Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
Commission File No. 000-50764
Across America Real Estate Corp.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as specified in its charter)
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Colorado
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20-0003432 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(IRS Employer File Number) |
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700 17th Street, Suite 1200
Denver, Colorado
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80202 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(zip code) |
(303) 893-1003
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act during the past 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act) Yes o No þ
As of May 7, 2007, registrant had outstanding 16,036,625 shares of the registrants common stock,
and the aggregate market value of such shares held by non-affiliates of the registrant (based upon
the closing bid price of such shares as listed on the OTC Bulletin Board on May 7, 2007) was
approximately $2,592,225.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No þ
FORM 10-QSB
Across America Real Estate Corp.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
References in this document to us, we, AARD or Company refer to Across America Real Estate
Corp. and its subsidiaries.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Across America Real Estate Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 2007
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Assets |
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Cash and Equivalents |
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$ |
1,609,850 |
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Deposits held by an affiliate |
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759,993 |
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Accounts Receivable, net |
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75,474 |
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Property and equipment, net
of accumulated depreciation (note 6) |
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129,470 |
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Real estate held for sale (note 3) |
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4,112,002 |
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Construction in progress |
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3,304,348 |
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Land held for development |
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11,015,587 |
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Deferred tax asset (note 8) |
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1,037,698 |
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Current tax asset (note 8) |
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418,585 |
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Deposits and prepaids |
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53,620 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
22,516,627 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
127,490 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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87,453 |
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Dividends payable |
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77,338 |
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Income tax liability |
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6,585 |
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Senior subordinated note payable, related parties (note 4) |
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7,463,983 |
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Senior subordinated revolving note, related parties (note 4) |
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7,850,000 |
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Note payable (note 12) |
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3,512,889 |
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Capital lease obligations (note 13) |
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11,781 |
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Unearned Revenue |
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137,668 |
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Total liabilities |
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19,275,187 |
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Shareholders equity |
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Noncontrolling interest (note 9) |
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(56,805 |
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Convertible preferred stock, $.10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized,
517,000 shares issued and outstanding |
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51,700 |
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Common stock, $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized,
16,036,625 shares issued and outstanding |
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16,037 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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6,381,905 |
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Retained earnings |
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(3,151,397 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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3,241,440 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
22,516,627 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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Across America Real Estate Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenue: |
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Sales |
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$ |
4,924,336 |
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$ |
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$ |
4,924,336 |
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$ |
1,723,000 |
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Financing Activities |
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48,173 |
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48,173 |
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Rental income |
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15,875 |
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143,917 |
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52,204 |
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268,995 |
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Management fees |
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22,943 |
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214,598 |
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27,000 |
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Total revenue |
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5,011,327 |
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143,917 |
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5,239,311 |
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2,018,995 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of Sales |
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4,645,324 |
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4,645,324 |
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1,462,852 |
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Impairment loss on real estate (note 15) |
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1,939,513 |
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1,939,513 |
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Selling, general and administrative (note 16) |
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1,081,704 |
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348,639 |
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1,907,906 |
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630,100 |
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Total Operating expenses |
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7,666,541 |
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348,639 |
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8,492,743 |
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2,092,952 |
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Loss from operations |
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(2,655,214 |
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(204,722 |
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(3,253,432 |
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(73,957 |
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Non-operating expense: |
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Interest Income |
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385 |
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Interest Expense |
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(155,584 |
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(142,568 |
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(175,317 |
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(236,280 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
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1,128 |
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(1,061 |
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Loss before income taxes
and noncontrolling interest |
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(2,809,670 |
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(347,290 |
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(3,429,425 |
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(310,237 |
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Income tax provision |
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(953,865 |
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123,367 |
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(1,166,600 |
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142,398 |
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Loss before noncontrolling interest |
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(1,855,805 |
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(223,923 |
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(2,262,825 |
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(167,839 |
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Noncontrolling interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries |
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67,304 |
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(10,611 |
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73,751 |
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89,490 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(1,923,108 |
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$ |
(213,312 |
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$ |
(2,336,575 |
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$ |
(257,329 |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Preferred stock dividends declared |
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77,338 |
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153,826 |
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Comprehensive loss applicable to common |
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$ |
(2,000,446 |
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$ |
(213,312 |
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$ |
(2,490,401 |
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$ |
(257,329 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.16 |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
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16,036,625 |
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16,036,625 |
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16,036,625 |
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16,036,625 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
4
Across America Real Estate Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(2,336,575 |
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$ |
(257,329 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used by operating activities: |
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Depreciation (note 6) |
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14,151 |
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3,613 |
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Impairment of Assets |
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1,939,513 |
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Allowance for Bad Debt |
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215,953 |
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Stock option compensation expense (note 7) |
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68,144 |
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Changes in operating assets and operating liabilities: |
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Construction in progress (note 2) |
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(1,038,805 |
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(545,342 |
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Real estate held for sale (note 3) |
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(1,332,260 |
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168,810 |
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Land held for development (note 2) |
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(1,137,892 |
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(953,977 |
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Accounts receivable |
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(43,644 |
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(31,416 |
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Prepaids and Deposits |
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12,710 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(93,412 |
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(131,872 |
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Income tax assets and liabilities (note 8) |
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(1,160,015 |
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(165,440 |
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Unearned revenue |
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128,183 |
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Indebtedness
to related party (note 4) |
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4,480,569 |
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1,876,641 |
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Net cash (used in) operating activities |
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(411,564 |
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91,871 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Payment of deposits |
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(399,622 |
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(45,270 |
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Proceeds from repayment of notes recievable |
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10,000 |
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Issuance of notes recievable |
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(80,318 |
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Payments for property and equipment (note 6) |
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(57,068 |
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(3,942 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
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(456,690 |
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(119,530 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Preferred stock dividends paid |
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(156,375 |
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Distributions received from members |
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37,132 |
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Proceeds from note payable (note 12 and 14) |
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1,541,076 |
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746,294 |
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Repayment of note payable |
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(929,403 |
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Repayment of lease obligation (note 13) |
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(4,038 |
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(805 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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1,380,663 |
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(146,782 |
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Net change in cash |
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512,410 |
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(174,441 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period |
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1,097,440 |
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291,177 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
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$ |
1,609,850 |
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$ |
116,736 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the year for: |
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Income taxes |
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$ |
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$ |
27,921 |
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Interest |
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$ |
634,445 |
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$ |
225,181 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities |
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Dividends Declared |
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$ |
(153,826 |
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$ |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
5
1) Nature of Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Across America Real Estate Corp. (AARD or the Company) was incorporated under the laws of
Colorado on April 22, 2003. The Company is a co-developer, principally as a financier, for
build-to-suit real estate development projects for retailers who sign long-term leases for use of
the property. Land acquisition and project construction operations are conducted through the
Companys subsidiaries. The Company creates each project such that it will generate income from the
placement of the construction loan, rental income during the period in which the property is held,
and the capital appreciation of the facility upon sale. Affiliates, subsidiaries and management of
the Company will develop the construction and permanent financing for the benefit of the Company.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Across America Real
Estate Corp. and the following subsidiaries, which were active at June 30, 2007:
Name of Subsidiary Ownership
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Name of Subsidiary |
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Ownership |
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CCI Southeast, LLC (CCISE) |
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100.00 |
% |
Riverdale Carwash Lot 3A, LLC (Riverdale) |
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100.00 |
% |
AARD-Cypress Sound, LLC (Cypress Sound) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD-TSD-CSK Firestone, LLC (Firestone) |
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51.00 |
% |
South Glen Eagles Drive, LLC (West Valley) |
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51.00 |
% |
119th and Ridgeview, LLC (Ridgeview) |
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51.00 |
% |
53rd and Baseline, LLC (Baseline) |
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51.00 |
% |
Hwy 278 and Hwy 170, LLC (Bluffton) |
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51.00 |
% |
State and 130th, LLC (American Fork) |
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51.00 |
% |
Clinton Keith and Hidden Springs, LLC (Murietta) |
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51.00 |
% |
Hwy 46 and Bluffton Pkwy, LLC (Bluffton 46) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Bader Family Dollar Flat Shoals, LLC (Flat Shoals) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Westminster OP7, LLC (Westminster OP7) |
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51.00 |
% |
Eagle Palm I, LLC (Eagle) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Econo Lube Stonegate, LLC (Econo Lube) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Bader Family Dollar MLK, LLC (MLK) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD-Charmar Greeley, LLC (Starbucks) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD-Charmar Greeley Firestone, LLC |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD 5020 Lloyd Expy, LLC (Evansville) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD 2245 Main Street, LLC (Plainfield) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD-Buckeye, LLC (Buckeye) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Esterra Mesa 1, LLC (Esterra Mesa 1) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Esterra Mesa 2, LLC (Esterra Mesa 2) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Esterra Mesa 3, LLC (Esterra Mesa 3) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Esterra Mesa 4, LLC (Esterra Mesa 4) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD MDJ Goddard, LLC (Goddard) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD Charmar Arlington Boston Pizza, LLC (Charmar Boston Pizza) |
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51.00 |
% |
L-S Corona Pointe, LLC (L-S Corona) |
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50.01 |
% |
AARD NOLA St Claude LLC (NOLA) |
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51.00 |
% |
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All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
2) Current Development Projects
Bader Family Dollar
On October 5, 2006, we through our subsidiary, Eagle Palm I, LLC (Bader Family Dollar) entered
into an arrangement with WB Properties of Georgia/MLK, LLC (WB Properties) an unaffiliated
developer of commercial property, to develop a Family Dollar Store in Atlanta, GA. WB Properties
owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Bader Family Dollar. Construction of the project has commenced and
upon completion, all profits from the sale of the project will be distributed in accordance with
the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the operating agreement of Bader Family
Dollar.
