Ict Technologies, Inc - Recent Material Event
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Part I
Item 1 Description of Business 1
Item 2 Description of Property 8
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 8
Item 4 Submission of matter to a Vote of Security Holders 9
Part II
Item 5 Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters 9
Item 6 Management Discussion and Analysis of Plan of
Operations 11
Item 7 Financial Statements F-1
Item 8a Controls and Procedures 13
Item 8b Other Info 13
Part III
Item 9 Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act 14
Item 10 Executive Compensation 17
Item 11 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management, and Related Matters 18
Item 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 19
Item 13 Exhibits 19
Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services 20
Part I
Item 1 Description of the Business
THE COMPANY
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Euro Group of Companies, Inc., formerly ICT Technologies, Inc., (the "Company"
or "Euro Group") was organized as a Delaware corporation on May 27, 1999, and is
the successor by merger to a New York corporation formed on February 8, 1994. On
November 5, 2007 the name of the Company was officially changed to "Euro Group
of Companies, Inc.," and on November 9, 2007 the Company's stock symbol was
changed to "EGCO".
BACKGROUND
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The Company was originally incorporated under New York law in 1994, and
became a Delaware corporation on May 27, 1999. In 2002 the Company acquired the
business interests of Europhone, Inc., Eurokool, Inc., and Eurospeed, Inc. from
an individual who owned 100% of the stock in these companies in an exchange of
stock (the 2002 transaction). The terms of the 2002 Transaction were amended in
April 2003 to include the contribution by this individual to the Company of 100%
ownership interest in Europhone USA. Neither Eurospeed, Inc. nor Eurokool, Inc.
had significant business operations at the time of the transaction. At the time
of the 2002 Transaction, the acquired subsidiaries were subject to various
distribution agreements relating to the sale of long distance and internet
services and to the manufacture and distribution of air conditioners,
motorcycles and mobile telephone services, which are described more fully below.
Certain of these distribution arrangements have since been terminated as the
Company decided to shift its focus to calling card services and sim chips and to
establishing manufacturing arrangements for the sale of air conditioners and
scooters.
As a result of the 2002 transaction and subsequent contribution of
Europhone USA, Inc., the seller of the acquired businesses was issued 78,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock and became Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
The Company's principal executive office is located at 181 Westchester
Avenue, Port Chester, New York 10573 and its telephone number is (914) 937-3900.
Information about Euro Group of Companies, Inc. (formerly ICT Technologies) may
be found on its website at "www.eugro.com." Information found on the Euro Group
of Companies, Inc. (formerly ICT Technologies) website should not be considered
part of this annual report on Form 10-KSB and should not be relied upon in
evaluating the Company.
Euro Group of Companies is an operating company whose subsidiary companies
market and sell the "Euro" and "Eugro" families of products. The Company
operates in three separate and distinct business areas - telecommunications
products and services, transportation products, and consumer electronics.
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PRODUCTS
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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The Company's Europhone subsidiary is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator)
involved in the wholesale selling of wireless hand sets, domestic and
international prepaid cellular services, domestic and international prepaid
calling cards and Verizon "FiOS" services.
Mobile handsets and mobile air-time services: The Company's "Eugro" Mobile
segment is a reseller of prepaid airtime on both GSM and CDMA mobile phones
utilizing the Cingular and Verizon networks. Eugro Mobile offers 30 to 90 day
calling plans covering local, domestic long distance and international calls.
The Company also offers Dual Sim Chip handsets, which are unique GSM phones that
provide access for two sims in one phone.
International Wireless Services: The Company's Eugro World Sim allows any
tri-band GSM phone to be utilized in over 100 countries at low per minute rates.
In March 2008 Europhone concluded the sale of $2,500,000 of World Sim cards to a
customer in the United States. A portion of the World Sim cards, with revenue
value of $750,000, were delivered to the customer in March, 2008 . The revenue
will be recognized in the first quarter, 2008.
Prepaid calling cards: The "Eugro' prepaid calling card is a USA outbound
calling card, marketed as $2.00, $5.00 and $10.00 cards. The Company offers
rates as low as $0.01 per minute. The Company's unlimited calling plan provides
service to approximately 40 countries for a defined time period (typically one
week or one month) at a fixed price, no matter how many calls are made.
Verizon "FiOS": The Company has signed a three year agreement with Verizon
Communications as an authorized agent of Verizon's FiOS TV, FiOS Internet
Services, Verizon High Speed Internet, and voice services. Verizon FiOS is the
brand name for the new services offered over Verizon's advanced fiber-optic
broadband network. Verizon is the only major telecom company that is installing
fiber-optic lines directly to customers' homes on a mass scale in the country.
Europhone USA will market Verizon's FiOS services along Euro Group's consumer
electronics products, such as the Eugro brand's family of state-of-the-art Full
HD Flat Screen televisions, laptops, digital cameras, blue tooth communication
devices and other accessories at highly trafficked mall locations and selected
retail stores in New Jersey and New York.
TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS
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The Company's Eurospeed subsidiary imports and markets, to customers in the
United States, South America, Europe and the Middle East, scooters, motorcycles,
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and related products from contract manufacturers in
the Peoples' Republic of China (China). The products we import to the United
States have received DOT (Department of Transportation) and EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency) certifications.
In 2007 the Company obtained a license from the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration to assemble motorcycles and scooters for street
use in the United States, and received a proprietary Eurospeed VIN number to
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allow the sale of these vehicles. In 2007 the Company also obtained licenses,
and a proprietary VIN number, to manufacture these products at a Company-owned
plant in China.
In 2008 the Company plans to initiate operations at a wholly owned and operated
China manufacturing facility, and in 2009 plans to assemble transportation
products in a dedicated facility in the United States. The Company believes that
having its own facility in China will enable the Company to better manage
quality control and product availability at lower cost. The ability to assemble
product in the United States will provide a marketing advantage for sales in
North and South America, and to prospective accounts in Europe.
Eurospeed, Inc. has appointed an Exclusive Distributor, American Motor Sports,
LLC, for sales in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, and the Distributor
has begun to assemble a national Dealer network of new car dealers who are eager
to add additional higher margin products to their offering. The Distributor
expects to have signed at least 500 dealers in his territory by the end of 2010.
As of the end of 2007 Eurospeed, Inc. has received orders from its Exclusive
Distributor for scooters and ATVs aggregating approximately $425,000. No payment
has been received from the Exclusive Distributor, and no shipment will be made
before payment is received. Once payment has been received, Eurospeed will
immediately deliver the product to the dealers. In addition to the US order
placed by the Exclusive Distributor, in late 2007 the Company has received an
order for motor scooters, valued at approximately $100,000, for immediate
delivery to customers in Europe. The order shipped in January, 2008, and the
revenue will be recognized in the First Quarter, 2008.
