UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACTOF 1934

For the fiscal quarter ended:
Commission file number:
December 31, 2007
000-50709

NOWAUTO GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
77-0594821
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

2090 East University, Suite 112, Tempe, Arizona 85281
(address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(480) 990-0007
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports,) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Title of Each Class
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2007
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
 
9,843,046
 
 
NowAuto Group, Inc
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

   
December 31,
  
September 30,
  
   
2007
  
2007
  
   
(unaudited)
  
(unaudited)
  
Assets
Current Assets
              
Cash
    
13,394
   
29,323
  
Accounts Receivable - Net
    
2,400,038
   
2,337,621
  
Inventory
    
775,030
   
653,051
  
Prepaid Expenses
    
61,178
   
63,067
  
                      
     
3,249,639
   
3,083,061
  
               
Long Term Notes Receivable
    
3,096,578
   
3,091,665
  
Equipment - Net
    
87,843
   
88,792
  
               
Goodwill
    
716,179
   
714,179
  
               
     
7,150,239
   
6,977,698
  
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
              
Accounts Payable
    
378,493
   
314,243
  
Taxes Payable
    
21,588
   
44,853
  
Line of Credit
    
1,920,407
   
1,897,712
  
Accrued Payroll
    
21,112
   
35,167
 
Deferred Revenue
    
646,742
   
409,898
 
Other Loans
    
187,786
   
223,195
 
               
Total Current Liabilities
    
3,176,127
   
2,925,067
 
               
Long Term Notes Payable
    
4,507,225
   
4,187,457
 
Commitment
    
51,000
   
137,859
 
                         
Total Liabilities
    
7,734,353
   
7,250,383
 
               
Stockholders' Equity
              
Common Stock, authorized 100,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value; Issued and outstanding June 30, 2006 - 8,157,661 shares; June 30, 2007 - 9,843,046 shares;
    
9,843
   
9,843
 
               
Paid in Capital
    
4,565,631
   
4,565,631
 
               
Retained Earnings/(Deficit)
    
(5,159,588
)
  
(4,848,159
)
               
Total Stockholder's Equity
    
(584,114
)
  
(272,685
)
               
     
7,150,239
   
6,977,698
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 


NowAuto Group, Inc

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

   
3 months
  
6 months
  
3 months
  
6 months
  
   
Ended
  
Ended
  
Ended
  
Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
December 31,
  
December 31,
  
December 31,
  
   
2007
  
2007
  
2006
  
2006
  
   
(unaudited)
  
(unaudited)
  
(unaudited)
  
(unaudited)
  
Income
                          
Vehicle & Finance Income
    
1,063,650
   
2,150,189
   
2,230,859
   
3,950,629
 
                           
Cost of Goods Sold
    
487,529
   
1,071,029
   
1,568,409
   
2,467,369
 
                           
Gross Profit/Loss
    
576,121
   
1,079,160
   
662,450
   
1,483,259
 
                           
Gross Margin
    
54.2
%
  
50.2
%
  
29.7
%
  
37.5
%
                           
Expenses
                          
Selling and Financing Costs
    
412,734
   
948,945
   
698,769
   
862,556
 
General and Administrative
    
474,815
   
933,081
   
597,465
   
1,008,115
 
Write off of Reserves
                          
Impairment of Goodwill
    
0
    0              
           
 
              
Profit before Income Taxes
    
(311,429
)
  
(802,867
)
  
(633,785
)
  
(387,411
)
                           
Provision for Income Tax
                          
NOL Carry Forward
                          
                           
Net Income (Loss)
    
(311,429
)
  
(802,867
)
  
(633,785
)
  
(387,411
)
                           
Earnings Per Share
    
(0.03
)
  
(0.08
)
  
(0.06
)
  
(0.04
)
                           
Shares O/S
    
9,843,046
    
9,843,046
    
9,843,046
    
9,843,046
  
Weighted Shares O/S
    
9,843,046
    
9,843,046
    
9,831,717
    
9,831,717
  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 


NowAuto Group, Inc
Consolidated Stockholders' Equity

           
Paid in
  
Subscriptions
  
Accumulated
  
Total
  
   
Shares
  
Amount
  
Capital
  
Receivable
  
Deficit
  
Equity
  
                           
Balance June 30, 2005
    
8,157,662
   
8,157
   
3,523,116
   
0
   
(1,628,393
)
  