AARD Plainfield
On November 30, 2006, we through our subsidiary, 2245 Main St, LLC (AARD Plainfield) entered into
an arrangement with Situs Development Corp (Situs) an unaffiliated builder and developer of Fed
Ex Kinkos stores. We intend to develop a Fed Ex Kinkos located in Plainfield, IN. Situs owns
49%, and AARD owns 51% of AARD Plainfield. All profits from the sale of the project will be
distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of AARD Plainfield
AARD Evansville
On December 5, 2006, we through our subsidiary, 5020 Lloyd Expressway, LLC (AARD Evansville)
entered into an arrangement with Situs Development Corp (Situs) an unaffiliated builder and
developer of Fed Ex Kinkos stores. We intended to develop a Fed Ex Kinkos in a location in
Evansville, IN, but have changed our plans to develop a Cingular Wireless Store at this location
Situs owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of AARD Evansville. All profits from the sale of the project
will be distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of AARD Evansville.
AARD Greeley
On November 30, 2006, we through our subsidiary, AARD-Charmar Greeley, LLC (AARD Greeley)
entered into an arrangement with Charmar Properties, an unaffiliated developer of commercial
property. We purchased two adjoining sites in Greeley, CO and intend to develop a Firestone Tire
Center on one site and a Starbucks and additional retail on the other. Charmar Properties owns
49%, and AARD owns 51% of AARD Greeley. All profits from the sale of the project will be
distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of AARD Greeley.
West Valley
On November 21, 2005, we through our subsidiary, South Glen Eagles Drive, LLC (West Valley)
entered into an arrangement with ADG, an unaffiliated builder and developer of Grease Monkey
International automotive stores. We intend to develop a Grease Monkey located in West Valley,
Utah. ADG owns 49%,, and AARD owns 51% of West Valley. All profits from the sale of the project
will be distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of West Valley. In November, 2006 we broke ground on the Grease Monkey project
and it is currently under construction. We also subdivided the property and have an additional
retail lot which is currently under contract to sell to an unaffiliated third party.
AARD Stonegate Econolube
On October 25, 2005 we through our subsidiary, AARD Stonegate Econolube, LLC Stonegate entered
into an arrangement with Charmar Properties, an unaffiliated developer of commercial property. We
intend to develop an Econolube located in Parker, CO. Charmar Properties owns 49%, and AARD owns
51% of Stonegate. All profits from the sale of the project will be distributed in accordance with
the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the operating agreement of Stonegate. As
of June 30, 2007, we had not yet begun construction on the project, but are in the final
preconstruction phase and are preparing to move forward with construction.
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Buckeye
On November 8, 2006, we through our subsidiary, AARD Buckeye, LLC (Buckeye) entered into an
arrangement with Simon Development Corp (Simon) an unaffiliated builder and developer and
operator of convenience stores and gas stations. We intend to develop a C Store, Gas Station and
Carwash located in Buckeye, AZ. Simon owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Buckeye. All profits from
the sale of the project will be distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon
by both parties in the operating agreement of Buckeye.
AARD Charmar Arlington Boston Pizza
On December 28, 2006, we through our subsidiary, AARD Charmar Arlington Boston Pizza, LLC (Charmar
Boston Pizza) entered into an arrangement with Charmar Property Acquisitions (Charmar) an
unaffiliated developer of commercial properties. We intend to develop a Boston Pizza restaurant
located in Arlington, TX. Charmar owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Charmar Boston Pizza. All
profits from the sale of the project will be distributed in accordance with the terms and
conditions agreed upon by both parties in the operating agreement of Charmar Boston Pizza.
AARD MDJ Goddard LLC
On February, 2007, we through our subsidiary, AARD MDJ Goddard, LLC (Goddard) entered into an
arrangement with MDJ Development LLC (MDJ) an unaffiliated builder and developer of Goddard
School locations. We intend to develop a Goddard School located in San Antonio, TX. MDJ owns 49%,
and AARD owns 51% of Goddard. All profits from the sale of the project will be distributed in
accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the operating agreement of
Goddard.
AARD Esterra Mesa 1,2,3 & 4, LLCs
In October 2006, we purchased approximately 3.75 acres of commercial property in Mesa, AZ, which
are intended to be subdivided into four separate commercial sites. On March 19, 2007, through four
subsidiaries, AARD Esterra Mesa 1, LLC, AARD Esterra Mesa 2, LLC, AARD Esterra Mesa 3, LLC and
AARD Esterra Mesa 4, LLC (collectively, Esterra Mesa 1-4) , we entered into an arrangement with
Esterra Development LLC (Esterra) an unaffiliated developer of commercial properties. We intend
to obtain leases and develop the sites. Esterra owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Esterra Mesa 1-4.
All profits from the sale of the projects will be distributed in accordance with the terms and
conditions agreed upon by both parties in the operating agreement of Esterra Mesa 1-4.
AARD NOLA St. Claude
On June 20, 2007, we through our subsidiary, AARD NOLA St. Claude LLC, (NOLA) entered into an
arrangement with Mainstream Development, LLC, (Mainstream) an unaffiliated builder and developer
of Family Dollar Stores. We intend to develop a Family Dollar Store located in New Orleans,
Louisiana. Mainstream owns 49% and AARD owns 51% of NOLA. All profits from the sale of the
project will be distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties
in the operating agreement of NOLA.
(3) Real Estate Held for Sale
AARD Plainfield
On November 30, 2006, we through our subsidiary, 2245 Main St, LLC (AARD Plainfield) entered into
an arrangement with Situs Development Corp (Situs) an unaffiliated builder and developer of Fed
Ex Kinkos stores. We intend to develop a Fed Ex Kinkos located in Plainfield, IN. Situs owns
49%, and AARD owns 51% of AARD Plainfield. All profits from the sale of the project will be
distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of AARD Plainfield
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Cypress Sound
On March 22, 2005, we entered into an arrangement with Mr. Daniel S. Harper (Harper), an
unaffiliated builder and developer of commercial property. We and Mr. Harper had intended to
develop and construct a six unit, three-story condominium project located in Orlando, Florida. The
parties have formed a limited liability company for the development of the identified property.
The name of the limited liability company is AARD-Cypress Sound LLC (Cypress Sound). Harper owns
49% of Cypress Sound and we own 51%. As of June 30, 2007, the Cypress Sound project had not yet
progressed forward and we are currently in negotiations with Mr. Harper to purchase our interest in
Cypress Sound.
American Fork
On June 14, 2005, we through our subsidiary, State & 130th, LLC (American Fork) entered into an
arrangement with ADG, an unaffiliated builder and developer of Grease Monkey International
automotive stores.
In September, 2005 we purchased property located in American Fork, UT, which was subsequently
subdivided into two separate lots, each owned by State & 130th, LLC. We developed a
Grease Monkey and a Fed Ex Kinkos on the two sites and both were completed and occupied in the
fourth quarter of 2006.
On December 13, 2006, we sold the Grease Monkey to an unaffiliated third party for $1,060,000. As
of June 30, 2007, the Fed Ex Kinkos property is under contract to be sold to an unaffiliated third
party.
Bluffton 278
On June 14, 2005, we through our subsidiary, Hwy 278 & Hwy 170, LLC, (Bluffton 278) entered into
an arrangement with ADG, an unaffiliated builder and developer of Grease Monkey International
automotive stores. We intended to develop a Grease Monkey located in Bluffton, South Carolina.
ADG owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Bluffton 278. All profits from the sale of the project will be
distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of
Bluffton 278. As of June 30, 2007 we have made no progress towards developing the project. We are
currently assessing alternatives to moving forward which include finding other retail uses for the
property or selling the raw land in the open market.
Bluffton 46
On April 1, 2006, we through our subsidiary, Hwy 46 and Bluffton Pkwy, LLC (Bluffton 46) entered
into an arrangement with ADG, an unaffiliated builder and developer of Grease Monkey International
automotive stores. We intended to develop a Grease Monkey located in Bluffton, South Carolina.
