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
September 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 |
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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 November 2 , 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 November 2,
2007) was approximately $2,400,210.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes o No þ
FORM 10-QSB
Across America Real Estate Corp.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
References in this document to us, we, AARD or Company refer to Across America Real Estate
Corp. and its subsidiaries.
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ITEM 1. |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
Across America Real Estate Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
September 30, 2007
(unaudited)
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Assets |
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Cash and Equivalents |
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$ |
1,717,017 |
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Notes Receivable and Development Deposits |
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489,533 |
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Accounts Receivable, net |
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71,835 |
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Property and equipment, net
of accumulated depreciation (note 6) |
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115,377 |
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Real estate held for sale (note 3) |
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12,486,186 |
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Construction in progress |
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4,721,094 |
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Land held for development |
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11,155,276 |
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Deferred tax asset (note 8) |
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1,160,221 |
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Current tax asset (note 8) |
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656,942 |
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Deposits and prepaids |
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31,763 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
32,605,244 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders Equity |
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Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
162,797 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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620,564 |
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Dividends payable |
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78,187 |
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Tax liability |
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51,583 |
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Senior subordinated note payable, related parties (note 4) |
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7,000,000 |
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Senior subordinated revolving note, related parties (note 4) |
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12,800,000 |
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Note payable (note 12) |
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8,854,866 |
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Capital lease obligations (note 13) |
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9,651 |
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Unearned Revenue |
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137,668 |
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Total liabilities |
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29,715,316 |
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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, $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized,
16,036,625 shares issued and outstanding |
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16,037 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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6,500,574 |
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Retained earnings |
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(3,621,578 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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2,889,928 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
32,605,244 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
3
Across America Real Estate Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 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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$ |
815,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
5,739,336 |
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$ |
1,723,000 |
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Sales, related parties (Note 4) |
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5,050,000 |
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5,050,000 |
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Financing Activities |
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10,314 |
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58,487 |
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Rental income |
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51,283 |
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98,694 |
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103,487 |
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367,690 |
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Management fees |
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148,383 |
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32,725 |
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362,981 |
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59,725 |
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Total revenue |
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1,024,980 |
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5,181,419 |
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6,264,291 |
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7,200,415 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of Sales |
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815,000 |
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4,767,622 |
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5,460,324 |
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6,230,470 |
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Impairment loss on real estate (note 15) |
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(40,868 |
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1,898,645 |
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Selling, general and administrative (note 16) |
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748,078 |
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512,843 |
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2,655,984 |
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1,143,337 |
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Total Operating expenses |
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1,522,210 |
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5,280,465 |
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10,014,953 |
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7,373,807 |
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Loss from operations |
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(497,230 |
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(99,046 |
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(3,750,662 |
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(173,392 |
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Non-operating expense: |
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Interest Income |
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6,641 |
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482 |
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7,535 |
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482 |
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Interest Expense |
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(100,413 |
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(127,915 |
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(275,730 |
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(363,803 |
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Other Income (Expense) |
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(1,570 |
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Loss before income taxes
and noncontrolling interest |
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(591,002 |
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(226,479 |
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(4,020,427 |
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(536,713 |
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Income tax provision |
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(360,880 |
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(54,041 |
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(1,527,480 |
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(196,439 |
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Loss before noncontrolling interest |
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(230,122 |
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(172,438 |
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(2,492,947 |
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(340,274 |
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Noncontrolling interest in income of
consolidated subsidiaries |
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2,867 |
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73,751 |
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92,357 |
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Net loss |
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(230,122 |
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(175,305 |
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(2,566,698 |
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(432,631 |
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Other comprehensive income
Preferred stock dividends declared |
