USE OF ESTIMATES AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP).
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during each reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions, including those related to film development costs, income taxes, long lived asset valuation, and stock based compensation. Management basis its estimates and judgments on historical experience of operations and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, will affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies
Both this Managements Discussion and Analysis and our Plan of Operation discuss our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The preparation of our financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the 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. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and assumptions, including those related to film development costs, income taxes, long lived asset valuation, revenue recognition, stock based compensation and derivative liabilities, if any. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience of operations and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, will affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Film Development Costs. Included in film development costs are films produced by the Company, capitalized costs include all direct production and financing costs, capitalized interest and production overhead.
Film development costs are stated at the lower of amortized cost or estimated fair value. The valuation of investment in films and television programs is reviewed on a title-by-title basis, when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the fair value of a film or television program is less than its unamortized cost. The fair value of the film or television program is determined using managements future revenue and cost estimates and a discounted cash flow approach. Additional amortization is recorded in the amount by which the unamortized costs exceed the estimated fair value of the film or television program. Estimates of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in the carrying value of investment in films may be required as a consequence of changes in managements future revenue estimates. Management evaluates the valuation of Film Development Costs on a quarterly basis. For the year ended February 29, 2008, we recognized an impairment of film development costs totaling $108,243.
Income Taxes. In determining the carrying value of the Companys net deferred tax assets, PMW must assess the likelihood of sufficient future taxable income in certain tax jurisdictions, based on estimates and assumptions, to realize the benefit of these assets. If these estimates and assumptions change in the future, PMW may record a reduction in the valuation allowance, resulting in an income tax benefit in PMWs Statements of Operations. Management evaluates the realizability of the deferred tax assets and assesses the valuation allowance quarterly.
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Effective March 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. The implementation of FIN 48 had no significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
Amortization and Impairment of Long Lived Assets. Long lived assets, such as property, equipment and intangible assets are recorded at historical cost. We amortize our intangible assets using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, usually two to five years. We review intangible assets subject to amortization periodically to determine if any adverse conditions exist or a change in circumstances has occurred that would indicate impairment or a change in the remaining useful life of the applicable asset. Conditions that would indicate impairment and trigger a more frequent impairment assessment include, but are not limited to a significant adverse change in the legal factors or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less the estimated costs to sell. In addition, depreciation of the asset ceases. During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, no impairment of long-lived assets was recorded.
Stock-Based Compensation. On January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.123 (Revised 2004), Share Based Payment, (SFAS 123R), using the modified prospective method. In accordance with SFAS 123R, PMW measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award - the requisite service period. We determine the grant-date fair value of employee share options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN No. 48 provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits. Income tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. This interpretation also provides guidance on measurement, de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, on March 1, 2007. The Company did not recognize any additional liability for unrecognized tax benefit as a result of the implementation. The Company will recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of February 29, 2008 the Company has not recognized liabilities for penalty and interest as the Company does not have liability for unrecognized tax benefits.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement focuses on creating consistency and comparability in fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 157 on our financial statements and believe it is unlikely to adversely effect the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159) which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 159 will be effective for us on January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 159 on our financial position, cash flows, and results of operations, and believe it is unlikely to have a material adverse impact.
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 141(R), Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141R). SFAS 141R retains the fundamental requirements in SFAS 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which SFAS 141 called the purchase method ) be used for all business combinations
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and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. SFAS 141R also establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: (a) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; (b) improves the completeness of the information reported about a business combination by changing the requirements for recognizing assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies; (c) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase; and (d) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141R applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early application is not permitted. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, SFAS No. 141R will have on its consolidated financial statements, but believes any impact with respect to future acquisitions could be material.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS NO. 160). SFAS No. 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling (minority) interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements and establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parents ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company has not yet determined the impact, if any, that SFAS No. 160 will have on its consolidated financial statements, but believes any impact will not be material.
Interest Rate Risk
We do not believe that interest rate risk will negatively impact out business plans.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation will negatively impact our business plans.
Factors That May Affect Future Performance
You should carefully consider the following risk factors, the other information included herein and the information included in our other reports and filings. Our business, financial condition, and the trading price of our common stock could be adversely affected by these and other risks.
