flow from the asset is less than the related carrying amount, then a reduction of the carrying amount of the asset to fair value is required. Measurement of the impairment loss is based on the fair value of the asset. Generally, we determine fair value using valuation techniques such as discounted expected future cash flows.
Our expected future cash flows are affected by many factors including:
a) The economic condition of the US and Worldwide markets – especially during the current worldwide financial crisis.
b) The performance of the underlying assets in the markets where our properties are located;
c) Our financial condition, which may influence our ability to develop our properties; and
d) Government regulations.
As any one of these factors could substantially affect our estimate of future cash flows, significant variance between our estimates and the reality could result in us recording an impairment loss, which may result in a significant diminution of our net earnings.
The estimate of our future revenues is also important because it is the basis of our development plans and also a factor in our ability to obtain the financing necessary to complete our development plans. If our estimates of future cash flows from our properties differ significantly from actual performance in terms of delivering that cash flows, then our financial and liquidity position may be compromised, which could result in our default under certain debt instruments or result in our suspending some or all of our development activities.
Allocation of Overhead Costs. We periodically capitalize a portion of our overhead costs and also allocate a portion of these overhead costs to cost of sales based on the activities of our employees that are directly engaged in these activities. In order to accomplish this procedure, we periodically evaluate our “corporate” personnel activities to see what, if any, time is associated with activities that would normally be capitalized or considered part of cost of sales. After determining the appropriate aggregate allocation rates, we apply these factors to our overhead costs to determine the appropriate allocations. This is a critical accounting policy because it affects our net results of operations for that portion which is capitalized. In accordance with GAAP, we only capitalize direct and indirect project costs associated with the acquisition, development and construction of a real estate project. Indirect costs include allocated costs associated with certain pooled resources (such as office supplies, telephone and postage) which are used to support our development projects, as well as general and administrative functions. Allocations of pooled resources are based only on those employees directly responsible for development (i.e. project manager and subordinates). We charge to expense indirect costs that do not clearly relate to a real estate project such as salaries and allocated expenses related to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Accounting for Income Taxes: We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of transactions and events. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. If necessary, deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to an amount that is determined to be more likely than not recoverable. We must make significant estimates and assumptions about future taxable income and future tax consequences when determining the amount of the valuation allowance. In addition, tax reserves are based on significant estimates and assumptions as to the relative filing positions and potential audit and litigation exposures related thereto. To the extent the Company establishes a valuation allowance or increases this allowance in a period, the impact will be included in the tax provision in the statement of operations.
Going Concern
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company sustained net losses of $514,853 and used cash in operating activities of $101,171 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The Company had a working capital deficiency, stockholders’ deficiency and accumulated deficit of $3,262,954, $3,262,954 and $99,223,799, respectively, at September 30, 2011. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate revenues and its ability to continue receiving investment capital and loans from third parties to sustain its current level of operations. The Company is in the process of
securing working capital from investors for common stock convertible notes payable, and/or strategic partnerships. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in these efforts.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Non-Current assets from discontinued operations
Vortex One entered into a sale agreement with third parties regarding specific 4 wells assignments. In consideration for the sale of the Assignments, Buyer shall pay the total sum of $2,300,000 to Seller as follows: (i) A $225,000.00 payment upon execution (paid) (ii) A 12 month $600,000.00 secured promissory note bearing no interest with payments to begin on the first day of the second month after the properties contained in the Assignments begin producing. (iii) A 60 month $1,500,000.00 secured promissory note bearing no interest with payments to begin the first day of the fourteenth month after the properties contained in the Assignments begin producing.
As the Note bears no interest the Company discounts it to present value (for the day of issuing, e.g. March 1, 2009) using 12% as discount interest rate per annum + which is the Company’s approximate cost of borrowing.
The face value of the Notes and the discounted value per the original agreement should be paid as follows:
Year
|
|
Face Value
|
|
|
Discounted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value
|
|
2009
|
|
$
|
450,000
|
|
|
$
|
424,060
|
|
2010
|
|
$
|
375,000
|
|
|
$
|
321,288
|
|
2011
|
|
$
|
300,000
|
|
|
$
|
226,057
|
|
2012
|
|
$
|
300,000
|
|
|
$
|
200,614
|
|
2013
|
|
$
|
300,000
|
|
|
$
|
178,035
|
|
2014
|
|
$
|
300,000
|
|
|
$
|
157,997
|
|
2015
|
|
$
|
75,000
|
|
|
$
|
36,638
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
2,100,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,544,690
|
|
The Company alleges that the Buyer is not performing under the notes. Per the terms of the sale, Vortex One and the Company should be paid commencing May 1, 2009. Vortex One and the Company agreed to give the Buyer a one-time 60 days extension, and put them on notice for being default on said notes. To date the operator of the wells paid Vortex One (on behalf of the Buyer) per the terms of the agreement 3 payments (for the months of April, May and July 2009 – Operator did not pay for the month of June 2009) amounting to $13,093.12. Vortex Ocean One’s position is that the Buyer as well as the operator is under severing breach of the Sale agreement and the Note’s terms, and notice has been issued for default. In lieu of the non-material amount, no provision was made to income of $2,617 (20% the Company share per the operating agreement) until the Company finishes its investigation of the subject. The Company retained an attorney in Texas to pursue its rights under the agreements and the collateral whose work is not completed in lieu of massive chain of title issues of the underlying assets. The Company has written off the notes on its balance sheet in 2010, and is therefore assuming that the buyers of those notes will not pay.
The assets and liabilities from discontinued operations included in the consolidated financial statements consisted of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (there was no impact from discontinued operations on the financial statements in 2011):
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets from discontinued operations, net of allowance of $1,544,690 and $0
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
1,544,690
|
|
Net assets of discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
1,544,690
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net liabilities from discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Net assets and liabilities to be disposed of have been separately classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. The December 31, 2009 balance sheet has been restated to conform to the current year’s presentation.
