UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K/A
x ANNUAL
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the
fiscal year ended June
30, 2009
Commission
file number 000-50709
NOWAUTO GROUP,
INC.
(Exact
name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada
77-0594821
(State or
other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation
or organization) Identification No.)
4240 East Elwood Street,
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's
Telephone Number: (480) 431-0015
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act
COMMON
STOCK
(Title of
Class)
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in
Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
¨ Yes
xNo
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to
Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
¨ Yes
x
No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required 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. xYes
¨
No
Indicate
by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. x Yes ¨
No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large
accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated
filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller
reporting company x
(Do not
check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
¨ Yes x No
State the
aggregate market value, based upon the closing bid price of the Common Stock as
quoted on NASDAQ, of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant:
$18,569 as of October 12, 2009.
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of October 12, 2009 there
were 9,383,046 shares, net of treasury shares,
of common stock
outstanding.
NowAuto
Group, Inc
Table
of Contents
PART I
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1 - Description of Business
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2 - Description of Properties
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3 - Legal Proceedings
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PART II
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5 - Market for Common Equity, Dividends, Related Stockholder Matters and
Small Business issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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6 – Selected Financial Data
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7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
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8 – Financial Statements
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9 – Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
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PART III
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10 - Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Person and
Corporate Governance: Compliance With Section 16(a) of The Exchange
Act
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11 – Executive Compensation
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12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters
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13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Directory
Independence
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Special
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for
certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements
other than historical information or statements of current condition. Certain
information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K , and other materials
filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well
as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or
to be made by us or our 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. We undertake 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. In light
of these risks and uncertainties inherent in all such projected operational
matters, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K should
not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that any of our
objectives or plans will be achieved or that any of our operating expectations
will be realized. As a consequence, actual results may differ materially from
those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us 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.
Part
I
Item
1 - Description of Business
History
NowAuto,
Inc. 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 we increased our authorized common stock. On August 31, 2004 the name
was changed to NowAuto, Inc.
NowAuto,
Inc was purchased by Global-E Investments, Inc on July 22, 2005. Since Global-E
was a non-operating company and the stockholders of NowAuto, Inc assumed
majority control after the acquisition, the purchase was accounted for as a
recapitalization in a reverse acquisition. This means that for legal purposes
the continuing entity is Global-E Investments, Inc. but for historical
accounting purposes the accounting records of NowAuto will be shown. Global-E
Investments has since changed its name to NowAuto Group, Inc.
Business
Model in Non-Prime Markets
We lease
automobiles under sales type leases in the Buy Here/Pay Here (BH/PH) market to
non-prime consumers. These consumers are individuals with challenged credit.
While some consumers enter and exit this category, others stay there for life.
They are there for one of three reasons:
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They
have suffered a catastrophic financial event. Usually, this includes a
major illness, divorce, or a period of unemployment. In the current
economy, that also includes mortgage
foreclosure.
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They
fail to practice good financial judgment. This is usually due to lack of
training or understanding of personal financial
management.
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They
have no established credit.
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The Buy
Here/Pay Here (BHPH) industry has existed for many years. We believe that this
market has been underserved or at least inappropriately served in the past. Many
competitors use a business model that tends to take unfair advantage of
customers. We attempt to use a model that partners with the customer in order to
keep them in their vehicle, assists them with repairing damaged credit, or
teaches them better fiscal habits. This is accomplished in two
ways:
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In
the quarter ending June 30, 2008, we began reporting customer payment
history to a major credit reporting service. This was an important step
that required a great deal of preparation on our part. It was much
anticipated by a number of existing customers and is expected to
positively influence future sales.
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A
starter-interrupt system is installed in every vehicle. This system
prevents the vehicle from starting in the event that a payment is past
due. It is incapable of affecting the vehicle during operation and
therefore poses no risk to driver or passengers. The system also serves as
a control of unauthorized use as a specific code is required in order the
start the vehicle. A flashing light will warn the customer four days
before the payment is due. Customers are required to contact their Account
Manager once a month for a new code to keep the system inactive. This
greatly enhances communication between our customer base and us thus
aiding in the partnering process.
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Lending
Processes
We
originate all our own leases and thus control the credit application process, To
complete this process, the customer is required to provide proof of residence,
employment, and insurance as well as a valid driver’s license, and 8 personal
references. Approval is based on a scoring system that takes into account the
length of residency and employment, occupation, and other factors. In some
cases, certain events in the customer’s credit history may be a factor. The
scoring system also takes into account the age and value of the vehicle to
determine our risk in the deal. Company policy also requires a review of the
customer’s total income to car payment ratio to ensure that the customer can
afford the vehicle.
Once
approved, the customer is expected to agree to an ACH payment or some other form
of automatic electronic payment method. While some customers have difficulty
with this type of payment method due in part to a lack of understanding, this
generally improves payment collection. Customers are not required to remain on
this type of payment, but our experience is that a request to come off this
payment plan is usually a prelude to a troubled account.
Down
payments are made in cash or, on rare occasions, with a trade in. Amounts are
approximately 15% to 18% of the price of the vehicle depending on the perceived
loan risk. Although approximately 60% of the down payment must be made upon
taking possession of the vehicle, some customers are allowed up to 30 days to
pay the remaining down payment. Terms are usually 36 to 39 months with either a
monthly or semi monthly payment required. Interest rates range from 21.99% to
29.99%.
Monitoring
and Managing Accounts
Communication
is the key to our account maintenance and keeps us proactive rather than
reactive. Through out the contract life, we advise our customers to keep in
contact with their account manager. Each customer receives a welcoming letter
and/or phone call. Our account managers are provided a certain amount of
latitude in working with our customers including modifying payment dates or
partial payments. The starter interrupt unit installed on each car requires each
customer to call in once a month.
If an
account falls behind, we will make every reasonable effort to the keep the
customer in the car if they maintain communication, exhibit a willingness to
cooperate, and have the ability to make at least partial payments. There are a
series of steps that are considered before a decision to repossess is made. A
collection manager is responsible for making the repossession decision. This
means that some vehicles are picked up very quickly if the customer is
uncooperative. Under Arizona law, customers have 10 days in which to redeem
their vehicle. In order to do so, they must pay a repossession fee, which
generally will reimburse our cost of repossession and then they must bring their
account current again.
We have
recently experienced an increase in the number of vehicles that are voluntarily
surrendered. It is believed that this is due to current economic conditions. The
largest industry in the Phoenix area is construction, which has been deeply
affected by the housing slump. As with delinquent accounts, we will make every
reasonable effort to the keep the customer in the car.
The
Executive Team takes a hands-on approach to monitoring accounts. They are
committed to keeping customers in good cars. Status reports are generated and
reviewed on a daily basis. Great effort is made to improve the accountability
and ultimate success of the collection process.
Inventory
It is our
experience that the success of a loan in this market is largely predicated on
the condition of the vehicle as this directly affects their ability and
motivation to make payments. This is as true at the end of the contract period
as it is at the beginning. Therefore, great care and attention is given to
repair and servicing of vehicles from the moment of acquisition to the end of
the contract. Some inventory is purchased from wholesalers. These vehicles are
purchased on terms similar to any other vendor. There is no flooring plan as we
prefer to keep encumbrances to a minimum.
Inventory
is also replenished through repossessions. These vehicles are inspected by our
Service Department who are also responsible for any necessary
repairs.
After a
vehicle is sold, we will assist our customers with any repairs at the Service
Department. We offer what we believe to be are below market labor rates, as well
as financing for more expensive repairs. Currently, we warranty the vehicle for
500 miles or 15 days as required by State law.
Employees
As of
June 30, 2009, we had thirty full time employees. Eighteen are operational
including the Service Department, nine are administrative support including
collections, and three are executives. Our relationship with employees is
generally considered to be good. Turnover rates are within acceptable
limits.
Regulation
The BH/PH
industry is subject to regulation and licensing from various federal, state, and
local governments. Under various state laws, the Company’s dealerships must
obtain a license in order to operate or relocate. These laws also regulate
advertising and sales practices. The Company’s financing activities are subject
to federal truth-in-lending and equal credit opportunity regulations as well as
state and local motor vehicle finance laws, installment finance laws, usury laws
and other installment sales laws. Among other things, these laws require that
the Company limit or prescribe terms of the contracts it originates, require
specified disclosures to customers, restrict collections practices, limit the
Company’s right to repossess and sell collateral, and prohibit discrimination
against customers on the basis of certain characteristics including age, race,
gender and marital status. Management believes the Company is in compliance in
all material respects with all applicable federal, state and local
laws. The Company’s entrance into jurisdictions with more stringent
regulatory requirements could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s
used vehicle sales and finance business.