BUSINESS RISKS
Our business requires a substantial investment of capital. The production, acquisition and distribution of motion pictures (films) and television programs and the planned development of a web portal require a significant amount of capital. A significant amount of time may elapse between our expenditure of funds and the receipt of commercial revenues from our film or television programs or web portal. Although we intend to continue to reduce the risks of our production exposure through financial contributions from investors in limited liability financing vehicles, we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully implement these arrangements or that we will not be subject to substantial financial risks relating to the production, acquisition, completion and release of future film and television programs and the development of a web portal. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The costs of producing and marketing feature films have steadily increased and may further increase in the future, which may make it more difficult for a film to generate a profit or compete against other films. The costs of producing and marketing feature films have generally increased in recent years. These costs may continue to increase in the future, which may make it more difficult for our films to generate a profit or compete against other films. We are dependent DVD sales, home video, television, international markets and new media for revenue, and the revenues from such sources may not be sufficient to offset an increase in the cost of film production. If we cannot successfully exploit these and other media, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Budget overruns may adversely affect our business. Our business model requires that we be efficient in the production of our film and television programs. Actual film and television production costs often exceed their budgets, sometimes significantly. The production, completion and distribution of films and television productions are subject to a number of uncertainties, including delays and increased expenditures due to creative differences among key cast members and other key creative personnel or other disruptions or events beyond our control. Risks such as death or disability of star performers, technical complications with special effects or other aspects of production, shortages of necessary equipment, damage to film negatives, master tapes and recordings or adverse weather conditions may cause cost overruns and delay or frustrate completion of a production. If a film or television production incurs
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substantial budget overruns, we may have to seek additional financing from outside sources to complete production. We cannot make assurances regarding the availability of such financing on terms acceptable to us, and the lack of such financing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If We Exceed Our Budgets In Our Projects, We May Be Unable To Recoup Our Costs. If a film or television production incurs substantial budget overruns, we cannot assure you that we will recoup these costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Increased costs incurred with respect to a particular film may result in any such film being abandoned, not being ready for release at the intended time or ever or the postponement of release to a potentially less favorable time, all of which could have a significant negative effect on the overall financial success of such film. Budget overruns could also prevent a picture from being completed or released. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Licensed distributors failure to promote our programs may adversely affect our business. Licensed distributors decisions regarding the timing of release and promotional support of our films, television programs and related products are important in determining the success of these pictures, programs and products. We do not control the timing and manner in which our licensed distributors distribute our films or television programs. Any decision by those distributors not to distribute or promote one of our films, television programs or related products or to promote our competitors films, television programs or related products to a greater extent than they promote ours could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We face additional risks due to our reliance on outsourced production studios for films and television shows we choose to produce ourselves. We intend to outsource certain aspects of the production requirements for our film and television projects. We do not intend to maintain a relationship with one particular studio or production group. Consequently, we may be subject to certain risks associated with outsourcing. Moreover, we may not receive competitive pricing from our production studios as we do not intend to form a relationship with one particular studio. Due to our dependency on outsourced production studios and the inherent difficulty in replacing outsourced production studios in an efficient or expeditious manner, the occurrence of any condition preventing or hindering the production or delivery of our films and shows by any one or more of our outsourcing production studios may require us to mitigate our actual or potential loss by switching outsourced production studios.
If our films and television shows are not commercially successful, we may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to fund our operations, and may be unable to continue as a going concern. Producing television shows and feature length films involves substantial risks, because they require that we spend significant funds based entirely on our preliminary evaluation of the screenplays commercial potential as a film. It is impossible to predict the success of any film or show before the production starts. The ability of a show or film to generate revenues will depend upon a variety of unpredictable factors, including:
| | public taste, which is always subject to change; |
| | the quantity and popularity of other films and leisure activities available to the public at the time of our release; |
| | the competition for exhibition at movie theatres, through video retailers, on cable television and through other forms of distribution; and |
| | the fact that not all shows and films are distributed in all media forms or that chosen distribution channels may be ineffective. |
For any of these reasons, the shows and films that we produce may be commercially unsuccessful, and the value of our equity interest in any or all of them may be reduced or eliminated entirely. We operate in a particularly unpredictable industry, and, if we are unable to produce projects which are commercially successful in this industry, we may not be able to recoup our expenses and/or generate revenues. In the event that we are unable to generate revenues, we may not be able to continue operating as a viable business.
In most cases our films will be subject to ratings restrictions and censorship that may result in ratings that may reduce distribution and revenue potential. Our films and television shows are generally targeted to very specific audiences, which require us to produce projects that obtain ratings suitable for each such audience. Certain pre-production distribution arrangements we expect to obtain may be based upon the subject film having a particular rating classification from the Film Association of America (or MPAA). With these arrangements in place, we will intend to produce the film in a manner that will ultimately obtain the expected rating. However, it is difficult to predict the rating classification that the MPAA will ultimately assign to the film. If the expected rating were not obtained, distribution support (including marketing and advertising) may be reduced, resulting in fewer distribution venues and smaller viewing audience. Further, censors in foreign jurisdictions may find elements of a film objectionable.
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At additional and unbudgeted costs, we may be required to revise the film to obtain the desired rating classification or to remove the objectionable elements of the film. Even following revision of the film, the release in certain jurisdictions may be denied. These events may result in release and distribution delays, which may limit the commercial potential of the film, resulting in reduced revenues for our company, and, accordingly, reducing the value of your investment.
MARKET AND COMPETITION RISKS
Our success depends on the commercial success of films and television programs, which is unpredictable. Operating in the film and television industry involves a substantial degree of risk. Each film and television program is an individual artistic work, and inherently unpredictable audience reactions primarily determine commercial success. Generally, the popularity of our films or programs depends on many factors, including the critical acclaim they receive, the format of their initial release, for example, theatrical or direct-to-video, the actors and other key talent, their genre and their specific subject matter. The commercial success of our films or television programs also depends upon the quality and acceptance of films or programs that our competitors release into the marketplace at or near the same time, critical reviews, the availability of alternative forms of entertainment and leisure activities, general economic conditions and other tangible and intangible factors, many of which we do not control and all of which may change. We cannot predict the future effects of these factors with certainty, any of which factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The film industry is highly competitive and we are smaller and less diversified than many of our competitors. As an independent producer and distributor, we constantly compete with major U.S. and international studios as well as smaller independent producers. Most of the major U.S. studios are part of large diversified corporate groups with a variety of other operations, including television networks and cable channels, that can provide both the means of distributing their products and stable sources of earnings that may allow them better to offset fluctuations in the financial performance of their film and television operations. In addition, the major studios have more resources with which to compete for ideas, storylines and scripts created by third parties as well as for actors, directors and other personnel required for production. The resources of the major studios may also give them an advantage in acquiring other businesses or assets that we might also be interested in acquiring. Our inability to compete successfully could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Others may assert intellectual property infringement claims against us. One of the risks of the film production business is the possibility that others may claim that our productions and production techniques misappropriate or infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties with respect to their previously developed films, stories, characters, other entertainment or intellectual property. We are likely to receive in the future claims of infringement or misappropriation of other parties proprietary rights. Any such assertions or claims may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Irrespective of the validity or the successful assertion of such claims, we could incur significant costs and diversion of resources in defending against them, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. If any claims or actions are asserted against us, we may seek to settle such claim by obtaining a license from the plaintiff covering the disputed intellectual property rights. We cannot provide any assurances, however, that under such circumstances a license, or any other form of settlement, would be available on reasonable terms or at all.