1,902,880
 
                                       
Stock Scribed
                      
1,005,500
         
1,005,500
 
Purchase of Global-E Investments
    
1,550,000
   
1,550
   
(1,550
)
              
0
 
Stock for services
    
50,000
   
50
   
24,950
               
25,000
 
Stock for services
    
20,000
   
20
   
5,180
               
5,200
 
Common shares issued for cash
    
26,923
         
3,500
               
3,500
 
Common shares issued for cash
    
38,461
         
5,000
               
5,000
 
Net (Loss)
                
1,005,500
   
(1,005,500
)
  
(441,926
)
  
(441,926
)
Balance, June 30, 2006
    
9,843,046
   
9,777
   
4,565,696
   
0
   
(2,070,319
)
  
2,505,154
 
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
                            
(2,286,402
)
  
(2,286,402
)
Balance June 30, 2007
    
9,843,046
   
9,777
   
4,565,696
   
0
   
(4,356,721
)
  
218,752
 
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
                            
(802,866
)
  
(802,866
)
Balance September 30, 2007
    
9,843,046
   
9,777
   
4,565,696
   
0
   
(5,159,588
)
  
(584,114
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements


NowAuto Group, Inc
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   
Year
  
Year
  
   
Ended
  
Ended
  
   
December 31,
  
December 31,
  
   
2007
  
2006
  
   
Unaudited
  
Unaudited
  
           
Operating Activities
              
               
Net Income (Loss)
    
(312,928
)
  
(633,785
)
               
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income(Loss) to Net Cash used in Operating Activities
              
               
Significant Non-Cash Transactions
              
Depreciation/Amortization Expense
    
2,681
   
2,681
 
Changes in assets and liabilities
              
(Increase)/Decrease in Receivables
    
(59,890
)
  
94,392
 
(Increase)/Decrease in Inventory
    
(109,908
)
  
212,045
 
(Increase)/Decrease in Other Current Assets
    
713
   
30,358
 
(Decrease)/Increase in Accounts Payable
    
39,233
   
154,214
 
(Decrease)/Increase in Other Liabilities
    
200,896
   
8,412
 
               
Net Cash (Used) by Operating Activities
    
(239,203
)
  
(131,683
)
               
Investing Activities
              
(Increase)/Decrease in Purchase of Fixed Assets
    
(1,732
)
  
(1,103
)
(Increase)/Decrease in Long Term Notes Receivable
    
(8,913
)
  
(922,318
)
Disposal of Assets
              
(Increase)/Decrease in Impairment of Goodwill
              
               
     
(10,645
)
  
(923,421
)
               
Financing Activities
              
(Decrease)/Increase in Bank loan
    
319,768
   
1,070,255
 
(Decrease)/Increase in Commitment
    
(86,859
)
      
               
     
232,909
   
1,070,255
 
               
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
    
(16,939
)
  
15,151
 
               
Cash, Beginning of Period
    
29,332
   
30,826
 
               
     
12,394
   
45,977
 
Supplemental Information:
              
               
Period interest
    
229,068
   
173,123
 
Income Taxes paid
    
0
   
0
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 
Note 1. ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

NowAuto, Inc. (the Company) was organized in the state of Nevada on August 19, 1998 under the name WH Holdings, Inc. On June 8, 2004 the name was changed to Automotive Capital Group, Inc and the Company increased its authorized common stock. On August 31, 2004 the name was changed to NowAuto, Inc.

The Company focuses mainly on the "Buy Here/Pay Here" segment of the used car market. The Company primarily sells 1999 and newer model year used vehicles. Many of the Company's customers have limited financial resources and would not qualify for conventional financing as a result of limited credit histories or past credit problems. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had four operating lots located in metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. The Company also has a wholly owned subsidiary, Navicom GPS, Inc., which markets GPS tracking units.

On July 21, 2005 the Company was purchased by Global-E Investments, Inc. Since Global-E was a non-operating company, this purchase was accounted for as a recapitalization stock exchange reverse acquisition. This means that for legal purposes the continuing entity is Global-E Investments, Inc. and for historically accounting purposes the accounting records of Now Auto will be shown. Global-E Investments has changed its name to NowAuto Group, Inc.