Item
1A - Risk Factors
The
Company is subject to various risks, including the risks described below. The
Company’s business, operating results, and financial condition could be
materially and adversely affected by any of these risks. Additional risks not
presently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems immaterial
may also impair our business and operations.
Risks
Related to the Used Automotive Retail and Finance Industry
The
Company may have a higher risk of delinquency and default than traditional
lessors/lenders because it deals with credit-impaired lessees.
Substantially
all of the Company’s contracts are made to individuals with challenged credit.
Leases made to buyers who are restricted in their ability to obtain financing
from traditional lessors/lenders generally entail a higher risk of delinquency,
default and repossession, and higher losses than leases made to buyers with
better credit. Delinquency interrupts lease payments, and a default can
ultimately lead to a loss if the net realizable value of the automobile securing
the lease is insufficient to cover the outstanding lease payments or the vehicle
cannot be recovered. The Company’s profitability depends, in part, upon its
ability to properly evaluate the creditworthiness of non-prime consumers and
efficiently service such leases. Although the Company believes that its
underwriting criteria and collection methods enable it to manage the higher
risks inherent in leases made to non-prime consumers, no assurance can be given
that such criteria or methods will afford adequate protection against such
risks. If the Company experiences higher losses than anticipated, its financial
condition, results of operations and business prospects could be materially and
adversely affected.
A
reduction in the availability or access to sources of inventory could adversely
affect the Company’s business by increasing the costs of vehicles
purchased.
The
Company acquires vehicles primarily through wholesales, auctions, repossessions,
and individuals. There can be no assurance that sufficient inventory will
continue to be available to the Company or will be available at comparable costs
that will be marketable. Any reduction in the availability of inventory or
increases in the cost of vehicles could adversely affect our profit percentages
as the Company focuses on keeping payments affordable to our customer base. The
Company might have to absorb cost increases. The overall new car sales volumes
in the United States have decreased dramatically in the last year and this could
potentially have a significant negative effect on the supply of cars available
to the Company in future periods.
The
used automotive retail industry is highly competitive and fragmented, which
could result in increased cost to the Company for vehicles and adverse price
competition.
The
Company competes principally with other independent BH/PH dealers, and to a
lesser degree with (i) the used vehicle retail operations of franchised
automobile dealerships, (ii) independent used vehicle dealers, and (iii)
individuals who sell used vehicles in private transactions. The Company competes
for both the purchase and resale of used vehicles. The Company’s competitors may
sell the same or similar makes of vehicles that NowAuto Group offers in the same
or similar markets at competitive prices. Increased competition in the market,
including new entrants to the market, could result in increased wholesale costs
for used vehicles and lower-than-expected vehicle sales and margins. Further, if
any of the Company’s competitors seek to gain or retain market share by reducing
prices for used vehicles, the Company would likely reduce its prices in order to
remain competitive, which may result in a decrease in its sales and
profitability and require a change in its operating strategies.
The
used automotive retail industry operates in a highly regulated environment with
significant attendant compliance costs and penalties for
non-compliance.
The used
automotive retail industry is subject to a wide range of federal, state, and
local laws and regulations, such as local licensing requirements and laws
regarding advertising, vehicle sales, financing, and employment practices.
Facilities and operations are also subject to federal, state, and local laws and
regulations relating to environmental protection and human health and safety.
The violation of these laws and regulations could result in administrative,
civil, or criminal penalties against the Company, or in a cease and desist
order, which would cause us to incur costs in complying with these laws and
regulations. Further, over the past several years, private plaintiffs and
federal, state, and local regulatory and law enforcement authorities have
increased their scrutiny of advertising, sales, and finance and insurance
activities in the sale of motor vehicles.
The
severe downturn in recent global economic and United States market conditions
could have an adverse affect on the used automotive retail industry in the
future and may have even greater consequences for the non-prime segment of the
industry.
In the
normal course of business, the used automotive retail industry is subject to
changes in regional U.S. economic conditions, including, but not limited to,
interest rates, gasoline prices, inflation, personal discretionary spending
levels, and consumer sentiment about the economy in general. The recent severe
downturn and disruptions in global economic and market conditions have adversely
affected consumer demand and/or increased the Company’s costs, resulting in
lower profitability for the Company. Due to the Company’s focus on non-prime
borrowers, its actual rate of delinquencies, repossessions and credit losses on
loans could be higher under adverse economic conditions than those experienced
in the automotive retail finance industry in general. The Company is unable to
predict with certainty the future impact that the most recent global economic
conditions will have on consumer demand in our markets or on the Company’s costs
and delinquencies.
The
recent volatility and disruption of the capital and credit markets, and adverse
changes in the global economy, could have a negative impact on the Company’s
ability to access the credit markets in the future and/or obtain credit on
favorable terms.
Recently,
the capital and credit markets have become increasingly tight as a result of
adverse economic conditions that have caused the failure and near failure of a
number of large financial services companies. While currently these conditions
have not impaired the Company’s ability to access the credit markets and finance
its operations, there can be no assurance that there will not be a further
deterioration in the financial markets. If the capital and credit markets
continue to experience crises and the availability of funds remains low, it is
possible that the Company’s ability to access the capital and credit markets may
be limited or available on less favorable terms at a time when the Company would
like, or need, to do so. This could have an impact on the Company’s ability to
refinance maturing debt or react to changing economic and business conditions.
In addition, if current global economic conditions persist for an extended
period of time or worsen substantially, the Company’s business may suffer in a
manner which could cause the Company to fail to satisfy its financial
obligations and restrictive covenants under its credit
facilities.
Risks
Related to the Company
The
Company’s business is geographically concentrated; therefore, the Company’s
results of operations may be adversely affected by unfavorable conditions in its
local markets.
The
Company’s performance is subject to local economic, competitive, and other
conditions prevailing in the area of operations. The Company provides financing
in connection with the sale or lease of substantially all of its vehicles. The
Company’s current results of operations depend substantially on general economic
conditions and consumer spending habits in these local markets. Any decline in
the general economic conditions or decreased consumer spending in these markets
may have a negative effect on the Company’s results of operations.
The
Company’s business is dependent upon the efficient operation of its information
systems.
The
Company relies on its information system to mange its sales, inventory, consumer
financing, and customer information effectively. The failure of the Company’s
information system to perform as designed, or the failure to maintain and
continually enhance or protect the integrity of these systems, could disrupt the
Company’s business, impact sales and profitability, or expose the company to
customer or third-party claims.
Changes
in the availability of cost of capital and working capital financing could
adversely affect the Company’s growth and business strategies.
The
Company generates cash from income from continuing operations. The cash is
primarily used to fund finance receivables growth, which have historically grown
slightly faster than revenues. To the extent finance receivables growth exceeds
income from continuing operations, generally the Company increases its
borrowings under its revolving credit facilities to provide the cash necessary
to finance operations. On a long-term basis, the Company expects its principal
sources of liquidity to consist of income from continuing operations and
borrowings under revolving credit facilities and/or fixed interest term loans.
Any adverse changes in the Company’s ability to borrow under revolving credit
facilities or any increase in the cost of such borrowings, would likely have a
negative impact on the Company’s ability to finance receivables growth which
would adversely affect the Company’s growth and business
strategies.
The
Company’s growth is dependent upon the availability of suitable lot
sites.
The
Company leases all of the properties where its stores are located. If and when
the Company decides to open new stores, or relocated existing ones, the
inability to acquire suitable real estate, either through lease or purchase, at
favorable terms could limit the expansion of the Company’s store base and could
have a material adverse effect on the Company’s expansion strategy and future
operating results.
The
Company’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuations
Our
vehicle sales and finance business is seasonal in nature. The period November
through mid January is historically the slowest period for vehicle sales. Many
of our operating expenses such as administrative personnel, rent and insurance
are fixed and cannot be reduced during periods of decreased sales. Conversely,
the period late January through May is historically the busiest time for vehicle
sales as many of our customers use income tax refunds as down payment on the
purchase of a vehicle. The hot summer months are also quite slow.
The
Company’s Leverage
We are
highly leveraged. Our debt is collateralized by our finance contracts and
automobile inventory. Our substantial leverage could have adverse consequences,
including (i) limiting our ability to obtain additional financing, (ii)
requiring us to use substantial portions of operating cash flow to meet interest
and principal repayment obligations, (iii) exposing us to interest rate
fluctuations due to floating interest rates on certain borrowings, (iv)
increasing our vulnerability to changes in general economic conditions and
competitive pressures, and (v) limiting our ability to capitalize on potential
growth opportunities.
We
must Maintain Confidentiality
We
receive highly confidential information from customers that is stored in our
files and on our computer systems. Our security procedures may fail to
adequately protect information that we are obligated to keep confidential. Any
breach of security relating to customers’ confidential information could result
in legal liability for us and a harmful reduction in the use of our website by
our customers.