Our business involves risks of liability claims for media content, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. As a distributor of media content, we may face potential liability for: defamation; invasion of privacy negligence copyright or trademark infringement (as discussed above) and other claims based on the nature and content of the materials distributed. These types of claims have been brought, sometimes successfully, against producers and distributors of media content. Any imposition of liability that is not covered by insurance or is in excess of insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
FINANCIAL RISKS
Our revenues and results of operations may fluctuate significantly. Revenues and results of operations are difficult to predict and depend on a variety of factors. Our revenues and results of operations depend significantly upon the commercial success of the films and television programming that we produce and distribute, which cannot be predicted with certainty. Accordingly, our revenues and results of operations may fluctuate significantly from period to period, and the results of any one period may not be indicative of the results for any future periods.
Accounting practices used in our industry may accentuate fluctuations in operating results. In addition to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, our accounting practices (which are standard for the industry) may accentuate fluctuations in our operating results. For example, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and industry practice, we are required to expense film advertising costs as incurred, but are also required to recognize the revenue from any film or television program over the entire revenue stream expected to be generated by the individual picture or television program.
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We require additional financing to sustain our operations and without it we may not be able to continue operations. At February 29, 2008, we had cash on hand of approximately $1,212. We have never earned a profit and we anticipate that we will continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future. We continue to operate on a negative cash flow basis. We believe that we will need to raise at least an additional $500,000 in financing in order to have sufficient financial resources to fund our operations for the next 12 months. Such additional funds may not be available when required.
To date, we have financed our operations through the sale of stock and certain borrowings. We expect to continue to depend upon outside financing to sustain our operations for at least the next 12 months. Our ability to obtain financing from third parties will depend upon our perceived performance and market conditions. Our inability to raise additional working capital at all or to raise it in a timely manner would negatively impact our ability to fund our operations, to generate revenues, and to otherwise execute our business plan, leading to the reduction or suspension of our operations and ultimately forcing us to go out of business.
If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity securities, this may cause significant dilution of our common stock, and holders of the additional equity securities may have rights senior to those of the holders of our common stock. If we obtain additional financing by issuing debt securities, the terms of these securities could restrict or prevent us from paying dividends and could limit our flexibility in making business decisions.
We have a history of losses, our auditors have stated that these losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and we expect to continue to operate at a loss for the foreseeable future. We have a history of continuing losses and negative cash flow from operations. From our inception in March 2000 through February 29, 2008, we had cumulative net losses of ($4,618,288) and we had net loss in the year ended February 29, 2008 of ($698,718). We expect that our expenses may increase substantially as we continue to develop our products and services. In addition, as a public company our general and administrative expenses may increase significantly. As a result, we expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable future.
Because of our history of continuing losses, our auditors, in their report on our audited financial statements included elsewhere in this report, have stated that these losses raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The going concern qualification from our auditors could have a negative impact on our future sales to customers, inhibit our ability to obtain financing terms from vendors and may adversely impact our ability to raise additional financing. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that we will ever be profitable. Whether we ever become profitable will depend on many factors, but principally on our ability to raise additional capital and to successfully market our products and services.
Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The factors described above raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph expressing doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern in their audit report for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2007 and February 29, 2008.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain sufficient funds to continue the development and pre-production of television shows and films, or that we will be able to produce and sell our scripts, shows and films. We also cannot assure you that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue to fund our business. If we cannot continue as a going concern, we may need to substantially revise our business plan or cease operations.
We are an early stage company with a limited operating history and no significant revenues. We were formed in March 2003. Since that time, we have engaged in the film and television production. We have recorded only $180,875 in revenues since our date of inception. Our ability to implement a successful business plan remains unproven and no assurance can be given that we will ever generate sufficient revenues to sustain our business. We cannot assure that our future operations will be implemented successfully or that we will ever have profits. Moreover, we may not realize revenue from our current projects for a substantial period of time, if at all, which may result in our inability to continue financing our operations. If we are unable to sustain our operations, we will be forced to cease operations entirely. Furthermore, we are experiencing the initial costs and uncertainties of a newly formed business, including additional expenditures, unforeseen costs and difficulties, complications, and delays, all of which must be resolved and/or paid without the benefit of a predictable revenue stream. These risks and uncertainties include the following:
| | our business model and strategy are still evolving and are continually being reviewed and revised; and |
| | we may not be able to successfully implement our business model and strategy. |
We cannot be sure that we will be successful in meeting these challenges and addressing these risks and uncertainties. If we are unable to do so, our business will not be successful.