ADG owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Bluffton 46. All profits from the sale of the project will be
distributed in accordance with the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties in the
operating agreement of Bluffton 46. As of June 30, 2007, we have made no progress towards
developing the project. We are currently assessing alternatives to moving forward which include
finding other retail uses for the property or selling the raw land in the open market.
(4) Related Party Transactions
GDBA Investments, LLLP
On November 26, 2004, we entered into a three-year Agreement to Fund our real estate projects
with GDBA Investments, LLLP (GDBA), our largest shareholder On September 28, 2006, GDBA
Investments replaced the Agreement to Fund with a new investment structure that included 250,000
shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at $12.00 per share, a $3.5 million Senior
Subordinated Note and a $3.5 million Senior Subordinated Revolving Note.
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The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued under these transactions pays a 5% annual dividend
on the Original Issue Price of $12.00, payable quarterly and is convertible to common stock at a
$3.00 conversion price. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder, at any time after the issuance of the such share.
In the event the Company issues or sells additional shares of common stock for consideration less
than the Series A conversion price in effect on the date of such issuance or sale (currently $3.00
per share), then the Series A conversion price will be reduced to a price equal to the
consideration per share paid for such additional shares of common stock.
At any time following the one-year anniversary of the Series A original issuance date (September
28, 2006), the Company may cause the conversion of all, but not less than all, of the Series A
Preferred Stock. However, the Company may not complete the mandatory conversion unless a
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 is effective, registering for resale the
shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock.
The Senior Subordinated Note and the Senior Subordinated Revolving Note both mature on September
28, 2009 and carry a floating interest rate equal to the higher of 11% or the 90 day average of the
10 year U.S. Treasury Note plus 650 basis points, which resets and is payable quarterly. Both the
Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Subordinated Revolving Notes are subordinated to our
Senior Credit Facilities.
On April 14, 2007, we completed a related transaction with GDBA Investments, LLLP which included an
additional $3 million in subordinated debt. The facility matures December 31, 2007 with the
provision for one six-month extension. The facility has a floating interest rate equal to the 10
year Treasury plus 650 basis points, which is payable and resets quarterly.
On June 30, 2007, we had dividends payable of $34,854 to GDBA Investments, LLLP.
BOCO Investments, LLC
On September 28, 2006, we completed a $10 million private placement with BOCO Investments, LLC
consisting of 250,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock at $12.00 per share and $7
million in Senior Subordinated Debt, $3.5 million of which was drawn at closing and $3.5 million of
which has a revolving feature and can be drawn as needed. Additionally Mr. Joseph Zimlich, BOCO
Investments, LLCs Chief Executive Officer, purchased 17,000 shares of Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock at $12.00 per share in his own name.
The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued under these transactions pays a 5% annual dividend
on the Original Issue Price of $12.00, payable quarterly and is convertible to common stock at a
$3.00 conversion price. Each share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible, at the
option of the holder, at any time after the issuance of the such share.
In the event the Company issues or sells additional shares of common stock for consideration less
than the Series A conversion price in effect on the date of such issuance or sale (currently $3.00
per share), then the Series A conversion price will be reduced to a price equal to the
consideration per share paid for such additional shares of common stock.
At any time following the one-year anniversary of the Series A original issuance date (September
28, 2006), the Company may cause the conversion of all, but not less than all, of the Series A
Prefeerred Stock. However, the Company may not complete the mandatory conversion unless a
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 is effective, registering for resale the
shares of common stock to be issued upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock.
The Senior Subordinated Notes mature on September 28, 2009 and carry an interest rate equal to the
higher of 11% or the 90 day average of the 10 year U.S. Treasury Note plus 650 basis points. The
Revolving Notes mature on September 28, 2009 and carry an interest rate equal to the higher of 11%
or the 90 day average of the 10 year U.S. Treasury Note plus 650 basis points. Both the Senior
Subordinated Notes and the Senior Subordinated Revolving Notes are subordinated to our Senior
Credit Facilities.
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On April 14, 2007, we completed a transaction with BOCO Investments, LLC which included an
additional $3 million in subordinated debt. The facility matures December 31, 2007 with the
provision for one six-month extension. The facility has a floating interest rate equal to the 10
year Treasury plus 650 basis points, which is payable and resets quarterly.
On June 30, 2007, we had dividends payable of $37,397 to BOCO Investments and $2,543 to Mr.
Zimlich.
On June 30, 2007 our outstanding principal balances on our Senior Subordinated Note and Senior
Subordinated Revolving Note were:
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Senior subordinated note |
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GDBA Investments |
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$ |
3,731,991 |
|
Senior subordinated note |
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BOCA Investments |
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3,731,991 |
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$ |
7,463,983 |
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Senior subordinated revolving note |
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GDBA Investments |
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$ |
3,575,000 |
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Senior subordinated revolving note |
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BOCA Investments |
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4,275,000 |
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Total Senior subordinated revolving note |
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$ |
7,850,000 |
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DB Marketing LTD
We utilize the marketing services of DB Marketing LTD for most of our marketing efforts as well as
some of our public relations and investor relations. The principal of DB Marketing, LTD is Mr.
Doug Backman, who is the son of Mr. G. Brent Backman our majority shareholder and a director of our
company. We paid a total of $22,936 to DB Marketing during the
quarter ended June 30, 2007, $3,712 for DB Marketing Services
and $19,224 for other vendors contracted by DB Marketing.
(5) Notes Receivable and Development Deposits
During the course of acquiring properties for development, Across America Real Estate Corp, on
behalf of its subsidiaries and development partners, typically is required to provide capital for
earnest money deposits that may or may not be refundable in addition to investing in entitlements
for properties before the actual land purchase. Because these activities represent a risk of our
capital in the event the land purchase is not completed, it is our policy to require our
development partners to personally sign promissory notes to Across America Real Estate Corp. for
all proceeds expended before land is purchased. Once the land has been purchased and can
collateralize the capital invested by us, the promissory note is cancelled. AARD had $ 759,993 in
earnest money deposits outstanding at June 30, 2007. These deposits were held by development
partners who have each secured them through promissory notes held by us. These promissory notes
generally are callable on demand and carry an interest rate of 12% per annum.
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(6) Property and Equipment
The Companys property and equipment consisted of the following at June 30, 2007:
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Equipment |
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$ |
23,049 |
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Furniture and fixtures |
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|
17,396 |
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Computers and related equipment |
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|
34,018 |
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Software and intangibles |
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|
76,107 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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$ |
150,570 |
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less accumulated depreciation |
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(21,100 |
) |
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$ |
129,470 |
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Depreciation expense totaled $6,404 and $2,015 for the quarters ended June 30, 2007 and June 30,
2006 respectively. Depreciation expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 includes $642 related
to the depreciation of equipment under capital lease.
(7) Shareholders Equity
Preferred Stock
The Board of Directors is authorized to issue shares of preferred stock in series and to fix the
number of shares in such series as well as the designation, relative rights, powers, preferences,
restrictions, and limitations of all such series.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
As of June 30, 2007 the Company has 517,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
authorized and issued. Each share pays a 5% annual dividend on the Original Issue Price of $12.00,
payable quarterly and is convertible to common stock at a $3.00 conversion price.
Common Stock
As of June 30, 2007 the Company has 50,000,000 shares of common stock that are authorized,
16,036,625 shares that are issued and outstanding at a par value of $.001 per share.
Stock Based Compensation
On November 8, 2006 Across America Real Estate Corps Board of Directors approved the issuance of
options under the Corporations 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan. Under the plan the company is
authorized issue shares or options to purchase shares up not to exceed 1,000,000 shares. Options
granted shall not be exercisable more than ten years after the date of the grant. The exercise
price of any option grant shall not be less than the fair market value of the stock price on the
date of the grant.
Under the plan, three of the companys officers were granted options to purchase a total of 385,000
shares of common stock at the closing stock price as of November 8, 2006, which was $1.65 per
share. The options were granted with a five year term and a vesting schedule of 25% per year for
four years on the anniversary date of employment beginning with the next anniversary date for each
employee.
The fair value of the each option was calculated on the grant date of November 8, 2006 using the
Black-Scholes model and was valued at $0.94 using the following assumptions and inputs:
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Risk free interest rate |
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4.61 |
% |
Expected life |
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5.0 |
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Dividend yield |
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|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
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62.69 |
% |
Fair Value |
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$ |
0.94 |
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On March 6, 2007, three of the Companys directors were granted options under the plan to purchase
a total of 15,000 shares of common stock at the closing stock price as of March 6, 2007, which was
$2.75 per share. The options were granted with a five year term and a vesting schedule of 25% per
year for four years on the anniversary date of the grant.