Performance
Dependent on Executive Officers
Our
performance is highly dependent on the continued services of our executive
officers and other key personnel, the loss of any of whom could materially
affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Dilution
of Shareholder Ownership Interest
Holders
of our common stock have no preemptive rights with respect to future issuances
of common stock and accordingly, may not be able to maintain their current
percentage ownership interest in us. Our articles of incorporation and
applicable provisions of Nevada law provide that, under certain circumstance, we
may issue authorized capital at the approval of our board of directors, and no
shareholder vote or other form of shareholder approval is required to issue such
capital. Consequently, we may issue shares of common stock in connection with
future financings or acquisitions and any future such issuances will
significantly dilute all current shareholders’ ownership percentage in
us.
Section
404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Failure
to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could have a material adverse effect on the market’s
perception of our business and our ability to raise capital. We are in the
process of documenting and testing our internal control procedures in order to
satisfy the requirements of Section 404, which will require annual management
assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial
reporting. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal
controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented, or amended from time to
time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that
we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with
Section 404. While we continue to dedicate resources and management time to
ensuring that we have effective controls over financial reporting, failure to
achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment could have a
material adverse effect on the market’s perception of our business and our
ability to raise capital.
Penny
Stock Rules
Trading
in our securities will be subject to the “penny stock” rules for the foreseeable
future. The Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations that
generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price
of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. These rules require
that any broker-dealer who recommends our securities to persons other than prior
customers and accredited investors must, prior to the sale, make a special
written suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s
written agreement to execute the transaction. Unless an exception is available,
the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny
stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks
associated with trading in the penny stock market. In addition, broker-dealers
must disclose commissions payable to both the broker/dealer and the registered
representative and current quotations for the securities they offer. The
additional burdens imposed upon broker-dealers by such requirements may
discourage broker-dealers from recommending transactions in our securities,
which could severely limit the liquidity of our common stock and consequently
adversely affect the market price.
Going
Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will
continue as a going concern. We sustained a material loss in the year ended June
30, 2005. This loss continued through June 30, 2009. This raised substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from this
uncertainty.
Since our
initial loss, great efforts have been made to improve our profitability. Margins
on cars sold have increased. Costs, especially overhead, have been reduced. Head
count is kept to a minimum. Accountability has been greatly enhanced by
development of qualified accounting staff and the implementation of an
Enterprise-wide and fully integrated software system. The
Company continues to develop the Financing function whose focus
includes, but is not limited to, improved stability scoring and credit approval
process, improvement of the total portfolio aging, and reduction of account
losses. Subsequent to the date of this report, the corporate office and Service
Department relocated to the same facility. This new facility greatly enhances
the Service Department’s efficiency and capacity and gives upper management
closer oversight of operations.
Management’s
plans for dealing with adverse effects of conditions or events:
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Plans for disposal of
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ownership.
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The
Company has no current plans to either dispose of assets or increase equity
ownership. Access to capital markets is strained under current conditions.
Assets of the Company are largely inventory, accounts receivable and lease
receivables. These assets are currently pledged as collateral for the Company’s
line of credit and therefore will not be sold. The Company and its lender have
modified loan arrangements as a result of current economic conditions and
believes that additional modifications could be executed if the need arose;
however, management has no current plans to further modify or restructure its
debt. Lastly, the Company has made every effort to minimize its expenditures and
expects to continue this practice.
There
have been several inquiries into the sale of the Company’s public “shell.”
Management has welcomed such inquiries; however, as of this date, no company has
passed the Company’s due diligence requirements. There is no way of determining
if sale of the shell could occur, particularly under current market
conditions.
(a) The
Company’s primary assets are inventory (vehicles) and accounts receivable, all
of which are pledged as collateral for the Company’s line of credit. Both the
Company and its lender have repeatedly declined to sell the accounts receivable
to a third party because most third party purchasers acquire only the top
category of accounts, leaving only the lowest value of accounts for the Company.
Furthermore, the size of the Company’s account receivable balance is too small
to attract institutional investor interest.
As
mentioned in item 1, the asset that has been marketed – albeit on a limited
basis – is the public company “shell.” It is impossible for management to
measure the marketability or value of the shell at this time.
The
Company is unaware of any other restrictions on its assets other than the
collateral pledge to the Company’s lender.
(b)
Management sees no restrictions or other considerations that could adversely
affect its existing debt. Alternative forms of borrowing, e.g., subordinated
debt, factoring, sale-leaseback are either unacceptable to management
(additional debt) or unavailable.
There are
no restrictions under the Company’s current borrowing that restricts the Company
from other borrowings in the future. However, there are limited institutions
serving the Company’s market and most are currently in no position to expand
beyond already existing borrowers. The Company receives regular inquiries from
institutional lenders; however, terms and structure vary and generally are not
as favorable as the Company’s current line of credit.
(c) The
Company does not incur R&D expenditures. Leases are transacted rather than
purchases. The Company maintains tight controls over expenditures (see Accounts
Payable balances), even using just-in-time inventory management. The Company has
heretofore refused to obtain “flooring” financing for inventory, believing that
incurring debt for additional inventory is an unwise practice and has caused
many independent dealerships to fail. The Company also recycles its inventory as
a means to keep expenditures down.
(d)
Access to the equity capital markets is not currently feasible for most micro
and sub-micro cap stocks. Management’s approach has been to grow through
operating capital and borrowing rather than to seek additional equity
capital.
While the
Company is relatively new, it has managed to continue to grow when many in its
market have closed down or reduced their market exposure. Virtually the entire
reason behind the losses has been the charge-off of defaulted loans. The Company
has taken considerable steps to improve, i.e., reduce defaulted loans,
including tighter credit requirements, hiring of more experienced collection
staff, and improved IT systems. While management expects to continue to see a
challenging market for the sub- and below sub-prime auto finance markets,
management believes that it has captured market share (evidenced by double digit
year-over-year sales growth from existing stores), improved collections, and
created programs that emphasize maintaining contracts rather than simply
charging them off. Management believes the effective control of bad debt expense
will determine its profitability far more than any other single or combination
of actions.
Item
2 - Description of Properties
Our
corporate offices at 4240 E. Elwood Street, Phoenix, AZ. are leased and consists
of approximately 4,860 sq ft. All administrative staff are located here. The
current lease has a $8,000 monthly payment and expires on September 30,
2010.
We
currently operate 3 lots all located in the Phoenix area. All the properties are
rented. This allows a certain flexibility when local markets change or relocate.
A summary of the 3 properties is listed below.
|
Ø
|
3301
E Van Buren has a capacity of up to 90 cars. Monthly rents are $3800 and
the lease expires on November 30,
2009
|
|
Ø
|
2126
W Main, Mesa, AZ has a capacity of up to 20 cars Monthly rents are $2800
and the lease will renew on December 31,
2009.
|
|
Ø
|
9810
N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ has a capacity of up to 30 cars. Monthly
rents are $3,057 and lease will renew on April 30,
2010.
|
Item
3 - Legal Proceedings
In the
normal course of business we may become a defendant in various types of
litigation. We know of no pending or threatened legal proceedings to which we
are or will be a party that, if successful, might result in a material adverse
change in our business, properties or financial condition.
Item
4 - Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders
No
matters were submitted during our fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by
this report to a vote of our shareholders.
Part
II
Item
5 - Market for Common Equity, Dividends, Related Stockholder Matters and Small
Business issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market
Information
Our stock
first began trading in July of 2004 on the Pink Sheets under the symbol NWAU.PK.
As a result of the merger in 2005 (see Item 1), our stock began trading on the
OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol NAUG.BB. The reported high and low bid
prices listed below are for the common stock reported for NAUG.BB for the
periods indicated.
|
|
High
|
|
|
Low
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal
2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.0275 |
|
|
$ |
0.004 |
|
Third
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.0275 |
|
|
$ |
0.005 |
|
Second
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.012 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
First
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.035 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
Third
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
Second
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
First
Quarter
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
Holders
As of
June 30, 2009, we had approximately 1,250 beneficial owners of record of our
common stock.
Dividends
We have
never paid dividends on our common stock. We anticipate that all of our future
earnings will be retained for the development of our business and do not expect
to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any actual payment of
future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be
based on our future earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and
other relevant factors.
Item
6 – Selected Financial Data
Not
applicable
Item
7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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 Annual
Report on Form 10-K, and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral
statements or other written statements made or to be made by us or our
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. We undertake 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 our 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 us 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.