Each new dealer member of the dealer network will be required to issue a
$250,000 transferable commercial letter of credit to the benefit of Eurospeed as
security for the purchase of product, and, in return, Eurospeed will provide
extended payment terms to the dealers. These Letters of Credit will allow
Eurospeed to secure working capital facilities for the purchase of vehicles and
parts from the Company's manufacturing partners in China.
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
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The Company's Eurokool subsidiary imports and markets split-wall air
conditioners, electric power generators, laptop computers, MP-4 players, and
Bluetooth communication devices from China, and Full High Definition flat-screen
LCD televisions in sizes ranging from 22" to 52" purchased from manufacturers in
Taiwan, China and Korea.
The company's state-of-the-art electronic products are made available through a
network of proprietary relationships with Asian manufacturers, and sold through
international distributors, sub-agents and affiliates.
MANUFACTURING
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To date the Company has owned and operated no manufacturing operations.
Europhone purchases cellular phones from various mobile phone manufacturers
approved by the carriers the Company utilizes. As an MVNO (Mobile Virtual
Network Operator), Europhone is an authorized agent for AT&T and Verizon
telephone calling service products.
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The Eugro "World Sim" card is supplied by a contract manufacturer in Europe, and
the worldwide calling services are provided by selected telecommunications
carriers in Europe, such as Telefonica. Europhone is an authorized agent that
purchases time in bulk from wholesale providers who own and operate "switches".
The Company markets private label prepaid air time for home and mobile telephone
use.
The Company's Eurospeed subsidiary has entered into contract manufacturing
agreements with Qianjiang Motorcycles Group, Ltd. and Zhejiang Lingtian
Motorcycle Co., Ltd. For the manufacture of scooters, motorcycles and ATVs under
the Eurospeed name. The Company's contract manufacturers of transportation
products have secured all required Department of Transportation (DOT) and
Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) permits and licenses to allow the
sale of these products in the United States.
The Company's Eurokool subsidiary utilizes a number of contract manufacturers to
produce its consumer electronic products.
Eurokool purchases laptop computers, MP-4 players, digital cameras and Bluetooth
communication devices from selected manufacturers in China. The Company
purchases air-conditioners of various types (split units that offer both cooling
and heat, window and floor units) from Guangdong Chigo Air Conditioning Co.,
Ltd. under a manufacturing agreement originally signed in 2002 and renewed for
an additional five years in January, 2007, Eurokool was appointed as the sole
agent for the distribution of Chigo products bearing both the "Chigo" and
"Eurokool" brand names in North, South, and Central America, and parts of
Europe, except that distribution is only permitted under the "Eurokool" brand
name in countries or regions where sales of Chigo branded products have already
taken place, namely China, Greece and certain other countries Before sales of
air conditioners could commence in the United States, the Company was required
to obtain Underwriter's Laboratory and other regulatory approvals. During 2007
our contact manufacturer, Chigo, obtained Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and other
regulatory approvals on five separate Chigo models allowing for sale of these
products in the United States.
While the Company made no air-conditioner sales in 2007 due to the lack of
permits, intensive marketing efforts were made in Europe, and the Company
expects significant air-conditioner revenues to European accounts in 2008.
COMPETITION
The Company faces competition from large, well-established, and well-funded
companies in each of our product and service areas. Euro Group of Companies and
its subsidiaries must rely on innovation and prompt response to changing market
needs to obtain market share.
The Europhone business segment competes with many of the large
telecommunications providers, including ATT, Cingular, Verizon and Sprint. The
Company competes with them for both cellular time and prepaid calling services.
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The Company also competes with Virgin Mobile, Inc., Locus Communications, Inc.,
and Tracfone Wireless, Inc. and others with significant resources for sales of
prepaid calling telephone time. The Company believes that its long-distance and
prepaid calling services are competitive based on price, although an
across-the-board decrease in telecommunication rates charged by the major
carriers may increase pressure on operating margins.
The Eurospeed brand of transportation products is a new and untried entry to the
market for scooters, motorcycles and ATVs. The Company expects to compete with
such well known names as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Piaggio (a/k/a Vespa) by
offering products of comparable quality at a very competitive price through our
newly formed network of existing new car dealers. To support our entry into the
competitive marketplace Eurospeed will offer enhanced product warrantees, a
fully functioning spare parts program that will become the model for the
industry, and domestic assembly of products.
The Eurokool subsidiary competes with such major competitors as GE, LG,
Motorola, Samsung and Dell. For each of our consumer electronic products the
Company expects to compete based on price and by being first to the market with
innovative, new products.
MARKETING AND SALES
The Company currently has five employees (other than executive staff) involved
in sales and marketing. The Company is aggressively seeking independent
distributors to represent the sale of certain of its telecommunications products
under exclusive and non-exclusive distribution arrangements.
Eurospeed products are being marketed internationally through select customers
in Greece. For sales in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, the Company
has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with a Connecticut-based entity,
American Motor sports, LLC (d/b/a Eurospeed USA, Inc.).The exclusive distributor
is establishing a network of new car dealers to sell and service Eurospeed
products and accessories in assigned territories. As an essential component of
the strategy to build the Eurospeed "brand" identity, the exclusive distributor
and each member of the national dealer network will be required to use the
Eurospeed name in the market, e.g., "Eurospeed of Tucson".
As of the end of 2007 the Company has identified the consumer electronics
products that it will offer, and has negotiated supply agreements with China
based manufacturers for delivery of product in 2008. The Company has not yet
established a distribution network for these products.
SEASONALITY
The Company has experienced no seasonality in the marketing of
telecommunications products. For Eurospeed transportation products the prime
selling season for scooters and motorcycles is March through September, and it
is expected that ATV and UTV (Utility vehicle) sales will not be affected by
seasonality.
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Consumer electronics products have traditionally seen higher sales in calendar
fourth quarter in the United States.
EMPLOYEES
The Company has eleven employees in the United States and plans to add another
eight employees at its offices in China. None of the Company's employees are
represented by labor unions, and the Company considers its employee relations to
be very good.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
Motorcycles and Scooters
The motorcycles and scooters to be distributed by our Eurospeed subsidiary
are subject to certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA")
for compliance with applicable emissions and noise standards, and by California
regulatory authorities with respect to emissions, tailpipe, and evaporative
emissions standards. Our motorcycle products have received EPA certified to
comply with these standards, which certifications must be renewed regularly. We
believe that Eurospeed U.S.A, our exclusive distributor in the United States, is
registered in all states that require registration to distribute motor vehicles,
other then California, Alaska and Hawaii. We have also been granted a "VIN
number" designation by the United States Department of Transportation to
manufacture our motorcycles and scooters for all road use, with a unique
Eurospeed "VIN number," designated for all products. (See "United States
Department of Transportation VIN Numbers," above.) We will require USEPA
certification of our products before we can sell products of our own
manufacture.