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NowAuto Group, Inc. and its subsidiary. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company operates on a June 30 fiscal year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Concentration of Risk

The Company provides financing in connection with the sale of substantially all of its vehicles. Periodically, the Company maintains cash in financial institutions in excess of the amounts insured by the federal government.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

The Company originates installment sale contracts from the sale of used vehicles at its dealerships. Finance receivables are collateralized by vehicles sold and consist of contractually scheduled payments from installment contracts.

Used Car Inventory

Inventory consists of used vehicles and is valued at the lower of cost or market on a specific identification basis. Vehicle reconditioning costs are capitalized as a component of inventory. Repossessed vehicles are recorded at fair value, which approximates wholesale value. The cost of used vehicles sold is determined using the specific identification method.


Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for additions, renewals and improvements are capitalized. Costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of the improvement or the lease period. The lease period includes the primary lease term plus any extensions that are reasonably assured. Depreciation is computed principally using the straight-line method generally over the following estimated useful lives:

Furniture, fixtures and equipment
3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements
5 to 15 years

Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying values of the impaired assets exceed the fair value of such assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount of fair value less costs to sell.

Sales Tax

The Company pays sales taxes to local and state governmental agencies on vehicles sold and leased. For sales contracts, calculations for sales taxes are made on an accrual basis. Vehicle repossessions are allowed as a deduction from taxable sales in the month of repossession. Customers often make their down payments in periodic increments over a period of four to six weeks. The Company does not report the sale for sales tax purposes until the down payments are fully paid. This is congruent with industry standard and complies with state tax codes. For lease agreements, sales tax is paid when funds are received from the customer. Therefore, leases are reported for sales tax purposes in the period the lease is signed. There is no allowable deduction for vehicle repossessions. The Company is current with its filings of reports. The Company does owe back sales taxes. Arrangements have been made with all taxing authorities and the Company is in full compliance with all of them.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which these temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from the sale of used vehicles are recognized when the sales contract is signed, the customer has taken possession of the vehicle and, if applicable, financing has been approved.

Revenue from GPS units devices is recognized when a unit has been ordered and shipped. Revenue from access time purchased is recognized ratably over the term of the access contracts. Access terms can vary from one month to 36 months. A Deferred Revenue account is set up for any access time paid for but not yet earned.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and consist principally of radio, television and print media marketing costs. Advertising costs amounted to $78,104 and $15,856 for the quarters ended September 30, 2006 and 2007, respectively.


Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share takes into consideration the potentially dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, such as outstanding stock options and warrants, which if exercised or converted into common stock would then share in the earnings of the Company. In computing diluted earnings per share, the Company utilizes the treasury stock method and anti-dilutive securities are excluded.

Stock Option Plans

As of December 31, 2007 the Company had no employee stock ownership plan.

Repossession Accrual

The repossession accrual represents the amount of the loss expected to be experienced upon repossession of cars adjusted by the actual loss experienced. The Company believes that it is more profitable to keep the customer in the vehicle. Great effort was made to accomplish this goal. The company is currently reviewing these efforts for their effectiveness and revising the approach to be more proactive rather than reactive.

Note 3. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES - NET

Financed Contract Receivable-net

The Company originates installment sale contracts from the sale of used vehicles at its lots. These installment sale contracts typically a) include interest rates of 29.99% per annum, b) are collateralized by the vehicle sold and c) provide for payments over a period of 39 months. As of December 31, 2007 the Company was holding financed contracts. These are shown below.

   
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2007
  
           
Financed Contracts Receivable
  
$
4,927,273
  
$
4,669,937
  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    
(30,985
)
  
(33,491
)
Financed Contracts-net
  
$
4,896,288
  
$
4,636,446
  

During the Quarter ending June 30, 2007, the Company began leasing as well as selling vehicles. This has two immediate advantages. First, all sales tax on sale contracts is due and payable when the down payment is fully satisfied even though the cash flow generated from the sale is spread over approximately 36 months. Sales tax on leases is due only on monies received spreading the obligation evenly with the cash flow. Secondly, the vehicle is titled differently making it a little easier should the Company need to retake possession of the vehicle.