Business
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. We generally sell 2000 and newer model-year used vehicles and provides
financing for substantially all of our customers through sale-type leases. Many
of our 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 June 30, 2009, we 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
sell used vehicles, or independent used vehicle dealerships. We operate in the
"Buy Here/Pay Here" (BH/PH) segment of the independent used vehicle sales and
finance market. BH/PH dealers sell and finance used vehicles to individuals with
limited credit histories or past credit problems. They 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 we finance are generally higher than those offered to individuals
who purchase from other new or used vehicle dealers or who have better credit
histories.
Our
primary focus is on sales and collections. We are responsible for our own
collections through our internal collection department, with the 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. (See Note 10 – Restatement) In the past nine
months we have implemented new and stricter underwriting criteria and more
sophisticated risk analysis tools. While in the short term these measures
contributed to higher credit losses, we believe that our loan portfolio will
reflect higher quality loans that result in lower credit losses in the
future. In addition, credit losses are impacted, to some degree, by economic
conditions in the market in which we operate. In recent months, significant
contraction in the local economy, particularly the construction industry,
combined with the resulting increase in unemployment have had a negative affect
on our market and business. While we believe that the most significant factor
affecting credit losses is the proper execution of our business practices, we
also believe that current economic conditions have had a negative impact on both
sales and collection results.
Hiring,
training and retaining qualified personnel are critical to our success. The
number of trained managers we have at our disposal will limit the rate at which
we add new stores and increase our loan portfolio. Excessive turnover,
particularly at the manager level, could impact our ability to add new stores or
acquire additional loans. We have added resources to train and develop personnel
in the past and we expect to continue to make such investments in the
future.
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2009 vs. Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
Total
revenues for the year ended June 30, 2009 were $5,411,708 versus revenue of
$4,506,020 for the year ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $905,688 or 20.1%.
The increase in total revenue was the result of increased sales-type lease
activity driven by additional volume. This resulted in a 28.1% increase in
sales-type lease activity in 2009 versus 2008. Finance income decreased by
approximately $60,000 in 2009 versus 2008 or approximately 5.6%.
Our gross
profit as a percentage of total revenues during the year ended June 30, 2009 was
45.4% versus 42.4% for the year ended June 30, 2008. During the year ended June
30, 2009, the Company installed a new enterprise-wide, fully integrated system
that captures reconditioning costs more accurately and thus allows recuperation
of those costs in the selling price of the vehicle.
Total
operating expenses were 70.3% of total revenues for both of the years ended June
30, 2009 and 2008. While these expenses remained consistent as a percentage of
total revenues, they increased by approximately $634,000 in 2009 versus 2008. We
will continue to monitor these costs to determine areas where they may be
reduced.
During
the year ended June 30, 2009, we experienced higher than anticipated levels of
bad debt expense due to higher than normal repossessions and voluntary
surrenders. While we believe that proper execution of our business practices is
the most significant factor affecting credit losses, we also believe that the
general economic conditions, including but not limited to, rising unemployment
and the troubled credit market adversely affected collections. While a number of
changes have been made to our collection process, we expect that current
economic conditions may continue for the near future and that higher than normal
losses may be experienced. We will continue to monitor this situation and adjust
our allowance for bad debt as is deemed necessary. On a year-over-year basis bad
debt expense increased to approximately $1,445,000 in the year ended June 30,
2009, an increase of $155,000 over the prior year.
Interest
expense has increased substantially as a result of an increase in our line of
credit financing.
Financial
Condition
The
following sets forth some of our major balance sheet accounts as of the dates
specified.
|
|
June 2009
|
|
|
June 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments
in sales-type leases
|
|
|
3,578,362 |
|
|
|
3,117,490 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
148,295 |
|
|
|
414,515 |
|
Equipment
|
|
|
69,882 |
|
|
|
84,293 |
|
Accounts
Payable
|
|
|
291,261 |
|
|
|
341,612 |
|
Line
of credit
|
|
|
9,996,319 |
|
|
|
7,458,412 |
|
Inventory
decreases are due to a sell off of old stock and increased sales. All Goodwill
has been impaired as of June 30, 2007. (See Note10 in the accompanying financial
statements) The decrease in Accounts Payable are due to improved controls on
cash. The increase in accounts receivable and deferred revenue are due to the
increased activity in sales-type leases.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
Company’s liabilities exceeded its assets by $6,518,584 at June 30, 2009. At
June 30, 2008 the Company's assets exceeded liabilities by $4,272,054. The
deterioration in our financial condition at June 30, 2009 versus June 30, 2008
resulted primarily from our Net Loss during the twelve-month
period.
Cash and
cash equivalents at June 30, 2009 was approximately $41,000 versus cash of
$33,000 at June 30, 2008. Our investment in sales-type leases
increased by approximately $460,000 in 2009 versus 2008. As our
contract terms are 36 to 39 months, we will be collecting on our investment in
these leases over the next several years. Inventory of vehicles in
2009 was approximately $148,000 versus $415,000 in 2008, a decrease of
$267,000. This decrease occurred because the Company liquidated at
auction some of its slow moving vehicles, which accounted for approximately
$70,000 of the reduction. The balance of the decrease is due to
increases in sales and the Company’s position of not using a floor plan to carry
extra inventory.
Net cash
used in investing activities during the current year was approximately
($35,000), compared to net cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2008 of
($5,500), a $29,500 increase. The current year increase was due to additional
purchases of property and equipment.
Net cash
provided by financing activities during fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 was
approximately $1,636,000 versus $967,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2008. Almost all of this activity can be traced to the net activity in relation
to the revolving credit agreement.
At June
30, 2009, the Company had a $9,996,319 line of credit balance under a $10.5
million line of credit agreement with a privately held, independent finance
company. Interest rate on the line of credit agreement is at prime plus 6%
(9.25% at June 30, 2009). The line of credit agreement has two
covenants (see Note 6 to the accompanying financial statements), neither of
which the Company is in compliance with as of June 30, 2009. However,
management believes they have a positive relationship with the independent
finance company and does not expect any collection activity as a result of these
defaults. The original line of credit with the lender at its
inception in 2006 was $3,000,000 and the lender has periodically and
consistently increased the limit as the need arose.
Considering
the Company’s working capital position at year end and the projected cash
requirements to fund operations, management estimates that the year-end cash
balance of $40,610 will not be adequate to meet cash requirements and that
additional draws will need to be made against the line of credit. Subsequent to
June 30, 2009, the Company has been allowed to take additional draws under the
revolving credit agreement to fund operations. We anticipate to be
able to continue to draw on this credit facility as the need arises until such
time as we are able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to be self
sufficient and commence repaying the debt.
Although
management cannot assure that future operations will be profitable, or that
additional debt and/or equity financing will be available, we believe our cash
balances at year end, together with additional debt financing, may provide
adequate capital resources to maintain operations for the next year. If
additional working capital is required during fiscal 2010 and not obtained
through additional debt, equity capital or operations, it could adversely affect
future operations. Management has historically been successful in obtaining
financing and has demonstrated the ability to implement a number of cost-cutting
initiatives to reduce working capital needs. Accordingly, the consolidated
financial statements contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K have been prepared
assuming the Company will continue to operate and do not include any adjustments
that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
As a result, the Company’s independent registered public accountants have
issued a going concern opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the
Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires us 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 our estimates. We believe
the most significant estimates made in the preparation of the accompanying
consolidated financial statements relates to the determination of our allowance
for doubtful accounts, which is discussed below, as well as our revenue
recognition policy as it relates to sales-type leases, and the carrying value of
our inventory.
We
maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts on an aggregate basis at a level we
considers sufficient to cover estimated losses in the collection of our finance
receivables. This reserve is currently accrued at 21.7% of the Receivables
balance. The rate is periodically reviewed by management and changed to reflect
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, we believe that we have given appropriate
consideration to all factors and have made reasonable assumptions in determining
the allowance for doubtful accounts.
The SEC
suggests that all registrants list their most “critical accounting policies” in
Management’s Discussion and Analysis. A critical accounting policy is one which
is both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and
results and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex
judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of
matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has identified the critical
accounting policies presented above as those accounting policies that affect its
more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of its consolidate
financial statements. The Company’s Board of Directors has reviewed and approved
the critical accounting policies identified.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As of
June 30, 2009, we did not have any relationship with unconsolidated entities or
financial partnerships, which other companies have established for the purpose
of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303(c)(2) of
SEC Regulation S-B. Therefore, we are not materially exposed to any financing,
liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such
relationships.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Recent
accounting pronouncements are more fully addressed in Note 11 to the
accompanying financial statements.
Item
7A - Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
As of
June 30, 2006 we had obtained long term institutional financing in the form of
collateral debt, and as such our earnings are impacted by interest paid.
Interest rates charged by us on the vehicles we finance are fixed and are within
lending rate regulations in the State of Arizona.