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We are in default under our debt obligations, and if we fail to restructure our outstanding indebtedness, the lenders may take actions that would have material adverse impacts on the Company. The Company has significant outstanding indebtedness, and is in default under its obligations to repay a significant portion of such indebtedness. As of February 29, 2008, the Company and its subsidiaries had an aggregate outstanding balance of $1,244,544 in debt obligations (including accrued interest), of which $965,202 is past due or due on demand. The Company does not have the cash to pay its debt obligations. These events of default provide the lenders with certain rights, including the right to institute an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding against the Company. To date, the lenders have not exercised any material creditors remedies. If they choose to exercise these rights in the future, the Company may seek the protection afforded by Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws and any such exercise would have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Companys default on its debt obligations and our potential need to seek protection under the federal bankruptcy laws raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, and we may never pay dividends and, consequently, the only opportunity for investors to achieve a return on their investment is if a trading market develops and investors are able to sell their shares for a profit or if our business is sold at a price that enables investors to recognize a profit. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to support the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including but not limited to our financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to at the time. In addition, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock may be limited by state law. Accordingly, we cannot assure investors any return on their investment, other than in connection with a sale of their shares or a sale of our business. At the present time there is a limited trading market for our shares. Therefore, holders of our securities may be unable to sell them. We cannot assure investors that an active trading market will develop or that any third party would offer to purchase our business on acceptable terms and at a price that would enable our investors to recognize a profit.
CORPORATE AND OTHER RISKS
Limitations on director and officer liability and indemnification of our officers and directors by us may discourage stockholders from bringing suit against a director. The Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide, with certain exceptions as permitted by governing state law, that a director or officer shall not be personally liable to us or our stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct, fraud or knowing violation of law, or unlawful payments of dividends. These provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing suit against a director for breach of fiduciary duty and may reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation brought by stockholders on our behalf against a director. In addition, the Companys certificate of incorporation and bylaws may provide for mandatory indemnification of directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by governing state law.
We are responsible for the indemnification of our officers and directors. Should our officers and/or directors require us to contribute to their defense, we may be required to spend significant amount of our capital. Our by-laws provide for the indemnification of our directors, officers, employees, and agents, under certain circumstances, against attorneys fees and other expenses incurred by them in any litigation to which they become a party arising from their association with or activities on behalf of our Company. This indemnification policy could result in substantial expenditures, which we may be unable to recoup. If these expenditures are significant, or involve issues which result in significant liability for our key personnel, we may be unable to continue operating as a going concern.
Our executive officers, directors and insider stockholders beneficially own or control approximately 55% of our outstanding common stock, which may limit your ability and the ability of our other stockholders, whether acting alone or together, to propose or direct the management or overall direction of our Company. Additionally, this concentration of ownership could discourage or prevent a potential takeover of our Company that might otherwise result in you receiving a premium over the market price for your shares. We estimate that approximately 55% of our outstanding shares of common stock is beneficially owned and controlled by a group of insider stockholders, which includes our directors and officers. Accordingly, the existing principal stockholders together with our directors and executive officers will have the power to control the election of our directors and the approval of actions for which the approval of our stockholders is required. If you acquire shares of our common stock, you may have no effective voice in the management of the Company.
Such concentrated control of the Company may adversely affect the price of our common stock. Our principal stockholders may be able to control matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including the election of directors, mergers or other business combinations. Such concentrated control may also make it difficult for our stockholders to receive a premium for their shares of our common stock in the event we merge with a third party or enter into different transactions which require stockholder approval. These provisions could also limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
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The relative lack of public company experience of our management team may put us at a competitive disadvantage. Our management team lacks public company experience, which could impair our ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements such as those imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The individuals who now constitute our senior management have had very limited responsibility for managing a publicly traded company. Such responsibilities include complying with federal securities laws and making required disclosures on a timely basis. Our senior management may not be able to implement programs and policies in an effective and timely manner that adequately respond to such increased legal, regulatory compliance and reporting requirements. Our failure to do so could lead to the imposition of fines and penalties and distract our management from attending to the growth of our business.
Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be effective, which could have a significant and adverse effect on our business. We are subject to various regulatory requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We, like all other public companies, must incur additional expenses and, to a lesser extent, diversion of our managements time in our efforts to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 regarding internal controls over financial reporting. Our lack of familiarity with Section 404 may unduly divert managements time and resources in executing the business plan. If, in the future, management identifies one or more material weaknesses, or our external auditors are unable to attest that our managements report is fairly stated or to express an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls, this could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports, have an adverse effect on our stock price and/or subject us to sanctions or investigation by regulatory authorities. Also, it may be time consuming, difficult and costly for us to develop and implement the internal controls and reporting procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We may need to hire additional financial reporting, internal controls and other finance staff in order to develop and implement appropriate internal controls and reporting procedures
We are dependent for our success on a few key executive officers. Our inability to retain those officers would impede our business plan and growth strategies, which would have a negative impact on our business and the value of your investment. Our success depends on the skills, experience and performance of key members of our management team. We are heavily dependent on the continued services of Corbin Bernsen, Al Hayes and George Mainas. We do not have long-term employment agreements with any of the members of our senior management team. Each of those individuals may voluntarily terminate his employment with the Company at any time upon short notice. Were we to lose one or more of these key executive officers, we would be forced to expend significant time and money in the pursuit of a replacement, which would result in both a delay in the implementation of our business plan and the diversion of limited working capital. We do not maintain a key man insurance policy on any of our executive officers.