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78,186 |
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232,012 |
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Comprehensive loss applicable to common |
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$ |
(308,308 |
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$ |
(175,305 |
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$ |
(2,798,710 |
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$ |
(432,631 |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.17 |
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$ |
(0.03 |
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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
(unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 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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$ |
(2,566,698 |
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$ |
(432,631 |
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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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28,472 |
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5,629 |
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Impairment of Assets |
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1,898,645 |
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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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98,297 |
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Changes in operating assets and operating liabilities: |
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Construction in progress (note 2) |
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(4,354,196 |
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(1,339,028 |
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Real estate held for sale (note 3) |
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(9,706,445 |
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4,855,790 |
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Land held for development (note 2) |
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661,932 |
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(2,834,900 |
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Accounts receivable |
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(255,958 |
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44,564 |
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Deposits and Prepaids |
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34,567 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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631,577 |
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(109,941 |
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Income tax assets and liabilities (note 8) |
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(1,475,897 |
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(224,415 |
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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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150,000 |
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Net cash (used in) operating activities |
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(14,789,751 |
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243,251 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Payment of deposits |
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86,791 |
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259,094 |
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Proceeds from repayment of notes receivable |
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25,000 |
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Issuance of notes receivable |
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(489,958 |
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Payments for property and equipment (note 6) |
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(57,296 |
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(7,514 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities |
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29,495 |
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(213,378 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of convertible preferred stock |
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6,204,000 |
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Preferred stock dividends paid |
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(233,711 |
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Distributions received from members |
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(73,751 |
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15,846 |
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Proceeds from subordinated notes payable (note 12 and 14) |
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12,200,000 |
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5,488,688 |
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Repayment of subordinated notes payable (note 12 and 14) |
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(3,400,000 |
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(6,046,546 |
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Proceeds from Sr. notes payable |
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8,854,866 |
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2,901,598 |
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Repayment of Sr. notes payable |
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(1,961,403 |
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(3,897,893 |
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Repayment of lease obligation (note 13) |
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(6,168 |
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(1,416 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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15,379,833 |
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4,664,277 |
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Net change in cash |
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619,577 |
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4,694,150 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period |
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1,097,440 |
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180,496 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
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$ |
1,717,017 |
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$ |
4,874,646 |
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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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$ |
1,000 |
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$ |
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Interest |
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$ |
780,981 |
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$ |
1,155,680 |
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities |
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Dividends Declared |
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$ |
232,012 |
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$ |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
5
1) |
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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 as of September 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 |
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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 278) |
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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 St Claude) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD LECA LSS Lonestar LLC (Lake Elsinore LSS) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD LECA VL1 LLC (Lake Elsinore Land) |
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|
51.00 |
% |
AARD ORFL FD Goldenrod LLC (Goldenrod) |
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51.00 |
% |
AARD SATX CHA LLC (Champs) |
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|
51.00 |
% |
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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2) |
|
Current Development Projects |
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 and are developing an AT&T Wireless and Aspen Dental
stores 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.
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 September 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.
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 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.
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AARD LECA LSS Lonestar LLC
On August 1, 2007, we through our subsidiary, AARD LECA LSS Lonestar LLC, (Lonestar) entered into
an arrangement with Charmar Property Acquisitions (Charmar) an unaffiliated developer of
commercial properties. We intend to develop a Lonestar Steakhouse located in Lake Elsinore,
California. Charmar owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Lonestar. 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 Lonestar.
AARD ORFL FD Goldenrod LLC
On August 3, 2007, we through our subsidiary, AARD ORFL FD Goldenrod LLC, (Goldenrod) entered
into arrangement with Dorsey Development Companies, LLC (Dorsey) an unaffiliated developer of
commercial properties. We intend to develop a Family Dollar store located in Orlando, Florida.
Dorsey owns 49%, and AARD owns 51% of Goldenrod. 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 Goldenrod.
(3) |
|
Real Estate Held for Sale |
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. In June, 2007 we recognized a $442,925 impairment charge
on the property to adjust our carrying value to the fair value.
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.
While our partner is still actively working on obtaining leases for the property, due to the time
involved with this project, we have begun to review alternatives including selling our interest in
the project.
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
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 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%. Because of the length of time of this project, and the fact that it is outside of our
market niche, we have begun to review our alternatives and are actively marketing the property for
sale.