Certain states have minimum product and general liability and casualty
insurance liability requirements prior to granting authorizations or
certifications to distributors, such as Eurospeed U.S.A., to sell motor vehicles
and scooters. Without this insurance neither Eurospeed U.S.A. nor we or any
other distributor are permitted to sell these vehicles to motor vehicle dealers
in certain states. We have secured a products liability policy of $2 million
with umbrella coverage of up to an additional $3 million at a cost of
approximately $50,000 per year. While we believe that these policy limits will
be sufficient initially in order to qualify us to do business, the insurance
requirements that are imposed upon us may vary from state to state, and will
increase if and as sales increase or as the products we offer increase in
variety. Additionally, these insurance limits do not represent the maximum
amounts of our actual potential liability and motor vehicle liability tort
claims may exceed these claim amounts substantially. No assurance can be made
that we will be able to satisfy each state's insurance coverage requirements or
that we well be able to maintain the policy limits necessary from time to time
in order to permit sales of our products in various jurisdictions that require
such coverage and, if a liability arises, no assurance can be made that these
insurance limits will be sufficient.
Air Conditioners
Approvals have been secured by our supplying manufacturers for the sale of
all air conditioners in Europe (CE approval) and the Company has been granted,
as of mid-2007, Underwriter Laboratories (UL Listing) approvals for the sale of
five models of air conditioners in the United States. See also "Environmental
Regulation" below.
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Reliance on Third Party Telecommunications Providers
When we resell long distance telephone services, and prepaid mobile
airtime, we rely on third party carriers to comply with applicable laws and
regulations. We have no control over the manner in which these companies
operate. Domestic or foreign regulatory, judicial, legislative or political
entities may raise issues regarding the compliance of these companies with
applicable laws or regulations, or limit their ability to provide the services
Euro Group of Companies (formerly ICT Technologies) resells.
Environmental Regulation
Federal, state and local authorities have environmental control
requirements relating to air, water and noise pollution that affect the business
and operations of the motorcycle industry. For instance, the EU regulates the
types of refrigerants that are used in air conditioning units. The Company
strives to ensure that its products comply with all applicable environmental
regulations and standards.
Euro Group subcontracts manufacturing of both our motorcycle/scooter and
electronic refrigeration and television products to companies in China and
Korea. To the best of our knowledge, we believe that these manufacturing
facilities are in compliance with applicable environmental regulations in the
countries in which they are located. However, if such entities are not in
compliance, or are unable to indemnify us, we may be subject to liability.
Environmental contingencies are not expected to have a material adverse
effect on our results of operations.
State and Foreign Laws
Our products and services are distributed and/or accessible worldwide,
which require compliance with the laws of different jurisdictions. Because
certain of our services are distributed and/or accessible worldwide, many
jurisdictions may claim that we are required to comply with their laws. We
believe that we have taken all appropriate regulatory actions required to
conduct its business to date. Our failure to qualify to do business (or to have
any of our subsidiaries qualify to do business) in a jurisdiction where we are
required to do so could subject us to taxes and penalties and could result in
the inability of Euro Group of Companies to enforce contracts in such
jurisdictions.
Intellectual Property and Other Proprietary Rights
We (or our respective subsidiaries, as the case may be) own registered
trademarks for our Eurokool and Eurospeed and Europhone brands. Our "Eugro" mark
has been in use by our Europhone subsidiary since 2006 and is owned by the Euro
Group CEO, and is copywright registered. Our success depends in part upon our
ability to protect our trademarks, service mark, and trade secrets. Effective
trademark, service mark, and trade secret protection may not be available in
every country in which our products and services are made available, and thus,
the steps that we take may be inadequate to protect our rights. In addition,
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no assurance can be made that our marks will not conflict with marks already
used by others. If we are unable to use our marks we will be adversely
affected.We currently hold the Internet domain names "www.icttechnologies.com",
"www.EurophoneUSA.com ", " www.GoEurospeed.com " and " www.Eurokool.com ". We
also have the rights to use the "www.Eugro.com " domain name which is owned by
the Company's C.E.O.
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We may be unable to prevent third parties from acquiring domain names that
are similar to, infringe upon, or otherwise decrease the value of its trademarks
and other proprietary rights. In addition, no assurance can be made that we will
be granted trademark or trade name rights to the "Eugro World Sim" marks or,
that such mark does not conflict with existing marks of other persons, if any.
We have entered into confidentiality and assignment agreements with its
employees and contractors, and non-disclosure agreements with parties with whom
the Company conducts business. In addition, we negotiate confidentiality and
non-circumvent provisions in our distribution agreements to the extent possible.
We do this in order to limit access to and prevent disclosure of our proprietary
information or to prevent overlap of rights among our distributors and future
distributors and with ourselves. There can be no assurance that these
contractual arrangements or the other steps taken by us to protect our
intellectual property will prove sufficient.
Insurance
The Company maintains a general commercial liability policy in the amount of
$2,000,000, and an Umbrella policy in the amount of $3,000,000.
Item 2. Description of Property
We occupy 2,840 square feet of office space at 181 Westchester Avenue, Port
Chester, New York 10573 which we sublease on a pass-through basis from Olympic
Telecom, Inc., an entity owned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
majority stockholder. The annual rental rate, which has been independently
determined to be "at market", increased to $44,278 for 2007. The lease is a five
year lease, with a five year option to extend with 3% per annum rate increases
and initially expires January 31, 2009. We do not currently have renters or
casualty insurance on this property, but do not believe that it is necessary as
we do not maintain valuable assets at this location and do not own the property
itself. We have no present plans to lease additional space unless, and until,
our operations increase.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Crossroad Management, LLC filed a suit against our subsidiary, Europhone USA,
Inc., in the Municipal Court of Elmsford, New York for unpaid rent, interest and
real estate tax escalations in 2004 in the amount of $56,347 which amount is
included in the accrued expenses payable in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheet as of September 30, 2007.We have received no pleadings in this
matter since the suit was initiated.