Accounting for leases is different though the results are very similar to sale contracts. The principle balance of sales contracts is recorded as Notes Receivable. The agreed sale price of the vehicle is the revenue recognized. According to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as stated in SFAS No. 13, the Company recognizes its leases as sales-type capital leases. In this case, the total remaining payments plus residual value is recorded as Notes Receivable. Interest is recorded as Deferred Revenue and recognized as appropriate during the lease period. The present value of the annuity due on the monthly payment is the recognized revenue. This amount tends to be lower than the sales price. The cost of the vehicle minus the present value of the residual value is recognized as the cost of sales. These differences will initially have a negative affect on gross margin. In the long term, it will increase the amount of interest income.


Note 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of equipment and accumulated depreciation as follows:

   
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2006
 
2007
  
           
Furniture, fixtures and Equipment
  
$
39,416
  
$
40,197
  
Leasehold improvements
    
56,987
    
58,235
  
Computers & Software
    
12,292
    
17,712
  
Less accumulated depreciation
    
(16,450
)
  
(28,301
)
Net Equipment
  
$
92,244
  
$
87,843
  

Note 5. GOODWILL 

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, the Company purchased the rights to three used car lots and its subsidiary Navicom Corporation. Details of these purchases are in a subsequent note. The Company performed an analysis of its booked Goodwill compared to the present value of projected future profits for the next five years. Based on that analysis the recorded Goodwill will hold its value. The recorded Goodwill on June 30, 2007 was as follows:

Quarter Ending December 31,
    
2007
 
 
2006
  
   
$
716,179
  
$
928,497
  

Impairment

In the quarter ending June 30, 2007, the Company decided to merge the Tucson lot with the Phoenix operations. This was the result of three things:
 
1.
The Company has never been able to secure an adequate source of inventory in the Tucson area thus creating supply challenges. Inventory had to be acquired in Phoenix and transported to Tucson. The time, effort, and cost of doing this became a burden to the Company
 
2.
Retaining qualified staff proved problematic resulting in higher than acceptable turnover especially at the management level.
 
3.
Profits were unpredictable.
This created an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $221,543.

Note 6. INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were as follows below. A valuation account has been set up in the amount of the deferred asset.

Quarter ended December 31,
  
2006
 
2007
  
           
Provision for income taxes:
              
Current taxes payable
  
$
0
  
$
0
  
Change in the deferred tax asset
              
(net of the valuation account)
    
0
    
0
  
Total
  
$
0
  
$
0
  


Note 7. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock

NowAuto, Inc. (the Company) was organized in the state of Nevada on August 19, 1998 under the name WH Holdings, Inc. On June 8, 2004 the name was changed to Automotive Capital Group, Inc and the Company increased its authorized common stock to 100,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001. On August 31, 2004 the name was changed to NowAuto, Inc.

On June 30, 2004, the Company had 14,984,544 shares outstanding. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2005 the Company issued an additional 21,490,995 issued for the purchase of new lots and services rendered. 13,333,333 shares were cancelled. In the period ending June 30, 2006 1,685,384 shares were issued for capital purchases and services rendered. No shares have been issued since that date.

Note 8. NAVICOM

The Company has two segments, its cars sales and its GPS unit sales (Navicom). Currently, Navicom is in the process of changing its product brand and business model. Great effort has been made to seek products with more cost effective feature sets that will better serve its customers. At this time, Navicom has minimal activity only serving NowAuto Group.

Note 9. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

Currently the Company has no outstanding options or warrants.

Note 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Facility Leases

The Company leases certain car lots and office facilities under various operating leases. Lot leases are generally for periods from one to three years and may contain multiple renewal options. As of December 31, 2007, the aggregate rentals due under such leases, including renewal options that are reasonably assured, are as follows:

2006
  
$
237,679
  
2007
    
257,010
  
2008
    
257,010
  
2009
    
257,010
  
2010
    
257,010
  

Note 11. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS

Scott Miller, CEO entered into an agreement with the Company on January 20, 2005 for $250,000 as a retention bonus. The Company has been unable to honor the full agreement. Currently, Mr. Miller receives a salary of $130,000 per year. He drives a company-owned vehicle most of the time as does other Company management. Theodore Valenzuela serves as the COO. He receives an annual salary of $140,000. The other officer currently receives salary of less than $100,000.