The operating statement for the year ended December 31, 2009 has been restated to conform to the current year’s presentation and is also shown separately. The operating results of this discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 consist of:
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue from discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
20,000
|
|
|
$
|
–
|
|
Bad debt from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(1,544,690
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Minority interest from discontinued operations
|
|
|
–
|
|
|
|
160,000
|
|
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
|
|
$
|
(1,524,690
|
)
|
|
$
|
160,000
|
|
3. Note and Convertible Notes Payable
Note (Without Convertible Rights) - As part of the settlement agreement with various third parties (non-insiders and non-affiliates) (“TP”), on June 11, 2010, the Company agreed to appoint 4 new directors to the Company board: William Lieberman, Andre Lauzier, Jeffrey Stemberg, and Gerry Weinstein. Effective June 18, 2010, the Company appointed Mr. Lieberman as acting President. Mr. Lieberman is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company and developing the strategic direction for the Company.
On August 6, 2010, as previously agreed under the settlement terms, TP converted $3 million of its note into preferred shares, Series E. Subsequently, in 2010, the TP debt and its ownership of Series E Preferred Stock was transferred or sold, in a private transaction to which the Company is not a party, by TP to a third party, Sagi Collateral Ltd (“Sagi”), a private company. As such, all balances that TP owned (300,000 shares of Series E Preferred stock, as well as $293,855 of short-term debt) are currently owned by Sagi. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has recorded $104,137 of dividend expense for the Series E Preferred shares. The outstanding balance as of September 30, 2011 toward Sagi for unpaid dividend and/or credit balances that been accrued is $188,712.
Convertible Note A - On November 23, 2009, as a consideration for a cash loan, the Company signed a Note Payable for $100,000 payable to Mr. Louria, an individual, due on March 31, 2010 at 12% per annum. Said note was assigned to a corporation by said individual on or about June 1, 2010. The Note includes a convertible feature into the Company Common Stock based on conversion ratio that shall be valued at 95% of the volume-weighted average price for 5 trading days immediately preceding the conversion notice. On December 23, 2009 the Company signed an additional Note Payable for $50,000 to the same party on the same terms as the prior Note – which been assigned as well to a corporation by said individual. The consideration for the Notes was cash, which the Company used for working capital. On April 15, 2010 the Company agreed with the note holder that as the Company did not have the cash resources to pay off the Notes due to current capital constraints, it would convey to him the Company’s interests in Micrologic (which had been designated for sale since 2008) as partial payments on the Notes. The parties agreed that the Micrologic conveyed interests will be valued at $20,000. As since March 31, 2010 the Company is in default on said notes, the Company accrued the default rate of 18% per annum on the relevant balances, but part of the note was offset by the agreed-upon value of the Micrologic conveyance. The actual conversion has been unable to be completed as the Company’s transfer agent is in the process of being changed and the issuance of the stock has not been possible. Due to this situation, the Company continues to accrue the default interest rate to compensate the noteholder for the delay. For conversion notices that took place on or about June 15, 2011 with the Company consent yet without actual issuance, please see Commitments and Contingencies.
Convertible Note B – On November 23, 2009 the Company ratified and issued a Note Payable for $365,000 to an individual, Mr. Avgi (“TA”). TA was a 50% member with Vortex One which invested in cash $525,000 on June 30, 2008. The Company entered numerous settlement agreements with TA in connection with Vortex Ocean; including providing collateral in form of pledge the DCG wells to TA. On February 2009, Vortex Ocean sold its interest to third parties, where per said sale the original balance of TA was reduced to $365,000 which remains due with maturity date of March 31, 2010. TA waived all his membership rights, and remains a secure lender under said note dated November 23, 2009 for his original investment that was consummated in cash on June 30, 2008. Said note was assigned to third parties by TA on or about September, 2010. Said Note in the amount of $365,000 was originally convertible to 10,000,000 common shares of the Company, which per the adjustment mechanism may increase the amount of shares to be issued, if converted. The Note’s adjustment mechanism states that the number of Conversion Shares issuable to the Lender shall be adjusted such that the aggregate number of Exchange Shares issuable to the Holder is equal to (a) 10,000,000 plus the actual legal fees and costs incurred by the Lender and the Lender’s successors, designees and assigns, divided by (b) 75% of the volume-weighted average price for the 20 trading days following delivery of the Conversion Shares, calculated by dividing the aggregate value of Common Stock traded on its trading market (price multiplied by number of shares traded) by the total volume (number of shares) of Common Stock traded on the trading market for such trading day. If this adjustment requires the issuance of additional Conversion Shares to the Lender (i.e. if a total issuance of more than 10,000,000 shares is required), such additional Conversion Shares shall be issued to the Lender or its designee within one business day. If this adjustment requires the return of Conversion Shares to the Borrower (i.e. if an aggregate issuance of less than 10,000,000 shares is required), such Conversion Shares shall be promptly returned
to the Borrower. As since March 31, 2010 the Company is in default on said notes, the Company accrued the default rate of 18% per annum on the relevant balances. The actual conversion has been unable to be completed as the Company’s transfer agent is in the process of being changed and the issuance of the stock has not been possible. Due to this situation, the Company continues to accrue the default interest rate to compensate the noteholder for the delay. For conversion notices that took place on or during May, 2011 with the Company consent yet without actual issuance, please see Commitments and Contingencies.
The net principal amounts owed to under said Note per the operating agreement instructions, and settlement agreements can be summarized as following:
Original Cash Investment
|
|
$
|
525,000
|
|
Proceeds from sale:
|
|
|
|
|
Gross amount
|
|
|
(225,000
|
)
|
Fee paid by Holder
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
Company Interest 20% Per operating Agreement
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
Note payable
|
|
$
|
365,000
|
|
Convertible Note C (Mr. Schaffer, a former Director) – On May 31, 2010 as consideration for accrued Directors Fees, which were not paid, the Company signed a Note Payable for $133,344 payable to holder (who resigned from the Board on June 11, 2010) due on May 30, 2011 at 12% per annum. Originally, said Note in the amount of $133,344 is convertible to 150,000 common shares of the Company, which per an adjustment mechanism may increase the amount of shares to be issued, if converted. The Note’s adjustment mechanism states that the number of Conversion Shares issuable to the Lender shall be adjusted such that the aggregate number of Exchange Shares issuable to the Holder is equal to (a) 150,000 plus the actual legal fees and costs incurred by the Lender and the Lender’s successors, designees and assigns, divided by (b) 75% of the volume-weighted average price for the 20 trading days following delivery of the Conversion Shares, calculated by dividing the aggregate value of Common Stock traded on its trading market (price multiplied by number of shares traded) by the total volume (number of shares) of Common Stock traded on the trading market for such trading day. If this adjustment requires the issuance of additional Conversion Shares to the Lender (i.e. if a total issuance of more than 150,000 shares is required), such additional Conversion Shares shall be issued to the Lender or its designee within one business day. If this adjustment requires the return of Conversion Shares to the Borrower (i.e. if an aggregate issuance of less than 150,000 shares is required), such Conversion Shares shall be promptly returned to the Borrower.