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In October 2007 the Company reached a negotiated payment plan with the IRS for
payment of all Eurospeed Inc. federal tax liabilities. The settlement calls for
sixteen monthly payments of $7,000, and the first payment was made, as required,
in November 2007. All subsequent monthly payments have been made to date as per
the agreement.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On September 26, 2007 shareholders representing over 80% of the voting shares
outstanding voted to change the name of the Company from ICT Technologies, Inc.
to the Euro Group of Companies, Inc. The name change became effective on
November 5, 2007. On November 9, 2007 the Company was informed that the trading
symbol for its common stock had been changed from "ICTT" to "EGCO".
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Euro Group of Companies (formerly ICT Technologies) common stock trades on
the "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "EGCO" (formerly ICTT). Our securities are
thinly traded and previous prices are not necessarily indicative of future
prices or reflect future sales. Trading in the common stock in the pink sheets
has been limited and sporadic and the quotations set forth below are not
necessarily indicative of actual broker bids or offer prices and market
conditions. Further, these prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail
mark-up, mark-down, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect actual
transactions. Accordingly, a public market for these securities may not be
deemed to exist at all times. The following table sets forth the per share range
of high and low sales prices of our Common Stock for the periods indicated:
Fiscal Years:
High Low
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2007
Dec. 31, 2007 $0.20 $0.06
Sept. 30, 2007 0.23 0.10
June 30, 2007 0.20 0.06
Mar. 31, 2007 0.14 0.05
2006
Dec. 31, 2006 $0.24 0.02
Sept. 30, 2006 0.07 0.03
June 30, 2006 0.07 0.02
Mar. 31, 2006 0.07 0.02
As of December 31, 2007 there were approximately 294 record owners of our
common stock.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and management anticipates
that the Company will retain its earnings, if any, to finance the growth of our
business.
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Shares eligible for future sale could depress the price of our common stock,
thus lowering the value of
a buyer's investment. Sales of substantial amounts of common stock, or the
perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market
prices for shares of our common stock.
Our revenues and operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter
to quarter, which can lead to significant volatility in the price and volume of
our stock. In addition stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume
volatility in recent years. This volatility has had a substantial effect on the
market prices of securities of many smaller public companies for reasons
unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the specific
companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price
of our common stock.
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
(a) (b) (c)
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Number of Securities
Number of Securities Weighted-Average Remaining Available
to Be Issued upon Exercise Price of for Future Issuance
Plan Category Exercise of Outstanding Under Equity
Outstanding Options, Options, Warrants Compensation Plans
Warrants and Rights and Rights (Excluding
Securities Reflected
in Column (a))
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Equity compensation plans approved
by security holders (1) -0- n/a -0-
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Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders (2) -0- n/a -0-
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Total -0- n/a -0-
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1) We do not have any equity compensation plans approved by the security
holders.
2) We do not have any equity compensation plans not approved by the security
holders.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the three months ended December 31, 2007 the Company sold 3,961,668
shares of common stock for $635,470, and issued 50,000 shares of common stock
for services valued at $12,500.
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 the Company issued 10,635,908
shares of common stock for $1,540,105, and 50,000 shares of common stock for
services valued at $12,500.
Management believes that these sales were exempt from registration
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(2)
and Regulation D. No sales commissions or finders fees were paid in connection
with such sales.
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Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations
This Annual Report on Form 10-KSB contains forward-looking statements made
as of the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update the forward-looking
statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consult all of the
information set forth in this report and the other information set forth from
time to time in our Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including our reports on Forms
10-QSB and Current Reports on Form 8-K, each as amended. See "Forward Looking
Statements" in the forepart of this Report for a non-exclusive list of risks and
uncertainties that relate to the forward looking statements herein.
The following discussion relates to the results of our operations to date,
and our financial condition:
General
In 2002 the Company acquired the assets and the business of Europhone USA, Inc.
and Europhone, Inc., Eurokool, and Eurospeed, and assumed the manufacturing and
distribution agreements for long distance calling cards and related activities,
and for air-conditioners and scooters. The Company has since expanded the
product offering to include prepaid calling cards and sim chips, cell phones,
other transportation products, such as motorcycles and ATVs, and consumer
electronics products. The Company's goal is, and has been, to build its "Eugro"
and "Euro" brand names.
The Company is currently located in Port Chester, New York. The Company is an
operating company whose subsidiaries operate its core business units: Europhone,
Eurospeed and Eurokool.
Business Activities
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 the Company recognized revenues of
$113,645 compared to revenues of $161,348 for the twelve months ended December
31, 2006, a decrease of $47,703, or 14%. The decrease in revenues year over year
is primarily attributable to lower sales of international and prepaid calling
cards made in fourth quarter, 2007. The Company recognized revenues from the
sale of motor scooters of $144,630 in 2006 compared to $4,561 in 2007. The
Company received an order for transportation products aggregating approximately
$100,000 in December 2008 that was shipped in January 2008. In March 2008 the
Company's Europhone USA, LLC subsidiary concluded the sale of $2,500,000 of
World Sim cards to a customer in the United States. A portion of the order was
delivered to the customer in March 2008, and the revenue for these sales will be
recognized in the first quarter, 2008.
Cost of sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 was $134,899
compared to $151,709 for the period ended December 31, 2006, a decrease of
$16,810, or 11%.
The Company experienced a gross loss of $21,254 for the twelve month period
ended December 31, 2007 compared to a gross profit of $9,639 for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2006.
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For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007 selling, general and
administrative expenses were $1,263,556 compared to $380,858 for the twelve
months ended December 31, 2006, an increase of $882,698. The increase in costs
was primarily due to an increase in employees and higher salary and salary
related expenses ($656,509 in 2007 compared to $118,438 in 2006), legal fees and
consulting expenses ($261,723 in 2007 compared to $35,914 in 2006), insurance
($39,248 in 2007 compared to $6,194 in 2006), and travel and entertainment
expenses of $78,523 in 2007 compared to $43,263 in 2006.
Euro Group of Companies, Inc. generated a net loss of $1,326,697 for calendar
year 2007 compared to a net loss of $414,244 for calendar year 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At December 31, 2007 the Company had a working capital deficiency of $560,089
and a stockholders deficiency of $2,271,518. In addition the Company has
suffered recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of
approximately $7,167,000. The accompanying financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a
going concern. Management's plans with respect to these matters include
restructuring its existing debt, raising additional capital through future
issuances of stock and/or equity, and finding profitable markets for its
products to generate sufficient cash to meet its business obligations. There can
be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able to generate sufficient
funds to continue the development of its product marketing plan and distribution
network. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going
concern.