Note 12. CONTRACT FINANCING

During the quarter ended March 31, 2006 the Company initiated relations with a new finance company to finance installment contracts from customers. The monies advanced are based upon the contract price and vary per car. The individual car is used as collateral for the advanced funds. Substantially all of the installment contracts financed requires the Company's customers to make their monthly payments via ACH (automatic account withdrawal). The Company pays a variable interest rate over the Prime Rate for its financing. The finance company receives all of the payments from the customers, removes its portion (interest and principal) and then makes the remainder available for the Company to pull from when needed. The Company retains ownership of these contracts and is active in the collection of delinquent accounts from these contracts. The Company also has contracts, which it administers itself.


Note 13. FINANCIAL REPORTS

The Statement of Operations has been changed to report selling and financing costs as a separate line item. In the past, only the selling costs have been broken out. It is believed that this gives the reader better information about the operations of the Company. Prior period statements are adjusted to reflect the change.

Note 14. NAVICOM COMMITMENT

A former employee has sued NavicomGPS, Inc, NowAuto.com, Inc, and NowAuto, Inc. claiming that he was owed a bonus and other compensation with treble damages. NowAuto Group, Inc was not named. The employee obtained a summary judgment against the debtor companies in the amount of $137,858.83. In October of 2007, an out of court settlement of $68,000 with payments to begin in November of 2007 was agreed to by both parties.

Note 15. THE EFFECT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Below is a listing of the most recent accounting standards SFAS 150-154 and their effect on the Company.

Statement No. 150 Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (Issued 5/03)

This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.

Statement No. 151 Inventory Costs-an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 (Issued 11/04)

This statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, Inventory Pricing, to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). Paragraph 5 of ARB 43, Chapter 4, previously stated that "...under some circumstances, items such as idle facility expense, excessive spoilage, double freight and re-handling costs may be so abnormal as to require treatment as current period charges...." This Statement requires that those items be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of "so abnormal." In addition, this Statement requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities.

Statement No. 153 Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets (an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29)

The guidance in APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Non-monetary Transactions, is based on the principle that exchanges of non-monetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. The guidance in that Opinion, however, includes certain exceptions to the principle. This Statement amends Opinion 29 to eliminate the exception for non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assts and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of non-monetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A non-monetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange.

Statement No. 154 - Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3)

This Statement replaces APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, and FASB
Statement No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements, and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. This Statement applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principle. It also applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. When a pronouncement includes specific transition provisions, those provisions should be followed.

The adoption of these new Statements is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's current financial position, results or operations, or cash flows.


SFAS No. 13 - Accounting for Leases is used to determine the method of accounting for leases. (See Note 3)

Note 16. GOING CONCERN

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company sustained a material loss in the year ended June 30, 2005. This loss continued through June 30, 2006. This raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.

Management has made efforts to improve the profitability of the Company by increasing the margins on cars sold. They have also hired new finance and accounting personnel to better track the Company's profitability and negotiate selling contracts. Investor funds have been solicited to maintain cash flows until the Company becomes profitable.

The fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 reflects a substantial net loss. The Company did report a profit for the year ended June 30, 2006, before impairment of Goodwill. The Company needs to attract equity investors to continue in existence. No assurance can be made that these investors will be forthcoming.


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Forward-looking Information

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB contains, and other materials filed or to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company or its management) contain or will contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and the Company's future financial conditions and results. As a consequence, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company as a result of various factors. Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made.

Overview

Since 2004, NowAuto Group, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the "Company") is a publicly held retailer focused on the "Buy Here/Pay Here" segment of the used vehicle market. The Company generally sells 1999 and newer model-year used vehicles and provides financing for substantially all of its customers. Many of the Company's customers have limited financial resources and would not qualify for conventional financing as a result of limited credit histories or past credit problems. As of December 31, 2007 the Company had three stores, all of which are located in the State of Arizona.