Convertible Note D (Mr. Reich, a former director) – On May 31, 2010 as consideration for accrued Directors Fees, which were not paid, the Company signed a Note Payable for $149,177 payable to holder (who resigned from the Board on June 11, 2010) due on May 30, 2011 at 12% per annum. Originally, said Note in the amount of $149,177 is convertible to 150,000 common shares of the Company, which per an adjustment mechanism may increase the amount of shares to be issued, if converted. The Note’s adjustment mechanism states that the number of Conversion Shares issuable to the Lender shall be adjusted such that the aggregate number of Exchange Shares issuable to the Holder is equal to (a) 150,000 plus the actual legal fees and costs incurred by the Lender and the Lender’s successors, designees and assigns, divided by (b) 75% of the volume-weighted average price for the 20 trading days following delivery of the Conversion Shares, calculated by dividing the aggregate value of Common Stock traded on its trading market (price multiplied by number of shares traded) by the total volume (number of shares) of Common Stock traded on the trading market for such trading day. If this adjustment requires the issuance of additional Conversion Shares to the Lender (i.e. if a total issuance of more than 150,000 shares is required), such additional Conversion Shares shall be issued to the Lender or its designee within one business day. If this adjustment requires the return of Conversion Shares to the Borrower (i.e. if an aggregate issuance of less than 150,000 shares is required), such Conversion Shares shall be promptly returned to the Borrower.
Convertible Note E (originally held by Mr. Attia, a former director, which subsequently sold/assigned it to various third parties) – On May 31, 2010 as consideration for cash loans made by holder to the Company, which were used to fund our ongoing operations, the Company signed a Note Payable for $1,000,000 payable to holder (who resigned from the Board on June 12, 2010) due on May 30, 2011 at 12% per annum. Said note was assigned to third parties by holder on or about January, 2011. Originally, said Note in the amount of $1,000,000 is convertible to 1,000,000 common shares of the Company, which per an adjustment mechanism may increase the amount of shares to be issued, if converted. The Note has an adjustment mechanism which states that the number of Conversion Shares issuable to the Lender shall be adjusted such that the aggregate number of Exchange Shares issuable to the Holder is equal to (a) 1,000,000 plus the actual legal fees and costs incurred by the Lender and the Lender’s successors, designees and assigns, divided by (b) 75% of the volume-weighted average price for the 20 trading days following delivery of the Conversion Shares, calculated by dividing the aggregate value of Common Stock traded on its trading market (price multiplied by number of shares traded) by the total volume (number of shares) of Common Stock traded on the trading market for such trading day. If this adjustment requires the issuance of additional Conversion Shares to the Lender (i.e. if a total issuance of more than 1,000,000 shares is required), such additional Conversion Shares shall be issued to the Lender or its designee within one business day. If this adjustment requires the return of Conversion Shares to the Borrower (i.e. if an aggregate issuance of less than 1,000,000 shares is required), such Conversion Shares shall be promptly returned to the Borrower. The actual conversion has been unable to be completed as the Company’s transfer agent is in the process of being changed and the issuance of the stock has not been possible. Due to this situation, the Company continues to accrue the default interest rate to compensate the noteholder for the delay. For conversion notices that took place on or about July 15, 2011 with the Company’s consent but without actual issuance, see Commitments and Contingencies.
4. Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock:
On January 20, 2010, the Company, in an effort to reduce outstanding debt of the Company, entered into an Exchange Agreement with an investor, Ms. Atias (“MA”) whereby the Company and MA exchanged $100,000 of a promissory note in the amount of $250,000 held by MA into 130,000 shares of common stock of the Company, in a transaction made pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933. The promissory note, of which a portion was converted by MA was initially issued on August 8, 2008. The Company’s issuance of the securities described in the preceding sentence is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 for a transaction not involving a public offering of securities. After the date of this conversion, MA still held a note payable by the Company for $50,000.
On March 23, 2010, the Company issued 80,000 shares of its common stock to a law firm (“LF”), the Company lawyer, as partial payment for legal fees due in the amount of $37,860. The promissory note, which was converted by LF, was issued on August 30, 2009. The Company’s issuance of the securities described in the preceding sentence is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 for a transaction not involving a public offering of securities. The adjusting mechanism of his Note is still in effect. The remaining balance due to Kelley of $30,650 was forgiven. As the Company did not provide LF with the agreed upon amount of shares, technically, the Company is in default of the agreement. LF has not filed the appropriate default notice. The Company has not recorded on its books any allowance for the default.
On April 10, 2010, the Company, in an effort to reduce outstanding debt of the Company, entered into an Exchange Agreement with MA whereby the Company and MA exchanged the remaining balance of $50,000 from a promissory note in the amount of $250,000 held by MA, into 127,143 shares of common stock of the Company, in a transaction made pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933. The promissory note, of which a portion had already been converted by MA, was initially issued on August 8, 2008. The Company’s issuance of the securities described in the preceding sentence is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 for a transaction not involving a public offering of securities. After the agreement was consummated, the Company paid the MA note in full.
On April 10, 2010, the Company, in an effort to reduce outstanding debt of the Company, entered into an Exchange Agreement with an investor, Mrs. Dunckel (“PD”) whereby the Company and PD exchanged $20,000 of a promissory note in the amount of $20,000 held by her into 50,857 shares of common stock of the Company, in a transaction made pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act of 1933. The Company’s issuance of the securities described in the preceding sentence is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 for a transaction not involving a public offering of securities. On April 10, 2010, via an exchange agreement, PD’s note was paid off in full.