We
generally finance vehicles on behalf of high-risk borrowers with poor credit
histories. Portions of these loans become delinquent and require repossession of
the vehicles. Changes in our delinquency rate caused by changes in economic
conditions or other factors could increase our bad debt charge-offs and
provision for losses that would adversely affect profitability. Moreover,
increased credit losses could substantially reduce our working capital and limit
operations.
Item
8 – Financial Statements
NowAuto
Group, Inc
Consolidated
Balance Sheets
As
of June 30, 2009 and 2008
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated)*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
40,610 |
|
|
$ |
32,508 |
|
Investment
in sales-type leases, net
|
|
|
3,578,326 |
|
|
|
3,117,490 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
148,295 |
|
|
|
414,515 |
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
20,763 |
|
|
|
63,887 |
|
Equipment
- net
|
|
|
69,882 |
|
|
|
84,293 |
|
Total
assets
|
|
$ |
3,857,876 |
|
|
$ |
3,712,693 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$ |
267,787 |
|
|
$ |
341,612 |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
23,474 |
|
|
|
4,679 |
|
Line
of credit
|
|
|
9,996,319 |
|
|
|
7,458,412 |
|
Accrued
payroll
|
|
|
84,370 |
|
|
|
50,604 |
|
Other
accrued expenses
|
|
|
4,510 |
|
|
|
129,440 |
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
10,376,460 |
|
|
|
7,984,747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders'
Deficit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
Stock, $0.001 par value 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 9,843,046 shares
issued as of June 30, 2009 and 2008; 9,383,046 and 9,443,046 shares
outstanding as of June 30, 2009and 2008, respectively
|
|
|
9,843 |
|
|
|
9,843 |
|
Paid
in capital
|
|
|
4,649,931 |
|
|
|
4,649,931 |
|
Retained
earnings/(deficit)
|
|
|
(11,150,859 |
) |
|
|
(8,919,328 |
) |
|
|
|
(6,491,085 |
) |
|
|
(4,259,554 |
) |
Less:
treasury stock, 460,000 and 400,000 shares at cost as of June 30, 2009 and
2008, respectively
|
|
|
(27,499 |
) |
|
|
(12,500 |
) |
Total
stockholders' deficit
|
|
|
(6,518,584 |
) |
|
|
(4,272,054 |
) |
Total
liabilities and stockholders' deficit
|
|
$ |
3,857,876 |
|
|
$ |
3,712,693 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
*As
restated, see note 10
NowAuto
Group, Inc
Consolidated
Statements of Operations
For
the Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated)*
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales-type
leases and other
|
|
$ |
4,399,879 |
|
|
$ |
3,434,406 |
|
Finance
income
|
|
|
1,011,829 |
|
|
|
1,071,614 |
|
Total
revenues
|
|
|
5,411,708 |
|
|
|
4,506,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
|
|
2,952,747 |
|
|
|
2,594,045 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
2,458,961 |
|
|
|
1,911,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
and financing costs
|
|
|
2,566,328 |
|
|
|
2,100,139 |
|
General
and administrative
|
|
|
1,235,971 |
|
|
|
1,067,749 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
From Operations
|
|
|
(1,343,338 |
) |
|
|
(1,255,913 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
888,193 |
|
|
|
846,721 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
$ |
(2,231,531 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,102,634 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
per share - basic and diluted
|
|
$ |
(0.24 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.21 |
) |
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding - basic and
diluted
|
|
|
9,403,101 |
|
|
|
9,832,087 |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
*As
restated, see note 10
NowAuto
Group, Inc.
Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For
the Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Treasury
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Stockholders'
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
June 30, 2007, as previously
reported
|
|
|
9,843,046 |
|
|
$ |
9,832 |
|
|
$ |
4,565,642 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
$ |
(4,356,721 |
) |
|
$ |
218,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restatement
(see Note 10)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
84,289 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,459,973 |
) |
|
|
(2,375,673 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
June 30, 2007, as restated
|
|
|
9,843,046 |
|
|
|
9,843 |
|
|
|
4,649,931 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(6,816,694 |
) |
|
|
(2,156,920 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
repurchase, 400,000 shares
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(12,500 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(12,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss, as restated (see Note 10)
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,102,634 |
) |
|
|
(2,102,634 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
June 30, 2008, as restated
|
|
|
9,843,046 |
|
|
|
9,843 |
|
|
|
4,649,931 |
|
|
|
(12,500 |
) |
|
|
(8,919,328 |
) |
|
|
(4,272,054 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock
repurchase, 60,000 shares
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(14,999 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(14,999 |
) |
Net
loss
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(2,231,531 |
) |
|
|
(2,231,531 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
June 30, 2009
|
|
|
9,843,046 |
|
|
$ |
9,843 |
|
|
$ |
4,649,931 |
|
|
$ |
(27,499 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,150,859 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,518,584 |
) |
NowAuto
Group, Inc
Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
For
the Years Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008
|
|
Year
|
|
|
Year
|
|
|
|
Ended
|
|
|
Ended
|
|
|
|
June
30,
|
|
|
June
30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Restated)*
|
|
Operating
Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Loss
|
|
|
(2,231,531 |
) |
|
|
(2,102,634 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash used in Operating
Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Cash
Transactions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
expense
|
|
|
9,737 |
|
|
|
10,725 |
|
Loss
on sale of fixed assets
|
|
|
39,933 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Interest
expense capitalized into principal
|
|
|
888,193 |
|
|
|
836,613 |
|
Provision
for uncollectible receivables
|
|
|
373,704 |
|
|
|
111,756 |
|
Changes
in assets and liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
in sales-type leases
|
|
|
(834,540 |
) |
|
|
270,675 |
|
Inventory
|
|
|
266,220 |
|
|
|
78,794 |
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
43,124 |
|
|
|
73,575 |
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
(73,825 |
) |
|
|
103,623 |
|
Taxes
payable
|
|
|
18,795 |
|
|
|
(119,032 |
) |
Other
liabilities
|
|
|
(91,164 |
) |
|
|
(227,323 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used by Operating Activities
|
|
|
(1,591,354 |
) |
|
|
(963,228 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing
Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase
of property and equipment
|
|
|
(35,259 |
) |
|
|
(5,490 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in Investing Activities
|
|
|
(35,259 |
) |
|
|
(5,490 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing
Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
payments on notes payable
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(95,004 |
) |
Proceeds
from line of credit
|
|
|
4,318,633 |
|
|
|
3,220,421 |
|
Principal
payments on line of credit
|
|
|
(2,668,919 |
) |
|
|
(2,149,145 |
) |
Purchase
of treasury stock
|
|
|
(14,999 |
) |
|
|
(12,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
1,634,715 |
|
|
|
963,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Increase/(Decrease) in Cash
|
|
|
8,102 |
|
|
|
(4,946 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
Beginning of Period
|
|
|
32,508 |
|
|
|
37,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash,
End of Period
|
|
|
40,610 |
|
|
|
32,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
Information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
paid for interest
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(37,334 |
) |
Cash
paid for income taxes
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
*See Note
10
Note
1. Nature of Operations and Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of
Operations
NowAuto
Group, Inc primarily leases vehicles in the Buy Here, Pay Here industry through
the use of sales-type leases. Our customers are individuals with sub-prime
credit histories. We currently operate primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona
Metropolitan area.
NowAuto
Group, Inc was originally formed as WH Holdings, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, on
August 19, 1998. On June 8, 2004 the name was changed to Automotive Capital
Group, Inc. and again changed on August 31, 2004 to NowAuto, Inc. NowAuto, Inc.
was purchased by Global-E Investments, Inc. on July 22, 2005. Global-E
Investments was a non-operating public shell. The stockholders of NowAuto, Inc.
became the majority owners of Global-E Investments and as such, the transaction
has been accounted for as a recapitalization of NowAuto, Inc. As such, all
financial statements presented are the activity of NowAuto, Inc. Global-E
Investments subsequently changed their name to NowAuto Group, Inc.
The
Company also has a subsidiary, NavicomGPS, Inc. that was involved in the sales
and installation of global positioning systems. However, this subsidiary has
been largely inactive since approximately June of 2007.
Principles of
Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NowAuto Group, Inc.
and our subsidiary, NavicomGPS, Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
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. Material
estimates that are susceptible to significant change in the near term include,
but are not limited to, the determination of the allowance for doubtful
accounts, the realization of deferred financing revenue, and the carrying value
of inventory.
Concentration of
Risk
We
originate our contracts and provide financing in connection with the sale and/or
lease of substantially all of our vehicles. Although we attempt to mitigate our
exposure to credit risk through the use of employment checks, reference checks,
proof of residence, and other procedures, failure of the customers to make
scheduled payments under their lease contracts could have a material near term
impact on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, all of
our financing is provided through our revolving credit agreement which is held
by one privately controlled venture capital fund.
Periodically,
we maintain cash in financial institutions in excess of the amounts insured by
the federal government.