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The fair value of each option was calculated on the grant date of March 6, 2007 using the
Black-Scholes model and was valued at $1.94 using the following assumptions and inputs:
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Risk free interest rate |
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|
4.48 |
% |
Expected life |
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|
5.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
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|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
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|
86.87 |
% |
Fair Value |
|
$ |
1.94 |
|
On April 2, 2007, employees were granted options under the plan to purchase a total 55,000
shares of common stock at the closing stock price as of April 2, 2007, which was $1.90 per share.
The options were granted with a five year term and a vesting schedule of 25% per year for four
years on the anniversary date of the grant.
The fair value of each option was calculated on the grant date of April 2, 2007 using the
Black-Scholes model and was value at $1.34 using the following assumptions and inputs:
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|
|
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.54 |
% |
Expected life |
|
|
5.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
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|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
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|
86.87 |
% |
Fair Value |
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
There are a number of assumptions and estimates used in calculating the fair value of options.
These include the expected term of the option, the expected volatility and the risk free interest
rate. These assumptions are included in the charts above. The basis for our expected volatility and
expected term estimates is a combination of our historical information. The risk-free interest
rate is based upon yields of U.S. Treasury strips with terms equal to the expected life of the
option or award being valued. Across America Real Estate Corp does not currently pay a dividend nor
does the Company expect to pay a dividend.
The total amount of compensation calculated for the full amount of options granted is $465,923, of
which $73,691 accounted for options granted during the quarter ended June 30, 2007. We accrue the
stock based compensation expense in the periods in which the grants vest. For the quarter ended
June 30, 2007, we accrued $36,981 in expense related to stock based compensation.
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Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2007 is summarized as follows:
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Options Outstanding |
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Options Exercisable |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Number |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Aggregate |
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of |
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Exercise |
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Contractual |
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Intrinsic |
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Shares |
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|
Exercise |
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Contractual |
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Intrinsic |
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|
Options |
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Price |
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Term |
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Value |
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Exercisable |
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Price |
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Term |
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Value |
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Balance at December 31,
2005 |
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Activity during 2006: |
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Granted |
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|
385,000 |
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|
|
1.65 |
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|
|
4.9 |
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Expired/Cancelled |
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Forfeited |
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Exercised |
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Balance at December 31,
2006 |
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|
385,000 |
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|
1.65 |
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|
4.9 |
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|
1,732,500 |
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Activity during 2007: |
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Granted |
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|
70,000 |
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|
2.08 |
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4.7 |
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Expired/Cancelled |
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Forfeited |
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Exercised |
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Balance, at June 30,
2007 |
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455,000 |
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|
1.72 |
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4.4 |
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447,500 |
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(8) Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
Income tax expense (benefit):
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Current tax expense (benefit): |
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Federal |
|
$ |
(366,077 |
) |
State |
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|
(52,508 |
) |
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|
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|
Total current tax expense (benefit) |
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$ |
(418,585 |
) |
Significant components of the Companys deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
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Deferred tax assets: |
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Impairment of Asset |
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$ |
756,410 |
|
Partnership income |
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|
177,748 |
|
Bad Debt |
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|
84,221 |
|
Depreciation |
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|
19,320 |
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|
|
Total deferred tax assets |
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$ |
1,037,698 |
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|
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts
of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for for income tax purposes.
Reconciliation of the income tax expense computed at U.S. federal statutory to the provision for income
taxes is as follows:
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|
Deferred tax expense (benefit): |
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|
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|
Federal |
|
$ |
(652,116 |
) |
State |
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|
(95,899 |
) |
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|
|
|
Total net deferred tax expense |
|
$ |
(748,015 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax at US federal statutory rates |
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$ |
(366,076 |
) |
State income taxes, net of federal |
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|
(52,508 |
) |
Change in beginning deferred balance |
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|
(748,016 |
) |
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|
Total income tax benefit |
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$ |
(1,166,600 |
) |
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|
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|
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not
that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent upon the realization of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary
differences become deductible. Management considers past history, the scheduled reversal of taxable temporary
differences, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. A valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. It is the full intention of the Company, that any carryback and carryforward
amounts will be utilized against future taxable income. As of June 30, 2007, the Company has a valuation
allowance of $ -0-.
(9) Noncontrolling Interests
Following is a summary of the noncontrolling interests in the equity of the Companys subsidiaries.
The Company establishes a subsidiary for each real estate project. Ownership in the subsidiaries is
allocated between the Company and the co-developer/contractor.
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Balance |
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Earnings allocated to |
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|
Earnings disbursed/accrued for |
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Balance |
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|
|
March 31, 2007 |
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Noncontrolling Interest |
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|
Noncontrolling Interest |
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|
June 30, 2007 |
|
Cypress |
|
$ |
4,594 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,594 |
|
2245 Main |
|
|
2,384 |
|
|
|
(2,384 |
) |
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|
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|
1 |
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Bluffton |
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|
2,502 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
2,502 |
|
Bluffton 46 |
|
|
60 |
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|
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|
|
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|
60 |
|
Laveen |
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|
298 |
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|
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298 |
|
West Valley |
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298 |
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298 |
|
American Fork |
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|
12,719 |
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|
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|
|
|
12,719 |
|
OP7 |
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|
(12,356 |
) |
|
|
(66,553 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(78,909 |
) |
Buckeye |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,633 |
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Total |
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$ |
10,499 |
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|
$ |
(67,304 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(56,805 |
) |
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(10) Concentration of Credit Risk for Cash
The Company has concentrated its credit risk for cash by maintaining deposits in financial
institutions, which may at times exceed the amounts covered by insurance provided by the United
States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The loss that would have resulted from that
risk totaled $1,409,850 at June 30, 2007, for the excess of the deposit liabilities reported by the
financial institution versus the amount that would have been covered by FDIC. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit
risk to cash.
(11) Operating Lease Commitments
Lessee
The Company entered into an office sublease agreement on October 28, 2006, which commenced December
11, 2006 and expires December 31, 2007. The lease payment is $4,432 per month.
Combined future minimum lease payments under the leases are as follows:
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|
December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
26,592 |
|
|
|
|
|
(12) Notes Payable
Vectra Bank Senior Credit Facility:
On April 25, 2005, we received a $10,000,000 financing commitment under a Senior Credit Agreement
from Vectra Bank of Colorado (Vectra Bank). This commitment permits us to fund construction notes
for build-to-suit real estate projects for national and regional chain retailers. The financing is
facilitated through a series of promissory notes. Each note is issued for individual projects under
the facility and must be underwritten and approved by Vectra Bank and has a term of 12 months with
one (1) allowable extension not to exceed 6 months subject to approval. Interest is funded from an
interest reserve established with each construction loan. The interest rate on each note is equal
to the 30 day LIBOR plus 2.25%. Each note under the facility is for an amount, as determined by
Vectra Bank, not to exceed the lesser of 75% of the appraised value of the real property under the
approved appraisal for the project or 75% of the project costs. Principal on each note is due at
maturity, with no prepayment penalty. Vectra Bank retains a First Deed of Trust on each property
financed and the facility has the personal guarantees of GDBA and its principals.
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On August 3, 2006 we executed a First Amendment to our Senior Credit Agreement with Vectra Bank
extending the expiration date of the facility to July 21, 2007, which is renewable annually. The
terms and conditions of each construction note issued under the facility remain unchanged, and any
construction issued prior to the expiration date of the Credit Agreement, will survive the
expiration of the facility and will be subject to its individual term as outlined in the Credit
Agreement.
As of June 30, 2007, we had four outstanding notes under this facility with a principal amount
totaling $2,354,647. Total interest accrued through June 30, 2007 was $70,061.
United Western Bank Senior Credit Facility
On May 7, 2007, we entered into a $25 million senior credit facility with United Western Bank. This
commitment permits us to fund construction notes for build-to-suit real estate projects for
national and regional chain retailers. The financing is facilitated through a series of promissory
notes. Each note is issued for individual projects under the facility and must be underwritten and
approved by United Western Bank and has a term of 12 months with one (1) allowable extension not to
exceed 6 months subject to approval. Interest is funded from an interest reserve established with
each construction loan. The interest rate on each note is equal to Prime rate minus 50 basis
points Each note under the facility is for an amount, as determined by United Western Bank, not to
exceed the lesser of 75% of the appraised value of the real property under the approved appraisal
for the project or 75% of the project costs. Principal on each note is due at maturity, with no
prepayment penalty. United Western Bank retains a First Deed of Trust on each property financed.
As of June 30, 2007, we had one outstanding note under this facility with a principal amount
totaling $1,088,181.
As of June 30, 2007 our total outstanding principal due on all outstanding notes payable and our
annual schedule of repayment is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
436,794 |
|
2008 |
|
|
3,076,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,512,889 |
|
|
|
|
|
(13) Capital Lease Obligations
The Company entered into a capital equipment lease on October 4, 2005. The lease commenced on
October 4, 2005 and expires September 26, 2010. The lease payment is $231 per month.