On May 9, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the amendment of the Certificate of Designation of the Series E Preferred Stock whereby the beneficial ownership limitations contained in the Series E Preferred Stock were terminated. On May 10, 2011, Sagi submitted a conversion notice whereby it converted 50,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 100,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
Commencing May 2011 to July 2011 the company negotiated with notes holders (Notes: A, B and E) conversion into the Company Common Stock. The Company and Note Holders (A, B and E only) agreed upon conversion, as detailed under Footnotes Commitments and Contingencies and Subsequent Events.
No issuance to Note holders or to Series E Preferred Stock took place in actual, in lieu of the Company substitute it’s transfer agent (which was not completed to date – see Commitments and Contingencies), as well as the Company legal attorney and the Company secretary. The Company cannot estimate when the actual issuance will take place (if at all), and notify the notes holders accordingly.
Preferred Stock:
Series A and B were converted in 2009 into common stock.
Series C - On November 26, 2009, the Company issued 210,087 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for aggregate consideration of $5,000. Each six hundred shares of Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into one post-reverse-split share of common stock; provided, however, in the event that the shares of Series C Preferred Stock have been outstanding for a period of one year, then it shall be automatically converted into shares of common stock in accordance with the aforementioned conversion formula. The Series C
Preferred shares have been converted to post-reverse-split common shares, and the conversion has been given full effect in the financials included herein. The Company issued the securities to one non-U.S. persons (as that term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933) in an offshore transaction relying on Regulation S and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Series E and Series F–Based on settlement agreement dated April 15, 2010 for monetary amounts of $2,000,000 that were paid in cash and accumulative agreed balance of $3,000,000, the parties agreed that holder will convert its notes (at agreed amount of $3,000,000) into a new class of Series E Preferred Stock (“E Preferred Stock”).
Each share of E Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time at the option of the holder, into 20 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the E Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when declared by the Company's board of directors, annual dividends of $0.70 per share of Preferred Stock paid annually (equates to a 7% annualized return). Such dividends may be paid, at the election of the Company, either (i) in cash or (ii) in restricted shares of Common Stock. In the event that the Company elects to issue shares of Common Stock in connection with the dividend on the E Preferred Stock, such dividend shares shall be determined by dividing the dividend amount by 110% of the volume-weighted average price of the common stock for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the record date for payment of such dividend (the "Dividend VWAP"); provided, however, if the Company is unable to determine the Dividend VWAP, then such dividend shall be determined by dividing the dividend amount by the average of the three highest closing bid prices during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the record date for payment of such dividend.
In addition to any voting rights provided by law, holders of the E Preferred Stock will have the right to vote together with holders of Common Stock and other series of preferred stock as a single class on all matters upon which stockholders are entitled to vote, including election of the members of the Company's Board of Directors. Each share of E Preferred Stock will have the number of votes corresponding to the number of shares of Common Stock into which the E Preferred Stock may be converted on the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote.
In the event of any liquidation or winding up of the Company, the holders of E Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive, in preference to holders of Common Stock, an amount equal to the original purchase price per share, plus interest of 15%.
Holder has contractually agreed to restrict its ability to convert the preferred stock and receive shares of Common Stock such that the number of shares of Common Stock held by them and their affiliates after such conversion or exercise does not exceed 9.99% of the Company's then issued and outstanding shares of common stock.
Each share of F Preferred Stock is convertible, at any time at the option of the holder, into 5 shares of Common Stock. Holders of the F Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive dividends and do not have liquidation rights.
In addition to any voting rights provided by law, holders of the F Preferred Stock will have the right to vote together with holders of Common Stock and other series of preferred stock as a single class on all matters upon which stockholders are entitled to vote, including election of the members of the Company's Board of Directors. Each share of F Preferred Stock will have the number of votes corresponding to the number of shares of Common Stock into which the F Preferred Stock may be converted on the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote multiplied by 10.
The Company entered into letter agreements with each of Jeffrey Sternberg, Gerry Weinstein, Andre Lauzier and William Lieberman, directors of the Company, whereby each of the directors agreed to serve as directors of the Company in consideration of 10,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock (the “F Preferred Stock”). On October 25, 2010, Andre Lauzier, Jeffrey Stemberg, and Gerry Weinstein resigned from the Board of Directors, and agreed to surrender their Series F Preferred shares to the Company for cancellation. As a result of this event, Mr. Lieberman is the sole director of the Company, is the sole remaining holder of the 10,000 Series F Preferred shares still outstanding after the event, and no longer holds voting control of the Company.
On or about July 2011, the Company received (and agreed) convertible notices from Note E holders to convert their partial note (not including interests) in the amount of $800,000 into the Company’s common shares based on pricing of $0.01819 per share.
Upon actual issuing, which the timing is undetermined at this time, the Company will convert $1,424,408 debts into 78,191,781 common shares represent cash average pricing of about $0.01821 per share in addition to the 100,000,000 shares from the partial conversion of the Series E preferred stock. The Company cannot issue the shares to the investors’ currently in lieu of monetary issues with AST as disclosed in this report. The investors been notifying accordingly, as such closing of their issuance and surrender the original notes did not occur, and will be pending until the Company will resolve its Transfer Agent Issues. Upon the closing and the issuing of the common shares, whereas the timing is undetermined, the unpaid portion of the notes which was not converted into shares will be $791,456 as of September 30, 2011. The unpaid portion has a default interest rate of 18% per annum.
Treasury Stock:
In June 2006, the Company's Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase, from time to time, at management's discretion, up to 7,000 shares of the Company's common stock in the open market or in private transactions commencing on June 20, 2006 and continuing through December 15, 2006 at prevailing market prices. Repurchases will be made under the program using our own cash resources and will be in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and other applicable laws, rules and regulations. A licensed Stock Broker Firm is acting as agent for our stock repurchase program. Pursuant to the unanimous consent of the Board of Directors in September 2006, the number of shares that may be purchased under the Repurchase Program was increased from 7,000 to 15,000 shares of common stock and the Repurchase Program was extended until October 1, 2007, or until the increased amount of shares is purchased.