Cash
Equivalents
We
consider all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with maturities of three
months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventory
Inventory
consists of used vehicles and is valued at the lower of cost or market on a
specific identification basis. Vehicles purchased at auction, or wholesale, are
typically recorded at their purchase price. Repossessed vehicles are recorded at
the lesser of their original cash value or their fair value, which is determined
based upon the approximate wholesale value. Vehicle reconditioning costs are
capitalized as a component of inventory. 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
|
Length
of the lease, typically 1 – 3 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 or fair value less
costs to sell.
Sales
Tax
We pay
sales taxes to local and state governmental agencies on vehicles sold and
leased. For lease agreements, sales tax is paid when funds are received from the
customer. Therefore, a liability is recorded for sales tax purposes in the
period the lease is paid, and remitted as they are collected. 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. We do not report the sales for tax purposes
until the down payments are fully paid. This is compliant with industry
standards and with most state and local tax codes.
Income
Taxes
Income
taxes are accounted for under the asset and 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. Deferred tax
assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when in the opinion of management,
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets
will not be realized.
The
effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment
date.
Interest
and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits are classified as
additional income taxes in the statement of income.
The
Company’s policy is to recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax
benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses.
We have
adopted the provisions of FIN 48. As of June 30, 2009, we had no liabilities,
included on the consolidated balance sheets, associated with uncertain tax
positions.
Revenue
Recognition
Sales-type
leases
The
Company’s financing agreements are classified as sales-type leases pursuant to
the provisions of SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases. As such, revenues
representing the sales price of the vehicles are recognized as income upon
inception of the lease, with the resulting gross profit from the sales included
in operations. Lease terms are typically for a period of 36 to 39 months with
either monthly or bi-monthly payments.
The
portion of revenues representing the difference between the gross investment in
the lease (the sum of the minimum lease payments and the guaranteed residual
value) and the sum of the present value of the two components is recorded as
deferred revenue and amortized over the lease term. This deferred revenue
represents the effective interest rate on the sales-type lease and ranges from
approximately 19% to 29% per annum.
For the
years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, amortization of deferred revenue totaled
$1,011,829 and $1,071,614, respectively.
Taxes
assessed by governmental authorities that are directly imposed on
revenue-producing transactions between the Company and its customers (which may
include, but are not limited to, sales, use, value added and some excise taxes)
are excluded from revenues.
Lessees
are responsible for all taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs.
Repossessions
If the
lessee ceases making payments pursuant to the lease terms and the decision is
made by the Company to repossess the vehicle the lease is considered terminated.
In such an event, the remaining balance of the lease is removed from the
Investment in Sales-Type Leases, the repossessed vehicle is recorded as
inventory at the lower of its original cost or its fair value at wholesale, and
any resulting adjustment is charged to income during the
period.
Advertising
Costs
Advertising
costs are expensed as incurred and consist principally of radio, television and
print media marketing costs. Advertising costs amounted to $99,671 and $69,953
for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Loss per
Share
The loss
per share (“EPS”) is presented in accordance with the provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share” (SFAS 128). Basic
EPS is calculated by dividing the income or loss available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the
period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if
securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted
into common stock. Basic and diluted EPS were the same for fiscal 2009 and 2008,
as the Company had losses from operations during both years and therefore the
effect of all potential common stock equivalents is antidilutive (reduces loss
per share). As of June 30, 2008 there were 36,750 warrants outstanding to
purchase common stock at $0.25 per share and 34,125 warrants outstanding to
purchase common stock at $0.40 per share that were not included in the
calculation of diluted EPS as they were antidilutive. There were no warrants or
options outstanding as of June 30, 2009.
Stock Option
Plans
As of
June 30, 2009 we had no employee stock ownership plan.
Allowance for Delinquent
Leases
Provisions
for losses on leases in default are charged to operations in amounts sufficient
to maintain the allowance for delinquent leases at a level considered adequate
to cover probable credit losses.
The
Company established the allowance for delinquent leases based on the
determination of the amount of probable credit losses inherent in the finance
receivables as of the reporting date. The Company reviews charge-off experience
factors, delinquency reports, historical collection rates, estimates of the
value of the underlying collateral, economic trends, such as unemployment rates,
industry standards and other information in order to make the necessary
judgments as to probable credit losses. Assumptions regarding probable credit
losses and loss confirmation periods are reviewed periodically and may be
impacted by actual performance of finance receivables and changes in any of the
factors discussed above.
Note
2. Non-Classified Balance Sheet
We are a
finance company, originating and financing all of our own leasing contracts.
These contracts are 36 to 39 months in length. Therefore, our balance sheet is
presented on a non-classified basis.
Note
3. Investment in Sales-Type Leases – net
The
Company’s leasing operations consist principally of leasing vehicles under
sales-type leases expiring in various years to 2012. Following is a summary of
the components of the Company’s net investment in sales-type leases at June 30,
2009:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Total
Minimum Lease Payments to be
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Received
|
|
$ |
6,447,089 |
|
|
$ |
5,186,036 |
|
Residual
Value
|
|
|
260,050 |
|
|
|
131,400 |
|
Lease
Carrying Value
|
|
|
6,707,139 |
|
|
|
5,317,436 |
|
Less:
Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts
|
|
|
(1,487,901 |
) |
|
|
(1,114,497 |
) |
Less:
Unearned Income
|
|
|
(1,640,912 |
) |
|
|
(1,085,449 |
) |
Net
Investment in Sales-Type Leases
|
|
$ |
3,578,326 |
|
|
$ |
3,117,490 |
|
A
schedule of future minimum lease payments for each of the next three years is as
follows for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:
Years
Ending
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30th
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
2,904,180 |
|
2010
|
|
|
3,610,370 |
|
|
|
1,244,649 |
|
2011
|
|
|
1,547,301 |
|
|
|
1,037,207 |
|
2012
|
|
|
1,289,418 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
6,447,089 |
|
|
$ |
5,186,036 |
|
Note
4. Property and Equipment
A summary
of equipment and accumulated depreciation as of June 30, 2009 and 2008 is as
follows:
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Furniture,
fixtures and equpment
|
|
$ |
31,740 |
|
|
$ |
41,622 |
|
Leasehold
improvements
|
|
|
27,323 |
|
|
|
58,235 |
|
Computers
and miscellaneous
|
|
|
47,964 |
|
|
|
18,100 |
|
|
|
|
107,027 |
|
|
|
117,957 |
|
Less:
accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(37,145 |
) |
|
|
(33,664 |
) |
Net
equipment
|
|
$ |
69,882 |
|
|
$ |
84,293 |
|
Note
5. Income Taxes
The
Company’s income tax expense for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 differed
from statutory rates as follows:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined
federal and state effective tax rate
|
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
40 |
% |
Statutory
rate applied to loss before income taxes
|
|
$ |
(890,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(840,000 |
) |
Change
in valuation allowance
|
|
|
890,000 |
|
|
|
840,000 |
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
The
significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets are as
follows:
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Deferred
tax assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
operating losses carryforward
|
|
$ |
3,257,000 |
|
|
$ |
2,367,000 |
|
Less:
valuation allowance
|
|
$ |
(3,257,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,367,000 |
) |
Deferred
tax assets
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
At June
30, 2009, the Company has incurred accumulated net operating losses totaling
approximately $8,142,000, which are available to reduce federal and state
taxable income in future years.
The
losses expire as follows:
Year
of Expiry
|
|
|
|
June 30,
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024
|
|
$ |
4,000 |
|
2025
|
|
|
1,285,928 |
|
2026
|
|
|
303,219 |
|
2027
|
|
|
2,214,264 |
|
2028
|
|
|
2,102,634 |
|
2029
|
|
|
2,231,531 |
|
|
|
$ |
8,141,576 |
|
The
amount taken into income as deferred tax assets must reflect that portion of the
income tax loss carry forwards that is more-likely-than-not to be realized from
future operations. The Company has chosen to provide an allowance of 100%
against all available income tax loss carryforwards, regardless of their time of
expiry.
Uncertain
Tax Positions
The
Company has adopted FASB Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes" ("FIN 48"). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and
measurement attribute for the recognition and measurement of tax positions taken
or expected to be taken in income tax returns. FIN 48 also provides guidance on
de-recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current
and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and accounting for interest and
penalties associated with tax positions.
The
Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various
state jurisdictions. The Company’s tax returns are subject to examinations by
U.S. federal and state tax authorities, until their respective statute of
limitations has run. It is primarily subject to examinations by tax authorities
for all taxation years commencing on or after 2003.