The market for used vehicle sales in the United States is significant. Used vehicle retail sales typically occur through franchised new vehicle dealerships that sells used vehicles, or independent used vehicle dealerships. The Company operates in the "Buy Here/Pay Here" segment of the independent used vehicle sales and finance market. Buy Here/Pay Here dealers sell and finance used vehicles to individuals with limited credit histories or past credit problems. Buy Here/Pay Here dealers typically offer their customers certain advantages over more traditional financing sources, such as broader and more flexible credit terms, attractive payment terms, including scheduling payments on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to coincide with a customer's payday, and the ability to make payments in person, an important feature to individuals who may not have checking accounts. In turn, interest rates on vehicle loans provided by the Company are generally higher than those offered to individuals who purchase from other new or used vehicle dealers or who have better credit histories.

The Company's primary focus is on sales end collections. The Company is responsible for its own collections through its internal collection department with supervisory involvement of the corporate office. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2007 estimated credit losses as a percentage of contracts were increased substantially over the prior year. In the past none months the Company implemented new and stricter underwriting criteria at the store level. In addition the Company implemented stricter contract criteria which, in the short term, resulted in higher repossessions and charge-off accounts. While these measures contributed to higher credit losses, during/in the June 30, 2007 fiscal year, the Company believes that its loan portfolio will reflect higher quality loans that result in lower credit losses in the future. In addition, credit losses are also imparted, to some degree, by economic conditions in the markets in which the Company serves, In recent months, energy costs have risen at a rate much faster than the general rate of inflation. While the Company believes that most significant factor affecting credit losses is the proper execution (or lack therefore) of its business practices, the Company also believes that higher energy and fuel costs have a negative impact on collection results.


Hiring, training and retaining qualified personnel are critical to the Company's success. The number of trained managers the Company has at its disposal will limit the rate at which the Company adds new stores. Excessive turnover, particularly at the store manager level, could impact the Company's ability to add new stores. During the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 the Company added resources to train and develop personnel. The Company expects to continue to invest in the development of its workforce.

The Company also offers GPS tracking services through its NaviCom GPS, Inc. subsidiary that allows users, including vehicle dealers and others, to locate, track and monitor motor vehicles and other personal property.

Six Months Ended December 31, 2007 vs. Six Months Ended December 31, 2006

Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 was $1,063,650 versus revenue of $2,230,859 for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. The decline in revenue was a result of significantly lower contract purchases during the quarter caused by a high volume of credit applications that did not meet the Company’s standards.

The Company's gross profit as a percentage of sales during the quarter ending December 31, 2007 was 50.2% vs. 37.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to the Company’s focus on higher margin vehicle finance sales and finance income.

During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company experienced higher than normal increase in bad debt expense due to higher than normal repossessions. While the Company believes that proper execution (or lack thereof) of its business practices is the most significant factor affecting credit losses, the Company also believes that general economic conditions, including but not limited to higher energy, fuel costs, and the troubled credit market adversely affected collection efforts and resulted in higher than normal vehicle repossessions during the year ended June 30, 2007. While the quarter ended December 31, 2007 showed an improvement in bad debt expense, the Company expects that current economic conditions will continue for the foreseeable future and higher than normal repossessions may be experienced.

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 43.4% for the six months ended December 31, 2007 versus 25.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2006. Interest expense has increased substantially as a result of line of credit financing (See Note 15) increasing administrative costs. Furthermore, because the Company now retains its own contracts, it created a collections department thereby increasing financing expenses. The Company has also become more cost-effective in other areas.

Financial Condition
The following sets forth the major balance sheet accounts of the Company as of the dates specified.

   
December 2006
 
December 2007
  
           
Accounts Receivable (net)
    