As of September 30, 2011, the Company has 10 treasury shares in its possession (which been purchased in the open market per the above program) scheduled to be cancelled.
5. Acquisition and Dispositions
Divesture of DCG and Vortex One Wells - On March 2009 the board of directors of the company decided to vacate the DCG project. Goodwill was impaired by approximately $35.0M in association with this segment. On February 28, 2009 Vortex Ocean sold its term assignment interest in 4 wells to third party. In consideration for the sale of the Assignments, Buyer shall pay the total sum of $2,300,000 to Seller as follows: (i) A $225,000.00 payment upon execution (paid) (ii) A 12 month $600,000.00 secured promissory note bearing no interest with payments to begin on the first day of the second month after the properties contained in the Assignments begin producing. (iii) A 60 month $1,500,000.00 secured promissory note bearing no interest with payments to begin the first day of the fourteenth month after the properties contained in the Assignments begin producing. Because of the dispute on the notes, and the difficulty in collecting the money, the Company expensed the notes in the second quarter of 2010.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
Employment Agreement:
On or about June 2010, the Company entered into letter agreements with William Lieberman, director of the Company, whereby he agreed to serve as a Director of the Company in consideration of 10,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock (the “F Preferred Stock”). Mr. Lieberman notified the Company that he sold/transferred his F Preferred Stock to a third party and as such he does not own any class of stock of the Company.
Lease Agreements:
Effective May 6, 2011, the Company is operating only from its operational offices located at 1915 Eye Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
Legal Proceedings:
From time to time, we are a party to litigation or other legal proceedings that we consider to be a part of the ordinary course of our business. We are not involved currently in legal proceedings other than those detailed below that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations. We may become involved in material legal proceedings in the future.
On February 14, 2007, the Company filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles against, Mr. Hecht, a foreign attorney, alleging fraud and seeking the return of funds held in escrow, and sought damages in the amount of approximately 250,000 Euros (approximately $316,000 as of the date of actual transferring the funds), plus interest, costs and fees. On April 2007, the foreign attorney returned $92,694 (70,000 Euros on the date of transfer) to the Company which netted $72,694. On June 2007, the Company filed a claim seeking a default judgment against said foreign attorney. On October 25, 2007, the Company obtained a default judgment against the foreign attorney for the sum of $249,340.65. On February 7, 2011, the Company retained domestic Israeli counsel to try to collect the aforementioned judgment amount.
DDG – Gas Project - Vortex One - The Company via Vortex One commended its DCG’s drilling program, where Vortex One via its former member TA, was the first cash investor. Since said cash investment was done in July 2008, the Company defaulted on terms, period and presentations (based on third parties presentations). Based on series of defaults of third parties, Vortex One entered into a sale agreement with third parties regarding specific 4 wells assignments. Per the terms of the sale, Vortex One and the Company should be paid commencing May 1, 2009. Vortex One and the Company agreed to give the Buyer a one-time 60 days extension, and put them on notice for being in default on said notes. To date the operator of the wells paid Vortex One (on behalf of the Buyer) per the terms of the agreement 3 payments (for the months of April, May and July 2009 – Operator did not pay for the month of June 2009) amounting to $13,093.12. Vortex One position is that the Buyer as well as the operator is under breach of the Sale agreement and the Note’s terms, and notice has been issued for default. In lieu of the non-material amount, no provision was made to income of $2,617 (20% the Company share per the operating agreement) until the Company finishes its investigation of the subject.
On July 1, 2008, DCG entered into a Drilling Contract (Model Turnkey Contract) ("Drilling Contract") with a third party ("ONG"). Pursuant to the Drilling Contract, ONG has been engaged to drill four wells in Crockett County, Texas. The drilling of the first well commenced immediately at the cost of $525,000 and the drilling of the subsequent three wells scheduled for as later phase, by ONG and the prior chairman of the Company, Mr. Mustafoglu, (“MM”), as well as the wells locations. On November 6, 2008, the Company exercised an option to drill its fifth well in the Adams-Baggett field in West Texas. The Company has 120 days to drill the lease to be assigned to it as a result of the option exercise. Pipeline construction related to connecting wells 42-105-40868 and 42-105-40820 had been completed. Per the owners of the land the assignment of the lease will terminate effective March 3, 2009 in the event that the Company does not drill and complete a well that is producing or capable of producing oil and/or gas in paying quantities. The Company contests the owner termination dates. Based on MM’s negligence and executed un-authorized agreements with third parties, the Company may have hold ONG and others responsible for damages to the Company with regards to surface rights, wells locations and further charges of ONG which are not acceptable to the Company. The Company did not commence legal acts yet, and evaluate its rights with its legal consultants.
Vortex One- On June 30, 2008, the Company formed a limited liability company with third TI, named Vortex Ocean One, LLC. The Company and TI each owned a fifty percent (50%) membership Interest in Vortex One. The Company is the Manager of the Vortex One. Vortex One has been formed and organized to raise the funds necessary for the drilling of the first well being undertaken by the Company's wholly owned subsidiary. To date there has been no production or limited production. As such a dispute has arisen between the Parties with regards to the Vortex One and other matters, so in order to fulfill its obligations to Investor and avoid any potential litigation, Vortex One has agreed to issue the Shares directly into the name of the TI, as well as pledging the 4 term assignments to secure the investment and future proceeds per the LLC operating agreement (where the investor entitled to 80% of any future cash flow proceeds, until he recover his investments in full, then after the parties will share the cash flow equally). As disclosed before, said 4 wells were sold to a third party. The Company, via its subsidiary, completed the drilling of all 4 wells at the estimated cost of $2,100,000 for four wells (not including option payments). The Company also exercised its fifth well option (by paying per the master agreement $50,000 option fee on November 5, 2008). In lieu of the world financial markets crisis, the Company approached the land owners on DCG mineral rights, requesting an amendment to allow DCG an additional six (6) months before it is required to exercise another option to secure a Term Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease pursuant to the terms of the original Agreement dated March 5, 2008. The land owner’s representative has answered the Company’s request with discrepancies about the date as effective date. During 2009 the Company received production reports from third party that appear to be inaccurate. The company is currently investigating its possibilities. On November 2009 the Company agreed with TI that his paid-up balance will prevail as a note, and all his equity interest will be belong to the Company.