Since our officers do not devote their full business time to our business, we may not be able to act on our business opportunities or respond to industry or market forces in a timely manner, which may reduce our competitiveness and, as a result, the viability of our business and operations. The persons serving as our officers have existing obligations outside of the Company. We cannot guarantee that any of our officers will be able to devote sufficient amounts of their business time to enable us to implement our business plan. If our officers do not devote a sufficient amount of their business time to the management of our business, we may lose our ability to rapidly and appropriately respond to market conditions and opportunities, which may limit our competitiveness. Such a loss of competitiveness may result in our inability to generate sufficient revenue to finance our continuing operations. This may reduce the value of our company and, accordingly, the value of your investment.
CAPITAL MARKET RISKS
Our common stock is thinly traded, so you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all if you need to sell your shares to raise money or otherwise desire to liquidate your shares. There is limited market activity in our stock and we are too small to attract the interest of many brokerage firms and analysts. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained. While we are trading on the OTC Bulletin Board, the trading volume we will develop may be limited by the fact that many major institutional investment funds, including mutual funds, as well as individual investors follow a policy of not investing in Bulletin Board stocks and certain major brokerage firms restrict their brokers from recommending Bulletin Board stocks because they are considered speculative, volatile and thinly traded.
The market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to quarterly variations in our revenues and operating expenses, announcements of new products or services by us, significant sales of our common stock, including short sales, the operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors may deem comparable to us, and news reports relating to trends in our markets or general economic conditions.
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The application of the penny stock rules to our common stock could limit the trading and liquidity of the common stock, adversely affect the market price of our common stock and increase your transaction costs to sell those shares. As long as the trading price of our common stock is below $5 per share, the open-market trading of our common stock will be subject to the penny stock rules, unless we otherwise qualify for an exemption from the penny stock definition. The penny stock rules impose additional sales practice requirements on certain broker-dealers who sell securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together with their spouse). These regulations, if they apply, require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the associated risks. Under these regulations, certain brokers who recommend such securities to persons other than established customers or certain accredited investors must make a special written suitability determination regarding such a purchaser and receive such purchasers written agreement to a transaction prior to sale. These regulations may have the effect of limiting the trading activity of our common stock, reducing the liquidity of an investment in our common stock and increasing the transaction costs for sales and purchases of our common stock as compared to other securities.
The stock market in general, and the market prices for penny stock companies in particular, have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the operating performance of such companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the price of our stock, regardless of our operating performance.
Stockholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the volatility of our share price.
We may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms, which could have a material adverse impact on the market value of our common stock. Security analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage of our common stock since there is no incentive to brokerage firms to recommend the purchase of our common stock. The absence of such coverage limits the likelihood that an active market will develop for our common stock. It will also likely make it more difficult to attract new investors at times when we require additional capital.
We may be unable to list our common stock on NASDAQ or on any securities exchange. Although we may apply to list our common stock on NASDAQ or the American Stock Exchange in the future, we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet the initial listing standards, including the minimum per share price and minimum capitalization requirements, or that we will be able to maintain a listing of our common stock on either of those or any other trading venue. Until such time as we qualify for listing on NASDAQ, the American Stock Exchange or another trading venue, our common stock will continue to trade on the OTC Bulletin Board or another over-the-counter quotation system, or on the pink sheets, where an investor may find it more difficult to dispose of shares or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock. In addition, rules promulgated by the Commission impose various practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities that fail to meet certain criteria set forth in those rules to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Consequently, these rules may deter broker-dealers from recommending or selling our common stock, which may further affect the liquidity of our common stock. It would also make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital.
Future sales of our equity securities could put downward selling pressure on our securities, and adversely affect the stock price. There is a risk that this downward pressure may make it impossible for an investor to sell his securities at any reasonable price, if at all. Future sales of substantial amounts of our equity securities in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could put downward selling pressure on our securities, and adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
See Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F3.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
As discussed above, effective April 29, 2008, our previous independent registered accounting firm. Burnham and Schumm, P.C. resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm. The Company engaged Squar, Milner, Peterson, Miranda & Williamson, LLP (Squar Milner) as its independent registered public accounting firm effective April 29, 2008.
We have not had any disputes or disagreements with Squar, Milner, Peterson, Miranda & Williamson, LLP, our independent outside auditors, which have been engaged by the Company since April 29, 2008. We did not have any disputes or disagreements with our previous outside auditors Burnham & Schumm, P.C., our independent outside auditors, which were engaged by the Company from May 2003 until April 29, 2008.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer who is also our acting principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act. The term disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures also include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the companys management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of February 29, 2008 for the reasons discussed below related to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
| 1. | pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; |
| 2. | provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our management and directors; and |
| 3. | provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2008. In making this assessment, management used the framework set forth in the report entitled Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. The COSO framework summarizes each of the components of a companys internal control system, including (i) the control environment, (ii) risk assessment, (iii) control activities, (iv) information and communication, and (v) monitoring. Based on that assessment under such criteria, management concluded that the Companys internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of February 29, 2008 due to control deficiencies that constituted material weaknesses.
We did not include an attestation report from our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to the temporary rules of the SEC that permit the company to provide only managements report.