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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. In June, 2007 we recognized an impairment charge on the
property of $154,504 as an adjustment to the fair value of the property.
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. In June, 2007 we recognized an impairment charge on the
property of $127,494 to adjust our holding costs to the fair value. As of September 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.
Champps
On August 21, 2007, we through our subsidiary, AARD SATX CHA, LLC (Champs) entered into an
arrangement with Restaurant Management Group (RMG), an unaffiliated operator of Champs Restaurants.
The intent of this purchase was to free up the capital of the owners of RMG so it could be
redeployed in other new franchised efforts that would require AARDs assistance. RMG owns 49%, and
AARD owns 51% of Champs. 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
Champs.
(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.
The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock issued under these transactions pays a 5% annual dividend
on the Original Issue Price of $12.00 per share, 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.
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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 September 28, 2006, the company recognized $5,050,000 in revenue through a related party sale of
its Riverdale and Stonegate properties to Aquatique Industries, Inc., a company controlled by GDBA.
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 September 30, 2007, we owed dividends payable of $37,808 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 per share, 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 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.
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 September 30, 2007, we owed dividends payable of $37,808 to BOCO Investments and $2,571 to Mr.
Zimlich.
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On September 30, 2007 our outstanding principal balances on our Senior Subordinated Note and Senior
Subordinated Revolving Note were:
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|
|
|
|
|
Senior subordinated note |
|
GDBA Investments |
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
Senior subordinated note |
|
BOCO Investments |
|
|
3,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Senior subordinated notes |
|
|
|
|
7,000,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior subordinated revolving note |
|
GDBA Investments |
|
|
6,400,000 |
|
Senior subordinated revolving note |
|
BOCO Investments |
|
|
6,400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Senior subordinated revolving note |
|
|
|
|
12,800,000 |
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|
|
|
|
We continue to be dependant on both the GDBA Investments and BOCO Investments relationships and
would be unable to fund projects if we lose our funding commitments from these two entities. In addition both entities are substantial shareholders in the company. In addition to the 250,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that each entity owns, GDBA Investments
also owns 10,781,435 of our common stock, which represents 67.2% of our outstanding common shares.
(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 $489,533 in
earnest money deposits outstanding at September 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.
(6) |
|
Property and Equipment |
The Companys property and equipment consisted of the following at September 30, 2007:
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|
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|
|
Equipment |
|
$ |
23,277 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
17,396 |
|
Computers and related equipment |
|
|
34,018 |
|
Software and intangibles |
|
|
76,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
150,798 |
|
less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(35,421 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
115,377 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense totaled $14,093 and $2,348 for the quarters ended September 30, 2007 and
September 30, 2006 respectively. Depreciation expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2007
includes $643 related to the depreciation of equipment under capital lease.
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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 September 30, 2007 the Company had 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 September 30, 2007 the Company had 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 |
|
|
4.61 |
% |
Expected life |
|
|
5.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
62.69 |
% |
Fair Value |
|
$ |
0.94 |
|
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.
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:
|
|
|
|
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.48 |
% |
Expected life |
|
|
5.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
86.87 |
% |
Fair Value |
|
$ |
1.94 |
|
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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:
|
|
|
|
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
4.54 |
% |
Expected life |
|
|
5.0 |
|
Dividend yield |
|
|
0.00 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
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. We
accrue the stock based compensation expense in the periods in which the grants vest. For the
quarter ended September 30, 2007, we accrued $30,758 in expense related to stock based
compensation.
Stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 is summarized as follows:
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|
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|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
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 |
|
|
Contractual |
|
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Intrinsic |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Intrinsic |
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|
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Term |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Exercisable |
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|
Price |
|
|
Term |
|
|
Value |
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|
|
|
|
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Balance at December 31,
2005 |
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Activity during 2006: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
385,000 |
|
|
|
1.65 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expired/Cancelled |
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Forfeited |
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Exercised |
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Balance at December 31,
2006 |
|
|
385,000 |
|
|
|
1.65 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
1,732,500 |
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|
87,500 |
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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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4.5 |
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Expired/Cancelled |
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Forfeited |
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Exercised |
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Balance, at September 30,
2007 |
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455,000 |
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1.72 |
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4.2 |
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15,250 |
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The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
Income tax asset (liability):
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Current tax asset (liability): |
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Federal |
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$ |
574,534 |
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State |
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82,408 |
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Total current tax asset (liability) |
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$ |
656,942 |
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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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$ |
740,345 |
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Partnership income |
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315,969 |
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Bad Debt |
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84,221 |
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Depreciation |
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19,686 |
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Total deferred tax assets |
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$ |
1,160,221 |
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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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Federal |
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$ |
(759,040 |
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State |
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(111,624 |
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Total net deferred tax expense |
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(870,664 |
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Tax at US federal statutory rates |
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$ |
(574,408 |
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State income taxes, net of federal |
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(82,408 |
) |
Change in beginning deferred balance |
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(870,664 |
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Total income tax benefit |
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$ |
(1,527,480 |
) |
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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 September 30, 2007, the Company has a valuation
allowance of $ -0-.
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(9) |
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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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Earnings |
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Earnings |
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disbursed/ |
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Balance |
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allocated to |
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accrued for |
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Balance |
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June 30, |
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Noncontrolling |
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Noncontrolling |
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September 30, |
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2007 |
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Interest |
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Interest |
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2007 |
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Cypress |
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$ |
4,594 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
4,594 |
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2245 Main |
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Bluffton |
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2,502 |
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2,502 |
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Bluffton 46 |
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60 |
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60 |
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Laveen |
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298 |
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298 |
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West Valley |
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298 |
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298 |
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American Fork |
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12,719 |
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12,719 |
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OP7 |
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(78,909 |
) |
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(78,909 |
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Buckeye |
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1,633 |
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1,633 |
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Total |
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$ |
(56,805 |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
(56,805 |
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(10) |
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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 $1,399,980 at September 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) |
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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 $4,432 per month.
Combined future minimum lease payments under the leases are as follows:
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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$ |
13,296 |
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Vectra Bank Senior Credit Facility:
On April 25, 2005, we entered into a $10 million senior credit facility with 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.
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 October 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. We are
currently working with the bank to renew the facility.
As of September 30, 2007, we had six outstanding notes under this facility with a principal amount
totaling $6,226,573. Total interest accrued through September 30, 2007 was $141,652.
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 September 30, 2007, we had two outstanding notes under this facility with a principal amount
totaling $2,465,953. Total interest accrued through September 30, 2007 was $20,688.
As of September 30, 2007 our total outstanding principal and interest due on all outstanding notes
payable and our annual schedule of repayment is as follows:
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2007 |
|
$ |
|
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2008 |
|
|
8,854,866 |
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$ |
8,854,866 |
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(13) |
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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:
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2007 |
|
$ |
2,403 |
|
2008 |
|
|
2,772 |
|
2009 |
|
|
2,772 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2,079 |
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$ |
10,026 |
|
less imputed interest |
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|
375 |
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$ |
9,651 |
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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) |
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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.
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(15) |
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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.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2007, we recorded a $1,939,513 impairment loss on various real
estate assets, as detailed below.
For the quarter ending September 30, 2007, we recorded a $40,868 recovery of an impairment loss on
the final sale of the Hwy 278 & Hwy 170, LLC (Bluffton 278).