In August 2010, the Company agent of service was served with a complaint by Mr. Sharp (“GS”) against the Company for breach of agreement. The complaint was filed with the Superior Court of California, in the County of Los Angeles – Case Number 10K15452. The Company defended itself vigorously, and was prevailed as no take for plaintiff against defendant was ruled. The Company filed motions to recover its expenses and legal fees against GS and was awarded $10,000 by the court. As of September 30, 2011, GS has not paid the Company the amount awarded in the judgment.
Transfer Agent – On or about May 2011 the Company notified American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLS (“AST”) of the Company’s intent to terminate their services as the Company Transfer Agent and subsequently appointing Select Fidelity Transfer Services Ltd (“Select”) as the company’s new Transfer Agent. AST charged the Company with unacceptable amounts and only upon receipt of full payment will terminate servicers and forward all records pursuant to the Company’s instructions. As the Company contest said charges, AST did not forward to select all records.
On September 15, 2011, Vintage Filings, LLC filed a suit, Vintage Filings, LLC v. Yasheng Eco-Trade Corporation, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Courthouse – West District. The company being sued is the predecessor to Eco-Trade for $12,515 for services allegedly rendered and recorded on the Company’s books. The Company was not properly served in this matter. A hearing is scheduled for March 22, 2012.
Defaults upon Convertible Notes:
The Company is in default on various convertible notes. The Company applied the default rate (18% per annum) to those notes during the quarter. This is reflected fully in the Financial Statements. On or about May 2011 the Company received (and agreed) convertible notices from Note B holders to convert their entire note (including interests) in the amount of $441,500 into the Company’s common shares based on pricing of $0.01825 per share. On or about May 2011 the Company received (and agreed) convertible notices from Note A holder to convert their entire note (including interests) in the amount of $182,908 into the Company’s common shares based on pricing of $0.01825 per share. On or about July 2011 the Company received (and agreed) convertible notices from Note E holders to convert their partial note (not including interests) in the amount of 1 million US dollars into the Company’s common shares based on pricing of $0.01819 per share. Upon actual issuing, the Company will convert $1,424,408 debts into 78,191,781 common shares represent cash average pricing of about 0.018217 per share. The Company cannot issue the shares to the investors’ currently in lieu of monetary issues with AST as disclosed in this report. The investors been notifying accordingly, as such closing of their issuance and surrender the original notes did not occur, and will be pending until the Company will resolve its Transfer Agent Issues (see Note 9 - Subsequent Events). The actual conversion has been unable to be completed as the Company’s transfer agent is in the process of being changed and the issuance of the stock has not been possible. Due to this situation, the Company continues to accrue the default interest rate to compensate the noteholder for the delay.
Reverse Split and Name changed - On June 30, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the change of its name to Eco-Trade Corp. and the reverse split of the common stock of the Company on a 100:1 basis., Effective December 8, 2010, the Company changed its name to “Eco-Trade Corp.” and affected a reverse-split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock on a 100:1 basis pursuant to that certain Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. Further, the Company’s symbol been changed to “BOPT”. FINRA implemented the name change, reverse split and symbol change effective December 9, 2010. The reverse split has been given full effect in the financial statements herein.
Commitment of Issuance of Preferred Stock - Series D – Not issued yet - On December 30, 2009, the Company entered into a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 30, 2009 (the “Agreement”) with Socius Capital Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company d/b/a Socius Life Sciences Capital Group, LLC including its designees, successors and assigns (the “Investor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will issue to the Investor up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s newly created Series D Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”). The purchase price of the Preferred Stock is $10,000 per share. The shares of Preferred Stock that are issued to the Investor will bear a cumulative dividend of 10.0% per annum, payable in shares of Preferred Stock, will be redeemable under certain circumstances and will not be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”). Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the Company has the right to determine (1) the number of shares of Preferred Stock that it will require the Investor to purchase from the Company, up to a maximum purchase price of $5,000,000, (2) whether it will require the Investor to purchase Preferred Stock in one or more tranches, and (3) the timing of such required purchase or purchases of Preferred Stock. The terms of the Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of Designations of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series D Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock Certificate”) that the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on December 18, 2009. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company agreed to pay the Investor a commitment fee of $250,000 (the “Commitment Fee”), payable at the earlier of the six monthly anniversary of the execution of the Agreement or the first tranche. The Company has the right to elect to pay the Commitment Fee in immediately available funds or by issuance of shares of Common Stock. Concurrently with its execution of the Agreement, the Company issued to the Investor a warrant (the “Warrant”) to purchase shares of Common Stock with an aggregate exercise price of up to $6,750,000 depending upon the amount of Preferred Stock that is purchased by the Investor. Each time that the Company requires the Investor to purchase shares of Preferred Stock, a portion of the Warrant will become exercisable by the Investor over a five-year period for a number of shares of Common Stock equal to (1) the aggregate purchase price payable by the Investor for such shares of Preferred Stock multiplied by 135%, with such amount divided by (2) the per share Warrant exercise price. The initial exercise price under the Warrant is $0.022 per share of Common Stock. Thereafter, the exercise price for each portion of the Warrant that becomes exercisable upon the Company’s election to require the Investor to purchase Preferred Stock will equal the closing price of the Common Stock on the date that the Company delivers its election notice. The Investor is entitled to pay the Warrant exercise price in immediately available funds, by delivery of cash, a secured promissory note or, if a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock subject to the Warrant is not in effect, on a cashless basis. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the shares of Common Stock that are issuable to the Investor under the Warrant and in satisfaction of the Commitment Fee.