Management’s
analysis of FIN 48 supports the conclusion that the Company does not have any
accruals for uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2009. As a result, tabular
reconciliation of beginning and ending balances would not be meaningful. If
interest and penalties were to be assessed, we would charge interest to interest
expense, and penalties to other operating expense. It is not anticipated that
unrecognized tax benefits would significantly increase or decrease within 12
months of the reporting date.
The Company is in arrears on filing its
statutory income tax returns and has therefore estimated the expected amount of
loss carry forwards available once the outstanding returns are filed. The
Company expects to have significant net operating loss carry forwards for income
tax purposes available to offset future taxable income.
Note
6. Contract Financing
As of
June 30, 2009 the Company had a $10,500,000 revolving credit agreement with a
private equity fund. The credit agreement is secured by the lease contracts it
agrees to fund, as well as the underlying vehicle. The monies advanced under the
line of credit are based upon the contract price and vary per contract, at the
discretion of the lender. Substantially all the sales-type lease contracts
financed require our customers to make their monthly payments directly to the
finance company via ACH (automatic account withdrawal). The Company retains
ownership of the contracts and is active in the collection of delinquent
accounts from the contracts. The line of credit matures and renews annually on
February 6th. At inception, March 31, 2006, our credit limit was $3,000,000.
This limit has been expanded by the lender as to its current $10,500,000 limit.
The interest rate is at the prime lending rate plus 6% (9.25% at June 30,
2009).
The
revolving credit agreement has two debt covenants. The Company must maintain a
tangible net worth of at least $2,000,000 and a leverage ratio that total
liabilities cannot exceed four times the tangible net worth. As of June 30, 2009
we are not in compliance with either of these covenants, however we have a
strong relationship with our lender and do not anticipate any problems as a
result.
Note
7. Stockholders' Equity
Common
Stock
As of
June 30, 2009 we have one class of stock authorized, which is our common stock.
Our common stock has a par value of $0.001 and a total of 1,000,000,000 shares
are authorized.
Currently
we have no outstanding options or warrants, nor do we have any stock option
plans.
Note
8. Stock Options and Warrants
Currently
we have no outstanding options or warrants.
Note
9. Commitments and Contingencies
Facility
Leases
We lease
certain car lots and office facilities under various non-cancelable operating
leases. Lot leases are generally for periods from one to three years and may
contain multiple renewal options. As of June 30, 2009, the aggregate rentals due
under such leases, including renewal options that are reasonably assured, are as
follows:
Year
|
|
Amount
|
|
2010
|
|
$ |
110,600 |
|
2011
|
|
$ |
129,400 |
|
2012
|
|
$ |
124,000 |
|
2013
|
|
$ |
32,000 |
|
Note
10. Restatement of Prior Period
2007
The
Consolidated Statement of Stockholder’s Equity shows a restatement of the
financial statements as of June 30, 2007. This restatement occurs for the
following reasons:
Impairment
of goodwill
|
|
$ |
716,179 |
|
Write-off
of Navicom receivables and miscellaneous
|
|
$ |
236,637 |
|
Increase
of bad debt allowance
|
|
$ |
1,350,143 |
|
Sales
tax and miscellaneous adjustments
|
|
$ |
72,714 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,375,673 |
|
As of
June 30, 2007 we had reported $716,179 in goodwill. These were related primarily
to two previous acquisitions; NavicomGPS, Inc and a Mesa car lot lease. We
tested the goodwill for impairment in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.
142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. NavicomGPS, Inc. employees were all
terminated within 90 days of June 30, 2007 and no material sales activity
occurred after June 30, 2007. As such, it was determined that the NavicomGPS,
Inc. goodwill, in the approximate amount of $215,000, was fully impaired at June
30, 2007. In addition, net assets of NavicomGPS, Inc. in the approximate amount
of $236,000 were also abandoned. In regards to the Mesa car lot lease, a major
new car dealer had moved his location prior to June 30, 2007. This significantly
decreased the walk-in customer traffic our lot received as a benefit from their
presence. As a result, we were forced to abandon this location, and did so
shortly after June 30, 2007. Again, a review of the facts and circumstances
provides that the goodwill associated with the Mesa lot, in the approximate
amount of $496,000, was fully impaired as of June 30, 2007.
Further,
we reviewed our allowance for doubtful accounts and determined that the
allowance for credit losses had been understated. A review of our credit
history, status of individual contracts, industry standards on bad debt, and a
review of the general economic conditions caused us to increase our reserve for
losses to approximately 22% of our contracts receivable, or $1,350,143. Lastly,
we made adjustments to our sales tax payable and other miscellaneous accounts,
which totaled approximately $72,000, and a reclassification of $84,000 of
equity, which had been erroneously recorded into the accumulated
deficit.
2008
The
accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2008
have also been restated. The total effect was to increase the loss for the year
then ended by approximately $386,000 for the adjustments as
follows:
Increase
of bad debt allowance
|
|
$ |
111,756 |
|
Work-in-progress
relief
|
|
$ |
220,000 |
|
Sales
tax and miscellaneous adjustments
|
|
$ |
53,999 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
385,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect
of restatement on earnings per share
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
The
increase in the bad debt allowance was made for the reasons discussed above. The
work-in-progress relief arose because service work performed by our personnel
that had been capitalized into inventory was not being properly relieved when
the vehicles were sold. Lastly, a correction was made to the sales tax payable
as well as several other miscellaneous accounts.
Note
11. The Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
– In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157 “Fair Value Measurements”,
which established how companies should measure fair value when they are required
to use a fair value measure for recognition of disclosure purposes under GAAP.
This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those years. The
provisions of SFAS 157 are effective for the Company in July 2008. The Company
has evaluated the implact of this Statement on our consolidated financial
statements, and has determined that SFAS 157 does not have a material
effect.
In April
2008, the FASB issued FSP 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible
Assets” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in
developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of
a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets.” FSP 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2008. The Company does not believe the adoption of FSP 142-3 will have a
material impact on its financial position and results of
operations.
In May
2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt
Instruments That May Be
Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) (“APB
14-1”). APB 14-1
clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon
conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12
of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and
Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. APB 14-1
is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company
does not believe the adoption of APB 14-1 will have a material impact on its
financial position and results of operations.
In June
2008, the FASB reached a consensus in Issue No. 07-5, “Determining Whether an Instrument
(or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF 07-5”).
This Issue addresses the determination of whether an instrument (or an embedded
feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is the first part of the
scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133. EITF 07-5 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently
assessing the impact of EITF 07-5 on its financial position and results of
operations.
In
October 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 08-9, “Milestones Method of Revenue
Recognition” (“EITF 08-9”). EITF 08-9 addresses the accounting when
entities enter into revenue arrangements with multiple payment streams for a
single deliverable or a single unit of accounting. The FASB staff could not
reach agreement on transition of EITF 08-9. The Company is currently assessing
the impact of EITF 08-9 on its financial position and results of
operations.
In May
2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 165 “Subsequent Events”. This statement was
issued to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events
that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are
issued or are available to be issued. This statement sets forth the period after
the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting entity should
evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or
disclosure in the financial statements. This statement sets forth the
circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions
occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. This
statement sets forth the disclosures that an entity should make about events or
transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date. The provisions of SFAS
No. 165 are effective for financial periods ending after June 15, 2009 and the
Company has incorporated them into its consolidated financial
statements.
In June
2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 168 “The FASB Accounting Standards
Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a
replacement of FASB Statement No. 162”. This statement was issued to establish
the FASB Accounting Standards Codification as the source of authoritative U.S.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to be applied to nongovernmental
entities. On the effective date of this statement, the Codification will
supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. This
statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual
period ending after September 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the
impact of SFAS No. 168 on it financial reporting.
Note
12. Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will
continue as a going concern. We sustained a material loss in the year ended June
30, 2005. This loss continued through June 30, 2009. This raises substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements
do not include any adjustments that might result from this
uncertainty.
Since
that initial loss, great efforts have been made to improve our profitability.
Margins on cars sold have increased. Costs, especially overhead, have been
reduced. Head count is kept to a minimum. Accountability has been greatly
enhanced by development of qualified Accounting staff and the implementation of
an Enterprise-wide and fully integrated software system. The Company has been
and continues to develop the Financing function whose focus includes, but is not
limited to improved stability scoring and credit approval process, improvement
of the total portfolio aging, and reduction of account losses. Subsequent to the
date of this report, the corporate office and Service Department relocated to
the same facility. This new facility greatly enhances the Service Department’s
efficiency and capacity and gives upper management closer oversight of
operations.
Note
13. Subsequent Events
Subsequent
to June 30, 2009 the Company entered into an operating lease for corporate
offices with vehicle servicing capacity in Phoenix, Arizona. The 38 month lease
commenced on October 1, 2009 and call for monthly payments of
$8,000.
Subsequent
events have been evaluated and disclosed through the date of this filing, which
is the date these consolidated financial statements were issued.