The Company entered into a sublease agreement with Matrix Tower Holdings, LLC on October 28, 2006.
As part of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay $500 per month for the use of the existing
furniture at the premise. On December 1, 2007 AARD shall purchase the furniture for $10.
The future minimum lease payments under the leases are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
4,386 |
|
2008 |
|
|
2,772 |
|
2009 |
|
|
2,772 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2,289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
12,219 |
|
less imputed interest |
|
|
438 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
11,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
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Assets held under capital leases are recorded at the fair value of the leased asset at the
inception of the lease. Amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method over the
shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the period of the related lease.
(14) Spin Off of Subsidiaries
On January 10, 2007, the Companys directors approved, subject to the effectiveness of a
registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission, a spin-off to Company shareholders of
record as of March 1, 2007 (the Record Date), on a pro rata basis, with one share each of Across
America Real Estate Exchange, Inc. and Across America Financial Services, Inc. to be issued for
each ten shares issued and outstanding of Company common stock or common stock upon conversion of
Company preferred stock owned by such shareholders as of the Record Date. The registration
statements of Across America Real Estate Exchange, Inc. and Across America Financial Services, Inc.
became effective on February 21, 2007 and March 19, 2007, respectively. The new shares of Across
America Real Estate Exchange, Inc. and Across America Financial Services, Inc. were distributed to
Company shareholders on or about March 23, 2007.
(15) Impairment of Assets
We invest significantly in real estate assets. Accordingly, our policy on asset impairment is
considered a critical accounting estimate. Management periodically evaluates the Companys property
and equipment to determine whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that a possible
impairment in the carrying values of the assets has occurred. As part of this evaluation, and in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS No. 144), the Company records the carrying
value of the property at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less
estimated selling costs. The amount the Company will ultimately realize on these asset sales could
differ from the amount recorded in the financial statements. The Company engages real estate
brokers to assist in determining the estimated selling price or when external opinions are not
available uses their own market knowledge. The estimated selling costs are based on the Companys
experience with similar asset sales. The Company records an impairment charge and writes down an
assets carrying value if the carrying value exceeds the estimated selling price less costs to
sell.
An impairment of assets of $1,939,513 was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2007
included the following (amounts below are individually rounded):
|
|
|
$898,047 for Ridgeview which reflected the final disposition price of the property |
|
|
|
|
$127,494 for Bluffton 46 which reflected current market value for undeveloped land and
our cost to finance the property |
|
|
|
|
$316,544 for Bluffton which reflected current market value for undeveloped land and our
cost to finance the property |
|
|
|
|
$442,925 for West Valley which reflected cost to complete project and the current
market value for such properties |
|
|
|
|
$154,504 for American Fork which reflected current market value for similar properties. |
(16) Selling, General and Administrative Expense
The Companys selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was
$1,081,704 compared to $348,639 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The major components of
selling, general and administrative expense are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter Ending |
|
Expense Type |
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
June 30, 2006 |
|
Payroll and related expenses |
|
$ |
613,667 |
|
|
$ |
238,852 |
|
Bad Debt Expense |
|
|
215,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
Premise and Equipment |
|
|
23,726 |
|
|
|
11,137 |
|
Computer |
|
|
23,132 |
|
|
|
1,676 |
|
General Office |
|
|
20,401 |
|
|
|
5,906 |
|
Professional Fees |
|
|
108,407 |
|
|
|
37,717 |
|
Marketing |
|
|
28,319 |
|
|
|
13,399 |
|
Other |
|
|
48,099 |
|
|
|
39,952 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Selling, General and Administrative |
|
$ |
1,081,704 |
|
|
$ |
348,639 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS AND PLAN OF OPERATION
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in
conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto included in, Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB. This item contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB and the documents incorporated herein by reference contain
forward-looking statements that have been made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,
estimates, and projections about our industry, management beliefs, and certain assumptions made by
our management. Words such as anticipates, expects, intends, plans, believes, seeks,
estimates, variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict; therefore,
actual results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in any such forward-looking
statements. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
However, readers should carefully review the risk factors set forth herein and in other reports and
documents that we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly
the Report on Form 10-SB, and future Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB and any Current Reports on Form
8-K.
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(a) RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below; and all of the other
information included in this document. Any of the following risks could materially adversely affect
our business, financial condition or operating results and could negatively impact the value of
your investment.
WHILE WE HAVE GENERATED A MODEST PROFIT IN TWO OF OUR LAST THREE FISCAL YEARS, THERE IS NO
GUARANTEE THAT WE WILL BE PROFITABLE IN THE FUTURE.
Our revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 were $8,459,994. We had a net loss of
$735,771 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. On the other hand, our revenues for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 were $7,951,962. We had net income of $77,666 for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005. Our revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 were
$1,787,922. We had net income of $25,686 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Although we
have had a modest profit in two of the past three fiscal years, we cannot say whether we will be
able to achieve sustained profitability. We were not profitable in our most recent fiscal quarter.
In fact, we recorded an impairment to our assets of approximately $1,940,000. We cannot guarantee
that we will not experience further impairments to our assets or other losses which could cause us
to be unprofitable in our latest fiscal year. We have only completed a limited number of
transactions, so it continues to be difficult for us to accurately forecast our quarterly and
annual revenue. However, we use our forecasted revenue to establish our expense budget. Most of our
expenses are fixed in the short term or incurred in advance of anticipated revenue. As a result, we
may not be able to decrease our expenses in a timely manner to offset any revenue shortfall. We
attempt to keep revenues in line with expenses but cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
WE WILL NEED ADDITIONAL FINANCING IN THE FUTURE BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO
US.
In order to expand our business, we will continue to need additional capital. To date, we have been
successful in obtaining capital, but we cannot guarantee that additional capital will be available
at all or under sufficient terms and conditions for us to utilize it. Because we have an ongoing
need for capital, we may experience a lack of liquidity in our future operations. We will need
additional financing of some type, which we do not now possess, to fully develop our business plan.
We expect to rely principally upon our ability to raise additional financing, the success of which
cannot be guaranteed. To the extent that we experience a substantial lack of liquidity, our
development in accordance with our business plan may be delayed or indefinitely postponed, which
would have a materially adverse impact on our operations and the investors investment.
AS A COMPANY WITH LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY, WE ARE INHERENTLY A RISKY
INVESTMENT. OUR OPERATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO OUR ABILITY TO FINANCE REAL ESTATE PROJECTS.
Because we are a company with a limited history, our operations, which consist of real estate
financing of build-to-suite projects for specific national retailers, must be considered an
extremely risky business, subject to numerous risks. Our operations will depend, among other
things, upon our ability to finance real estate projects and for those projects to be sold.
Further, there is the possibility that our proposed operations will not generate income sufficient
to meet operating expenses or will generate income and capital appreciation, if any, at rates lower
than those anticipated or necessary to sustain the investment. The value of our assets may become
impaired by a variety of factors, which would make it unlikely, if not impossible to profit from
the sale of our real estate. Our operations may be affected by many factors, some of which are
beyond our control. Any of these problems, or a combination thereof, could have a materially
adverse effect on our viability as an entity.
WE HAVE A HEAVY RELIANCE ON OUR CURRENT FUNDING COMMITMENTS WITH TWO SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS.
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We are currently dependant upon our relationships with GDBA Investments, LLLP,(GDBA), our largest
shareholder, and BOCO Investments, LLC,(BOCO) a private
Colorado limited liability company. Each has provided us with funding through a $10 million subordinated debt vehicle and a $3 million
preferred convertible equity. We would be unable to fund any projects if we lose our current
funding commitment from these shareholders. In addition, our senior credit facility with Vectra
Bank Colorado, which is
renewable annually, has been guaranteed by GDBA and its principals. We are currently seeking to
renew our senior credit facility without the continuation of these guarantees but cannot guarantee
that we will be able to do so. In any case, we expect to rely upon both GDBA and BOCO for funding
commitments for the foreseeable future.
OUR INDEBTEDNESS UNDER OUR VARIOUS CREDIT FACILITIES ARE SUBSTANTIAL AND COULD LIMIT OUR ABILITY TO
GROW OUR BUSINESS.
As of June 30, 2007, we had total indebtedness under our various credit facilities of approximately
$18.8 million. Our indebtedness could have important consequences to you.
For example, it could:
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increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; |
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|
|
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations
to payments on our indebtedness if we do not maintain specified financial
ratios, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow for other purposes;
or |
|
|
|
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business
and the industry in which we operate, thereby placing us at a competitive
disadvantage compared to our competitors that may have less indebtedness. |
In addition, our credit facilities permit us to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the
future. As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately $32.1 million available to us for additional
borrowing under our $55 million various credit facilities. If we increase our indebtedness by
borrowing under our various credit facilities or incur other new indebtedness, the risks described
above would increase.