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Identified Material Weaknesses
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Companys annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management identified the following internal control deficiencies, which it deemed material weaknesses during its assessment of our internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2008:
| 1. | Management in assessing its internal controls and procedures for fiscal 2008 identified a lack of sufficient segregation of duties, particularly in cash disbursements. Specifically, this material weakness is such that the design over the areas of cash disbursements relies primarily on detective controls and could be strengthened by adding preventative controls to properly safeguard company assets. |
| 2. | Management has identified a lack of sufficient personnel in the accounting function due to the limited resources of the Company with appropriate skills, training and experience to perform the review of the Company with appropriate skills, training and experience to perform the review processes to ensure the complete and proper application of generally accepted accounting principles, particularly as it relates to taxes, valuation of share based payments, consolidation of various entities, the valuation and capitalization of film development costs, and other equity transactions. Specifically, this material weakness lead to segregation of duties issues and resulted in audit adjustments to the annual consolidated financial statements and revisions to related disclosures, including tax reporting, share based payments, consolidation of various entities, the valuation of capitalization of film development costs, and other equity transactions. |
In conclusion, our Chief Executive Officer concluded that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of February 29, 2008.
Managements Remediation Initiatives
The Company is in the process of developing and implementing remediation plans to address its material weaknesses.
Management has identified specific remedial actions to address the material weaknesses described above:
| 1. | Improve the effectiveness of the accounting group by continuing to augment existing Company resources with additional consultants or employees to improve segregation procedures and to assist in the analysis and recording of complex accounting transactions and preparation of tax disclosures. The Company plans to mitigate the segregation of duties issues by hiring additional personnel in the accounting department once the Company is generating revenue, or has raised significant additional working capital. |
| 2. | Improve segregation procedures by strengthening cross approval of various functions including cash disbursements and quarterly internal audit procedures where appropriate. |
Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Companys registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for certain public companies.
CHANGES IN CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
There were no significant changes made in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 29, 2008 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect these controls. Thus, no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies or material weaknesses were necessary.
We must disclose under this time any information required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of the year covered by this Form 10-KSB, but not reported, whether or not otherwise required by this Form 10-KSB. If disclosure of
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such information is made under this item, it need not be repeated in a report on Form 8-K, which could otherwise be required to be filed with respect to such information or in a subsequent report on Form 10-KSB. No additional disclosure is required under this item.
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS, CONTROL PERSONS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Company directors are elected by the stockholders to a term of one (1) year and to serve until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Each of the officers is appointed by the Board of Directors to a term of one (1) year and serves until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until he is removed from office. There have been no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders can nominate directors. The Board of Directors has no nominating, compensation, and does not have an audit committee financial expert. Our board of directors currently acts as our audit committee. There are no family relationships among members of management or the Board of Directors of the Company.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding executive officers and directors of the Company as of February 29, 2008:
| Name |
Age | Position | ||
| Corbin Bernsen |
53 | Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and a Director | ||
| George Mainas |
63 | Director |
Corbin Bernsen served as our President and a Director since August 30, 2003, and as our Chief Executive Officer since February 2006, until his resignation from his executive officer positions and as a director effective as of March 18, 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Bernsen served as President and a director to Public Media Works, Inc., its predecessor, from November 2002 to August 30, 2003. From February 2002 through July 2003, Mr. Bernsen was Chief Executive Officer and a director to 1st Step, Inc., a privately held entertainment consulting company. Mr. Bernsen served as Chief Executive Officer to Public Media Works from its inception in March 2000 until November 2002. Mr. Bernsen continues to serve as sole owner of Team Cherokee, Inc., which serves as Mr. Bernsens vehicle for maintaining his acting contracts and agreements, a position he has held since 1987. Mr. Bernsen continues to work as an actor and scriptwriter for films and television.
George Mainas has served as a director of the Company since September 2005. Mr. Mainas was also the Chief Executive Officer of the Company from September 2005 to December 2005. Mr. Mainas has been the Managing Director of Mainas Development Corporation since 1981. Mainas Development Corporation is primarily engaged in the development, construction and financing of real estate projects, and also invests in companies outside of the real estate industry. Mr. Mainas currently serves as a Chairman of Global Cable Systems, a Canadian publicly traded company. Mr. Mainas has over 40 years of domestic and international business experience and has been a founder, director and investor in both public and private companies.
Board of Directors
The Companys organizational documents authorize five board members, two of which are currently filled by Mr. Hayes and Mr. Mainas. The Company does not have any current arrangement regarding compensation of its directors, other than reimbursement of travel expenses and other standard out-of-pocket expenditures. The Company does not anticipate compensating its directors for board or committee participation or other service to the Company at this time.
Section 16(A) Beneficial Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires the Companys directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Companys equity securities, to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. These insiders are required by Securities and Exchange Commission regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file, including Forms 3, 4 and 5. To the Companys knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company, during the period ended February 29, 2008, and to date, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to its insiders were complied with.
Company Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (the Code) that applies to the every officer of and director to the Company. The Code is attached an exhibit to its Form 10-KSB filed with the Commission on August 18, 2004. The Code is also available free of charge upon request to the Company at 14759 Oxnard Street, Van Nuys, California 91411, Attention: Al Hayes.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
Summary Compensation Table
The following table provides information regarding the compensation earned during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008 by our Chief Executive Officer. The Company did not have any executive officer at February 29, 2008 whose combined salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 during the year ending February 29, 2008. We refer to our Chief Executive Officer as our named executive officer elsewhere in this report.
| Name and Principal Position |
Salary | Bonus | Option Awards |
All Other Compensation |
Total | ||||||||||
| Corbin Bernsen, CEO |
$ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | |||||
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
The Company had one executive officer during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008, Corbin Bernsen. The Board of Directors also serves as the Companys compensation committee. The Board of Directors goal in determining compensation levels is to adequately reward the efforts and achievements of executive officers for the management of the Company. The Board of Directors does not anticipate paying any cash compensation to its executive officers until such time, if ever, as the Company as adequate cash from operations or financing to pay such compensation. The Company has no pension plan, non-equity incentive plan or deferred compensation arrangement. The Company has not used a compensation consultant in any capacity.