During the nine month ending September 30, 2007, we recorded a $1,898,645 impairment of assets
which consists of the following:
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$898,047 for Ridgeview which reflected the final disposition price of the property |
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$127,494 for Bluffton 46 which represented the difference between our carrying value
and the estimated fair value of the property. |
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$275,675 for Bluffton 278 which reflected the final disposition price of the property |
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$442,925 for West Valley which represented the difference between our carrying value
and the estimated fair value of the property. |
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$154,504 for American Fork which represented the difference between our carrying value
and the estimated fair value of the property.. |
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(16) |
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense |
The Companys selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2007
was $768,078 compared to $512,843 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The major components
of selling, general and administrative expense are as follows:
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Quarter Ending |
|
Expense Type |
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
September 30, 2006 |
|
Payroll and related expenses |
|
$ |
542,217 |
|
|
$ |
282,876 |
|
Stock Based Compensation |
|
|
30,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
Premise and Equipment |
|
|
22,560 |
|
|
|
13,317 |
|
Computer |
|
|
18,619 |
|
|
|
2,652 |
|
General Office |
|
|
15,610 |
|
|
|
11,014 |
|
Professional Fees |
|
|
74,079 |
|
|
|
166,099 |
|
Marketing |
|
|
11,453 |
|
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|
19,079 |
|
Other |
|
|
32,782 |
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|
17,806 |
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|
Total Selling, General and Administrative |
|
$ |
748,078 |
|
|
$ |
512,843 |
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We have obtained a temporary line of credit to facilitate the timing of the origination and
completion of our fourth quarter projects. Effective, October 25, 2007, we signed a promissory note
to borrow from BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC up to $3,000,000 for a period of up to ninety days at an
interest rate of the higher of the ninety day average for U.S. Treasury Notes with a 10-year
maturity as determined on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter, using the constant
maturity calculation, plus 650 basis points; or eleven percent (11%). The calculation of the
Interest Rate is determined at the end of the term of the Note or upon the partial or complete
payoff of this Note, whichever is earlier. This Note is senior to all of our other obligations
except our credit agreements with Vectra Bank Colorado and United Western Bank. GDBA INVESTMENTS,
LLLP and BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC. have each agreed to subordinate their respective other credit
agreements with us to this new promissory note.
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ITEM 2. |
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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.
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. WE WERE UNPROFITABLE FOR OUR MOST RECENT FISCAL
YEAR END, FOR OUR MOST RECENT FISCAL QUARTER AND FOR OUR MOST RECENT NINE MONTH FISCAL PERIOD.
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
or for our most recent nine month fiscal period. We had a net loss of $230,122 for the three months
ended September 30, 2007 and a net loss of $2,566,698 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
In fact, we recorded an impairment to our assets of approximately $1,900,000. 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.
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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. We have already experienced impairments to our assets and may
do so in the future. 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.
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. In addition, BOCO has recently extended a $3,000,000 term loan to us
to facilitate the timing of the origination and completion of our fourth quarter projects. 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 September 30, 2007, we had total indebtedness under our various credit facilities of
approximately $28.7 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 |
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|
|
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. |
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In addition, our credit facilities permit us to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the
future. As of September 30, 2007, we had approximately $26.3 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
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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.
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
(ADD IMPAIRMENT DISCUSSION)
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 have already experienced impairments to our assets of
approximately $1,900,000 in this fiscal year and may incur additional impairments in the future. 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.
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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.
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.
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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,
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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.
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.
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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.
During the quarter ending June 30, 2007 we recognized impairment charges on five properties
totaling $1,939,513. During the quarter ending September 30, 2007 we recognized a $40,868 recover
of the impairment on sale of Hwy 278 and Hwy 170, LLC (Bluffton 278), thus decreasing our year to
date impairment charge to $1,898,645 (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.
Effective, October 25, 2007, we obtained a temporary line of credit to facilitate the timing of the
origination and completion of our fourth quarter projects. We signed a promissory note to borrow
from BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC up to $3,000,000 for a period of up to ninety days at an interest rate
of the higher of the ninety day average for U.S. Treasury Notes with a 10-year maturity as
determined on the last Business Day of each calendar quarter, using the constant maturity
calculation, plus 650 basis points; or eleven percent (11%). The calculation of the Interest Rate
is determined at the end of the term of the Note or upon the partial or complete payoff of this
Note, whichever is earlier. This Note is senior to all of our other obligations except our credit
agreements with Vectra Bank Colorado and United Western Bank. GDBA INVESTMENTS, LLLP and BOCO
INVESTMENTS, LLC. have each agreed to subordinate their respective other credit agreements with us
to this new promissory note.