OUR VARIOUS CREDIT FACILITIES HAVE RESTRICTIVE TERMS AND OUR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE
TERMS COULD PUT US IN DEFAULT, WHICH WOULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS AND PROSPECTS.
Our various credit facilities contain a number of significant covenants. These covenants limit our
ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to, among other things:
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incur additional indebtedness; |
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|
|
make capital expenditures and other investments above a certain level; |
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|
|
merge, consolidate or dispose of our assets or the capital stock or assets of any subsidiary; |
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|
|
pay dividends, make distributions or redeem capital stock in certain circumstances; |
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|
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enter into transactions with our affiliates; |
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|
|
grant liens on our assets or the assets of our subsidiaries; and |
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|
|
make or repay intercompany loans. |
Our various credit facilities require us to maintain specified financial ratios. Our ability to
meet these financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control, and we may not
meet those ratios. A breach of any of these restrictive covenants or our inability to comply with
the required financial ratios would result in a default under our various credit facilities or
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of
our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness. If the creditors accelerate amounts
owing under our various credit facilities because of a default and we are unable to pay such
amounts, the creditors have the right to foreclose on our assets.
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WE PAY INTEREST ON ALL OF OUR CREDIT FACILITIES AT VARIABLE RATES, RATHER THAN FIXED RATES, WHICH
COULD AFFECT OUR PROFITABILITY.
All of our credit facilities provide for the payment of interest at variable rates. None of our
credit facilities provide for the payment of interest at fixed rates. We can potentially realize
profitability to the extent that we can borrow at a lower rate of interest and charge a higher rate
of interest in our operations. Because our credit facilities are at variable rates, our profit
margins could be depressed or even eliminated by rising interest rates on funds we must borrow.
Rising interest rates could have a materially adverse affect on our operations.
WE DO NOT HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF BEING ABLE TO SELL PROPERTIES AT A PROFIT
We have only been in business since 2003. We do not have a significant track record and may be
unable to sell properties upon completion. We may be forced to sell properties at a loss.
Furthermore, in order to sell properties for a profit, we may be forced to hold properties for
longer periods that we plan, which may require the need for additional financing sources. Any of
these conditions would likely result in reduced operating profits and could likely strain current
funding agreements.
MANAGEMENT OF POTENTIAL GROWTH.
We hope to experience rapid growth which, if achieved, will place a significant strain on our
managerial, operational, and financial systems resources. To accommodate our current size and
manage growth, we must continue to implement and improve our financial strength and our operational
systems, and expand. There is no guarantee that we will be able to effectively manage the expansion
of our operations, or that our systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our
expanded operations or that we will be able to obtain facilities to support our growth. Our
inability to effectively manage our future growth would have a material adverse effect on us.
THE MANNER IN WHICH WE FINANCE OUR PROJECTS CREATES THE POSSIBILITY OF A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
We fund our projects with construction financing obtained through the efforts of our management and
our shareholders, GDBA and BOCO. This arrangement could create a conflict of interest with respect
to such financings. However, there may be an inherent conflict of interest in the arrangement until
such time as we might seek such financings on a competitive basis.
LACK OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS.
We do not have a majority of independent directors on our board of directors and we cannot
guarantee that our board of directors will have a majority of independent directors in the future.
In the absence of a majority of independent directors, our executive officers, which are also
principal stockholders and directors, could establish policies and enter into transactions without
independent review and approval thereof. This could present the potential for a conflict of
interest between our stockholders and us generally and the controlling officers, stockholders or
directors.
INTENSE COMPETITION IN OUR MARKET COULD PREVENT US FROM DEVELOPING REVENUE AND PREVENT US FROM
ACHIEVING ANNUAL PROFITABILITY.
We provide a defined service to finance real estate projects. The barriers to entry are not
significant. Our service could be rendered noncompetitive or obsolete. Competition from larger and
more established companies is a significant threat and expected to increase. Most of the companies
with which we compete
and expect to compete have far greater capital resources, and many of them have substantially
greater experience in real estate development. Our ability to compete effectively may be adversely
affected by the ability of these competitors to devote greater resources than we can.
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POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS.
Our quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety
of factors, most of which are outside of our control, including: the demand for our products or
services; seasonal trends in financing; the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other
costs relating to the development of our properties; price competition or pricing changes in the
industry; technical or regulatory difficulties; general economic conditions; and economic
conditions specific to our industry. Our quarterly results may also be significantly impacted by
the impact of the accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing transactions or other matters.
Particularly at our early stage of development, such accounting treatment can have a material
impact on the results for any quarter. Due to the foregoing factors, among others, it is likely
that our operating results will fall below our expectations or those of investors in some future
quarter.
OUR SUCCESS WILL BE DEPENDENT UPON OUR OPERATING PARTNERS EFFORTS.
Our success will be dependent, to a large extent, upon the efforts of our operating partners in our
various projects. To the extent that these partners, individually or collectively, fail to develop
projects in a timely or cost-effective manner, our profit margins could be depressed or even
eliminated. If we cannot or do not select appropriate partners for our projects, our profitability
and viability will suffer. The absence of one or more partners who develop projects in a timely or
cost-effective manner could have a material, adverse impact on our operations.
OUR SUCCESS WILL BE DEPENDENT UPON OUR MANAGEMENTS EFFORTS.
Our success will be dependent upon the decision making of our directors and executive officers.
These individuals intend to commit as much time as necessary to our business, but this commitment
is no assurance of success. The loss of any or all of these individuals, particularly Ms. Ann L.
Schmitt, our President, and James W. Creamer, III, our Chief Financial Officer, could have a
material, adverse impact on our operations. We have no written employment agreements with any
officers and directors, including Ms. Schmitt or Mr. Creamer. We have not obtained key man life
insurance on the lives of any of these individuals.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
Our officers and directors are required to exercise good faith and high integrity in our management
affairs. Our articles of incorporation provides, however, that our officers and directors shall
have no liability to our stockholders for losses sustained or liabilities incurred which arise from
any transaction in their respective managerial capacities unless they violated their duty of
loyalty, did engaged in intentional misconduct or gross negligence. Our articles and bylaws also
provide for the indemnification by us of the officers and directors against any losses or
liabilities they may incur as a result of the manner in which they operate our business or conduct
the internal affairs.
OUR STOCK PRICE MAY BE VOLATILE, AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESELL YOUR SHARES AT OR ABOVE THE
PUBLIC SALE PRICE.
There has been, and continues to be, a limited public market for our common stock. Our common stock
trades on the NASD Bulletin Board. However, an active trading market for our shares has not, and
may never develop or be sustained. If you purchase shares of common stock, you may not be able to
resell those shares at or above the initial price you paid. The market price of our common stock
may fluctuate significantly in response to numerous factors, some of which are beyond our control,
including the following:
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Further, we cannot assure that an investor will be able to liquidate his investment without
considerable delay, if at all. The factors which we have discussed in this document may have a
significant impact on the market price of our common stock. It is also possible that the relatively
low price of our common stock may keep many brokerage firms from engaging in transactions in our
common stock.
As restrictions on resale end, the market price of our stock could drop significantly if the
holders of restricted shares sell them or are perceived by the market as intending to sell them.
BUYING A LOW-PRICED PENNY STOCK SUCH AS OURS IS RISKY AND SPECULATIVE.
Our shares are defined as a penny stock under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and rules of
the Commission. The Exchange Act and such penny stock rules generally impose additional sales
practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who sell our securities to persons other
than certain accredited investors who are, generally, institutions with assets in excess of
$5,000,000 or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding
$200,000, or $300,000 jointly with spouse, or in transactions not recommended by the broker-dealer.
For transactions covered by the penny stock rules, a broker-dealer must make a suitability
determination for each purchaser and receive the purchasers written agreement prior to the sale.
In addition, the broker-dealer must make certain mandated disclosures in penny stock transactions,
including the actual sale or purchase price and actual bid and offer quotations, the compensation
to be received by the broker-dealer and certain associated persons, and deliver certain disclosures
required by the SEC. Consequently, the penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers
to make a market in or trade our common stock and may also affect your ability to sell any of our
shares you may own in the public markets.
WE DO NOT EXPECT TO PAY DIVIDENDS ON COMMON STOCK.
We have not paid any cash dividends with respect to our common stock, and it is unlikely that we
will pay any dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Earnings, if any, that we may
realize will be retained in the business for further development and expansion.
Overview and History
Across America Real Estate Corp. was incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on April
22, 2003.
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In 2003, we completed a registered offering of our common shares under the provisions of the
Colorado securities laws and under an exemption from the federal securities laws. We raised a
total of $34,325 in this offering.