Potential exposure associated with the Yasheng Group, Inc. (“Yasheng”) - The Company entered into series of agreements with Yasheng. Yasheng failed to comply with the Company due diligence procedure, and as such terminated the definitive agreement with the Company on November 2009. Under the Exchange Agreement, the Exchange Agreement may be terminated by written consent of both parties, by either party if the other party has breached the Exchange Agreement or if the closing conditions are not satisfied or by either party if the exchange is not closed by September 30, 2009 (the “Closing Date”). As part of the closing procedure, the Company requested that Yasheng-BVI provide a current legal opinion from a reputable Chinese law firm attesting to the fact that no further regulatory approval from the Chinese government is required as well as other closing conditions to close the Exchange. On November 3, 2009, the Company sent Group and Yasheng-BVI a letter demanding various closing items. Group and Yasheng-BVI did not deliver the requested items and, on November 9, 2009, after verbally consulting management of the Company with respect to the hardship and delays expected consolidating both companies audits, Group and Yasheng-BVI sent a termination notice to the Company advising that the Exchange Agreement had been terminated. On April 5, 2010 the Company issued a formal request to Yasheng demanding that they surrender of the 500,000 shares that were issued to them, as well as reimburse the Company for its expenses associated with the transaction in the amount of $348,240. To date, said formal request was not answered by Yasheng, and as such, on September 30, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to cancel the 500,00000 shares.
CMARK International - On June 30, 2010, the Company entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (the "Agreement") with CMARK International, Inc. ("CMARK"), for the purpose of creating a jointly owned company to be named "Government Logistics Financing Group" or such other acceptable name, that will assist in implementing and servicing an existing backlog of services provided by CMARK in the areas of construction, interior systems and hospitality operations primarily to the U.S. Federal government and U.S. Federal government prime contractors. To date, CMARK has not provided the Company with its audited or reviewed financials. As such, the Company is putting the review of the suggested Agreement on hold.
7. Related Party Transactions
On or about June 2010, the Company entered into letter agreements with William Lieberman, director of the Company, whereby he agreed to serve as directors of the Company in consideration of 10,000 shares of Series F Preferred Stock (the “F Preferred Stock”). Mr. Lieberman notified the Company that he sold/transferred the F Preferred Stock to a third party.
On May 9, 2011, Alexander Smirnov (“AS”) was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. There was no understanding or arrangement between AS and any other person pursuant to which AS was selected as a director of the Company. AS does not have any family relationship with any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by us to become a director or an executive officer. Since January 1, 2009, Mr. Smirnov has not had a direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction, in which the Company was or is a proposed participant exceeding $120,000. AS did not sign and execute the agreement that he was appointed, did not provide required signatures to the Company’s transfer agent, did not participate in the Company board of directors’ meetings, and did not provide the Company with business opportunities as agreed upon. Due to the lack of these required performances for the position of Chairman, his appointment was rescinded and he is not a director of the Company.
8. Earnings (loss) per Share
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted net loss per common share (“Diluted EPS”) reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other common stock equivalents were exercised or converted into common stock. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, there were 1,802,718 and 906,660 potentially dilutive common stock equivalents, respectively. The computation of Diluted EPS does not assume exercise or conversion of securities that would have an anti-dilutive effect on net loss per common share.
9. Subsequent Events
In order to resolve the situation with non-issuing of pending conversion notices as describe in this filling (in connection with the issues with transfer agent), the Company Board authorized on or about October 26, 2011 to sign an agreement and engage Fidelity Transfer Services, Inc. as a new transfer agent. Said agreement and its exhibit were signed by the Company.
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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The following discussion and analysis summarizes the significant factors affecting our condensed consolidated results of operations, financial condition and liquidity position for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our year-ended December 31, 2010 and the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this filing. The following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward looking statements, including without limitation, statements related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including without limitation the following: (i) our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at our discretion; (ii) our plans and results of operations will be affected by our ability to manage growth; and (iii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘predicts,’’ ‘‘potential,’’ or ‘‘continue’’ or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this Report.
This section of the report, should be read together with Notes of the Company consolidated financials especially - Change in the Reporting Entity: In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards, FAS 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections , now ASC Topic 250, when an accounting change results in financial statements that are, in effect, the statements of a different reporting entity, the change shall be retrospectively applied to the financial statements of all prior periods presented to show financial information for the new reporting entity for those periods. Previously issued interim financial information shall be presented on a retrospective basis. The consolidated statements of operations for the period ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are compared (subject to the above description) in the sections below:
Results of Operations
Three Months Period Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Period Ended September 30, 2010
Revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, our revenue was $0, compared to $0 for the same period in 2010.
Gross Profit. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, our gross profit was $0, compared to a gross profit of $0 for the same period in 2010.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses were $17,208 compared to $117,111 for the same period in 2010, a decrease of $99,903. This decrease was primarily caused by the change in the Company in regards to its operation due to the termination of its pending deals with Yasheng Group.
Net Loss. We generated net losses of $117,572 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $228,091 for the same period in 2010, a decrease of $110,521.
Nine Months Period Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Nine Months Period Ended September 30, 2010
Revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, our revenue was $0, compared to $0 for the same period in 2010. The revenue for 2010 was related to discontinued operations.
Gross Profit. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, our gross profit was $0, compared to a gross profit of $20,000 for the same period in 2010.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, selling, general and administrative
expenses were $199,645 compared to $2,153,754 for the same period in 2010, a decrease of 90.7%. This decrease was primarily caused by the change in the Company in regards to its operation due to the termination of its pending deals with Yasheng Group.
Net Loss. We generated net losses of $514,853 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $2,387,904 for the same period in 2010, a decrease of 78.6%.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General. At September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $0. We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from operating activities, proceeds from investors and financing groups of our securities and loans. Our cash requirements are generally for selling, general and administrative activities. We believe that our cash balance is not sufficient to finance our cash requirements for expected operational activities, capital improvements, and partial repayment of debt through the next 12 months.
Our operating activities generated a use of cash in operations of $101,171 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, and we used cash in operations of $216,489 during the same period in 2010. The principal elements of cash flow from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 included a net loss of $514,853.
Cash generated in our financing activities was $101,171 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to cash generated of $150,700 during the comparable period in 2010.
As of September 30, 2011, current liabilities, $3,262,954, exceeded current assets, $0. Current assets were $0 at December 31, 2010 and $0 at September 30, 2011 whereas current liabilities increased from $2,748,101 at December 31, 2010 to $3,262,954 at September 30, 2011.