Grants of Plan-Based Awards
The Company did not grant any equity to it named executive officer during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2008.
Outstanding Equity Awards At February 29, 2008
The following table sets forth certain information regarding equity awards granted to our named executive officer outstanding as of February 29, 2008 (as adjusted for the June 2007 20 for 1 reverse stock split):
| Option Awards | |||||||||
| Name |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Exercisable |
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Unexercisable |
Option Exercise Price |
Option Expiration Date | |||||
| Corbin Bernsen | 50,000 | 0 | $ | 5.00 | September 18, 2008 | ||||
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
Our named executive officer did not exercise any stock options or have any stock awards subject to vesting during the year ended February 29, 2008.
Pension Benefits
Our named executive officer did not participate in, or otherwise receive any benefits under, any pension or retirement plan sponsored by us during the year ended February 29, 2008.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Our named executive officer did not earn any nonqualified compensation benefits from us during the year ended February 29, 2008.
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Employment Contracts
The Company has no employment contracts with our named executive officers. The Company has not adopted any compensation policies.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth information as of July 1, 2008 regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock with respect to (i) any person known to us on the basis of filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors and nominees, (iii) each of our named executive officers, and (iv) our directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise noted, each person has sole voting and investment power over the shares indicated below subject to applicable community property law.
| Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1) |
Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership (2) |
Percentage of Class (2) |
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| Directors and Executive Officers |
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| Al Hayes |
200,000 | (3) | 3.36 | % | ||
| George Mainas |
2,335,424 | (4) | 39.34 | % | ||
| Kevin Kearney |
440,000 | (5) | 7.41 | |||
| All directors and executive officers as a group (3 persons) |
2,975,424 | (6) | 50.12 | % | ||
| 5% Stockholders |
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| Corbin Bernsen(1) |
325,000 | (7) | 5.47 | % | ||
| (1) | The address for Mr. Hayes, Mr. Mainas, Mr. Kearney and Mr. Bernsen is c/o Public Media Works, Inc., 14759 Oxnard Street, Van Nuys, California 91411. |
| (2) | The securities beneficially owned by an individual are determined in accordance with the definition of beneficial ownership set forth in the regulations promulgated under the Exchange Act and, accordingly, may include securities owned by or for, among others, the spouse and/ or minor children of an individual and any other relative who resides in the same home as such individual, as well as other securities as to which the individual has or shares voting or investment power or which each person has the right to acquire within sixty (60) days through the exercise of options or otherwise. Beneficial ownership may be disclaimed as to certain of the securities. This table has been prepared based on 5,011,440 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 1, 2008, and 925,000 options exercisable within 60 days of July 1, 2008. |
| (3) | Includes 200,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. |
| (4) | Includes 250,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. |
| (5) | Includes 200,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options |
| (6) | Includes 650,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. |
| (7) | Includes 50,000 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. |
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Related Party Transactions. Since March 1, 2006, we have not had any transactions in which any of our related persons had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, nor are any such transactions currently proposed, except as noted below:
In August 2000 the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note with George Mainas, a Company stockholder, in the principal amount of $340,000, bearing interest at 8%. The promissory note is payable on demand. As of February 29, 2008, the Company had an outstanding balance of $665,586 under the promissory note, including accrued interest.
On August 18, 2004, the Company entered into an unsecured line of credit with Mainas Development Corporation. Mr. Mainas, a stockholder of the Company, serves as Managing Director of Mainas Development Corporation. The non-revolving line of credit has a maximum draw-down of $250,000, bears interest of 9% annually, does not maintain an outstanding balance limitation, and expired on August 17, 2005. The outstanding balance on this account as of February 29, 2008 was $234,837, including accrued interest. The amount outstanding under this letter of credit is payable on demand.
Mr. Bernsen, the Companys CEO and a director, has loaned the Company $53,403 as of February 29, 2008. This loan bears interest at 6%.
The Company and Mr. Mainas executed a Subscription Agreement dated June 7, 2006 pursuant to which Mr. Mainas agreed to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock at the price of $.05 per share.
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Effective July 18, 2006, the Company and Mr. Bernsen entered into a Note Conversion Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Bernsen converted the amounts payable under the June 7, 2006 Promissory Note in the principal amount of $50,000 into 1,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock, and an Assignment Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Bernsen assigned all of his right, title and interest in certain television and film projects to the Company, and the Company issued Mr. Bernsen 500,000 shares of Company Common Stock.
In February 2007 the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, DOD LLC, entered into a Film Financing Agreement with certain third parties and Mr. Bernsen, Mr. Mainas, Mr. Szabo, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer and holder of more than 5% of the Companys Common Stock, and Jeanne Cooper, Mr. Bernsens mother, for the financing and production of the film Donna on Demand. Mr. Bernsen, Mr. Mainas, and Mr. Szabo each contributed $12,000 towards the production of the film, and Ms. Cooper contributed $24,000 towards the production of the film and loaned $100,000 to DOD LLC. Under the terms of the Film Financing Agreement, Ms. Cooper is to receive 12%, and each of Mr. Bernsen, Mr. Mainas and Mr. Szabo are to receive 5%, of the distributions of any net profits from the film, with any such net profits to be paid after the repayment of Ms. Coopers $100,000 debt with interest; the repayment of $120,000 to the investors; and the payment of up to $100,000 in back and front end deferrals.