We act as a co-developer, including as a financier, to develop built-to-suit real estate projects
for specific retailers and other tenants who sign long-term leases for use of the property. Our
primary source of revenue is from profits we receive upon the sale of our projects upon completion;
however we also receive revenue from preferred dividends on our invested capital in projects,
management fees we charge to our projects and rental income from our completed projects before
their disposition. In addition we may share in certain revenues directly related to our projects
with our development partners such as development fees and leasing and sales commissions
On September 28, 2006, we completed a $20 million dollar funding. BOCO Investments, LLC, a private
Colorado limited liability company, agreed to provide us with new funding through a $7 million
subordinated debt vehicle and a $3 million preferred convertible equity. Simultaneously, GDBA
Investments, LLLP, has agreed to restructure its $10 million in subordinated debt to mirror the
structure of the BOCO Investments, LLC contribution, including $3 million preferred convertible
equity.
In October, 2006, management began to implement a national sales strategy where five sales regions
were created throughout the United States, to include the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, South
Central, Midwest and East regions. Regional vice presidents were hired to manage each of the
regions, which encompass five to six states. Management focused on hiring people with significant
experience and established contacts in real estate, specifically in the triple net small-box retail
space. Each regional vice president is responsible for marketing our services to retailers and
developers throughout their regions, as well as hire and manage sales representatives and utilize
independent contractors to cover the smaller markets in their regions. Additionally, we also hired
a national sales manager, who in addition to supervising the regional sales vice presidents, is
responsible for the marketing the company to national retail chains.
On April 2, 2007, we hired a Senior Vice President of Operations. This individual will have the
responsibility for the review of new project opportunities, oversight of projects in process and
the sale of properties at project completion.
On April 14, 2007, we completed a related party transaction with GDBA Investments, LLLP and BOCO
Investments, LLC which included an additional $6 million in subordinated debt, consisting of $3
million from each party. The facility matures December 31, 2007 with the provision for one
six-month extension. The facility has a floating interest rate equal to the 10 year Treasury plus
650 basis points, which is payable and resets quarterly.
On May 7, 2007, we entered into a $25 million senior credit facility with United Western Bank. .
This commitment permits us to fund construction notes for build-to-suit real estate projects for
national and regional chain retailers. The financing is facilitated through a series of promissory
notes. Each note is issued for individual projects under the facility and must be underwritten and
approved by United Western Bank and has a term of 12 months with one (1) allowable extension not to
exceed 6 months subject to approval. Interest is funded from an interest reserve established with
each construction loan. The interest rate on each note is equal to Prime rate minus 50 basis
points Each note under the facility is for an amount, as determined by United Western Bank, not to
exceed the lesser of 75% of the appraised value of the real
property under the approved appraisal for the project or 75% of the project costs. Principal on
each note is due at maturity, with no prepayment penalty. United Western Bank retains a First Deed
of Trust on each property financed.
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During the quarter ended June 30, 2007 we recognized impairment charges on five properties totaling
$1,939,513 (please see footnote 15) All of the impaired properties plus $188,808 of our bad debt
expense were related to business dealings with our former development partner Automotive
Development Group, with whom we terminated our business relationship in October 2006.
Our principal business address is 700 17th Street, Suite 1200, Denver, Colorado 80202. We are in
the business of financing and developing build-to-suit real estate projects for specific retailers
who sign long-term leases for use of the property. We create each project such that it will
generate income from the placement of the construction loan, rental income during the period in
which the property is held, and capital appreciation upon sale of the facility. Our affiliates,
subsidiaries and management develop the construction and permanent financing for our benefit.
We have not been subject to any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding.
Results of Operations
The following discussion involves our results of operations for the quarters ending June 30, 2007
and June 30, 2006.
Our revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $5,011,327compared to $143,917 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2006. Project sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $4,924,336
compared to no project sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Of the four properties sold
during the quarter, three were land dispositions of properties that we were no longer going to
develop and one property was a completed project. As we move current projects through our pipeline
over the next several quarters, we would anticipate that project sales would likely increase. We
had rental income for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 of $15,875 compared to $143,917 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2006, which is attributable to having fewer rent producing properties in the
current quarter versus the prior year. Because we target selling properties as soon as they are
completed and occupied, we do not anticipate that these revenues will increase substantially over
the next several quarters. Management fees and financing activity revenue, for the quarter ended
June 30, 2007 were $22,943 and $48,173 respectively compared to no management fees or financing
activity revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Management fees are primarily comprised of
origination fees taken by us as we enter into new projects and financing activity revenues are
recognized by us when a project is sold. We would anticipate these revenues will increase going
forward as we continue our marketing efforts to increase our projects and as we continue to move
projects through our pipeline.
We recognize cost of sales on projects during the period in which they are sold. Cost of sales for
the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $4,645,324 compared to no cost of sales recognized for the
quarter ended June 30, 2006. Gross margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was approximately
5.7%, which is significantly lower than our target gross margins of 15% to 20% primarily caused by
the high ratio of raw land sales of our impaired property during the quarter.
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Selling, general and administrative costs were $1,081,704 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007
compared to $348,639 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. This increase was largely attributable
to the substantial increase in staff over the past year in addition to increased sales and
marketing activity to generate additional projects. We anticipate these costs will continue to
increase as we continue to grow our business activities going forward. Included in selling,
general and administrative costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was $214,953 in bad debt
expense which was a one time charge related to write-off of promissory notes with developers
related with our impairment analysis.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2007 we recognized impairment charges on five properties totaling
$1,939,513 (please see footnote 15) All of the impaired properties plus $188,808 of our bad debt
expense were related to business dealings with our former development partner Automotive
Development Group, with whom we terminated our business relationship in October 2006. We assessed
the feasibility to moving forward and developing each project or liquidating the undeveloped
properties. One project is completed and for sale, another project is under construction, two
undeveloped properties are for sale and one undeveloped property, Ridgeview, was sold in June.
Ridgeview represented an impairment of $898,047 or 46.3% if our total impairment. While this is a
significantly larger impairment than we anticipated, of the size of the investment in this
property, we made the determination that it was better to liquidate the asset. Although Automotive
Development Group is contractually liable for 49% of any losses or impairments on these properties,
Across America Real Estate has recognized the full effect of the impairment and we are currently
evaluating our options to recoup any losses from our former development partner. While we believe
that we have no other properties at immediate risk for impairment, we will continue to impairment
test our portfolio on a quarterly basis.
We had a net loss of $1,923,108 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 compared to a net loss of
$213,312 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. Comprehensive loss applicable to common
shareholders, after preferred stock dividends was $2,000,446 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007
compared to $213,312 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The substantial increase in net loss was
primarily a result of a lower than expected total gross margin for the quarter in addition to the
substantial impairment charge we recognized. Additionally we have had a significant increase in
selling, general and administrative costs incurred, particularly with the addition of new
management and sales staff in the last year. Given that our targeted project cycle is between
seven and eight months and we recognize the majority of our revenue once a project is sold upon
completion, there is an expected lag of increased revenues to offset the increased cost of our
additional sales and infrastructure. We anticipate that much of the increased revenue from our
additional project sales efforts will be realized in the second half of 2007. We would anticipate
generating enough revenue in 2007 to support the additional infrastructure and believe we could
return to profitability within the next few quarters.
The following discussion involves our results of operations for the six months ending June 30, 2007
and June 30, 2006.
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Our revenues for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 were $5,239,311 compared to $2,018,995 for the
six-months ended June 30, 2006. Project sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 were
$4,924,336 compared to 1,723,000 for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. This represents four
properties sold during the six-months ended June 30, 2007 compared to one property sold during the
six-months ended June 30, 2006. We had rental income for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 of $52,204 compared to $268,995
for the six-months ended June 30, 2006, which is attributable to having fewer rent producing
properties in the current quarter versus the prior year. Management fees and financing activity
revenue, for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 were $214,598 and $48,173 respectively compared to
management fees of $27,000 and no financing activity revenue for the six-months ended June 30,
2006. We would anticipate these revenues will increase going forward as we continue our marketing
efforts to increase our projects and as we continue to move projects through our pipeline.
We recognize cost of sales on projects during the period in which they are sold. Cost of sales for
the six-months ended June 30, 2007 were $4,645,324 compared to $1,462,852 for the six-months ended
June 30, 2006. Gross margin for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 was approximately 5.7%, which
is significantly lower than our target gross margins of 15% to 20% primarily because of the high
ratio of raw land sales of our impaired property during the quarter. Gross margin for the
six-months ended June 30, 2006 was approximately 15.1%.
Selling, general and administrative costs were $1,907,906 for the six-months ended June 30, 2007
compared to $630,100 for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. This increase was largely
attributable to the substantial increase in staff over the past year in addition to increased sales
and marketing activity to generate additional projects. We anticipate these costs will continue to
increase as we continue to grow our business activities going forward. Also included in selling,
general and administrative costs for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 was $214,953 in bad debt
expense which was a one time charge related to write-off of promissory notes with developers
related with our impairment analysis.