Going Concern
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company had sales of $0 and net losses of $514,853 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to sales of $20,000, from discontinued operations, and net loss of $2,387,904 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The Company had a working capital deficit, stockholders’ deficit, and accumulated deficit of $3,262,954, $3,262,954 and $99,223,799, respectively, at September 30, 2011. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. The Company is highly dependent on its ability to continue to obtain investment capital from future funding opportunities to fund the current and planned operating levels. The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to bring in income generating activities and its ability to continue receiving investment capital from future funding opportunities. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in these efforts.
In the event the Company makes future acquisitions or investments, additional bank loans or fund raising may be used to finance such future acquisitions. The Company currently anticipates that its available cash resources will not be sufficient to meet its prior anticipated working capital requirements, though it will be sufficient manage the existing business of the Company without further development.
Plan of operation
The Company's core business is the development of a logistics center in Southern California. In addition to continuing to pursue its ongoing core business, the Company has identified a promising potential business combination that stemmed from the need to hedge currencies, provide storage and distribution in the Gas and Oil industry, and also provide a logistics solution to clients.
The above efforts are subject to obtaining adequate financing on acceptable terms. The Company’s present cash reserves and monetary assets are not sufficient to carry out its plan of operation without additional financing. The Company is currently attempting to arrange for financing through mezzanine arrangements, debt or equity that would enable it to proceed with its plan of investment operation. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to close such financing transaction or, if financing is available, that the terms will be acceptable to the Company.
Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by Item 305.
The term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78a, et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our management, including our chief executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the registrant have been detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Evaluation of Disclosure and Controls and Procedures. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are currently effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. As we develop new business or if we engage in an extraordinary transaction, we will review our disclosure controls and procedures and make sure that they remain adequate.
Changes in internal controls
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
On February 14, 2007, the Company filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles against Mr. Hecht (“YH”), a foreign attorney, alleging fraud and seeking the return of funds held in escrow, and sought damages in the amount of approximately 250,000 Euros (approximately $316,000 as of the date of actual transferring the funds), plus interest, costs and fees. On April 2007, YH returned $92,694 (70,000 Euros on the date of transfer) to the Company which netted $72,694. On June 2007, the Company filed a claim seeking a default judgment against YH. On October 25, 2007, the Company obtained a default judgment against YH for the sum of $249,340.65. On February 7, 2011, the Company retained domestic Israeli counsel to try to collect on the aforementioned judgment amount.
In August 2010, the Company agent of service was served with a complaint by Mr. Sharp (“GP”), an individual, against the Company for breach of agreement. The complaint was filed with the Superior Court of California, in the County of Los Angeles – Case Number 10K15452. The Company defended itself vigorously, and was prevailed as no take for plaintiff against defendant was ruled. The Company filed motions to recover its expenses and legal fees against GP and was awarded $10,000 which has not been paid to the Company as of this date.
On September 15, 2011, Vintage Filings, LLC filed a suit, Vintage Filings, LLC v. Yasheng Eco-Trade Corporation, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills Courthouse – West District. The company being sued is the predecessor to Eco-Trade for $12,515 for services allegedly rendered and recorded accordingly on the Company’s books. The Company was not properly served in this matter. A hearing is scheduled for March 22, 2012.
Except as set forth above, there are no known significant legal proceedings that have been filed and are outstanding or pending against the Company.
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
On May 9, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the amendment of the Certificate of Designation of the Series E Preferred Stock whereby the beneficial ownership limitations contained in the Series E Preferred Stock were terminated. On May 10, 2011, Sagi submitted a conversion notice whereby it converted 50,000 shares of Series E Preferred Stock into 100,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company. The Company’s issuance of the securities described in the preceding sentence is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 for a transaction not involving a public offering of securities. On or about May 2011, the Company notified American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLS (“AST”) of the Company’s intent to terminate their services as the Company Transfer Agent and subsequently appointing Select Fidelity Transfer Services Ltd (“Select”) as the Company’s new Transfer Agent. AST charged the Company with unacceptable amounts and only upon receipt of full payment will terminate services and forward all records pursuant to the Company’s instructions. As the Company is contesting said charges, AST did not forward to Select all records. In lieu of this situation, the Company did not issue to Sagi the converted shares and cannot estimate when, if at all, the Company will be able to issue said shares. In order to resolve the situation, the Company Board authorized on or about October 26, 2011 to sign an agreement and engage Fidelity Transfer Services, Inc. as a new transfer agent. Said agreement and its exhibit were signed by the Company.
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation filed November 9, 1992 (1)
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3.2
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Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation filed July 9, 1997 (2)
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3.3
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Bylaws(1)
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3.4
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Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights, and Limitations of Series A Preferred Stock (3)
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3.5
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Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Preferred Stock (4)
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3.6
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation (5)
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3.7
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Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated July 29, 2008 (6)
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3.8
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Certificate of Ownership of Emvelco Corp. and Vortex Resources Corp.(7)
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3.9
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Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation , dated February 24, 2009 (8)
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3.10
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Form of Common Stock Certificate (1)
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3.11
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Amendment No. 1 to the Series E Certificate (11)
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3.12
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Certificate of Designation – Series E Preferred Stock (9)
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3.13
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Certificate of Designation – Series F Preferred Stock (9)
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10.1
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Joint Venture Agreement by and between Yasheng Eco-Trade Corp. and CMARK International, Inc., dated June 30, 2010. (10)
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10.2
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Form of Agreement entered between Yasheng Eco Trade Corp. and each of the directors of the Company. (9)
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10.3
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Director Agreement by and between Eco-Trade Corp. and Alexander Smirnov (11)
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101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101.DEF
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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(1) Incorporated by reference to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 dated May 12, 1993 (Registration No. 33-62672-NY, as amended)
(2) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Form 10-QSB for quarter ended June 30, 1998.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on June 17, 2008
(4) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on December 5, 2008
(5) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on March 9, 2004
(6) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on August 1, 2008
(7) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on September 4, 2008
(8) Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K on February 25, 2009
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2010.
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2010.
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K Current report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2011.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, New York, on November 7, 2011.
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ECO-TRADE CORP.
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By:
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/s/William Lieberman
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William Lieberman
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Acting President (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer)
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