At December 31, 2007 loans payable to related parties were $1,760,329. These
loans have been reclassified to Long-Term Liabilities at the request of the
Chief Executive officer and a Director who have agreed that repayment will not
be demanded before 2009. The Company has also established lines of credit with
the Ponce de Leon Federal Bank. As of December 31, 2007 the balance due on these
lines of credit was $254,826. The Company's CEO has negotiated a suspension of
interest on the outstanding amounts
As of December 31, 2007 the Company was in default of the payment terms of bank
overdraft facilities aggregating $34,293. The CEO has negotiated a suspension of
interest on the amounts due, and has provided a personal guarantee of repayment.
During 2007 the Company raised $1,540,145 through the sale of 10,635,908 shares
of common stock, and issued an additional 50,000 shares as payment for
consulting services.
In October 2007 the Company reached a negotiated payment plan with the IRS for
payment of all Eurospeed Inc. tax liabilities. The settlement called for sixteen
monthly payments of $7,000 each, commencing in November 2007. All payments have
been made to date as per the negotiated schedule.
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated F-1
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders Equity
(Deficiency) for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Euro Group of Companies, Inc.
I have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Euro Group of
Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders'
equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. My responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audits.
I conducted my audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that I plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. I believe that my audits provide a reasonable
basis for my opinion.
In my opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Euro Group of
Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements referred to above have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As
discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's
present financial situation raises substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to this matter are
also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include
any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Michael T. Studer CPA P.C.
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Michael T. Studer CPA P.C.
Freeport, New York
May 2, 2008
F-1
Item 7 - Financial Statements
EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
ASSETS 2007 2006
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash in banks $ 17,081 $ 72,829
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $45,085 42,398 172,688
and $30,057 respectively
Inventory 175,232 46,623
Deposits for future inventory purchases 76,215 76,500
Deposit with attorney in connection with contemplated
property acquisition (returned January 2008) 200,000 --
Prepaid Expenses 62,969 --
Total current assets 573,895 368,640
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $29,489 and
$27,495 respectively 48,900 40,680
TOTAL ASSETS $ 622,795 $ 409,320
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank overdrafts $ 34,293 $ 34,293
Bank lines of credit 254,826 254,826
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 185,578 194,825
Payroll taxes and withholdings 604,327 416,400
Customer deposits 54,960 66,560
Loans payable to related parties -- 1,914,842
Total current liabilities 1,133,984 2,881,746
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Loans payable to related parties 1,760,329 --
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,894,313 2,881,746
STOCKHOLDERS" EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; issued and
outstanding 107,883,292 and 97,194,384 shares, respectively 107,884 97,198
Additional paid-in capital 4,812,465 3,270,546
Subscription receivable (25,000) --
Retained earnings (deficit) (7,166,867) (5,480,170)
Total stockholders' equity (deficiency) (2,271,518) (2,472,426)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficiency) $ 622,795 $ 409,320
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-2
EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31,
-----------------------
2007 2006
---- ----
Sales $ 113,645 $ 161,348
Cost of sales 134,899 151,709
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Gross profit (loss) (21,254) 9,639
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 1,263,556 380,858
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Income/(loss) from operations (1,284,810) (371,219)
Interest expense (41,887) (43,025)
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Net Income/(loss) ($ 1,326,697) ($ 414,244)
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Basic and diluted earnings (loss)
Per common share ($ 0.01) ($ 0.00)
Weighted average shares outstanding
basic and diluted 102,201,638 91,926,500
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES
IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2007
Additional Retained
Common Paid-in Subscription Earnings
Shares Par Value Capital Receivable (Deficit) Total
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at
December 31, 2005 86,654,384 86,655 2,700,039 -- (5,425,926) $(2,639,232)
Sale of Common
Stock 1,0543,000 10,543 570,507 -- -- 581,050
Net loss for year
ended December 31,
2006 -- -- -- -- (414,244) (414,244)
Balance at
December 31, 2006 97,197,384 97,198 3,270,546 -- (5,840,170) (2,472,426)
Common Stock
Subscribed 100,000 100 24,900 (25,000) -- --
Sale of Common
Stock 10,535,908 10,536 1,504,569 -- -- 1,515,105
Shares issued for
Services 50,000 50 12,450 -- -- 12.500
Net loss for year
ended December 31,
2007 -- -- -- -- (1,326,697) (1,326,697)
Balance at December
31, 2007 107,883,292 $ 107,884 $ 4,812,465 $ (25,000) $(7,166,867) $(2,271,518)
See Notes to consolidated financial statements.
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC.AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended December 31,
2007 2006
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income(loss) $(1,326,697) $ (414,244)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 14,688 10,466
Common stock for services 12,500 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables 130,290 ( 142,630)
Inventory ( 128,609) ( 15,487)
Deposits and prepaid expenses ( 262,684) ( 64,900)
Bank overdrafts -- ( 63)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses ( 9,247) 72,719
Payroll taxes and withholdings 187,927 ( 59,412)
Customer deposits ( 11,600) --
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
Activities (1,393,432) (613,551)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (22,908) ( 51,146)
Net cash used in investing activities ( 22,908) ( 51,146)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of common stock 1,515,105 581,050
Loans payable to related parties (154,513) 156,476
Bank lines of credit -- --
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,360,592 737,526
INCREASE(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (55,748) 72,829
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 72,829 --
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR $ 17,081 $ 72,829
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ -- $ --
Income taxes paid $ -- $ --
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
1. Organization and Business Operations
Euro Group of Companies, Inc., (EGCO), (formerly ICT Technologies, Inc.
("ICTT") was incorporated in Delaware on May 27, 1999. Euro Group has five
wholly owned subsidiaries; Europhone USA, Inc. ("FONE1"), a New York corporation
incorporated on March 17, 2000; Europhone Inc. ("FONE2"), a New York corporation
incorporated on May 24, 2001; Eurospeed, Inc. ("EUROSPEED"), a New York
corporation incorporated on November 19, 2001, Eurokool, Inc. ("EUROKOOL"), a
New York corporation incorporated on February 21, 2002; and Europhone USA, LLC
("EUROFONE"), a New York limited liability company formed on August 2, 2002.
Euro Group of Companies, Inc. (formerly ICT Technologies, Inc.) and its
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") operate from their offices in Port
Chester, New York. Euro Group of Companies acts as a holding company and its
subsidiaries were formed to engage in the distribution of various products
manufactured by unrelated third parties. In 2006, there were sales of motor
scooters and cell phones. In 2007 the Company had sales of olive oil, prepaid
calling services, cell phones, TVs and motorcycles and youth vehicles.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of consolidation -- The consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Basis of presentation -- The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. However,
the Company has experienced net losses since inception of $7,166,867 and, at
December 31, 2007, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $560,089 and
a stockholders' deficiency of $2,271,518. These factors raise substantial doubt
about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is
seeking additional financing through sales of its common stock and has entered
into certain supply and distribution agreements (see note (10) to generate
profitable operations. However, there is no assurance that the Company will be
successful in achieving these objectives. The financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Use of estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
F-6
EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Revenue recognition -- The Company recognizes revenues in the period in
which products are shipped to customers under a fixed and determinable amount
arrangement with collectability reasonably assured.