During the six-months ended June 30, 2007 we recognized impairment charges on five properties
totaling $1,939,513 (please see footnote 15) All of the impaired properties plus $188,808 of our
bad debt expense were related to business dealings with our former development partner Automotive
Development Group, with whom we terminated our business relationship in October 2006. We assessed
the feasibility to moving forward and developing each project or liquidating the undeveloped
properties. One project is completed and for sale, another project is under construction, two
undeveloped properties are for sale and one undeveloped property, Ridgeview, was sold in June.
Ridgeview represented an impairment of $898,047 or 46.3% if our total impairment. While this is a
significantly larger impairment than we anticipated, of the size of the investment in this
property, we made the determination that it was better to liquidate the asset. Although Automotive
Development Group is contractually liable for 49% of any losses or impairments on these properties,
Across America Real Estate has recognized the full effect of the impairment and we are currently
evaluating our options to recoup any losses from our former development partner. While we believe
that we have no other properties at immediate risk for impairment, we will continue to impairment
test our portfolio on a quarterly basis.
We had a net loss of $2,336,575 for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 compared to a net loss of
$257,329 for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. Comprehensive loss applicable to common
shareholders, after preferred stock dividends was $2,490,401 for the six-months ended June 30, 2007
compared to $257,329 for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. The substantial increase in net loss
was primarily the result of a lower than expected total gross margin for the period in addition to
the substantial impairment charge we recognized. Additionally we have had a significant increase
in selling, general and
administrative costs incurred, particularly with the addition of new management and sales staff in
the last year. Given that our targeted project cycle is between seven and eight months and we
recognize the majority of our revenue once a project is sold upon completion, there is an expected
lag of increased revenues to offset the increased cost of our additional sales and infrastructure.
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We anticipate that much of the increased revenue from our additional project sales efforts will be
realized in the second half of 2007. We would anticipate generating enough revenue in 2007 to
support the additional infrastructure and believe we could return to profitability within the next
few quarters.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents, were $1,609,850 on June 30, 2007 compared to $1,097,440 on December 31,
2006.
Cash used in operating activities increased to $411,566 for the six-months ended June 30, 2007
compared to cash provided by operating activities of $91,871 for the six-months ended June 30,
2006. This was primarily the result of our increase project flow and funding construction in
progress and investment in land, offset by additional indebtedness to related parties. As we
continue to increase our project pipeline, we anticipate that cash used in operations will continue
to be significant.
Cash used in investing activities increased to $456,690 for the six-months ended June 30, 2007
compared to $119,530 used in investing activities for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. We issue
promissory notes to our development partners when we invest earnest money on potential new projects
which are retired when we purchase the land into the subsidiary. The issuance of these notes
receivable were substantially higher for the six-months ended June 30, 2007 compared to June 30,
2006 given our increased project pipeline activity, which we would expect to continue.
Cash provided by financing activities was $1,380,663 the six-months ended June 30, 2007 compared to
cash used in financing activities of 146,782 for the six-months ended June 30, 2006. This shift is
primarily the result of our increase project activity. As we continue to increase our project
pipeline we expect that our cash provided by financing activities will continue to be significant.
On June 30, 2007 we were had total availability on our three Senior Subordinated Revolving Notes of
$4,686,017 and we had availability of $27,442,500 on our two Senior Credit Facilities as of June
30, 2007.
Because we recognized impairment charges on five properties totaling $1,939,513 (please see
footnote 15) in one quarter, we became subject to an Event of Default provision under our Senior
Subordinate Revolving Notes. This Event of Default provision was triggered when we recognized a net
loss under GAAP of greater than $1,000,000 in any calendar quarter. This Event of Default provision
has been waived by our Senior Subordinate Note Holders.
Management continues to assess our capital resources in relation to our ability to fund continued
operations on an ongoing basis. As such, management may seek to access the capital markets to
raise additional capital through the issuance of additional equity, debt or a combination of both
in order to fund our operations and continued growth.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial
Instrumentsan amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140. Companies are required to apply
Statement 155 as of the first annual reporting period that begins after September 15, 2006. The
Company does not believe
adoption of SFAS No. 155 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
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In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assetsan
amendment of FASB Statement No. 140. Companies are required to apply Statement 156 as of the first
annual reporting period that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not believe adoption
of SFAS No. 156 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No.48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with
FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 also prescribes a recognition
threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a
tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return that results in a tax benefit.
Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on de-recognition, statement of operations classification of
interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. This
interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company will
adopt FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007, as required. The Company has determined that there is no impact
in adopting FIN 48.
In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108), Considering
the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial
Statements, which addresses how uncorrected errors in previous years should be considered when
quantifying errors in current-year financial statements. SAB 108 requires companies to consider the
effect of all carry over and reversing effects of prior-year misstatements when quantifying errors
in current-year financial statements and the related financial statement disclosures. SAB 108 must
be applied to annual financial statements for the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006.
We are currently assessing the impact of adopting SAB 108 but do not expect that it will have a
material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value
Measurement, (FAS 157). This Standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have not determined the effect
that the adoption of FAS 157 will have on our consolidated results of operations, financial
condition or cash flows.
On September 29, 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No.158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit
Pension and Other Postretirement Plansan amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and
132(R). SFAS No. 158 requires an entity to recognize in its statement of financial position the
overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan measured as the
difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation. An entity will be
required to recognize as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, the actuarial gains
and losses and the prior service costs and credits that arise pursuant to FASB Statements No. 87,
Employers Accounting for Pensions and No. 106, Employers Accounting for Postretirement
Benefits Other Than Pensions. Furthermore, SFAS No. 158 requires that an entity use a plan
measurement date that is the same as its fiscal year-end. An entity will be required to disclose
additional information in the notes to financial statements about certain effects on net periodic
benefit cost in the upcoming fiscal year that arise from delayed recognition of the actuarial gains
and losses and the prior service costs and credits. The requirement to recognize the funded status
of a defined benefit postretirement plan and the related disclosure requirements is effective for
fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. The requirement to change the measurement date to the
year-end reporting date is for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. We do not anticipate
this statement will have any impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
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Seasonality
At this point in our business operations our revenues are not impacted by seasonal demands for our
products or services. As we penetrate our addressable market and enter new geographical regions,
we may experience a degree of seasonality.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make a number of estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Such estimates and assumptions
affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing
basis, we evaluate estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other
factors and circumstances. We believe our estimates and assumptions are reasonable in the
circumstances; however, actual results may differ from these estimates under different future
conditions.
We believe that the estimates and assumptions that are most important to the portrayal of our
financial condition and results of operations, in that they require subjective or complex
judgments, form the basis for the accounting policies deemed to be most critical to us. These
relate to bad debts, impairment of intangible assets and long lived assets, contractual adjustments
to revenue, and contingencies and litigation. We believe estimates and assumptions related to
these critical accounting policies are appropriate under the circumstances; however, should future
events or occurrences result in unanticipated consequences, there could be a material impact on our
future financial conditions or results of operations.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, based on an evaluation of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a -15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Exchange Act),
each our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer has concluded that our disclosure
controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in
our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the applicable
time periods specified by the SECs rules and forms.
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during our
most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no legal proceedings, to which we are a party, which could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition or operating results.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Because we recognized impairment charges on five properties totaling $1,939,513 (please see
footnote 15) in one quarter, we became subject to an Event of Default provision under our Senior
Subordinate Revolving Notes. This Event of Default provision was triggered when we recognized a net
loss under GAAP of greater than $1,000,000 in any calendar quarter. This Event of Default provision
has been waived by our Senior Subordinate Note Holders.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibits
10.18 |
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, BOCO, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.19 |
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, BOCO, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.20 |
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Amendment to Revolving Note, BOCO, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.21 |
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Amendment to Revolving Note, BOCO, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.22 |
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, GDBA, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.23 |
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, GDBA, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.24 |
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Amendment to Revolving Note, GDBA, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.25 |
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Amendment to Revolving Note, GDBA, dated August 10, 2007 |
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List of Subsidiaries |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
Reports on Form 8-K
We filed the following reports under cover of Form 8K for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007:
April 11, 2007, April 13, 2007, and May 8, 2007, all relating to Form FD Disclosures.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has dully
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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ACROSS AMERICA REAL ESTATE CORP.
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Dated: August 13, 2007 |
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/s/ Ann L. Schmitt
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Ann L. Schmitt |
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President, Chief Executive
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Dated: August 13, 2007 |
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/s/ James W Creamer III
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James W Creamer III |
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Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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10.18
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, BOCO, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.19
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, BOCO, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.20
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Amendment to Revolving Note, BOCO, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.21
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Amendment to Revolving Note, BOCO, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.22
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, GDBA, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.23
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Amendment to Subordinated Note, GDBA, dated August 10, 2007 |
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10.24
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Amendment to Revolving Note, GDBA, dated March 30, 2007 |
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10.25
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Amendment to Revolving Note, GDBA, dated August 10, 2007 |
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List of Subsidiaries |
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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32.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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