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.
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Results of Operations
The following discussion involves our results of operations for the quarters ending September 30,
2007 and September 30, 2006.
Our revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were $1,024,980 compared to $5,181,419 for
the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Project sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 were
$815,000 compared to $5,050,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. During the most recent
quarter, one project, which consisted of land that was not going to be developed, was sold as
compared to the same quarter last year, in which two projects that were completed were sold to a
related party. 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 September 30, 2007 of $51,283 compared to $98,694 for the quarter ended September 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 September 30, 2007 were
$148,383 and $10,314 respectively compared to $32,725 and zero respectively for management fees and
financing activity revenue for the quarter ended September 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 September 30, 2007 were $815,000 compared to $4,767,622 recognized for the
quarter ended September 30, 2006. Gross margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 was 0.0%
because the project that was sold was an impaired asset whose cost basis was adjusted, during the
prior quarter, to equal its expected market value. We continue to expect gross margins in the
range of 15% to 20% on un-impaired assets.
Selling, general and administrative costs were $748,078 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007
compared to $512,843 for the quarter ended September 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 moderate as
required infrastructure has been put in place.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, we recognized a recovery of an impairment charge of
$40,868 on the final sale of the Bluffton 278 project (see footnote 15). All of the impaired
properties were related to business dealings with our former development partner Automotive
Development Group, with whom we terminated our business relationship in October 2006. 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 or its
associated recovery 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 $230,122 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 compared to a net loss of
$175,305 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Comprehensive loss applicable to common
shareholders, after preferred stock dividends was $308,308 for the quarter ended September 30, 2007
compared to $175,305 for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The substantial increase in net
loss was primarily a result of a lower than expected total gross margin for the quarter and 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 fourth quarter of 2007. We would
anticipate generating enough revenue in 2008 to support the additional infrastructure and believe
we could return to profitability within the next few quarters.
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The following discussion involves our results of operations for the nine months ending September
30, 2007 and September 30, 2006.
Our revenues for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 were $6,264,291 compared to $7,200,415
for the nine-months ended September 30, 2006. Project sales for the nine-months ended September
30, 2007 were $5,739,336 compared to 6,773,000 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2006. This
represents five properties sold during the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 compared to three
properties, of which two were sold to a related party, sold during the nine-months ended September
30, 2006. We had rental income for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 of $103,487 compared
to $367,690 for the nine-months ended September 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 nine-months ended September 30, 2007 were $362,981 and $58,487
respectively compared to management fees of $59,725 and no financing activity revenue for the
nine-months ended September 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 nine-months ended September 30, 2007 were $5,460,324 compared to $6,230,470 for the nine-months
ended September 30, 2006. Gross margin for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 was
approximately 4.9%, 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 properties during the year.
Gross margin for the nine-months ended September 30, 2006 was approximately 8.0%, which was lower
than our targeted gross margins because 75% of project revenue for that period came from sales to a
related party.
Selling, general and administrative costs were $2,655,984 for the nine-months ended September 30,
2007 compared to $1,143,337 for the nine-months ended September 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 nine-months ended September 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 nine-months ended September 30, 2007 we recognized impairment charges on five properties
totaling $1,898,645 (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. The status of these properties is as follows:
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Ridgeview represented an impairment of $898,047 or 47.3% if our total impairment. While this is a
significantly larger impairment than we anticipated, 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 an annual basis.
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We had a net loss of $2,566,698 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007 compared to a net loss
of $432,631 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2006. Comprehensive loss applicable to common
shareholders, after preferred stock dividends was $2,798,710 for the nine-months ended September
30, 2007 compared to $432,631 for the nine-months ended September 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 recognized in the prior quarter.
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 fourth quarter of 2007. We would anticipate generating enough revenue in 2008 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 $1,717,017 on September 30, 2007 compared to $4,874,646 on
September 30, 2006.