Fair value of financial instruments -- The carrying value of the Company's
financial instruments, consisting of cash in banks, accounts receivable, bank
overdrafts, bank lines of credit, accounts payable and accrued expenses, payroll
taxes and withholdings, customer deposits, and loans payable to related parties,
approximate their fair values considering their short term nature and respective
interest rates.
Cash and cash equivalents -- The Company considers all highly liquid debt
instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
Inventories -- Inventories are carried at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market.
Property and equipment -- Property and equipment are stated at cost and
consist of computers and equipment, computer software, furniture and fixtures,
and leasehold improvements. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line
basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging up to five years.
Leasehold improvements are amortized over the estimated useful life of the
assets or the term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Maintenance and repairs
are expensed as incurred, expenditures for major renewals, replacements and
improvements are capitalized.
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
Impairment of long-lived assets -- The Company reviews its long-lived
assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If this review indicates
that the assets will not be recoverable based on the expected undiscounted net
cash flows of the related asset, an impairment loss is recognized and the
asset's carrying value is reduced.
Stock-based compensation -- Shares issued for services are expensed at the
estimated fair value of the shares issued at the date of issuance. No stock
options have been issued or are outstanding.
Income taxes -- Income taxes are accounted for under the assets and
liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and
their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in
effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be
recovered or settled. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred
income tax assets when management has not yet determined that future realization
is more likely than not.
Earnings (loss) per common share -- Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per
common share is calculated based upon the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. The Company did not have any common stock equivalents (such
as stock options or convertible securities) outstanding during the periods
presented.
3. Inventory
Inventory consisted of:
December 31,
2007 2008
Cell phones $ 90,085 $ 44,523
Pre-paid calling cards 44,997 2,100
Televisions 12,310 --
Packaging supplies 27,840 --
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Total $175,232 $ 46,623
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
4. Bank Overdrafts
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, bank overdrafts (inactive status) consisted
of:
EGCO bank account overdraft facility $ 1,698
FONE1 bank account overdraft facility 32,595
Total $ 34,293
The overdraft facilities provide for interest at a rate of 9%. Repayment is
past due and the bank has ceased accruing interest on the balances. The loans
are personally guaranteed by the Company's chief executive officer.
5. Bank Lines of Credit
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, bank lines of credit (inactive status)
consisted of:
EGCO line of credit account $ 17,069
EGCO line of credit account 16,279
FONE1 line of credit account 210,422
FONE1 line of credit account 11,056
Total $ 254,826
The lines of credit provide for interest at a rate of 9%. Repayment is past
due and the bank has ceased accruing interest on the balances. The loans are
personally guaranteed by the Company's chief executive officer.
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6. Payroll Taxes and Withholdings
Payroll taxes and withholdings consisted of:
December 31,
2007 2006
Federal social security and income tax $553,891 $334,787
New York State income tax 27,800 39.976
New York State unemployment insurance 3,322 16.779
New York State Workers' Compensation
Board 19,314 24,858
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Total $604,327 $416,400
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
The balances represent unpaid payroll taxes and withholdings for certain periods
from October 2002 to December 2007 and estimated interest and penalties to
December 31, 2007. The Company has asked the Internal Revenue Service to
consider a revised installment schedule to pay its federal liability but has not
reached such an agreement.
7. Loans Payable to Related Parties
Loans payable to related parties consisted of:
December 31,
2007 2006
Due chief executive officer and affiliates $1,518,883 $1,673,396
Due chief financial officer 241,446 241,446
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Total $1,760,329 $1,914,842
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The loans payable to related parties do not bear interest and were due on
demand. In the three months ended September 30, 2007, the related parties agreed
not to seek repayment of these loans until year 2009 and, accordingly, the
Company reclassified these loans from current liabilities (at December 31, 2006)
to long term liabilities (at December 31, 2007).
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
8. Common Stock
In 2006 the Company sold a total of 10,543,000 restricted shares of its
common stock in private placements at prices ranging from $0.05 to $0.10 per
share resulting in gross proceeds of $581,050.
In 2007 the Company sold a total of 10,535,908 restricted shares of its common
stock in private placements at prices ranging from $0.10 to $0.25 per share
resulting in gross proceeds of $1,515,105.
9. Income Taxes
EGCO files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries for
federal and state reporting purposes.
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the provision for (benefit
from) income taxes consisted of:
2007 2006
---- ----
Current:
Federal $ -- $ --
State -- --
Total current -- --
Deferred:
Federal (411,541) ( 128,484)
State (116,351) ( 36,350)
Valuation allowance 527,892 164,834
Total $ -- $ --
A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the effective rates
for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 follows:
2007 2006
Federal statutory tax rate 34.0% 34.0%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 5.8 5.8
Change in valuation allowance (39.8) (39.8)
Effective income tax rate 0.0% 0.0%
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007 and 2006
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the deferred income tax asset consisted of:
December 31,
------------
2007 2006
---- ----
Net operating loss carry-forward $2,238,054 $1,710,162
Valuation allowance (2,238,054) (1,710,162)
Deferred tax asset -- --
Based on management's present assessment, the Company has not yet
determined it to be more likely than not that a deferred tax asset of $2,238,054
attributable to the future utilization of the net operating loss carry-forward
of $5,546,317 will be realized. Accordingly, the Company has provided a 100%
allowance against the deferred tax asset in the financial statements. The
Company will continue to review this valuation allowance and make adjustments as
appropriate. The net operating loss carry-forward expires $1,115,296 in 2022;
$1,734,552 in 2023; $834,731 in 2024; $108,711 in 2025; $426,330 in 2026; and
$1,326,697 in 2027.
Current tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future
taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the
amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited.