On November 16, 2007, the Company entered into a debt conversion agreement with F. James McCarl for the conversion of $11,141 in Company debt into 111,410 shares of Company Common Stock for $.10 per share. Mr. McCarl is also a member of Carpool Guy LLC.
On November 16, 2007, the Company entered into a debt conversion agreement with Thomas Szabo for the conversion of $68,397 in Company debt into 683,970 shares of Company Common Stock for $.10 per share. Mr. Szabo is also a member of Carpool Guy LLC.
On November 16, 2007, the Company executed a subscription and debt conversion agreement with George Mainas, a Company director and principal shareholder and debt holder, for the sale of 500,000 shares of Company common stock for $.10 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $50,000, and the conversion of $104,493 in Company debt into 1,044,930 shares of Company Common Stock for $.10 per share.
On March 18, 2008, the Company executed a Project Management Agreement with Corbin Bernsen, the Companys former executive officer and a director, providing for his involvement with certain projects of the Company in exchange for 50% of the revenue or sales proceeds which the Company may receive from the projects.
Effective as of March 18, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Al Hayes as the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Secretary, and a director. In connection with the appointment, Mr. Hayes was granted options to purchase 200,000 shares of Company Common Stock under the Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $.25 per share. The issuance of the options was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof.
In April 2008, the Company raised $25,000 through the sale of a total of 250,000 shares of Company common stock at $.10 per share to two individuals, one of which is George Mainas, the Companys director, creditor and shareholder, who purchased 125,000 of the shares, and one of which was Kevin Kearney, who subsequently became a director of the Company as of June 2, 2008. The issuance of the Companys shares of common stock to the two accredited investors was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. The shares of the Companys Common Stock to be issued to the two investors are restricted shares, and may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed without registration under the Securities Act or an exemption thereunder.
On May 21, 2008, the Company raised $25,000 through the sale of a total of 100,000 shares of Company common stock at $.25 per share to Mr. Kearney, an accredited investor who subsequently became a director of the Company as of June 2, 2008. The issuance of the Companys shares of common stock was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. The shares of the Companys Common Stock issued to Mr. Kearney are restricted shares, and may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed without registration under the Securities Act or an exemption thereunder.
On June 2, 2008, the Company executed a debt conversion agreement with George Mainas, a Company director and principal shareholder and debt holder, for the conversion of $30,000 in Company debt into 120,000 shares of Company Common Stock for $.25 per share. The issuance of the Companys shares of common stock to Mr. Mainas was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. The shares of the Companys Common Stock to issued to Mr. Mainas are restricted shares, and may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed without registration under the Securities Act or an exemption thereunder.
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On June 2, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Kevin Kearney to the Board of Directors. On June 20, 2008, the Company granted each of Mr. Kearney and Mr. Mainas options to purchase 200,000 shares of Company Common Stock under the Companys 2007 Equity Incentive Plan at an exercise price of $.25 per share. The issuance of the options was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof.
The Company does not maintain a formal conflicts of interest policy with respect to related and/or affiliated parties.
Director Independence. We currently have only three directors, Mr. Al Hayes, Mr. George Mainas and Mr. Kevin Kearney. Mr. Hayes also serves as our chief executive officer. As of May 19, 2008, Mr. Hayes beneficially owns approximately 3.36% of our outstanding shares of common stock, Mr. Mainas beneficially owns approximately 39.34% of our outstanding shares of common stock, and Mr. Kearney beneficially owns approximately 7.41% of our outstanding common stock. Neither Mr. Hayes, Mr. Kearney nor Mr. Mainas are considered independent under the definition of independence used by any national securities exchange or any inter-dealer quotation system.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 2.1 | Share Exchange Agreement by and between Burnam Management, Inc. and Public Media Works, Inc., dated August 30, 2003 (6) | |
| 3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation(1) | |
| 3.2 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation (2) | |
| 3.3 | Bylaws (1) | |
| 3.4 | Amended Bylaws (6) | |
| 3.5 | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation (5) | |
| 10.9 | Promissory Note with George Mainas dated August 30, 2000 (4) | |
| 10.10 | Memorialized Agreement between the Company and Mr. George Mainas dated December 31, 2003 (4) | |
| 10.22 | Agreement and letter of credit between the Company and George Mainas dated August 18, 2004 (6) | |
| 10.36 | Option Agreement dated October 1, 2005 with George Mainas (7) | |
| 10.37 | Option Agreement dated October 1, 2005 with Corbin Bernsen (7) | |
| 10.39 | Option Agreement dated October 1, 2005 with Steven James Davis, A Professional Corporation (7) | |
| 10.50 | Promissory Note with Corbin Bernsen dated June 7, 2006 (8) | |
| 10.51 | Subscription Agreement with George Mainas Dated June 7, 2006 (8) | |
| 10.52 | Note Conversion Agreement with Mr. Bernsen dated July 11, 2006 (9) | |
| 10.53 | Assignment Agreement with Mr. Bernsen dated July 11, 2006 (9) | |
| 10.54 | Settlement Agreement with Michael Wittlin dated July 18, 2006 (9) | |
| 10.55 | ||