5,688,575
    
5,496,616
  
Inventory
    
635,187
    
775,030
  
Equipment
    
92,244
    
87,843
  
Goodwill
    
928,747
    
716,179
  
Accounts Payable
    
422,695
    
378,493
  
   
279,921
    
21,588
  
Deferred Referred
    
0
    
646,742
  

The Company experienced substantial loses in fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. This is reflected in the decrease in Accounts Receivable. Inventory increases are due to improved supply lines and Goodwill decrease after the Tucson lot was merged into the Phoenix operations. (See 10k for Year Ending June 30, 2007, Note 5) The decrease in Accounts Payable and Taxes Payable are due to improved controls on cash.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 the Company had investment equity infusions to shore up the lack of cash flow. The Company has not had any investments since September 30, 2005. Since the middle of August 2005 the
Company has also kept most of its contracts as opposed to selling the contracts to third parties. This has put a severe strain on the cash flow of the Company and has made it difficult to pay normal overhead expenses on an ongoing basis. During the three month period ended March 31, 2006 the Company executed a finance agreement with an independent finance company to fund the Company's installment contracts. Without a source to finance or purchase the contracts the Company has only as its cash flow cash sales and monthly payments from its contracts receivable portfolio. Currently, this cash flow stream is not adequate to meet weekly overhead cash needs.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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 the Company's estimates. The Company believes the most significant estimate made in the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements relates to the determination of is allowance for doubtful accounts, which is discussed below.

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts on an aggregate basis at a level it considers sufficient to cover estimated losses in the collection of its finance receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based primarily upon recent historical credit loss experience, with consideration given to trends in the industry, delinquency levels, collateral values, and economic conditions and collections practices. The allowance for doubtful accounts is periodically reviewed by management with any changes reflected in current operations. Although it is at least reasonably possible that events or circumstances could occur in the future that are not presently foreseen which could cause actual credit losses to be materially different from the recorded allowance for credit losses, the Company believes that it has given appropriate consideration to all factors and has made reasonable assumptions in determining the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123R, "Share-Based Payment" (SFAS 123R), which is a revision of SFAS 123. SFAS 123R supersedes APB Opinion No. 25. Generally, the approach in SFAS 123R is similar to the approach described in SFAS 123, except that SFAS 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statements based on fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative under SFAS 123R. SFAS 123R was originally issued with the implementation required for interim and annual periods beginning after June 15, 2005. One April 15, 2005 the Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the required effective date of SFAS 123R to the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after June 15, 2005.

The Company has a policy of immediate compliance with all new accounting standards. It has complied with these new requirements since the beginning of its prior fiscal year, July 1, 2004.

Seasonality

The Company's vehicle sales and finance business is seasonal in nature. The period October through December is historically the slowest period for vehicle sales. Many of the Company's operating expenses such as administrative
personnel, rent and insurance are fixed and cannot be reduced during period of decreased sales. Conversely, the period January through May is historically the busiest time for vehicle sales as many of the Company's customers use income tax refunds as down payment on the purchase of a vehicle.


Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

As of March 31, 2006 the Company had obtained long term institutional financing in the form of collateral debt, and as such the Company’s earnings are impacted by interest paid. Interest rates charged by the Company on the vehicles financed by the Company are fixed and are within lending rate regulations in the State of Arizona.

The Company generally finances vehicles on behalf of high risk borrowers with poor credit histories. A portion of these loans become delinquent and require repossession of the vehicles. Charges in the company’s delinquency expense caused by changes in economic conditions or other factors could increase the Company’s bad debt charge-offs and provision for losses which would adversely affect profitability. Moreover, increased credit losses could substantially reduce the Company’s working capital and limit operations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company's management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its financial and operating controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K, and, based on their evaluation have concluded that these controls and procedures, while improved over last year, are not effective in part due to a weakness in the information technology ("IT") controls.

During the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 the Company made a number of improvements in the IT area including (i) hiring a seasoned chief accountant; (ii) installing new software programs specific to the Company's business; and (iii) improving operational reporting procedures and controls. During the three months ended December 31, 2007 the Company has continued to enhance and improve its business systems. While the Company's management believes improvements have been made, additional IT investment will be required to improve integration and control of data flow.


PART II
Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None

Item 6. Exhibits

31.1
Rule 13a-14(a) certification
31.2
Rule 13a-14(a) certification
32.1
Rule Section 1350 certification
 

SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on is behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
     
 
NOWAUTO GROUP, INC.
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: February 13, 2008 By:   /s/ Faith Forbis
 
Faith Forbis
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
     
Date: February 13, 2008 By:   /s/ Scott Miller
 
Scott Miller
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Index

Rule 13a-14(a) certification
31.2.
32.1.
Rule Section 1350 certification