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10. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease
EGCO rents its office facilities in Port Chester, New York under a sub lease
agreement with OTI, a corporation controlled by its chief executive officer. The
term of the sub lease agreement, which as amended provides for monthly rents
ranging from $ 3,360 to $3,886, is February 1, 2005 to January 31, 2009. Rent
expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $44,278 and $41,448,
respectively. At December 31, 2007, future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases are:
2008 $46,450
2009 3,886
Total $50,336
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EURO GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007and 2006
Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement
Pursuant to an agreement effective October 18, 2006 between a Chinese
corporation (the "OEM Manufacturer"), a New Jersey corporation (the "Worldwide
Importer and Distributor"), and EUROSPEED, Inc. (the "USA Distributor"),
EUROSPEED was appointed exclusive distributor in North America of motorcycles
and other transportation vehicles manufactured and sold by the Manufacturer and
the Importer under trade names "EuroSpeed" and EuroStrada." The term of the
agreement is five years from October 18, 2006 to October 17, 2011. The agreement
is automatically renewed for an additional five years to October 17, 2016 unless
either party gives 90 days prior written notice at the end of any two year
period. If EUROSPEED purchases less than the minimum purchase quantities (25,000
units in year 1, 30,000 units in year 2, and an amount to be determined in year
3), Manufacturer and Importer have the right to terminate the agreement.
Exclusive Distribution Agreement
Pursuant to an agreement dated May 19, 2006, EUROSPEED appointed an
Exclusive Distributor in North America and Israel of motorcycles and other
transportation vehicles under the trade names "EuroSpeed" and "EuroStrada." The
term of the agreement was five years from May 19, 2006 to May 18, 2011. The
agreement was replaced by an agreement between EUROSPEED and American Motor
Sports LLC , doing business as Eurospeed USA, dated March 3, 2008, that requires
that the Exclusive Distributor purchase 10,000 transportation vehicles in Year
1; 20,000 vehicles in year 2, and 35,000 vehicles in Year 3.
Standby Letter of Credit
On November 2, 2006, EUROSPEED received a $250,000 irrevocable standby
letter of credit issued by Eurospeed, USA's bank. The letter of credit was
renewed on November 2, 2007 and is expected to be used by EUROSPEED to finance
the purchase of motorcycles and other transportation vehicles.
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11. Subsequent Events
In First Quarter, 2008, the Company sold a total of 1,190,000 restricted
shares of common stock to two investors at prices of $0.10 to $0.15 per share
and received gross proceeds of $186,000.
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In April 2008 the Company sold 500,000 restricted shares of stock to an
investor at $0.15 per share and received gross proceeds of $75,000.
On February 11, 2008 the Company's Board of Directors granted 5,000,000
restricted shares of common stock to the Chief Executive Officer, and granted to
that individual a "non-dilution" agreement that will have the effect of
maintaining his ownership percentage in the Company.
[End of Audited Financial Statements]
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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
None
Item 8a - Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007, an
evaluation was performed under the supervision of and with the participation of
the Company's Principal Executive Officer, and the Company's Principal Financial
Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's
disclosure controls and procedures.
Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended) and as required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13-a-15 or Rule 15d-15e as
of December 31, 2007, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial
Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective
to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we
file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in
Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms. Our Principal Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer also concluded that as of December 31,
2007 our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit
under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our disclosure controls
are designed to provide reasonable assurance that such information is
accumulated and communicated to our management. Our disclosure controls and
procedures include components of our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting is expressed at the level of reasonable assurance because a
control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only
reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control
system will be met.
Management Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Company management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial
reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the
maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect
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the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are
being made only in accordance with the authorization of the management and Board
of Directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition
of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Management assessed our internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2007, which was the end of our fiscal year. Management based its
assessment on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Management's assessment included evaluation of such elements as the design and
operating effectiveness of key financial reporting controls, segmentation of
responsibilities, process documentation, accounting policies and our overall
control environment. This assessment is supported by testing and monitoring
performed by our finance organization.
Based on our assessment, management has concluded that our internal
control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2007 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external reporting purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. We reviewed the results of management's assessment with the
Company's Board of Directors
Changes in Internal Controls
During the three month period ended December 31, 2007 there were no
changes that occurred in our internal control over financial reporting
identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule
13a-15 or Rule 15d-15-e that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to
materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.
Part III
Item 9 - Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons'
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The names, ages, positions and offices held by each of our officers and
directors are shown on the following table.
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Name Age Position
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Vasilios Koutsobinas 54 Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Aris Constantinides 61 President (Appointed July 19, 2007)
Andrew Eracleous 79 Chief Financial Officer, Director
Paul Kotrotsios 52 Director
Georgia Dumas 40 Director
Vasilios Koutsobinas has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of ICT Technologies, Inc. since May 2002. Prior to joining ICT Technologies (and
simultaneously with his service to ICT Technologies), Mr. Koutsobinas had served
as chief executive officer of the Eurogroup of Companies, which included several
subsidiaries contributed to ICT Technologies in the 2002 Transaction as well as
Europhone USA, since March 17, 2000. Mr. Koutsobinas has over 25 years of
experience in the import/export field which he engaged in through private
companies of his own. In addition, he served as President of Uncle Bill's, Inc.,
a private corporation in the restaurant business from approximately 1997 to
2001.
Aris Constantinides was appointed President of the Company on July 19,
2007. Prior to that and since 1985 he had founded and was President of, Quintex
Communications (QC) an Audiovox Corporation subsidiary. QC was a master Agent
for Nynex Mobile. In 2005 with the sale of Audiovox Communications Corp. (ACC)
to UTStarcom Inc., QC was part of the sale and he still was President of the QC.
Between 1974 and 1985 he held various positions, namely a Senior Auditor for CPC
International/Best Foods, in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and founded and operated
Constant Sound Inc. a mobile electronics distributor located in St. James, NY.
Between 1970 through 1974, Aris Constantinides was a Senior Accountant in the
audit department of Price Waterhouse's New York office. Mr. Constantinides
received a B.S. in accounting from the New York Institute of Technology in 1970
and an MBA from Pace University in 1985.
Andrew Eracleous has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Euro Group of
Companies, since November 2002. For the past 50 years, Mr. Eracleous has been an
accountant in private practice.
Paul Kotrotsios is the founder and publisher of Hellenic News of America, a
monthly Greek-American publication. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Economics from the Graduate Industrial School of Thessaloniki University, Greece
and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Saint Joseph's University
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Georgia Dumas is presently the Director of Operations of Global Star LLC of
Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey for eight years. She manages all functions
related to business development, operations, production, marketing and
distribution of Greek television and radio services. She has had extensive
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experience in the media and publication industries. She studied in New York
University and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in International
Marketing and Economics from William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Board of Directors Committee
We do not currently have a standing audit, nominating or compensation committee
of the Board, Vasilios Koutsobinas and our remaining directors, perform the
functions of audit, nominating and compensation committees and also participate
in the consideration of Director nominees. When additional members of the Board
of Directors are appointed or elected, we will consider creating audit,
compensation and nominating committees. In addition, because we are not an
issuer listed on a national securities exchange or listed in an automated
inter-dealer quotation system of a national securities association, we are not
required to have an audit committee. Although we hope to have an audit committee
established at some time in the near future, we have not done so yet.