Cash used in operating activities increased to $14,789,751 for the nine-months ended September 30,
2007 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $243,251 for the nine-months ended
September 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 provided by in investing activities increased by $29,495 for the nine-months ended September
30, 2007 compared to cash used in investing activities of $213,378 for the nine-months ended
September 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 issuances of these notes receivable were slightly lower for the nine-months ended September 30,
2007 compared to September 30, 2006. Given our increased project pipeline activity, we expect that
cash will be used in investing activities to fund additional earnest money investments.
Cash provided by financing activities was $15,379,833 for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007
compared to cash provided by financing activities of $4,664,277 for the nine-months ended September
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 September 30, 2007 we were had total availability on our three
Senior Subordinated Revolving Notes of $200,000 and we had availability of $21,145,134 on our two
Senior Credit Facilities as of September 30, 2007.
Subsequent to the end of our fiscal quarter, we obtained a temporary line of credit to facilitate
the timing of the origination and completion of our fourth quarter projects. Effective, October 25,
2007, we signed a promissory note to borrow from BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC up to $3,000,000 for a
period of up to ninety days at an interest rate of the higher of the ninety day average for U.S.
Treasury Notes with a 10-year maturity as determined on the last Business Day of each calendar
quarter, using the constant maturity calculation, plus 650 basis points; or eleven percent (11%).
The calculation of the Interest Rate is determined at the end of the term of the Note or upon the
partial or complete payoff of this Note, whichever is earlier. This Note is senior to all of our
other obligations except our credit agreements with Vectra Bank Colorado and United Western Bank.
GDBA INVESTMENTS, LLLP and BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC. have each agreed to subordinate their respective
other credit agreements with us to this new promissory note.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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ITEM 1. |
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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.
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CHANGES IN SECURITIES |
Subsequent to the end of our fiscal quarter, we obtained a temporary line of credit to facilitate
the timing of the origination and completion of our fourth quarter projects. Effective, October 25,
2007, we signed a promissory note to borrow from BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC up to $3,000,000 for a
period of up to ninety days at an interest rate of the higher of the ninety day average for U.S.
Treasury Notes with a 10-year maturity as determined on the last Business Day of each calendar
quarter, using the constant maturity calculation, plus 650 basis points; or eleven percent (11%).
The calculation of the Interest Rate is determined at the end of the term of the Note or upon the
partial or complete payoff of this Note, whichever is earlier. This Note is senior to all of our
other obligations except our credit agreements with Vectra Bank Colorado and United Western Bank.
GDBA INVESTMENTS, LLLP and BOCO INVESTMENTS, LLC.
have each agreed to subordinate their respective other credit agreements with us to this new
promissory note.
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DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS |
Subsequent to the end of the fiscal quarter, and effective October 5, 2007, a majority of our
Shareholders, in a written consent as permitted under Colorado law, re-elected the four members of
our Board of Directors: Ann L. Schmitt, G. Brent Backman, Eric Balzer, and Joseph C. Zimlich. Each
will hold office until the 2008 Annual Meeting and until his or her successor is elected and
qualified.
Also effective October 5, 2007, a majority of our Shareholders, in the same written consent,
approved and ratified the appointment of Cordovano and Honeck, P.C. as our independent auditors for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
As of October 5, 2007, a total of 16,036,625 shares of common stock and 517,000 Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, which is the equivalent of an additional 2,068,000 common shares, were
issued and outstanding, for a total of 18,104,625 voting shares.
The Consent has been approved by a total of 11,632,500 voting shares, or 64.25% of the total issued
and outstanding.
All of our officers have re-elected to their respective positions.
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OTHER INFORMATION |
None
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EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K |
Exhibits
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List of Subsidiaries |
31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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 |
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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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: November 13, 2007 |
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/s/ Ann L. Schmitt |
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Ann L. Schmitt |
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President, Chief Executive Officer, |
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Dated: November 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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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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21 |
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List of Subsidiaries |
31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) |
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 |
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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