Item
9 – Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
On or
about August 9, 2009, Michael Moore of Moore & Associates, Chartered
contacted the Company to say that he had sold his audit practice to Seale and
Beers, CPAs and was retiring from auditing altogether. Seale and Beers CPAs was
created for the purpose of purchasing this business. They acquired all staff and
accounts. We accepted the new firm as our new auditor in part because we were
close to a reporting date. Within hours, we learned the truth that Mr. Moore was
being deregistered by the PCAOB and sanctioned by the SEC. These announcements
were made public on August 27th.
Therefore, the Company was required to re-audit the year ending June 30, 2008.
Seale and Beers CPAs soon learned what the PCAOB already knew that the staff and
other resources acquired was not adequate enough to properly service all the
accounts. As a result, Seale and Beers withdrew from a number of audit
engagements. They withdrew from NowAuto Group’s engagement on September 8th.
Prior to
these events, the Company was considering a possible restatement of Goodwill and
Bad Debt Reserve. At no time was there ever a dispute with any auditor, though
there were many discussions and a number of differing opinions offered. The
Company ultimately took a conservative approach. The year ending June 30, 2008
and the Balance Sheet of June 30, 2007 has been re-audited. As previously
stated, all Goodwill has been fully impaired. The reserve for Bad Debt has been
increased by $1,082,006, much higher than the $650,000 originally suggested.
This accrual does not reflect management’s opinion that losses will be
substantial higher in the future nor does anyone believe that the Bad Debt
record in 2008 and 2009 was understated. The reserve was simply too
low.
NowAuto
Group has initiated legal action against Moore & Associated
Chartered.
Item
9A - Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9A (T). CONTROLS AND
PROCEDURES
(a)
|
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
|
|
The
Company carried out, under the supervision and with the participation of
the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer
and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Based on their
evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial
Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2009, the Company’s disclosure
controls and procedures were not effective because of the material
weaknesses identified as of such date discussed below. Notwithstanding,
the existence of the material weaknesses described below, management has
concluded that the consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-K
fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial
position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods and dates
presented.
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(b) MANAGEMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON
INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
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The
Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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. 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.
|
|
|
|
With
the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness
of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2009,
based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated
Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of
the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).
|
|
A
material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of
significant deficiencies, that result in more than a remote likelihood
that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements
will occur and not be detected by management before the financial
statements are published. In its assessment of the effectiveness in
internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2009, the Company
determined that there were control deficiencies that constituted material
weakness, as described below.
|
|
Ø
|
The
Company did not maintain a sufficient complement of personnel to analyze,
review, and monitor the impairment of goodwill. As a result, the Company
did not prepare adequate contemporaneous documentation that would provide
a sufficient basis for an effective evaluation and review of the
impairment of goodwill.
|
|
Ø
|
The
Company did not maintain a sufficient complement of personnel to analyze,
review, and monitor the allowance for doubtful accounts. As a result, the
Company did not prepare adequate contemporaneous documentation that would
provide a sufficient basis for an effective evaluation and review of the
allowance for doubtful
accounts.
|
|
Ø
|
We
have not assessed our control environment or entity-level controls. Due to
time and staff constraints, we did not perform an assessment of our
control environment or entity-level controls in accordance with COSO
standards.
|
|
Ø
|
We
have not tested the operating effectiveness of our controls over financial
reporting. During our review process we created and implemented new
controls and procedures. However due to time and staff constraints, we did
not test our controls over financial reporting in accordance with COSO
standards. Since we have not completely tested our controls, we have
determined that our controls over financial reporting were
ineffective.
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These
material weaknesses resulted in errors in the preliminary June 30, 2009
consolidated financial statements, led to a restatement of prior period
financial statements, and present more than a remote likelihood that a material
misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements would not
be prevented or detected.
Due to
these material weaknesses, management concluded that our internal control over
financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2009.
This
annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s
independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over
financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by the
Company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary
rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to
provide only management’s report in this annual report.
The
Company is in the process of developing and implementing a remediation plan to
address the material weaknesses as described above.
The
Company has taken the following actions to improve internal control over
financial reporting:
During
the remaining period through the year ending June 30, 2010, we will enhance our
risk assessment, internal control design and documentation and develop a plan
for testing in accordance with COSO standards.
In light
of the aforementioned material weakness, management conducted a thorough review
of all significant or non-routine adjustments for the year ended June 30, 2009.
As a result of this review, management believes that there are no material
inaccuracies or omissions of material fact and, to the best of its knowledge,
believes that the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30,
2009 fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results
of operations for the Company in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
ITEM
9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None
Part
III
Item
10 - Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters, Control Person and Corporate
Governance: Compliance With Section 16(a) of The Exchange Act
Our
executive officers are as follows:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position with the
Company
|
Scott
Miller
|
|
49
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer and Director
|
Theodore
Valenzuela II
|
|
48
|
|
Chief
Operations Officer
|
Faith
Forbis
|
|
55
|
|
Chief
Financial
Officer
|
Scott Miller has been
President and CEO of NowAuto since September 2004. Prior to joining NowAuto, Mr.
Miller had over fifteen years of investment banking and business consulting
experience.
Theodore Valenzuela II has
been Vice President and COO of NowAuto since September of 2004. Prior to joining
NowAuto, Mr. Valenzuela was the general manager for Western Skies, Inc from 1994
to 2004.
Faith Forbis is a CPA with a
Masters of Information Systems Management. She has several years experience in
the account field and as a consultant for mid-range accounting and business
systems.
Family
Relationships
There are
no family relationships among any of our officers or directors.
Involvement
in certain legal proceeding
Other
than as disclosed in this annual report under Item 3 – Legal Proceedings, none
of our officers or director has been involved in a legal proceeding requiring
disclosure in the last five years.
Board
of Directors
Scott
Miller serves as the only Director.
Committees
There are
no committees of the Board of Directors.
Section
16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Under
federal securities laws, our directors, officers, and 10% shareholders are
required to report to the SEC their beneficial ownership of common stock and any
changes in that ownership. We believe that all filings were made timely during
fiscal 2008.
Code
of Ethics
The
officers and managers have collectively created our Core Values. They are listed
below:
|
Ø
|
Treat
each co-worker with dignity, as an
individual.
|
|
Ø
|
Respect
and improve the lives of our
customers.
|
|
Ø
|
Tolerate
honest mistakes borne of well-meaning
effort.
|
|
Ø
|
Promote
opportunities from within to our
co-workers.
|
|
Ø
|
Honesty,
passion, and integrity in everything we
do.
|
|
Ø
|
Lead
the industry with innovative products and
services.
|
Posters
of these values are displayed in every place of business.
Item
11 – Executive Compensation
Scott
Miller, CEO entered into an agreement with us on January 20, 2005 for $250,000
as a retention bonus. This agreement has now been fulfilled. Currently, Mr.
Miller receives a salary of $260,000 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 $128,000 plus a commission. Faith
Forbis was appointed CFO on July 1, 2006. She receives an annual salary of
$75,000. There is no stock option plan or any other form of equity
compensation.
Director’s
Compensation
Our
director does not receive any compensation for service as a member of the board
of directors.
Item
12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
No one,
including officers and director owns more than a 5% share of common stock
outstanding.
Item
13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Directory
Independence
There are
none.
Item
14 - Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The
following table shows the aggregate fees billed to us for professional services
by our independent registered public accounting firm during fiscal 2008 and
2009.
|
|
Fiscal
2009
|
|
|
Fiscal
2008
|
|
Audit
fees
|
|
$ |
30,500 |
|
|
$ |
40,620 |
|
Tax
fees
|
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
|
Total
fees
|
|
$ |
30,500 |
|
|
$ |
40,620 |
|
Audit fees – This category
includes the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered for the
review and audits of our financial statements for fiscal year 2008 and 2009, for
the reviews of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on
Form 10-QSB during fiscal 2008 and 2009, and for services that are normally
provided by the independent auditors in connection with statutory and regulatory
filings or engagements for the relevant fiscal years.
Tax fees – this category
includes the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal year for
professional services rendered by the independent auditors for tax compliance,
tax planning and tax advice.
Item
15 - Exhibits
23.1.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1.
Rule 13a-14(a) certification
31.2.
Rule 13a-14(a) certification
32.1.
Rule Section 1350 certification
SIGNATURES
In
accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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NOW
AUTO GROUP, INC.
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
|
By:
|
/s/ Scott
Miller,
|
12/17/09
|
Scott
Miller,
|
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|
|
NOW
AUTO GROUP, INC.
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
|
By:
|
/s/ Faith
Forbis
|
12/17/09
|
Faith
Forbis
|
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer, Principle Accounting Officer
|
|