Since we have not established such a committee, we have not identified any
member of such a committee as a financial expert.
Advisory Board
We do not currently have an Advisory Board.
Director Independence
Our current directors are not considered independent directors as defined
by any national securities exchange registered pursuant to Section 6(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or by any national securities association
registered pursuant to Section 15A(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Euro Group of Companies held six regular meetings
during 2007.
Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among our executive officers and
directors.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
Except as set forth herein, no officer or director of the Company has,
during the last five years: (i) been convicted in or is currently subject to a
pending a criminal proceeding; (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a
judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of
such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining
future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to any
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federal or state securities or banking laws including, without limitation, in
any way limiting involvement in any business activity, or finding any violation
with respect to such law, nor (iii) has any bankruptcy petition been filed by or
against the business of which such person was an executive officer or a general
partner, whether at the time of the bankruptcy of for the two years prior
thereto.
Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors of Euro Group of Companies, Inc. adopted a Code of
Ethics as described in Item 406 of Regulation S-B, and filed as an Exhibit
hereto. The Code of Ethics applies to each of our directors and officers,
including the chief financial officer and chief executive officer, and all of
the Company's other employees and consultants.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Since January 1, 2007, the following reports under Section 16(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") were not filed or were not
timely filed by officers, directors or beneficial owners of more than ten
percent of any class of the Company's equity securities registered pursuant to
Section 12 of the Exchange Act: To the Company's knowledge, no officer, director
or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of any class of the Company's
equity securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act or any
other person subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act with respect to the
Company, failed to file on a timely basis reports required by Section 16(a) of
the Exchange Act subsequent to January 1, 2007.
Item 10. Executive Compensation
The following Summary Compensation Table sets forth, for the three years
ended December 31, 2007, the compensation for services in all capacities earned
by all persons serving as the Company's Chief Executive Officer during the past
three years and any other executive officer whose total annual salary, bonus and
other annual compensation may have exceeded $100,000 during that time (the
"Named Executive Officers").
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
All
Name and Principal Other Annual
Position Salary Bonus Compensation Total
Year $ $ $ $
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Vasilios Koutsobinas 2007 125,000 0 0 125,000
CEO
" " 2006 25,800 0 0 25,800
2005 0 0 0 0
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Euro Group of Companies, Inc. does not maintain a stock option program, and
has granted no restricted stock awards and maintains no long-term incentive
programs.
None of the named Executive Officers has a written employment contract with
Euro Group of Companies.
In a meeting of the Euro Group of Companies, Inc. held at the Company's
corporate offices on February 11, 2008 the members of the Board, with the
Chairman and CEO abstaining, unanimously voted to award the CEO five million
shares of Euro Group common stock. The Chairman and CEO received the five
million shares in March, 2007.The members of the Board, again with the CEO
abstaining, also voted to award "non-dilution rights" to the CEO, which will
have the effect of preserving his ownership percentage of the Company's common
stock at 72.3% of the outstanding common stock of the Company.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
There were payments of $12,000 to each of two "outside" directors in 2007.
Outside directors receive $2,000 for each board meeting they attend, and
employee directors receive no compensation for their board service.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth certain information, as of December 31,
2007, with respect to the beneficial ownership of shares of Common Stock by (i)
each person known to the Company to beneficially own more than 5% of the
outstanding shares of Common Stock, (ii) each director of the Company, (iii) the
Named Executive Officer and (iv) all executive officers and directors of the
Company as a group.
Name and Address # of Common Percent of
_________________ Shares Owned Class Owned
Vasilios Koutsobinas 77,481,675 71.8%
Andrew Eracleous 939,500 .9%
Aris Constantinides 0 --
Paul Kotrotsios 0 --
Georgia Dumas 0 --
All Executive Officers and
Directors as a Group (5) 78,421,175 72.7%
(1) Beneficial ownership has been determined pursuant to Rule 13-d of the
Exchange Act.
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Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Since the close of the 2002 Transaction, the working capital requirements of the
Company have been largely satisfied through loans to the Company from the chief
executive officer and principal stockholder of Euro Group of Companies, Inc.
(formerly ICT Technologies, Inc.) This indebtedness, for which repayment cannot
be demanded until 2009, totaled $1,453,649 at December 31, 2007 and does not
bear interest.
The Company rents its corporate office facilities in Port Chester, New York
under a sub-lease agreement with Olympic Telecom, Inc, a corporation controlled
by the Company's chief executive officer. The term of the sub-lease agreement,
which as amended provides for monthly rents ranging from $3,360 to $3,886, is
February 1, 2005 to January 31, 2009.
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
Number Description of Exhibits
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3.1 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of ICT
Technologies, Inc.*
3.2 Bylaws of ICT Technologies, Inc.**
10.1 Amended and Restated Share Acquisition and Voting Agreement dated as
of May 9, 2002 and executed April 30, 2003 by and among Europhone USA,
Inc., Vasilios Koutsobinas and Joshua Shainberg***
10.2 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Share Acquisition and Voting
Agreement***
10.3 Agreement with Parallel No Limit, Inc. ****
21 List of Subsidiaries.
31.1 Certification of the Company's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act.
31.2 Certification of the Company's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 302 of Sarbanes Oxley Act.
32.1 Certification of the Company's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act.
32.2 Certification of the Company's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of Sarbanes Oxley Act.
* Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(iii) from the Company's Form 10-KSB
for the annual period ended December 31, 2001, filed on April 29, 2002.
** Incorporated by reference from the Company's Form 10-SB12G, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6, 2000.
*** Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 from the Company's Form 8-K/A,
dated May 9, 2002.
**** Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 from the Company's Form 8-K,
dated April 23, 2007.
(a) Reports on Form 8-K
Number Description of Filings
5.03 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year *
8.01 Other Matters **
* Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2007
** Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed on November 9, 2007
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Item 14 Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The audit fees for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were $ 27,000 and
$20,000. All services provided by the principal accountants were approved by the
Board of Directors.
Audit-Related Fees
There were no additional audit-related fees in 2007 and 2006.
Tax Fees
There were no fees paid for tax services relating to the years ended December
31, 2007 and 2006.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly appointed.
Euro Group of Companies, Inc.
May 14, 2008 /s/ Vasilios Koutsobinas
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Date Vasilios Koutsobinas
Chief Executive Officer
May 14, 2008 /s/ Andrew Eracleous
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Andrew Eracleous
Chief Financial Officer
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